The Governor's Office of Community Service is adding to its team to help spread volunteerism throughout the state.

The State Commission on Community Service has elected a new Chairman in Chris Kolstad, a farmer from Chester, and a new Vice Chair, Kim Miske, a legal aide from Wibaux. The two will join 14 other members in leading the effort in community service in the state.

"The commissioners represent a cross section of Montana's community. It'd be surprising to some people to find out, that if it weren't for volunteerism, a whole lot of things would not get done," explained Great Falls Community Service Commissioner Bob Harris.

The commission, appointed by the Governor, oversees many service programs ranging from helping those in need prepare their homes for the winter to helping communities prepare for fire season in the summer.

WEB EXTRA: the official website for the Governor's Office of Community Service, Serve Montana, is located at http://serve.mt.gov/. The welcome page says the following:

Montana has a long tradition of neighbor helping neighbor and it is this ethic of service and giving back to others that builds strong, vibrant communities. Through the Montana Commission on Community Service and the supporting Office of Community Service, national and community service programs are thriving across our state.

Since its inception in 1993, the Montana Commission on Community Service has grown to a highly recognized entity. Through the administering of the AmeriCorps State national service program and other community partnerships, the agency seeks to expand service opportunities for all Montanans