Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

Having dogs in the rescue it is very important to try and to not only release their physical energy but also their mental energy. Having an agility type course for the dogs to work on, play on, items to chase around is great as it engages their brains a lot more than just playing.

We are looking for someone who can build little towers, jumping runs, boxes to sit on, run under, play around - Nothing too complicated just something that will give the dogs enjoyment and that extra mental stimulation.

It can be as basic or complex as you want to make it.

Do you like to get your hands dirty and work with plants? Growing to Give is looking for volunteers on a regular and once in a while frequency to help us grow organic food for donation to local pantries.  Our volunteer needs ramp up over the spring, call to see what our needs are.  We would love to hear from you! 

Are you a good listener? And not a fixer?

Do you understand and keep good boundaries?

Can you be a non-anxious, non-judgmental presence?

Do you have a professional background in: social work, counseling, chaplaincy,

teaching, nursing or other similar field?

If so, The Center for Wisdom’s Women invites you to consider volunteering as a Companion.

Commitment:

Benefits:

The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine is seeking docents to engage and inspire guests from around the world, while promoting and supporting the ICM and its mission.

This position is part-time, shifts including one or more of the following days Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays . By working at the ICM you get valuable insight into the field of cryptozoology, experience of learning from Loren Coleman and the reward of being a part of a growing educational institution.

Front desk staff

Giving introduction to museum, providing maps, answering questions, working with Square Register (cash handling), restocking gift store, inventory, pricing product, cleaning and maintenance, providing patrons with a friendly and informative experience.
Shifts available:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays - 10:30-4:00, 12:00-3:00
Fridays, Saturdays - 10:30-6:00, 12:00-3:00, 3:30-6:00
 


Position Description and Responsibilities include:
• assist visitors
• sell admission tickets
• promote memberships
• operate cash register (Square)
• provide general information about the museum to visitors
• straighten and refill merchandise
• Assist with special events and family programs throughout the season.
• Monitor the visitor experience to meet visitor needs and requests, provide direction, and help visitors have an enjoyable and thoughtful experience
• Resolve visitor issues quickly and effectively, ensuring visitor security and safety
• Take particular care of visitors with special needs (handicap access, etc.).
• Help maintain clean and organized public spaces and report equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates possess:
• excellent public speaking skills and a flair for the dramatic
• mature and outgoing personality; must love talking with people!
• interest in education, history, or museums
• outstanding customer service skills
• ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage several tasks simultaneously
• reliability and professional appearance

Please visit http://cryptozoologymuseum.com/volunteer for an application.

Navigators are community members who are trained to understand the different experiences of poverty, to learn about the structural causes of poverty and to gain communication and relationship building skills.  This knowledge prepares and supports the Navigator to work one-on-one with a Neighbor approximately 8-12 hours per month by sharing their contact information and using their networks to assist Neighbors with access to resources and support to move out of poverty. Navigators are supported by the Healthy Community Coalition, Bridging Communities Project Team and Specialty Navigators.

In March 2018 Porter Memorial Library will embark on the public phase of a capital campaign to finance major construction for full accessibility at the library. We welcome capital campaign volunteers who will help us to spread the word about the library's new fully-accessible design, and assist with different aspects of fundraising including events planning, publications and donor acknowledgment.

We are looking for volunteers throughout MA, NH, RI and ME to become My Friend Matty Community Education Volunteers!

About the My Friend Matty Program:

My Friend Matty is an in-school epilepsy awareness program designed specifically for children. My Friend Matty Community Education Volunteers will visit preschool and elementary school classrooms throughout MA, ME, RI, and NH to read to students and share our My Friend Matty educational program.

Time Commitment:

The training for this program is approximately 45 minutes long. Classroom presentations are 30-45 minutes long. There is also approximately 1 hour of at-home preparation that will need to be completed before each classroom presentation. 

Trainings are held the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 and 6:30 pm!

The training will be held in our office in Wilmington, MA, and webcast for those who are not able to make it to our office.

Are you looking for a unique and rewarding experience? Compassus Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit hospice patients in assisted living communities and nursing homes. As a hospice volunteer, your role may be as simple as reading a book or newspaper, listening to music, attending an activity, taking a walk, or holding a hand. The heart of volunteering in hospice is simply enjoying each others company; time both you and your patient will find rewarding, uplifting and inspiring. Volunteer placement and time is planned for your convenience! 

Please contact our office if you are interested in hearing more.

We are looking for well connected fundraising professionals who want to be on Veterans Count.

Veterans Count is a committee that is the philanthropic arm of Easter Seals Military and Veterans Services, which provides resources and services to veterans, service members and their families. Easter Seals Military and Veterans Services, in conjunction with Veterans Count, developed a one-of-a-kind program which has a proven track record of helping service members and their families with a wide range of family, personal and financial needs.

www.vetscount.org/maine/

Volunteer Role: Costume Designer/Costume Mistress - Bangor Ballet

The costume designer works with the Artistic Director and Production Manager to design and create costumes to fulfill the artistic vision of the Artistic Director and/or choreographer.

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The Lunch Buddy program is a mentoring program for students who need extra time and attention from a caring adult. Mentors meet with a Spruce Mountain Elementary School student once a week for lunch and can also share recess time. They may go out on the playground, or stay inside and do activities (play games, read, draw, etc). The students benefit from one on one time with their “buddy” as do the mentors from these opportunities.  This new program has potential to involve many different community members who are interested in becoming a Lunch Buddy mentor. You can stay with students for successive years, offering the student valuable time and consistency building healthy trusting relationships. Lunch Buddies typically takes place for one hour between 11:30-1:00 lunch/recess time block at Spruce Mountain Elementary School located in Jay, ME.

Spruce Mountain Elementary School teachers are looking for volunteers to work with small groups of students or one on one, prating math facts, spelling words, or reading fluency. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8:00-2:00. You are welcome to volunteer just one day or multiple days! You would be helping with activities under the guidance of a classroom teacher.   

MaineHealth Care at Home is looking for motivated, energetic people who would like to volunteer to help out with clerical functions to include photocopying, assembling packets and filing in our Portland office at 901 Washington Ave.

If you are interested in helping out, please contact Debbie Betts at 284-4566 ext. 4390.

TerraCycle is a recycling program operated by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area in the Farmington area. The Intern will work jointly with the Coordinator of the University of Maine at Farmington’s Sustainable Campus Coalition (SCC) and the Executive Director of the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area (UWTVA). The work will involve collection and sorting of TerraCycle material throughout the community.

Responsibilities:• Assist the SCC and UWTVA in implementing and maintaining the TerraCycle recycling program, which will include duties such as collection and sorting of recycled items dropped off at various locations throughout the community and campus.• Work collaboratively with the SCC at UMF on tasks and activities to achieve its mission.• Work collaboratively with the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and other community members to creatively raise awareness about the program, and increase the amount of product collected.

