Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

Clerical support needed at the Bangor Red Cross Blood Donation Center. Responsibilities include:

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

The City of Lewiston has opened the Community Resiliency Center (CRC) in downtown Lewiston to provide supportive services for victims, survivors, first responders, families, and anyone in the larger community impacted by the mass violence.

Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers for the following positions at the CRC (in-person or virtually):

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Red Cross is 90% staffed by volunteers - they are our workforce! Volunteers serve all up and down our organization and, as a recruiter, I can't do it alone for the whole state of Maine. In my role as the one and only full-time Volunteer Recruitment Specialist for the state, I need volunteers myself! How about you?

The recruitment effort takes many forms.  There's internet research, online postings, virtual events to run, tracking of progress, and even events to attend. Also, almost all of this can be done from your choice location as long as you have connectivity.  The exception would be if you want to go out in your community (like to post flyers) or decide to attend a local event for me.

To learn more, email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Please consider joining us in a temporary volunteer position NOW and get fully trained for free. Your travel arrangement and costs, food and lodging are all cover by Red Cross. Most disaster deployments call for a 14 day commitment and ability to work multiple shifts on consecutive days. Due to the ever changing nature of large scale disasters, deployment cannot be guaranteed.

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

Work in person at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster supporting day-to-day activities such as:

Provide excellent compassionate customer service be prepared to observe all safety protocols. This position requires the ability to build effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents, strong written and verbal communication skills, physical ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including climbing stairs and can lift/transport supplies up to 20 pounds multiple times per shift, along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

Work in person to connect Disaster clients with resources, comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to disaster.  

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

For licensed healthcare professionals only & can be a 10-day commitment if needed

Work in person in alignment with your licensure at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster. Duties include:

This position requires an unencumbered license in medical field, strong relationship building and communications skills, along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

In disaster situation often homes are destroyed and things we take for granted--sitting on the sofa or reaching for the breakfast cereal--are a memory. Together, we can meet the needs to support those who need our help the most.  Please join us!

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Perhaps the best protection against emergencies is education. The American Red Cross would much rather meet members of the community before a disaster than after. This is why we offer free programs for different ages and organizations led by Volunteer Instructors, Presenters, and Assistants. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge, to flex your teaching abilities, and to use your communications skills, all while doing your part to save lives and property. All training provided; only sign up for shifts and sessions that fit your schedule!

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR YOUTH
Save lives and prevent injury through The Pillowcase Project. The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40- or 60-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. Numerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit. Team Member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer!

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR ADULTS
Be Red Cross Ready teaches people how to prepare for and respond to disasters likely to occur in their community. Participants in Hands Only CPR learn how to check for consciousness, call 911 (or the local emergency number) and give continuous chest compressions. Ready Rating helps businesses, schools, and organizations become better prepared for disasters and other emergencies. All of these are led by volunteer Presenters and Assistants.

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

As a blood drive volunteer in Piscataquis, Penobscot, Somerset, or Waldo county, you'll be asked to serve just once every  month. While it may not be frequent, it truly is important, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to form meaningful relationships with the donors.

Your role as a volunteer involves warmly greeting donors and ensuring their comfort during their visit. After their donation, you'll make sure they have access to refreshments and engage in friendly conversations. As they prepare to leave, you'll likely be the last Red Crosser to thank them and tell them you hope to see them next time.

If you are a people person, are at least 16 years old, and possess some computer skills to assist with donor check-in procedures, there could almost not be a better opportunity!

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

The City of Lewiston has opened the Community Resiliency Center (CRC) in downtown Lewiston to provide supportive services for victims, survivors, first responders, families, and anyone in the larger community impacted by the mass violence.

Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers for the following positions at the CRC (in-person or virtually):

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Join us for our 94th year of creating Broadway quality theater for audiences in the northeast, the 2026 season at the historic Ogunquit Playhouse!

Volunteers have been the face of the Playhouse for nearly 100 years. These roles help to deliver our "best in class" customer service experience in making visitors feel the warmth and sense of history at this icon of the Northeast.

This volunteer opportunity begins immediately to prepare for the 2026 Season. Work with OP Safety and Compliance Officer to update training materials has begun, and shows begin early May 2026 running through November 2026.

About the Workplace Safety Specialist/Trainers:

Are you organized, like people, and passionate about safety and equity?

Educators take notice! Safety Specialist volunteers will help OP Safety and Compliance Officer build and deliver training for the Ogunquit Playhouse safety plans and evacuation plans.

Some specialists will train our visiting design and production crews, as well as our actors and other volunteers in safety plans for various buildings on and off our campus. Trainings will happen throughout the season when new show companies arrive.

Other safety specialists may assist in writing, finalizing approved training to be delivered by trainers. Other safety specialists could update our Safety Training database to ensure all volunteer and paid staff have received and are up to date on their training.

Safety trainings will include Emergency Evacuation training, Active Attacker training, and more. 

Safety Specialists will work together to ensure records are current for staff who have or have not had various trainings, and will follow-up with scheduling.

Join the cast! Welcome our guests as they prepare to be entertained in the Ogunquit Playhouse celebrating our 94th season!

Volunteers have been the face of the Playhouse for nearly 100 years. These roles help to deliver our "best in class" customer service experience in making visitors feel the warmth and sense of history at this icon of the Northeast.

Volunteer opportunities will begin Spring 2026 with training, and shows begin early May 2026.

Join us for our 94th year of creating Broadway quality theater for audiences in the northeast, the 2026 season at the historic Ogunquit Playhouse!

Go to the following link to get started as an Ogunquit Playhouse volunteer!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuxYQLyvpL0ovr9D5qm1ppsoFzOnNT7byf-ejfSQaHsP5DBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Every day, the Humane Society of Waterville depends on the kindness and commitment of volunteers like you to help care for our animals and support our mission. Whether you're walking playful dogs, socializing shy cats, keeping things clean behind the scenes, or assisting with important administrative tasks like processing adoptions and answering phones, there’s a place for you!

We also offer team opportunities for group projects. This is perfect for businesses, schools, or community groups looking to make a meaningful impact together. Whatever your skills or interests, we may have just the right fit.

Our volunteer shifts run for 2 hours and are available between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM. If you're interested in volunteering or organizing a team project, just reach out via email and we can discuss the best opportunity for you!

Help us keep the Arboretum's lawns and trails maintained. 

Equipment and Training Provided

Flexible Schedule

Volunteer when it works for you during our business hours (Wed-Sat 10:30am-4:30pm)

Share your skills and help someone reach their potential. Literacy Volunteer tutors are needed for basic reading and writing, math and digital literacy. Tutors are needed to support New Mainers learn English. You can be the reason someone is able to get a job, read to their children, and have a sense of accomplishment about their learning. No teaching experience is required, and we provide training. The next training will be April 28, May 5, and May 12, 2026. This Training is in-person and will be held at Augusta Adult and Community Education (AACE), 22 Armory Street, Augusta, ME 04330. The first session is an orientation that gives participants an understanding of the Literacy Volunteer program and the role of a tutor. It gives attendees an opportunity to see if this is the right fit for them. The next two sessions are about adult learning principles and teaching people of different cultures. This is a collaboration with AACE and Capitol Area New Mainers (CANMP). Registration will be through AACE. Check the LVK website for training updates.

Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is the now the Kennebec County Affiliate for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. 

As the world’s leading program for giving books to young children, 0-5, the Imagination Library has proven its impact through years of remarkable achievements. Whether the invaluable time spent reading with a child, or the effects on early childhood literacy factors that have lifelong effects, the Imagination Library has a far-reaching spectrum of impact from the measurable to the immeasurable. Books are mailed directly to each child at no cost to the family. When families read together children are more prepared to enter school and develop a lasting interest in reading. Volunteers are needed to help promote the program.

The Ronald McDonald House provides a comfortable, safe, and free place for families to stay while their children are in the hospital or receiving medical or mental health treatment locally. The Bangor House is looking for volunteers to help keep this "home away from home" running strong!

Volunteers assist with a variety of activities based on their preferences and skills. Volunteers may check new families into the house, provide front desk coverage, answer phones, and assist with other administrative tasks. Volunteers are here to support families by answering their questions or providing a listening ear. They also help keep the house clean and organized and restock supplies.

Volunteers work in shifts either weekly, biweekly, monthly, or occasionally. Shifts are typically 3 hours but can be flexible depending on the volunteer's availability.

If you are interested in supporting families while their children are in the hospital or receiving treatment locally, we would love to hear from you! 

The Ronald McDonald Family Room provides an additional resource to the medical services provided to families at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Our Family Room, located on the pediatric inpatient floor, is a respite space for families whose children are hospitalized. The room includes a full kitchen, dining area, sitting area with a TV, as well as a washer and dryer. This is a non-clinical, comfortable space for families to relax just a few steps away from their child’s hospital room.

