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Meals on Wheels helps serve ready-made meals to aging individuals within our community who are homebound.

Kennebec County (Hallowell area) is in need of a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver who is willing to deliver meals to these individuals. Drivers must drive their own vehicle, pass a background check, and provide updated copies of their license, insurance, and registration. Drivers will be compensated per mile according to the current Spectrum Generations rate. 

Meals on Wheels pickup and delivery will take place at the Spectrum Generations Hallowell location on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Please reserve the morning for this activity, where the time will vary based on route driven. 

If you are interested in helping feed our aging community members, please reach out to us as we would love to hear from you!

Meals on Wheels helps serve ready-made meals to aging individuals within our community who are homebound.

Kennebec County (Waterville area) is in need of a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver who is willing to deliver meals to these individuals. Drivers must drive their own vehicle, pass a background check, and provide updated copies of their license, insurance, and registration. Drivers will be compensated per mile according to the current Spectrum Generations rate. 

Meals on Wheels pickup and delivery will take place at the Spectrum Generations Waterville location on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Please reserve the morning for this activity, where the time will vary based on route driven. 

If you are interested in helping feed our aging community members, please reach out to us as we would love to hear from you!

Meals on Wheels helps serve ready-made meals to aging individuals within our community who are homebound.

Somerset County is in need of a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver who is willing to deliver meals to these individuals. Drivers must drive their own vehicle, pass a background check, and provide updated copies of their license, insurance, and registration. Drivers will be compensated per mile according to the current Spectrum Generations rate. 

Meals on Wheels pickup and delivery will take place at the Spectrum Generations Skowhegan location on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Please reserve the morning for this activity, where the time will vary based on route driven. 

If you are interested in helping feed our aging community members, please reach out to us as we would love to hear from you!

Meals on Wheels helps serve ready-made meals to aging individuals within our community who are homebound.

Waldo County is in need of a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver who is willing to deliver meals to these individuals. Drivers will must drive their own vehicle, pass a background check, and provide updated copies of their license, insurance, and registration. Drivers will be compensated per mile according to the current Spectrum Generations rate. 

Meals on Wheels pickup and delivery will take place at the Spectrum Generations Belfast location on Tuesday mornings. Please reserve the morning for this activity, where the time will vary based on route driven. 

If you are interested in helping feed our aging community members, please reach out to us as we would love to hear from you!

Spectrum Generations in Hallowell is in need of Meals on Wheels Packers. This role is perfect for both individuals and groups. Meals on Wheels packing typically occurs 4 days each week: Tuesday through Friday, with varying times.

There are two Packer roles being in the morning as a Milk Packer, or in the afternoon as a Frozen Meal Packer. Both roles will work amongst other volunteers on an assembly line to pack Meals on Wheels for local consumers. 

We welcome families, individuals, and businesses to volunteer towards our mission. If you feel like you are able to stand for about 1-2 hours and would like to help feed our community, we want you! 

Please note that a background check may be required for individuals looking to volunteer long-term. 

Spectrum Generations in Waterville is in need of Meals on Wheels Packers. This role is perfect for both individuals and groups. Meals on Wheels packing typically occurs 4 days each week: Monday through Thursday, with varying times.

There are two Packer roles being in the morning as a Milk Packer, or in the afternoon as a Frozen Meal Packer. Both roles will work amongst other volunteers on an assembly line to pack Meals on Wheels for local consumers. 

We welcome families, individuals, and businesses to volunteer towards our mission. If you feel like you are able to stand for about 1-2 hours and would like to help feed our community, we want you! 

Please note that a background check may be required for individuals looking to volunteer long-term. 

Spectrum Generations is in need of a Van Driver to deliver Meals on Wheels coolers to one of our other locations. Volunteer must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have a good driving record. You will be driving the Spectrum Generations van to one of our outlying centers. This opportunity could be 1-3 days per week depending on availability. Please allow between 8am-12pm noon for this task. The completion time will vary depending on the location delivered to, with usual length of time being 1-3 hours round trip. 

Van Drivers will leave from Hallowell to either Brunswick or Damariscotta. Usual days of the week are Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Spectrum Generations is in need of a Van Driver to deliver Meals on Wheels coolers to one of our other locations. Volunteer must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have a good driving record. You will be driving the Spectrum Generations van to one of our outlying centers. This opportunity could be 1-3 days per week depending on availability. Please allow between 8am-12pm noon for this task. The completion time will vary depending on the location delivered to, with usual length of time being 1-3 hours round trip. 

