Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

Volunteer: Expressive Art

We are looking for folks to come in and share art, dance, writing, and music with our youth.

Organization: Long Creek Youth Development Center

We are looking for folks to come in and share art, dance, writing, and music with our youth.

Organization: Long Creek Youth Development Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 04106

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Classroom volunteers needed in ELL class

Volunteers are needed within the school day from 8am-1pm to work one on one with English Language learners students in literacy and phonics in the classroom. Teacher supervision and support is available .Volunteers would be helping students build skills and develop confidence through literacy and language development

Organization: Deering High School - ME - Portland

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04103

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer with Central Maine Derby

We are always looking for new people to join our league! Our officials come from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and experience. There are two types of officiating positions: skating and non-skating officials. Skating officials (referees) watch the skaters and call penalties. The non-skating officials work a variety of different jobs including timing the penalty box, tracking penalties, tracking score, and timing the jams. We will train you for any position you are interested in, no experience necessary! We always love to have volunteers at our scrimmage practices held Thursdays at 8:15pm and Sundays at 4pm. Contact us for more details.

Organization: Central Maine Derby

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04468

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Driver: Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc Co.'s

Our volunteer drivers provide transportation services for MaineCare recipients, referred services, and forÂ those whoÂ have no other meansÂ of transportation.Â Volunteers use their own vehicles and we reimburse mileage at $0.44 per mile.Â Â Volunteer driversÂ receiveÂ free CPR andÂ First AidÂ training as well as defensive driving and passenger assistance training.Â Â You can drive as little or as much asÂ yourÂ schedule allows.Â We welcome volunteer drivers who are in it for the long-hauls and those who just want to serve in their local communities.

Organization: Waldo Community Action Partners

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04915

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Adopt-a-Trail

Conservation lands stewards needed to help us care for Maine Coast Heritage Trust properties in eastern Washington County. If you like to hike and can fill out a form this job is for you! This opportunity is for individuals or groups who would be willing to hike a specific trail at least once a month and report trail conditions to the local steward. Spend time hiking on spectacular preserves on the Fundy coast. Great way to stay fit and help the environment. Set your own schedule. Minimal monthly time commitment. Adopt a trail for a long-term commitment Other volunteer opportunities available Contact Melissa Lee, Regional Steward at mlee@mcht.org or 259-5041 if interested or for more information.

Organization: Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Washington County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04652

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Trail stewardship

Work with a Maine Coast Heritage Trust Regional Steward to care for area trails in eastern coastal Washington County. If you like to hike and enjoy physical work this position is for you! The work is hard but rewarding and the workplaces are spectacularly beautiful. Use of hand tools, ability to hike and work for hours, desire to spend time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions are all prerequisites. Contact Melissa Lee, Regional Steward at mlee@mcht.org or 259-5041 if interested or for more information.

Organization: Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Washington County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04652

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Domestic Violence Hotline Volunteers

Volunteer Advocates needed on our 24-hour crisis hotline. Do your friends tell you that you are a very good listener? Are you a compassionate and caring person with excellent personal boundaries? Our 40-hour crisis intervention training begins mid-September, and interviews are taking place now. To learn more, contact Christie Kelley at ckelley@newohpeforwomen.org and/or complete and return our volunteer application found at this link: http://www.newhopeforwomen.org/documents/Volunteer_Application.pdf

Organization: New Hope for Women

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Art Teacher for Pre-School Art Class

The Old Town - Orono YMCA is looking to offer a "Pint Sized Piccasos" art class for Pre-School aged children. The program will add to the organizations exisiting group of successful Youth and Family programming. Art experience will be helpful, but not necessary. Enjoyment of working with children a must. Come join our team at the OTOYMCA!

