Volunteer Administrators' Professional Development Fund
Application to Volunteer Maine

Introduction

Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, was established in 1994 by Executive Order and under state statute in 1995. The 25 board members of the Commission are appointed by the governor to three-year terms and each represents a specific segment of Maine's volunteer sector.

The Commission builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer and service communities by funding programs, developing managers of volunteers, raising awareness of sector issues, and promoting service as a strategy.

Through the Professional Development Fund MCCS supports training and education related to Competencies for Managers of Volunteers by awarding funds to cost-share professional development relevant activities.

This online form is the application to Volunteer Maine for assistance from the fund.

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* 1. Enter your initials by each statement to indicate you have read, understand, and agree with each statement. This ensures your desire for assistance is in alignment with the Professional Development Fund's policies and procedures.

I read and understand the eligibility, selection criteria, application instructions and other information published at volunteermaine.org/training/professional-development/

I certify I am employed by OR provide my volunteer management expertise in a pro bono capacity to a qualifying Maine program described under “Eligibility Criteria.”

I certify that I have two or more years experience as a volunteer coordinator or volunteer program manager.

I understand that, if I am selected for an award, the funds cannot be paid to me but must be paid to the organization conducting the professional development activity or the agency or school district for which I work (volunteer or paid).

I understand that my application must be complete in order to be considered.

As a condition to receiving an award, I acknowledge and agree to conduct a session at the state volunteerism conference OR contribute an educational article to the statewide newsletter (Maine VolunteerFare) OR conduct a webinar hosted by the Commission.

I acknowledge and agree to have my name, the award amount, the source of training, and purpose published by Maine Commission for Community Service as part of its annual reporting and accounting of public fund use.

I understand and accept responsibility for ensuring that requests for payment of the award are submitted as an itemized invoice no later than 30 days after I have completed the professional development activity. I further recognize that the Fund will only cover costs up to 75% of the cost of the activity.

I understand that failure to ensure timeliness of request for payments may result in my being responsible for the full cost of the professional development activity.