Van Drivers will leave from Waterville to either Belfast or Skowhegan. Usual days of the week are Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our hospice team as a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of patients and families during their most critical moments.

Penobscot, Waldo & Somerset Counties

We provide free training to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared for your role. Our program covers essential hospice principles, communication skills, and how to offer compassionate care.

Join us in bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to those in need. Sign up today for our free training and become a part of something truly special.

The kitchen is a critical facet of the emergency shelter and the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, and is used almost constantly. Enjoy fast-paced work centered around food? Join us as a Kitchen Volunteer at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services and play a crucial role in contributing to our work. The opportunities as a Kitchen Volunteer are diverse and constant, and your skills will make a difference. Meet new people and contribute to our community in a meaningful way. Flexible hours available. Join us in making a lasting impact today!

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Are you passionate about organizing and the small details? Join us as a Organizing Volunteer at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services and play a crucial role in providing our guests with critically needed items. It could be straightening up a supply closet, sorting recently received donations, or folding clothing; your skills will make a difference. Meet new people and contribute to our community in a meaningful way. Flexible hours available. Join us in making a lasting impact today!

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Are you passionate about keeping things running smoothly? Join us as a Maintenance Volunteer at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services and play a crucial role in maintaining our facilities and grounds. Whether it's fixing equipment, beautifying our outdoor spaces, or lending a hand where needed, your skills will make a difference. Meet new people and contribute to our community in a meaningful way. Flexible hours available. Join us in making a lasting impact today!

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Volunteer Fundraisers Needed: Make a Difference with Trident Medical

Are you skilled at fundraising or simply passionate about helping others? Trident Medical is seeking dedicated volunteers to help raise money in support of our hospice program, which serves patients and families in Penobscot, Waldo, and Somerset counties.

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

Why Volunteer?

How You Can Help:

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

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

Join us in making a difference for hospice patients and their families through the power of creativity and compassion. Bring your crafting talents and supplies to help create welcome and comfort kits that bring warmth and solace to those in need. FIRST Monday of every month.

Whether you love making candles, blankets, baskets, or paintings, your handmade contributions can offer a special touch that shows families they are cared for during challenging times. This is your opportunity to give back while sharing your passion for crafting.

What to Bring:

Together, we’ll make a heartfelt impact. No matter your skill level, your time and effort will brighten someone’s day. Let’s craft for comfort and connection!

The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a group of dedicated volunteers who visit residents in long-term care facilities across the state of Maine. Volunteer Ombudsman are advocates who provide a voice for consumers while working collaboratively with long-term care facilities.

We provide the training and supervision needed to enable volunteers to help residents know and understand their rights.

The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a group of dedicated volunteers who visit residents in long-term care facilities across the state of Maine. Volunteer Ombudsman are advocates who provide a voice for consumers while working collaboratively with long-term care facilities.

We provide the training and supervision needed to enable volunteers to help residents know and understand their rights.

The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a group of dedicated volunteers who visit residents in long-term care facilities across the state of Maine. Volunteer Ombudsman are advocates who provide a voice for consumers while working collaboratively with long-term care facilities.

We provide the training and supervision needed to enable volunteers to help residents know and understand their rights.

The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a group of dedicated volunteers who visit residents in long-term care facilities across the state of Maine. Volunteer Ombudsman are advocates who provide a voice for consumers while working collaboratively with long-term care facilities.

We provide the training and supervision needed to enable volunteers to help residents know and understand their rights.

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. 

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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.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is always looking for extra hands! We are open Tuesday- Saturday from 9am-5pm. Volunteers help with cleaning, organizing, sorting donations and moving furniture.  Proceeds from the ReStore help support families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable home ownership. 

You can make a huge difference in the lives of people living outside on the streets of Bangor and give people warm clothes.

We urgently need volunteers to organize donated clothing then give out clothing. We only give clothing to people inside our shelter.

We receive many generous donations of clothing and items. Volunteers un-bag the clothing, sort it, and hang it up.

We welcome volunteers who need community service hours for either school or court.

Click here to fill out our volunteer application: Volunteer Application

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.

We're looking for a volunteer team member who has and enjoys making connections to help raise awareness and support for adult literacy in the Bangor area. With a Resource Development Plan to guide us, this committee is looking to grow the number of donors to support this privately funded mission.  We want to expand our established appeal program, endowment, a signature fundraiser, and grant writing program.  Additionally, we are looking to further develop our major and planned giving programs. 