RMHC is looking for compassionate, hospitable, and encouraging volunteers to be ambassadors for Northern Light and RMHC. Volunteers should enjoy working with families, be engaging and friendly, and be able to communicate effectively with families and staff.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
• Welcome families and introduce them to the Family Room.
• Provide a listening ear and encouragement.
• Restock supplies: snacks, coffee, etc.
• Inventory items and communicate needs to Ronald McDonald House staff about room needs. 
• Keep the room tidy, clean, and organized

Shifts are available every day including weekends. Shifts can be flexible and are based on the volunteer's availability. Volunteers will complete the volunteer training requirements for Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and then work with RMHC staff to learn more about the Family Room. 

The Ronald McDonald House in Bangor is seeking individuals to assist with overnight shifts on occasional weeknights and/or weekends. Overnight shifts during the week begin at 9:00pm and end at 8:00am the following day. Shifts include sleep time from 11:00pm to 7:00am, as long as there are no emergencies in the house. Weekend shifts may be extended depending on the volunteer's preference. 

Volunteers arrive at 9:00pm and meet with evening shift volunteers or staff to transfer over the house. They complete closing procedures including turning off lights, ensuring doors are locked and closing the office. Volunteers check in with families to offer assistance or support as needed. Volunteers sleep in a private room with an attached bathroom. Volunteers may sleep during the overnight shift but must respond to any emergency calls (i.e., alarms going off, families locked out of their rooms, etc.). Morning procedures include opening the house for the day, taking out the trash, turning on lights, restocking supplies and opening the office. Day shift staff/volunteers will arrive by 8:00am to relieve the overnight volunteer.

Volunteers cover shifts when our Overnight Staff is on vacation or out sick. Volunteers may cover regular weekend shifts, or occasional/as-needed shifts on weekdays or weekends depending on the individual's availability and preferences. 

Volunteers are required to complete training to learn RMHC protocols and procedures. 

Meals from the Heart volunteers provide meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Bangor while their children receive treatment at a local hospital. Your efforts will alleviate stress for families after a long day at the hospital. 

This is a great activity for individuals, families or small groups (Please note, group size is limited to 5 participants). You do not have to be a trained chef! Basic home-cooking skills are all you need. Volunteers typically make meals for 12 - 18 people. 

This program is flexible, allowing volunteers to cook a meal one time, regularly, or occasionally. The Ronald McDonald House is open 365 days a year and is looking for volunteers to help cook dinner for our families each night of the week, including weekends and holidays. Breakfast opportunities are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Meals must be made in the kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House and cannot be prepared or cooked at home.  

Visitor Information Specialist Volunteer Description for SMAA

Our Volunteers serve at the Visitor Information Center on Portland's beautiful waterfront, the hub for travelers searching for local tours, restaurants, attractions, and where to stay. It is well-stocked with brochures, Visitor’s Guides, maps of the region, and plenty of pro-tips and recommendations to help make the most of visitor’s stay in Greater Portland

The volunteer schedule is very flexible, weekly and bi-weekly, a set day or on-call.  We appreciate a 6 month commitment but exceptions can be made for part-year residents.  

Get to know our volunteers and staff and why they love welcoming travelers from around the world:

https://www.visitportland.com/partners/dashboard/blog/visitor-information-center-volunteers/

Facilities Volunteers help keep our campus welcoming, functional, and beautiful - a vital part of how we serve the public and support Maine’s food producers. As an extremely lean nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of in-kind volunteers to tackle the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our community resource space running smoothly. A clean, well-maintained campus helps us draw in visitors, offer high-quality educational experiences, and create a positive, professional environment for the many nonprofits, community groups, and food-related organizations who use our space.

Volunteer tasks vary widely and can be tailored to your skills and interests. Examples include gardening or flower bed care, weeding, landscaping, paint touch-ups, drywall or small building repairs, lightbulb changes, tech troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and other general upkeep projects. Whether you love working outdoors, fixing things, or tackling satisfying one-off projects, we likely have a task that fits your strengths. Scheduling is extremely flexible - volunteers can set their own hours and choose projects that match their availability. Some tasks (like gardening) are ongoing throughout the season, while others (like patching drywall or repairing equipment) are one-time projects.

If you're willing to share your skills, we will gladly work with you to design a project or routine that suits you. Your efforts help maintain a welcoming, functional campus that benefits not only us, but a much wider network of Maine’s food and community organizations. This is a meaningful way to support local food systems, contribute in a hands-on way, and make a visible, lasting impact.

Class Assistants support our hands-on cooking workshops, tastings, and food-education classes by helping instructors deliver a smooth, welcoming, and mission-aligned experience for every participant. Most instructors are outside partners who come in just for the class; you are the on-the-ground representative who helps infuse our nonprofit’s mission, values, and Maine-focused messaging into each session.

Volunteers help with attendee check-in, answer questions about our organization, give a brief introduction at the start of class, and assist throughout the session by managing dishes, portioning and serving samples, supporting the instructor, and sharing information about membership opportunities. After class, you’ll help reset the space so it’s ready for the next group.

This role is genuinely fun and immersive; you essentially get to “audit” each class, tasting what participants taste, hearing everything the instructor teaches, and occasionally cooking along with the group. Some classes will include an MFBEC staff member alongside you; for others, it will be just you and the instructor working as a team. MFBEC staff handle class materials, ingredient prep, and most setup, though light setup assistance may be appreciated for certain sessions. Volunteers typically arrive 1 hour prior to scheduled class start time and stay 30 minutes-1 hour after for clean-up; classes range from 1 hour to 3 hours and many occur on weekday evenings or weekend days. 

If you love Maine food, enjoy helping people learn, and want a behind-the-scenes role in our most popular programs, this opportunity is a great fit for you!

Help us bring Maine’s food stories directly into the community! Outreach Event Volunteers represent our nonprofit at local festivals, farmers markets, and special events, sharing our mission, promoting upcoming classes and membership, and sparking curiosity about Maine’s food systems. Our info tables are usually a mix of general awareness (who we are, what we do, why it matters) and an activity tied to the theme of the event itself. Past hands-on activities have included “plant your own heritage bean” stations, edible insect tasting and trivia, and Maine food sampling.

Maine Tasting Center staff will pack all supplies and prep any hands-on activities...you simply pick up the materials, attend the event, enjoy chatting with the public, and drop things off when you’re done. As a very small team stretched thin, we know how important it is to show up at community events, but we can’t seize every opportunity on our own. Volunteers like you make this outreach possible and make a huge difference in our ability to execute our mission and reach as many people as possible! 

These opportunities occur year-round and may take place near and far from Wiscasset - each opportunity is presented to our volunteers and you can sign up for it if you feel like it's a good fit for your schedule, travel tolerance and interests! Events are usually anywhere from 4-5 hours each and set-up/tear-down is typically minimal and quick - if extensive set-up (tents, tables, etc) is required, a Maine Tasting Center staff member will accompany you to assist. 

Join us in bringing our largest and most exciting on-campus events to life! Special Event Volunteers help us run public events like the Needham Festival and the Maine Night Market - celebrations that regularly draw 500–700+ attendees and require far more support than our small staff can provide. Volunteers typically commit to a 4–5 hour shift and serve in a wide variety of roles, all essential to creating a smooth, welcoming, and educational experience for our guests.

Before each event, we’ll reach out with details and a list of volunteer assignments, giving you the chance to sign up and indicate which roles you’d enjoy most. We need all kinds of help, from wayfinding and parking assistance, to running crafts and kids’ activities, to supporting cooking demonstrations, to staffing info tables. Event days are lively, community-centered, and incredibly fun, offering a hands-on way to support interactive, family-friendly food education right here in your local community.

Maine Food Storytellers lead our signature daily drop-in educational programs, Flavors of Maine, in the Tasting Room; these are engaging, story-driven sessions that introduce visitors to the complex landscape of Maine’s food systems. Each 45–90 minute program (June through October) weaves together narratives about individual producers, entire industries, support organizations, and the many ways they intersect to shape Maine’s vibrant food ecosystem. These sessions give visitors the foundational knowledge they need to understand why local food matters, where to find it, and how their choices directly support Maine’s farmers, fishermen, and food makers.

This role is perfect for outgoing, enthusiastic people who love teaching and can make complex ideas feel accessible and exciting. You may teach one person or up to 12 participants during a regular session, and occasionally up to 30 for private groups. Because programs are offered on a drop-in basis, scheduling requires a bit more flexibility than other opportunities. Some days we may not know until shortly before start time whether a session will run—though during peak season, programs typically fill and run reliably. Volunteers arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled session and should check in earlier in the day via phone, email, or text to confirm attendance numbers and any special considerations. Cleanup is minimal: bring glasses and plates to the kitchen, answer any lingering questions, and you’re done.