Organization: Old Town - Orono YMCA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04468

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Visitor Center Volunteer

If you know and love Maine, the perfect volunteer opportunity awaits you! Join the Greater Bangor Visitor Center in welcoming visitors and provide invaluable information regarding accommodations, attractions, events, and other aspects that help make memorable experiences. The Greater Bangor Visitor Center volunteers assist travelers upon their arrival to Bangor, Maine. The information center is open only on the weekdays to assist visitors by answering questions, giving maps & directions, assisting with reservations and offering travel, dining and entertainment information. Responsibilities include: Assisting individuals who come into the visitor center to learn more about Maine & the Greater Bangor Region. You’ll meet international visitors, convention attendees, families and more. Maintain visitor center operations by helping keep brochure racks filled and organized Occasionally answer visitor center calls Stock and run small retail area and ticket sales Keep up-to-date on Greater Bangor area events, attractions and more Assist with special events and programming Skills and/or Training: Each volunteer will receive an orientation to the Visitor Center, visitor services and regional destination training. CPR Certification is preferred but not required. Greater Bangor Visitor Center Information: Covering Augusta north to Canadian borders, plus some Canadian travel Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; shifts are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Positions are available year-round; primarily mid-May through end of September Ideally, we would like to have a minimum of 10 hours per week on a regularly scheduled day but time requirements may be flexible depending on volunteer’s availability. The center is run by the Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau and is located at 330 Harlow Street in Intown Plaza, free parking is available. Interested? Give us a call or send us an email. 207-947-5205 info@VisitBangorMaine.com

Organization: Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: So many ways to Help!

See our website for a variety of volunteer opportunities we look forward to hearing from you! www.moorelibrary.org

Organization: Henry D. Moore Parish House And Library

See our website for a variety of volunteer opportunities we look forward to hearing from you! www.moorelibrary.org

Organization: Henry D. Moore Parish House And Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Amazon and Ebay addicts wanted

Help us sell donated and weeded books on Amazon. The money we earn helps us support the purchase of new books and programs. If you are experienced at selling items on Amazon, we need your help. You can work from home on your own PC or use our free wireless access at the library.

Organization: Henry D. Moore Parish House And Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help others through martial arts!

Have you earned your 1st Dan in Olympic Taekwondo? Are you at least 21 years of age and would like to help others by teaching the basics of your art? The Bangor YMCA is in need of a volunteer instructor to teach both youth and adults the basics of Olympic taekwondo. Apply for this rewarding opportunity to help develop the skills and confidence in students that could help them live better lives. This is a perfect opportunity for those in need of instructional hours for testing. We are looking for multiple individuals interested in passing on the skills learned from taekwondo. The Bangor YMCA has a long running martial arts program and is in need of more qualified instructors willing to teach 1 to 3 classes per week. Volunteers teaching children must be able to work with youth ages 4-6, youth ages 7-14, or youth 7-18 and have at least one year of teaching experience at a known school or program. Rank of 1st Dan is required for all unsupervised instructors and individual will undergo a background check. Classes at the Bangor YMCA are available for youth and adult and are typically 60 minutes long for youth and 90 minutes long for adults.

Organization: MARTiAL YOU

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Support people needed throughout Washington and Hancock County

The Beth C. Wright Cancer Center tries to reach a lot of people with one and a half staff people. It takes a lot of volunteers to reach the number of people that the center helps. You can make life better for someone with cancer or recovering with your help directly and indirectly. Do you like to do any of the following tasks: Assist with mailings, light cleaning, filing, answer the phone, organize and maintain our extensive library, computer entry, put together the monthly calendar, help produce a newsletter,distribute posters in community, write news releases, photograph events, work at fundraisers or take on a special project? You can volunteer at the Center or in your local area.

Organization: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Planning, Preparing and Participating in Special Events

We have several events each year- in May the Walk for Life; and in the fall a Bike Ride on the Blue Hill Peninsula. You can help by: Being a leader or member of a planning committee putting up posters soliciting gifts and sponsors assisting with registration, check points, food

Organization: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Are you an organized person?

Some people are born organizers. The Beth Wright Cancer Center has opportunities for such people. Committee members are needed for each of our three big fund raisers each year. Perhaps you would like to be part of a committee to plan conferences. Or if you live in Washington County you might be interested in the Cancer Action Group that is working on bringing more cancer resources to Washington County.

