The 39th Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference
Where and When
Camp Chamberlain, Maine National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. Address: 23 Blue Star Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Take exit 112 off Interstate 95. Link to Google map
August 6, 2025 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
About the Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference
Since 1986, organizers of Maine community volunteer efforts have gathered to learn, network, and share thought-provoking discussions with regional and national leaders in the volunteer sector.
The Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference (MVLC) is Maine’s only statewide educational event focused on engaging citizens in volunteer service. The conference is organized by Volunteer Maine as part of its professional development for leaders of community volunteer programs.
Be a presenter at the Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference
Call for Presenters is now open.
Key things to know…Proposals should address the intersection of
The conference theme is Volunteerism: Embracing Civic Engagement & Stewardship.
Proposals should address the intersection of
Volunteerism: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in service to a community
Civic Engagement: the ways citizens participate in their communities to improve conditions and shape the future
Stewardship: the responsible management of something entrusted to one's care
What knowledge, skillset, or story can you share that illuminates the value of connection and stewardship or provides a pathway to those hoping to do more to encourage these key concepts in their agencies and communities?
The call closes at the end of April. Presenters will be notified by mid-May
View a PDF version of the Call for Presenters (PDF)
- 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
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Frequently asked questions
How many people attend the conference? Between 150 - 200 leaders of community volunteers..
Is this only open to volunteer managers? No, anyone who works with volunteers or wants to work with volunteers is encouraged to attend.
Options to support
Option 3: $2,500
- Logo on Volunteer Maine website event page
- Logo on promotional materials
- Thank you post on Volunteer Maine social media (2)
- Logo on sponsorship board Logo on conference hand outs (day of)
- Logo on event signage
- Your company’s promotional materials in conference hand out materials
Option 2: $1,000
- Logo on Volunteer Maine website event page
- Logo on promotional materials
- Thank you post on Volunteer Maine social media (2)
- Logo on sponsorship board
- Logo on conference hand outs (day of)
Option 1: $500
- Logo on Volunteer Maine website event page
- Logo on promotional materials
- Thank you on Volunteer Maine social media (1)
- Logo on sponsorship board
Ready to contribute? Have questions?
Contact Michael Ashmore at Volunteer Maine by phone 207.624.7792, or by email michael.ashmore@maine.gov.
- 2025 Conference Planning Committee
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Volunteer Managers interested in participating the Conference Planning Committee should contact Michae.Ashmore@maine.gov
Michael Ashmore – VM Staff; Diane Lebson – Commission member; Cory Long – Public member; Jennifer Crittenden – Public member; Tilan Copson – VM Staff; Lucy Martin – VM Staff; Tom Meuser – co-chair – Commission member; Lisa Morin – Public member; Kelsey Preecs – – Commission member; Pamela Proulx-Curry – Commission member; Julia Van Steenberghe – co-chair – Commission member