This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills, participants will walk away with a basic understanding of MPA worldview along with basic communications strategies. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because space is limited, we ... Read More
Designed to cover the fundamentals of building organized people power, canvassers and organizers and any other staff with similar responsibilities can expect lots of hands-on-practice with the fundamentals. This training particularly emphasizes role plays and live practice out in the real world. This is a three-day training, no overnight. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept ... Read More
This training will focus in on how to apply your message to a mail program, as well as volunteer management. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. We aim to offer these trainings to as many ... Read More
Our Summer Summit brings together MPA staff and members for a high-energy day of learning, reflection, and connection. We’ll review the latest legislative session, reflect on the first six months of the Trump administration, and highlight the impact of grassroots organizing across Maine. The afternoon features hands-on workshops in key organizing skills, like direct action, power mapping, campaign strategy, and ... Read More
This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills. Participants will walk away with the basic skills to facilitate and effective group meeting. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because space is limited, we may not ... Read More
This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills. Participants walk away ready to hit the doors! You will learn awareness of the different canvassing strategies and purposes, along with how one might employ this tactic to advance campaigns. This event will occur the third Thursday of ... Read More
This training will cover everything you need to know to run for municipal office! Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. We aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the ... Read More
Open to all staff and volunteers interested in understanding the origins of these injustices, and the skills necessary to tackle them (inside and outside our organizations). This training will be two days and one overnight at MPA's China house. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about ... Read More
This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills. It will take place three weeks before municipal elections in order to learn how you can plug in to help local candidates. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA ... Read More