Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

Penquis Transportation Services is always in search of volunteer drivers to help meet the needs of our community.  Whether you dedicate 10 hours a week, or 40, every bit helps.  To apply, please contact Jess Butler at jbutler@penquis.org or 207-974-2404.

This position is for anyone that can swing a hammer, use a screwdriver and wants to help people stay in their homes safely, healthy and warm. We need volunteers to help us do home repairs for those in the community who will not be otherwise able to afford or perform the repairs - anything from building ramps or decks, repairing walls, floors and roofs, painting and sometimes just cleaning. 

What does mentoring look like? That’s up to you and the family. In less complicated times, we like our mentors to take a more hands-on approach to help mentees integrate into the community- such as including them in family outings & introducing them to the area. Currently, mentoring can be done while social distancing and some support can be provided remotely. Checking in regularly, sending along translated info regarding COVID-19, helping mentees locate resources- these are all things that can be done while maintaining safe distance. We still ask that anyone applying to mentor through WTS live local to the Portland area, so that you can begin an in-person relationship with your mentees once you feel safe doing so. 

Agency: United Way of the Tri-Valley Area Internship

Location: Farmington, Maine

Period of Engagement: Ongoing – available each term: spring, summer and fall

Compensation: None

Description of the Internship: The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area (UWTVA) is seeking an intern to help research and write grants that provide critical funding to community programs like food pantries and domestic violence prevention programs. The intern will also seek grant support for United Way initiatives such as Leadership and Growth Through Service Summer Experience and Packs for Progress.

. Based on a 150-450-hour commitment (depending on the institution and requirements). The internship and its responsibilities and associated hours may be modified to meet internship requirements of fewer hours (to a minimum of 135).

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Application Process: Submit a resume and letter of interest to Executive Director: director@uwtva.org.  If through UMF, application is made through UMF’s Partnership for Civic Advancement. Complete and submit the Internship Application Form online.  

SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Visitation Volunteers are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.Key Responsibilities:Visit an elderly person 2-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed uponNotify the SEARCH program of any changes or concerns regarding the person's circumstancesSend in a monthly service reportMaintain regular communication with SEARCH staffUnderstand and adhere to the principle of confidentialityHandle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report them accurately to the person served and to the programThe SEARCH Visitation Volunteer supports the mission of the SEARCH program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.To learn more and fill out a volunteer application, please click here!

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area is working to rebuild a gleaning network in southern Kennebec county, and we need volunteers to help! Gleaning involves rescuing unsold or unharvested crops from farms and farmers' markets and redistributing them to those in need. It's a collaborative process that helps reduce food waste and support access to healthy food. As a volunteer, you will get the chance to connect with farmers and growers, support sustainable food systems, and reduce hunger within your community.  

We are looking for individuals who would be able to assist in harvesting and clearing out unsold produce during the upcoming growing season. We also need volunteers to transport it to the Augusta Food Bank for distribution. Shifts would last about 2 hours, but timing is flexible. If you have other skills to offer in social media, outreach, photography, or any other ideas for how you'd like to be involved, we'd love to hear about them!

Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalAreaGleaners

Are you a good listener?  Want to support others?

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) is looking for volunteer advocates to respond to its 24-hour helpline and make a difference in the lives of people affected by sexual violence.

Volunteer advocates receive extensive training and support to prepare them to effectively respond to callers.

Volunteer advocates are notified of calls through their cell phones from the answering service, allowing them to be on call from their homes or another location where they have a private space to talk.

Volunteer advocates must be over the age of 18, empathetic and dependable, with access to reliable transportation.  All potential volunteers must complete the training and a screening process which includes criminal and DHHS background checks.  No prior experience is necessary.

Call Kayce at 784-5272, or visit www.sapars.org to learn more!

Are you a good listener?  Want to support others?

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) is looking for volunteer advocates to respond to its 24-hour helpline and make a difference in the lives of people affected by sexual violence.

Volunteer advocates receive extensive training and support to prepare them to effectively respond to callers.

Volunteer advocates are notified of calls through their cell phones from the answering service, allowing them to be on call from their homes or another location where they have a private space to talk.

Volunteer advocates must be over the age of 18, empathetic and dependable, with access to reliable transportation.  All potential volunteers must complete the training and a screening process which includes criminal and DHHS background checks.  No prior experience is necessary.

Call Kayce at 784-5272, or visit www.sapars.org to learn more!

