Volunteer Maine is the statewide license holder and partner with  the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (Al!ve) on implementation of Service Enterprise.

Service Enterprise (SE) is a planning and organizational change process through which local public and nonprofit service providers engage the public in skilled volunteer positions. Unlike training for staff of volunteer programs, SE requires involvement of the chief executive, board members, and senior leadership because the core question is how volunteers can help the agency achieve its strategic goals more effectively and efficiently.

SE can be integrated into a strategic planning process or be undertaken independent of strategic planning. It is a research-based approach developed by a State Service Commission in the west. Volunteer Maine participated in the pilot nationwide roll-out of Service Enterprise in 2013-2014.

Volunteer Maine transitioned to the role of state lead (called a "Hub") for promoting Service Enterprise in 2015. Volunteer Maine leads groups of agencies through the process.

For more information visit the Service Enterprise links on the left, or email Maureen Kendzierski.