Training for this role is more extensive than most opportunities. Volunteers develop a deep understanding of Maine’s food systems - not just memorizing a script, but learning to answer questions thoughtfully and accurately, and becoming true ambassadors for local food. Training may include readings, practice sessions, and optional site visits to local producers to strengthen your knowledge.

MFBEC staff handle all food prep, materials, and setup; your job is to bring enthusiasm, clarity, and confidence to each session. This opportunity is especially well suited to people with existing experience in Maine’s food landscape, whether through nonprofits, farming, fishing, aquaculture, food education, or related work. For the right person, this is an incredibly rewarding role: you’ll learn a ton and experience the joy of watching visitors discover their own connection to Maine’s food systems - and leave ready to take meaningful action in their local food community.

Help Fight Food Insecurity

We currently are seeking volunteers to help fight food insecurity throughout Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties. Local volunteer support is needed at community food pantries to assure access to nutritious food for families in need. Volunteers will help stock shelves, pack/unpack food boxes, and greet food pantry guests.

Time requirement is generally once a week when the food pantry is open and the number of hours worked would be determined by the volunteer and pantry.

Volunteers are also needed for the Commodity Food Supplemental Program to pack and deliver boxes once a month.

The University of Maine Center on Aging Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) manages the free evidence-based exercise program called Bone Builders. This program is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis and the fractures that can occur with low bone density.  The exercise program increases participant's bone density through strength and flexibility training, balance exercises, and fall prevention education. 

RSVP is currently searching for eager volunteers to support our mission- to support older adults in becoming stronger through Bone Builders. Volunteers, otherwise known as Lay Leaders, lead year-long classes that are held twice a week, and last an hour and a half in duration. Each Lay Leader would be expected to commit 4 hours a week (2 hours each class). All lay leaders are trained by a Bone Builder Master Trainer before leading classes.

If you are interested in bringing Bone Builders to your community, we would love to speak with you!   

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity to spark joy in your life? Seashore Trolley Museum seeks new recruits from the community who want to learn a unique, new skill and help the Museum provide an awesome experience for guests this season by becoming volunteer trolley Conductors and Operators!

Seashore Trolley Museum's trolleys are the real deal; they operate on an electric railway and are the real trolleys from the late 1800s-early 1900s (and some cities like Boston, El Paso, New Orleans, etc. still operate trolleys and/or light rail vehicles today!).  These are different than the tourist trolleys (which are really buses designed to look like our real trolleys for nostalgia) that are out in the summers and are operated by for-profits with paid bus drivers. 

Volunteers will learn how to be a Conductor first. During the training classes, new volunteers will be trained by a pair of Seashore Instructors. Topics will include the ins and outs of the information shared with guests about the museum’s history and the robust transit collection, how to safely board guests on the trolleys, how the railroad works and is operated (rules), and the duties of being a Conductor. Additional experience will be gained by working with experienced Conductors. When ready, the students will be qualified as Seashore Conductors who will be able to work in revenue service, paired with a qualified Operator who will operate the car. The next step will be to complete further instruction with a Seashore Instructor on operating the car.

The Museum is holding their next training courses in June 2026. To be eligible, volunteers must become members of the Museum, be 18 years old by the conclusion of the course, and must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license from any U.S. state.

The Christine B. Foundation is seeking members to join it's Board of Directors. Help provide new insights and solutions to accelerate our vision of stronger cancer support in Eastern Maine. Are you ready to help steer us into the future?

When you have been diagnosed with cancer, uncertainty consumes you. Support may take on many different forms for different people. The Christine B. Foundation (CBF) is here to help navigate through this uncertainty for 1,000 Mainers a year, extending access to healthy food, nutritional information and the comfort and strength essential to their strength and comfort. We’re hoping you can join us. 

CBF is looking for empathetic and compassionate individuals that enjoy interacting with and assisting patients facing cancer and would be dedicated to improving the patient experience through our Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program (CNAP). This service provides patients and their families with both a no cost fresh Produce Prescription program and home delivered medically tailored grocery packages.The CNAP Site Representative(s) primary role is to be the face of CBF at our pick up location in the Lafayette Family Cancer Center in Brewer. Every week our Site Representatives greets patients with a cheerful smile and assists them through the process of selecting from an array of fresh fruits and vegetables that best suits their medical and personal needs. 

Working directly with Program Staff, you will be trained on critical aspects of the many aspects of CNAP programming, HIPAA and program policy, EHR computer software, and the tools to really make a difference to each patient you meet.  You will also be trained as a volunteer under Northern Light Health to ensure that we are aware of and respect their policies and procedures.  In this position you will make an immediate and positive difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. This position is in a medical setting where you will regularly interact directly with patients, actively use a computer with EHR software, and provide patients with nutritional support.

Location: Lafayette Family Center Center, 33 Whiting Hill Road, Brewer, ME 04412

Schedule: Weekly (preferred) 

Day of the Week: Monday and Wednesday available 

Time of Day: 11:30 pm til 3:00 pm 

Position Role: 

Assist patients being seen by CBF to access and select items from the Fresh Produce Prescription Program . The assistance will help in supporting the nutritional needs of patients and aid in gathering information to measure CBF's impact and enhance the patient experience.

 Qualifications:

-Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
-Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
-Community and civic-minded
-Computer literate
-Excellent organizational skills
-Understanding of cancer in Maine

Portland Trails is a small nonprofit making a big difference in Greater Portland. We rely on a robust community of volunteers to help us maintain & build trails, run our annual events, and help out in the office. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Portland Trails

HERE is a link to Portland Trails to sign up as a group.

What does a typical volunteer day entail?

No two trail work days are the same, but some common activities include: clipping/pruning plants, raking trail heads, building small bridges, moving and spreading trail surface material, and cutting and removing invasive species.

What should I bring/wear?

Trail work can be dirty work! Please wear clothing appropriate for the activity and weather, and please wear closed-toed shoes. Portland Trails will supply all the tools you’ll need, but feel free to bring your own work gloves. Bring water, snacks, and any medications you might require for the duration of the activity.

If I’m volunteering with a group, will the coordination process be?

We will establish a date, time, project, and meeting place for your work day. Prior to volunteering, all members of your group will need to fill out an RSVP & waiver form that we’ll send you. On the day of, we will meet at the specified location and go over the details of the day’s project. Then we’ll get to work!

Where will the trail work be done?

If you’re joining us for a Public Volunteer Day, the project location and directions will be shared with you several days before the scheduled volunteer day. If you’re volunteering with a group, your location and projects will depend on the number of participants, when you want to volunteer, and which trails need attention. Once we establish these details, we will give you directions to the trail we’ll will be working on. If your volunteer group is from one of our Adopt-a-Trail sponsors, we’ll do our best to coordinate a work day on your adopted trail!

Older adults are a growing demographic in Maine. The UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Program assists Lifelong Maine’s Age-Friendly communities to promote and strengthen community-based initiatives.  Programs and activities include creating accessible spaces and improving access to technology, home repair, transportation, and social connections.

Opened in 2006, the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland ReStore is a discount retail outlet open to the public that sells donated new and gently used building materials, appliances and furniture at greatly reduced prices.

All of the profits from ReStore are used to support Habitat for Humanity home building projects in the Greater Portland area. Just like our build sites, the ReStore uses volunteer hours to achieve its goals and we need your help!

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: cleaning, testing, and displaying of product; inventory and pricing; and customer service. Desirable qualifications/skills include being professional, flexible, patient, organized, self-motivated, and friendly. Construction and retail experience is helpful but not at all necessary.

Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland's Standish build site!

Volunteer with us for a day, a week, or more... it's a rewarding experience! Every Habitat for Humanity home is built by volunteers. This is the backbone of our workforce. We welcome anyone age 16 or older who wants to lend a helping hand. No skills required! There are trained professionals on every construction site to teach volunteers the skills they will need to know for each phase of the project.

To view our volunteer calendar, please follow this link here.

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience where you can make a difference in the lives of grieving children, teens, young adults and adults, we invite you to fill out an application and learn more about our Virtual Peer Support Facilitator opportunity. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in supporting our Virtual Monday Bereavement Night Program via Zoom.

Volunteer Facilitators at the Center are an integral part of our organization and caring community, as they directly support participants within our weekly evening groups. Eligible individuals are required to complete a 30hr training and make a 3.5-4hr weekly commitment to co-leading a small virtual peer support group of children, teens, young adults or adults while receiving ongoing support and training.

Please visit www.cgcmaine.org/get-involved to learn more and fill out our required volunteer application. We are currently accepting applications for our May and September 2026 Peer Support Facilitator Trainings.

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience where you can make a difference in the lives of grieving children, teens, young adults and adults, we invite you to fill out an application and learn more about our Peer Support Facilitator opportunity. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in supporting our Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Bereavement Program Nights in Portland.