Welcoming the Stranger is actively looking for a volunteer willing to enter into a mentoring “friendship” with Maxime.  He lives in South Portland and is from Rwanda. He speaks Kinyarwanda and some English. (Jul 20, 2020)

Description: What does mentoring look like? That’s up to you and the family. Generally, mentors will take a hands-on approach to help mentees integrate into the community- such as including them in family outings & introducing them to the area. However, with so many folks currently practicing social distancing, mentoring can look a little different. Checking in regularly by phone or email, sending along info about local resources & advocating for your mentees when needed - these are all things that can be done while maintaining distance, if you choose to do so. 

Through Welcoming the Stranger, mentors have access to a large network of individuals and groups already engaged with the immigrant community who can offer support and guidance if specific needs - housing, schooling, medical care, etc.- arise. As a mentor, your primary task is simply to be there for newly arrived folks who would otherwise feel alone in a strange world. You don’t have to be an expert, just a friend.

Interested in making a difference? We have a list of families waiting for mentors!

Go to https://wtsmaine.com/mentors/#

Maine based volunteers only

Are you looking for ways to take direct action to support immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the Portland community? Do you want to help students achieve their learning goals safely and remotely? Apply to become a VIRTUAL English language tutor at LearningWorks today!

Tutors are paired with adult English language learners and spend 1.5 to 2 hours per week over the course of 6+ months working towards the student’s personal English goals.

Currently, lessons can be conducted over FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, or any convenient virtual learning platform but, we hope that when it is safe to do so these lessons can resume taking place in person at public meeting locations such as libraries, community centers, and at our 181 Brackett Street office. 

Prior experience as an educator is helpful, but not necessary, as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. The ideal candidate is fluent in English, independent, reliable, creative, and can practice cultural humility. We have a thorough and selective volunteer intake process-- get started today!

Make a difference in an adult English learner’s life, and help to make Portland a more welcoming place. Contact the program at ELLP@learningworks.me for more information or to apply.

We are looking for a Volunteer interested in sorting fresh Produce in the morning. Must be able to stand for up to 2.5 Hours. 

Preble Street's Teen Center, located at 343 Cumberland Avenue, is a drop-in day shelter for people in need under the age of 21. Inside, the Teen Center Soup Kitchen serves warm, nutritious meals 3 time a day, 7 days a week, for up to 35 youth. Volunteers help to prep, serve, and clean up from each meal. You'll help Portland youth get back on their feet when you volunteer with us here!

Volunteers help with Breakfast (7-10am), Lunch (10:30-1:30), and Dinner (5-7:30).

Requirements:

To sign up to volunteer, click the link here and fill out the online application by selecting "Create New Account." Please indicate on application that you are interested in volunteering at the Teen Center, and once your account is approved, the Volunteer Manager will reach out with the next steps to become a Teen Center volunteer.

Florence House is Preble Street's emergency women's shelter and long term housing facility for women in Portland. Florence House's soup kitchen serve between 40 and 60 women 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. Volunteers help prepare, serve, and clean up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Requirements:

Preble Street has a totally online system for signing up to volunteer. It's super easy and convenient, and only takes a few minutes to sign up! 

To register as a volunteer, click the link here and fill out the online application by selecting "Create New Account." You'll receive an email once you application is approved. The Volunteer Manager will reach out directly to complete the process for Florence House volunteers.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

St. Elizabeth's Child Development Center is looking for a handyperson to help a few hours a month with light painting, and general upkeep of the Center.  This opportunity is ideal for someone who likes to "fix things", and  enjoys being in a learning environment.

We prefer a commitment of 2 - 4 hours a month - from May to November - but are flexible with dates.

Thank you for helping out our kids and families - and making the center a beautiful place for them to be, and to learn. 

Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer Facilitators in the Brunswick area. The volunteer would assist in various excise classes for older adults. Classes such as, Living Well with Chronic Pain, Living Well with Diabetics, Living Well for Better Health, Matter of Balance, and Tai Chi for Health & Balance. 

The classes last about 3 hours which includes set up and clean up portion of classes. Sessions of the classes run in 6 week increments, the time and days will vary depending on availability after training. Free training is provided, duration of training will depend on the class being trained for. 

This is an immediate need for this area, volunteers passionate about promoting wellness in with older adults are encouraged to inquire!

Facilitators are also needed in MidCoast Regional Center & Waldo Community Center.

We are always seeking dedicated, compassionate volunteers for visiting, assisting with a wellness activity, one-on-one companionship, reading, playing games, calling Bingo, playing music, bringing in pets for pet therapy or just engaging as part of our Pinewood Terrace community. 

Currently, visiting facilities is on hold due to restrictions from the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, we are still taking applications for patient volunteers and hope to plan an upcoming training class soon!

