Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

Step into the quiet magic of winter on this guided wildlife hike, where we’ll explore how Maine’s animals survive and stay active in the cold season. Together, we’ll look for tracks, trails, and other signs of life while learning about the incredible adaptations that help wildlife thrive beneath the snow and ice. This relaxed, nature-focused walk offers a chance to slow down, observe closely, and connect with the winter landscape in a whole new way. Perfect for nature lovers of all experience levels. (All ages welcome!)

(1-2 Needed) Volunteers assist with checking people in, handing out equipment/snowshoes if necessary, monitoring the rear of the group to ensure safety during the hike, volunteers with knowledge in this area are welcome to help run the program and answer participant questions Timeframe - 10:30am-1:30pm (3hrs).

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

(1-2 Needed) Volunteers assist in setting up the program materials (s'more kits, snacks, beverages, education materials), prepping and starting the fire, and/or maintaining the fire, sweep the rear of the group while hiking, help maintain safety, volunteers with knowledge in this area are welcome to help run the program and answer participant questions, sweep the back of the group during the hike for safety purposes. Timeframe - 5:30pm-8pm (2.5 hrs)

We'll explore the trails under the glow of the moonlight. Experience the peaceful beauty of the forest at night, listen for nocturnal sounds, and connect with nature in a whole new way. Learn about Maine's nocturnal wildlife and their adaptations as we hike along. We will finish up with snacks and moon viewing with telescopes.

Learn how owls navigate the dark and sneak-up on their prey, and discover whooo is making that sound in the dark. While we learn we will be making s'mores by the fire. We will then take a look at what is an owl pellet and why owls make them. Then as the sun sets we will go out on the trail for a look at the night life and search for our feathered friends!

(1-2 Needed) Volunteers assist in setting up the program materials (s'mores kits, pellet dissection kits, headlamps etc.), prepping and starting the fire, and/or maintaining the fire, sweep the rear of the group while hiking, maintain safety, volunteers with knowledge in this area are welcome to help run the program and answer participant questions. Timeframe - 5pm-7:30pm (2.5hrs)

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

Types of Volunteers Needed:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities Include:

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

Make-A-Wish Maine's mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Our vision is to reach every eligible child in the state of Maine. With our office being located in Scarborough, we rely on Wish Granters all over the state of Maine to be able to connect to families.

Wish granting volunteers are the creative, generous people who meet with wish families and act as the conduit between them and our office. These volunteers help wish kids determine their wish and are responsible for the special touches throughout the wish process. Wish granters are reliable, communicative and productive members of the “wish team” and work closely with other volunteers and the Make-A-Wish staff to create the best possible wish experience for the child!

Make-A-Wish Maine's mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Our vision is to reach every eligible child in the state of Maine. With our office being located in Scarborough, we rely on Wish Granters all over the state of Maine to be able to connect to families.

Wish granting volunteers are the creative, generous people who meet with wish families and act as the conduit between them and our office. These volunteers help wish kids determine their wish and are responsible for the special touches throughout the wish process. Wish granters are reliable, communicative and productive members of the “wish team” and work closely with other volunteers and the Make-A-Wish staff to create the best possible wish experience for the child!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Hospice volunteers play a vital role in bringing comfort, dignity, and human connection to patients and families during one of life’s most important moments.

As a hospice volunteer, you may:

Offer companionship and emotional support to patients

Provide respite for caregivers

Assist with light tasks, reading, music, or simply being present

Support families with kindness and compassion

No medical experience is required. We provide comprehensive and free 20 hour training, ongoing support, and flexible scheduling to match your availability and comfort level.

Who we’re looking for:

Compassionate, dependable individuals

Good listeners with a caring heart

Adults willing to complete training and background screening

Volunteering with hospice is not about fixing—it’s about being there. Your presence can bring peace, comfort, and reassurance when it’s needed most.

If you’re ready to make a difference in a deeply meaningful way, we would love to welcome you to our volunteer team

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

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

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

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

Please visit www.spectrumgenerations.org for more information. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers assist in keeping the building clean and organized.

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

Junior Achievement (JA) is seeking friendly and motivated volunteers (from all occupations) to facilitate pre-planned programs on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy to Maine students. Volunteers lead five 45-minute sessions at their convenience over the course of a semester. Classes are taught during school hours and provide a unique chance to work with the same class for several weeks.  

