State Service Plan
Engaged citizens are critical to building strong communities. Service by citizens who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities is the most effective way to improve the quality of life. In Washington, we envision a state where local volunteer service is a valued and expected responsibility and where service improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians.
The State Service Plan is built on a foundation of communication, cooperation, coordination and collaboration; all of which provide a framework for implementation. For many years, extensive collaboration has occurred not only in Washington, but also throughout the Northwest. Our State Service Plan builds on a strong history and provides a focus for the future. It is a blueprint to guide national service in building a culture of citizenship, service and responsibility.
The Washington State Service Plan for 2010-2012
The WA Commission for National and Community Service and the WA State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service invited those who were interested in helping to shape a statewide service plan. Participants explored needs that can be addressed by service and volunteerism and offered comments on how national service resources can be utilized over the next three year planning period. Guidance provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service asked that Commissions focus their plan primarily on service by individuals age fifty-five and over. Comments were integrated into approaches designed to utilize service as a strategy to address critical needs throughout the state. This process also identified emerging needs specifically associated to the downturn in the economy and potential approaches that begin to help address those needs. The resulting WA State Service and Sustainability Plan for 2010-2012 will serve as a guidepost for future programs and investments of resources that support service and volunteerism activities. It does not preclude the Commission from engaging in additional service partnerships that are not specifically addressed in the plan.
