Opportunities From: VolunteerME State of Maine

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!

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: cleaning, testing, and displaying of product; inventory and pricing; and customer service. Desirable qualifications/skills include being professional, flexible, patient, organized, self-motivated, and friendly. Construction and retail experience is helpful but not at all necessary.

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. 

Everything at the WW&F happens through the efforts of our team of volunteers. You may not realize it, but the WW&F is staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteering on the railway is one of the greatest contributions you can make towards the success of the WW&F, and is essential to keeping the Railway running safely and growing.  Over the years, we've been fortunate to attract a skilled, diverse, and enthusiastic volunteer workforce.

As the WW&F has grown, we've identified areas of critical volunteer need and have created a program that enables new volunteers to get involved easily. We are highlighting volunteer positions which we seek to fill and hope that you'll join us.

Currently, WW&F Master Carpenter Eric Schade is seeking volunteers to expand our woodworking crew. The needs are described below:
"The Carpentry department is responsible for maintaining the wooden car fleet of the WW&F. We build new cars, rebuild the old stuff and maintain the operating fleet. We work on the wooden car bodies, and the associated metal work including hand rails, steps, roofs. If you are skilled or interested in work that will help us out let us know.

We need:

We work together and share skills, so if you do not feel accomplished but want to learn, we are your people."

If you'd like to volunteer with us please either email us at info@wwfry.org (put 'volunteering' in the subject line) or call us at (207) 882-4193 extension 1. Your information will then be passed along to the manager of the department you are interested in. They will contact you to set up a time to get you acquainted with other members and begin volunteering.

Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer

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As a parent, you recognize the potential of your child better than anyone. By giving your child the opportunity to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’re starting them down a path to an even brighter, more promising future.

It all starts with the right role models. And Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is the place to start a relationship with one. For almost 40 years, due in large part to private donations, we’ve been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people across the country.

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Everything at the WW&F happens through the efforts of our team of volunteers. You may not realize it, but the WW&F is staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteering on the railway is one of the greatest contributions you can make towards the success of the WW&F, and is essential to keeping the Railway running safely and growing. Over the years, we've been fortunate to attract a skilled, diverse, and enthusiastic volunteer workforce.

As the WW&F has grown, we've identified areas of critical volunteer need and have created a program that enables new volunteers to get involved easily. We are highlighting volunteer positions which we seek to fill and hope that you'll join us.

Currently, WW&F Roadmaster Steve Lennox is seeking volunteer track laborers to expand our track crew. The position is described below:
"The Track Laborer(s) are the force who maintain and repair
existing railroad track. Further, they are involved in the building of new track, replacement of worn materials including old ties, damaged or worn rail, helping install switches,  lining track and ballasting the track wherever needed.

Physical work includes hand spiking rail, shoveling stone ballast and lifting/placing wooden ties on the road bed. Jobs involve multiple levels of physical ability. Track Laborer(s) frequently work in crews of various sizes depending on the task at hand."

If you'd like to volunteer with us please either email us at info@wwfry.org (put 'volunteering' in the subject line) or call us at (207) 882-4193 extension 1. Your information will then be passed along to the manager of the department you are interested in. They will contact you to set up a time to get you acquainted with other members and begin volunteering.

Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer

Volunteers are a critical part of the WW&F Railway's mission to rebuild Maine history. It is the volunteers that work on our projects, that meet and greet our visitors, and that operate our trains. We have no paid staff. 

We encourage new volunteers to come and find a place with us. Because of the variety of things we do, and the potential dangers of working around railroad equipment, we require that new volunteers only do work at the railroad when there are longer-term volunteers around, at least for the first couple of months, so that we can “show you the ropes”.

To volunteer, just show up. All ages, abilities, and interests are welcome. There is something for everyone - and we do our best to match volunteer capabilities and interests with our needs. Of particular note, we always can use additional laborers, skilled metal and wood workers, equipment operators, painters, carpenters and general workers. We also need help to staff our gift shop, prepare meals for the volunteers, clean the campus, act as docents and guides, and manage the day to day operations of one of Mid Coast Maine's premier historic sites. 