If you're looking for an easy and rewarding way to give back, this is the program for you! Our volunteers come from all walks of life, from senior leadership to young professionals, to retired educators - everyone has work & life experience to share! If you've experienced adult life, you are qualified and have a tremendous amount to offer the kids. There are opportunities to lead JA programs all over the state.  Click here to view an up to date list of all volunteer opportunities statewide. For more info contact Mikaela Ziobro at mziobro@jamaine.org.  

Love pampering, conversation, and making people smile?  We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to provide nail painting for our senior community. Ideally, this would be the 2nd and/or 4th Saturday morning of each month, but we’re happy to be flexible if you have different availability. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity and warm spirit! If you’re interested in sharing a little color and joy, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a kind-hearted volunteer to brighten our community with flowers and friendly faces

re you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and help individuals and families get the refunds and credits they deserve.

We URGENTLY need more people to assist! Come volunteer with us! There are several different roles to attract a variety of people with different backgrounds.

You don’t need to be a tax expert—we provide all the training and ongoing support you’ll need to succeed. Volunteers assist with everything from greeting people at tax clinics to preparing tax returns using a simple online program. All that’s required is a willingness to learn and a desire to help others. 

Learn new skills, build your resume, or simply help your neighbors! You will make a difference!

For more information, call Kimberlee Petrey at 859-1626 or email at kimberleep@kvcap.org.

Tech-savvy and enjoy helping others?   We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to provide tech support on our senior campus, helping residents with everyday technology questions like phones, tablets, email, and apps.  All interactions to occur in public, common spaces, no need to enter resident personal living spaces.  We are flexible with the day, time, and number of visits per month.  It’s a wonderful way to share your skills, build connections, and make technology feel less intimidating for our residents.

Do you play piano?  We are seeking a volunteer piano player to provide live dinner music for our seniors during the evening meal. An electric piano is available on site, and the music would begin around 4:45 pm and last approximately one hour. The day of the week is flexible and can be determined by your availability.  This is a wonderful opportunity to share your talent and help create a warm, enjoyable dining experience for our seniors.

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

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

Requirements:

· Valid Maine Drivers License

· Good Driving Record (Past 10 Years)

· 21 years of Age or Older

· Current Vehicle Registration & Insurance

· Ability to Pass Background Checks

Benefits:

· Choose your schedule — A few hours or few days

· ROUNDTRIP REIMBURSEMENT, up to $0.67 per mile

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

· Maine State Vehicle Inspection —REIMBURSED!

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

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

View our webpage HERE

Complete the online application HERE

Join us this February for an unforgettable outdoor camp - exploring Maine’s winter wonders! From birding and wildlife tracking to exploring amazing animal adaptations and snow science, each day is packed with hands-on activities, discoveries, and fun. Campers will connect with nature, investigating a new topic each day, and leave inspired to be true winter trail blazers​.

Volunteers assist with checking campers in, setting up materials for the day (crafts, tools, equipment, etc.) assist with making and prepping project materials, participating in activites, monitoring the group for safety, assist with handing out snowshoes and support while using them if needed for walk abouts.

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

Volunteer in beautiful Bethel @ MMGM where no two days are the same. Meet new friends and gain new skills -  history, geology, minerals, gems and meteorites -  we have it all. Help visitors find what inspires them, lead school groups and families on a path to lifelong informal learning, and find your special place filled with like minded people.

Be the difference - just starting out, or have a lifetime of experience? We have a volunteer opportunity that's right for your wants and needs. What are you waiting for? Join us today.

The Ronald McDonald House provides a comfortable, safe, free place for families to stay while their children are in the hospital or receiving treatment locally. 

We are looking for volunteers who can provide house coverage for occasional or regular shifts from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (and Sundays from 5:00 to 9:00 pm).

Volunteers help keep this "home away from home" running strong! Volunteers assist with checking families in and out of the house, providing front desk coverage, helping with administrative tasks, as well as some light cleaning, such as emptying the dishwasher and disinfecting counters and tables in the kitchen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers make a difference in the lives of the families that come through our doors by hosting, listening and by simply being there.