Organization: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04605

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Show Off Your Computer Knowldge

We are a small non-profit ( one and half-staff ) that does a great job helping people with cancer in Washington and Hancock Counties but are technologically challenged and could use the help of people with technology know- how to help us. If you can help with one or more of the following things or you are a business who could spare a small amount of employee expertise, you will make our work easier and give us more time to concentrate on the people we serve. In many cases it’s just a matter of teaching us how or showing us how to fix glitches. Examples of the kinds of things we need help with are: Setting up Mail Chimp, networking computers, removing duplicate files, transferring information from an old computer email system, assisting with address book issues, moving some group lists from one computer to another, redoing our Links page on our website- removing and adding links, Facebook knowledge – we can’t seem to change some pictures, find easier ways to share information with our database, advice on software to meet our needs, adjustments to an access database, figuring out the transfer system on our phones.

Organization: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 04605

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Train/Railroad - Car Attendant

The Car Attendant interacts with the public. He/she answers questions from the public about the organization, train, railroad and various historical information. The Car Attendant ensures the comfort of passengers by assisting them to find seats, open windows and/or snacks.

Organization: Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Train/Railroad - Gift Shop Associate

The Gift Shop Associate is responsible for interacting with the public, selling tickets for the train, selling gift shops items and keeping inventory. The Gift Shop Associate will assist the State Agent with duties in around the station; including light cleaning, dusting, care and custody of museum collections and interpreting historic collections.

Organization: Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Train/Railroad - Track

Track Maintenance or "Track Crew" responsibilities may include jobs such as inspecting the railroad track, watching for loose or broken rail, washouts, fallen trees or other hazards along the track. They may repair track and switches, trim trees & brush, remove debris from the track, clean water culverts or may more related tasks.

Organization: Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Train/Railroad - Brakeman

The Brakeman assists the Engineer to provide a safe trip for the passengers on the train. He/she checks signs and crossings and communicates with the Engineer. The Brakeman also communicates with the Conductor about the movement of the train. He operates switches and watches for safety issues and emergencies along the train's route. The Brakeman also assists the Engineer in inspecting locomotive and railroad cars before leaving the station and at the end of the day. He/she may complete forms related to the train trip and/or inspections completed.

Organization: Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Train/Railroad - Conductor

The Conductor is in charge of the movement of the train, determining when the trains starts and Stops. He/she provides travel orders to the Engineer and the Brakeman. The Conductor will collect tickets and provides information to the passengers along the travel route. The Conductor is assisted by Car Attendants.

Organization: Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Y? Because we need your help!

The Piscataquis Regional YMCA has lots of events and day-to-day needs and we'd love to have your help! We're looking for all sorts of help - anything from facilities help in the building, to help with event planning and organization, to teaching a fitness class, to marketing and public relations. You have a skill? I bet we need your help!

Organization: Piscataquis Regional YMCA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Leader and Recruiter

Independent Home Resources is looking for the right individual to assist us in recruiting other volunteers to assist our organization. In addition, this individual should have experience with fund raising events and ideas. This individual will work with the volunteers in a supervisory role.

Organization: Independent Home Resources

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Grantwriter

Independent Home Resources a nonprofit organization servicing Maine. We are currently in need of two (2) experienced grantwriters on a volunteer basis to assist us in researching potential state and federal grants and grantwriting.

Organization: Independent Home Resources

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Everyone needs the Internet these days! Be a computer coach

Our library offers free computer and Internet access but many people need help setting up their first email account, search the Web or formatting a resume. If you can offer basic computer skills one-on -one with our patrons, we can be the information hub of the town! People could sign up for one hour sessions and you would set your hours of availability.

Organization: Porter Memorial Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Be a Storytime Conductor

What could be better than an eager audience who will appreciate your dramatic flair?! Share your favorite children's books during story time. We are looking for upbeat, friendly conductors who will be comfortable with public speaking and singing - especially I front of young children.

Organization: Porter Memorial Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Old buildings need loving care

A few hours a week can help us keep our historic building comfortable, safe and inviting. We need a dependable and cooperative person who can perform minor repairs, paint touch-ups, and seasonal preparations.