For those volunteers interested in train crew service, we have an initial waiting period as well as a training program. We ask that new volunteers accumulate at least 150 hours over no less than 6 months, before formal train crew service begins. This helps everyone to get to know everyone else better, and gives time for the new volunteer to decide if the museum is a right fit for them.

Volunteers are always present on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Typically, work begins by 8 am on Saturdays (9am on weekdays) while “closing time” is after 4 PM. (During the late autumn and early winter months, when it gets dark early, we leave early.) Activities are usually rain or shine, but may move indoors during inclement weather.

Our volunteer corps is like a family. Many meet for breakfast before the day begins or for supper after it ends. Others keep in touch with each other throughout the week.

Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer

Pet visits with residents add so much to the quality of life here at The Cedars. With regular visits, there are great health benefits, such as decreased blood pressure, increase in mood and a sense of overall wellbeing.

If you have a certified therapy animal that you would like to share with our community, we would be interested in connecting with you! Duties include 1:1 visits in resident rooms and common areas. 

Please make sure that your pet has an updated health record, including all required immunizations. A pet health certificate and an interview must be completed before beginning.

The Brewer Area Food Pantry distributes food to about 1,263 people in Brewer and Eddington.  Volunteers are needed to assist with distribution, sorting donated food, delivering food, picking up food donations and stocking shelves 8 a.m. to n1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Interested to share a couple hours a day with the older population? The options are endless! Coffee & conversation, newspaper current events, reminisce favorite life journey, guide through digital programs created to stimulate mind, body, & spirit, lead arts and crafts, writing, reading a favorite story, exercise... Time is flexible.

Join us to help increase access of fresh food at our local food pantries through our Downeast Gleaning Initiative.

Throughout the spring, summer and fall (May through October), we have regular and single day events to collect food that might otherwise go to waste. We harvest at local farms and community gardens, and deliver the food to pantries and communities in need, so that more residents can enjoy healthy fresh food. We welcome school and other groups.

Beginning in May we are looking for people to join us at area farms or community gardens.

On Monday mornings we are looking for able bodies to share in the fun at Washington Academy's East Machias food bank garden (4 Cutler Rd, East Machias, ME 04630).

On Tuesday mornings we are looking for able bodies to join us at our new Community Food Bank Garden (Downeast Restorative Harvest Project), on Broadway next to the Versant Power station, just a couple minutes up the road from Court Street in Machias. 

Visit local farms and community gardens, connect with others, learn how you can grow and harvest vegetables, all while you are helping your neighbors in need!

You can join us for an hour or for the duration of the work day. We are most flexible. You can come weekly or just come a couple of times. Contact Lucy at 207 479 6940 or by email at lucy.zwigard@healthyacadia.org for more information and to get involved.

You can also sign up using the Google Form here. 

Senior Companions Needed in Cumberland and York Counties!

Senior Companions are volunteers, age 55 and older, who volunteer with housebound elders and isolated adults who need help to maintain their independence. Senior Companions may provide transportation to doctor’s appointments or other errands and provide companionship through visits and phone calls.

Qualified applicants, who volunteer at least 10 hours per week, receive a tax-free stipend, travel and meal reimbursements, and other benefits including monthly training. All benefits are tax-free and do not affect social security, SSI/SSDI, subsidized housing, food stamps, LIHEAP, or other programs.

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

The Common Ground Country Fair is a celebration of rural living hosted each year by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA).  Since the Fair began, volunteers have coordinated all aspects of the Fair.  They make schedules, organize meals, plan logistics, and more. We would love if you joined the team!
For more information, visit our website!

DO YOU LOVE CATS?! 

DO YOU HAVE TIME ON ONE OR MORE MORNINGS A WEEK?

