AmeriCorps

High quality AmeriCorps programs continue to help meet local needs identified by communities

• Recognize honor and build the skills of AmeriCorps members
• Build and maintain a targeted portfolio of AmeriCorps programs
• Assist programs in navigating the changing AmeriCorps landscape
• Monitor, support and evaluate AmeriCorps programs in the State portfolio
• Promote AmeriCorps throughout Oregon

Volunteerism

More Oregon residents are mobilized to meet local needs identified by communities

• Develop and maintain a clearinghouse of Oregon volunteer resources
• Support the implementation of the Oregon Plan for Volunteerism
• Promote volunteerism statewide

Civic Engagement

Increase citizen involvement among Oregon residents to build connections within and across communities

• Be an active participant in Oregon’s service learning community
• Create and maintain a direct service program to actively involve Oregon residents in community building and problem solving

Organizational Strength

The commission will have the resources and stability to meet its mission

• Build a strong, involved board of commissioners and expand committee membership
• Maintain the integrity of administrative structure and policies
• Develop adequate funding to sustain the organization
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government, private sector and non-profit agencies
• Raise public awareness of the Commission and its valuable work

VALUES

Community
Strengthening Oregon through service and volunteerism is the heart of everything we do.

Diversity
Commission programs, members and staff strive to reflect the full diversity of all Oregonians. We are especially attentive to issues of diversity including: race, gender, political affiliation, class, education, geography, interests, disability, sexual orientation, age, culture.

Effectiveness
The results of an efficient, effective, strategic use of resources will further the commission’s mission. We will make decisions in line with short and long term priorities.

Mutual Benefit - Gyoto Ryoung
We take intentional action to create a triple win (win 3) – a win for the commission, for our partners, and for Oregon communities.

Integrity
We do what we say we’ll do and only what we are able to do.

Partnership
We invest time in building relationships, honoring diverse perspectives, and creating win3 solutions.