Support Pediatric Patients with Project Sunshine! (Portland, ME)

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Description

We are currently seeking volunteers to support our in-person 'Here to Play' volunteer program at medical facility partners across the county. You can view more details about the program here: https://projectsunshine.org/here-to-play

Application: If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your information through Volunteer Match or apply on our website at https://projectsunshine.org/community-volunteer-application

Please email volunteer@projectsunshine.org if you have any questions.

In Person Volunteering: 

  • Facilitate developmentally appropriate arts and crafts activities for children ages 3-18 based on the agreed upon schedule with the medical facility and your chapter  
  • Bring a bright, positive attitude and energy 
  • Arrive at your medical facility in a prompt and punctual manner
  • Set up and break down of play area with program supplies 
  • Keep an open line of communication with your chapter leader 
  • Adhere to all Project Sunshine and medical facility policies 

In-person Training requirements:

  • Online Volunteer Application (15 minutes) 
  • New Volunteer Training (1 hour) 
  • New Volunteer Training Quiz (15 minutes) 
  • In-person Volunteering Training (30 minutes) 
  • Potential Facility Clearance Process 

Requirements: 

  • Must be 18+ years old 
  • Must reside in the United States 
  • Must pass a criminal background check 
  • Must be COVID-19 vaccinated 
  • Complete all Project Sunshine onboarding and medical facility clearance processes 

Qualifications: 

  • Passion for the Project Sunshine mission and working with children 
  • Positive and openminded attitude
  • Interest or experience working in the medical field (a plus) 
  • Experience working with children 3-18 years old (a plus) 

Whether it is watching the smile on a child’s face grow when they yell 'BINGO!’ or seeing them use their brilliant imagination by bringing a ceramic animal to life, Project Sunshine volunteers get a unique experience brightening the lives of children who are going through hard times. 

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
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Location

Get Connected Icon 22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME  04102