Volunteer Maine’s mission is to foster and inspire community service and volunteerism to address critical needs and strengthen civic engagement in the State of Maine. Volunteer Maine, the state service 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.
Visit the Volunteer Maine website for more information.
| Name | Role | Contact Information | What We Can Help You With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Gleixner-Hayat | Executive Director | 207-624-7792 | Contact for information on service programs, volunteer opportunities and partnerships. |
How does Volunteer Maine support communities in Maine?
- Funds AmeriCorps Programs to support communities to address priorities needs through a national service model
- Manages the Maine Service Fellows, which rural and underserved communities can request for projects of critical need
- Provides resources and training for volunteer managers
- Connects Mainers to volunteer opportunities through ServeMaine.org
- Facilitates the Maine Climate Corps Network, which connects climate-focused volunteer and service programs for the purpose of coordinating activities, learning, and peer support
Maine Service Fellows Open Positions
Maine Service Fellows is a statewide service program designed to help rural communities tackle their most critical needs, with a focus on building climate resilience. The program increases the opportunities for recent college graduates to devote a year of service, use their skills to make a difference, and strengthen civic engagement and community resilience through engaging community residents in volunteer-based solutions. Applicants must have completed a post-secondary degree within the last 5 years
Currently open positions for 2026-2027 include:
- Van Buren - build the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the Town of Van Buren’s new Connectivity HUB & Small Business Incubator. Start date: mid-May to mid-June 2026. Read the full job description (PDF).
- Castine - support and lead activities to address specific challenges and launch new initiatives related to climate resilience, tourism and economic development and grant development/management. Start date: mid-May to mid-June 2026. Read the full job description (PDF).
- Machias - work with the Sunrise County Economic Council on projects related to resilience for fishing-dependent coastal communities in Washington and Hancock counties. Start date: mid-May to mid-June 2026. Read the full job description (PDF).
- Ellsworth - support municipal comprehensive planning and climate resilience work with Hancock County Planning Commission. Start date: mid-May to mid-June 2026. Read the full job description (PDF).
Not what you’re looking for? Email info.moca@maine.gov or call the MOCA phone line and we’ll connect you with what you need.