Volunteer Cleaners Needed!

Can you commit to one morning a week? Or perhaps every other week?  or perhaps you can fill in when the shelter is short-handed?

HART kitties are not kept in cages, but are free to run, play, jump, and bond with each other.  It's a fun place to clean - even if you hate cleaning your own home!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:  https://www.hartofme.org

PLEASE APPLY BY COMPLETING OUR ONLINE APPLICATION

Our Food Rescue Project partners with Hannaford Lewiston and Bates College and accepts leftover food that would otherwise be thrown away. Volunteers help out once a week, picking up donations and delivering them to the Center. Volunteers have the same day and pick-up every week, for example one volunteer is responsible for the Tuesday Bates pick-up every week. A pick-up usually takes about an hour and must be done in the morning. Email volunteertjc@gmail.com if you are interested!

Are you interested in supporting local families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing food insecurity? 

Well, if so, you've found one of many great organizations doing that very thing! 

The Locker Project has a wide array of opportunities from hosting a food drive to picking up Standard Baking bread and bagging it at our warehouse to coming to a fresh food event where local and rescued produce is shared with our neighbors. All opportunities are in Greater Portland. 

To volunteer at the Locker Project, first fill out this form. Information given here will keep us informed about you so we can meet you where you're at. 

After, a volunteer or staff member will follow up with information and provide access to our Signup Genius page. This page is where you will see available opportunities (packing bags, Standard Pickups, fresh food events, etc).

Friendly visitors add so much to the lives of the residents and members at the Cedars. The goal of being a friendly visitor is to provide companionship to our residents and members. This may be done through reading, playing games, sharing stories, writing a letter or just conversing. The resident usually indicates how they would like this time to be spent. Our friendly visitors often assist residents by escorting or transporting to and from activities provided within our community. Traits of a friendly visitor here at The Cedars include: The ability to relate effectively, positively and compassionately with residents, members and staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Interest in getting to know residents personally. Ability to work with minimal supervision once tasks and responsibilities have been clearly defined. Ability to learn to transport residents in wheel chairs

GaDaH has a great opportunity to access truck loads of high quality dog and cat food at heavily discounted costs.

We are looking to set up a Pet Food Bank for communities that would benefit from this potential resource.

In order to make this work we will need help in the following areas:

Logistics - the food we get has to be accounted for and monthly reports submitted back to the donor.

Admin - creating forms / data base system for people to apply for food - checking they meet the requirements

Fundraising - People who are comfortable asking people / companies / non-profits / seeing grants - for help to cover the cost of the food.

Marketing - to raise awareness of our program

Volunteer Management- reaching out and organizing volunteers 

There is no limit as to where we can offer our service, so once set up and having a committed volunteer base, we can go to anywhere there is a need.

We have a shuttle bus that can be loaded up to go to set up locations and we can have specific hours at the rescue to distribute food.

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

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

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

Group activities can include:

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

The Horizons Climbing Program is an adaptive climbing program for people of various abilities. The program takes place at EVO Rock + Fitness in Portland twice a month.  

As a volunteer, you will be belaying, assisting with hand and feet placements, and teaching beginner rock climbing techniques! A mandatory training is required before taking to the wall.

The Office Organizer will perform a variety of tasks relating to the organization of materials in the office. This will include filling the kiosks, tracking supplies of brochures, filing, organization of supplies and promotional materials. This position helps to extend the resources in the chamber to ensure needed materials are readily available to better serve our customers and members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Special Events Volunteer will perform a variety of tasks relating to the organization of events, usually being held outside of the office. This will include organization of supplies for the events along with promotional materials. This position helps to register individuals for events, at the event and presents a courteous and personable demeanor when representing the Chamber.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Board of Directors maintains the mission of the Chamber of Commerce.  Meets monthly, oversees event budgets, attends events hosted by the Chamber and partner agencies to represent the Chamber.

