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 
Yes
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 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Joseph Blosser 2/2/20242/1/2027LimitedDEM- Expertise in the educational, training and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged
Cheryl D. Parquet 3/11/20192/1/2026LimitedUNA - Representative of business
Alice E. Brown 2/2/20242/1/2027LimitedUNA - Between the age 16 & 25 who is a supervisor or recipient in a volunteer or service program
Ellen D. Whitlock 2/14/20122/1/2027LimitedREP - Representative of a national service program described in Section 122(a) of the US Public Law 103-82
Caroline Ledlie 8/3/20212/1/2025LimitedDEM - Rep Corporation for National and Community Service described in Sec 122(a) of PL 103-82
Vacant6/25/20242/1/2027LimitedDesignee from the Governor's Office
Leslie A. Garvin 2/2/20242/1/2027LimitedUNA - A rep. of the service-learning community
Natalia Mejia 4/17/20242/1/2027LimitedUNA - Member selected among local educators
Heather L. Black 2/6/20232/1/2025LimitedDEM - Expert in delivery of human, educational, environment, homeland sec or public safety services
Angelo D. Williams II7/9/20182/1/2025LimitedDEM - Expert in delivery of human, educational, environment, homeland sec or public safety services
Mary Ann Bender LeRay 5/9/20192/1/2026LimitedREP - Experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteerism
Rose Thompson 6/28/20242/1/2027LimitedUNA - Representative of a community-based, nonprofit agency or organization within the State
Shinica Thomas 11/7/20192/1/2025LimitedUNA - Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, or designee
Kathleen W. Evans 4/28/20222/1/2025LimitedUNA - Representative from the volunteer sector
Samantha C. Arrington Sliney 8/21/20242/1/2027LimitedUNA - Representative of the Military or Veterans
Paul Kent Langston 2/6/20232/1/2026LimitedUNA - Representative of the faith community
Timothy Edward Radford 3/18/20222/1/2025LimitedUNA - Representative from Local Governments in the State
Lindsay McClelland 8/14/20232/1/2026LimitedUNA - Representative of local labor organizations in the State


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