While experience with these types of campaigns is helpful, we are most interested in working with team members who are energetic, positive, connected, and passionate about elevating adults and families out of poverty in our region through literacy (basic education) and mentorship.

To learn more, contact MaryTaylor@LVBangor.org.

Every day, Literacy Volunteers hears from adults who want to be able to read, write, and/or speak and understand English better. Their requests are urgent. In many ways, their lives depend on it since better literacy affords a higher standard of living, access to better information to make decisions, and a sense of belonging--all things we value.

Volunteer tutors are needed to help adult students develop these skills. The volunteers feel great knowing that they are helping another on such a fundamental level.

If you enjoy teaching, coaching, or mentoring and are patient, empathetic, and flexible, we want you to join our team. Volunteer tutors receive advance training and then are carefully assigned an adult to help them either improve their reading, writing, and spelling and/or English speaking skills. We support tutor-student pairs with available materials, mentors, and activities.

Starting in January 2025, new Tutor Certification will be available entirely online. So an interested tutor can get the training whenever it works for them.

To learn more, go to: LVBangor.org/volunteer.

Role Description Purpose:  To support the county Extension office and county Extension staff in implementing the University of Maine Cooperative Extension plan of work in a way that addresses the needs and interests of county residents and aligns with Extension’s mission to help Maine people improve their lives through an educational process that uses research-based knowledge focused on issues and needs.

Time Commitment:  Approximately 6 Executive Committee meetings per year, typically held the fourth Wednesday of the month, bi-monthly at 6:00pm. In-person and/or Zoom meetings.

New members are elected annually for a fixed year term unless specified otherwise.

Responsibilities: Promote the educational programs of UMaine Cooperative Extension by:

Becoming familiar with the staff and programs of the County Extension office and help promote the educational programs offered. 

Attending scheduled Executive Committee meetings and participating on standing and ad-hoc committees. Signing and completing all mandatory agreements and training. Helping to prioritize staffing needs by making recommendations to Extension administration and serving on search committees as requested. Overseeing the preparation of the County Extension office budget.

Qualifications: Commitment to helping people help themselves through an educational process. Ability to work as a team member. Interest in UMaine Cooperative Extension educational programs.

Benefits:  Becoming aware of the broad range of educational programs, publications and courses available to meet the public’s need through University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Serving as a team member, building upon and learning new leadership skills. Networking with committee members and the community. Giving back to your community and making a difference.

The Maine Forest and Logging Museum is looking for volunteers to help with various groundskeeping opportunities.  The grounds need to be raked and have brush cleared around buildings and walkways.  Our hiking trails need some post-winter attention, including brush-clearing, possible blow-down removal, and reblazing.  We're also looking for green thumbs for our gardens.  We have flower beds and pots that need attention.  We are also looking for someone to plant and maintain our vegetable garden.

Tuesdays are volunteer workdays, but arrangements can be made to work on other days.  We can provide some tools, but please bring gloves and any food and drink desired.

 Please contact the Museum at 207-974-6278, info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org, or www.facebook.com/maineforestandloggingmuseum

We seek volunteers to join our Tuesday Crew!  This group of volunteers does the "lion's share" of the repairs and maintenance of the beautiful grounds and collections that make up the Maine Forest and Logging Museum.  Volunteers gather Tuesday mornings at or just before 9am, and after a conference to plan the workday, they commence tasks including mowing, plowing, tree removal, machinery maintenance and repair, and building construction, maintenance and repair.  They work year-round as the weather permits.  They break for lunch and story-telling around 11:30, and resume work after an hour.  The workday usually ends around 2 or 3pm.  The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.  No special skills are required....just a willingness to do good work.  If you are interested, please contact the office at 207-974-6278, info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org, or just show up on Tuesday!

The Maine Forest and Logging Museum needs volunteers to staff our events.  Our regular events are in May, June, July, and October.  We need volunteers to sell admission in the gate house, shuttle guests in the golf cart, direct traffic, staff the giftshop, and help with food prep, serving and cleanup.  We also need volunteers to learn to use and then demonstrate our antique tools and machines.  To get a feel for what our events are like, check out our event videos:

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If you're interested in volunteering for our events, please contact us at info@maineforestandloggingmuseum.org or 207-974-6278

Are you a woodworker or a blacksmith or do you have some other colonial era skill that you can demonstrate.  We're looking for a few people to demonstrate the skills that Mainer's used long ago as the land was settled.  Our volunteers showcase the history while demonstrating the techniques.  If you are interested in sharing your talents and making our events more special, please contact us to get started.