Organization: Porter Memorial Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Housing Repair and Weatherization

Help people stay warm and safe throughout the winter. During the spring, summer and fall, volunteers repair and weatherize homes of low income residents in Washington County. We welcome church groups to spend a few days to a week living and working in Downeast Maine.

Organization: Maine Sea Coast Mission

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Do you love fresh vegetables?

Help provide fresh vegetables to our neighbors who are unable to afford them. The Maine Sea Coast Mission Downeast Campus in Cherryfield has an organic garden, raised beds, and a year round greenhouse that supply the Mission Food Pantry and the Downeast Table of Plenty with fresh produce each week. They are managed by volunteers who help water, weed, transplant seedlings and harvest the crop. We can use help with all of these garden chores.

Organization: Maine Sea Coast Mission

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Be a Friend!

This is a unique opportunity to become more involved with other people. You may provide companionship by doing such things as taking walks together, read, write letters, reminisce and just be a friend. You may even share information about healthful living and activities of daily life or go shopping together. One of the most important roles in being a Senior Companion is to combat loneliness and isolation that threatens independence and health.

Organization: Senior Companion Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >55 years old

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Meet new friends!

Become a Senior Companion Program Volunteer. Assist homebound or isolated adults to maximize, maintain, or regain their independence and safely remain in their home for as long as possible. Senior Companion volunteers spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week visiting clients to provide companionship; walks, reading, letter writing, and shopping. They assist in educating clients regarding healthy living, offer friendly visits to alleviate isolation and loneliness and provide respite care to caregivers.

Organization: Senior Companion Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >55 years old

Zip Code: 04401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hope House Homeless Shelter

Volunteers are needed to donate food and volunteer to prepare food for residents at the emergency shelter and transitional housing. 100 or more individuals are fed year-round at this site which is the largest shelter in northern and eastern Maine.

Organization: Penobscot Community Health Care

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Creativity Corner: Building and Creating

This activity is something we do every Thursday at 11:00. We use recycled materials to build and create whatever your imagination will allow. Sometimes there is a theme and sometimes not. It's a great opportunity to offer children a chance to explore and use their imaginations creatively.

Organization: Maine Discovery Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Weekend Activity Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer to help facilitate the Saturday and Sunday afternoon activities. These are usually scheduled for 2:00 both days. It could be anything from making Tie-Dye Treasure Purses to making Apple Seed Necklaces. There's something different every weekend. Here's a description for "Johnny Apple Seed Day": Did you know Johnny Appleseed was a real person? Hear his story and celebrate amazing apples with us. Try fresh pressed apple juice, make apple seed necklaces, print with apples and take the taste test challenge for different apple varieties!

Organization: Maine Discovery Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Take "The Next Step" to make a difference in the life of a victim of domestic abuse in Washington or Hancock County.

""When I was sitting in court, scared and alone, you came to sit with me and let me know that I was not really alone at all. I can never thank you enough." These are actual words from a person who had a court advocate with them on the day of a hearing for a protection order. A court advocate provides a basic understanding of the way the court procedures work, but more importantly, the advocate is there to hold a hand or help someone be as calm as possible. "I called just to talk because I was so confused and afraid. You listened and cared." This synopsis of feelings is very real. Our hotline volunteers answer calls directed through an answering service from their homes. Although there are occasional serious emergency calls, most of the calls that we handle are from people who just need to feel reassured that they have a right to be free from abuse. Neither position calls for prior experience with domestic abuse, but each does require compassion, sensitivity and clear communication skills. These two positions are ways that anyone can make a real difference, one person at a time, in standing up against domestic violence in our community. A small commitment of time from you, as little as a few hours once a month, can help people to feel less alone and may even save lives.

Organization: The Next Step Domestic Violence Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Direct service volunteers

We are in need of volunteers to provide various types of services, including: Hotline worker (from your home), Court advocate, Support Group facilitator, and Childcare worker. We provide all of the training you need; all that is required is a commitment to ending domestic abuse. This work is very satisfying and rewarding. Victims and survivors of abuse have told us that our services helped them stay safe and find the courage to change their lives. If you are interested, please contact us at 667-0176 or 255-4934

Organization: The Next Step Domestic Violence Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tutors

We are looking for tutors interested in working with individuals or small groups of adult learners building academic skills including reading, writing, or math. Reading support for English Language Learners and basic computer instruction for a variety of adult learners is welcome.

