Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

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

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 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:

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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.

A Volunteer Housing Coach (VHC) is to be a support person in housing matters, particularly regarding the tenant/client's actual housing. The VHC will provide ongoing support and have a good understanding of the SIT and ProsperityME programs and community resources. A VHC will be patient, unflappable, with a good sense of appropriate boundaries and eager to meet those from a different culture on equal terms of respect and admiration. The idea is not to take over housing issues, but to resolve any conflicts mutually in a way that empowers the tenant to understand the process and be able to handle it another time. In general, the VHC is a friend, keeping in regular contact to check-in and be a support to a new immigrant Mainer coming to grips with a different housing culture.

A Scholarship Mentor will take a ProsperityME PROSPER Scholarship student under their wing. The goal is to help students adjust to college life in America and to prepare for a career in their field of study. Mentors will be matched with compatible students majoring in the mentor’s professional field. The mentor will act as a “big brother or sister” figure, friend, and guide. Mentors may help students select courses, provide general advice, and help students develop a resume and professional network that will position the student to be hired by a Maine employer upon graduation.

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.

Our goal is to ensure that Maine's youngest children are read aloud to regularly. Research shows that being read to regularly by a caring adult in the first five years of life is critically important to a child's success in school and in lifelong learning. By offering a small amount of your time (once a week for a half hour to one hour), you can help children in your community develop a love of reading that can last them a lifetime! Join UMaine Center on Aging RSVP's Let's Read, Let's Grow! program today!

The University of Maine Center on Aging Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) succesfully manages the free evidence-based exercise program called Bone Builders. This program is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis by increasing bone density through strength and flexibility training, balance exercises, and fall prevention education. 

RSVP is currently searching for eager volunteers to support our mission for older adults becoming stronger through Bone Builders, while maintaining the safest environment possible. 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 certified fitness professional before leading classes and must be able to meet the requirements outlined in our medical clearance form.

We would be pleased to hear about your interest in volunteering in the Greater Bangor Area, specifically at our Old Town-Orono, Hampden, and Bangor locations. 

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

A typical therapeutic riding lesson has one to three volunteers and an instructor working with a rider in the horse barn and the riding arena. This therapeutic team helps the rider learn how to groom, saddle and ride a horse. Individual goals and riding plans are made at the start of the session and reviewed before each lesson. The rider may play games on horseback, maneuver around obstacles and/or develop his/her skills to learn to ride without physical support or even without a horse leader. Therapeutic riding is a way to develop confidence, balance, strength, coordination and endurance. The primary responsibility of the lesson HORSE LEADER is management of the horse and ensuring rider safety both on the ground and once mounted. The horse leader must have experience working with horses. The primary responsibility of the lesson SIDE WALKER is to support and interact with the rider. Specific horse experience is not necessary but side walkers must be comfortable around horses. Both positions require good communication skills, a willingness to work as a team and a desire to help others.

Hut Caretaker Job Description Summary

Caretakers must be attentive to the needs of visitors and the cleanliness and maintenance of the hut to assure the best possible visitor experience. The caretaker will be an outgoing person who enjoys sustainable living and outdoor recreation and appreciates the Maine outdoors.

Caretakers live on site in staff quarters at the huts for two to twelve weeks. For energy, the huts have wood and propane heat, solar and in one case hydro power, along with composting toilets, hot showers, and well water.

This position is ideal for someone interested in recreational or outdoor resource management, green building design and operation, conservation education, or similar fields. This is an opportunity to live rent-free and off-the-grid, with a recreational playground at your fingertips. Kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, hiking, and camping are all possible from the huts.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact person between the MH&T office and the hut.

Welcome arriving visitors, familiarize them with the operation and rules concerning the facilities, and provide information about Maine Huts & Trail.

Daily facilities inspection and cleaning Qualifications

Friendly, outgoing manner

Proven ability to work alone and unsupervised for long periods of

time

First aid certification desirable

• Monitor daily operation of green energy systems, implementing energy conservation and environmentally sound practices (training provided).