Volunteer activities could include:

* Event prep and participation

* Baking

* Walking in event (parade)

* Float preparation for event

* Administrative activities (mailings, tracking activities, etc.)

* Other activities as needed

Volunteer roles could include:

* Volunteer docent would provide house tours, greet visitors, provide historical information on the Titcomb House, located on Academy Street in Farmington. In addition to the structure, the volunteer would provide history and information about the families who lived in the home.

* Music and lecture presentations

* Regular upkeep and maintenance

* Archiving

* Other activities as needed

Volunteer activities could include:

* Volunteer docent would provide house tours, greet visitors, provide historical information on the Octagon House, located on the corner of Perham and High Streets in Farmington. In addition to the structure, the volunteer would provide history and information about the families who lived in the home.

Volunteer roles could include:

* Regular upkeep and maintenance

* Archiving

* Other activities as needed

Volunteer roles could include:

* Volunteer docent would provide house tours, greet visitors, provide historical information on the Octagon House, located on 118 High Streets in Farmington. In addition to the structure, the volunteer would provide history and information about the families who lived in the home.

* Music and lecture presentations

* Regular upkeep and maintenance

* Archiving

* Other activities as needed

Trimming branches, bushwhack, split and stack wood, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, clerical work, painting inside or outside, general cleaning, rock removal, clean lodge.

On busy weekends and vacation days, the event volunteer helps to pair people in the lift line, check lift tickets, parking attendant, ask guests to use ski racks and notifies management of any other crowd issues. Usually 2-3 hours 2-3 times per season.

Ski Sale - First weekend in November - helping to set up, run or clean up ski sale on a Friday and Saturday.

Fundraiser/Auction (November - Early December) - helping to promote event, solicit donations or assist with day-of-event.

Spaghetti Suppers - various times throughout the winter

Vacation Activities - With other volunteers, create and organize children's activities during vacations.

We’d like to hear from you! We have SO many wonderful opportunities within our non-profit organization. We’re currently looking for qualified individuals for the following volunteer positions:

Support our various activities:
Artistic efforts (illustrations, creative projects, etc.)

          Helping at our annual Book Sale

          Helping get books donated

          Other activities as they arise

We’d like to hear from you! We have SO many wonderful opportunities within our non-profit organization. We’re currently looking for qualified individuals for the following volunteer positions:

One to One Tutoring Program – Tutor:
To provide one-to-one or small group tutoring to adults over 18, who need help with reading, writing, math, technology, or English as a second language. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Expectations: To commit to tutor at least 1 hour a week for at least one year, complete one 2 hour tutor training session, attend at least three ongoing training sessions of choice within a year, work with a learner as a peer and involve the learner in all major decisions about instruction, participate in progress monitoring and data collection system.

This includes any time spend fundraising for Relay, setting up for Relay, or at the Relay event! 

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

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

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

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

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

PROGRAM RUNS FROM JUNE - OCTOBER

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

*This program takes place in Portland at SailMaine.

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

Expectations:

Qualifications:

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

Expectations:

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

Expectations:

Qualifications:

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

Expectations:

 Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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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 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

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! 

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

The Community Energy Challenge is a Greater Franklin County volunteer-based initiative that uses the simple, low-cost winterization strategy of interior storm window panels to keep heat inside homes, thus saving energy and money during the harsh winter. Panels are measured, built, and installed collaboratively with homeowners and trained volunteers working together. Workshops begin in September and volunteers are needed to help build the windows. Training is provided.