Organization: Lewiston Adult Education

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04240

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Council

We are actively recruiting for members to join the Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Council. This group acts as the governing and fundraising board for the Community Concepts Big Brothers Big Sisters program. This Council meets monthly for 1-2 hours to review financial documents, make programmatic decisions and brainstorm and implement fundraising plans. We are looking for indiiduals who work or live in one of the three counties that we serve: Androscoggin, Oxford or Franklin County. Members are asked to serve a one year term. Please contact Kristen Gilley, Program Manager, for more information at kgilley@community-concepts.org

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Community Concepts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04240

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Big Brother or Big Sister!

Community Concepts Big Brothers Big Sisters stands on the mission of providing strong and enduring, professionally supported 1 to 1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Being a Big Brother or a Big Sister does not require any special skills. A volunteer is expected to become a friend to a child and is not expected to be a skilled counselor or social worker. Our volunteers are expected to make a minimum commitment of one year to the program. During that year, Bigs in our Community-Based program are expected to spend 6-8 hours a month with their LIttle Brother or Sister. Bigs in our Site-Based program commit to meeting a child during school or an afterschool program for one hour a week for an entire school year. In the Community-Based program, children are between the ages of 7-14 when they come into our program. Community-Based Bigs typically pick up a Little at his or her house and have outings in the community doing activities that both people enjoy doing. Site-Based Bigs typically meet Littles during lunch or for a regular hour each week during an afterschool program. The qualities we are looking for in our volunteers are maturity, stability, patience, consistency and reliability. Care is taken to match volunteers and children who share interests and seem compatible.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Community Concepts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04240

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Site Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for a Volunteer Site Based Coordinator in the Farmington/Wilton area! STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Big Brothers Big Sisters Site Coordinator conducts his or herself professionally with high school and/or college students who are Big Brothers and Big Sisters, elementary and middle school aged Little Brothers & Little Sisters, and school personnel. Volunteer would be responsible for coordinating the Academy Hill School site based program on Monday afternoons from 3-4:30pm throughout the school year. This is a one year commitment. All considered applicants will complete background checks, interview and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America training. *This volunteer position can also be completed for course credit for college students. SPECIFIC TASKS: Build and maintain positive community relationships by effectively communicating with agency staff, administrative staff and teachers in target sites. Promote positive relationships within Big Brothers Big Sisters Program by helping with recruitment of Bigs and Littles, assisting with the enrollment process, and supporting matches between mentors and children based on the needs of the children and the interests, personality, and experiences of the mentors; by monitoring and supervising matches according to established policies and procedures, providing support and information as needed. Provide support to agency fundraising efforts by participating in fundraising activities. ENSURE PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICES by competently dealing with customers in a courteous and respectful manner, promptly following up on questions, providing business-like replies to inquiries and requests, by maintaining standards of exemplary professional conduct. CONTRIBUTE TO TEAM EFFORT by prioritizing according to the needs of the program and Program Manager, accepting additional duties within the BBBS program to meet overall program goals, attending staff meetings, scheduled case conferencing, and actively participating in program teams as needed. CARRY OUT ASSIGNED PROJECTS by working under the direction of the Program Manager or Program Director to assist other program staff with special projects. SUPPORT AGENCY MISSION by participating in agency-wide activities; being involved in community activities and fostering a spirit of cooperation.

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Community Concepts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04938

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sew a Smile!

We are in need of volunteers to sew bright, cheery pillowcaseÂ for children staying in our local Maine hospitals. Most volunteers use their own supplies in their homes but we do have community events that we list on our website. Donated fabric is available if needed. Click here for a link to the pillowcase instructions. You can find us on facebook Â Thank you! Â Â

Organization: Ryan's Case for Smiles - formerly ConKerr Cancer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Coordinator - Bangor Area

A coordinator is needed in the Bangor Area -Pick up pillowcases from local drop off sites -Deliver pillowcases to local hospitals (EMMC) -Set up sewing events -Interact with volunteers Â Can be as little as 1 hour a month or more depending on how much you want to grow your area. Will need transportation

Organization: Ryan's Case for Smiles - formerly ConKerr Cancer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 04401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Ice House Construction phase II

Please consider joining us near Lake Auburn to re-build a historic Ice House stone and wood structure to house the new PRST Trailer Groomer. Masonry and carpentry skills a plus! Contact Dan@auburnwatershed.org or 207.650.2398 for more info!