Volunteer Facilitators at the Center are an integral part of our organization and caring community, as they directly support participants within our weekly evening groups. Eligible individuals are required to complete a 30hr training and make a 3.5-4hr weekly commitment to co-leading a small peer support group of children, teens, young adults or adults while receiving ongoing support and training.

Please visit www.cgcmaine.org/get-involved to learn more and fill out our required volunteer application. We are currently accepting applications for our May and September 2026 Peer Support Facilitator Trainings.

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience where you can make a difference in the lives of grieving children, teens, young adults and adults, we invite you to fill out an application and learn more about our Peer Support Facilitator role. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in supporting our Wednesday Bereavement Night Program in Sanford.

Volunteer Facilitators at the Center are an integral part of our organization and caring community, as they directly support participants within our weekly evening groups. Eligible individuals complete a 30hr required training and make a 3.5-4hr weekly commitment to co-leading a small peer support group of children, teens, young adults or adults while receiving ongoing support and training.

Please visit www.cgcmaine.org/get-involved to learn more and fill out our required volunteer application. We are currently accepting applications for our May and September 2026 Peer Support Facilitator Trainings.

All Day (any amount of time) || All welcome who are interested || Head out to hirundo for 15 min to 4 hours, however long youd like to and use the Seek/Inaturalist app to submit species findings to support hirundo in our data collection at the refuge!

Adult volunteers play an important role in the 4-H program. They mentor 4-H youth, coordinate local community clubs, teach in 4-H school groups and help to plan and run events. Contact the Cumberland County 4-H office (207-781-6099) to find out how to apply and receive training to be a 4-H volunteer.

Types of Volunteers Needed:

4-H Club Leader: Work in partnership with youth ages 5-18 to develop citizenship, leadership, and life skills. Whether you want to oversee a general club or a focus on a specific topic, you'll help young people learn the importance of record keeping, public speaking, and service learning, while learning new skills and having fun.

4-H Project Leader: Share your skills, talents or special interests such as photography, horses, dogs, rabbits, sewing, computers or woodworking. In this role, you may be called upon to offer a number of sessions at an afterschool program, or assist a club leader by sharing your expertise and working with their club members.

4-H Special Interest Club Leader: Special Interest (SPIN) clubs are generally 6 sessions held on a topic of the volunteer’s choosing. Some SPIN clubs we have offered in the past include Introduction to Horses, Cake Decorating, Bees and Beyond, and more.

Episodic 4-H Volunteer: We have a variety of volunteer opportunities that don't require a long-term commitment. Judging at the fair, helping with a specific fundraiser, assisting with a garden project, scoring 4-H project records, or organizing an annual county event to name a few.

For More Information: https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/4h/

The Cumberland County Extension Association has openings for Cumberland County residents to serve on its board. The purpose of the CCEA is to promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs, oversee local county funding according to the County Extension Act, and bring back ideas from the community.

 Extension programs are run by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and are designed to bring practical, research-based information from the University of Maine into the county to meet local needs. County Extension Associations have a long history in Maine. The first one was established in 1915 to help direct the work of county “agents.” Since 1919, Maine’s County Extension Act has defined the role of these county associations in carrying out Extension work.

Responsibilities Include:

The Cumberland County Extension Association meets once a month typically on the fourth Tuesday at 5:30pm in-person and via Zoom. Members must reside in Cumberland County.

We are looking for volunteers to help on event day October 18, 2026.  Tasks include setting  up tables, clean up and put tables away, oversee the silent auction table,  cheer participants over the finish line, hand out water, hand out pizza slices.   All support is greatly appreciated.  Contact us if you are interested in supporting our small nonprofit that does so much for our lung cancer community. 

We are in need or volunteers to help us get the word out about our Save Your Breath 5k and silent auction coming up October 18, 2026.  We have Save the Date cards that we would like to get out to businesses, schools, colleges, gyms and fitness studios, coffee shops and cafes, community centers, running or cycling stores, college campuses, health food stores,  libraries in the centeral Maine area and beyond.  Volunteers needed May 2026 to September 2026.  Volunteers choose how long they wish to help.  1, 2, 10 hours its up to the volunteer. We will appreciate any time you can give us.

Spectrum Generations is seeking a community-focused board member to join our board of directors. The member must live in Sagadahoc County, and be available to meet on a quarterly basis. 

Spectrum Generations is the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, focused on promoting and advancing the well-being and independence of older and disabled adults, with the support of their care partners, to live in their community of choice. 

Please visit www.spectrumgenerations.org for more information. 

We are looking for a volunteer yoga instructor for 1xmonthly yoga classes for our residents. We are a non-profit halfway house that focuses on community reintegration and are looking for provide healthy in-house activities to improve morale with our residents. 

We have a few board seats that we would like to fill.  We are in need of someone to help with program developmen.   Duties include attending board meetings, fundraising and recruiting participants for our Save Your Breath annual event.  

A radon director to oversee the program.  Duties include compling contracts for contractors to install radon air abatement systems for single family low income homeowners.  Reviewing financial records to qualify homeowners for our program. 

 An early lung cancer screening director. Duties include talking with early lung cancer coordinators in hospitals and compiling contracts for those interested in receiving finanical assistance for their program.  Monitoring the grant money and secure statistical date.

News Letter Director.  Duties include collecting stories, foundation updates and other material to create a monthly news letter.

Volunteers will assist the Buildings Specialist on all aspects of facility maintenance.

Volunteers assist in keeping the building clean and organized.

We serve three meals a day to up to 60 guests.  We are fortunate to have a generous community.  As food donations arrive, kitchen volunteers assist with receiving, labeling, and storgage. Our kitchen volunteers also assist in preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals and snacks for our adult guests. All volunteers help with keeping the kitchen clean, well-organized, and in compliance with food safety regulations and laws.

Do you have a reliable car, a desire to help others, and some free time? KVCAP Transportation Services is seeking individuals who are ready for a rewarding experience as a KV Van Volunteer Driver.

KV Van Volunteers are used to drive our passengers to medical and social service appointments throughout Maine. Drivers receive a generous mileage reimbursement for their service.

Requirements:

· Valid Maine Drivers License

· Good Driving Record (Past 10 Years)

· 21 years of Age or Older

· Current Vehicle Registration & Insurance

· Ability to Pass Background Checks

Benefits:

· Choose your schedule — A few hours or few days

· ROUNDTRIP REIMBURSEMENT, up to $0.67 per mile

· Mileage reimbursement is nontaxable and it doesn’t impact any benefits (ex. Social Security, MaineCare, SSI/SSDI, etc.).

· Maine State Vehicle Inspection —REIMBURSED!

· Eligible for discounts on auto parts and repairs through specific local businesses

· There is no “I” in Team, but there is a “U” in Volunteer!

View our webpage HERE

Complete the online application HERE

Help me clean all of our animal residences. Clean water bowls, food bowls, stock feed, etc.

Do you love having fun?  Do you enjoy connecting with older adults? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is seeking Volunteer Activity Aides to help with our vibrant Adult Day Programming.  Every day is an adventure filled with singing, games, arts and crafts, exercise, cooking, baking, and heartwarming conversations. Share your creativity, talents, and smile with older adults living with memory impairments!

Three Locations:
Our Biddeford Hub at the Sam L. Cohen Center
30 Barra Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005
&
our Springvale Hub at the Anderson Learning Center
Bodwell Court, Springvale, ME 04083

&our Portland Center
2320 Congress Street, Portland ME 04102

Flexible Volunteering:
Our Adult Day Programs are open weekdays, during business hours. Volunteers can create their own schedule to join us weekly or monthly for the full day or for two-hour shifts.  We ask for a minimum 6-month commitment. 

*Current needs include afternoon volunteers at our Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford: afternoons from 1-4pm on Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri.

What does an Volunteer Activity Aide do? 
-play cards
-sing or play an instrument
-lead arts & crafts or a cooking group
-help serve meals
- read or chat with members
-simply come and greet our members as they arrive, and chat with them as they move through the day.

We encourage volunteers to bring your interests and skills with our members! Currently, we have particular needs for volunteers to share their talents in: music, art, and exercise - as well as gardening, baking, and arts & crafts.

What qualities, experience & skills does a Volunteer Activity Aide need?
-patience, kindness, good sense of humor
-ability to work with people with some level of dementia
-love of people; the ability to see the value of all people

In the words of a SMAA Volunteer Activity Aide...come find meaning and joy with us!
Every Wednesday I volunteer at the Adult Day Program for older Mainers with varying degrees of dementia. It provides a home away from home environment chock full of wellness, hope… and friendship. What I got every Wednesday was the gift of witnessing life lived with courage and perseverance...I should be thanking SMAA for enhancing my life so greatly. The gifts of hearing how people have lived their lives and the endless magical moments I now experience on Wednesdays. Little did I know when I arrived here the gifts that would grow one right after the other. That my days inside the Adult Day Program would have me ballroom dancing to “MOON RIVER” at 11AM (!) or belting out a sing-a-long of Sweet Caroline...at the top of my lungs with the bravest people I’ve ever met?