We are looking for groups (civic, faith-based, or community organizations or families) to provide a nutrituous, healthy meal to the residents of our affordable senior housing communities. Groups can choose one afternoon or evening a month to provide and serve a meal to our residents who range in age from 62 to 96 years old. You can bring your own food to prepare on site, or prepare off site and bring and serve to our residents. You can choose the date and whether it's lunch or dinner. Our communities range in size from 12 apartments to 60 apartments. We are looking for people who are comfortable working with an older population and understand the benefits of healthy food choices for seniors (e.g. low-sodium and low-sugar recipes).   We have affordable senior housing communities throughout Maine, including properties in:   Bangor   Belfast   Thomaston   Augusta   Topsham   Portland   Peaks Island   Saco   Loudon, New Hampshire  

We are seeking solo artists or musical groups to perform at any of our affordable senior housing communities. You can choose the day and time of the performance by working directly with our program manager or resident services coordinator. Past performances have included a barbershop quartet performance, an afternoon of piano solos and more.   We have affordable senior housing communities throughout Maine, including properties in:   Bangor   Belfast   Thomaston   Augusta   Topsham   Portland   Peaks Island   Saco   Loudon, New Hampshire  

Seeking a patient, computer savvy volunteer who enjoys working with older adults to tutor seniors on computer use at one of our affordable senior housing communities. Tutoring sessions can be coordinated with the program manager or resident services coordinator and can include one-on-one tutoring sessions or short workshops on computer use.  We have affordable senior housing communities throughout Maine, including properties in: Bangor Belfast Thomaston Augusta Topsham Portland Peaks Island Saco Loudon, New Hampshire

The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area   (UWTVA) is seeking an Upward Bound student to work with the organization’s Community Resource Coordinator that serves Greater Franklin County. The student will enthusiastically assist with developing new initiatives, recruiting volunteers, and interviewing those interested in volunteering, while assisting in updating local volunteer opportunities with organizations in need of volunteers. Student will also promote and help implement selected United Way initiatives and programs. The Upward Bound student will help promote United Way and advocate for the volunteer sector by demonstrating the return on investment such as health benefits, increased employment skills, etc. Working as a representative of the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Volunteer Center, this Upward Bound position requires strong communication skills, independence, and a willingness to work with people individually and in groups connected to promoting and advocating for the volunteer sector in Greater Franklin County.

Daily Monday through Friday12-2 pm. Monday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

At Home is a member-based, volunteer-supported program of the Washington Hancock Community Agency designed to provide older residents with core services empowering them to continue to live independently in their cherished homes. At Home provides services on the Blue Hill Peninsula/Deer Isle/Stonington and Mount Desert Island. Volunteers provide an array of services which include: transportation to medical appointments, grocery store, errands, religious services, social activities; friendly telephone calls; companionship; occasional meal preparation; small house chores and maintenance; snow shoveling; library services and reading aloud; technology support; card and letter writing; share a love of music or art. Our volunteers report that the experience makes them feel fantastic!  They love knowing that they are helping their friends and neighbors maintain their independence, while at the same time, they are supporting a sustainable organization that will be here to help them when they need it. At Home staff work with the volunteers to make sure that the volunteer's schedule is well matched to the member's needs.  We have opportunities for every level of involvment, from once a month to 7 days a week. At Home welcomes volunteers of all ages, although we ask that volunteers under age 16 be accompanied by an adult.

This volunteer work is needed nightly five days a week, Monday thur Friday and afternoons on Saturday and Sunday. It reguires sorting perishable foods for quality and putting them into proper storage areas.  It will also include setting up the shelves to display available foods for the coming day.

The Institute for Humane Education in Surry, ME is seeking a volunteer with non-profit finance expertise to serve on its board of directors and on the Finance Committee. The BOD is high functioning and professional. Must be passionate about one or more (ideally all) of these issues: environmental sustainability, human rights, animal protection, education change. Three video remote and two in-person in Maine meetings.

