October 2026

Ending Hunger Corps Volunteer Pathways VISTA

Major Projects:

• Continued research on volunteer engagement best practices
• Sent out October edition of Pathways to ServeMaine initiative
• Attended Serving with Dignity Training
• Draft and development of first Pathways to ServeMaine Resource – a guide on creating accessible volunteer opportunities
• Set up data collection on ServeMaine.org through Google Analytics

Issues to be aware of:

• None

Major focus of effort in new month/Ongoing:

• Feedback and edits for guide on accessible volunteer opportunities
• Continued volunteer engagement and volunteer best practices research
• Planning on how to engage with and support enrollment and eligibility specialists