Awards and Accolades http://www.volunteermaine.gov/ en Maine's outstanding volunteers recognized by Governor Mills during 37th annual ceremony, on Roll of Honor http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/37-governors-awards-announced <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Maine&#039;s outstanding volunteers recognized by Governor Mills during 37th annual ceremony, on Roll of Honor <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-04-24T12:00:00Z">April 24, 2023</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-04-24T11:41:58-04:00" title="Monday, April 24, 2023 - 11:41">Mon, 04/24/2023 - 11:41</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><p><span class="resp-img"><img alt="Gov. Janet Mills speaks to a crowd while at a podium with award winners behind her" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="090a9927-6fdd-4717-a470-cf8242d56ffb" height="270" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20230424_095817.jpg" width="360" class="align-right" loading="lazy" /></span>Governor Janet T. Mills and Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, celebrated Monday evening 228 volunteers who have served communities across the state.</p> <p>Scott Butler, a volunteer with Great Bay Services, was named 2023 Maine Volunteer of the Year during the 37th annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism recognition ceremony, held in the Hall of Flags inside the Maine State House.</p> <p>Great Bay Services empowers adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and autism to fulfill their potential as valued members of the communities the organization serves.</p> <p>Butler volunteers with Great Bay Services to provide service to several different agencies. According to Great Bay Services, "On Tuesdays, you will find Scott at Strafford Nutrition where he helps clean dishes. On Wednesdays, Scott volunteers at Curtis Lake, where he packs food boxes. On Thursdays, Scott hands out meals to the elderly through Meals On Wheels. And on Fridays, Scott is at Grammy Rose helping care for dogs, and also at the Alfred Food Pantry sorting food and stocking shelves."</p> <p>Butler is also credited for helping to organize the Great Bay Services' art show, their annual "Friendsgiving" dinner, and regularly assisted with Toys for Tots drive in the Sanford area. </p> <h2>Additional competitive award winners</h2> <ul><li>Outstanding Volunteer Team: Stimulus Check Assistance Team of Doris Ames, Lindsay Copeland, Lorraine LaChappelle, Anne Milliard, Stefanie Takes-Desbiens, Sandy Dipasqua, David Levine, Mark Love, Jill Knight and Debbie Upson (Organization: Southern Maine Agency on Aging/AARP Foundation Tax-Aide)</li> <li>Outstanding National Service Volunteer: Laura Gordon (Organization: Ending Hunger Corps AmeriCorps VISTA/Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine)</li> <li>Exemplary Volunteer of the Year: Pat Niboli (Organization: Riding to the Top)</li> </ul><p>The 156 adults and 58 youth who have been named to the 2023 Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor were also recognized during the ceremony. In total, these individuals contributed 193,885 volunteer hours to communities around the state. Adult recipients were recognized in the April 27 edition of the Bangor Daily News. Volunteer Maine does not publish the Youth Roll of Honor due to privacy concerns.</p> <p>"When Governor (John) McKernan created Volunteer Maine almost thirty years ago, he envisioned an organization that would bring neighbors together to address the unmet needs of their communities," said Gov. Mills. "I think he would be as proud as I am to see the ways that you have continued Maine's spirit of community service."</p> <p>Additional information on this year's honorees can be found on the Volunteer Maine website by using the following link -- <a href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards">2023 competitive award winners page</a>.</p> <p>The 2023 Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor can be accessed on the following page -- <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="763426f2-a41d-4ec6-ba6a-d391033c5c9c" href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards/2023-ROH">Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor</a>.</p> <p>Please use the link below to view a photo album of the ceremony -- <a href="https://maineservicecommission.smugmug.com/37th-Governors-Awards-for-Service-and-Volunteerism/i-hNggvLL" rel="noopener" target="_blank">view photos on SmugMug</a>.</p> <p>The 37th Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism are sponsored by the following organizations:</p> <ul><li>Portland Sea Dogs (Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor, Maine Youth Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> <li>Bangor Daily News (Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> </ul><p> ###</p> <h2>About the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism</h2> <p>Since 1987, the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism have celebrated and recognized the role of citizen volunteers in the success and vitality of Maine communities. At the same time, the awards seek to inspire others to be active in civic life and follow in the footsteps of those recognized. The awards program is managed for the Governor's Office by Volunteer Maine. More information on the award program can be accessed on the Volunteer Maine website -- <a href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards">visit Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism webpage</a>.</p> <h2>About Volunteer Maine</h2> <p>Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers and service-learning practitioners, raising awareness of the scope and the impact of the volunteer sector, and encouraging an ethic of service. On Oct. 16, 2019, the Maine Commission for Community Service adopted the public identity Volunteer Maine. Visit VolunteerMaine.gov to learn more.