...PLUS, PLUS…. the added inspiration the staff and volunteers would instill in me. The pure generosity the staff gives, strengthened by their teamwork to maintain each member’s dignity day after day, year after year...Every member feels seen.

Join us for fun & smiles!
Volunteers can begin right away after they attend a training and complete a background check.  Contact us at volunteer@smaaa.org or 207-396-6595 to get started! 

Are you a skilled artist with interest in sharing your knowledge with others? Our residents would love an opportunity to learn from you! Seeking an enthusiastic, patient, creative partner to lead art sessions on campus. Areas of interest are vast, so whatever your passion (i.e., paint, florals, textiles, 2-demensional art, 3-demensional art, etc.), we'd love to hear from you. Frequency of sessions and specific projects taught/completed will be customized based on the right volunteer's availability and vision. 

Join our team as we bring essential furniture directly to clients’ homes. Staff and volunteers work together to load items into our vehicles, transport them, and carefully move the furniture inside for each client. This role makes an immediate, meaningful impact—turning an empty space into a comfortable home.

Volunteers team up with Furniture Friends staff to travel to donor locations—homes, motels, schools, and more—to collect approved furniture donations. Together, the team loads items into our vehicles and transports them back to the warehouse for processing. This role is active, collaborative, and essential to keeping our furniture flow strong.

On Saturdays, volunteers can jump in wherever help is needed—either supporting donation drop-offs at our warehouse or joining staff on donation pick-ups. You might welcome donors and help unload furniture, or ride along to homes, motels, and schools to collect approved items and load them into our vehicles.

It’s a great role if you like staying active, working as a team, and keeping the flow of furniture moving to neighbors who need it.

Clients visit our warehouse to “shop” for the furniture they need from our showroom. Shopper Guides welcome clients, walk them through the selection process, and offer support as they choose items. Afterward, volunteers enter the selected furniture into our inventory system. Each appointment lasts about 30 minutes. *Training required.

Volunteers help keep our mission moving—literally! As a truck driver, you’ll operate our 16-foot box truck to pick up donated furniture or deliver items directly to clients across our service area. You’ll always be paired with staff or another volunteer, and a quick road test with FF staff is required before you get started.

Our Warehouse Support volunteers are our all-around helpers. Tasks may include cleaning and organizing, helping move furniture, driving or transporting volunteers, and pitching in with simple administrative work. This role is perfect for someone who likes variety and wants to keep the warehouse running smoothly.

Lead Fundraiser Needed: Make a Difference with Trident Medical

Are you skilled at fundraising or simply passionate about helping others? Trident Medical is seeking dedicated volunteers to help raise money in support of our nonprofit, which serves patients and families throughout the State of Maine.

Your efforts will directly contribute to providing compassionate care, resources, and comfort for those in need during life's most challenging moments. Whether you have experience organizing events, connecting with donors, or developing creative campaigns, your skills can make a lasting impact.

Why Volunteer?

How You Can Help:

Every dollar raised brings comfort and care to patients and their families. Together, we can make a difference.

Interested? Contact us today to learn more about how you can get involved!

The Christine B Foundation is a service-providing nonprofit striving to support those facing cancer by extending access to healthy food, nutritional information, and community connections essential to their strength and comfort. 

The Cancer Nutrition Services through CBF include hospital produce pick up, oncology dietitian counseling, and home-delivered medically tailored groceries for patients with cancer, recent survivors, and their families. 

This program supports over 1,500 Mainers every year across the state now having provided over 700,000 equivalent meals.

Thanks to 100+ volunteers working in various parts of this effort, CBF remains committed to keep this service at no cost to recipients.

Home Delivery Drivers:

The CBF is looking for volunteer Delivery Drivers to help with making home deliveries of CBF Nutrition Packages to homes in Eastern (Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington & Hancock County) and Southern (Cumberland & York County) Maine.

Each Nutrition Package is assembled to address the unique medical needs and preferences of each patient with cancer and their family. The Nutrition Packages are prepared and assembled at the Bangor Fulfillment Site, picked up by the Home Delivery driver (in Bangor or offsite meeting spot), and dropped off at the patient's home. 

Volunteer Role:

CBF is looking for volunteers with strong interpersonal and active listening skills, the ability to follow HIPAA and privacy policies, and professionalism. This volunteer position is a patient-facing role, that requires reliable transportation.

CBF seeks volunteers who can designate a day of the week/time of day to be the primary driver for that home(s). Route frequency varies but is often once a week.

Volunteers can submit gas reimbursement at $0.25 per mile.

Days of the week and time of day can vary based on availability, patient schedule, and ongoing needs.

Direct Care Volunteers at Pine Tree Hospice visit individuals in homes and facilities. They are non-medical volunteers and primarily offer companionship. They may transport people to appointments, offer respite, check in with a phone call, do light housekeeping, go grocery shopping, play cards, and go for rides. In our rural area, many individuals are isolated, and a visit from a volunteer is often the high point in their week. Because we are a non-medical hospice, a volunteer can serve the same client for months or years. There is no minimum or maximum weekly time commitment.

Direct Care Volunteers at Pine Tree Hospice visit individuals in homes and facilities. They are non-medical volunteers and primarily offer companionship. They may transport people to appointments, offer respite, check in with a phone call, do light housekeeping, go grocery shopping, play cards, and go for rides. In our rural area, many individuals are isolated, and a visit from a volunteer is often the high point in their week. Because we are a non-medical hospice, a volunteer can serve the same client for months or years. There is no minimum or maximum weekly time commitment.

Direct care volunteers visit individuals in homes and facilities. They offer non-medical companionship. They may transport people to appointments, offer respite, check in with a phone call, do light housekeeping, go grocery shopping, play cards, and go for rides. In our rural area, many individuals are isolated, and a visit from a volunteer is often the high point in their week. Because we are a non-medical hospice, a volunteer can serve the same client for months or years. Pine Tree Hospice volunteers serve all of Piscataquis and parts of Somerset and Penobscot Counties. There is no minimum or maximum time commitment for this role.

Direct care volunteers visit individuals in homes and facilities. They may transport people to appointments, offer respite, check in with a phone call, do light housekeeping, go grocery shopping, play cards, and go for rides. In our rural area, many individuals are isolated, and a visit from a volunteer is often the high point in their week. Because we are a non-medical hospice, a volunteer can serve the same client for months or years. There is no minimum or maximum time commitment. Pine Tree Hospice volunteers serve all of Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset Counties.

Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in your local community? Look no further than the Red Cross! We have an immediate need for friendly, personable volunteers at blood drives throughout Franklin County.

As a Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador, you will:

Once trained, you simply sign up online to help when and where it is convenient for you. We ask that our Blood Donor Ambassadors complete at least one 4-5 hour shift every 3 months.

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

In the Volunteer Screener role, you may well be the first real Red Crosser a candidate gets to talk with, and they are eager. You’ll want to seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest, and what positions they would find most meaningful. You’ll use your understanding from talking with the volunteer candidates to match expressed interest with the needs of the organization. Therefore, you’ll be connecting new recruits with positions for which they are both interested, well-suited, and needed.  Then you will update their status in our volunteer management system.

You can do this role remotely from your living room in Northern New England or, if you prefer, from an NNE Red Cross office near you. You’ll want to have 4 – 8 hours a week available for this role.

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Already this season of hurricanes and wildfires has been fierce. As these emergencies continue, the mission of the American Red Cross continues and we need more volunteers to reinforce those getting exhausted. It is only thanks to teams of amazing volunteers, such as yourself, that the needs of those in harms way can be met.

Please consider joining us in a temporary volunteer position NOW and get fully trained for free. Your travel arrangement and costs, food and lodging are all cover by Red Cross. Most disaster deployments call for a 14 day commitment and ability to work multiple shifts on consecutive days. Due to the ever changing nature of large scale disasters, deployment cannot be guaranteed.

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

Work in person at a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster supporting day-to-day activities in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information collection, etc. Provide excellent compassionate customer service be prepared to observe all safety protocols in a COVID environment.  This position requires the ability to build effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents, strong written and verbal communication skills, physical ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including climbing stairs and can lift/transport supplies up to 20 pounds multiple times per shift, along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

Work in person to connect Disaster clients with resources, comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to disaster.  Provide excellent compassionate customer service be prepared to observe all safety protocols in a COVID environment.  This position requires the ability to build effective relationships with co-workers and clients, strong written and verbal communication skills, some computer skills along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

For licensed healthcare professionals only & can be a 10-day commitment if needed

Work in person in alignment with your licensure at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster. Duties included providing hands-on healthcare to shelter residents including assistance with daily living, wound care, incontinence care, functional needs, etc., plus providing health education and helping to replace medications, durable equipment, and consumable supplies. This position requires an unencumbered license in medical field, willingness to work in a COVID environment, strong relationship building and communications skills along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

In disaster situation often homes are destroyed and things we take for granted--sitting on the sofa or reaching for the breakfast cereal--are a memory. Together, we can meet the needs to support those who need our help the most.  Please join us!