Compassus is looking for compassionate people to join our volunteer team! As a volunteer, you would visit hospice patients in assisted living communities and long-term care facilities. As a volunteer, you would spend your time visiting a patient, reading to them, listening to music or just holding a hand. The heart of hospice volunteering is simply spending precious moments together with your patient; time both you and your patient will find rewarding, uplifting, and inspiring. Make a positive difference in our world -- become a hospice volunteer! Volunteer time and placement is planned for your convenience. Please contact our office for more information! 207-761-6967

Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion. Find the role that’s the best fit for you!

Community Educators

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Support Group Facilitators (Caregiver or Early Stage)

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Community Representatives

Community Representatives connect with local groups such as business and civic organizations, neighborhoods, rural counties, or faith communities to raise awareness and share information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss.

Advocacy State Champions

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee

Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics.

The Longest Day Planning Committee

The Longest Day Committee members help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event that brings thousands of participants across the world to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion. Find the role that’s the best fit for you!

Community Educators

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Support Group Facilitators (Caregiver or Early Stage)

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Community Representatives

Community Representatives connect with local groups such as business and civic organizations, neighborhoods, rural counties, or faith communities to raise awareness and share information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss.

Advocacy State Champions

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee

Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics.

The Longest Day Planning Committee

The Longest Day Committee members help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event that brings thousands of participants across the world to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion. Find the role that’s the best fit for you!

Community Educators

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Support Group Facilitators (Caregiver or Early Stage)

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Community Representatives

Community Representatives connect with local groups such as business and civic organizations, neighborhoods, rural counties, or faith communities to raise awareness and share information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss.

Advocacy State Champions

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee

Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics.

The Longest Day Planning Committee

The Longest Day Committee members help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event that brings thousands of participants across the world to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion. Find the role that’s the best fit for you!

Community Educators

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Support Group Facilitators (Caregiver or Early Stage)

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Community Representatives

Community Representatives connect with local groups such as business and civic organizations, neighborhoods, rural counties, or faith communities to raise awareness and share information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss.

Advocacy State Champions

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee

Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics.

The Longest Day Planning Committee

The Longest Day Committee members help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event that brings thousands of participants across the world to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion. Find the role that’s the best fit for you!

Community Educators

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Support Group Facilitators (Caregiver or Early Stage)

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Community Representatives

Community Representatives connect with local groups such as business and civic organizations, neighborhoods, rural counties, or faith communities to raise awareness and share information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss.

Advocacy State Champions

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee

Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics.

The Longest Day Planning Committee

The Longest Day Committee members help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event that brings thousands of participants across the world to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Throughout the year, most often from December - April, the American Lung Association is in need of a few dedicated office volunteers to come in on occasion and help with some of our projects in preparation for the Trek Across Maine in June. Projects are generally held in the office setting, usually require sitting for a majority of the time, and require acute attention to detail. Our office volunteers help inventory and organize supplies for the Trek, assemble mailings, and assemble packets which are custom prepared for each of our event participants. 

If you would like to be notified specifically by email when we have need for volunteers, please register here and we will reach out to you to confirm your information. As we have projects ready, we will contact you to see if you are available to come in. 

We appreciate our volunteers and respect that this time and work is donated. Thank you in advance for helping us put on the most successful fundraiser for the American Lung Association in the country!

Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.

MCC is an AmeriCorps program providing opportunities for people to get outdoors and be part of the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that’s what we’ve been doing since our establishment in 1983.

Every year we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.

On top of this, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.

We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!

Responsibilities

Qualifications

If you're interested in this, or other opportunities with us, please fill out our quick interest form!

Charting, phone calls, stock exam rooms, filing, perscription assistant help, data entry

Charting, phone calls, stock exam, filing, perscription assistant help

Healthy Living for ME is in need of volunteer Facilitators in the Brunswick area. The volunteer would assist in various excise classes for older adults. Classes such as, Living Well with Chronic Pain, Living Well with Diabetics, Living Well for Better Health, Matter of Balance, and Tai Chi for Health & Balance. 

The classes last about 3 hours which includes set up and clean up portion of classes. Sessions of the classes run in 6 week increments, the time and days will vary depending on availability after training. Free training is provided, duration of training will depend on the class being trained for. 

This is an immediate need for this area, volunteers passionate about promoting wellness in with older adults are encouraged to inquire!

Facilitators are also needed in Somerset & Waldo counties.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in this area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in Brunswick area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in the Brunswick area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in the Harpswell area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Diabetes is the Diabetes Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Diabetes is the Diabetes Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living for ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

32 Hours of Training, after completion the classes are 3 hours each week for 6 weeks, one session a year minimum.  Sessions typically take place on weekday mornings and afternoons. 