</p> <h3>Media contact</h3> <p>Bryan Roche, communications officer<br /> Office: (207) 624-7836<br /> Cell: (207) 446-3471<br /> Email: Bryan.Roche@maine.gov</p> <h3>Award program contact (questions and clarifications: non-media)</h3> <p>Kelsey Preecs, program officer, volunteer initiatives<br /> Office: (207) 624-7838<br /> Email: Kelsey.Preecs@maine.gov</p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Service Stories</div> <div>The Commission</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:41:58 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1841 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov Maine ranks fourth in the country for volunteer impact according to report by AmeriCorps federal agency http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/maine-ranks-fourth-country-volunteer-impact-according-report-americorps-federal-agency <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Maine ranks fourth in the country for volunteer impact according to report by AmeriCorps federal agency <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-01-25T12:00:00Z">January 25, 2023</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2023-01-25T16:28:58-05:00" title="Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 16:28">Wed, 01/25/2023 - 16:28</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><p><span class="resp-img"><img alt="decorative graphic" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b4f82787-9bc9-4a6b-87cf-26c53eb7d2c3" height="198" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/VCLAtop10graphics1600x900011923ME.jpg" width="352" class="align-right" loading="lazy" /></span>AUGUSTA -- Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, announced 392,000 volunteers served 32.6 million hours in Maine between September 2020 and 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Volunteering and Civic Life in America research. The research also estimates that volunteers generated nearly $873.7 million in economic value in the state.</p> <p>The community contributions by Maine volunteers earned a ranking of fourth for formal volunteering with a formal volunteer rate of 34.9% and third for informal volunteering with a rate of 65%. This is the first Volunteering and Civic Life in America report since 2015 that included state-specific data. In 2015, Maine earned an 11th place ranking with a formal volunteer rate of 31.6%.</p> <p>Formal volunteering involves helping others through an organization. Informal volunteering involves helping others outside of an organizational context, including doing taking meals to neighbors, watching each other's children, stacking wood, plowing a driveway, running errands, and other things to lend a hand.</p> <p>"We have all wondered how volunteering changed through the pandemic," said Maryalice Crofton, Executive Director of Volunteer Maine. "This data -- the first state level since 2015 -- shows us that there was a shift in volunteering but very little shrinkage. The challenge now is to understand the shift and help community programs adjust so they can add new volunteers."</p> <p>The Volunteering and Civic Life in America research is the most comprehensive data on American volunteering and civic engagement assembled. Based on a survey conducted by AmeriCorps and the US Census every other year, the research includes data on volunteering through organizations, informal helping and other civic behaviors. Use the link below to view the research in its entirety.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://americorps.gov/about/our-impact/volunteering-civic-life" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Volunteering and Civic Life in America webpage</a></p> <p>The most recent results find that over half of Americans, or 124.7 million people, informally helped their neighbors at least once in the past year. Additionally, more than 23 percent of Americans, or 60.7 million people, formally volunteered with an organization, giving more than 4.1 billion hours of service with an estimated economic value of $122.9 billion. </p> <p>Volunteer Maine is currently accepting nominations for its in-state volunteer recognition program, the annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism. Since 1987, the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism have celebrated and recognized the role of citizen volunteers in the success and vitality of Maine communities. Nominations are due by February 28 at 11:59 p.m. Use the link below to access more information.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards">Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism webpage</a></p> <p>AmeriCorps brings people together across divides and bring communities back stronger for a more united America. National service and volunteer opportunities open doors for Americans to positively impact their communities, build constructive action, and foster a sense of belonging. Use the link below to learn more about AmeriCorps in Maine.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="25dcb44c-a8ed-430e-9c19-244e249ac8cd" href="/serve-in-maine/americorps">AmeriCorps in Maine webpage</a></p> <p>###</p> <h2>About Volunteer Maine</h2> <p>Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers and service-learning practitioners, raising awareness of the scope and the impact of the volunteer sector, and encouraging an ethic of service. On Oct. 16, 2019, the Maine Commission for Community Service adopted the public identity Volunteer Maine.</p> <h3>Media contact</h3> <p>Bryan Roche, Communications Officer, Volunteer Maine<br /> Office: (207) 624-7836<br /> Cell: (207) 446-3471<br /> Email: bryan.roche@maine.gov</p> <h2>About AmeriCorps</h2> <p>AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteerism and national service, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation's most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency invests in grants for local nonprofit, community, tribal, and state organizations; places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.