Love to cook and love the outdoors?  Why not combine them into one glorious experience?  The Maine Forest and Logging Museum needs volunteers to make the beans.  It's a multi-day affair and involves heavy lifting.  The first day has volunteers preparing the ingredients and getting the fires going.  The beans go into the ground at the end of that day, which takes 2 strong people and a metal pole.  The next day, the beans come out and are served to hungry guests.  The specifics of the bean-making job are:

If doing this job during Living History Days, the beans for Sunday must be prepared while Saturday's beans are being served.

It's a lot of work, but it is rewarding.  It's also a good time reminiscent of camping: preparing food outdoors with fires going, in very peaceful setting.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

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

A Wish Granter volunteer meets with the wish child and family members to help identify the child’s wish ideas while brainstorming and planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

Did you know Good Shepherd Food Bank has two distribution center locations? In addition to our flagship location in Auburn, the Food Bank also has a location in Hampden. Volunteer opportunities at the Hampden Distribution Center consists primarily of packing food boxes for two programs, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Community Health & Hunger Program (CHHP).

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The Community Health & Hunger Program (CHHP) provides healthcare partners with pre-packed emergency food bags for direct and immediate distribution to those who identify as food insecure.   We may also ask our volunteers to help with occasional/seasonal produce inspection.

Our Hampden location welcomes volunteers Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm and Friday: 8am-12pm. There is no minimum time commitment required for volunteering.  For more information please email Gina Bingham, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at gbingham@gsfb.org or call at (207) 344-1253. The Hampden distribution center is located at 11 Penobscot Meadow Drive Hampden, ME 04444

This is an opportunity for an individual or small group to help us maintain the shelter. If you enjoy cleaning, have great attention to detail and want to give back to your community this opportunity is for you! The shelter is more than 100 years old, is a relatively large building with a lot of nooks and crannies, and is used heavily 24 hours each day. While our employees and guests perform daily maintenance chores, we all know that our facility is never as clean as it should be. Duties included in this position would be to choose a room/area within the shelter of appropriate size for your group and complete a thorough, deep clean. This would include sweeping, mopping, polishing and possibly waxing the floors, baseboards, walls, windows, furniture, woodwork, and fixtures - anything you think would be beneficial for our overnight guests!

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.

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. 

Do you love to cook? This is an opportunity to share your skills and strengths with community members living on tight budgets. We have a variety o roles to assist with our classes - from general help to being a culinary instructor. Serve as an educator and role model, teaching key skills and inspiring participants to cook more healthy, inexpensive meals at home.  

Responsibilities: Assist in the teaching of basic of food and kitchen safety, food preparation, and making healthy, low-cost choices and substitutions when cooking, according to the highlighted objectives of each lesson.  

Skills/Experience Required:  Professional culinary training or experience working in the food industry welcomed but not required. Self-taught culinary enthusiasts are also welcome! For more information about Cooking Matters https://www.gsfb.org/programs/cooking-matters-maine/   If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Good Shepherd Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator, Gina Bingham, at gbingham@gsfb.org.

Help ignite the potential of kids in Winterport! We are seeking a Coordinator for our Leroy Smith Elementary School program, starting in the Fall of 2022 and running through the 2022-23 school year.

As a Site-Based Coordinator You Will:

-Oversee and supervise weekly match meetings to ensure match quality and child safety.  

-Volunteer 2 hours once a week during the school year (Oct-May), with school vacation weeks off.

-Arrive prior to program start time each week to set up and be ready to greet Bigs (high school or college students) and Littles (elementary school students)

-Ensure set up and clean up of meeting supplies and snacks, facilitate group match activities if appropriate, and support Bigs as they navigate their relationships with their Littles.

-Have regular weekly communication with BBBSMM staff to discuss program and site logistics, attendance, successes, issues and concerns.  Ongoing training opportunities are provided by BBBSMM staff.

Who we are:

We are the Governing Board for The Ecology Learning Center which is a publicly funded charter high school in Unity, Maine.  Our Board is currently comprised of six members with a broad range of skills and experiences.  We strive to create a collaborative environment where we work to effectively govern the school. 