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

The City of Lewiston has opened the Community Resiliency Center (CRC) in downtown Lewiston to provide supportive services for victims, survivors, first responders, families, and anyone in the larger community impacted by the mass violence.

Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers for the following positions at the CRC (in-person or virtually):

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

The growth of Red Cross in Maine has created the need at all levels of the organization for volunteers who help at blood drives, assist in disasters, teach classes, provide administrative support, fundraise, serve on boards and committees, plan and run special events...and the list goes on. Working with the Office of Volunteer Services, the Volunteer Recruiter will assess the needs of the organization and develop and execute a plan for the focused recruitment of critical volunteer and volunteer leadership positions. Candidates can be from anywhere in Maine and will have flexibility in their schedule and options to work from home or one of the 5 Red Cross offices located throughout the state.

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

As a blood drive volunteer in Franklin County, you'll be asked to serve just once every three months. While it may not be frequent, it truly is important, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to form meaningful relationships with the donors.

Your role as a volunteer involves warmly greeting donors and ensuring their comfort during their visit. After their donation, you'll make sure they have access to refreshments and engage in friendly conversations. As they prepare to leave, you'll likely be the last Red Crosser to thank them and tell them you hope to see them next time.

If you are a people person, are at least 16 years old, and possess some computer skills to assist with donor check-in procedures, there could almost not be a better opportunity!

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Red Cross Disaster Volunteers are neighbors helping neighbors, trained and ready to respond in times of need. The Red Cross in Maine has openings throughout the state for committed volunteers willing to help in times of disaster and crisis. Whether you’re an individual who wants to join a Disaster Action Team (local, small disaster response), a sheltering or logistics volunteer helping to support a large-scale disaster, a licensed mental health or health care professional assisting disaster victims with psychological or medical needs, or an organization or company who wants to form a group of coworkers to respond together as a team, we want to hear from you!

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in your community?  Do you want to make a meaningful and impactful connection with an older neighbor? 

Join us as a volunteer with the Money Minders Program at the Southern Maine Agency on Aging to assist older adults in York & Cumberland counties in managing their finances to help them live independently. Volunteers work closely with clients to provide support in a way that respects their dignity and privacy.

While we are accepting rolling applications for any volunteers that wish to be involved in this program.

What you’ll do:
As a volunteer, you will partner with a client to assist with various monthly financial tasks, including:
-Reading and sorting mail
-Preparing a basic monthly budget
-Preparing—but NOT signing—checks to pay monthly bills
-Recording transactions in the check register
-Reconciling the check register with bank statements
-Communicating with vendors about billing issues
-Offering reliable companionship and a listening ear
Please note: Volunteers do not control client funds, ensuring a safe and protected environment for both you and the client.

Qualities, experience, & skills you'll need:
-A compassionate and respectful attitude towards client privacy and dignity
-Ability to assist clients with financial tasks, though prior experience with budgeting is helpful but not required
-Strong communication skills, particularly in interacting with vendors
-A commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and following program safeguards

Where & when you’ll volunteer:
Volunteers will with meet clients at their homes, providing assistance in a comfortable and familiar setting.
Meetings are typically once or twice a month, at a time that works for both you and your client. Volunteers generally spend 1-2 hours per visit, and we ask for an initial commitment of 1 year to ensure continuity for clients.

Meet Karen & Susan, a Money Minders match, and see the impact you can have!

To become a Money Minder and help clients maintain their independence, please contact volunteer@smaaa.org or 207.396.6595! 

Please note, a training & background check are required. 

General Overview

The Campaign Cabinet is a group of volunteer community leaders with responsibility for achieving a successful Annual Campaign. Increasing fundraising results is critical to accomplishing United Way’s goals for community impact. Cabinet members’ work is especially important in the months leading up to the September Kick-off: opening doors to new workplace campaigns and new donors, setting goals for growth, visiting business/organization leadership (“leadership” herein) of potential and existing partner workplaces, helping to establish and strengthen United Way relationships, asking for increased giving and use of best campaign practices, securing commitments, and advocating for United Way of Mid Coast Maine.

Cabinet Members are responsible for the success of their Portfolio(s). Specific responsibilities vary by Portfolio. Cabinet members report to the Campaign Chair, members are supported by United Way staff members as well.

Loaned Executives join the Campaign team in the fall and follow up on the commitments secured by Cabinet members. The Loaned Executives organize and speak at the actual campaign presentations, working with Employee Campaign Managers at the various workplaces. Cabinet members communicate with and support the Loaned Executive assigned to their Portfolio throughout the fall, to ensure overall fundraising success.

Responsibilities:

•         Understand and speak effectively about United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s “Mission, Vision, and Values”

•         Review all accounts for any connections to assist in Portfolio(s) establishment.

•         Prospect for new companies to support our community

•         Work closely with UWMCM staff on specific strategies and goals for each account within a Portfolio, identify the initial outreach person (staff or cabinet member)

•       Initiate account visit with leadership(staff may accompany you) to discuss and present:

o Present UWMCM’s Mission, Vision, and Values and UWMCM’s targeted goals for the account, and ask about their community/business priorities.

•         Review with staff a proposed goal for each Portfolio, and as a full Cabinet, recommend the overall Campaign Goal to United Way’s Board of Directors.

•         Year - round requirements:

o   January – May:  review goals for the current year, plan for next campaign year goals, prepare and attend campaign finale, attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings, attend Campaign celebration

o   May – August – attend monthly cabinet meetings, Update Division Goals & Totals, outreach to leaders – secure commitments, September – attend Campaign Kickoff

o   August – December – Meetings will increase to bi-weekly, During the public Campaign, mid-September to mid-December, be readily accessible to the Loaned Executive(LE) assigned to the Portfolio, track progress, and follow up as needed to ensure successful Portfolio results and overall Campaign

Potential Cabinet members should:

•         Have a passion for the organization’s mission

•         Have a large circle of influence

•         Be comfortable asking leadership for help in making United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s campaign a success

•         Agree to attend meetings and be actively engaged

BTG is seeking 2 volunteers for our open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These opportunities involve serving community members directly by assisting them to sign up for programs, check-in, find what they are needing, and checking out. Excellent communication skills, the ability to interact with people from all walks of life, as well as patience and empathy are essential for these roles.  Basic computer skills are a plus, and we will train. 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? The Meals on Wheels Program at The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is seeking compassionate volunteers to help deliver nutritious meals and provide companionship to isolated seniors in York and Cumberland Counties. Our Meals on Wheels Program is more than just a meal; it is also a wellness check and friendly visit. Volunteers and staff are trained to make sure that clients are safe when they make their delivery. This brief check helps to provide peace of mind to our clients and their families.

Why Volunteer with Meals on Wheels?

Roles & Schedules Available:

Drivers and packers are brought on as-needed, so be aware there may be some time between openings. All applicants will be considered, however we are primarily seeking:

Our Kezar Falls Meal Site is seeking an additional driver to help deliver to the Limerick area on Tuesdays from around 9:30am into the early afternoon.

Requirements:

Take it from a current volunteer!
"The clients really look forward to our Tuesday meal distribution visits - as much as I look forward to seeing and checking in on them. One caregiver told me that her patient wanted to get dressed on Tuesdays because she so looked forward to seeing us come to the door. I can't think of many other things I have done in my lifetime that have given me more satisfaction. The group I have had the pleasure of volunteering with is so inspiring...They do this work because they love what they do and who they are doing it for. You become one large family all serving together."

To join us, or to learn more, contact SMAA Volunteer Services at volunteer@smaaa.org or 207-396-6595.

Bath-Brunswick Respite Care (BBRC) is looking for volunteers to help raise awareness and support families through dementia outreach and education in our community. This role is perfect for anyone passionate about helping caregivers, sharing resources, and spreading knowledge about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and age-related challenges.

As an Outreach & Education Volunteer, you might:

Help staff informational tables at community events

Share BBRC resources with families, organizations, and local groups

Assist with educational workshops, presentations, or support sessions

Help promote programs that empower caregivers and support their well-being

Volunteers play a vital part in connecting families with the tools and support they need, while also helping BBRC build a stronger, informed, and caring community.

Bath Brunswick Respite Care provides vital support for families and caregivers through Our Adult Day ProgramCaregiver Support GroupsResources and EducationTech Assistance

We’re looking for volunteers to help spread the word in local communities so that families know these services are available.

What You’ll Do:

“Adopt” a town (or a few!)

Visit key community spots — like doctor’s offices, libraries, town halls, and businesses — to place or refresh flyers and rack cards each month

Serve as a friendly local representative helping us reach more families

Why It Matters:
Your efforts ensure that caregivers and families learn about resources that can make a real difference in their lives.