Qualifications:• Interest in sustainability, environment, recycling• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Strong organizational skills.

Join United Way of the Tri-Valley Area Community Investment Team.  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. The Community Investment Team which will be divided into Community Impact Teams, shall be comprised of no less than 15 members and no more than 20, plus the chairperson. There should be at least four board members on the Community Investment Team. Duties of the Community Investment Team members: a) Establish written criteria for admission of agencies and allocation of funds, submit the criteria for approval by the Board of Directors, and review and revise the criteria on an ongoing basis. The criteria shall be subject to the requirements of Article VIII of the Bylaws. b) To review each agency application in order to determine whether the agency meets the criteria established for acceptance as a participating agency. c) The Chair shall present to the Board of Directors a summary of its findings and a recommendation of appropriate action on all agency applications. d) Each year, this committee shall conduct a thorough study of the financial requirements of the participating agencies and shall consider such other information as may be pertinent to the programs of such agencies. The Team shall recommend an allocation to such agency and describe the program or programs to be funded. The Team shall meet to review any special appeal that may be requested according to established guidelines. Designation of contributions to UWTVA agencies shall be carried out in accordance with the 'First Dollar In" procedure as outlined in the policy and procedure regarding designations.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is committed to providing strong and enduring, professionally supported 1 to 1 mentoring relationships that change children's lives for the better, forever.

Being a Big Brother or a Big Sister does not require any special skills. A volunteer is expected to become a friend and mentor to a child and is not expected to be a skilled counselor or social worker. Our volunteers are expected to make a minimum commitment of one year to the program.

During that year, Bigs in our Community-Based program need to share 3 to 5 hours of their time (at least every other week) with their assigned Little Brothers or Little Sisters. Bigs in our Site-Based program commit to meeting a child during school or an after-school program for one hour a week for the duration of at least one school year.

In the Community-Based program, children are between the ages of 7-14 when they come into our program and are primarily from single parent homes and have no significant behavior issues. Community-Based Bigs typically pick up a Little at his or her house and have outings in the community doing activities that both people enjoy doing.

In our Site-Based program, children are between first grade and middle school when matched, able to commit to a year of participation, and lack significant behavioral or emotional problems. Site-Based Bigs typically meet Littles during lunch or for a regular hour each week during an after-school program. The qualities we are looking for in our volunteers are maturity, stability, patience, consistency and reliability. Care is taken to match volunteers and children who share interests and seem compatible.

PROGRAM RUNS FROM JUNE - OCTOBER

This program offers people of all abilities and ages the opportunity to learn how to sail, seamanship, and enjoy the thrill of being out on beautiful Casco Bay! We are looking for volunteers who have a passion for the water and to fill the roles of skipper and captain.

*This program takes place in Portland at SailMaine.

This internship exposes interns to a diverse array of opportunities that United Way is engaged in. A special projects intern will become familiar with many aspects of the non-profit sector. There will, however, be a focus on working on initiatives that address identified community needs, including transportation, access to mental health services and food insecurity, for example. Grant writing, resource development and project implementation will be key responsibilities.

Based on a 450-hour commitment, this internship meets UMF’s Rehabilitative Services Department’s internship requirements.  The internship and its responsibilities and associated hours may be modified to meet internship and practicum requirements of fewer hours (to a minimum of 135).

Responsibilities:

Develop a one page report for each project that outlines accomplishments and suggests ways to improve data collection and project implementation.

Target Outcome: Research methods for determining ROI and analyze one United Way initiative. Present findings to the United Way Board of Directors at a regularly-scheduled meeting. Examples of programs include the Community Energy Challenge and Western Maine CA$H Coalition.

Expectations:

Qualifications:

Application Process: If a University of Maine at Farmington student applications are made through UMF’s Partnership for Civic Advancement. All other interested parties may contact United Way directly at 207-778-5048 or email director@uwtva.org.

This internship grounds the intern in the opportunities and challenges of marketing in the non-profit sector. The intern will be responsible for generating content, working with staff, volunteers and/or interns who are scheduling outreach efforts in order to increase the visibility of United Way and increase its ability to positively impact the community.

Based on a 450-hour commitment, this internship meets UMF’s Rehabilitative Services Department’s internship requirements.  The internship and its responsibilities and associated hours may be modified to meet internship and practicum requirements of fewer hours (to a minimum of 135).

Responsibilities:

Expectations:

This internship grounds the intern in the opportunities and challenges of using social and digital media in the non-profit sector. The intern will be responsible for coordinating content, creating and scheduling social media campaigns, updating United Way’s website, increasing social and digital utilization, recommending new methodology and platforms, and creating videos to increase United Way’s visibility.

Based on a 450-hour commitment, this internship meets UMF’s Rehabilitative Services Department’s internship requirements.  The internship and its responsibilities and associated hours may be modified to meet internship and practicum requirements of fewer hours (to a minimum of 135).

Responsibilities:

Target outcome: Create at least one 15 second video per week to be used as a social media post and web post

Target outcome: Create at least 3 videos that promote a United Way initiative or program. Priorities include:

Expectations:

Qualifications:

Application Process: If a University of Maine at Farmington student applications are made through UMF’s Partnership for Civic Advancement. All other interested parties may contact United Way directly at 207-778-5048 or email director@uwtva.org.

This internship exposes interns to a diverse array of opportunities that United Way is engaged in. A resource coordinator intern will become familiar with many aspects of the non-profit sector. There will, however, be a focus on triaging client requests, meeting with those requesting assistance, becoming familiar with community resources, and updating existing information.

Based on a 450-hour commitment, this internship meets UMF’s Rehabilitative Services Department’s internship requirements.  The internship and its responsibilities and associated hours may be modified to meet internship and practicum requirements of fewer hours (to a minimum of 135).

Responsibilities:

Expectations:

 Qualifications:

Application Process: If a University of Maine at Farmington student applications are made through UMF’s Partnership for Civic Advancement. All other interested parties may contact United Way directly at 207-778-5048 or email director@uwtva.org.

Individuals to clean cat rooms and/or cages, scooping cat litter boxes, washing dishes, washing floors, cleaning furniture, and/or folding laundry.

Times available: Every morning, preferably arriving between 8 am - 9 am.  Clean as needed on any particular day. Work shifts are variable: 1-3 hours.

Are you accurate when it comes to data entry? Want a project for a snowy weekend? You might like being part of our team.

The Commission routinely has raw data that needs to be processed and organized on spreadsheets.

What you would need to know? How to keyboard with high accuracy. Comfortable using a web survey form and Excel for input. A reliable internet connection. Able to work as a team member, take direction, consult with project leader, be discrete, and present as a professional.

Logistics: Assignments generally require working on your home computer/laptop at your own pace. The projects will have a due date, but how you organize your time to accomplish the work is up to you. The Commission staff supporting you provides coaching around the form and will do the analysis. Applicant should expect to meet with MCCS staff in person or by video conference for interview.