What we do:

As an Ecology Learning Center Board member, we are advocates for the vision and mission of the organization: “Our mission is to deeply root students in Maine’s ecological and cultural landscapes, foster authentic real-world learning through mentorship and craft, and cultivate compassionate and resilient leaders prepared to engage in the challenges of today and tomorrow.”  We meet monthly as a full Board and also commit to active participation in one or more committees.  The Board works very closely with the Executive Director in determining budgets, programming and policy development.   An annual self-assessment and Board retreat days provide ongoing training and opportunities for strategic planning.  We are currently interested in recruiting additional Board members. If the mission of The Ecology Learning Center rings true for you and you have an interest in Board work, please visit the school website (https://www.ecologylearningcenter.org/board-members) to learn more. 

We are seeking people who are willing to volunteer their time to help elderly folks in Bucksport be able to stay at home and thrive in place.  Volunteers will work under the supervision of a project manager to complete safety and accessibility based modifications to the homes of older adults in Hancock County. Some basic home maintenance knowledge is helpful. 

SKILLS is a non-profit organization in Maine helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or Autism pursue their goals, interests, preferences, and choices.

The Board shall have up to 15, but no fewer than 5, regular Board members. The number of regular Board members may be increased beyond 15 members or decreased to less than 5 members by the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the then serving regular Board of Directors. A Board member need not be a resident of the State of Maine.  All appointments to the Board shall generally be for a term of no more than 1 or 2 years. There are no limits on the number of consecutive terms a member may serve.

SKILLS, Inc. Board meetings are currently held on the Second Wednesday, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, bi-monthly, in Palmyra, Maine. Remote participation is possible.

The Board shall elect officers of the Organization which shall include a Chair of the Board, a Vice Chair of the Board, Executive Director, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may designate by resolution. The same person may hold any number of offices, except that neither the Secretary nor the Treasurer may serve concurrently as the Chair of the Board or the Executive Director.

The Organization shall be governed by a Board of Directors (the "Board"), which shall have all the rights, powers, privileges and limitations of liability of Directors of a non-profit corporation organized under Title 13-B, the Maine Nonprofit Corporations Act. The Board shall establish policies and directives governing business and programs of the Organization and shall delegate to the Executive Director and Organization staff, subject to the provisions of these Bylaws, authority and responsibility to see that the policies and directives are appropriately followed.

(From Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards by Richard T. Ingram (BoardSource, Second Edition 2008)

Do you want to volunteer but prefer to do it from home or in one location?
You can with our hospice patient call program.
You can either call patients from your own home or come into the office and do it from there.
You make calls weekly checking in on the patients to see if they need anything before the weekend.
You have a provided script we give you to ask the questions and write them down for each patient. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to interact with the patients and their families to check in on how they are doing.

We would love for you to join our hospice team.

For more information about Gentiva please contact our volunteer coordinator Emily @ (207)573-2170 EXT. 41624

Administrative volunteers promote hospice care by helping perform clerical assignments in an office setting. These assignments can include helping process mail outs, filing, data entry, answering phones, restocking supplies, making packets, plus many other tasks.

Gentiva Volunteer orientation is provided free of charge to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding Office Volunteer. Volunteers are needed between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.

For more information about Gentiva please contact our volunteer coordinator Emily @ (207)573-2170 EXT. 41624

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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. 

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QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

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

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.

Hello! Food AND Medicine is a member-based organization that believes people shouldn't have to choose between food, medicine, and other basic necessities. Our members are a vital part of our organization and essential to the work we do in the Greater Bangor area. 

We're looking for folks that would like to phone bank with us to remind our existing members to renew their memberships as well as sign up potential new members. 

Volunteer phone bankers will be given a list of folks to call and a call script to be used as needed to guide them through their phone calls. Volunteers are welcome to come to our location to phone bank with us in person (snacks provided!) or to make their calls from home. Either way, Food AND Medicine staff will be available to answer any questions that come up. 

Our first phone banking shift will be 3/27 at 5pm. 

We hope that you'll join us! 

Are you an Electrician with some spare time? We need more outlets installed in our building if this is something you'd be interested in volunteering your time for, contact us!

We are in need of an Overnight Supervisor for our Warming Center to supervise our guests. 

We are looking for one or more individuals who would be willing to help organize and sort the clothing donations we receive, and some light housework.

We are looking for a experienced Grant Writer who is willing to volunteer their time.

Volunteers needed to do some outdoor work, including: 

We are looking for one or more volunteers to come in once a week and offer haircuts to our clients.

Interested in becoming a volunteer at Northern Light EMMC? We have many opportunities available for all, with jobs ranging from patient facing to clerical. Take a look below to learn more about some of our volunteer roles. 