Weekend Coverage Volunteers manage the daily operations at the Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers may cover a few hours, a full day or an overnight shift. Overnight volunteers have a private room and bathroom, and overnight shifts include sleep time (volunteers respond to emergencies overnight as needed). 

Volunteers chose which weekends or shifts they cover and whether they are able to cover a few hours, an overnight shift, or more. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together!

Responsibilities include orienting families with House services, assisting families checking in and out of the house, daily household cleaning and upkeep, front desk coverage and preparing guest rooms for new families.

Orientation and training are provided and required. A staff member is always available on call for support.

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

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

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

&our Portland Center
2320 Congress Street, Portland ME 04102

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The AARP offers free tax preparation services hosted at Curtis Memorial Library during tax season each year. To schedule an appointment, interested parties call a designated line at the library and leave a message with their preferred availability. We are looking for several volunteers who would take on a once or twice weekly one-hour shift over the course of tax season to come into the library, listen to messages, and return phone calls to schedule appointments for patrons. This role involves being comfortable with making phone calls, using Excel to transcribe information, and good confidentiality practices. 

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

Share your skills and help someone reach their potential. Literacy Volunteer tutors are needed for basic reading and writing, math and digital literacy. Tutors are needed to support New Mainers learn English. You can be the reason someone is able to get a job, read to their children, and have a sense of accomplishment about their learning. No teaching experience is required, and we provide training. The next training will be January 13, 20, and 27, 2026. This Training will be via zoom 5:30-7:30pm each evening. The first session is an orientation that gives participants an understanding of the Literacy Volunteer program and the role of a tutor. It gives attendees an opportunity to see if this is the right fit for them. The next two sessions are about adult learning principles and teaching people of different cultures. Please email info@lva-augusta.org to register and receive the Zoom invite. The next in-person training is April 28, May 5, and May 12, 2026. This training will be held at Augusta Adult and Community Education (AACE), 22 Armory Street, Augusta, ME 04330 and will be a collaboration with AACE and Capitol Area New Mainers (CANMP). Registration will be through AACE. Check the LVK website for training updates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two days before each scheduled delivery, volunteers confirm the client’s furniture list and update the referral if anything has changed. They also contact the client to remind them of their delivery day and time and ensure someone will be home to receive the items. This role can be done fully remotely. *Training Required.

Volunteers help manage incoming inquiries with professionalism, patience, and compassion. After training, volunteers can schedule deliveries remotely. Tasks include checking each referral in our database to ensure there are no duplicates, confirming the client lives within our service area, and sending a Calendly link to the client or case manager so they can schedule their own pick-up. This role is an important part of keeping our process organized and client-centered. This role can be done fully remotely. *Training Required.

Remote volunteers play a key role in coordinating deliveries with care and professionalism. After training, volunteers assist with scheduling by checking each referral for duplicates, confirming client addresses and service eligibility, and verifying or updating the items list submitted by the case manager. They review the delivery calendar to find the next available slot, update the schedule in the system, and record notes summarizing communication with the client. Finally, volunteers update the delivery calendar with the client’s name and ID to keep everything organized and on track. *Training Required.

Volunteers providing phone support help keep our organization connected and responsive. This role may require being on-site to answer incoming calls and check voicemails from the general phone line. Calls and messages can include a variety of topics, such as furniture donation questions, client inquiries, case manager requests, or general organizational questions. Volunteers should be professional, patient, understanding, and considerate in all interactions. *Training Required.

Volunteers helping with email play a crucial role in keeping our communication organized and timely. Responsibilities include checking the general email account, responding to inquiries across all aspects of the organization, updating client referrals as needed, and forwarding emails to the appropriate staff. Volunteers should approach each message with professionalism, patience, and consideration. *Training Required.

Volunteers assist in maintaining strong connections with our furniture donors. Tasks include checking the donor database for previously contacted donors, following up via call, text, or email, reviewing submitted photos and responding to questions, scheduling donation pickups, and informing donors of our drop-off schedule. This role helps ensure donations keep moving smoothly from our community to those in need. *Training Required.

Registration runs until December 15th. The CA$H program runs from January 21st to April 15th.