This opportunity was established by Ryan Goding and is an opportunity to help our most vulnerable community members as part of the COVID 19 Community Response Team. He is organizing a team of local churches and volunteers to assist the elderly and immune compromised with grocery shopping and delivery.

If you or someone you know requires assistance in the Farmington area, please call 207.739.9102. If your call is not answered, leave a message with your name and contact information. If you live in the Farmington area, and would like to volunteer, please check out the COVID 19 COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM page on Facebook and request to join. Feel free to SHARE this opportunity. Thank you!

Do you have some time and feel the urge to help do what you can as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic?  We might have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! It allows for continued social distancing and provides a MUCH NEEDED resource in our community! We are going to coordinate hand-made masks for use in our community. Check out this video or printed instructions linked from Dartmouth-Hitchcock for guidelines.

If you are symptom-free, have the material, the skills and the time, we'd LOVE to have you make some! There will be a drop box outside our office and for any questions, please email director@uwtva.org or call the office at 778-5048.

Thank you all so much for your help with this effort that will really help folks in our community.

Check out this link for video and printed instructions:

https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/patient-education/sewing-masks.html?fbclid=IwAR3TbIWUSCHpEEYli7U2uq2DKT-w28_S4Y6hN4xkRYp_yoYmMS4q0ezKZdU

Though Civil Air Patrol is known for its flying missions, CAP adults members, known as Senior Members, do so much more than just fly. In fact less than a fifth of all CAP members are pilots or aircrew members. CAP adult members come from all walks of life. Some are doctors, nurses, paramedics, or other medical professionals. Others are lawyers, paralegals, accountants, computer programmers, and other business professionals and executives. Really just about any career or background can be useful to and found in the ranks of the CAP adult membership. CAP supports a variety of missions that require adults from all walks of life.

In emergency services and operations CAP not only need aircrew members, but also ground team members to aid in the rescue of survivors or to assess damage after a disaster. CAP needs communications personnel to relay critical messages when there is limited or no telephone support.  Administrative staff, financial managers, logistics and supply personnel are needed to document missions and get personnel critical supplies and equipment in the field that they need to conduct missions.

CAP also needs adults to support the cadet program. CAP has over 23,000 cadets across the country that need mentors willing to help guide and support them. The cadet program provides young adults between the ages of 12 and 21 a well-rounded program of leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and moral and ethical decision making. In today’s world, we need good people who are willing to step up and help provide a healthy, drug-free environment to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Many former cadets have gone into the military, government jobs, or private sector employment where they can and do make a difference, and really excel. There are many military general officers that were once CAP cadets.  Senators and congressman, CEOs and others credit their success to CAP and the adult members who mentored them.

CAP needs adults for its aerospace education program. In addition to educating our own members, CAP’s adult leaders provide training and resources to teachers who reach out to students of all ages across the country.  Aviation and aerospace impacts the lives of Americans every day, and CAP works to ensure that citizens know how valuable aviation and aerospace is in our world.          

The cashier position is a very important part of museum operations.  In addition to being the first point of contact for our visitors, the cashier also handles gift and ticket sales, cash register procedures, monitoring of visitors, money, answering visitor questions, and help with many different types of office projects including answering the telephone when needed.

Volunteers are scheduled for a four hour schedule (9:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm weekdays only).  No weekends involved.   

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in this area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Diabetes is the Diabetes Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in Somerset county area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in Kennebec county area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Diabetes is the Diabetes Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

The classes will take place in Kennebec county area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE!

Through These Doors offers a number of unique ways to become a part of the movement for ending domestic violence in our community. Use your talents to strive for peace, support survivors and their children, share your experiences and learn new skills.

At Through These Doors, we believe volunteering is at it’s best when the talents and passions of the volunteer and the needs of the organization line up. Our commitment is to explore your interests and skills and help determine where you can be of most service to the survivors we support.

Currently, the area where we need critical support is from direct service volunteers. These folks engage with survivors directly, providing emotional support, safety planning, information about partner abuse and resources. There are several ways direct service volunteers can support survivors including, but not limited to, helping to staff our 24-hour confidential helpline and facilitating support groups.

To become a direct service volunteer, you will be required to participate in our 44-hour Core Comprehensive Advocacy, Intervention, Response, and Ethics Training (CAIRET). During this training, you will learn about the dynamics of abuse, the cultural roots of violence and oppression, and the core components of social change advocacy. Our training also incorporates active listening skills, how to provide support in a non-judgmental way, trauma-informed best practices, all while learning about Through These Doors' programs, procedures, and philosophy in order to support survivors and their families in the best way possible.