Perks of Volunteering:

Flexible, on-your-own-schedule service

A meaningful way to support caregivers in your community

Connection with a caring team at Bath Brunswick Respite Care

Bath Brunswick Respite Care provides vital support for families and caregivers through

We’re looking for volunteers to help spread the word in local communities so that families know these services are available.

What You’ll Do:

Why It Matters:
Your efforts ensure that caregivers and families learn about resources that can make a real difference in their lives.

Perks of Volunteering:

Flexible, on-your-own-schedule service

A meaningful way to support caregivers in your community

Connection with a caring team at Bath Brunswick Respite Care

Bath-Brunswick Respite Care (BBRC) is looking for volunteers to help raise awareness and support families through dementia outreach and education in our community. This role is perfect for anyone passionate about helping caregivers, sharing resources, and spreading knowledge about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and age-related challenges.

As an Outreach & Education Volunteer, you might:

Help staff informational tables at community events

Share BBRC resources with families, organizations, and local groups

Assist with educational workshops, presentations, or support sessions

Help promote programs that empower caregivers and support their well-being

Volunteers play a vital part in connecting families with the tools and support they need, while also helping BBRC build a stronger, informed, and caring community.

Work with an amazing group of volunteers & farmers who are passionate about reducing food insecurity through collecting & distributing excess produce to folks in need!

Volunteer opportunities 6 days a wek:

- Glean from farms or farmers markets

- Make deliveries

- Set up our Sharing Tables (anonymous, public tables of free produce)

- Help process fresh fruit & veggies for winter distribution

Contact our Food Bank Manager, David (dbaecher@mchpp.org) for more information! 

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x307.

At Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) we are able to provide all families in our community with access to healthy food. Our Food Pantry is open on Tuesday 12:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesday 12:00pm-3:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-3:00pm, and Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm. Our community members are able to walk through our grocery-store style pantry and pick from fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bakery items, dry goods, pre-cooked meals, and more!

Currently, the need for this service continues to grow in our community and we could also use more volunteer support assisting in the Food Pantry by; organizing incoming food donations, keeping the shelves stocked, packing to-go orders, managing the meat counter, greeting community members as they walk through our doors, and more! 

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x307.

Responsibilities: help provide our community with groceries. 

Skills Needed: Ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Ability to stand and walk for several hours. Strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Willingness to take direction from Food Pantry staff members and Crew Chief. Punctuality and reliability.

Time Commitment: required training includes attending one, one-hour Orientation with our Volunteer Manager. We then utilize a self-scheduling method on our website, so the time commitment is what you make it! While we are always looking for long-term volunteers, this is a position that can also accommodate short-term volunteers such as those fulfilling community service requirements.

We at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program are extremely fortunate to receive generous donations from various community members. Most of our food is from grocery stores, farmers' markets, individual donations, as well as direct from local farms, and from food drives organized by schools and community members. Because the donations we receive are comprised of a variety of products, volunteers are needed to sort, date-check, and portion out items for our clients.

Currently, our greatest need is for the following shifts: Weekdays and Saturdays from 8:30 and 11:30, and Thursday afternoons from 1:30 and 3:30.

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x305.

Responsibilities: Maintains quality control by checking for spoiled or damaged food. Weighs and records donations from individuals and organizations; provides a receipt for donation if requested. Sorts incoming donations and distributes them to proper storage areas. Greets and engages with donors in a friendly and courteous manner.

Skills Needed: Attention to detail and ability to read small print. Willingness to take direction from Food Bank staff members and Crew Chief Ability to work alone. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds (with assistance if needed) as well as the ability to stand, bend and carry comfortably. Ability to maintain a tidy and organized workstation. Punctuality and reliability.

Time Commitment: Training includes a tour of the Food Bank and directions from the Crew Chief or Food Bank staff person While we are always looking for long-term volunteers, this is a position that can accommodate short-term volunteers such as those fulfilling community service requirements. 

Because so much of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program's food comes from generous local donors, volunteer drivers play an extremely important role in making more food available to neighbors in need.

Currently, we are in need of drivers in the mornings from Mondays through Saturdays (different days and locations have different pick up times, we'll work with you on details once you've applied).

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x307.

Food Bank Pick-up/Delivery: Makes regular pick-ups of food donations from local locations, including grocery stores. Safely loads donations into agency vehicles. Returns to the agency with donations and assists in unloading them. Drives agency vehicle or one's own pickup truck or van.

Skills Needed: As one of the public faces of the agency, volunteer drivers are required to be patient and courteous to those they encounter in the community. Familiarity with Brunswick area. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance. Excellent driving record. Ability to work alone or with another volunteer. Punctuality and reliability- deliveries and pick-ups need to be done at a specific time.

Time Commitment:  required training includes attending one, one-hour orientation with our Volunteer Manager, providing needed driver's license information, completing a short food safety training, and shadowing another volunteer. Delivery Driver Long-term or seasonal volunteers are needed, not one-time/occasional volunteers.

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 10/14, 10/15, and 10/16, 9:00-2:00 each day

Would you be interested in helping a New Mainer learn to speak and understand English? Or helping an adult who has struggled with reading their whole life improve their literacy level? Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult learners who want to improve their reading ability for goals like getting a drivers license or high school equivalency exam, or to work with immigrants learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutors working with adult learners must be at least 18 years old. Tutoring sessions are held in a variety of public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, or coffee shops. 

Volunteer tutors come to Midcoast Literacy having had a wide variety of professional, educational, and personal experiences. Many of our tutors are retirees but others are younger people, working and raising families. What connects all the tutors who come to Midcoast Literacy is that they want to help people in our region improve their lives through literacy, one person at a time. We hold tutor trainings periodically throughout the year to train new volunteers to become tutors - no prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary!

To find out more about the next training opportunity, contact Adult Literacy Services Coordinator Diana Krauss at 207-443-6384 or als@midcoastlit.org. You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 10/14, 10/15, and 10/16, 9:00-2:00 each day

Would you be interested in helping a New Mainer learn to speak and understand English? Or helping an adult who has struggled with reading their whole life improve their literacy level? Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult learners who want to improve their reading ability for goals like getting a drivers license or high school equivalency exam, or to work with immigrants learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutors working with adult learners must be at least 18 years old. Tutoring sessions are held in a variety of public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, or coffee shops. 

Volunteer tutors come to Midcoast Literacy having had a wide variety of professional, educational, and personal experiences. Many of our tutors are retirees but others are younger people, working and raising families. What connects all the tutors who come to Midcoast Literacy is that they want to help people in our region improve their lives through literacy, one person at a time. We hold tutor trainings periodically throughout the year to train new volunteers to become tutors - no prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary!

To find out more about the next training opportunity, contact Adult Literacy Services Coordinator Diana Krauss at 207-443-6384 or als@midcoastlit.org.

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor 

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 9/22, 9/24, and 9/26, 9:00-1:00 each day

Help a child become a better reader! Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with children ages 6-14 who are struggling to read at grade level and for children from immigrant families who are learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutoring sessions are held in public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, and at local schools. 

Tutors for Read Together must be at least 18 years old; participate in the training for volunteer tutors; undergo a background check to work with children; and be able to make a minimum one-year commitment. 

To find out about the next training, contact Program Director Katie Clark at 207-443-6384 or k.clark@midcoastliteracy.org  

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor  

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 9/22, 9/24, and 9/26, 9:00-1:00 each day

Help a child become a better reader! Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with children ages 6-14 who are struggling to read at grade level and for children from immigrant families who are learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutoring sessions are held in public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, and at local schools. 

Tutors for Read Together must be at least 18 years old; participate in the training for volunteer tutors; undergo a background check to work with children; and be able to make a minimum one-year commitment. 

To find out about the next training, contact Program Director Katie Clark at 207-443-6384 or k.clark@midcoastliteracy.org  

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor  

Every Thursday, AIO receives several pallets of food from Good Shepherd Food Bank. We could uses help unloading, sorting, and putting away these items.

Warehouse Volunteer
There are various tasks that a warehouse volunteer does based on their ability and comfort. These tasks include: 

Organizing storage 

Operating a scale to weigh and then shelve incoming donations

Sorting produce

Sign up on our website:

https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/volunteer 

Warehouse Volunteer
There are various tasks that a warehouse volunteer does based on their ability and comfort. These tasks include: 

Organizing storage 

Operating a scale to weigh and then shelve incoming donations

Sorting produce

Sign up on our website:

https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/volunteer 

Warehouse Volunteer
There are various tasks that a warehouse volunteer does based on their ability and comfort. These tasks include: 

Organizing storage 

Operating a scale to weigh and then shelve incoming donations

Sorting produce

Sign up on our website:

https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/volunteer 

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 10/14, 10/15, and 10/16, 9:00-2:00 each day

Would you be interested in helping a New Mainer learn to speak and understand English? Or helping an adult who has struggled with reading their whole life improve their literacy level? Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult learners who want to improve their reading ability for goals like getting a drivers license or high school equivalency exam, or to work with immigrants learning to speak, read, and write in English

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutors working with adult learners must be at least 18 years old. Tutoring sessions are held in a variety of public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, or coffee shops. 