Farmington Historical Society Board Members attend monthly meetings, assist in events and help preserve the history of our town.

We are in need of volunteers at our Thrift Store.  We are open Mon-Friday 10-4. No heavy lifting or standing.  Just greeting customers and sales.

Shifts can be 3 hours or more depending upon availability. 573-1200

This includes the main event and any activity related to promoting the event/preparing for the event!

This includes the main event and any activity related to promoting the event/preparing for the event!

This is when we spread Christmas Cheer by caroling at local nursing homes, elder homes, etc. 

This is when we join the Farmington Historical Society to help make wreaths for the town! 

WMCA needs someone with a positive, caring attitude to greet our customers and help them access services. We are looking for a volunteer for 10 to 15 hours a week to help with general office duties in a professional office setting. Duties may include answering telephones, filing, and data entry.

St. Lawrence Arts is looking for motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer team. St. Lawrence Arts is a non-profit venue featuring unique, broad-based, arts and music events while preserving a distinctive National Historic Landmark. Our yearly schedule at SLA ranges from a full season of theater performances, music shows, film screenings, burlesque and dance acts to much more! We are always seeking new members of the Portland/ Greater Portland community to assist us in a variety of ways. (See the requirements specific to this opportunity positing bellow) BOX OFFICE AND CONCESSIONS STAND Volunteers- Arrive 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time of given performance Open up concessions/box office window Ability to make quick $ transactions using cash bank is mandatory Selling snacks/beer/wine to patrons prior to show and during intermission Check in patrons (box office) upon arrival from will call list *We will provide brief training & answer any questions you have have prior to your shift. Time Commitment: The volunteer shift for box office or concessions stand attendant depends on the duration of the given performance/show that is signed up for. We will need you to arrive 1 hour prior to the performance start time. Volunteering grants you a complimentary seat to the given show! (Shifts run no longer than 2.5-3 hours) If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at St. Lawrence Arts, please email Gerry Shannon Theater Manager - gerry.shannon@stlawrencearts.org.

Become a volunteer income tax preparer at one of ten different locations in the greater Portland area.  Needed are volunteers who are familiar with basic individual income tax forms and are comfortable using tax software.  Training is done in January, with tax preparation February 1st through April 15th. 

Volunteers work as a team with all completed returns being reviewed by a second trained volunteer.

Volunteer opportunities are available six days a week.  There is sure to be a location and time that will work for you!   Portland (3), Scarborough (2), South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, Windham, Yarmouth

Become a volunteer income tax preparer at the Sacred Heart Church in Auburn Thursday afternoon, Friday morning and/or Saturday morning.   Needed are volunteers who are familiar with basic individual income tax forms and are comfortable using tax software.  In January, we provided the necessary training.  Tax preparation is from February 1st through April 15th.

Volunteers work as a team with all completed returns being reviewed by a second trained volunteer.

If return preparation is not 'your thing', there are several other volunteer opportunities available.  These include leadership and management, scheduling, greeters, 'techies' to help with networking. 

Join the AARP Tax-Aide 'team' at the Bridgton Community Center and prepare federal and state income taxes from February 1 through April 15th.  If you have prepared your own tax return using tax software, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.  Training in both tax law and  tax software is held in January. Do not wait until January. Volunteer now to allow time to order training material and supplies.

Looking for Volunteer Drivers, qualifications are as follows:

Must be 25 years old or older

Valid clean Maine Drivers license for 3 years

Pass a criminal history background check

Reliable, clean vehicle

Professional demeanor

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Be able to follow directions & fill out proper paperwork

Reliable and Punctual

Live in Washington or Hancock County

Benefits include:

Flexible Hours

Reimbursement of up to .44 cents a mile

Receive AAA plus at no cost to you

Volunteers assist in fundraising, archiving items, date entry, cleaning museum,  setting up and dismantling displays, hosting during museum hours and helping with special projects and events.

Board members attend monthly meetings and help out with regular events. Board members also help staff the museum during open hours. 

Assist office staff at VNA Home Health hospice with special projects such as: putting together admission packets, filing, copying, helping with flu clinics etc.  Work on our Legacy Project creating lasting DVD's for our hospice patients. 

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, 20 hours - Offered each spring and fall.  Every day of life is precious. In hospice our motto is "It's about how you live" even though our clients are near the end of their lives. As a hospice volunteer you will experience first hand how we help our clients live their days as fully and comfortably as possible. You will be part of a team working to provide a family with the best quality of life possible during a difficult time. Direct Service Hospice Volunteers visit clients in their homes to provide non-medical support. Respite for caregivers and companionship for the client are the most requested types of support. Practical help with transportation, errands, dishes, laundry, walking the dog are a few of the other ways our volunteers have helped. Hospice Office Volunteers may help with clerical tasks including mailing, filing, copying, data entry, event planning.

This includes any volunteer opportunities in the community that don't have their own listing. This could include work at any non-profit, neighbors, or any other APO approved activity.

This includes any tabling events that APO is participating in (volunteer advertisment, bake sales, pulsera, etc.)

This includes all activities related to Red Cross Blood Drives (tabling, check-in, snack table, advertisement). 

This includes any volunteer opportunity (outside of Lunch Buddies) inside a school, such as Mallett, Cascade Brooks, Sweatt Winter, etc. 

Want to support children in need and have a great time? Join with fellow community members, the Board of Directors, and staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick for one of our three major annual fundraisers! All proceeds from our fundraisers directly support Community, School, and Site-Based mentoring programs. "Bowl For Kids Sake" is our largest annual event, which takes place in the spring each year. Participants join with co-workers, family, and friends in a team of four bowlers to raise pledges in support of mentoring programs for children living in your community. This is a unique team building opportunity for an organization or company, and a great way to spend time with friends and family. "The Big Swing" Charity Golf Tournament takes place each fall. Teams of four golfers enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, awards, giveaways and a silent and live auction. We offer Mulligans and Strings to purchase, raffle items to win, Straightest Drive and Putting Contest. The agency's final annual fundraiser is a "Big Awards Party" in December, honoring businesses and individuals who support our community's youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. 

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees living in the Greater Portland area? The Intercultural Community Center is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in its afterschool program, known as "Power School". 

The Power School offers unique opportunities for volunteers to work with students from multicultural backgrounds. Volunteers may be asked to teach small classes of students, to be tutors or mentors. People interested in volunteering for the Power School, please email Bruce Garrow.

Hours for Afterschool: 4:00pm to 6:30pm Monday thru Thursday (Holidays and days-off correspond with Westbrook Schools Calendar).  Volunteers can work daily, or at specific time slots during the week.

We look for volunteers with talents in different areas and at various levels of experience. Some examples:

We would love to have someone help with updating our databases and scanning files. 