</p> <h2>Additional coverage</h2> <p>"Maine ranks fourth in the country in volunteer impact, according to report" -- Courier-Gazette -- <a href="https://knox.villagesoup.com/2023/01/26/maine-ranks-fourth-in-the-country-in-volunteer-impact-according-to-report/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">read the story</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>AmeriCorps</div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>The Commission</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:28:58 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1697 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov Maine's outstanding volunteers recognized by Governor Mills during 36th annual ceremony, on Roll of Honor http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/36-governors-awards-announced <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Maine&#039;s outstanding volunteers recognized by Governor Mills during 36th annual ceremony, on Roll of Honor <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-04-25T12:00:00Z">April 25, 2022</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-04-25T18:29:40-04:00" title="Monday, April 25, 2022 - 18:29">Mon, 04/25/2022 - 18:29</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Kelsey Preecs, Program Officer for Volunteer Sector Initiatives </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><p>Governor Janet T. Mills and Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, celebrated Monday evening 165 volunteers who have served communities across the state.</p> <p>Charles Frizzle, of Brunswick, was named 2022 Maine Volunteer of the Year during the 36th annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism recognition ceremony, held virtually.</p> <p>"It is my distinct honor to accept from the Maine Commission for Community Service, their award for Maine Volunteer of the year, " said Frizzle. "I've worked with these various organization over the last 25 to 30 years, and it's my sincere hope that I'll be able to continue working with them well into the future ."</p> <p>Frizzle has spent the last 30 years involved with various organizations around his community, including serving on the board for Independence Association for the last 23 years, serving on the board for Mid Coast-Parkview Health, and sitting on the planning board for 10 years for the town of Brunswick.</p> <p>Charlie Austin, the Young Maine Volunteer of the Year, said "I want to encourage any kid to go volunteer, because it's just a lot of fun." Austin, 16, was told in 2018 that he would not be able to compete in competitive sports because of a medical condition. He wasted no time and has volunteered with the Maine Special Olympics for the last 4 years in different capacities including assistant coach, statistician and partnering with athletes with intellectual disabilities.</p> <p>The 128 adults and 25 youth who have been named to the 2022 Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor were also recognized during the ceremony. In total, these individuals contributed 173,268 volunteer hours to communities around the state. Adult recipients will be recognized in the May 10 edition of the Bangor Daily News. Volunteer Maine does not publish the Youth Roll of Honor due to privacy concerns.</p> <p>"These individuals and organizations that we recognize today have all contributed their talents and time to improve the state of Maine in so many ways.," stated Gov. Mills.  "I hope that hearing their stories will inspire others to be just as active in civic life, making improvements and progress all across Maine.</p> <p>A full list of competitive award winners can be found below. Use the link below to learn more about each award winner, including what nominators had to say.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards/2022-competitive">View competitive category award winners</a></p> <p>Use the link below to view the full 2022 Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards/2022-ROH">Access Adult Roll of Honor</a></p> <p>A replay of the ceremony has been made available on the Volunteer Maine YouTube channel, which can be viewed below.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'media' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * media--source-oembed--derivative-video--provider-youtube.html.twig * media--source-oembed--derivative-video.html.twig * media--remote-video--default.html.twig * media--remote-video.html.twig * media--default.html.twig x media.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/media/templates/media.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--media--field-media-oembed-video--remote-video.html.twig * field--media--field-media-oembed-video.html.twig * field--media--remote-video.html.twig * field--field-media-oembed-video.html.twig * field--string.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><iframe src="http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/cLH12SEDx-E&amp;max_width=0&amp;max_height=0&amp;hash=y6IMY41S0WoKOWDH92PeJOBlXrYoLww6fwwcPLDu8l8" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="" width="200" height="113" class="media-oembed-content" loading="eager" title="36th Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism"></iframe> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/media/templates/media.html.twig' --> <h2>Competitive category award winners</h2> <ul><li>Volunteer of the Year: Charles Frizzle, of Brunswick (Board of Directors for Independence Association)</li> <li>Young Maine Volunteer of the Year, Charlie Austin, of Brunswick (Special Olympics Maine)</li> <li>Outstanding Volunteer Team: Great Bay Services</li> <li>Outstanding Non-profit Volunteer Program: St. Andrews Auxiliary</li> </ul><p>The 36th Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism are sponsored by the following organizations:</p> <ul><li>Maine Volunteer Foundation (competitive awards ceremony, Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor, Maine Youth Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> <li>Portland Sea Dogs (Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor, Maine Youth Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> <li>Bangor Daily News (Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> </ul><p> ###</p> <h2>About the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism</h2> <p>Since 1987, the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism have celebrated and recognized the role of citizen volunteers in the success and vitality of Maine communities. At the same time, the awards seek to inspire others to be active in civic life and follow in the footsteps of those recognized. The awards program is managed for the Governor's Office by Volunteer Maine. More information on the award program can be accessed on the Volunteer Maine website -- <a href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards">visit Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism webpage</a>.