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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:

Packers meet on Monday mornings at our Access Center in Dover-Foxcroft.Frozen meal trays are packed in cooler bags for each person, being sure they meet their dietary restrictions.

Delivering Meals on Wheels:

Drivers pick up the packaged meals in Dover and deliver throughout Piscataquis.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Mileage reimbursement provided!The day of the week for delivery can be flexible.Along with delivering the meals, our drivers are a friendly face and regular check-in for the people we serve!

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.

 

Are you friendly, organized, and eager to make a difference in your community? Join our team as a Front Desk Volunteer at the Durgin Center in Brewer, where older adults come to enjoy programs, exercise classes, socialization, and meals. As the first point of contact, this volunteer plays a vital role in creating a welcoming environment in our community!

Responsibilities include:

Greeting visitors with a warm smile.Answering phone calls and providing basic information.Assisting with check-ins and program registrations.Supporting staff with administrative tasks.

We're looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping older adults lead vibrant lives. The Durgin Center is open from 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. Volunteer shifts are 3-4 hours, and all training is provided. 

How to help:

We'd love to talk with you to see if this opportunity is a fit for you! Give us a call at (207) 941-2865 ext. 122 or email our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas, at hthomas@eaaa.org.

Join Our Money Minders Team and Make a Difference!
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others? Become a Money Minders Volunteer and empower older adults and individuals with disabilities to manage their finances while maintaining their independence!

We are currently looking for volunteers in Hancock County towns, including Ellsworth and Bucksport.

What You'll Do:
As a Money Minders volunteer, you’ll meet clients in their homes or a mutually agreed location, and help them with essential tasks such as:

Balancing checkbooks and reconciling bank statements. Sorting mail, organizing bills, and setting up budgets.Tracking income and expenses and assisting with check-writing.

What to Expect:

Confidentiality First: Protect the privacy of all client information.No Funds Control: Volunteers guide and assist but do not manage client accounts directly.Supportive Environment: Complete simple reconciliation forms and report hours and mileage monthly.Ongoing Training: Attend an annual in-service training and occasional meetings to enhance your skills.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience with budgeting and financial organization.A commitment to reliability, accuracy, and compassion.

Why Volunteer?
Enjoy flexible scheduling and make a tangible difference in someone’s life by empowering them to stay financially organized and confident.

Ready to Get Started?
If you’re interested, contact our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas, at hthomas@eaaa.org or (207) 941-2865 ext. 122.

Join Our Money Minders Team and Make a Difference!
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others? Become a Money Minders Volunteer and empower older adults and individuals with disabilities to manage their finances while maintaining their independence!

We are currently looking for volunteers in various Penobscot County towns, including Bradley, Brewer, Corinth, Garland, Orrington, and Veazie.

What You'll Do:
As a Money Minders volunteer, you’ll meet clients in their homes or a mutually agreed location, and help them with essential tasks such as:

Balancing checkbooks and reconciling bank statements. Sorting mail, organizing bills, and setting up budgets.Tracking income and expenses and assisting with check-writing.

What to Expect:

Confidentiality First: Protect the privacy of all client information.No Funds Control: Volunteers guide and assist but do not manage client accounts directly.Supportive Environment: Complete simple reconciliation forms and report hours and mileage monthly.Ongoing Training: Attend an annual in-service training and occasional meetings to enhance your skills.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience with budgeting and financial organization.A commitment to reliability, accuracy, and compassion.

Why Volunteer?
Enjoy flexible scheduling and make a tangible difference in someone’s life by empowering them to stay financially organized and confident.

Ready to Get Started?
If you’re interested, contact our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas, at hthomas@eaaa.org or (207) 941-2865 ext. 122.

Would you like to help provide nutritious meals for homebound older adults? Come volunteer with our Meals on Wheels team! Our meal hub for Northern Penobscot County operates out of Millinocket, where volunteers pick up meals to deliver to homebound older adults.

Right now we need volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays to pack and deliver meals throughout Northern Penobscot county. Along with delivering the meals, our drivers are a friendly face and regular check-in for the people we serve!

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for delivering meals.

How to help: We'd love to talk with you to see if this opportunity is a fit for you! Give us a call at (207) 941-2865 ext. 122 or email our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas, at hthomas@eaaa.org.

