About the Office of Community Service
"Service is a Habit of the Heart"
The Montana Office of Community Service seeks to renew the ethic of civic responsibility by:
- Encouraging citizens of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service,
- Involving youth in the life and work of communities, and
- Expanding service opportunities for all Montanans.
The Commission is a diverse, non-partisan, and Governor appointed body representing a broad cross-section of community service interests and statewide leadership in Montana. The Commission's administrative arm, the Governor's Office of Community Service (OCS), is a state agency funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the State of Montana, and various private donations.
The OCS offers a comprehensive array of technical assistance and support services to organizations working in the areas of community service and civic engagement. Under the direction of the Commission, the OCS also has the primary responsibility for administering the AmeriCorps*State national service program in Montana. Each year, the Commission selects AmeriCorps programs to be included in Montana's annual application to the Corporation for National and Community Service and oversees the implementation and operation of AmeriCorps programs that are funded.
MISSION
"The Montana Office of Community Service promotes the lifelong civic engagement of all Montanans."
Official Bylaws Of The Montana Commission On Community Service