</p> <h2>About Volunteer Maine</h2> <p>Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers and service-learning practitioners, raising awareness of the scope and the impact of the volunteer sector, and encouraging an ethic of service. On Oct. 16, 2019, the Maine Commission for Community Service adopted the public identity Volunteer Maine. Visit VolunteerMaine.gov to learn more.</p> <h3>Media contact</h3> <p>Bryan Roche, communications officer<br /> Office: (207) 624-7836<br /> Cell: (207) 446-3471<br /> Email: Bryan.Roche@maine.gov</p> <h3>Award program contact (questions and clarifications: non-media)</h3> <p>Kelsey Preecs, program officer, volunteer initiatives<br /> Office: (207) 624-7838<br /> Email: Kelsey.Preecs@maine.gov</p> <h2>Additional media coverage</h2> <p>"Winterport woman honored for volunteer work" -- Republican Journal -- use the following link to access the story -- <a href="https://waldo.villagesoup.com/2022/04/25/winterport-woman-honored-for-volunteer-work/" target="_blank">read story</a></p> <p>"Video: Brunswick residents among volunteers recognized by Maine governor" -- The Times Record -- use the following link to access the story -- <a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2022/04/26/video-brunswick-residents-among-volunteers-recognized-by-maine-governor/" target="_blank">read story</a></p> <p>"Maine’s outstanding volunteers recognized by Gov. Mills during 36th annual ceremony, on Roll of Honor" -- Bangor Daily News -- use the following link to access the story -- <a href="https://bangordailynews.com/2022/04/26/bdn-maine/maines-outstanding-volunteers-recognized-by-gov-mills-during-36th-annual-ceremony-on-roll-of-honor/" target="_blank">read story</a></p> <p>"Great Bay Services Member Volunteers Win Governor’s Service Award" -- Sanford Springvalle News -- use the following link to access the story -- <a href="https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/great-bay-services-member-volunteers-win-governors-service-award/" target="_blank">read story</a></p> <p>"Governor Mills recognizes volunteers in the state" -- Fox 22/ABC 7 Bangor -- use the following link to access the story -- <a href="https://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/gov-mills-recognizes-volunteers-in-the-state/" target="_blank">view story</a></p> <p>"130 ‘dear hearts’ recognized by state for their efforts" -- Boothbay Register -- use the following link to access the story -- <a href="https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/130-dear-hearts-recognized-state-their-efforts/159754" target="_blank">read story</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Service Stories</div> <div>The Commission</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:29:40 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1339 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov Gov. Mills to present 36th Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism during virtual ceremony http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/36-govs-awards-info <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Gov. Mills to present 36th Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism during virtual ceremony <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-04-22T12:00:00Z">April 22, 2022</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-04-21T17:54:50-04:00" title="Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 17:54">Thu, 04/21/2022 - 17:54</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><h2 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span class="resp-img"><img alt="decorative graphic" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="16fe78b4-eaeb-46c4-b645-4a71cae67f99" height="241" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/GSA-FBTIG-teaser-V4_0.png" width="428" class="align-right" loading="lazy" /></span>The annual event celebrates Maine citizens who demonstrate a true commitment to service and volunteerism.</h2> <h3>Event details:</h3> <ul><li>Date: Mon. April 25, 2022</li> <li>Time: 6 - 6:30 p.m.</li> <li>Location: Virtual event - see below for stream info. The Facebook stream will not appear until 5:45 p.m. on April 25.  <ul><li>Volunteer Maine YouTube channel -- <a href="https://youtu.be/hvzPmmojpnE" target="_blank">access YouTube stream</a></li> <li>Volunteer Maine Facebook page -- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerMaine" target="_blank">access Facebook page</a></li> <li>Please note: The stream will be archived and made publicly available shortly after the ceremony, for those who can not attend for the premiere.</li> </ul></li> </ul><p>AUGUSTA – Maine Governor Janet Mills and Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, will recognize the volunteers who have gone above and beyond for Maine communities during a virtual award ceremony Monday, April 25.</p> <p>The 36th annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism will honor those who provided volunteer service from January 1 - December 31, 2021. Recipients of competitive awards for individuals and teams as well as those named to the non-competitive Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor will be recognized during the same ceremony.</p> <p>Among the event highlights, Gov. Mills will present the competitive category awards and will offer words of appreciation to each individual or team honored. Each competitive award recipient will share remarks following the virtual presentation of the respective awards. </p> <h3>Competitive award categories</h3> <ul><li>Maine Volunteer of the Year</li> <li>Young Maine Volunteer of the Year</li> <li>Outstanding Volunteer Team</li> <li>Outstanding Volunteer Program</li> </ul><h3>Information on Roll of Honor</h3> <p>This year, the Roll of Honor had 128 adults and 26 youth who contributed 175,661 volunteer hours to communities around the state. The Adult Roll of Honor will be made public <strong>the afternoon of Monday, April 25</strong> on the Volunteer Maine website and will be accessible by using the following link -- <a href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards/2022-ROH">2022 Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor</a>.