Do you like helping to connect people with resources? Are you good with customer service and data entry? Maybe you're looking for a safe way to help our neighbors save money and increase their financial stability? Join us to become an Opportunity Guide for CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Greater Portland, an initiative of United Way of Southern Maine in partnership with the Greater Portland CA$H Coalition.

During the tax season (late January through mid-April), Opportunity Guide volunteers review client documents and connect (by phone or in-person at Scan & Go sites) to discuss financial goals and challenges and possible resources that could help. This is a great opportunity for people with basic computer skills who are comfortable having one-on-one conversations. 

Free online training and support is provided, as well as a way to contact clients safely from your home/workplace on your own schedule. To learn more about this opportunity to help people access a valuable financial service, please email cash@uwsme.org today!

WHAT IS CA$H?

CA$H Greater Portland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope), an initiative of United Way of Southern Maine is a partnership with the Greater Portland CA$H Coalition comprised of community leaders and industry experts who work together to help individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Partners include AARP Tax-Aide, Avesta Housing, Bath Savings, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), cPort Credit Union, Gorham Savings Bank, Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, John T. Gorman Foundation, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), KeyBank, New Ventures Maine, Norway Savings Bank, Portland Housing Authority, ProsperityME, and The Opportunity Alliance. In addition to offering free tax preparation for qualified filers during tax season, CA$H Greater Portland offers year-round outreach and education to individuals and families about ways they can make the most of their money.

Lead Fundraiser Needed: Make a Difference with Trident Medical

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

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

Why Volunteer?

How You Can Help:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home Delivery Driver – Volunteer Opportunity (Starting January)

The Christine B. Foundation (CBF) is recruiting Home Delivery Driver Volunteers to support our medically tailored grocery program for patients with cancer. We are piloting an expansion of services in Cumberland and York counties and aim to recruit and onboard 6+ volunteers as new referrals come in.

Home Delivery Drivers meet CBF staff at a designated pickup site in Portland, retrieve pre-assembled grocery packages tailored to each patient’s medical needs and preferences, and deliver them directly to patients’ homes in Southern Maine. This is a patient-facing role that typically requires 1–2 hours every other week. Delivery windows are generally Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, depending on volunteer and patient availability.

Pick up assigned, pre-assembled grocery packages from the Portland site.

Deliver nutrition packages to patient homes in Cumberland or York County.

Provide a compassionate, professional experience at drop-off.

Uphold HIPAA and CBF privacy policies.

Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.

Reliable transportation.

Successful background check.

Up-to-date flu vaccination.

Ability to commit to 1–2 hours every other week.

Volunteers are eligible for gas reimbursement at $0.25 per mile.

CBF provides training and onboarding for all new volunteers.

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

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

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

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

Home Delivery Drivers:

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

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

Volunteer Role:

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

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

Volunteers can submit gas reimbursement at $0.25 per mile.

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule: Weekly (preferred) 

Day of the Week: Monday and Wednesday available 

Time of Day: 11:30 pm til 3:00 pm 

Position Role: 

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

 Qualifications:

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

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

As a Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador, you will:

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

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

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

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

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

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

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

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

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

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

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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

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

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

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

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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

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

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

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

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

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

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

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

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

It’s 3am and a family of five has just lost their home and everything in it to a fire. They’re devastated, scared uncertain, and…homeless. You’re called and drive to the scene. You’re able to offer a reassuring smile and a calming voice. Within the hour you have located a temporary place for them to stay, a way to eat, and some clothing to wear. You have helped them to be warm, safe, and comfortable for the night. You’ve calmed them and set up follow-up services for the next day. Ultimately, you have offered them hope when they need it most. You are a Red Cross Disaster Responder.

A hurricane is threatening the East Coast and heading straight for Portland. You are a part of a team that moves supplies to a local gymnasium. Cots are set up. Meals are on their way. Everything is in place. Authorities are evacuating homes closest to the ocean and directing those people to your shelter location. You’re ready for them. You are a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer.

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

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

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To learn more, email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

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

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

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

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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

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

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

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

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you have a little free time and enjoy working with people, the Red Cross has a great volunteer opportunity for you!

Ready to make an impact? We need friendly and enthusiastic people just like you who can represent the Red Cross to our blood donors.

