Opportunities From: VolunteerME Heart of Maine

If you're a high school or college student looking to make a difference in your community, check out our mentoring programs! We offer School-Based Mentoring Programs at elementary schools all across mid-Maine.

High School/college mentors are matched with an elementary school child for one hour a week of playing games, doing art, or playing sports. It's that simple- friendship and time is what matters.

If you have one hour a week during the school year to offer a child your friendship, your time, and your commitment to be present each week, you can make a difference in a child's life. Join us--be a Big!

Currently recruiting student mentors for programs at:

Boys & Girls Club, Bangor

Leroy Smith Elementary, Winterport 

In just 2 hours a week, YOU can defend the potential that exists in all youth!

Make a lifelong difference in a child's life: become a Big!

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for adult volunteers (Bigs) to spend one-on-one time with a child (Little) in the greater Bangor area and throughout Penobscot, Waldo, and Somerset counties.

Bigs commit to spending 2-5 hours a week with their Little for one year. Bigs and Littles set their own schedule and choose free or low-cost activities they both enjoy. 

Do you have the desire to see ALL youth realize their potential in life? Click through to learn more! **We are in dire need of male Bigs-- 11 male Littles are currently waiting for their best-match Bigs in Penobscot county alone.**

Volunteer Bigs are interviewed and trained, must pass background checks., and must have a valid drivers' license and independent transportation.

Happy Spring!! 

We're still in full field trip season and are also gearing up for a summer of camps and fun!! During this busy transitional time it can be difficult to make time for spring cleaning and getting ready to start a fresh camp season!

We'd love some help getting the center fresh and ready for summer! Opportunities would include:

-Working in the garden

-Deep cleaning our space and mission control simulators

-Implementing organizational strategies for our classroom and office spaces

Hancock County Habitat for Humanity provides safe affordable housing to families in need throughout Hancock County, building strong communities and adding stability where needed.

We are seeking a individual willing to offer 3-5 hours per week updating and maintain our social media platforms; posting updates, building followership, and spreading the word of our mission. The ideal person has a strong knowledge of social media platforms and love to share the wonderful story that come from our work. A strong belief in Habitat for Humanities mission is essential to creating the positive, uplifting social medial image for the organization.

Help set up concession counter, restock candy and drink cooler, make popcorn, sell tickets and concessions prior to the movie.  Help clean up after the movie.  You get to see the movie for free.  And get a free popcorn and water.

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

In order to be considered for a STEMx tutor position you must meet one of the below eligibility scenarios: 

All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to middle school students in low-income communities. These students are currently under-performing in math(Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I). In order to prepare them for the rigor of high school mathematics, STEMx Tutors will provide them access to quality education that will help them break the cycle of income barriers, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Assists with the management of equipment, supplies and materials utilized during a disaster event. May be assigned to the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or to a geographically separated storage/warehouse facility.

An Emergency Management Office Volunteer works part time at the County Emergency Management Agency performing various administrative tasks. 

Our primary need is for outgoing and motivated people who can assist with our Public Outreach and Education Program.

The Office Volunteers may work when it is convenient for them and however many hours they wish. We will provide workspace, access to a computer and free coffee!

The BARN frequently holds special events like dances, holiday parties, fundraisers, and community outreach activities which require extra hands for set up, break down, and help throughout the duration of the event. This is a great way to get involved with the BARN even if you cannot make a long-term or regular commitment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Be flexible and willing to fill in where needed. If you have any special skills, let the event coordinator know ahead of time. Most events will require help setting up, cleaning up, and maintaining the space during the event.

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Please feel free to e-mail us directly for more information or simply come to one of our monthly volunteer orientations! We hold Volunteer Orientation the last Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00pm.

This is a monthly orientation held for people that are seeking a volunteer position at BARN. It is open to everybody. We have positions ranging from front desk volunteers, special event volunteers, and varying committee positions. Come to the orientation to learn more about how to get involved at BARN!

At the orientation we will:
- Discuss different volunteer positions
- Go over expectations
- Review the BARN’s Policy Manual
- Discuss different scenarios volunteers may run into
- Review training opportunities
- Fill out applications

After the orientation, we will discuss next steps for those who are interested in moving forward with a volunteer position!