</p> <p>Adult recipients will be recognized in a late-April or early-May edition of the Bangor Daily News. Information on the date of publishing will be shared with honorees directly once a date has been determined. Recipients will also receive a personalized certificate in the mail.</p> <p>Please note: Volunteer Maine does not publish the Maine Youth Volunteer Roll of Honor to protect the privacy of the state's young volunteers. As a form or recognition, each recipient will be mailed a personalized certificate and a commemorative service medal.</p> <p>The 36th Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism are sponsored by the following organizations:</p> <ul><li>Maine Volunteer Foundation (competitive awards ceremony, Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor, Maine Youth Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> <li>Portland Sea Dogs (Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor, Maine Youth Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> <li>Bangor Daily News (Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor)</li> </ul><p>###</p> <h2>About the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism</h2> <p>Since 1987, the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism have celebrated and recognized the role of citizen volunteers in the success and vitality of Maine communities. At the same time, the awards seek to inspire others to be active in civic life and follow in the footsteps of those recognized. The awards program is managed for the Governor’s Office by Volunteer Maine. More information on the award program can be accessed on the Volunteer Maine website -- <a href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards">visit Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism webpage</a>.</p> <h2>About Volunteer Maine</h2> <p>Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers and service-learning practitioners, raising awareness of the scope and the impact of the volunteer sector, and encouraging an ethic of service. On Oct. 16, 2019, the Maine Commission for Community Service adopted the public identity Volunteer Maine. Visit VolunteerMaine.gov to learn more.</p> <h3>Media contact</h3> <p>Bryan Roche, communications officer<br /> Office: (207) 624-7836<br /> Cell: (207) 446-3471<br /> Email: Bryan.Roche@maine.gov</p> <h3>Award program contact (questions and clarifications: non-media)</h3> <p>Kelsey Preecs, program officer, volunteer initiatives<br /> Office: (207) 624-7838<br /> Email: Kelsey.Preecs@maine.gov</p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Service Stories</div> <div>The Commission</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:54:50 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1335 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov 'Volunteer Fare' newsletter: January 2022 http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/volunteer-fare-newsletter-january-2022 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> &#039;Volunteer Fare&#039; 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We have further developments around the Maine Climate Corps, info on 2022 Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism nominations, professional development opportunities, stories of service and plenty more. Enjoy!</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://conta.cc/3u3N7KW" target="_blank">Access newsletter here</a></p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001tAx93SxsVPeH4PE2xnjT45vg0eZAJOe8d7Ml2l5enOedeqQs6xFGnB2uBYoMGomojMzk9Tkx2UNt4DLghn0IwxZbuPDkTYs19J3tRp-fBtY%3D" target="_blank" title="roundbutton red">Subscribe to "Volunteer Fare"</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>AmeriCorps</div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Service Stories</div> <div>The Commission</div> <div>Training and Professional Development</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> <div>Volunteer Tips</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:30:22 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1243 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov Volunteer Maine seeks nominations for annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/gov-awards-22 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Volunteer Maine seeks nominations for annual Governor&#039;s Awards for Service and Volunteerism <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-01-19T12:00:00Z">January 19, 2022</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-01-19T11:15:45-05:00" title="Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 11:15">Wed, 01/19/2022 - 11:15</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><p><span class="resp-img"><img alt="Decorative graphic featuring a portrait of two individuals posing with an award by a commemorative poster" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="beca7d61-a735-45d0-bdaa-0a44d26f3fe2" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/GSA%20FBTIG%20teaser%20v2_0.png" width="419" class="align-right" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></span></p> <p style="margin-top:28px; margin-bottom:3px">AUGUSTA -- Throughout 2021, Maine's volunteer heroes continued to navigate through great challenges to support the communities they call home. It is time once again to celebrate and honor these selfless individuals.</p> <p>Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is seeking nominations for all categories of the 36th annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism. Nominations will close on <strong>Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5 p.m.</strong></p> <p>Since 1987, the awards have celebrated and recognized the role of citizen volunteers in the success and vitality of Maine communities. At the same time, the awards seek to inspire others to be active in civic life and follow in the footsteps of those recognized. The awards program is managed for the Governor's Office by Volunteer Maine.