Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

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. 

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

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

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

For more information on the project, please click here.

Help Coach Paul and Coach Marilu at squash practice. We will give you clear instruction about how to help our students improve.

High School Schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Middle School Schedule:
Wednesdays, 1:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Fridays, 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Help in our wellness program by showing our student how to live a healthy lifestyle. We will give you clear instruction about how to help our students improve. We are also looking for guest speakers to share their knowledge in wellness related topics (for example, nutrition). 

High School Schedule:

Thursdays, 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Middle School Schedule:

Fridays, 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Help out with our Junior Squash League Tournaments on Saturdays! We need refs for matches from 1 pm- 3 pm. Also, from 3 pm - 4 pm families have access to the courts where we need volunteers to teach squash.

Come in and spend time with our guest to help fill times when we don't have staff.. Volunteers are important to help run the shelter so we don't have to close when staff are not available. 

We are always in need of loving and caring people who are willing to open their homes and hearts to senior dogs in need! Foster parents provide temporary sanctuary for dogs, who are often coming from shelters and other stressful environments. As a foster parent, you are providing these pups with a warm place to lay their hands and a chance to relax while they wait for their forever homes. Old Dogs New Digs ensures that all medical needs are met, and we assist with food and dog supplies as needed.

We are in need of foster families specifically in the Kennebec County communities. If you are interested, please submit a foster application at: http://olddogsnewdigs.com/form-foster.html

We are always in need of loving and caring people who are willing to open their homes and hearts to senior dogs in need! Foster parents provide temporary sanctuary for dogs, who are often coming from shelters and other stressful environments. As a foster parent, you are providing these pups with a warm place to lay their hands and a chance to relax while they wait for their forever homes. Old Dogs New Digs ensures that all medical needs are met, and we assist with food and dog supplies as needed.

We are specifically in need of loving foster homes in the York County region.

If you are interested, please submit a foster application at: http://olddogsnewdigs.com/form-foster.html

ODND is a fast growing all volunteer organization with a state wide mission to assist senior dogs in need. We are seeking volunteers across the state of Maine who can assist with scheduling and conducting home visits for potential fosters and adopters. If you are a people person, this is the position for you! This is a fun but much needed component of dog rescue - you are one of the integral keys to ensuring our pups get the loving foster or forever home that they need. We provide training!

If you are interested, please submit a volunteer survey at: https://form.jotform.com/odnd/odnd-volunteer-survey

We are always in need of loving and caring people who are willing to open their homes and hearts to senior dogs in need! Foster parents provide temporary sanctuary for dogs, who are often coming from shelters and other stressful environments. As a foster parent, you are providing these pups with a warm place to lay their hands and a chance to relax while they wait for their forever homes. Old Dogs New Digs ensures that all medical needs are met, and we assist with food and dog supplies as needed.

We are in need of foster homes throughout the state of Maine!

If you are interested, please submit a foster application at: http://olddogsnewdigs.com/form-foster.html

Safe Voices Seeks Volunteers to Help Staff its

24-Hour Domestic Violence Helpline

Safe Voices has a few seats open for our next Volunteer Helpline Training which starts on January 23rd!  

We are currently seeking local volunteers to help staff our 24-hour free and confidential helpline which covers callers from Franklin, Oxford, and Androscoggin Counties.

Volunteers work from their homes using their own phones, and generally cover the helpline for approximately 8-12 hours per month, based on their availability and the needs of our helpline coverage.

               Priority will be given to volunteers able to fill one or more of the following shifts:

Mondays: 8a-12p / 8p-12a / 12a-8a        Tuesdays: 4p-8p / 12a-8a

Thursdays: 4p-8p / 8p-12a / 12a-8a         Fridays: 4p-8p / 8p-12a

Saturdays: all shifts                                                 Sundays: 8a-12p / 12a-8a

If you are available to help volunteer during one or more of these times, we encourage you to consider signing up for our training. All shifts have backup support from a supervising shift lead. 

The helpline is usually the first contact a person makes with Safe Voices when they are looking for support and services around domestic violence. Helpline workers provide support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; assist in safety planning; and help to identify additional community resources as needed, with support from Safe Voices staff.

Interested volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, possess a landline or cell phone with good reception, should be sensitive to domestic violence situations, understand and be able to set clear boundaries, practice good self-care, be dependable, and have good listening and communication skills.

 The Winter training schedule is:

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

Jan. 23 

Jan. 25

Jan. 27

Jan. 30

Feb. 1

Feb. 3

 All classes are held from 4pm-8pm in Lewiston

(exact location will be given upon enrollment)

Attendance and participation in each training session is mandatory in order to complete the training and become a volunteer.  Volunteers are asked to make a minimum 6 month commitment to volunteering with Safe Voices upon completing the training. 

To apply to participate in the Safe Voices helpline training, please email a current resume to, Staci Beal, Safe Voices Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator at sbeal@safevoices.org. If you have any questions about Safe Voices or this training, you can email Staci Beal or call 795-6744.

Safe Voices is seeking a qualified and energetic individual for the Spring Semester 2017 to aid in the planning process of Spring Fundraisers, including but not limited to the annual 5k to End Domestic Violence held at Bates College June 3rd. The idea candidate would be availed thru at least June 5th.

In addition to assisting with the organization of fundraising events, we are looking for someone to assist with freshening up our marketing materials (flyers/brochures/tabling materials). 

The ideal candidate should be outgoing, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills and computer skills.  Must have experience with excel.  The position requires some general administrative work such as answering phones, filing, data entry, etc.

This is an UNPAID internship.

Requirements:             

-18 years of age or older

-Possess strong computer skills

-Must have good written, oral, and communication skills

-Must be highly organized with an attention to detail

-Will be willing to learn new things and take on new tasks

-Must have a commitment to Safe Voices mission and values

-Must be able to work as a member of a team

-Must agree to agency confidentiality statement and pass background checks

Those with interests in Leadership/Media Studies/Marketing/Social Media/Fundraising/Event Planning/Non-Profit Administration are strongly encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Staci Beal, Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator at sbeal@safevoices.org

Additional application materials may be required.

The Lunch Buddy program is a mentoring program for students who need extra time and attention from a caring adult. Mentors meet with a Mallett School student once a week for lunch and share recess time. They may go out on the playground, or stay inside and do activities (play games, read, draw, etc). The students look forward to and enjoy the one on one time with their “buddy”. In existence for over fifteen years, the program has involves many UMF students and community members who serve as Lunch Buddy mentors. Some buddies stay with their students for successive years, offering the student valuable time and consistency. Lunch Buddies typically takes place for one hour between 11:30-1:00 lunch/recess time block at either Mallett School, Cascade Brook, or Cape Cod Hill School.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

We are in need of Volunteers to help welcome & assist participants to our Saturday morning (&/or Thursday evening) Kids First Program!  The volunteer for this program arrives by 8:00 a.m. on scheduled Sat. mornings, (or by 4:45 p.m. On Thurs. evenings), greets & assists participants (approx. 25-35) with check-in. There is contact with clients before and after the program. You may leave after the first break, or stay until the end of the program.  If you stay, we ask for your help with cleanup.

Your friendliness and professionalism will leave a lasting impression on the people attending their first program at Kids First!  If interested, please contact us for full schedule of our programs.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.

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

Girl Scouts of Maine is looking for volunteers in all areas of Maine.