We typically offer our direct service volunteer training three times annually. Please contact us to find out about our next training dates. 

"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." - Howard Zinn

Alzheimer's Association Faith Outreach Representatives (FORs) are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. FORs serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local faith groups and congregations. FORs represent the Alzheimer’s Association by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Once a week, we have volunteers work with students in our Native Language Space.  The goal of the space is to provide a safe place for students to speak in their native language, whether it be French, Spanish, Portuguese.  The volunteers need to be somewhat fluent in one of these languages and they engage students in conversation, games and other type of activities in a friendly atmosphere.  The commitment is 2 hours, one day a week.  The volunteers will rotate through 3 groups of students in the Native Language Space that are selected by their teachers and support staff.  We provide training and there are lots of resources in the different languages.  We teach academics in English all day, but we do want to encourage students to maintain and practice their native languages.  If you would like to participate or have any questions, please call Sylvie Montello at 874-8175 or email montes@portlandschools.org

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (AACEs) are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  AACEs deliver Alzheimer’s Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

To apply for this position, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

STEM Sisters, out of Service-Learning and Volunteering at USM connects young women on STEM pathways at USM with working STEM professionals to go out to our local high schools to encourage girls to pursue STEM. We are seeking women from all walks of life (and awesome dudes) who are interested in making progress in building up successful women to pursue STEM pathways.

This is not so much a mentoring program as it is an ideas exchange and means to building community between women from high school on up.

There are many ways to get involved and you can commit to as little as 2 hrs a month to as much as 12, depending on your capacity. 

We need volunteers to pair with other working professionals or, ideally, with USM students to share your experiences and lead STEM activities and talk about STEM topics via show-and-tell to excite high school girls about STEM.

If interested, please email: usm.stemambassadors@maine.edu

The Longest Day is the day with the most daylight — the summer solstice. On June 20, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Are you passionate about fighting Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day? Then we need you! Join The Longest Day Committee to help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event. We’ll help you find a role that fits your interests, skills and schedule.

To learn more about volunteering on The Longest Day Committee or apply, visit: The Longest Day Planning Committee

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

We are looking for Community Representatives throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this position! 

To apply, click here!

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners. As leaders, individuals provide hospitality, support and volunteer oversight at social engagement events.

We are looking for Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders throughout the state of Maine. Any community could benefit from this type of program! 

To apply, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups.

We are looking for Support Group Facilitators throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this program! 

To apply, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events. 

With help from advocates like you, we've passed critical legislation and increased federal research funding five-fold since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success in Congress and in every state capital.

We’ll train you to advocate in a variety of ways, some of which take just an hour or two every few months. Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us?

We are looking for Alzheimer’s State Champions throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this program! 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://alzimpact.org/volunteer/  If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter seeks leadership volunteers for the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committees statewide. Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. 

Committees meet monthly all year long to plan and manage each Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event from the kick-off to wrap-up. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include seven subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics. All committees receive resources and support through designated Alzheimer’s Association staff person.

For more information or to apply visit alz.org/walkvolunteer.  If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

As the diversity of Amanda Rowe Elementary School is ever changing we find our needs changing.

We need folks who speak Spanish and Portuguese to work with students who are learning English in our grade 3/4 classrooms.

This awesome volunteer will be assisting in communication and helping students with their classroom work. 

Volunteers conduct 100% of the re-shelving of materials within the library. A brigade of nearly 50 individuals re-shelve the collection throughout the week. They also assist librarians and staff with programs and special events, distribute fliers, tend to our indoor plants, gardens and fireplace, greet our patrons, stuff envelopes, deliver books to those in need through our Books on Wheels service and much more. In addition, we are always open to your suggestions! Do you have a special skill you could share with the library community? It is easy to join us! Visit us at www.curtislibrary.com

General:

 The research assistant’s primary role is to provide assistance to researchers who visit the Kennebec Historical Society research room.  They should be knowledgeable of the structure of the Archive and Library Collections, the finding aids and the rules governing the use of the facility.

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Research Assistants gain a unique understanding of the contents of the archives.  This is a premium position that can have benefit to those individuals who may be writing a paper, dissertation, doing a sociological study or authoring a book.

Be a role model for girls and help them discover their own potential! Work together with other trained adult volunteers to plan troop meetings and activities that bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to life while girls discover and try new things, connect with their peers and take action in their community. To learn more or to volunteer today, visit www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/volunteer. 

Volunteers are needed to assist on Saturday morning at 7:00am. Volunteers pick up boxes of food from the Hannaford. They then return to Faith Food Pantry to sort the food and take care of it. 