Responsibilities will vary by committee and the projects it is working on. Some BARN committees include marketing, the Bangor Area Recovery Community Coalition, and the operations committee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Regular attendance at committee meetings and tasks as assigned or agreed upon by committee members. A good fit would have effective communication skills and the abilities to collaborate and work independently.

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Please feel free to e-mail us directly for more information or simply come to one of our monthly volunteer orientations! We hold Volunteer Orientation the last Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00pm.

This is a monthly orientation held for people that are seeking a volunteer position at BARN. It is open to everybody. We have positions ranging from front desk volunteers, special event volunteers, and varying committee positions. Come to the orientation to learn more about how to get involved at BARN!

At the orientation we will:
- Discuss different volunteer positions
- Go over expectations
- Review the BARN’s Policy Manual
- Discuss different scenarios volunteers may run into
- Review training opportunities
- Fill out applications

After the orientation, we will discuss next steps for those who are interested in moving forward with a volunteer position!

Front desk volunteers keep the BARN running smoothly by keeping it clean, responding to patrons’ needs, and upholding the mission of the BARN. Front desk volunteers also provide peer support to anyone who enters the BARN in need, whether they are a long-time patron or visiting for the first time.

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Please feel free to e-mail us directly for more information or simply come to one of our monthly volunteer orientations! We hold Volunteer Orientation the last Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00pm.

This is a monthly orientation held for people that are seeking a volunteer position at BARN. It is open to everybody. We have positions ranging from front desk volunteers, special event volunteers, and varying committee positions. Come to the orientation to learn more about how to get involved at BARN!

At the orientation we will:
- Discuss different volunteer positions
- Go over expectations
- Review the BARN’s Policy Manual
- Discuss different scenarios volunteers may run into
- Review training opportunities
- Fill out applications

After the orientation, we will discuss next steps for those who are interested in moving forward with a volunteer position!

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.

We are looking for a volunteer to serve food to Seniors having lunch in our dining room here at the Senior Center.  Meals are cooked and plated in the kitchen and the server would be required to bring the plated meals to the diners seated in the dinning room.  Servers would also be responsible for clearing the tables at the end of the meal and bringing the dirty plates back to the kitchen.  Serves would not be required to clean the dishes.

The Penquis Foster Grandparent Program is for volunteers, aged 55 and over, who volunteer a minimum of 15 hours with children at sites such as schools and Pre- School enviroments. The Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for seniors to get involved in their community by sharing their time with children who benefit from additional nurturing support. Benefits include a stipend, paid holidays, earned time, and assistance with transportation.

Penquis Transportation Services is always in search of volunteer drivers to help meet the needs of our community.  Whether you dedicate 10 hours a week, or 40, every bit helps.  To apply, please contact Jess Butler at jbutler@penquis.org or 207-974-2404.

Help Fight Food Insecurity

We currently are seeking volunteers to help fight food insecurity throughout Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties. Local volunteer support is needed at community food pantries to assure access to nutritious food for families in need. Volunteers will help stock shelves, pack/unpack food boxes, and greet food pantry guests.

Time requirement is generally once a week when the food pantry is open and the number of hours worked would be determined by the volunteer and pantry.

Volunteers are also needed for the Commodity Food Supplemental Program to pack and deliver boxes once a month.

The cashier position is a very important part of museum operations.  In addition to being the first point of contact for our visitors, the cashier also handles gift and ticket sales, cash register procedures, monitoring of visitors, money, answering visitor questions, and help with many different types of office projects including answering the telephone when needed.

Volunteers are scheduled for a four hour schedule (9:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm weekdays only).  No weekends involved.   

The Boys & Girls Club of Bangor provides young people with a safe and supportive place to learn and grow during after-school time.  Children build ongoing relationships with caring adults and friends, have access to opportunities to build new skills and achieve personal success, and participate in life-changing programs that help them advance in three outcome areas: 

Mentors are needed to teach youth skills, provide support, and offer homework help. YOU can help foster a youth's sense of belonging, responsibility, value and importance.  

The volunteers who donate their time to the MDI Hospital Organization play an important role in the experience of our patients and families. They work alongside healthcare professionals, help in non-clinical areas, and support the Hospital’s mission to care for not just the patient, but our entire community.

Volunteers are needed at our Health Centers to assist with clerical tasks and errands, file, and remind patients of upcoming appointments. Pleasant telephone voice a plus!

