Peer-to-Peer Networks
The networks listed below bring together managers and staff from volunteer programs. To join a network in your county, just contact the person listed. To start a network in your region, contact Pam Zeutenhorst at the Maine Commission for Community Service for advice and help.
- Androscoggin Volunteer Administrators (AVA)
AVA is a professional networking group that meets monthly in the Lewiston/Auburn area and provides support and resources to those who work with volunteers.Contact: Angela Coombs, United Way of Androscoggin, (207)795-4000. - Eastern Maine Volunteer Coordinators (EMVC)
Eastern Maine Volunteer Coordinators is a peer to peer network in Penobscot County for managers of volunteers. The network meets in the Bangor area. For more information contact Sara Yasner, United Way of Eastern Maine, (207) 941-2800 x212. - Franklin Volunteer Network
The network is an opportunity for managers of volunteers in Franklin County to connect, provide advice to peers, share lessons learned and more. Open to managers of volunteers in Franklin County. The network is hosted by the United Way of Tri-Valley. Contact: Lisa Laflin, United Way of Tri-Valley, (207) 778-5048 - Hancock County Volunteer Program Staff
Friends in Action convenes the network for managers of volunteers and other volunteer program staff. The network strives to connect people responsible for engaging volunteers in service. To find out meeting times and places, contact:Josephine Cooper, Friends in Action, (207) 664-6016 - Portland Area Volunteer Administrators (PAVA)
PAVA provides professional networking and training for managers of volunteers through monthly meetings. Open to managers of volunteers in Cumberland County.
Contact: Karen Stephenson , United Way of Greater Portland, (207) 874-1000. - York County Directors Of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA)
Since 1985, the DOVIA has provided information, support and professional growth opportunities to individuals who manage volunteer programs. This dynamic group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 8:30 - 10:30 AM at locations throughout York County.
Contact: Meaghan Arzberger, United Way of York County, 985-3359