The Boys & Girls Club of Bangor provides young people with a safe and supportive place to learn and grow during after-school time.  Children build ongoing relationships with caring adults and friends, have access to opportunities to build new skills and achieve personal success, and participate in life-changing programs that help them advance in three outcome areas: 

Mentors are needed to teach youth skills, provide support, and offer homework help. YOU can help foster a youth's sense of belonging, responsibility, value and importance.  

Opportunity for Students in the Intro to Social Services class at UMF to get involved and connected to the local community!    

Service Learning Requirement: Students are expected to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours in a local social service agency. Students are expected to keep a self-reflective journal of the volunteer experience.  (20 points/20% of final grades: 10% for volunteer hours and 10% for reflection assignment ).

The volunteers who donate their time to the MDI Hospital Organization play an important role in the experience of our patients and families. They work alongside healthcare professionals, help in non-clinical areas, and support the Hospital’s mission to care for not just the patient, but our entire community.

Volunteers are needed at our Health Centers to assist with clerical tasks and errands, file, and remind patients of upcoming appointments. Pleasant telephone voice a plus!

Hosts are needed to greet and provide support to patients, visitors, and guests at the hospital entrance. The host will assist the emergency department staff with clerical tasks and errands, and serve as a general liaison between patients, their families, and hospital staff.

Do you have time to spend with a patient? Mount Desert Island Hospital and Birch Bay Village need volunteers on an on-call basis to read to patients, do puzzles, watch TV, play card games, or just visit and spend quality time. Help brighten a patient’s day!

The MDI Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new members and leaders to help coordinate and work on fundraising events and activities that benefit the MDI Hospital Organization.

Due to term limits, we are looking for a few new Board Members to include an Attorney or Accountant with an interest in non-profit organizations.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established yet expanding agency. The Board meets every other month.

Please contact:  Catherine Thibedeau, Executive Director, at (207) 866-3769, Ext. 103; or by email at  cthibedeau@iamsupports.org  

Summary

Count ME In is looking for a dynamic volunteer with interest and experience in writing, editing, and communicating on social media and websites.  This position is for a skilled volunteer whose efforts will contribute to Count ME In’s work in the community. The tools created are used by school districts and community organizations to support student attendance so all children can become successful learners. Increasing student attendance is a key step to helping our children become college and job ready.  Although there is no stipend or salary, the Media Specialist is entitled to attendance at Count ME In events.

Come join us!! 

 The Media and Marketing Specialist works closely with the Count ME In Director.

 Major Duties

Time Commitment

This position is expected to require about 2 to 3 hours per month.  Formal meetings will be kept to a minimum with a focus on communicating by phone and e-mail.

How to Apply 

Please put together a one-page letter describing a bit about yourself and outlining your interest in this role. Please submit your letter along with your current resume to Susan Lieberman at slieberman@countmeinmaine.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug Free Workplace

Group activities can include:

Would you like to occasionally help out inside the museum on regular open days? Sign up to be a sub! We will call you when we have a temporary volunteer need due to illness or vacations. 

We are searching for the next Americorps VISTA to serve here at #PRFoodCenter. This young nonprofit is full of dynamic, creative people working to improve food security in the Piscataquis Region by connecting people with sources of healthy food.  Our Americorps VISTA works in social media, marketing, fundraising and event planning, program development, and more!

What are the benefits of being an Americorps VISTA?
✅Receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.
✅Year End Education Award ($6,095) or Cash Bonus ($1,800)
✅ChildCare Benefits
✅HealthCare Benefits
✅On the job training, workshops, and conferences
✅Support and Develop Programs to relieve hunger
✅Learn about our local food system and farmers
✅Connect seniors to foods they enjoy
✅Participate in Community Outreach Programs
✅Develop valuable skills

Contact us today to find out more #PRFoodCenter info@prfoodcenter.org or call us at (207) 802-8230

We are looking for support for our current fundraising initiatives. he Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition owns two recovery residences now, one for men in Rockland (called the “Friends House”) and the other in Camden for women in recovery and their children (due to open this summer). We are committed to accommodating as many people who would benefit from safe and supportive housing as we can.
 

Currently, we are allowed only 4 men in our men’s house due to the stairs not meeting fire code. Once we fix the stairs, we would be allowed to accommodate 16 men. It is estimated that the cost of renovations will be $100,000. We feel we can generate income that will cover half that cost so need to raise another $50,000 to help another dozen men by the end of this summer.