Hosts are needed to greet and provide support to patients, visitors, and guests at the hospital entrance. The host will assist the emergency department staff with clerical tasks and errands, and serve as a general liaison between patients, their families, and hospital staff.

Do you have time to spend with a patient? Mount Desert Island Hospital and Birch Bay Village need volunteers on an on-call basis to read to patients, do puzzles, watch TV, play card games, or just visit and spend quality time. Help brighten a patient’s day!

The MDI Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new members and leaders to help coordinate and work on fundraising events and activities that benefit the MDI Hospital Organization.

Due to term limits, we are looking for a few new Board Members to include an Attorney or Accountant with an interest in non-profit organizations.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established yet expanding agency. The Board meets every other month.

Please contact:  Catherine Thibedeau, Executive Director, at (207) 866-3769, Ext. 103; or by email at  cthibedeau@iamsupports.org  

Volunteer opportunity! Make a lasting positive impact in a family’s life.

DCP has started a weekly play group for families with children age 0-3 years. This group provides an opportunity for the adults in the family to connect with other adults and build a support system, while their children play together. 

Some of the families need rides to and from the Ellsworth Early Care and Education Center on Avery Lane. We are looking for a volunteer to provide those rides on Friday mornings.

The Downeast Gleaning Initiative is a farm-based food collection and distribution project that has collected and redistributed 228,000 pounds of surplus produce to local food security organizations since 2013. Gleaning is an important food rescue activity that extends relationships between farmers and food security organizations, bringing fresh local produce choices to more community members.

You can support the Gleaning Initiative in the following ways:

- Help us harvest produce at local farms
- Deliver produce to food pantries
- Pick up produce at farms and farmers markets
- Grow and donate food!

Gleaning is an excellent way to get outside, connect with your local farmers, learn about our food system, and give back to your community. We welcome people of all experience levels and can accommodate individuals, families, school groups, employee volunteer days, summer camps, etc. 

Read our 2018 Gleaning Report, and click here to subscribe to gleaning email list.

For Hancock County gleaning opportunities, please contact Rachel Emus by calling 667-7171 or by email at rachel@healthyacadia.org.

For Washing County gleaning opportunities, please contact Regina Grabrovac by calling 667-7171 or by email at regina@healthyacadia.org.

We need walls going upstairs in our fire exit areas to be scraped of peeling paint and repainted.

Special Program Facilitators: Do you have free time to volunteer on the weekends? If so we would love your help running our afternoon science and art activities! These volunteers get to lead programs with support from MDM staff. Most of the volunteer opportunities in this position are on the weekends, with occasional opportunities to assist with after hours programs such as My Day to Play, overnights, Parents Night Out, and more.

Program Teachers: Volunteers with a skill or special interest that could be offered as a program. Examples that have been done before include: after school Spanish club, woodworking workshop, Japanese traditions activity, yoga for kids, Norwegian traditions activity, and medieval times presentations.

Birthday Party Helpers: We can get pretty busy on the weekends with our birthday parties! Birthday helpers work directly with the weekend manager to help parties run smoothly. Duties include greeting birthday party guests, carrying presents to the party room, helping clean up and set up in between parties, and assisting when birthday parties have add-on art activities. Birthday party volunteers get to party all day long!

Museum Clean Up: The museum needs cleaning and tidying during the day while our friends are discovering and playing. We always need help making sure the museum looks great and feels inviting for all of our guests.

Volunteer Need for Saturdays from July 6 through September 28, 12:45-4:00pm. Description: Represent the Museum when greeting the general public and other volunteers. Communicate the museum narratives to visitors; promote museum’s mission and goals. No telephone industry experience required but welcome; narratives can be taught. Responsibilities: Assist supervisor with opening the museum by unlocking doors, turning on all exhibit lights and displays. Prepare Museum by inspecting the general appearance, fixing or reporting any exhibit display issues, and spot-cleaning the facility as needed. Welcome visiting public. Handle gift shop sales. Answer phone, answer questions, provide directions to the museum. Provide an overview of the museum to visitors. Provide basic knowledge of museum’s history. Provide basic knowledge of Maine, its history, features, and points of interest. Close the museum by turning off all lights, displays, and locking doors. Notify supervisor of any issues. Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with an iPad and Square Reader helpful but easily learned.

