North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service
Department Governor's Office
Governor Appointments 18
Total Board Positions 18
Cite Name Exec. Order
Cite Number No. 186, which was issued December 31, 2020
Ethics 1
Term Length 3 year terms
Purpose Encourage and recognize community service and volunteer participation as a means of community and state problem-solving; to promote and support voluntary citizen engagement in government and private programs throughout the state; to develop a long-term, comprehensive vision and plan of action for community service initiatives in NC; and to serve as the State`s liaison to national and state organizations that support its mission.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Joseph Blosser February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Member Expertise in the educational, training and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged
Cheryl D. Parquet February 2, 2023 February 01, 2026 Limited Member Representative of business
Alice E. Brown February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Member Between the age 16 & 25 who is a supervisor or recipient in a volunteer or service program
Ellen D. Whitlock February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Member Representative of a national service program described in Section 122(a) of the US Public Law 103-82
Caroline Ledlie February 2, 2022 February 01, 2025 Limited Non-voting Member Rep Corporation for National and Community Service described in Sec 122(a) of PL 103-82
Elena Ashburn February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Non-voting Member Designee from the Governor's Office
Leslie A. Garvin February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Non-voting Member A rep. of the service-learning community
Natalia Mejia February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Member Member selected among local educators
Heather L. Black February 2, 2025 February 01, 2028 Limited Member Expert in delivery of human, educational, environment, homeland sec or public safety services
Angelo D. Williams II February 2, 2025 February 01, 2028 Limited Member Expert in delivery of human, educational, environment, homeland sec or public safety services
Mary Ann Bender LeRay February 2, 2023 February 01, 2026 Limited Member Experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteerism
Rose Thompson February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Member Representative of a community-based, nonprofit agency or organization within the State
Lori M. Carlin February 2, 2025 February 01, 2028 Limited Member Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, or designee
Kathleen W. Evans February 2, 2025 February 01, 2028 Limited Vice-Chair Representative from the volunteer sector
Samantha C. Arrington Sliney February 2, 2024 February 01, 2027 Limited Member Representative of the Military or Veterans
Paul Kent Langston February 2, 2023 February 01, 2026 Limited Member Representative of the faith community
Timothy Edward Radford February 2, 2025 February 01, 2028 Limited Member Representative from Local Governments in the State
Lindsay McClelland February 2, 2023 February 01, 2026 Limited Member Representative of local labor organizations in the State
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