</p> <p>Recipients of competitive awards for individuals, teams and organizations as well as those named to the Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor will be celebrated during a virtual ceremony to be held at the end of April, specific date to be announced. Among other forms of recognition, Roll of Honor recipients will be recognized during the Portland Sea Dog's annual Volunteer Appreciation Game, scheduled for April 20, 2022, at Hadlock Field in Portland. Information on additional forms of recognition can be found below.</p> <p>Luc Nya, of Saco, is the reigning Maine Volunteer of the Year. "I am greatly honored to have been selected as the Governor's Volunteer of the Year," Nya said during the 2021 award ceremony. "To all the volunteers out there, I say keep up the good work, and for those who are still considering it, look around you for the opportunities to make a difference abound."</p> <p>"Every year the Governor’s Service Awards recognize those who exemplify the spirit and service of our state," stated Maine Governor Janet T. Mills during last year's ceremony. "On behalf of the 1.3 million people of the great State of Maine, I thank you."</p> <p>More information on the Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism -- including categories, online nomination instructions, eligibility and selection criteria -- can be found on the Volunteer Maine website. Use the following link to access more information -- view <a href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards">here</a>.</p> <p>Support for the 36th annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism is being provided by the Bangor Daily News, the Maine Volunteer Foundation and the Portland Sea Dogs.</p> <p>###</p> <h2>Forms of recognition</h2> <h3>Competitive awards</h3> <ul><li>Invitation to participate in and be honored during virtual ceremony at the end of April (Specific date to be announced)</li> <li>A commemorative plaque</li> <li>A Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism certificate signed by the Governor</li> </ul><h3>Adult Roll of Honor</h3> <ul><li>A Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism certificate signed by the Governor with the person's name and total hours of service during the prior year</li> <li>A commemorative pin</li> <li>A ticket to and recognition on the video board during the Portland Sea Dogs Volunteer Appreciation Game on April 20, 2022</li> <li>Listing by name, town, and hours of service in an advertisement published in the Bangor Daily News</li> <li>Please note: The public announcement portions of recognition are for adults only. Volunteer Maine does not publish public information about recipients under the age of 19.</li> </ul><h3>Youth Roll of Honor</h3> <ul><li>A Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism certificate signed by the Governor with the person's name and total hours of service during the prior year</li> <li>A commemorative pin</li> <li>A ticket to the Portland Sea Dogs Volunteer Appreciation Game on April 20, 2022</li> </ul><h2>About the Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor</h2> <p>The Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor is a statewide effort to show appreciation to those citizens who go above and beyond in terms of the time they devote to serving their communities.</p> <p>Adult nominees must be</p> <ul><li>19 years of age or older; and</li> <li>devoted 500 hours or more of volunteer service to the community during the past twelve months (January 1 – December 31, 2021) preceding nomination deadline.</li> <li>Please note: Charitable giving (i.e., participating in walkathons or other events to raise money) and court-ordered community service may not be counted.</li> </ul><p>Young Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor nominees must be</p> <ul><li>18 years of age or younger; and</li> <li>devoted 50 hours or more of volunteer service to the community during the past twelve months (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021) preceding nomination deadline.</li> <li>Service hours are documented by the program(s) or organization(s) with whom the volunteer served.</li> <li>Please note: Charitable giving (i.e., participating in walkathons or other events to raise money) and court-ordered community service may not be counted.</li> </ul><p>All volunteers certified as qualifying by the nominating program will be recognized. This is not a competitive recognition program.</p> <p>All nominations must be sent electronically.</p> <h2>About the competitive award categories</h2> <p>In total, seven award recipients will be selected from nominations by a panel of volunteer reviewers. The panel includes past award recipients, Commission members and community representatives. This year’s categories for individuals and teams are as follows:</p> <h3>Individual or team categories</h3> <ul><li>Maine Volunteer of the Year</li> <li>Outstanding National Service Volunteer (an AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps Seniors member)</li> <li>Outstanding Volunteer Team</li> <li>Young Maine Volunteer of the Year</li> </ul><h3>Organization categories</h3> <ul><li>Outstanding Employee Volunteer Program</li> <li>Outstanding Non-Profit Volunteer Program</li> <li>Service Enterprise of the Year</li> </ul><h3>2021 honorees</h3> <ul><li>Volunteer of the Year: Luc Nya, of Saco (Chair of the Board of Visitors at the University of Southern Maine)</li> <li>Young Maine Volunteer of the Year: Shawn Jiminez, of West Gardiner (Gardiner Area High School Civil Rights Team and Interact Club)</li> <li>Outstanding Volunteer Team: The Vaccine Volunteer Assistance Team (Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, of Biddeford)</li> <li>Outstanding National Service Volunteer: Clara McCool, of Portland (AmeriCorps Resilience Corps/Greater Portland Council of Governments)</li> <li>Excellence in Youth Service Development: RayeAnne Desoto, Gardiner Area High School</li> <li>Excellence in Volunteer Administration: Delilah Poupore, of Biddeford (Heart of Biddeford)</li> </ul><h2>About Volunteer Maine</h2> <p>Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers and service-learning practitioners, raising awareness of the scope and the impact of the volunteer sector, and encouraging an ethic of service. On Oct. 16, 2019, the Maine Commission for Community Service adopted the public identity Volunteer Maine.