Our goal is to ensure that Maine's youngest children are read aloud to regularly. Research shows that being read to regularly by a caring adult in the first five years of life is critically important to a child's success in school and in lifelong learning. By offering a small amount of your time (once a week for a half hour to one hour), you can help children in your community develop a love of reading that can last them a lifetime! Join UMaine Center on Aging RSVP's Let's Read, Let's Grow! program today!

The University of Maine Center on Aging Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) succesfully manages the free evidence-based exercise program called Bone Builders. This program is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis by increasing bone density through strength and flexibility training, balance exercises, and fall prevention education. 

RSVP is currently searching for eager volunteers to support our mission for older adults becoming stronger through Bone Builders, while maintaining the safest environment possible. Volunteers, otherwise known as Lay Leaders, lead year-long classes that are held twice a week, and last an hour and a half in duration. Each Lay Leader would be expected to commit 4 hours a week (2 hours each class). All lay leaders are trained by a certified fitness professional before leading classes and must be able to meet the requirements outlined in our medical clearance form.

We would be pleased to hear about your interest in volunteering in the Greater Bangor Area, specifically at our Old Town-Orono, Hampden, and Bangor locations. 

The Telephone Museum is seeking volunteers to expand it's Board of Directors. Individuals living in Ellsworth, Hancock County and/or the State of Maine are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who believe in strengthening community bonds through cultural organizations and preserving the history of technology will most appreciate this opportunity. The museum board meets formally four times per year, and informally through teleconferencing or other electronic means. Experience managing or directing a non-profit institution is a plus. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company. He/she is hired by the Board of Directors and serves at their pleasure. He/she attends all board meetings but has no vote. This position does have a stipend of $10,000 per year.

Executive Director is expected to

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Assist in maintaining the Thomas A. Hill House and its grounds. A caretaker will work with the Curator and the Building and Grounds Committee to make the property presentable to visitors.

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Using a BHS provided script, Tour Guides lead groups throughout the city learning about places, people and events that shaped the Queen City. Costumes (we provide those too) are encouraged.

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Our Education Assistants help develop educational materials and activities based on objects from the Bangor Historical Society’s collection to enrich the social studies curriculums of local students.  

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Overview: Do you enjoy working with multi-generational groups of people in a variety of environments?  The BHS hosts a number of lectures, receptions and other events throughout the year. The Special Events Assistant works with BHS Staff to plan, organize and implement these community events.

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Assist the curator in managing the BHS collection, including artifacts, paintings, and the Hill House itself, primarily through organization of the collection and digitization of new BHS acquisitions.

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Have you ever wanted to know more about Bangor history? Learn more about the storied past of the Queen City and help others do the same! Museum Guides at the Hill House are the most visible members of our staff, giving tours to visitors and staffing events like our membership receptions.

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Assist in organizing and maintaining the Hill House museum for the general public. A caretaker will work together with the Executive Director and Curator to make the house presentable to visitors as well as help set up for BHS sponsored events. 

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Overview: Ever want to know more about the Bangor area?  Join the Bangor Historical Society’s research team to dig deep into the Queen City’s past.  Our Research Assistants help answer questions from the public, research objects in our collection, and investigate potential donations to the BHS. 

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Piscataquis Regional Food Center’s (PRFC) was established in 2017 to eliminate hunger in Piscataquis County, Maine, by connecting individuals with the services and knowledge they need to thrive. PRFC also supports regional agriculture by providing farms with facilities and infrastructure to help them expand their markets. During the year of service at PRFC, the AmeriCorps VISTA member will engage in a variety of tasks that span three primary areas: free summer meals, FarmShare for HomeBound Seniors, and developing the organizational and volunteer capacity of local hunger relief agencies. The service includes developing new content for a year-long monthly community hunger awareness ad campaign; conducting community outreach about regional hunger-relief programs through PRFC’s website and Facebook page; assisting with volunteer recruitment and training; conducting SNAP training to increase program enrollment; organizing and promoting educational events held by PRFC and its community partners; creating at least one instructional guide for a PRFC program that can be shared with other communities in Maine that seek to provide a similar offering; and promoting the 2019 FarmShare for HomeBound Seniors service, recruiting FSHS volunteers, and enrolling eligible community members. For full job description go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=79841&fromSearch=true