Our Board of Directors support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick by setting the long-term strategic direction of the agency, raising and allocating resources, setting policies for operation, and employing/supervising the Executive Director. Our Board meets a minimum of 6 times per year. Board Members actively participate in one/two committees, attend and participate in agency events, support volunteer recruitment, participate actively in Board decisions and carry out all delegated assignments. Board participation requires about 10 hours of volunteer time each month. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick's Board of Directors provides a crucial role in the agency's success. The time and talent of our board volunteers provide the leadership and resources necessary to create a donor supported volunteer organization that has a significant impact on changing the lives of children in our community for the better, forever. Through their dedication and expertise our Board impacts the children, families and schools of Brunswick, Harpswell and all of Sagadahoc County by: Growing our agency while ensuring a broader, deeper mission impact; Enhancing community relationships; Strengthening results achieved by the Board through personal giving and raising dollars by Establishing a mission-based culture of philanthropy and fund development.

We are looking for groups (civic, faith-based, or community organizations or families) to provide a nutrituous, healthy meal to the residents of our affordable senior housing communities. Groups can choose one afternoon or evening a month to provide and serve a meal to our residents who range in age from 62 to 96 years old. You can bring your own food to prepare on site, or prepare off site and bring and serve to our residents. You can choose the date and whether it's lunch or dinner. Our communities range in size from 12 apartments to 60 apartments. We are looking for people who are comfortable working with an older population and understand the benefits of healthy food choices for seniors (e.g. low-sodium and low-sugar recipes).   We have affordable senior housing communities throughout Maine, including properties in:   Bangor   Belfast   Thomaston   Augusta   Topsham   Portland   Peaks Island   Saco   Loudon, New Hampshire  

We are seeking solo artists or musical groups to perform at any of our affordable senior housing communities. You can choose the day and time of the performance by working directly with our program manager or resident services coordinator. Past performances have included a barbershop quartet performance, an afternoon of piano solos and more.   We have affordable senior housing communities throughout Maine, including properties in:   Bangor   Belfast   Thomaston   Augusta   Topsham   Portland   Peaks Island   Saco   Loudon, New Hampshire  

Seeking a patient, computer savvy volunteer who enjoys working with older adults to tutor seniors on computer use at one of our affordable senior housing communities. Tutoring sessions can be coordinated with the program manager or resident services coordinator and can include one-on-one tutoring sessions or short workshops on computer use.  We have affordable senior housing communities throughout Maine, including properties in: Bangor Belfast Thomaston Augusta Topsham Portland Peaks Island Saco Loudon, New Hampshire

This is the time of year when Penobscot School shifts its focus from weekly foreign language classes to the annual summer English immersion program for adults and host family recruitment is at the top of the to-do list. The school is looking for local families - Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Thomaston areas - who are interested in hosting an adult student from abroad for three weeks in July and/or August. The only requirements are a willingness to share your home and lives with a visitor from afar, and a clean and comfortable spare room. Our students take your generosity to heart and many friendships have been bonded throughout the years. As Penobscot School celebrates its 23rd year of operation as a non-profit school for language learning and international exchange, it enters into its 21st year of English immersion programming for adults. The students come from many countries and they range in age from 18 to 65 with 35 as the average age. Each session is a unique and wonderful blend of cultures but all students are here to immerse themselves in the language and life-style of Maine. Participants arrive with an intermediate level of English language skill and three weeks of full immersion will help them gain confidence and increase ability. The goal is maximum English acquisition and the home-stay plays an important role in this building process. Students and host families are matched according to similar interests and the international guests look forward to joining hosts in some of the activities that fill our daily lives. Since there are no scheduled classes during the weekends, they have an opportunity to spend quality time with host family members. The first group of students will arrive in Rockland on Saturday, July 4 and depart on Saturday, July 25. The next group will follow a week later on Saturday, August 1 and leave on Saturday, August 22. A graduation ceremony is planned for the last Friday evening of each session. This is the final group activity and it is a special event. Host families are invited to join in the farewell reception. To learn more about the summer English Immersion Program, please refer to: www.languagelearning.org/schoolsite/summerenglish/general.html. For more information about hosting a student, call Patti Luchetti at 207-594-1084 or write to info@languagelearning.org. The School is located at 28 Gay Street in Rockland?s north end and walk-in guests are welcome to visit during regular business hours.

