Oregon Volunteers! Goals and Objectives

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