Would you like to help provide nutritious meals for homebound older adults throughout Hancock County? Come volunteer with our Meals on Wheels team! We need volunteers to help with packing and delivering meals. Our meal hub operates out of Ellsworth, where volunteers pick up meals to deliver to homes throughout Hancock County. 

Packing Meals on Wheels:

Packers meet on Tuesday mornings at our base in Ellsworth.Frozen meal trays are packed in cooler bags for each person, being sure they meet their dietary restrictions.

Delivering Meals on Wheels:

Drivers pick up the packaged meals in Ellsworth on Tuesdays and deliver throughout Hancock County - right now we particularly need drivers for many routes, from right in Ellsworth to routes that cover as far away as Winter Harbor and Deer Isle. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Along with delivering the meals, our drivers are a friendly face and regular check-in for the people we serve!

How to help:

We'd love to talk with you to see if this opportunity is a fit for you! Give us a call at (207) 941-2865 or email our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas, at hthomas@eaaa.org.

Our Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Furry Friends Food Bank (FFFB) operate together to provide supplemental food for low-income older adults and their pets.

We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to help out at our monthly distribution site in Dover-Foxcroft on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12pm to 3pm.

This distribution site is located at the Piscataquis Regional Food Center (PRFC) on North Street in Dover-Foxcroft. Volunteers meet at noon to portion and package produce then help during the distribution which runs from 1:30 to 3 pm. Volunteers check names off of a roster and load materials into vehicles. The volunteer will need to be able to lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.

If you are interested in helping, reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Heidi Thomas at hthomas@eaaa.org or (207) 941-2865 ext. 122.

Family Caregiver volunteers are needed to assist with support groups and Powerful Tools for Caregivers training. Support groups are held in each county every month (Washington County is the only county left to administer a support group). We also offer a support group each month via Zoom, so comfortability around tech is highly recommended. Our Powerful Tools for Caregivers replaces the SAVVY support group but still offers Caregivers training to learn about how to be better caregivers for their loved ones while also focusing on the importance of self-care. Training can take place in-house once the FCG Specialists complete the train-the-trainer training (planned for 2024).

We are looking for volunteers in all four counties (Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock & Piscataquis)

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. 

SHIP volunteers for EAAA assist individuals with Medicare in the following ways:

Provide one-on-one counseling to review medical or prescription drug plan options for those new to Medicare and during Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment periods. 

* Connect individuals struggling to afford Medicare premiums and copays to programs that can reduce their costs.

* Educate consumers about how Medicare works, including eligibility guidelines and Medicare’s relationship to Medigap plans, retiree coverage, MaineCare, and other insurance.

Extensive training is provided to volunteers, including job shadowing. Volunteers are asked to do 4-6 hours per week and are needed in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington Counties. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in SHIP/SMP technical sessions either online or in-person trainings.  Attends agency, regional and statewide meetings as available. Participates in online SHIP/SMP certification and become a certified SHIP/SMP counselor. Individual SHIP/SMP counseling on Medicare/MaineCare related issues via the phone or face to face. Provides individual SHIP/SMP counseling for New to Medicare beneficiaries after their attendance at Medicare 101. Advocate with Medicare; other insurance companies to resolve beneficiary questions.   Conducts Medicare 101 presentations. Maintains confidentiality with personal and written information and respect for volunteers and consumers.  All written confidential information is kept only during counseling and given to the SHIP Admin or SHIP Manager for further completion and documentation. Utilizes SHIP/SMP materials and other identified resources to stay up-to-date on issues affecting Medicare beneficiaries. Completes required forms and/or reports about presentations and other education-related activities. Completes required documentation in the electronic database and operates the internet, email, electronic calendar, Medicare.gov Plan Finder, and other systems as determined. Proficient with the operation of the Internet, email, and Medicare.gov Plan Finder. Adheres to EAAA policies and carries out duties as prescribed. 

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

Experience and Skill Requirements:  The following requirements and skills are considered essential:

Experience with the Internet and email required. Experience with word processing, and database computer software programs preferred. Experience doing telephone work preferred. Experience in public speaking preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance, along with reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this assignment, the volunteer is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time and talk and hear well, including over the telephone.  The volunteer is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate a standard computer keyboard, use of a computer, mouse, fax machine, printer, and copier.  Specific vision abilities required by the assignment include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

The volunteer must have the ability to access rural locations of the community with reliable transportation in all types of weather conditions.