Volunteer tutors come to Midcoast Literacy having had a wide variety of professional, educational, and personal experiences. Many of our tutors are retirees but others are younger people, working and raising families. What connects all the tutors who come to Midcoast Literacy is that they want to help people in our region improve their lives through literacy, one person at a time. We hold tutor trainings periodically throughout the year to train new volunteers to become tutors - no prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary!

To find out more about the next training opportunity, contact Adult Literacy Services Coordinator Diana Krauss at 207-443-6384 or als@midcoastlit.org.

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 9/22, 9/24, and 9/26, 9:00-1:00 each day

Help a child become a better reader! Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with children ages 6-14 who are struggling to read at grade level and for children from immigrant families who are learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutoring sessions are held in public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, and at local schools. 

Tutors for Read Together must be at least 18 years old; participate in the training for volunteer tutors; undergo a background check to work with children; and be able to make a minimum one-year commitment. 

To find out about the next training, contact Program Director Katie Clark at 207-443-6384 or k.clark@midcoastliteracy.org  

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor  

Volunteers are at the heart of The Club, BBRC’s Adult Day Program for adults living with dementia and other age-related challenges. As a volunteer, you’ll support the program in fun, completely social ways:

Playing games with members

Chatting over coffee or joining them for lunch

Helping with arts and crafts, like cutting paper for projects

Encouraging and assisting members to participate in activities

This is a non-medical role, focused entirely on companionship, engagement, and creating a joyful environment. Volunteers help make each day bright and meaningful, while having fun themselves!

The Christine B Foundation is a Bangor-based service-providing nonprofit striving to support those facing cancer by extending access to healthy food, nutritional information, and community connections essential to their strength and comfort. 

The Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program through CBF offers access to both a Fresh Produce Prescription program at our pick up locations in Brewer and Dover-Foxcroft and Home Delivery of medically tailored grocery packages for patients with cancer, recent survivors, and their families. This program supports over 1,000 Mainers every year across the state, providing over 600,000 equivalent meals since March of 2020.

Thanks to 100+ volunteers working in various parts of this effort, CBF remains committed to keep this service at no cost to recipients. 

Grocery Package Assembly:

CBF is looking for volunteers to help portion bulk food items and assist in assembling our customized Nutrition Packages for home delivery to cancer patients and their families. Each package is built to satisfy the unique medical needs and  preferences of the patient with cancer and their family. The Nutrition Packages are assembled and then distributed from the CBF Fulfillment Site in Bangor.

Volunteer Role:

CBF is looking for volunteers who can portion bulk food items and assist  in assembling customized Nutrition Packages, maintain site cleanliness, and greet/aid our volunteer Home Delivery drivers when they arrive. This role is volunteer-facing (no direct interaction to patients) and requires reliable transportation.

Each Nutrition Package is custom assembled at our Bangor Fulfillment site to meet the dietary needs of each patient.

CBF seeks volunteers who can designate a day of the week/time of day to this role.

Days of the week and time of day can vary based on availability. The current times for assembly are :

Monday - 3:00 - 5:00 pm

The Christine B Foundation is a Bangor-based service-providing nonprofit striving to support those facing cancer by extending access to healthy food, nutritional information, and community connections essential to their strength and comfort. 

The Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program through CBF offers access to both a Fresh Produce Prescription program at our pick up locations in Brewer and Dover-Foxcroft and Home Delivery of medically tailored grocery packages for patients with cancer, recent survivors, and their families. This program supports over 1,500 Mainers every year across the state, providing over 600,000 equivalent meals since March of 2020.

Thanks to 100+ volunteers working in various parts of this effort, CBF remains committed to keep this service at no cost to recipients. 

Food Vendor Pick Up Driver:

CBF is looking for volunteer Food Vendor Pick Up Drivers to pick up food products from various vendors in the Bangor region and unload at the CBF Bangor site. CBF orders food products from our various partners and relies on volunteers to pick up and bring them to the Bangor distribution site.

Volunteer Role:

CBF is looking for a volunteer(s) who are comfortable lifting heavy objects (can be 40+ lbs), have reliable transportation, can drive a 9' cargo van, and can maintain the CBF mission with partner sites.

On Monday, from 7am-9:30am, the volunteer group would meet at the CBF Fulfillment Site on Hancock Street, pick up the CBF Cargo Van, and gather orders from two to three vendor locations in Hampden  and Bangor. Once all orders are loaded into the vehicle, the driver will return the product to the CBF Fulfillment Site and assist in unloading.

Would you like to share your smile at our front desk & be the welcoming face that brightens every visitor’s day?

Consider volunteering as a Welcome Ambassador, utilizing your interpersonal skills at the Biddeford office of Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Welcome Ambassadors are the face of SMAA – greeting every person who walks through our doors with warmth, respect, and kindness. This frontline volunteer position plays a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and person-centered environment for older adults, caregivers, volunteers, and community members. 

As a Welcome Ambassador, you'll provide relief and support to dedicate & hard-working agency staff, and create a welcoming experience for our clients and guests!

Location:
Sam L. Cohen Center at 30 Barra Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005

Volunteer Schedule: 

Shifts are 4 hours long on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are currently looking for volunteers that will assist on Tuesdays between 8:00am - 4:00pm and Thursdays 8:00am - 12:00pm.

What does a Welcome Ambassador do? 

What qualities, experience & skills does a Welcome Ambassador need?

Are you ready to make a difference?

Volunteers can begin right away after they attend a training and complete a background check.  Contact us at volunteer@smaaa.org or 207-396-6595 to get started! 

Would you like to share your smile at our front desk & be the welcoming face that brightens every visitor’s day?

Consider volunteering as a Welcome Ambassador, utilizing your interpersonal skills at the Sanford/Springvale office of Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Welcome Ambassadors are the face of SMAA – greeting every person who walks through our doors with warmth, respect, and kindness. This frontline volunteer position plays a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and person-centered environment for older adults, caregivers, volunteers, and community members. 

As a Welcome Ambassador, you'll provide relief and support to dedicate & hard-working agency staff, and create a welcoming experience for our clients and guests!

Location:

Anderson Learning Center Bodwell Court, Springvale, ME 04083

Volunteer Schedule: 

We are currently looking for volunteers that will assist Monday through Friday between 8:00am - 4:00pm. Ideal shifts would be 4 hours long, but we welcome flexibility depending on time that a volunteer is able to offer!

What does a Welcome Ambassador do? 

What qualities, experience & skills does a Welcome Ambassador need?

Are you ready to make a difference?

Volunteers can begin right away after they attend a training and complete a background check.  Contact us at volunteer@smaaa.org or 207-396-6595 to get started! 

Become a Hospice of Southern Maine Volunteer!  Hospice of Southern Maine provides a comprehensive training program and ongoing support to volunteers working with our patients and their families. The initial training ensures that volunteers have the skills and confidence to be well prepared for this role. No health care background is needed. Volunteers complete the professional circle of hospice care. In addition to being good listeners, our volunteers are compassionate, reliable, and non-judgmental. They enjoy working with all types of people.  Direct Care Volunteers provide non-medical aid and support in the following ways: Providing companionship and emotional support for patients, caregivers and families, by providing respite care to allow caregivers time to themselves, by assisting with errands, helping with light household chores or light meal prep, by providing bedside companionship for patients alone in their final hours and offering grief support following the death of a loved one.

As available, to be scheduled with Facilities Manager

Keeping this building in good condition so that all may enjoy is rewarding work - and it takes a village! Volunteers can help with a wide range of projects, depending on their skills and availability. We regularly need help with: taming the willow dome, gallery wall prep and painting, cleaning and organizing, maintaining the grounds (a terrific opportunity for groups wanting to volunteer together) and garden beds, sign painting, kiln repair, light construction/carpentry, and more.

Help us to update and maintain our burgeoning Art Library. Tasks include cataloging, labelling, and shelving books, as well as special projects.

Tuesday – Saturday, 3 hr minimum shift between 10am-8pm, consistent every week (minimum 2 month commitment)

Individuals with sufficient experience in printmaking, ceramics, or darkroom photography can qualify to be a studio monitor. Waterfall Arts strives to offer reliable open studio hours that the public can count on to create work in our spaces, so we’re looking for volunteers that can make a consistent weekly commitment. Duties include opening the space and overseeing renters, providing help when needed, maintaining the studio space, and offering basic orientation (rules, supply location, and equipment processes) to new users.

Studio Monitors may use their scheduled sessions to pursue their own art practices.