• Maintain an appropriate and consistent presence at the hut.

• Available to our guest between the hours of 4-9am and 7-10pm.

• Strong interest in backcountry management desirable

• Minimum two week commitment • Able to hike to the huts - facilities cannot be reached by vehicle.

This is a volunteer position. Room and board including food are provided at no cost for a two- week minimum. Other benefits include a year’s free Maine Huts & Trails membership and limited free lodging for up to two family and/or friends for up to 4 days for each two-week period.

Trail Work:

Maine Huts & Trails has built over 80 miles of trail with the help of volunteers. The trail network consists of 50 miles of groomed, Nordic ski trails connecting the huts, and over 30 miles of non-groomed hiking, biking and snowshoe side trails. Every year brings opportunities to volunteer on this extensive network! Some of the opportunities are listed below:

Fall Opportunities:

Freshly fallen leaves mark the onset of winter prep season.

 Winter Opportunities: Snowshoeing out the single track trails throughout the system to pack them out for easier snowshoeing and mountain and/or fat-tire biking.

Spring Opportunities:

Receding snow brings warmer weather and the year’s first trail maintenance projects!

 Summer Opportunities:

Long days and ample swimming opportunities are paired with high productivity.

Opportunity for students in the high school early childhood occupations to learn more about their community, what it takes to work at a local non-profit, and the skills needed to be successful.

Service Learning Requirement: Evaluations will be completed and student is required to keep a journal of experiences and reflections.

The Maine Commission for Community Service is certified to implement the Service Enterprise organizational development program in Maine. As part of implementation, the Commission supports the individuals who have completed training and are certified to lead groups of agencies through the process.

This opportunity listing exists solely to allow the members of the Maine Service Enterprise Trainer Network to connect and report the probono time they devote to the effort.

Organizations and businesses interested in learning more about Service Enterprise are encouraged to contact the Commission.

The duty of the Communications and Marketing Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding strategic issues that affect the UWTVA's mission in the community. The committee shall:

a) Provide leadership in the development of a long-range marketing plan for UWTVA. Committee Chair shall communicate actions and plans to the Board on an ongoing basis.

b) determine Marketing approach, materials and venue(s).

c) Help to promote UWTVA and all events and initiatives in various ways (social media (as appropriate), marketing literature, special events, etc. . It shall also advise on the budget needed for committee purposes.

UWTVA mission:  The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area strives to unite people and resources to improve lives and build a strong and healthy community; we do this by identifying local needs and addressing their root causes, raising funds to meet those needs, and collaborating on local initiatives that create a measurable difference in Greater Franklin County. 

Our goals: Strengthen Families and Children Increase Independence and Financial Stability Improve Health Respond to Emergencies and Meet Basic Human Needs By identifying the community's most pressing problems, supporting or developing programs that best address those problems, and measuring the program results, the United Way makes sure donor support makes a difference in the Tri-Valley Area. The United Way knows that together we can do more than any one of us can achieve alone. If, in addition to helping others in our own special ways, every employed person in our Tri-Valley area contributed just $1.00 per week to our United Way Community Fund, we would create a resource of over $800,000 annually. This would enable our community to invest much more in new and expanded programs designed to solve community problems and take advantage of opportunities to improve the quality of life for all of us. That's the power of our community working together the United Way.

Join United Way of the Tri-Valley Area Hope Fund Committee. The Hope Fund is a fund designed to provide funding for enriching activities for children under 18 in Greater Franklin County. Applications are due each month, by the last day of the month, then reviewed the first Thursday of the following month. Decisions are made by this committee and checks are cut within a day or two. Children may be funded once a year and up to $200.

Specifics for the Hope Fund Committee:

Meetings: 1 meeting per month on 1st Thursday of month

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours estimated per meeting; 24-26 hours per year

For: Initial orientation, monthly meetings to review applications and compile monthly report to UW Board of Directors

UWTVA mission:  The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area strives to unite people and resources to improve lives and build a strong and healthy community; we do this by identifying local needs and addressing their root causes, raising funds to meet those needs, and collaborating on local initiatives that create a measurable difference in Greater Franklin County. 