</p> <h3>Media contact</h3> <p>Bryan Roche, communications officer<br /> Office: (207) 624-7836<br /> Cell: (207) 446-3471<br /> Email: Bryan.Roche@maine.gov</p> <h3>Award program contact (questions and clarifications: non-media)</h3> <p>Kelsey Preecs, program officer, volunteer initiatives<br /> Office: (207) 624-7838<br /> Email: Kelsey.Preecs@maine.gov</p> <h2>Additional coverage</h2> <p>"Volunteer Maine seeks nominations for annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism" -- Bangor Daily News -- access <a href="https://bangordailynews.com/2022/01/20/bdn-maine/volunteer-maine-seeks-nominations-for-annual-governors-awards-for-service-and-volunteerism/" target="_blank">story</a></p> <p>"Volunteer Maine seeks nominations for annual Governor's Awards for Service and Volunteerism" -- Piscataquis Observer -- access <a href="https://observer-me.com/2022/01/22/news/volunteer-maine-seeks-nominations-for-annual-governors-awards-for-service-and-volunteerism/" target="_blank">story</a></p> <p>"Volunteer Maine seeks Governor’s Awards nominations" -- Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel -- access <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2022/02/02/volunteer-maine-seeks-governors-awards-nominations/" target="_blank">story</a></p> <p></p><p></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>AmeriCorps</div> <div>AmeriCorps Seniors</div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>The Commission</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:15:45 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1237 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov 'Volunteer Fare' newsletter: September 2021 http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/volunteer-fare-newsletter-september-2021 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> &#039;Volunteer Fare&#039; newsletter: September 2021 <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-09-30T12:00:00Z">September 30, 2021</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-10-05T10:07:06-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - 10:07">Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:07</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><img alt="Decorative graphic featuring a photo of a full auditorium while an individual gives a presentation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3fd86a04-eb9e-4d0b-abed-9025bf1ea16d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Vol%20Fare%20Sept.png" width="1300" class="align-center" height="670" loading="lazy" /><p>Happy fall! We in the Volunteer Maine office are gearing up for the <a href="/volunteer-leaders/conference">2021 Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference</a>, which you may notice is a recurring theme in this month's newsletter. We do hope you join us on Oct. 12! Read on for more info, plus news, announcements, and stories from Maine's service and volunteerism communities. Enjoy!</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://conta.cc/2ZQxE3Z" target="_blank">Access newsletter here</a></p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001tAx93SxsVPeH4PE2xnjT45vg0eZAJOe8d7Ml2l5enOedeqQs6xFGnB2uBYoMGomojMzk9Tkx2UNt4DLghn0IwxZbuPDkTYs19J3tRp-fBtY%3D" target="_blank" title="roundbutton red">Subscribe to "Volunteer Fare"</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>AmeriCorps</div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Service Stories</div> <div>Training and Professional Development</div> <div>Video</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> <div>Volunteer Opportunities</div> <div>Volunteer Tips</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:07:06 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1055 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov America's Service Commissions honors Rep. Reilly for efforts to expand service opportunities in Maine http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/americas-service-commissions-honors-rep-reilly-efforts-expand-service-opportunities <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> America&#039;s Service Commissions honors Rep. Reilly for efforts to expand service opportunities in Maine <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-09-15T12:00:00Z">September 15, 2021</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-09-15T14:56:01-04:00" title="Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - 14:56">Wed, 09/15/2021 - 14:56</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><p><span class="resp-img"><img alt="Decorative graphic featuring photo of Morgan Reilly" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ec4ad8f5-72ae-44a0-a5a3-966b7e0f6cf3" height="237" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Reilly-feature-twitter-ASC-16-9.png" width="421" class="align-right" loading="lazy" /></span>Congratulations to Rep. Morgan Reilly, who received the State Service Leadership Award from America's Service Commissions (ASC). The award was presented during the 2021 ASC Innovation and Leadership Awards on Sept. 14.</p> <p>Rep. Reilly was honored with the award for his efforts to help champion the passage of LD 722, "Resolve, To Study the Establishment of the Maine Climate Corps," and LD 1010, "An Act To Establish the Maine Service Fellows Program."</p> <p>Use the link below to access a press release with more information on the award.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=HouseDems+News&amp;id=5589222&amp;v=article2019" target="_blank">Access here</a></p> <p>Use the link below to access more information on our website about LD 722 and LD 1010.