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Our Mission:
Foster a culture of service to strengthen communities and solve local problems.
VolunteerAR is a joint effort of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism and the Department of Human Services’ Office of Communications and Community Engagement (OCCE).
The Governor's Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism is a bi-partisan commission made up of passionate commissioners who believe that volunteers are vital to creating strong, vibrant communities. Each commissioner is appointed by the Governor and together they assist OCCE with determining community needs, setting policy and program priorities, ensuring national service funds are used effectively, supporting national days of service, and promoting service and volunteering. They also promote meaningful volunteerism and national service throughout their communities and Arkansas.
The DHS Office of Communications and Community Engagement (OCCE) believes that engaging citizens in meaningful and impactful volunteer opportunities allows us to tackle chronic social issues that keep Arkansans of all ages from living up to their full potential. We envision a state that has citizens who are engaged in service to others and communities that are transformed by that work. The Office administers the AmeriCorps program and other federally-funded national service programs. In addition, OCCE works with a wide-range of non-profits and faith-based organizations from across Arkansas. It also is the coordinating agency/office for volunteer and donations management within the state with the support of members of the Arkansas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ARVOAD).
VolunteerAR Staff
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Shana Chaplin, CVM Deputy Chief of Community Engagement and Faith-Based Partnerships Shana.Chaplin@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-6459 |
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Ezell Breedlove, CVM Volunteer Program Coordinator, VolunteerAR Portal Support ezell.breedlove@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-6091 |
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Ashley-Brooke Moses, MPS, CVM Volunteer Program Coordinator, Youth Engagement and Service-Learning ashley.moses@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-6458 |
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Laura Jennings Volunteer Program Coordinator, Volunteer Recognition Programs laura.jennings@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-6455 |
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Will Roark AmeriCorps Arkansas Director Will.Roark@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-6137 |
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Kathy Gattinger, CVM AmeriCorps Monitoring & Compliance Officer kathy.gattinger@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-3961 |
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Kim Reed, MPA AmeriCorps Grants Officer kimberly.reed@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-320-6037 |
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Jamal Williams, CVM AmeriCorps Outreach & Communications Officer Jamal.Williams@dhs.arkansas.gov | 501-682-6752 |
The Governor’s Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism
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Bruce Davis Commission Chair Community: Hot Springs Village Profession: Retired Community Activities: Lions Club International, Lions Eye Bank, World Services for the Blind, Village Bible Church, and Mid-South Sight & Hearing |
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Gloria Redman Commission Vice Chair Community: Little Rock Profession: Retired sales, marketing, advertising, fundraising, and public relations professional Community Activities: Fine Arts Club, Cancer Institute Cook’s Tour, Women & Children First and AR Kids Read |
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Amanda Richardson Commissioner Community: Little Rock Profession:Organizational Development Trainer at Arkansas Children's Community Activities: Junior League of Little Rock, Little Rock Marathon, City Year Little Rock |
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Charlie Cain-Davis Commissioner Community: Little Rock Profession: Volunteer Coordinator, Certified Braille Transcriber Community Activities: AR Department of Human Services Volunteer Activities Council, Summer Cereal Drives, United Way Campaign |
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Clayton Sorrells Commissioner Community: Amity Profession: Nursing Community Activities: Fellowship of Christian Nursing Students, Henderson Student Government Association, Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic volunteer |
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Reverend David Hudak Commissioner Community: Bella Vista Profession: Ordained Lutheran Clergy Community Activities: Rotary International, Schaumburg Sister Cities |
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Doyle Ray Commissioner Community: Pine Bluff Profession: Retired Community Activities: World Changers, Silver Haired Legislators Alumni Association, Sheraton Park Neighborhood Watch, Trinity Village Medical Center |
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Dr. Peggy Sissel Commissioner Community: Little Rock Profession: President of Words To Grow On, LLC., Education Consultant, and author/publisher Community Activities: Arkansas Literacy Councils, Reach Out and Read Co-Founder |
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Kristi Davis Commissioner Community: Little Rock Profession: Director of Initiatives and Investments, Heart of Arkansas United Way
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Robert Coon Commissioner Community: Little Rock Profession: Business Owner, Lobbyist Community Activities: LIttle Rock Sister Cities Commission, Arkansas District Export Council |
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Sydney Jacimore Commissioner Community: Fort Smith Profession: Student Community Activities: Mercy Hospital Volun-Teen, Lincoln Childcare, Salvation Army Red Shield Dinner |
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Vernard Henley, Jr. Commissioner Community: Little Rock Profession: Assistant Dean, College of Engineering & Information Technology at UA Little Rock Community Activities: eSTEM Public Charter School Board Member, National Society of Black Engineers |
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Ben Olsen Ex-Officio Community: Little Rock Profession: State Program Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service |