UWTVA goals: Strengthen Families and Children Increase Independence and Financial Stability Improve Health Respond to Emergencies and Meet Basic Human Needs By identifying the community's most pressing problems, supporting or developing programs that best address those problems, and measuring the program results, the United Way makes sure donor support makes a difference in the Tri-Valley Area. The United Way knows that together we can do more than any one of us can achieve alone. If, in addition to helping others in our own special ways, every employed person in our Tri-Valley area contributed just $1.00 per week to our United Way Community Fund, we would create a resource of over $800,000 annually. This would enable our community to invest much more in new and expanded programs designed to solve community problems and take advantage of opportunities to improve the quality of life for all of us. That's the power of our community working together the United Way.

Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives are advocates who provide a voice for the concerns of long-term care residents who are living in a nursing home, residential care or assisted living.

Some volunteer activities include:

Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives ensure that:

Learn more about becoming a Volunteer Ombudsman Representative in your local area by contacting Volunteer Program Manager, Nicole Marchesi at (800) 499-0229 or (207) 621-1079.

We are seeking volunteers for occasional assistance to help maintain this special place.  Are you good with a chainsaw to help remove blowdowns?  Do you have carpentry skills to repair or build wooden foot bridges, or build and install signage?  Do you enjoy mowing or weed whacking?  Do you like to walk?  You could be a trail monitor, checking for blowdowns and removing downed branches from the trails.  If you love the outdoors and would enjoy helping to keep this magnificent property a place for Augusta-area residents and visitors to enjoy, we would love to have you join our team!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of homeless cats? The volunteer Cat Tech I is a vital part of the team at Pope Memorial Humane Society. The shelter literally runs on volunteer help, and we could use yours!

Duties include: cleaning cat "condos" and free roaming cat rooms, washing cat dishes and litterboxes, and interacting with the cats as you clean, which helps socialize them. Other duties as requested. 

What do you need to be eligible to volunteer? 

1. be 16 years old or older (younger volunteers may participate with parent or guardian present)

2. have ability to commit to a consistent time slot (this helps us manage a very busy schedule of staff and volunteers)

3. positive attitude and ability to work with others

For an application, please visit the "Volunteer" tab of our website, www.PopeHumane.org or stop in. Volunteer orientations are held every other Saturday and include an overview of the organization, tour and question and answer section. Interviews with the Volunteer Coordinator can be scheduled after the orientation. 

Thank you for considering helping homeless cats!

Influence the Future – Become a Mentor

Are you interested in helping a receptive high school student achieve their academic or social goals? If so, please consider becoming a mentor with the Portland Mentoring Alliance. The commitment is only one hour a week. You can make a difference in the life of a student, a difference that may last a lifetime! For information and an application, please contact program coordinator Asia Alexis at alexia@portlandschools.org or call 207-842-5358.

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.  (30% of final grades: 25% volunteer hours and 5% for journals).

Board Member

Friends of Willow

Position Type: Board (Unpaid)

Domain: Animal Welfare

Location: Portland, ME or remote if needed

Organization Information

Website: www.friendsofwillow.org

Mission statement: Friends of Willow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Friends of Willow is dedicated to providing rescue, shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services for abandoned, abused, or neglected rabbits in Southern Maine. The mission of Friends of Willow is to (1) place all of these rabbits into permanent and loving, safe indoor homes and to (2) educate the public regarding companion rabbit care, the benefits of adopting, and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Position Detail

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for individuals to serve on the Friends of Willow (FOW) Board of Directors (BOD). The role of the BOD is to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission. When BOD members embrace their responsibilities, commit to engage productively, and contribute generously to serve the best interests of the FOW, they can accomplish great things in achieving the mission and the organization’s greater potential.