Opportunity for Cultural enrichment in Rockland, Maine. For three weeks every July and August, Penobscot School hosts adult students (ages 18-55 with 35 years as average) from around the world and the US who want to improve their English language skills. This year we have students from Italy, Japan, Niger, Vietnam, Colombia, and other countries who will study English July 4 - 25 or August 1 - 22. During this time, we will need volunteers to help with post dinner transportation to host families, primarily in Rockland, Rockport, Camden, and Thomaston, as well as help with grocery shopping and dinner preparation on specific evenings in partnership with the students. Volunteers create a dinner menu with 2 students and a shopping list. Menu planning, shopping and preparation are all part of the English immersion program. Dinners are served at 6:30 and transportation to host families needed around 8PM. Grocery shopping can be done with the 2 students at noon or 4:00 pm to allow time for meal preparation or prior to the dinner day. Volunteers are also needed as conversation partners, and for afternoon, evening or weekend activities with the students. Students have a variety of interests and they are always eager to make new friends who will introduce them to the joys of living in mid coast Maine. The school's English program depends on the generosity of volunteers and could not happen without their help.

Sort books on the Book Sale set-up day, Friday, May 29th, 2009 and perhaps find that long-lost book you have been searching for! We have books of many subjects; hardback and paperback; several languages; all shapes and sizes and perhaps a cookie or two for the hard-working volunteers!

The position for Aquarium Volunteer at the Maine State Aquarium involves interaction with and education of the general public visitors to the aquarium. The individual must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience and communicating with a variety of ages. The position involves answering questions on topics relevant to the Gulf of Maine and its inhabitants, and involves the use of live animals and props for demonstrations, as well as answering general information questions about the local area, and the Department of Marine Resources. Staffing of two touch tanks in the aquarium gallery will require the individual to initiate dialogue with guests and provide assistance with handling of the touch tank animals and other hand?s on activities. Volunteers may get the opportunity to assist ?behind the scenes? helping with daily maintenance of aquarium exhibits. This may include participating in water quality monitoring, exhibit cleaning, feeding and collecting of specimens, and may also be requested to assist in the reception area at the admissions desk/gift shop. Volunteers assist our Educators with general daily activities and presentations, including set-up and clean-up each day and maintenance of the facilities. In addition volunteers can assist with a variety of education projects, either to enhance the existing programs & exhibits or to help create new ones. We are always in need to extra hands and help in a variety of areas around the facility. In addition to aquarium hours, we have had volunteers teach classes or additional activities, develop materials, organize files and photographs, assist in landscaping, assist in the seasonal set-up and break-down of the aquarium, collect animals, assist at events and fairs, and many other activities. Adult volunteers are 18 years or older.

Professional expertise is not required for this position, rather a working knowledge of cooking and kitchen/food safety practices. Cooking Matters is a program of Good Shepherd Food Bank, partnering with your Local Healthy Maine Partnership, Access Health to offer FREE cooking instruction and nutrition education to low-income people in the Bath/Brunswick area. This course meets once/week for 6 weeks, each class is 2 hrs. Cooking instructor will work along side a nutrition educator to teach basic food safety skills, and healthy cooking practices on a budget. Please contact Rebecca Farnham, Nutrition Educator at rfarnham@midcoasthealth.com or 207-373-6927

Are you handy? Do you have a green thumb? Do you like to fix and refurbish? At the Coastal Children's Museum we are always looking for people on hand who can jump right in and keep our facility looking sharp. Repaint outdoor benches, weed the gardens, plant new flowers and so much more! 

Active, engaged and ready to interact with diverse cultures, volunteer candidates will possess a very good ability to interact with a variety of people, have sound, basic computer (i.e. Excel) skills and be ready to take on tasks assigned. Penobscot School welcomes mature individuals who are interested in being part of a team.