Organization: Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelers

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 04210

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Foundation repairs

Please join us in the next month repairing an historic foundation for the building of a public shelter and storage facility for our new trail groomer!

Organization: Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelers

Please join us in the next month repairing an historic foundation for the building of a public shelter and storage facility for our new trail groomer!

Organization: Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelers

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 04210

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Docent

Museum Docent Description The word docent is derived from the Latin word â€œdocere,â€ meaning â€œto teach.â€ Docents at the Poland Spring Preservation Society will be teaching our visitors about the Maine State Building, All Souls Chapel and The Historic Bottling Plant, along with the history of the property. This position is seasonal, May through October. Internships are also available if college credit is needed. Benefits will include: -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Subscription to The Turret -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Free Admission for Immediate Family members when accompanied by the employed docent -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Attendance to networking events Training Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Training will be done by the Administrative Assistant. They will provide the tour speech and books to read about the history of the area. There are also numerous people available to ask questions about the history, if one is unclear. Docents will be required to shadow a tour by Admin or Volunteer, for each building before working independently. First tour will be supervised and critiqued. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Training for other job duties will also be provided by the Administrative Assistant. Tours After the satisfactory completion of these requirements, docents will be requested to give tours. You will be responsible for keeping up with the frequently changing exhibitions and occasional changes to the permanent collections in the following ways: -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Read materials related to the exhibitions and tour-giving methods. The Museumâ€™s library of catalogues, art journals, books, and special exhibition information is available to docents anytime during Museum hours. -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Stay in contact with Administrative Assistant (Kate MacGregor). She will be glad to work personally with you to help you prepare for your tours. Contact her if you have any questions or special needs at (207) 860-8513. Â Other Duties Docents will also be required to: -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Welcome and greet guests and receiving admission fee, in the Maine State Building and All Souls Chapel -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gift shop and membership sales -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Helping with updates on exhibits -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cataloging of objects and artifacts -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Daily up keep and cleaning of buildings Before and after weddings and other events -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Answering of phones -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Promoting fundraisers and weekly events

Organization: Poland Spring Preservation Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 04274

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Shelter Greeters

Get involved by greeting and directing visitors to the pets of their choice!

Organization: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Get involved by greeting and directing visitors to the pets of their choice!

Organization: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Foster Parenting

Be part of a growing number of very special individuals and families who generously open up their homes to kitty mom's-to-be or new kitty moms and her kittens. This includes caring for, nurturing, socializing, medicating, grooming and teaching the fostered animals. Each commitment typically lasts between 1 week and 2 months.

Organization: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Kennel Helpers

A great volunteer opportunity for those that don't mind getting down and dirty for the animals! Daily housekeeping is a necessity when working with animals.

Organization: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

A great volunteer opportunity for those that don't mind getting down and dirty for the animals! Daily housekeeping is a necessity when working with animals.

Organization: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteers Needed - Poster Distribution

Museum L-A in Lewiston is looking for volunteers to help put up posters for museum events on an as needed basis. There is a list for both Lewiston and Auburn of where posters should be distributed. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Organization: Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: ""Wood" you like to work with your hands?

Can you get creative with a lathe? Do you long to break out of the cookie-cutter birdhouse and stepping stool molds of woodworking? Then we want you! This summer we're hosting a variety of this ever-so-hip-these-days photo booths during Art Walks. We've created some paper mustaches, funny hats and speech bubbles for folks to use as props but would love to have some more durable wooden versions created. We'll need a variety of mustaches, beards, glasses, hats, lips and more in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. They'll need to be attached solidly to wooden dowels so folks can hold them up during their pictures! In addition to all that other stuff there are some really creative pieces we'd love to have as well. (A Batman Mask! Shakespeare's Hair! chalkboard painted thought bubbles!) We've got the templates you need to get started but welcome your own creative ideas as well! If you have the desire to make any or all of these we want you! Supply your own wood, dowels and paint or let us help pay for it (Just tell us what to get!)