Serving on the FOW BOD can provide an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving the lives of animals. BOD members are expected to be active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and be fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

Responsibilities:

Duties:

Qualifications:

Corporate Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

Friends of Willow

Position Type: Coordinator (Unpaid)

Domain: Animal Welfare

Location: Portland, ME or remote if needed

Organization Information

Website: www.friendsofwillow.org

Mission statement: Friends of Willow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Friends of Willow is dedicated to providing rescue, shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services for abandoned, abused, or neglected rabbits in Southern Maine. The mission of Friends of Willow is to (1) place all of these rabbits into permanent and loving, safe indoor homes and to (2) educate the public regarding companion rabbit care, the benefits of adopting, and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Position Detail

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Corporate Relations & Fundraising Coordinator to join our team. The Coordinator is responsible for organizing activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the organization.

When Coordinators embrace their responsibilities, commit to engage productively, and contribute generously to serve the best interests of the FOW, they can accomplish great things in achieving the mission and the organization’s greater potential. Serving as a Coordinator for FOW can provide an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving the lives of animals.

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Table Assistant

Interested in volunteering with an awesome rescue? Help us get the 411 out on proper rabbit care.

Be an Info Table Assistant! As such, you will:

(a) accept an assignment when you are available (usually Saturdays or Sundays)

(b) arrive at the location at the time specified, set up table

(c) talk to customers about our rabbits available for adoption

(d) share accurate information on how to care for rabbits

(e) invite people to sign up for foster homes or volunteers

(f) tell customers about our educational programs

(g) give out coloring pages to children

(h) get to meet animal lovers from all over

(i) spread the word about upcoming fundraisers and events

(j) have a really good time!

Once you sign up and know what's expected of you, one of us will go with you until you feel comfortable being on your own. There will always be someone to call if you get stuck.

Join The Morris Farm with the Lincoln County Gleaners to help redirect surplus and unmarketable produce to food security organizations by working with local farms to take excess food from the fields or farmers' markets and deliver that food to local food pantries, soup kitchens and other sites serving our community.

Who: Anyone willing/able to bend, pick, lift, and/or drive

What: Harvest produce for food security organizations

Where: Local participating farms in Lincoln County

When: Occasional mornings in afternoons during spring, summer and fall (harvest seasons for various produce)

How: We coordinate the site, you show up and harvest

For more information or to sign up to help, contact lcgleanersme@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at @LCGleanersME

As a volunteer of the Morris Farm Store you help:

Responsibilities in the farm store:

Benefits as a volunteer:

To learn more about volunteering at the store email VISTA@morrisfarm.org or call 207-882-4080.

The Telephone Museum is seeking volunteers to expand it's Board of Directors. Individuals living in Ellsworth, Hancock County and/or the State of Maine are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who believe in strengthening community bonds through cultural organizations and preserving the history of technology will most appreciate this opportunity. The museum board meets formally four times per year, and informally through teleconferencing or other electronic means. Experience managing or directing a non-profit institution is a plus. 

Join this committee to help plan, execute, and enjoy United Way's largest fundraiser.  UWTVA Great Charity Auction Committee is a committee that falls under the Special Events Chair (see Special Events Chair opportunity for more information). It is convened on an as needed basis to coordinate special events. Tasks include (but are not limited to:

* soliciting items for auction

* planning theme and decorations

* decorating

* gathering volunteers for the day of the event

* planning food and drinks

Hut Volunteer Job Descriptions

Volunteer Ambassador (VA) (usually 10 am to 2 pm):

            Purpose: Supplement and augment staff hospitality to enhance guest experience.

            Check in with staff upon arrival and ask for their priorities.

Be sure to fill enter volunteer hours before leaving.

Volunteer Hut Staff (VHS) (usually overnight, 4 pm to 10 am next day):

            Purpose: Augment staff in virtually all staff responsibilities

Check in with staff upon arrival and ask for their priorities. Sample responsibilities in order of possibility / probability and interest:

Be sure to fill out enter your hours before leaving.

Wood Volunteer Job Descriptions

Wood Stacking:

 Wood Splitting

Kindling

We are looking for willing adults to participate in our alternative high school program at least 1 day a week through the school year. The volunteer position includes a mixture of in-school academic assistance as well as many opportunities to engage in outdoor tripping experiences.

