Become A Peer Leader

Women Veterans can become peer leaders by attending a national training or a regional training. Group members who have completed a WoVeN group can also apprentice with an experienced peer leader.

Priority to join a national training is given to peer leader applicants who (1) identify a co-leader, (2) recruit 6-8 group members, and (3) name a time, date and location for WoVeN groups. Check in with WoVeN staff for help in this process: contact@wovenwomenvets.org!

There are many benefits of training locally! When you train with a local peer leader, you expand WoVeN to your own community and help get WoVeN to more Veterans more quickly. National trainings are designed to reach areas of the country where WoVeN groups do not already have a presence.

Group content is centered around themes like life transitions, balance, stress relief, connections, trust and esteem. You can find more information on these topics here.

The WoVeN team has launched new materials! We are calling them Alumni Groups. Let us know if you have any ideas for additional themes!

Forms for requesting Peer Leader materials are on the Peer Leader Resources page. Click on the “Starting a New Group” link to order materials for your group.

We recommend that WoVeN groups are not held in homes. Local libraries, churches, businesses and offices are often willing to loan space. Contact WoVeN staff and trainers for more suggestions on locations for groups.

WoVeN is designed to meet the specific needs of women Veterans. However, there may be instances where an active duty service member transitioning out of the military, or Guard/Reservists may be appropriate for groups – contact your trainer or WoVeN staff to discuss specific details.

All monetary donations can be made directly to WoVeN by following this link. No monetary donations should be made to individual groups; however, WoVeN groups may accept donations of goods such as snacks and meals. Individual groups may apply to WoVeN if there is a need for monetary support.

The WoVeN team is currently developing an online WoVeN store where members will be able to purchase WoVeN items. In the meantime, email contact@wovenwomenvets.org for ways to get WoVeN swag!

WoVeN coins are earned upon completion of WoVeN milestones and in recognition of exceptional efforts to support the WoVeN mission. Examples include running multiple groups, training/mentoring new peer leaders and engaging in outreach efforts. We love to recognize the commitment and excellence of our amazing WoVeN women. Feel free to nominate a deserving WoVeN woman!