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  • Governor Bullock Announces Montana To Enter Phase Two Of Reopening Plan On June 1

    Marissa Perry|May 27, 2020

    Montana – Governor Steve Bullock has announced the state will move to Phase Two of the Reopening the Big Sky plan and will lift the 14-day out-of-state travel quarantine beginning June 1 as Montana continues to have the lowest number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations per capita. “Montana has been an example for the rest of the nation in our response to this global pandemic. I have no doubt that we can continue to be that example, but only if Montanans, businesses, and visitors alike continue to take seriously the res...

  • Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer

    Marissa Perry|Dec 3, 2014

    Helena, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Montana Commission on Community Service are accepting nominations for the 2015 ServeMontana Awards. Nominations are due December 5, 2014. The Governor’s Office of Community Service is asking the public to thank the volunteers and organizations that make a difference across the state. Montanans are truly committed to service and take time out of their busy schedules to volunteer each day and in a variety of ways. This commitment to service deserves recognition. “The Serve...

  • 2015 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships Available to High School Seniors

    Marissa Perry|Dec 3, 2014

    The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact, and Student Assistance Foundation announced today that the 2015 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships are now available for up to 100 Montana high school seniors. It is the tenth year for this exciting scholarship opportunity aimed at students dedicated to volunteering. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarships reward students who have volunteered over 100 hours in the last year and who want to further their education in state. This year, 100 high school seniors will receive $1,000 t...

  • Public Asked to Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer

    Marissa Perry|Oct 15, 2014

    Annual Awards Recognize Volunteer Service in Montana The Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Montana Commission on Community Service are now accepting nominations for the 2015 ServeMontana Awards. Presented in February at the Montana State Capitol, these annual awards recognize outstanding Montana individuals and organizations committed to community and volunteer service. “The ServeMontana Awards provide an opportunity for the public to recognize the outstanding folks that devote time each and every day to make their community a bet...

  • 2014 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Deadline Approaching

    Marissa Perry|Apr 2, 2014

    The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact, and Student Assistance Foundation announced that the 2014 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship application deadline is April 15, 2014. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship rewards students who have volunteered over 100 hours in the last year and who want to further their education in state. This year, 100 high school seniors will receive $1,000 toward continued education at one of Montana Campus Compact’s public, tribal, private, or community colleges and universities. “In addit...

  • 2014 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Available to High School Seniors

    Marissa Perry|Dec 18, 2013

    The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact, and Student Assistance Foundation announced today that the 2014 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship is now available for up to 100 Montana high school seniors. It is the ninth year for this exciting scholarship opportunity aimed at students dedicated to volunteering. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship rewards students who have volunteered over 100 hours in the last year and who want to further their education in state. This year, 100 high school seniors will receive $1,000 t...

  • Public Asked to Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer

    Marissa Perry|Oct 16, 2013

    Annual Awards Recognize Volunteer Service in Montana The Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Montana Commission on Community Service are now accepting nominations for the 2014 ServeMontana Awards. Presented in February, these annual awards recognize outstanding Montana individuals, organizations and national service members committed to community and volunteer service. “Montanans deserve to be recognized for the impactful work they are doing in local communities,” said Dan Ritter, Director of the Governor’s Office of Communi...

  • September is National Preparedness Month

    Marissa Perry|Sep 18, 2013

    September is National Preparedness Month and the Governor’s Office of Community Service encourages all Montanans to take time to make sure that their families, neighborhoods, and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all types. The initiative, now in its ninth year, is a month-long effort hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps. Preparing can start with four important, easy steps: 1. Build an emergency supply kit that can sustain your family for at least three days. 2. Mak...

  • 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

    Marissa Perry|Sep 11, 2013

    In honor of the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance, the Governor’s Office of Community Service encourages Montanans to join statewide efforts to commemorate 9/11 victims, survivors, and emergency responders. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance by thanking those who served, helping a neighbor in need, or joining a community service project. “Throughout Montana’s history, we have been blessed with patriots, men and women willing to give of themselves so that this nation, and the freed...