Kayaking, sailing, and hiking overnight trips are already being scheduled for this fall and we would love to have additional chaperones to be involved!

Our school days run from 8:45-1:45, so we need volunteers who are able to volunteer during at least a portion of that time one or two days a week, in addition to tripping opportunities.

Are you interested in serving as good company for terminally ill patients?

We are always looking for compassionate individuals who are interested in supporting terminally ill patients in their homes, in nursing facilities or at our Hospice House. These volunteers provide vital companionship to patients and crucial respite breaks for caregivers. Some volunteers also assist with critical needs like grocery shopping, medication pick-up or transportation.

How would I know if I’m a good fit for this?

The most essential skill for this role is great listening skills. If you are someone who enjoys getting to know people, this is likely a good fit for you. In addition to trying to find opportunities to volunteer close to your home, we also match patients and volunteers based on interests and requests. This could include things like a shared interest in cribbage, the ability to speak (and sometimes sing) in French, openness to sitting outside in the sunshine, helping a patient record her/his life story for family members, reading aloud, helping write cards or letters, playing cards, scrapbooking or sometimes just sitting with someone. Patients sometimes have special outing wishes-—maybe a chance to have their favorite ice cream one last time. Many of our patients enjoy reflecting on their life experiences and are very appreciative of someone who is interested in listening.

Training Requirement:      Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice provides 21 hours of comprehensive Hospice training, a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. The usual training structure is two training sessions per week for several weeks, with each session lasting three to four hours.

Ongoing Commitment:     At least two hours per week for one year

Dates/Times Available:     Most needs are for weekday visits. The Hospice House does need volunteers from 4 to 8 p.m. to serve as greeters, assist in the kitchen and to visit patients. Individuals or small groups welcome for this.

Next Steps: Respond here and we will schedule a time to talk with you by phone to review options and share upcoming training times. We also invite you to visit our website at www.androscoggin.org for more information on our organization.

Special Note:  We ask that anyone who has experienced the recent loss of a loved one wait at least one year before becoming a Hospice volunteer.

 Thank you for considering volunteering with Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Are you a person who enjoys:

Bringing order to things?

Connecting with patients by phone?

Utilizing your computer skills?

Helping to get mailings out the door?

If so, you will enjoy volunteering in our offices. There are a wide range of projects that you can support, ranging from filing, preparing packets for patients, organizing materials for volunteer trainings, entering data into a variety of spreadsheets, making phone calls to check on patient satisfaction or patient needs, helping to get mailings out or any number of other projects. You’ll be matched with specific projects based on your interests, experience and schedule.

How would I know if I’m a good fit for this?

The answer really varies on this one. If you enjoy connecting with people on the phone, you’d likely be a good fit for some of our phone check-ins. Some of our happiest office project volunteers are people who love to take ownership of getting a project completed, a mailing sent out or packets ready for whoever needs them next. Other office volunteers really enjoy the chance to work with other volunteers and work as a team on whatever needs to be done that week. If you enjoy word processing and/or spreadsheet work, we often have both short-term and ongoing work using those skills. And if you have an eye for color and design, we sometimes have special projects that could benefit from those skills, too. Technical skills can be a plus as well. Again, we really work to match volunteers with the office projects that will be the best fit for them.

Training Requirement:    Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice provides six hours of training, a background check and TB testing at no cost to you.

 Ongoing Commitment:     At least two hours per week for one year

Dates/Times Available:     Most needs are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Next Steps: Respond here and we will schedule a time to talk with you by phone to review options and share upcoming training times. We also invite you to visit our website at www.androscoggin.org for more information on our organization.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice

Do you love to drive?

Our homebound patients sometimes need someone to give them a ride to important medical appointments. They also sometimes need help picking up medications or groceries. We will match you with patients in your area and also offer reimbursement for much of your mileage. Despite our fantastic network of volunteers, we often have transportation requests that we are unable to fill.