Organization: Lewiston Public Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer tutors needed at Lewiston Public Library!

Help kids achieve academic success by offering homework help and general support! The program runs Monday-Thursday and offers drop-in homework help for students in grades 6 -12, with most students in grades 7-10. It runs from 3:30-5:30 and an average of 30 students come every day. It is primarily attended by ELL students from the refugee communities. These are very hard-working students and we are grateful for any time you can commit to helping them. You don?t need to be a math whiz or a spelling bee champ to help out ? and you don't need previous tutoring/teaching experience to apply. A lot of the students just need help understanding what they are reading, writing answers with correct grammar, using the computer to do projects, and learning basic math. Volunteers are provided with initial pre-service training before their first day and then ongoing support throughout the year.

Organization: Lewiston Public Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Teen Homework Helpers

Brief description: If you're a teen who likes kids and would enjoy helping little ones ages 7 - 12 with their homework then we want you! After school we get a variety of kids with a wide variety of homework who just need someone to guide them. Sometimes it's sitting with them while they read a story aloud, sometimes it's practicing multiplication tables, sometimes it's writing a book report, but it's always fun to help a kid learn and see those "Aha!" moments on their little faces! Responsibilities: Without doing it for them, guide kids through doing their homework Encourage the kids you?re helping to follow Library Rules Outcomes: Your help will assist Lewiston in becoming a well educated community. Time Requirement: 2 hours per week Skills: Patience Love of children Flexibility Benefits: Assist one of the largest and most popular libraries in Maine Looks great on a college or job application Gain experience working in a well established and respected nonprofit organization

Organization: Lewiston Public Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Communications Coordinator

?Communication Coordinator for monthly membership meetings (4hr/month Oct-May) o create/distribute press release to local paper(s) o Update Facebook o Electronic Marketing to Stanton e-mail address book

Organization: Stanton Bird Club

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Stewardship Committee Member

The Stanton Bird Club owns and manages the Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston, and the Woodbury Nature Sanctuary in Monmouth/Litchfield. The Stewardship Committee meets 3 times a year to discuss maintenance needs and policies pertaining to the Sanctuaries.

Organization: Stanton Bird Club

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Board Member

Stanton Bird Club currently has a Board opening. Board members meet on the second Monday of the month from 7-9pm at Hathrone Hall on the Bates College Campus in Lewiston, ME. Board members are also asked to serve on one of the following commitee's: Stewardship, Eduction, Membership, Nominating or Finance.

Organization: Stanton Bird Club

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04240

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Program Director - Monthly meetings

The Stanton Bird Club is looking for a Program Director. This position finds and recommends 8 speakers a year for the club's monthly meetings (Oct-May). Program subjects are typically around environment, nature, birds, local conservation. Small travel stipends are available for speakers. Director is a volunteer position.

Organization: Stanton Bird Club

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04240

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Driver

Our Transportation Department is looking for conscientious individuals to drive members in our community without access to transportation to medical appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles, and are reimbursed for their mileage at .41 per mile, effective 10/31/2014. Drivers can accept as much work as their personal schedule permits.

Organization: Community Concepts, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Be a Volunteer Driver

Test Drive These Benefits: Earn Extra income Help those in your community Receive discounts and incentives Make new friends Set your own schedule Community Concepts is seeking volunteer drivers in Androscoggin Franklin and Oxford Counties. Work out of Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford and Sagadhoc Counties. Earn mileage reimbursement and incentives and set your own schedules. Call for more information call Kirk at 333-6442, or 1-800-866-5588 or visit www.community-concepts.org

Organization: Community Concepts, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer with Exchange Students

Do you want to make a greater impact on the world? Do you love learning about other cultures and interacting with people? Then you should become a volunteer with YFU USA.

