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The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service engages and supports Mississippians of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities.

MCVS oversees a large part of Mississippi's national service family, as well as a network of 10 Volunteer Centers.  We're helping local organizations meet local needs!

 

Coats from the Capitol

Coats from the CapitolMCVS, in coordination with the Office of the Governor, the State Legislature, the Institutions of Higher Learning, America Reads Mississippi (ARM) state AmeriCorps program, and the Department of Finance and Administration is collecting clean, gently used coats and jackets as part of the Coats from the Capitol community service project.

 

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Nominate Outstanding Volunteers for the 2010 GIVE Award

Give ImageGIVE award applications are available online via the online application or by mail via the downloadable application. Nomination deadline: February 19, 2010.

Read more: Nominate Outstanding Volunteers for the 2010 GIVE Award

   

AmeriCorps Funding

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The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (MCVS) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) are pleased to announce the availability of federal funds to support new Mississippi AmeriCorps programs to start August or September, 2010 for a maximum 12-month program cycle.

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United We Serve

United We Serve ImageUnited We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that will help meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when given the proper tools, President Obama is asking us to come together to help lay a new foundation for growth.

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2010 Census

Governor Haley Barbour Encourages 2010 Census Participation

Click here to watch a short video message about the 2010 Census!

 

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Yellow Star ImageSo many people in Mississippi make a significant difference every day by establishing high standards for volunteer involvement and effectiveness. We want to hear your story! Send us an email.