How would I know if I’m a good fit for this?

If you love to drive, you’re probably already a good fit. You can also appreciate how frustrating it can be for our patients when they are unable to take care of essential needs on their own. Patience is also another essential quality if you’re interested in volunteering as a driver. There are times when things don’t go exactly as planned, whether that might be a patient who gets confused or an appointment that takes longer than expected. We’ll always be here to back you up, but it’s helpful if you’re someone who is flexible. In exchange, you will get to meet some great people, make a real difference in someone’s ability to meet some key needs and get to spend some time behind the wheel.

Training Requirement:    Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice provides six hours of training, a background check and TB testing at no cost to you.

Ongoing Commitment:     At least two hours per week for one year

Dates/Times Available:     Most needs are for weekday appointments and pick-ups

Next Steps: Respond here and we will schedule a time to talk with you by phone to review options and share upcoming training times. We also invite you to visit our website at www.ahch.org for more information on our organization.

Special Note: Our volunteer drivers use their own vehicles, so in addition to a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, you need to have a vehicle in good working condition and up to date auto insurance.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

There are currently 20 children on the waiting list for the right match with a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple. Some children wait as long as 2 years for a compatible match with a mentor. Please contact us to get involved in starting something great for a child in your community! In the Community Program, Bigs spend 8-12 hours or 2-4 visits per month with their Littles, and commit at least one year to developing a relationship. This program offers flexibility to share a variety of activities with a child during times that fit into your schedule. Bigs in our Community Program are adults, 18 and older, who volunteer to spend some time each month mentoring a child. Our Bigs demonstrate stability, responsibility, and dependability. The role of the Big is to be a friend, not a surrogate parent, entertainer or babysitter. Bigs help their Littles expand their horizons, improve their ability to think and learn, develop new relationships, go to new places, learn about being a good person and valuable member of society, and perhaps most importantly, have fun doing it. Our Littles are children between the ages of 6 through 18 who are facing adversity. Typically, either a parent or school representative makes a request for the child to have a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters strives to serve the children who need us most, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. All Littles and their parent/guardian have expressed a desire to have a mentor. Matches are created according to similar interests, compatible personality traits, and the needs of children, volunteers, and their families. Together matches spend time enjoying activities that might include walking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowshoeing, sledding, boating, seeing a movie, creating a craft or art project, preparing a meal, volunteering, and more! Become friends with a child and the opportunities to have fun and make a difference are endless.

This volunteer takes charge of promoting the effort in the community, both for ordering inserts and volunteering at the Community Workshop.

Ensures that each shift at the Community Workshop is fully staffed with volunteers and client-participants.

Assigns each order to a volunteer measurer and oversees the work of the measuring teams. Most measuring coordinators are also volunteer measurers. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company. He/she is hired by the Board of Directors and serves at their pleasure. He/she attends all board meetings but has no vote. This position does have a stipend of $10,000 per year.

Executive Director is expected to

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Assist in maintaining the Thomas A. Hill House and its grounds. A caretaker will work with the Curator and the Building and Grounds Committee to make the property presentable to visitors.

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Using a BHS provided script, Tour Guides lead groups throughout the city learning about places, people and events that shaped the Queen City. Costumes (we provide those too) are encouraged.

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Our Education Assistants help develop educational materials and activities based on objects from the Bangor Historical Society’s collection to enrich the social studies curriculums of local students.  

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Overview: Do you enjoy working with multi-generational groups of people in a variety of environments?  The BHS hosts a number of lectures, receptions and other events throughout the year. The Special Events Assistant works with BHS Staff to plan, organize and implement these community events.

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Assist the curator in managing the BHS collection, including artifacts, paintings, and the Hill House itself, primarily through organization of the collection and digitization of new BHS acquisitions.

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Have you ever wanted to know more about Bangor history? Learn more about the storied past of the Queen City and help others do the same! Museum Guides at the Hill House are the most visible members of our staff, giving tours to visitors and staffing events like our membership receptions.

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