Youth for Understanding USA (YFU) is one of the world’s largest and most respected international exchange programs. YFU exchanges American and international students in over 60 countries worldwide! Whatever you are good at or interested in, you will find a volunteer position at YFU that is ideal for you!

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks, including:

Mentoring students, families and schools Encouraging potential American students to study abroad and families to host international students Interviewing prospective students and host families Planning and conducting orientations for students and families Sharing information with the community about YFU programs and opportunities Performing administrative activities Join our strong and vibrant volunteer base and help change the world! Take the first step in becoming a YFU volunteer: apply online at http://yfuusa.org/volunteer/apply-now.php. This opportunity is ongoing and flexible. You can volunteer in your free time, and work within your own school or work schedule!

For more information about volunteering, please call Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228 or email mblom@yfu.org.

Organization: Youth for Understanding

Do you want to make a greater impact on the world? Do you love learning about other cultures and interacting with people? Then you should become a volunteer with YFU USA.

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks, including:

For more information about volunteering, please call Maggie Blom at 202-774-5228 or email mblom@yfu.org.

Organization: Youth for Understanding

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Educational Surrogate Parent

The Maine Department of Education is looking for people around the state to volunteer to become Educational Surrogate Parents.

An educational surrogate parent is responsible for making sure that students (typically special education students in residential placements), who have no available parents, are getting all of the special education services that they need from the school. (This is not tutoring)

It doesn't take a lot of time and the reward in knowing that you helped a special education student with their education is so worth it.

There is more information on our website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/specialed/programs/surrogate/index.html

Organization: Maine Department of Education - Educational Surrogate Parent Program

The Maine Department of Education is looking for people around the state to volunteer to become Educational Surrogate Parents.

It doesn't take a lot of time and the reward in knowing that you helped a special education student with their education is so worth it.

There is more information on our website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/specialed/programs/surrogate/index.html

Organization: Maine Department of Education - Educational Surrogate Parent Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: NAMI Basics Co-Teacher

Gain the skills you need to co-teach a 6-week NAMI Basics course

Learn how to teach an evidence-based education program to family members or caretakers of children or adolescents living with mental illness.

This training is open to family members or caretakers who have had a child or adolescent with mental illness and who can commit to co-teaching the 6-week NAMI Basics course to other families in your local area.

The fundamentals of caring for you, your family and your child with mental illness.

NAMI Basics is an educational program for parents and primary caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. It covers the fundamentals of caring for yourself, for your family and for your child.

Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine (NAMI Maine)

Gain the skills you need to co-teach a 6-week NAMI Basics course

Learn how to teach an evidence-based education program to family members or caretakers of children or adolescents living with mental illness.

The fundamentals of caring for you, your family and your child with mental illness.

Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maine (NAMI Maine)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04101

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Telephone Recovery Support Volunteers

Our telephone recovery support (TRS) is designed to help people stay in recovery from addictive substances. This program is a free service and trained volunteers make weekly calls for 12 weeks to individuals at any stage of their recovery. The calls are an opportunity to "check in" and see how they are doing, identify any issues and connect them to community resources as needed.

Organization: Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 04330

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Money Minders Volunteers

We need volunteers statewide to participate in our Money Minders Program, a program which is aimed at helping older adults maintain their independence and peace of mind. The Money Minders Program matches trained, supervised, bonded volunteers with adults 55 and older who need help establishing a monthly budget and ensuring that all bills get paid in a timely and accurate manner.

One corps of trained volunteers helps clients sort bills, establish a budget and prepare (but not sign) checks to pay their monthly expenses. Bill paying volunteers meet with clients in their homes, or another mutually agreed upon place, to assist them with their bills. These volunteers do not exercise control over any client's funds, and all transactions are made from a designated account with a running balance of less than $3,500.

Other volunteers have been trained as auditors to periodically review the financial activity in each client's designated account to monitor for inconsistencies that might indicate a problem within the program.

Volunteers in the Money Minders Program must provide 3 references that are checked, they are interviewed in depth and receive criminal background checks. All volunteers receive in-service training and understand and respect the program policy of not taking control of a client’s finances.

Organization: Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Allow Groups: No