Scheduled on going site engagement opportunities including attending the Community Resilient Committee at Pleasant Point
Continued recruitment efforts, having a physical and web presence including Linked IN, Google, Instagram, Service Year and College job boards.
Held first advisory taskforce meeting
Met with MEMA and NBRC about the potential for funding an faction of Service Fellows with an Catalyst Grant
Networked with relevant colleges and career centers including the community college system, St Joseph's, Bowden, Bates and Unity Colleges'
Began conversations with Maine's Recovery Council around how MSF could be a part of the long term opioid recovery efforts.
Major focus of effort in the next month/continuation
Attended staff meetings.
Attended Commission meeting.
Continue to develop programmatic materials and procedures including recruitment materials and benefits poster, applicant selection procedure, reporting processes and documentation, program calendar etc.
Continue identifying potential donor and grant opportunities available to both back fill remaining funding needed for a second fellow position and increase total numbers of spots on going.
Developing strategy around fundraising in collaboration with foundation members to best make the case for individual fellow opportunities as aligned with identified donors' values, and geographic area.
Networking and collaborating with other State departments in the development of current applicant work plans as appropriate to their expertise. (i.e. aviation and EMS)
Collaborating with current applicants to develop specific recruitment details and plan in advertising for a candidate.
Continue to develop and formalize an interview and selection procedure.
Networking with current VM stakeholders (climate advisory, volunteer network and foundation members) to continue to pursue funding opportunities to expand the reach of the program.
Continue to review current applicant feedback to implement changes to next cycles procedures.
Complete initial site Visit for second sponsor
Review additional recruitment avenues as they relate to specific details of the individual opportunities.
Work with advisory taskforce to determine best structure for the program term and payroll options
Begin to network with future site applicants and communities through letters of intent.