We will train you to conduct a full tour or become well-versed in one or more aspects of the tour. Start with inventors and early history; learn to operate and demonstrate manual switchboards, introduce visitors to early dial systems; help interpret more complex switching systems – and gather passengers for a (virtual) boat trip to see the (actual) Island Telephone Company’s central office. NO TELEPHONE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Of course, it’s an asset, but we’re sure you will find a place at the museum where you can bring – and share - your own experiences and enthusiasm. Contact: Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com

Learn more about the materials in our archives by helping to sort, organize, catalog and preserve documents as varied as photographs, business records, news clippings, and large-format schematics. Experience with Past Perfect software is a plus! The Telephone Museum, Main number: 207-667-9491; Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org

Our term for heavy metal objects! Help identify, sort, clean, store and record in our Finding Aid, objects – large and small. We are constantly moving equipment to add new exhibits or rearrange storage spaces.   The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491, Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org

Gardening, lawn-mowing, minor building repairs, cleaning, painting – and bigger projects – are all part of keeping up appearances and a roof over our exhibits. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491, Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org

Help design, promote and schedule a project to present at the Visitor Center or to take on the road to area schools. “Build A Carbon Transmitter” was presented to home school groups in past years.   The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491 or contact Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com

Assist with organizing, publicizing and operating special events. Collaborations with other groups or organizations is encouraged – the possibilities are endless! Experience in publicity and public relations is important to getting the word out about the museum, its mission, its events and its needs – we need YOU!   

Contact: Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Role: Costume Designer/Costume Mistress - Bangor Ballet

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

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

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

Looking for Volunteer Drivers, qualifications are as follows:

Must be 25 years old or older

Valid clean Maine Drivers license for 3 years

Pass a criminal history background check

Reliable, clean vehicle

Professional demeanor

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Be able to follow directions & fill out proper paperwork

Reliable and Punctual

Live in Washington or Hancock County

Benefits include:

Flexible Hours

Reimbursement of up to .44 cents a mile

Receive AAA plus at no cost to you

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! 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Restorative Justice Project connects volunteer mentors with residents of the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center (MCRRC). The MCRRC, located in Belfast, Maine, is an innovative residential program serving Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, and Washington Counties. This facility houses up to 32 adult males classified as minimum or community security who are nearing the completion of their period of incarceration, generally 6-18 months, and who have been assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivating. The overarching goal of the MCRRC is to provide maximum support for an inmates’ successful reentry back into their home community.   Job Description  Volunteer Mentors of  Re-entry Residents Major Role:          To provide companionship and encouragement to residents to help them (1) identify and reduce risk factors for re-incarceration and (2) engage in prosocial activities that foster successful re-integration into community life.    The Mentor’s Responsibility to Mentee: Every volunteer mentor is expected to: Meet with the mentee regularly at least once a week for an hour. Commit to maintaining the mentoring relationship for 6-12 months. Respect mentee’s time, opinions, feelings and choices. Contact mentee in a timely manner if schedule changes need to be made. Engage in open, honest dialogue that balances active, respectful listening with information about alternative perspectives and choices. Provide connections to healthy prosocial community activities, people and resources. Maintain interpersonal boundaries that maintains clarity about your role as a mentor and ensures safety for all parties involved. Uphold and practice the philosophy and principles of restorative justice, including the beliefs and practices described as Grounding Philosophy of RJP as described in the Mentor Resource Guide. The Mentor’s Responsibility to RJP staff & team: Every volunteer mentor is expected to: Work as part of a team with fellow mentors, RJP’s staff, the mentee’s family, the director, and when necessary the mentee’s corrections officer, counselors and community agencies/organizations to help the mentee become accountable and understand the impact of their behavior on the community. Complete reports about contacts with the mentee and submit to RJP program staff: weekly for juveniles, monthly for adults. (These should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.) Check in with RJP staff when pressing concerns arise about the mentee’s mental, emotional or physical health. Annually attend at least 3 RJP workshops/trainings, including monthly mentor sessions and special events for on-going professional development.  Discuss openly with RJP staff any feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, and uncertainty in working with mentee.   Qualifications:   All volunteers must: Be at least 21 years of age. Submit an application, 3 references, a copy of a photo ID and an auto insurance card. Attend a mentor training. Pass a criminal background check. Be mature, reliable, trustworthy, and emotionally stable. Not abuse drugs or alcohol.  Be caring and compassionate. Have sufficient free time available to meet program requirements. Complete a successful interview for mentoring.   Other qualities and skills of effective mentors include:   Relationship-building Skills Effective communication skills, with some background education or training in current recommended best practices, eg.,  NVC, Motivational Interviewing. Capacity for empathy, compassion, optimism, humor and self-reflection. Clearly demonstrated pro-social skills, including comfort and experience with active participation in community life. Ability to listen and build rapport in appropriate ways. Is able to model the willingness to have difficult conversations.   Understanding of the Mentor Role Ability to see the mentee as a separate person with different needs and goals and be comfortable with those differences. Ability to set reasonable standards of performance and build realistic expectations. Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the mentee. Capacity to distinguish between the role of a mentor and that of a professional counselor, a social worker, and/or a financier.    Possession of life-experience, knowledge and desire for learning Is familiar with or interested in gaining further fluency in restorative justice practice and in mentoring. Has had genuine related-life experience, ie., with poverty, incarceration, substance abuse. Has basic understanding of substance abuse and mental health issues and/or willingness to receive ongoing training and RJP support and resources.

