Why does the Commission exist?

In compliance with the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 which established a national corporation to coordinate community service programs and provide participants with education vouchers, health and child care benefits and stipends: the state commission develops Oregon’s community service priorities plan; competes for federal grants; provides technical assistance to service programs; recruits Oregonians to participate.

How are Commissioners selected?

Oregon Volunteers is comprised of up to 25 commissioners from across Oregon who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
More information on boards and commissions in Oregon.

Who is the Commission comprised of?

Membership:

• Total: 15-25
  

• Governor Appoints: All
  

Composition

• Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee
  

• Representatives from: senior program, community based organization, business, local government, youth education & training program, labor union, educators, Native American tribes, at risk youth who are out of school, experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental or public safety services to communities and individuals, at risk youths who are out of school, entities that receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act.
  

• A person at least 16, but not more than 25, years of age who is a participant or supervisor in a national service program.
  

• A representative of a national service program described in 42 USC
  

• No more than 50% from the same political party
  

• No more than 25% state employees