Experience with Access and ability to scan, save and organize multiple documents is a plus. 

Flexible time commitment! We could always use help in our office!

Thank you!

We hope to hear from you soon!

The Mallett PTA is a Parent Teacher Association with a focus on providing needed support and resources for the children and teachers of Mallett School. There are 8 meetings a year, about an hour each. Free child care is provided during the meeting so feel free to bring your children. We have a lot of fun and get to really know the teachers in the school. Helping our kiddos is the main motivation. Officers include Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President.

Here at the Salvation Army we have a great need for assistance with keeping our Corps offices clean.  If you have a skill for keeping things tidy and would like to help us out please contact us today.

Here at the Capital Region Salvation Army we have a very active food pantry.  Our pantry hours are 9am-12pm and 12:30pm to 4 pm Tuesday to Friday. We need assistance with packing food pantry bags and organizing pantry shelves.

The Medical Reserve Corps is designed to support public health emergencies, nevertheless it takes many more people than a few medical volunteers to get the job done! Shipping/receiving, equipment set up, warehouse skills, communications, hospitality, transportation and housekeeping (to name just a few) are all skills and areas of experience needed to support any volunteer response to a public health emergency.

Do you love to knit or crochet?

Our Peaceful Passages program provides special packages to Hospice patients that are designed to offer comfort to patients and their families at the end of life. Each special package includes an angel token, a worry stone with a special message, a candle, and a booklet of poems and prayers with a space for patients to write their thoughts, memories and feelings and a handmade comfort shawl. Each shawl is labeled “This comfort shawl was handmade for you with prayers and thoughts of love.” We have patterns available, though we also invite volunteers to use their own patterns as long as they fit within the general framework of dimensions that we will provide. Our goal is for the shawls to wrap comfortably without a patient having to hold on to them. We very much appreciate the variety of colors, patterns and textures that we receive in our donated shawls.

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

If you enjoy handcrafting things, know how to knit or crochet and would like to help someone feel cozy, comforted and thought of at the end of their life, then this is the perfect job for you.

Training Requirement:  No required training.

Ongoing Commitment: No ongoing commitment. We would appreciate as many or as few shawls as you wish to make!

Dates/Times Available: Knit or crochet wherever and whenever you’re comfortable, on your own or in a group.

Next Steps:  Respond here and we will follow up by phone. We will also provide the basic parameters and process needed for our shawls. If you would like a knitting or crochet pattern, we have those available as well. We also invite you to visit our website at www.ahch.org for more information on our organization.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Are you interested in supporting someone through the grieving process?

As part of our ongoing services for our Hospice patients, we provide bereavement support to their loved ones during the year after the Hospice patient has died. Some of our volunteers provide supportive phone calls, some provide supportive in-person meetings, some respond to requests to support a family in preparing for an upcoming loss and others help with mailings and events. We also have periodic openings for facilitators for our grief support groups. In addition, many volunteers help make Camp Dragonfly, a day-long program for grieving children and teens, happen each year.

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

As with many of our volunteer opportunities, strong listening skills are key. You’ll also likely be a good fit if you enjoy getting to know people and are comfortable being with them during a variety of stages through the grieving process. Our volunteers may be matched with a patient’s loved one a day after the patient has died or months later. In-person meetings might take place in a coffee shop, other public place, or in the patient’s home. In addition to listening and providing support, volunteers sometimes also help connect individuals with other helpful resources. Depending on your comfort level and preferences, you may be matched with survivors of any age.

Training Requirement:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides 12 hours of Bereavement training, 3 hours of General Volunteer training, a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. Training is typically offered twice a week for three hours over the course of two weeks. Individuals interested in co-facilitating a grief support group are provided an additional 12 of hours of Bereavement Facilitator training. Any volunteers who wish to work with Camp Dragonfly must also complete a Department of Health and Human Services background check, also offered by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice at no cost to you.

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

Dates/Times Available: Most needs are for weekday visits. Support groups are offered at both daytime and evening hours during the week.

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: We ask that anyone who has experienced a significant loss themselves wait at least 1 year before doing Bereavement volunteering.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Are you a military veteran?

Are you interested in serving as good company for our patients who are veterans and/or recognizing their military service?

As a proud partner in the We Honor Veterans program, we are always seeking veteran volunteers who would be willing to volunteer with other veteran patients. This might mean connecting with terminally ill veteran patients by phone or visiting with them where they live. Our veteran Hospice patients also have the opportunity to have their military service recognized through a special pinning ceremony offered by our veteran volunteers. These experiences are frequently very meaningful to the patient, his or her family and our veteran volunteers.

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

As with our other Hospice volunteering opportunities, great listening skills are essential for this role. Our Veteran-to-Veteran program also requires volunteers to be sensitive to the wide variety of military experiences that our veteran patients have had, a range of perspectives on that service and very individualized needs in terms of how that service impacts patients and their families at the end of life. Our patients are also looking for good company, so you’re likely a good fit for this if you enjoy getting to know people and learning about their life. In addition to discussing military history and its impact, our patients might request someone who would be willing to read to them, engage in cards or games, chat with them (maybe even in French), help with cards or letters or sometimes just sit together. Visits may also provide respite time so that family members who are the patients’ primary caregivers are able to get well-deserved breaks. If you’re looking for a compassionate way to honor and respect fellow veterans at the end of their lives, we invite you to consider joining us.

Training Requirement:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides 20 hours of comprehensive Hospice training (which includes a component of veteran-specific training), a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. The usual training structure for the 20 hours of Hospice training 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, though veteran pinning ceremonies are sometimes requested on weekends when a patient would like more loved ones to be present.

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: We ask that anyone who has experienced the recent loss of a loved one wait 1 year before doing Hospice volunteering.

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 Care & 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.ahch.org for more information on our organization.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & 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 Care & 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

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 Care & Hospice provides 20 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.ahch.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

Job description: Board of Directors Gbokpasom, which means “Helping Hand” in the Bassa language of Liberia is a grassroots US-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to empower the underprivileged children; as well as to create opportunity and promote human dignity. The organization is providing support for underprivileged and orphan children in needs and maintaining helpful long-term development programs in respond to human sufferings in Liberia. Gbokpasom-Maine is working with its local implementing partner Gbokpasom-Liberia to support underprivileged children (orphans, disabled and poor kids) that are living in deprived condition. Gbokpasom is striving to promote Early Childhood Education and Developmental Learning Programs for children ages 3-16 by creating supportable opportunities. Gbopkasom is also an implementing partner of the Ministry of Education, Liberia on Early Childhood Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Liberia on child protection and the fight to end Sexual and Gender Based Violence against girls. Gbokpasom is seeking dedicated Board Members with public policy expertise, business expertise, knowledge of the nonprofit world, and fundraising experience. Previous Board experience is a plus but not necessary.  Volunteering as a Board Member for Gbokpasom, will help provides an exceptional opportunity to put your passion to help others into achievement by applying your experience and expertise to help advance the mission and vision of the organization's impact. It's a meaningful way to fulfill your need to serve others and acquired new skills that can enhance your personal and professional acquaintances. If you are interested in becoming a Board member of Gbopkasom, please email our Acting Executive Director, Gartay Yekeh at gartay.yekeh@gmail.com to get started on the application process.  Desired Skills and Experience: This position requires the following skills: Fundraising, Business Development, Event Planning / Management, Resource Development / Management, Donor Management, Business Development & Sales Management and Public Policy.