The Restorative Justice Project connects volunteer mentors with youth in our Community Resolution Conferencing Program. Community Resolution Conferencing is a forum used to address crime and wrong-doing by bringing together the person(s) harmed with the person(s) who caused the harm (usually a juvenile or adult aged 18-22)--as well as supporters, family, and community members--to talk about the incident and to come to an agreement for how the person(s) who caused the harm can take resonsibility for their actions. Each person who caused harm is matched with a volunteer mentor, who is also present at the conference.   Job Description:  Restorative Conferencing Volunteer Mentor Major Role: (1) Help your mentee complete his/her Repair Agreement by providing high support and high accountability. (2) Be a positive role model.   The Mentor’s Responsibility to the Mentee: Every volunteer mentor is expected to: Meet with mentee at least once a week for an hour for 2-3 months. Help your mentee keep track of Repair Agreement items and break them down into small, achievable steps. Help your mentee to set and work towards reasonable goals and to revise them when necessary. Foster the core values of the Community Resolution Conferencing program: Responsibility, Honesty, and Integrity.  Highlight your mentee’s “sparks”—the things that excite, motivate, and inspire them. Provide connections to resources that your mentee may need in order to complete his/her Repair Agreement. Maintain interpersonal boundaries that establish clarity about your role as a mentor and ensure safety for all parties involved. Uphold and practice the philosophy and principles of restorative justice, including the beliefs and practices described as Grounding Philosophy of RJP, found in the Mentor Resource Guide.   The Mentor’s Responsibility to RJP staff & team: Every volunteer mentor is expected to: Work as part of a team with fellow mentors, RJP staff, the mentee’s family, the director, and when necessary the mentee’s corrections officer, counselors and community agencies/organizations to help the mentee become accountable and understand the impact of their behavior on the community. Complete reports about contacts with the mentee and submit to RJP program staff weekly (these take about 10-15 minutes to complete). Check in with RJP staff when pressing concerns arise about the mentee’s mental, emotional or physical health. Annually attend at least 3 RJP workshops/trainings, including monthly mentor meetings and special events for on-going professional development.  Discuss openly with RJP staff any feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, and uncertainty in working with mentee.   Qualifications:   All volunteers must: Be at least 21 years of age. Submit an application, 3 references, a copy of a photo ID and an auto insurance card. Attend a mentor training Pass a criminal background check. Be mature, reliable, trustworthy, and emotionally stable. Not abuse drugs or alcohol.  Be caring and compassionate. Have sufficient free time available to meet program requirements.   Other qualities and skills of effective mentors may include:   Relationship-building Skills Capacity for empathy, compassion, optimism, humor and self-reflection. Clearly demonstrated pro-social skills, including comfort and experience with active participation in community life. Ability to listen and build rapport in appropriate ways. Ability to model the willingness to have difficult conversations. Effective communication skills, with some background education or training in current recommended best practices, e.g., NVC or Motivational Interviewing.   Understanding of the Mentor Role Ability to see the mentee as a separate person with different needs and goals and be comfortable with those differences. Ability to set reasonable standards of performance and build realistic expectations. Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the mentee. Capacity to distinguish between the role of a mentor and that of a professional counselor, a social worker, and/or a financier.    Possession of life-experience, knowledge and desire for learning Familiarity with or interest in gaining further fluency in restorative justice practice and in mentoring. Experience working with communities. Basic understanding of substance abuse and mental health issues and/or willingness to receive ongoing training and RJP support and resources.

