About the GOSV
Mission
The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV) creates, promotes, and supports volunteer service efforts that engage all Marylanders to strengthen our communities. Through the combined efforts of supporting traditional volunteerism and National Service programming, the GOSV provides solutions to Maryland's most pressing needs in the areas of education, public safety, health, the environment, and homeland security.
Services
Volunteer Recognition for Maryland Citizens
The Governor’s Office has a long tradition of investing in and celebrating the myriad of community services provided by all citizens. The GOSV provides a variety of opportunities for nonprofits, businesses, schools, and more to honor the contributions of local volunteers. From state-wide events, like the Governor’s Volunteer Award Ceremony during National Volunteer Week, to individual service certificates awarded to citizens, there are many ways to honor the dedication of volunteers across Maryland.
Click here for more information on the GOSV’s volunteer recognition resources.
Funding for National Service
The GOSV is the State Service Commission for the National Service AmeriCorps program. The office works with the bi-partisan Maryland Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism to review grant applications, complete grant selection, and administer all awards for AmeriCorps State Competitive and Formula funding each year.
2010 AmeriCorps Competitive Grant Timeline for Maryland, click here.
For information of current funding opportunities, click here.
For a list of the GOSV's current AmeriCorps grantees, click here.
If you are an AmeriCorps national direct operating in Maryland, fill in the requested information here.
Staff
Barbara Ellen Reynolds, Director
breynolds@gosv.state.md.us
Jeanne Hegarty, Special Projects Coordinator
jhegarty@gosv.state.md.us
Deborah McClung, Program Officer
dmcclung@gosv.state.md.us
Kate Scherr, Grants and Resource Officer
kscherr@gosv.state.md.us