As a volunteer blood donor ambassador, you'll ensure donors have a positive experience from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Your professionalism and kindness during the blood drive will encourage ongoing donor support.

This role is for you if you:

Love talking to all kinds of people!

Demonstrate excellent customer service and comfort working with people.

Have availability to serve for one 4-6 hour shift per month (shifts vary depending on quarterly needs and your location).

Each volunteer shift, you make a difference and help save a life.

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

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

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

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

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

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

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

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

As a Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador, you will:

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

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

Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families in your community begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, your shifts will include responding to emergencies, either on the scene or coordinating remotely to provide immediate compassion and care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To learn more, email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

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

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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

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

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

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

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

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

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

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

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

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer, email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org, or call 207-272-7274.  We look forward to hearing from you and we're eager to welcome you to the Red Cross team!

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

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

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

Join the Home Fire Campaign and save lives by installing smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire risk!

Each year, the Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires. With our coalition partners, we are working to help reduce death and injuries from home fires. 

No prior experience necessary and all training is provided. Volunteer by appointment, so it’s always on your schedule. Depending on the local situation, work may be done virtually or in-person.

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

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

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

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

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

Help the Red Cross save lives by using your customer service skills.

If you have a little free time and are a true “people person,” the Red Cross has a great volunteer position for you.

Ready to make an impact? We need friendly and enthusiastic people just like you who can represent the Red Cross to our blood donors.

As a volunteer blood donor ambassador, you'll ensure donors have a positive experience from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Your professionalism and kindness during the blood drive will encourage ongoing donor support.

This role is for you if you:

Love talking to all kinds of people!

Demonstrate excellent customer service and comfort working with people.

Have availability to serve for one 4-6 hour shift per month (shifts vary depending on quarterly needs and your location).

Each volunteer shift, you make a difference and help save a life.

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

United Way of Mid Coast Maine's Community Response Initiative is seeking a volunteer to help coordinate transportation for "Connecting to Tomorrow" interns who need transportation to/from their internship sites. 
Tasks would include calling the Brunswick Taxi, and other transportation services to schedule rides for interns on the days/times they are needed. The volunteer would work closely with the Community Response Manager to ensure the rides meet the needs of the interns and that finances are tracked for grant reporting. 
This position can be in-person or hybrid and requires a person to be organized, prompt, and able to clearly communicate via phone and email. 
The estimated time requirement is 2 hours per week.

The transportation coordinator will not be driving any interns to or from their worksite. 

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have an eye for detail and a desire to support impactful projects? The United Way of Mid Coast Maine is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Grant Review Committee!

What You Will Do:

Who We’re Looking For:

Together, we can empower organizations making a difference!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please note, a training & background check are required. 

General Overview

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

•         Prospect for new companies to support our community

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

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

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

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

•         Year - round requirements:

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

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

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

Potential Cabinet members should:

•         Have a passion for the organization’s mission

•         Have a large circle of influence

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

•         Agree to attend meetings and be actively engaged

Would you like to help provide nutritious meals for homebound older adults throughout Piscataquis County? Come volunteer with our Meals on Wheels team! We need volunteers to help with packing and delivering meals.

Packing Meals on Wheels:

Delivering Meals on Wheels:

If you're interested in helping, reach out to us at (207) 941-2865 or email our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas, at hthomas@eaaa.org.

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

The First Amendment Museum is looking for friendly, curious volunteers to join our team as docents! Docents welcome visitors, lead tours, and help spark meaningful conversations about the five freedoms of the First Amendment—religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. No teaching or history experience required (though it is appreciated) —just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Training is provided!  Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling; about two shifts (2–3 hours each) per month  Perks: Meet new people, gain experience, and help inspire civic engagement  Interested? Contact Danielle Lane at connect@firstamendmentmuseum.org or call (207)557-2290. Join us in inspiring all Americans to practice, preserve, and protect their First Amendment freedoms!

Volunteer Education Specialist Wanted First Amendment Museum The First Amendment Museum is looking for a Volunteer Education Specialist to deliver our online programming to middle and high school students, now remotely from your home computer, or on site at the Museum at 184 State Street in Augusta, Maine. Applicants should have a teaching or education background. Reply to Danielle Lane at connect@firstamendmentmuseum.org or call (207)557-2290.