Provide general administrative, clerical and operational support in a positive, welcoming environment.

Help put on programs and special events for the benefit of the CCLC. These are perfect opportunities to maximize your volunteer fun without being locked into a set schedule. Programs, Courses, and Events are held throughout the year, you can choose your event (s).

Local living railroad history nonprofit seeks organized, creative Special Events Coordinator for the management and coordination of all special events. Special Events include; food trains, school charters, autumn colors, Fair Trains and caboose charters/birthday trips. The Event Coordinator will actively seek new opportunities that will expand special train offerings as well as establish community networks to support such trains.    

This position provides administrative support to the Executive Director. This position is responsible for scheduling, timekeeping, filing, data collection, data entry and phone calling.

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

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.

Do you have an animal who is just waiting for their moment to shine and make people's lives a little brighter? All types of domestic animals may be eligible for the program- cats, bunnies, Guinea pigs, horses, and dogs, of course. Are you without an animal but still wanting to be involved in helping others? We are currently looking for volunteers throughout the State of Maine to join our Silent Sidekicks Pack.

We are looking for a dedicated, professional volunteer to take on the role of a Grant Writer. This job can be done remotely and would require about 10 hours/ month to accomplish tasks, depending on the grant application. We're looking for someone competent and enthusiastic to become a Grant Writing Volunteer to write grant proposals to community foundations, private foundations, corporations, and government programs.

 Volunteer Job Description – Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events Volunteer   Summary of Position: The Fundraising Events Volunteers will provide support in the planning and implementing of Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events and event activities with the goal of raising funds for Silent Sidekicks’ Animal-assisted therapy, Activities, and Educational Programs in Maine.   Qualifications: Willing to gain an understanding of Silent Sidekicks’ mission, vision and programs Access to phone and computer Enjoy planning and executing events Strong organizational abilities Ability to generate and implement Fundraising Events strategies Experience coordinating events is an asset, but not required Ability to delegate tasks to others Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; provides tact and sensitivity towards other volunteers Ability to manage multiple tasks, from small details to big picture Dedicated individual who is committed towards a great cause   Ability to build strong relationships with new people and organizations   Experience working in an home office environment        Responsible To: Executive Director   Primary Responsibilities: Attend monthly (virtual) volunteer meetings Brainstorm new fundraising opportunities; determine the success of past fundraising initiatives and update them accordingly Coordinate one annual fundraising event  Help with strategic planning of events Assist with the tasks associated with Special Events (i.e. selling tickets, dropping off and picking up materials, collecting silent auction items from businesses, recruiting volunteers, etc.)   Time Commitment:   Fixed Time: Fundraising Events meetings are held at a pre-determined time, convenient for all fundraising event volunteers, for 1-2 hours each month virtually from a home computer   Flexible Time: For Events related tasks, approximately three hours per month, varying according to personal preference, with an increase of hours as the event nears.   Length of Commitment: minimum 6 months  

 Volunteer Job Description – Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events Volunteer   Summary of Position: The Fundraising Events Volunteers will provide support in the planning and implementing of Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events and event activities with the goal of raising funds for Silent Sidekicks’ Animal-assisted therapy, Activities, and Educational Programs in Maine.   Qualifications: Willing to gain an understanding of Silent Sidekicks’ mission, vision and programs Access to phone and computer Enjoy planning and executing events Strong organizational abilities Ability to generate and implement Fundraising Events strategies Experience coordinating events is an asset, but not required Ability to delegate tasks to others Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; provides tact and sensitivity towards other volunteers Ability to manage multiple tasks, from small details to big picture Dedicated individual who is committed towards a great cause   Ability to build strong relationships with new people and organizations   Experience working in an home office environment        Responsible To: Executive Director   Primary Responsibilities: Attend monthly (virtual) volunteer meetings Brainstorm new fundraising opportunities; determine the success of past fundraising initiatives and update them accordingly Coordinate one annual fundraising event  Help with strategic planning of events Assist with the tasks associated with Special Events (i.e. selling tickets, dropping off and picking up materials, collecting silent auction items from businesses, recruiting volunteers, etc.)   Time Commitment:   Fixed Time: Fundraising Events meetings are held at a pre-determined time, convenient for all fundraising event volunteers, for 1-2 hours each month virtually from a home computer   Flexible Time: For Events related tasks, approximately three hours per month, varying according to personal preference, with an increase of hours as the event nears.   Length of Commitment: minimum 6 months  