Date: August 30, 2017 Location: Windham, Maine Summary: Founded in 2014, Gbokpasom, which means Helping Hand in the Bassa language of Liberia is a grassroots US-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to empower the underprivileged children; as well as to create opportunity and promote human dignity. The organization is providing support for underprivileged and orphan children in needs and maintaining helpful long-term development programs in respond to human sufferings in Liberia. Gbokpasom-Maine is working with its local implementing partner Gbokpasom-Liberia to support underprivileged children and orphans in that part of the world. The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Gbokpasom, volunteers, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.  Duties also include making recommendations to the Board, implementing policies, overseeing grant, developing and managing administrative systems, representing the Organization to academic institutions and the broader community, and serving as chief volunteer and fundraiser. The Executive Director oversees an annual operating budget, recommends, and distributes such annual grants.  

Responsibilities: Exercising responsibility, delegated by the Board of Directors, for all aspects of the Organization administration, including supervising other staff/volunteer, meeting technology needs, and managing the building owned by the Organization Providing leadership and direction for grant programs and administrative operations; overseeing, prioritizing, and evaluating the work of other staff/volunteer Serving as the principal representative of the Organization in interactions with all funded and inquiring organizations, consultants, investment managers, major vendors and other interested parties Providing schedules, agendas, minutes, and other logistics for Board meetings (normally five per year) Preparing recommendations for approval by the Board regarding budgets, grants, policies, goals, staffing and major expenditures Intelligent use of technology in support of the Organizations work, including social media and evolving technologies as appropriate Preparing operational updates and analytic reports for the Board related to the Organizations programs, finances, and other matters as appropriate Assuring that the Foundation website and data bases are maintained and updated 

Qualifications: A passion and caring for the mission and purposes of Gbokpasom an outcomes orientation, knowing how to effectively capture impact/outcome information and utilize it well in communications. A minimum of two years of senior management-level leadership experience. Professional, highly effective written, verbal and presentational communication skills. Proven strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain important relationships with institutions, professionals and clients. Demonstrated success in operational and financial oversight, strategic planning, organizational development and nonprofit governance. Technological understanding of, and experience with computer software programs and systems, and a demonstrated ability to manage the development of an interactive, engaging website. An interest in and ability to explore and develop additional resources that enhance the Organizations work, while honoring the rich history and work of the organization. Ability to interact effectively with the Board of Directors and demonstrated prior experience in working with a Board. Extensive experience in International Aid Organization functions is highly desired. A bachelor degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Please note! The Executive Director and all positions within Gbokpasom are volunteer until grant proposal is approve at which time the annual budget for Executive Director salary and benefits would be discuss. In addition, compensation package details are negotiable based on experience and individual priorities. 

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to gartay.yekeh@gmail.com by December 31, 2017.

Cover letter should include Description of your interest in the position and description of how your qualifications and experience match the Organization interests.

Mallett School kindergarten teachers are looking for volunteers to work with small groups of students during literacy block this fall. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 1:00-3:00. You are welcome to volunteer just one day or multiple days! You would be helping with activities under the guidance of a classroom teacher. If you are interested, email eemery@mtbluersd.org for more info.

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Sexual assault support centers receive calls from people with various needs, experiences, and concerns: 

• Callers may be survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, and other types of sexual violence.

• People may call soon after the incident or years later.

• Some callers may have experienced sexual violence at several different points in their lives, or they may be experiencing it currently.

• Callers may be concerned others who are close to a survivor, such as family members, partners, or friends.

•They may be looking for information about sexual violence, for ways to support a survivor in their lives, or for emotional support for themselves.

•People may call wanting to know more about the warnings signs of child sexual abuse and how to protect a child in their life.

• Community members may call for information about sexual violence.

THE ROLE OF THE ADVOCATE

Be "On Call" for at least 3 shifts per month (there are 2 shifts per day 8am to 5pm or 5pm to 8am)

Return support line calls that come in during your shift

Accompany victims/survivors to the hospital for a forensic exam

Accompany victims/survivors to law enforcement interviews (when appropriate)

Report all contacts to Client Services Manager

Attend monthly supervision meetings.

Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the work we do with and on behalf of individuals impacted by sexual violence, we require staff supervision and training for anyone who wishes to volunteer with our agency.  Some requirements are:  Must be at least 18 years of age.  Must be able to pass both criminal and DHHS background checks.  Must have a valid driver’s license.  Must sign a confidentiality agreement.   Must successfully complete 40-hrs of mandatory training.

We will train you

Stipends may be available

Flexible scheduling

Take calls from home

The next training series starts Thursday, September 28th!  Training will be held on Thursday afternoons, from 1pm-4pm at our Winthrop Administrative Office. 

For more information, or to request a volunteer application, please contact Jenna at 377-1010 ext. 113 or via email at jenna.mccarthy@silentnomore.org

You could help make a huge difference in someone’s life!

Volunteers are the backbone of the Ronald McDonald House. As a volunteer, you provide a home-away-from-home for families of ill or seriously injured children. It may be a warm, friendly smile to a returning family or assisting family arriving for the first time. Other duties include cleaning common areas of the House, preparing guest rooms and contributing to the overall atmosphere of warmth and support.

Become a Ronald McDonald House Guest Chef! As a Guest Chef, you will help relieve one worry for our families during their stay by providing a dinner (or weekend breakfast). This is a great opportunity to volunteer with your family, coworkers or friends! Highlights: Family meals should serve approximately 25 people. Dinner is served buffet style at 6 pm. Groups should arrive between 4-4:30 pm. Breakfast is served at 9 am on Saturday and Sunday only.  Groups should be limited to 6 people. All food must be prepared in RMH's kitchen, with the exception of food prepared in a commercial kitchen.

Ronald McDonald House is seeking Weekend Managers. This is a great opportunity for individuals/families to volunteer and provide a "home-away-from-home" for moms, dads and family members with a child being treated at a nearby hospital or medical facility. Weekend Managers stay overnight at the House for several nights or weekends per year, ensuring families have access to Ronald McDonald House on weekends when staff are not present. This is a position which provides a lot of interaction with our guests and we welcome families to volunteer together.