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="/media/news/corps-legislation-21">Access here</a> <br />  </p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>The Commission</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:56:01 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 1027 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov 'Volunteer Fare' newsletter: August 2021 http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/volunteer-fare-newsletter-august-2021 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> &#039;Volunteer Fare&#039; newsletter: August 2021 <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-09-01T12:00:00Z">September 1, 2021</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-09-01T14:10:04-04:00" title="Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 14:10">Wed, 09/01/2021 - 14:10</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><img alt="decorative image featuring four people posing in a parking lot" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4e9d5410-8663-406f-926a-55a4493ce58f" height="" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Vol%20Fare%20August%20%281%29.png" width="1300" class="align-center" loading="lazy" /><p>We will keep it brief, as we have a truly loaded edition of "Volunteer Fare," but it's been quite a month for us at Volunteer Maine! Read on for top stories, dates and deadlines, news and announcements, and as always, some heartwarming stories from Maine's service and volunteerism communities. Enjoy!</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://conta.cc/3t8n6Yh" target="_blank">Access newsletter here</a></p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001tAx93SxsVPeH4PE2xnjT45vg0eZAJOe8d7Ml2l5enOedeqQs6xFGnB2uBYoMGomojMzk9Tkx2UNt4DLghn0IwxZbuPDkTYs19J3tRp-fBtY%3D" target="_blank" title="roundbutton red">Subscribe to Volunteer Fare</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>AmeriCorps</div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Disaster Volunteering</div> <div>Service Stories</div> <div>The Commission</div> <div>Training and Professional Development</div> <div>Video</div> <div>Volunteer Leadership</div> <div>Volunteer Opportunities</div> <div>Volunteer Tips</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:10:04 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 991 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor member profiled by Sun Journal http://www.volunteermaine.gov/media/news/maine-volunteer-roll-honor-member-profiled-sun-journal <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--news.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor member profiled by Sun Journal <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/agencytemplate/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-date--news.html.twig * field--node--field-date.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-08-10T12:00:00Z">August 10, 2021</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--news.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/5" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Bryan.Roche@maine.gov">Bryan.Roche@ma…</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--news.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2021-08-10T15:55:54-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 15:55">Tue, 08/10/2021 - 15:55</time> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/system/templates/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--news.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="author"><strong>Author:</strong></div> <div class="author">Bryan Roche, communications officer</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-author--news.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content--news.html.twig * field--node--field-content.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-content.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div><p><span class="resp-img"><img alt="Screenshot of Barbara Hughes story teaser on Sun Journal website featuring a photo of a woman knitting" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6b33f0e8-303b-4a56-8636-1926a8c3af35" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Barbara%20Hughes%20screenshot.jpg" class="align-right" width="537" height="262" loading="lazy" /></span>Barbara Hughes, an 82-year-old resident of Lewiston, is the subject of the Sun Journal's "Kudos" feature for the month of August. Hughes has also been recognized on the 2021 Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor.</p> <p>Hughes logged 1,550 hours of volunteering between March 1, 2020 and Feb. 28, 2021 for the <a href="https://www.ccmaine.org/search-program-elderly-services" target="_blank">Catholic Charities Maine SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage &amp; Hope) program</a> in Androscoggin County. She spends the majority of volunteer time, which equates to about 30 hours per-week, knitting for those who utilize the services provided by the SEARCH program.</p> <p>Since retiring at age 74, Hughes has been asked if it is hard to stay busy. Hughes states to the Sun Journal, “I just looked at them and said: ‘Are you serious? I’m more busy now than I’ve ever been,...But, it’s good to keep busy.'”</p> <p>“Volunteers play an essential role in our Maine communities,” remarks Jenni Tilton-Flood, chair of the Volunteer Maine Commission, in the story. “Every day, across our state, you can find examples of people using their time and talents to improve the lives of friends, neighbors and fellow Mainers.”</p> <p>Use the link below to access the full story on the Sun Journal website.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/08/01/kudos-barbara-hughes-and-the-art-of-keeping-busy/" target="_blank">View story</a></p> <p>Use the link below to view the 2021 Maine Adult Volunteer Roll of Honor.</p> <p><a class="roundbutton red" href="/events-awards/governors-service-volunteerism-awards/2021-ROH">View 2021 Roll of Honor</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig * field--node--field-categories.html.twig * field--node--news.html.twig * field--field-categories.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> <div class="hide"> <div> <div>Categories</div> <div> <div>Awards and Accolades</div> <div>Service Stories</div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/voluteerjs/templates/field/field--node--field-categories--news.html.twig' --> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:55:54 +0000 Bryan.Roche@maine.gov 965 at http://www.volunteermaine.gov