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 - Kennebec Volunteer Managers Peer to Peer Network
The network is an opportunity for managers of volunteers in Kennebec County to connect, provide advice to peers, share lessons learned and more. Open to managers of volunteers in Kennebec County. The network is hosted by the HealthReach RSVP. Contact: Ruth Saint Amand, HealthReach RSVP, (207) 861-3428. - 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. - Volunteer Administrators of Midcoast Maine (VAMM)
VAMM is a professioanl networking group in the midcoast area for managers of volunteer to connect and learn from each other. We meet primarily in the Bath area.
Contact: Angie Buxton, United Way of Midcoast Maine, (207) 443-9752. - 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
