Join the Commission

The following are positions on the commission:

• A member with expertise in the educational, training, and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth;
• A member with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and voluntarism;
• A member representing community-based agencies or organizations in Washington;
• The head of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction or the head’s designated representative;
• A member representing a local government entity;
• A member representing the organized labor community;
• A member representing the business community;
• A member between the ages of 16 and 25 who is a participant or supervisor in a program;
• A representative of a national service program described in 42 U.S.C. §12572(a), (b), or (c);
• Four members of the general public;
• A member from the volunteer sector;
• A member representing an emergency management and response organization;
• A member representing the State’s tribal community;
• A member who is a military veteran or represents a veteran-serving organization;
• The director of the Washington State Student Achievement Council or the director’s designee who has expertise in community service and/or volunteerism shall serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member;
• The director of the Washington State Department of Commerce or the director’s designee who has expertise in community service or volunteerism shall serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member; and
• A representative from the West Regional Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service (dba AmeriCorps) shall serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member.

• A member with expertise in the educational, training, and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth;
• A representative of a national service program described in 42 U.S.C. §12572(a), (b), or (c)

The commission has virtual meetings quarterly, typically December, March, May, and September. In-person meetings may be held in lieu of virtual. Commissioners also serve on committees, which meet virtually as needed.

The commission primarily meets virtually. When in-person meetings are held, they are usually in the SeaTac or Tukwila area.

Commissioners are reimbursed per diem and mileage for commission-related travel in accordance with the Office of Financial Management travel policies.