 Volunteer Job Description – Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events Volunteer   Summary of Position: The Fundraising Events Volunteers will provide support in the planning and implementing of Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events and event activities with the goal of raising funds for Silent Sidekicks’ Animal-assisted therapy, Activities, and Educational Programs in Maine.   Qualifications: Willing to gain an understanding of Silent Sidekicks’ mission, vision and programs Access to phone and computer Enjoy planning and executing events Strong organizational abilities Ability to generate and implement Fundraising Events strategies Experience coordinating events is an asset, but not required Ability to delegate tasks to others Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; provides tact and sensitivity towards other volunteers Ability to manage multiple tasks, from small details to big picture Dedicated individual who is committed towards a great cause   Ability to build strong relationships with new people and organizations   Experience working in an home office environment        Responsible To: Executive Director   Primary Responsibilities: Attend monthly (virtual) volunteer meetings Brainstorm new fundraising opportunities; determine the success of past fundraising initiatives and update them accordingly Coordinate one annual fundraising event  Help with strategic planning of events Assist with the tasks associated with Special Events (i.e. selling tickets, dropping off and picking up materials, collecting silent auction items from businesses, recruiting volunteers, etc.)   Time Commitment:   Fixed Time: Fundraising Events meetings are held at a pre-determined time, convenient for all fundraising event volunteers, for 1-2 hours each month virtually from a home computer   Flexible Time: For Events related tasks, approximately three hours per month, varying according to personal preference, with an increase of hours as the event nears.   Length of Commitment: minimum 6 months  

 Volunteer Job Description – Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events Volunteer   Summary of Position: The Fundraising Events Volunteers will provide support in the planning and implementing of Silent Sidekicks Fundraising Events and event activities with the goal of raising funds for Silent Sidekicks’ Animal-assisted therapy, Activities, and Educational Programs in Maine.   Qualifications: Willing to gain an understanding of Silent Sidekicks’ mission, vision and programs Access to phone and computer Enjoy planning and executing events Strong organizational abilities Ability to generate and implement Fundraising Events strategies Experience coordinating events is an asset, but not required Ability to delegate tasks to others Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; provides tact and sensitivity towards other volunteers Ability to manage multiple tasks, from small details to big picture Dedicated individual who is committed towards a great cause   Ability to build strong relationships with new people and organizations   Experience working in an home office environment        Responsible To: Executive Director   Primary Responsibilities: Attend monthly (virtual) volunteer meetings Brainstorm new fundraising opportunities; determine the success of past fundraising initiatives and update them accordingly Coordinate one annual fundraising event  Help with strategic planning of events Assist with the tasks associated with Special Events (i.e. selling tickets, dropping off and picking up materials, collecting silent auction items from businesses, recruiting volunteers, etc.)   Time Commitment:   Fixed Time: Fundraising Events meetings are held at a pre-determined time, convenient for all fundraising event volunteers, for 1-2 hours each month virtually from a home computer   Flexible Time: For Events related tasks, approximately three hours per month, varying according to personal preference, with an increase of hours as the event nears.   Length of Commitment: minimum 6 months  

Silent Sidekicks is looking for a dedicated, professional volunteer to take on the role of Media Relations. This position can be done remotely from the volunteer's home. Position includes: writing & distributing media/press releases and advisories, inviting media to events, managing local media interviews and tracking results. Time Commitment: 2 Hours per week

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.

Sweetser is looking for a customer service minded person to greet people in our Belfast office on Mondays and Wednesdays. for about 4 hours each day,  so we could leave the door unlocked, greet visitors, accept deliveries,  collect the mail, help staff with the photocopier/fax/printer machine.  The latter would be the most demanding piece of the work. For someone who is satisfied with very little activity.   Fine for person to read, knit, listen to music, etc. The person would have to be able to exercise confidentiality