Volunteers make the difference in the lives of the families that come through our doors-by cooking, hosting, listening, nurturing or simply by being there.  Interested in joining our volunteer teams? http://rmhcmaine.org/volunteer/ Ronald McDonald House of Portland is in need of volunteers to help keep this "Home Away From Home" running. Volunteers work in three-hour shifts from 9am to 9pm each day, and assist with check-in and check-out of families, administrative tasks, and housekeeping. If you're interested in helping families stay together while their child is hospitalized, please let us know! Weekend Managers reside at the House and manage all basic aspects of daily operations while staff are off-duty. Weekend Managers cover one or two weekends a year (more if desired) from Friday 5 pm - Saturday 5 pm or Saturday 5 pm to Sunday 5 pm. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together! Responsibilities include: orienting families with House services, assisting with families' ...

Volunteer one or two mornings a week to pick up kids at established bus stops and walk them to school. This is a great way to start the day. Fresh air, physical activity and caring adults. Contact Naila Wissa at (207) 956-3249 for more information

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 Care & 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.ahch.org for more information on our organization.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Are you a military veteran?

Are you interested in serving as good company for our patients who are veterans and/or recognizing their military service?

As a proud partner in the We Honor Veterans program, we are always seeking veteran volunteers who would be willing to volunteer with other veteran patients. This might mean connecting with terminally ill veteran patients by phone or visiting with them where they live. Our veteran Hospice patients also have the opportunity to have their military service recognized through a special pinning ceremony offered by our veteran volunteers. These experiences are frequently very meaningful to the patient, his or her family and our veteran volunteers.

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

As with our other Hospice volunteering opportunities, great listening skills are essential for this role. Our Veteran-to-Veteran program also requires volunteers to be sensitive to the wide variety of military experiences that our veteran patients have had, a range of perspectives on that service and very individualized needs in terms of how that service impacts patients and their families at the end of life. Our patients are also looking for good company, so you’re likely a good fit for this if you enjoy getting to know people and learning about their life. In addition to discussing military history and its impact, our patients might request someone who would be willing to read to them, engage in cards or games, chat with them (maybe even in French), help with cards or letters or sometimes just sit together. Visits may also provide respite time so that family members who are the patients’ primary caregivers are able to get well-deserved breaks. If you’re looking for a compassionate way to honor and respect fellow veterans at the end of their lives, we invite you to consider joining us.

Training Requirement:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides 20 hours of comprehensive Hospice training (which includes a component of veteran-specific training), a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. The usual training structure for the 20 hours of Hospice training 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, though veteran pinning ceremonies are sometimes requested on weekends when a patient would like more loved ones to be present.

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: We ask that anyone who has experienced the recent loss of a loved one wait 1 year before doing Hospice volunteering.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Are you interested in supporting someone through the grieving process?

As part of our ongoing services for our Hospice patients, we provide bereavement support to their loved ones during the year after the Hospice patient has died. Some of our volunteers provide supportive phone calls, some provide supportive in-person meetings, some respond to requests to support a family in preparing for an upcoming loss and others help with mailings and events. We also have periodic openings for facilitators for our grief support groups. In addition, many volunteers help make Camp Dragonfly, a day-long program for grieving children and teens, happen each year.

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

As with many of our volunteer opportunities, strong listening skills are key. You’ll also likely be a good fit if you enjoy getting to know people and are comfortable being with them during a variety of stages through the grieving process. Our volunteers may be matched with a patient’s loved one a day after the patient has died or months later. In-person meetings might take place in a coffee shop, other public place, or in the patient’s home. In addition to listening and providing support, volunteers sometimes also help connect individuals with other helpful resources. Depending on your comfort level and preferences, you may be matched with survivors of any age.

Training Requirement:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides 12 hours of Bereavement training, 3 hours of General Volunteer training, a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. Training is typically offered twice a week for three hours over the course of two weeks. Individuals interested in co-facilitating a grief support group are provided an additional 12 of hours of Bereavement Facilitator training. Any volunteers who wish to work with Camp Dragonfly must also complete a Department of Health and Human Services background check, also offered by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice at no cost to you.

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

Dates/Times Available: Most needs are for weekday visits. Support groups are offered at both daytime and evening hours during the week.

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: We ask that anyone who has experienced a significant loss themselves wait at least 1 year before doing Bereavement volunteering.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Do you love to knit or crochet?

Our Peaceful Passages program provides special packages to Hospice patients that are designed to offer comfort to patients and their families at the end of life. Each special package includes an angel token, a worry stone with a special message, a candle, and a booklet of poems and prayers with a space for patients to write their thoughts, memories and feelings and a handmade comfort shawl. Each shawl is labeled “This comfort shawl was handmade for you with prayers and thoughts of love.” We have patterns available, though we also invite volunteers to use their own patterns as long as they fit within the general framework of dimensions that we will provide. Our goal is for the shawls to wrap comfortably without a patient having to hold on to them. We very much appreciate the variety of colors, patterns and textures that we receive in our donated shawls.

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

If you enjoy handcrafting things, know how to knit or crochet and would like to help someone feel cozy, comforted and thought of at the end of their life, then this is the perfect job for you.

Training Requirement:  No required training.

Ongoing Commitment: No ongoing commitment. We would appreciate as many or as few shawls as you wish to make!

Dates/Times Available: Knit or crochet wherever and whenever you’re comfortable, on your own or in a group.

Next Steps:  Respond here and we will follow up by phone. We will also provide the basic parameters and process needed for our shawls. If you would like a knitting or crochet pattern, we have those available as well. We also invite you to visit our website at www.ahch.org for more information on our organization.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & 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 Care & 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

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 Care & Hospice provides 20 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.ahch.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 military veteran?

Are you interested in serving as good company for our patients who are veterans and/or recognizing their military service?

As a proud partner in the We Honor Veterans program, we are always seeking veteran volunteers who would be willing to volunteer with other veteran patients. This might mean connecting with terminally ill veteran patients by phone or visiting with them where they live. Our veteran Hospice patients also have the opportunity to have their military service recognized through a special pinning ceremony offered by our veteran volunteers. These experiences are frequently very meaningful to the patient, his or her family and our veteran volunteers.

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

As with our other Hospice volunteering opportunities, great listening skills are essential for this role. Our Veteran-to-Veteran program also requires volunteers to be sensitive to the wide variety of military experiences that our veteran patients have had, a range of perspectives on that service and very individualized needs in terms of how that service impacts patients and their families at the end of life. Our patients are also looking for good company, so you’re likely a good fit for this if you enjoy getting to know people and learning about their life. In addition to discussing military history and its impact, our patients might request someone who would be willing to read to them, engage in cards or games, chat with them (maybe even in French), help with cards or letters or sometimes just sit together. Visits may also provide respite time so that family members who are the patients’ primary caregivers are able to get well-deserved breaks. If you’re looking for a compassionate way to honor and respect fellow veterans at the end of their lives, we invite you to consider joining us.