The new stair tower, named in memory and in honor of Ryan Gamage, a man in recovery who wanted to build the tower but who died of a drug overdose himself in January, will have about 50 stairs. We would like 50 individuals or groups of individuals to each buy one step in the stair tower for $1000 each and to have a plaque with the names of the donors on those steps to recognize the contributions. Please ask friends and family to join with you to raise $1000 so you can pay for one of the 50 steps.

Are you great at connecting with donors in the community?Are you a donor yourself? We would love to talk with you and for your support in helping us accomplish these goals.

The Midcoast Recovery Coalition owns two Recovery Residences in Rockland and Camden, Maine. We are seeking volunteers to mow the lawn at each of these residences to keep this homes looking and feeling comfortable for our residents. 

Volunteer opportunity! Make a lasting positive impact in a family’s life.

DCP has started a weekly play group for families with children age 0-3 years. This group provides an opportunity for the adults in the family to connect with other adults and build a support system, while their children play together. 

Some of the families need rides to and from the Ellsworth Early Care and Education Center on Avery Lane. We are looking for a volunteer to provide those rides on Friday mornings.

Minimum Education/Experience Qualifications:

Program-Wide Requirements:

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Team Orientation:

Want to help, but only have a limited amount of time to donate? Sign up to be called for special events! You can help set up, work during events running booths, helping with projects, or tell us if you have a special skill you'd like to share!

Maine CASAs serve as a Guardians ad Litem and advocate for children in care in child protection cases.

A CASA guardian ad litem is a responsible, caring adult and advocate for the child while their parents’ case moves through the child welfare system.  The CASA guardian ad litem builds a relationship with a child.  During a child protection case, the CASA is one of the few consistent adults in the child’s life and, for that reason, the volunteer advocate’s recommendations to the court are very important.

A train ride is a big part of the visitor experience at the museum. Trains are operated, in part, by volunteers. No prior experience is necessary! We provide training to become a trainman, conductor, or engineer.

FMI: https://www.mainenarrowgauge.org/volunteer/

Docents ride aboard the train and share Maine’s unique railroad history with school children, tour groups and visitors from around the globe. We provide training on historical information to share with the public.

FMI: https://www.mainenarrowgauge.org/volunteer/

Restoration volunteers repair and rebuild historic railroad cars in the museum collection. Work includes carpentry, upholstery, painting, and metal work. Whether you are a master carpenter or handyman, we can use your skills!

The Packer helps assemble bags for two supplemental nutrition programs. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with bags of nutritious USDA commodity foods. Volunteers help prepare CSFP food bags for the state of Maine. The Food Bank distributes over 9,000 CSFP food packages each month to partner agencies across the state. 

More than 80,000 Maine children qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. These meals are the fuel they need to get them through the week. What happens to these children when they go home over the weekend? Good Shepherd Food Bank's BackPack Program provides children who are suffering the effects of chronic hunger with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to eat during weekends and school vacations when those crucial school meals are unavailable. Volunteers help pack bags for over 1,000 food insecure children in 39 different schools.

This volunteer role suits someone looking to volunteer as an individual or with friends as a group. Volunteers work in an assembly line process in order to pack with proficiency and efficiency.

The role of the Food Inspector is to examine donated, salvage food and other products.

This job entails two aspects.

The Sorter helps move approved salvage products off the conveyor belt and places them in the correct category.

This volunteer role suits people interested in moving their bodies!

These volunteers play a critical role in Good Shepherd Food Bank's work. They ensure that Good Shepherd Food Bank partner agencies receive quality, safe, salvage products.

GSFB Volunteer Hours: M-TH, 7:30AM-3:00PM and F, 7:30AM-1:00PM** Please inquire about opportunities for groups!

The Downeast Gleaning Initiative is a farm-based food collection and distribution project that has collected and redistributed 228,000 pounds of surplus produce to local food security organizations since 2013. Gleaning is an important food rescue activity that extends relationships between farmers and food security organizations, bringing fresh local produce choices to more community members.

You can support the Gleaning Initiative in the following ways:

- Help us harvest produce at local farms
- Deliver produce to food pantries
- Pick up produce at farms and farmers markets
- Grow and donate food!

Gleaning is an excellent way to get outside, connect with your local farmers, learn about our food system, and give back to your community. We welcome people of all experience levels and can accommodate individuals, families, school groups, employee volunteer days, summer camps, etc. 

Read our 2018 Gleaning Report, and click here to subscribe to gleaning email list.

For Hancock County gleaning opportunities, please contact Rachel Emus by calling 667-7171 or by email at rachel@healthyacadia.org.

