Publications
Every other month, the Office publishes an online newsletter with spotlights on volunteer centers, AmeriCorps member videos, and news from around the State. Browse previous issues and sign up to receive upcoming editions.
Jan./Feb. 2012
Find out about national service in Maryland, how to nominate a volunteer individual or group for the Governor's Service Awards, and how Annapolis celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Nov./Dec. 2011
Highlights of this issue include tips on holiday volunteering, the importance of tracking volunteer hours, an update on the Volunteer Generation Fund, and meet GCSV's Joseph Murray.
Sept./Oct. 2011
Read about Comcast's Internet Essentials, take part in our next AmeriCorps funding overview webinar, and join the effort to Pledge 25 in Montgomery County.
July/ Aug. 2011
Read about the 2011-2012 AmeriCorps*State programs, GCSV's Betsy Lafferty, and learn how to become an AmeriCorps member.
May/June 2011
Read about the 2011 Governor's Service Award recipients, GCSV's Cherie Krug, and find out about the activities and resources at Volunteer Southern Maryland.
Mar./Apr. 2011
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, read about the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, and learn tips and tricks for positive program evaluation.
Jan./Feb. 2011
Find out about the Maryland grantees of the Volunteer Generation Fund, how to improve your organization's web presence, and how Maryland celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Nov./Dec. 2010
Highlights of this issue include the ShoreCAN volunteer center, Volunteer Generation Fund announcement, and a feature on GCSV's Tonja Lark.
Sept./Oct. 2010
This issue features articles about House of Ruth of Maryland, how to volunteer in schools, and creating a welcome environment for new volunteers.
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Annual Report Archive
GOSV Annual Report 2011
Released in February 2012, this report chronicles the accomplishments of the GOSV and the leadership of the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism during the AmeriCorps program year 2010-2011
GOSV Annual Report 2010
GOSV Annual Report 2009

State Service Plan
In December 2009, the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism and the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism outlined a multi-year workplan. To read about the progress of the office, please refer to the summary in the current Annual Report.