Training Requirement:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides 20 hours of comprehensive Hospice training (which includes a component of veteran-specific training), a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. The usual training structure for the 20 hours of Hospice training 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, though veteran pinning ceremonies are sometimes requested on weekends when a patient would like more loved ones to be present.

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: We ask that anyone who has experienced the recent loss of a loved one wait 1 year before doing Hospice volunteering.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Are you interested in supporting someone through the grieving process?

As part of our ongoing services for our Hospice patients, we provide bereavement support to their loved ones during the year after the Hospice patient has died. Some of our volunteers provide supportive phone calls, some provide supportive in-person meetings, some respond to requests to support a family in preparing for an upcoming loss and others help with mailings and events. We also have periodic openings for facilitators for our grief support groups. In addition, many volunteers help make Camp Dragonfly, a day-long program for grieving children and teens, happen each year.

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

As with many of our volunteer opportunities, strong listening skills are key. You’ll also likely be a good fit if you enjoy getting to know people and are comfortable being with them during a variety of stages through the grieving process. Our volunteers may be matched with a patient’s loved one a day after the patient has died or months later. In-person meetings might take place in a coffee shop, other public place, or in the patient’s home. In addition to listening and providing support, volunteers sometimes also help connect individuals with other helpful resources. Depending on your comfort level and preferences, you may be matched with survivors of any age.

Training Requirement:  Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides 12 hours of Bereavement training, 3 hours of General Volunteer training, a background check and TB testing at no cost to you. Training is typically offered twice a week for three hours over the course of two weeks. Individuals interested in co-facilitating a grief support group are provided an additional 12 of hours of Bereavement Facilitator training. Any volunteers who wish to work with Camp Dragonfly must also complete a Department of Health and Human Services background check, also offered by Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice at no cost to you.

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

Dates/Times Available: Most needs are for weekday visits. Support groups are offered at both daytime and evening hours during the week.

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: We ask that anyone who has experienced a significant loss themselves wait at least 1 year before doing Bereavement volunteering.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

Do you love to knit or crochet?

Our Peaceful Passages program provides special packages to Hospice patients that are designed to offer comfort to patients and their families at the end of life. Each special package includes an angel token, a worry stone with a special message, a candle, and a booklet of poems and prayers with a space for patients to write their thoughts, memories and feelings and a handmade comfort shawl. Each shawl is labeled “This comfort shawl was handmade for you with prayers and thoughts of love.” We have patterns available, though we also invite volunteers to use their own patterns as long as they fit within the general framework of dimensions that we will provide. Our goal is for the shawls to wrap comfortably without a patient having to hold on to them. We very much appreciate the variety of colors, patterns and textures that we receive in our donated shawls.

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

If you enjoy handcrafting things, know how to knit or crochet and would like to help someone feel cozy, comforted and thought of at the end of their life, then this is the perfect job for you.

Training Requirement:  No required training.

Ongoing Commitment: No ongoing commitment. We would appreciate as many or as few shawls as you wish to make!

Dates/Times Available: Knit or crochet wherever and whenever you’re comfortable, on your own or in a group.

Next Steps:  Respond here and we will follow up by phone. We will also provide the basic parameters and process needed for our shawls. If you would like a knitting or crochet pattern, we have those available as well. We also invite you to visit our website at www.ahch.org for more information on our organization.

Thank you for considering volunteering with

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

The music program is an extension of our holistic approach to patient care and is a way to meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our patients, family members, visitors and staff members.

Program Description:

Musicians who are trained hospice volunteers will play live music at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Musicians are not there to be performers but rather to provide a soothing presence. The musician stays out of the way and in the background. Conversations, meals, visits or rests are able to continue. Musicians will play in the family room/lobby area and will play bed side upon request.

 Program Benefits:

Research studies have shown the benefits of music:

The patient’s caregivers and family members also may benefit from hearing soothing music at stressful moments.

General Requirements:

Music Volunteers must have completed the 30 hour HSM Volunteer Training and all other on-boarding and annual requirements.

Volunteer human and canine teams provide patients, families and HSM staff the opportunity to visit and interact with Therapy Dogs and experience the benefits of the human-animal bond and improve quality of life through human-animal interaction. Volunteer teams visit patients at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House as well as our patients who reside in nursing and assisted living facilities.

We are always seeking new board members who are passionate about promoting literacy and volunteerism. This role requires teamwork and the following time commitments:

Attend Board Meetings, Fundraisers, Or any activity by a board member.

The first day of camp is June 25th and there is still alot of work to be done.  The wet Spring weather had made it difficult to get everything prepared.  We have garden work, painting projects, basic yard work, cleaning the beach and preparing our swim area, basic cleaning and organization of supplies and more! 

Help keep our new facility clean by doing laundry, vacuuming, mopping, and taking out the trash. Cleaning shifts are typically any week night from either 6 pm -7 pm or 7 pm - 8 pm. Or, we can work with your schedule! Any help is good help! 

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce maintains a website that is a hub for information on community events, business news, a local directory of its members and area information.  The Chamber also maintains a Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram page that it uses to engage the community.

The intern will work to optimize the website by editing existing pages and creating more dynamic and engaging material for its audience.  The intern will also work on the Chamber’s social media platforms to promote the chamber and its members and build a bigger audience.

For more information on the Chamber, please visit their website at:  www.franklincountymaine.org

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce prepares a guide that highlights what Franklin County has to offer. The Guide includes advertisements, key area information, attractions for all seasons, area events and a business directory.  The intern will gather information and present it in an accurate, eye-catching, and easy-to-read fashion using Adobe Suite programs.

Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for working with a committee to research and gather all required information, make sure all information is updated and accurate and that new information in each category is included. The intern will assist with the design the Guide for publication and physical distribution and for the placement on the Chamber’s website.

Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and writing) skills
• Organizational skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite programs
• Graphic design skills
• Research skills

Volunteers are needed Mondays through Fridays from the time school gets out until it starts up again in the fall. Volunteers are needed throughout Cumberland County. Locations include Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, Gray-New Gloucester, and the Lakes Region.

Qualifications:

Day of Caring is a mobilization of volunteers to celebrate the spirit of giving through service by providing a morning or afternoon of meaningful volunteer opportunities to individuals of the community. Volunteers will be assigned to a local organization where they tackle meaningful volunteer projects and can make a big difference in their local community. Locations and events vary year-to-year, so keep an eye out!

Opened in 2006, the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland ReStore is a discount retail outlet open to the public that sells donated new and gently used building materials, appliances and furniture at greatly reduced prices. All of the profits from ReStore are used to support Habitat for Humanity home building projects in the Greater Portland area. Just like our build sites, the ReStore uses volunteer hours to achieve its goals and we need your help! Ideal volunteer shifts are Wed-Saturday 8:45am-12:30 or 12:45-4:30pm once a week. CASHIERS and WAREHOUSE volunteers WANTED. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, pick up of donations; cleaning, testing, and displaying of product; inventory and pricing; and customer service and register sales. Desirable qualifications/skills include being professional, flexible, patient, organized, self-motivated, and friendly. Construction and retail experience is helpful but not at all necessary. If interest is in donation pickup, the ability to lift 50 lbs or more is necessary.