For Washing County gleaning opportunities, please contact Regina Grabrovac by calling 667-7171 or by email at regina@healthyacadia.org.

Fresh Starts is growing...and as we grow, so does our need for reliable volunteers! We recently expanded our hours to include Tuesday evenings from 5-6 p.m. in addition to our established Wed. & Fri. 2-4 p.m. times. We are seeking a few responsible volunteers to help sort, distribute, and learn what we do on Tuesday evenings, as well as the other days. We also need help with pick-up and delivery of furniture (i.e. couches, beds, etc.). Folks with a little extra time that aren't afraid to lug and tug are welcome!

The UMF Honors Program is dedicated to engaging Honors students in local and hometown 

opportunities to support their community. Each student may use this United Way VolunteerME

site to track 20+  annual hours of volunteerism within or outside of the United Way listed opportunities. 

If you volunteer as part of another program as a requirement, please be sure to enter your time for 

UMF Honors Program & Volunteerism and your other UMF or other organization.
 

We need walls going upstairs in our fire exit areas to be scraped of peeling paint and repainted.

The Senior Buddy Program focuses on reducing loneliness that is often found in seniors who do not have enough social interactions. The goal is to match UMF students (and community members) with a local resident at one of Farmington's assisted living facilities. The idea is for the student to visit weekly with their 'Buddy' at their convenience. The role of the students would be to provide more social interactions, by listening to their stories, having lunch together, talking, playing board games or cribbage, listening to music, etc. This program wants to ensure reliability, as research shows loneliness can actually increase if the social interactions suddenly stopped. The hope is to also get more students interested in the aging population! 

Special Program Facilitators: Do you have free time to volunteer on the weekends? If so we would love your help running our afternoon science and art activities! These volunteers get to lead programs with support from MDM staff. Most of the volunteer opportunities in this position are on the weekends, with occasional opportunities to assist with after hours programs such as My Day to Play, overnights, Parents Night Out, and more.

Program Teachers: Volunteers with a skill or special interest that could be offered as a program. Examples that have been done before include: after school Spanish club, woodworking workshop, Japanese traditions activity, yoga for kids, Norwegian traditions activity, and medieval times presentations.

Birthday Party Helpers: We can get pretty busy on the weekends with our birthday parties! Birthday helpers work directly with the weekend manager to help parties run smoothly. Duties include greeting birthday party guests, carrying presents to the party room, helping clean up and set up in between parties, and assisting when birthday parties have add-on art activities. Birthday party volunteers get to party all day long!

Museum Clean Up: The museum needs cleaning and tidying during the day while our friends are discovering and playing. We always need help making sure the museum looks great and feels inviting for all of our guests.

Assist with file management, email data entry, answering telephones, gift shop fulfillment, envelope stuffing, and assorted office duties as needed.

Volunteer Need for Saturdays from July 6 through September 28, 12:45-4:00pm. Description: Represent the Museum when greeting the general public and other volunteers. Communicate the museum narratives to visitors; promote museum’s mission and goals. No telephone industry experience required but welcome; narratives can be taught. Responsibilities: Assist supervisor with opening the museum by unlocking doors, turning on all exhibit lights and displays. Prepare Museum by inspecting the general appearance, fixing or reporting any exhibit display issues, and spot-cleaning the facility as needed. Welcome visiting public. Handle gift shop sales. Answer phone, answer questions, provide directions to the museum. Provide an overview of the museum to visitors. Provide basic knowledge of museum’s history. Provide basic knowledge of Maine, its history, features, and points of interest. Close the museum by turning off all lights, displays, and locking doors. Notify supervisor of any issues. Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with an iPad and Square Reader helpful but easily learned.

Our students can benefit from reading mentors to work with them individually to help improved their reading skills as well as increase their excitement about school.

Ruth's Reusable Resources has received several large donations lately and need volunteer groups to help us sort and put the donations away. Groups can be any size - from just a couple of people to 25. We ask that you plan to be here a minimum of 2 hours, but can stay as long as the full day if you choose. 

This will likely involve manual labor to lift and move boxes, carry items around, etc. We may also need assistance opening and sorting donations, separating them by category to be stocked on shelves or put into the warehouse. We also have sit down tasks available to accommodate group members with physical restrictions. 

For more information please contact Ruth or Lisa at office3rs@gmail.com or call 207-699-5565. 

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston Maine is actively recruiting adult volunteers. We are looking for individuals who like to be around other people, who enjoy helping others and who have a desire to give back to our community.  For more information please call or email Jenny Cowie, Manager, Volunteer Services and Hospital Gift Shop, 777-8368, jcowie@stmarysmaine.com.

Volunteer Opportunities