SerVermont

SerVermont promotes, supports, and recognizes volunteerism and community service throughout Vermont. SerVermont is past of AHS which.. We utilize national service as a means to ...

• About Us
  SerVermont is Vermont’s State Service Commission. State service commissions were created in the National and Community Service Trust Act as amended in 1993. State service commissions are the state partners of the federal agency, the Corporation for National and Community Service. State service commission administer AmeriCorps State, Volunteer Generation Fund and volunteer programs to address critical community needs and engage citizens in service. SerVermont, was established by Executive Order 05-98 on November 30, 1993 by Governor Howard Dean.
  
  The commission is supported by 3 full time staff members. The staff manages the budget, plans and executes training and recognition events, administers grants for Vermont’s AmeriCorps State programs, monitors those programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, promotes inclusion within the programs, and plays a vital role in the state’s emergency operations plan.
  
  SerVermont is part of the Vermont Agency of Human Services, and national service is the means through which we work on the agency’s mission to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters today and tomorrow, and to protect those among us who are unable to protect themselves.
  
  SerVermont’s Activities include:
  • Administering AmeriCorps State programs, including selecting, funding, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Running a statewide AmeriCorps VISTA umbrella project of 26 members.
  • Providing technical assistance and support to commission-funded programs, and whenever possible to all Corporation for National and Community Service funded programs in Vermont.
  • Providing opportunities to recognize the efforts of volunteers and organizations who contribute to meeting the needs of their communities through the Governor’s Service Awards.
  • Updating a plan of service for the state on an annual basis.
  • Building on existing resources and networks to integrate training, technical assistance, funding, and other support for all state community service organizations.
  • Facilitating access to information needed by organizations and individuals regarding national service opportunities and programs throughout the state.
  • Managing volunteers in times of disaster.
• Our Impact
  SerVermont is the pass-through organization for AmeriCorps State funding, which results in $4,542,045 of AmeriCorps program and Education Award dollars each year. SerVermont’s AmeriCorps State Programs leverage an additional $2,301,492 in private and local funding every year.
  SerVermont supports 340 AmeriCorps State and 26 AmeriCorps VISTA positions each year.
  Last year, SerVermont funded AmeriCorps State members accomplished the following:
  • 18,073 individuals were served by AmeriCorps members.
  • 416 military families and veterans received support from AmeriCorps members.
  • 15,249 disadvantaged children and youth were served by AmeriCorps members.
  • 5,390 volunteers were recruited and directed by AmeriCorps members to offer service in their communities.
  • 254 low-income housing units were improved for safety and comfort by AmeriCorps members.
  • 30 community organizations received capacity building services from AmeriCorps members.
  • 131 staff of nonprofit and government agencies received cultural competency training from AmeriCorps members.
  • 140+ AmeriCorps members were available to assist in responding to disasters by staffing emergency shelters.