Position Summary: A Employee Campaign Manager (ECM) is someone who is an employee of a business or organization that runs a United Way Workplace Campaign. The ECM is the primary contact to United Way and helps to organize presentations to staff, help educate staff on the work United Way does, schedule necessary events, incentives, etc. to encourage other employees to participate in the workplace campaign.

Responsibilities: Be the liaison between the business/organization and United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and promote the United Way’s mission. Look for opportunities to make positive changes and increase workplace participation. In coordination with the United Way staff, develop an approach to the workplace campaign each year.

each day our food closet has to be set up for service this takes about an hour to two hours also an hour after closing to put everything away.  contact for further details.

Help students with their homework after school in a classroom setting.

High School Schedule:
Tuesdays, 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Middle School Schedule:
Wednesday, 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Augusta Age Friendly is seeking volunteers for our Augusta Maine transportation sub committee committed to safe and affordable transportation to needed services and desired activities. We are looking at safe streets, sidewalks, lighting, bicycle lanes, public and volunteer transportation options, and long term inter-city transit options...assess, develop, implement, educate, evaluate...come and bring your ideas to the table!

Augusta Age Friendly is looking for volunteers to review our range of housing options and home modification programs here in Augusta. What are our needs, what works, what doesn't? Kick back with others, have a cup of coffee and toss around your ideas. This does not have to be a major time commitment, but rather your opportunity to join in with our community to identify opportunities and identify partners to carry out defined actions. Assess, develop, implement, evaluate!

Augusta Age Friendly is looking for volunteers for our outdoor spaces sub-committee to look at accessible services, social and recreational opportunities in Augusta. We are looking for people to work together to identify opportunities, create opportunities, and identify partners to carry out defined actions. There is not a large time commitment, rather bring your ideas, sit back with your coffee and toss out ideas to the group, how to execute and evaluate what works.

Augusta Age Friendly is looking for volunteers for our Augusta sub committee that is looking for social and civic engagement opportunities with peers and younger people. Grab you cap and a cup of Joe, sit down with others from our community to identify and create opportunities and who we can partner with to carry out defined actions....not a big time commitment, just big ideas is all you need...for example, can seniors team up with little league ?   let's develop ideas, implement ideas, evaluate ideas together.

Augusta Age Friendly is seeking volunteers to be a part of our sub committee with a group interested in creating an environment that encourages civil civic involvement of people of all ages and abilities. We need you to be a part of this team supporting diversity and respect, to assess opportunities, develop, implement and evaluate opportunities. Not a big time commitment, but bring big ideas to the table...join us as we work together to make Augusta the best livable community we can.

Augusta Age Friendly has opportunities on our Civic Participation sub committee. Join in the discussion to look at paid work and volunteer opportunities and the chance to engage in the creation of relevant policies here in our city of Augusta, Maine. We need lots of your ideas, not as much of your time to identify and create opportunities and identify partners...assess, develop, implement, evaluate, let's do it!

It's a new world out there, join Augusta Age Friendly as we look at ways to gain access for everyone to information about community activities and needed services on our communication sub committee. Augusta Maine needs YOU !  What works, what doesn't...bring your ideas and how to communicate them to everyone. Assess, develop, implement, evaluate...small time commitment, big results for the community.

Augusta Age Friendly is seeking participants for our community support sub committee. Throw your ideas into the pot with other like minded Augusta residents, identify who we can partner with, what supports our community needs, stir the pot and assess what comes to the surface, develop your ideas, then implement and follow up by evaluating how the ideas work, stir the pot again. Time commitment can be only as much as you want, ideas are yours to put out there.

Have you ever felt the desire to make a positive difference in the life of a young person from another country? Do you appreciate learning about other cultures and meeting people different from yourself? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, then you may be just the right individual or family to host a high school foreign exchange student with ASSE. We are a non-profit, volunteer-based exchange organization is seeking host families for the academic year or semester. 

Hosting an international student is a positive, life-changing experience. You will learning about another culture and have the opportunity to show hospitality to a citizen of another country. The relationship you form with your student will create a bridge between different nations and families, fostering international understanding and a stronger global community.

All students bring their own spending money and are fully insured, so the investment for host families is minimal. Families provide a room and meals to their host son/daughter and, in return, gain a cross-cultural experience and the lasting gratitude of a young person from overseas. 

Host families may select a host son or daughter based on student profiles which include a photo collage created by the student and a personal essay describing his or her interests, hobbies and personality. Single parents and couples with or without children are eligible. 

For more information, or to apply to host, please contact Carol, ASSE New England Area Coordinator at 1(860)385-4059 or carolk@asse.com, or visit our website at www.host.asse.com

Have you ever felt the desire to make a positive difference in the life of a young person from another country? Do you appreciate learning about other cultures and meeting people different from yourself? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, then you may be just the right individual or family to host a high school foreign exchange student with ASSE. We are a non-profit, volunteer-based exchange organization is seeking host families for the academic year or semester. 

Hosting an international student is a positive, life-changing experience. You will learning about another culture and have the opportunity to show hospitality to a citizen of another country. The relationship you form with your student will create a bridge between different nations and families, fostering international understanding and a stronger global community.

All students bring their own spending money and are fully insured, so the investment for host families is minimal. Families provide a room and meals to their host son/daughter and, in return, gain a cross-cultural experience and the lasting gratitude of a young person from overseas. 

Host families may select a host son or daughter based on student profiles which include a photo collage created by the student and a personal essay describing his or her interests, hobbies and personality. Single parents and couples with or without children are eligible. 

For more information, or to apply to host, please contact Carol, ASSE New England Area Coordinator at 1(860)385-4059 or carolk@asse.com, or visit our website at www.host.asse.com

Have you ever felt the desire to make a positive difference in the life of a young person from another country? Do you appreciate learning about other cultures and meeting people different from yourself? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, then you may be just the right individual or family to host a high school foreign exchange student with ASSE. We are a non-profit, volunteer-based exchange organization is seeking host families for the academic year or semester. 

Hosting an international student is a positive, life-changing experience. You will learning about another culture and have the opportunity to show hospitality to a citizen of another country. The relationship you form with your student will create a bridge between different nations and families, fostering international understanding and a stronger global community.

All students bring their own spending money and are fully insured, so the investment for host families is minimal. Families provide a room and meals to their host son/daughter and, in return, gain a cross-cultural experience and the lasting gratitude of a young person from overseas. 

Host families may select a host son or daughter based on student profiles which include a photo collage created by the student and a personal essay describing his or her interests, hobbies and personality. Single parents and couples with or without children are eligible.