Patient Assistance: Help at our main entrance escorting patients to their appointments, delivering flowers and mail to patient rooms, and more! 

Caring Calls: Volunteer callers make contact every morning of the week with 80+ community members who are living alone. 

Cancer Care Resource Ambassador: Volunteers in this area support patients in discovering resources to help them through their journey as well as assisting with hospitality, allowing our patients to have warm and comfortable visits. 

Gift Shop: The Gift Shop is the perfect place for any volunteer looking to utilize their customer service skills. Volunteers assist staff in providing timely and friendly service, assist in cashing out patrons, and more retail tasks. 

Visit the link below to learn more about our other volunteer opportunities and how to apply today! 

Volunteering Opportunities - EMMC - Northern Light Health

Our "Let's go for a WALK"  program is designed to help get our rescue dogs out of the kennels for an hour, a few hours, or even a day trip. "Field Trips" or "Doggy Day Outs" as they are generally referred to throughout the animal welfare community are quickly becoming known as a great way for people who might not be able to have a pet to enjoy the benefits of pet ownership while doing something great for one of our rescues who are stuck in a kennel day in, day out.  Everyone benefits with our program, the dogs, the volunteers and of course the rescue, it's a win for everyone!

The priority is for the dogs that have been at the rescue for one month and longer, dogs that have recently arrived will not be eligible for the program.

Our program is open to members of the community who are 18 years or older, responsible and "preferably" have some experience with dogs. An application must be completed and an appointment scheduled to come and meet some of the dogs suitable for the program. Volunteers will need to spend time at the rescue in the play area with the dog they will be taking out with them, to build a relationship and allow the dog and person to feel comfortable, safe and happy with each other. We will only allow our dogs out when we are confident a good match is made.

We do not allow visits to dog parks, or homes and environments where there will be interaction with other pets. The focus is for the dog going on the walk, so that they can experience a great time, without more distractions and for information to be gathered on behavior, likes, dislikes, fun things and of course as many pictures as possible to help us to promote their adoption.

Only one dog per person is allowed, however, if two or more people have dog experience and the dogs get on with each other at the rescue, we would consider two dogs going out on the same trip! 

it is important to remember that we are always looking to find these precious saved souls their forever homes and the more exposure, the more information, pictures and video's we can provide, the higher chance they will have of finding their forever homes.

If you are interested in volunteering for our "Let's go for a WALK!" program, email "giveadogahome.maine@gmail.com" for more information and to complete relevant forms. Then of course, SPREAD the WORD!

https://www.giveadogahome-rescue.org/info/display?PageID=21465

As a helpline volunteer, you’ll provide our core service—answering calls that come in to our 24-hour crisis helpline. No matter when someone calls, a helpline worker is there, ready to listen and to offer support and information about domestic abuse, safety planning, and our other services. Although it’s not easy, answering the helpline is one of the most rewarding jobs at Partners for Peace. You are the first contact someone affected by abuse has with our organization and often the first voice someone hears as they reach out for help. To provide helpline volunteers with the support, information, and practice they need, we require you to complete a mandatory training. This is a time commitment of about 45+ hours over eight weeks.

Partners for Peace is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of passionate community members who volunteer their time to provide organizational and financial oversight and serve as ambassadors for the organization. We are always looking for dedicated folks to serve on our Governing Board. This committee acts as our organizational board of directors, responsible for overall policy and direction of the organization. We also have several standing committees at our organization including a Finance Committee and Development & Engagement Committee. Volunteers can be invited to join these committees at Board or community members.

If you have any questions, please email our Executive Director, Amanda Cost, at acost@partnersforpeaceme.org.

We are currently looking for volunteers who would like to help out with our office work, cleaning office and shelter spaces, and organizing donations. We often have a need for volunteers with trucks and the ability to transport furniture and large items help survivors of domestic violence move in and out of shelter and into permanent housing. We also sometimes need help transporting furniture donations to storage or to the homes of survivors. The amount of time required for this job is negotiable, so please contact us if you are interested.

At various times throughout the year (especially in October for Domestic Violence Action Month), we need people willing to help with special events or projects, distributing outreach materials and representing Partners for Peace in the community. This type of volunteering requires a 1.5 hour Ambassadors Training provided by Partners for Peace.

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child? Have you ever thought about being on a Board of Directors for a non-profit that serves children? Maybe now is the time! Non-profits depend upon volunteers in the communities that they serve to help govern them. They set policy and oversee the financial status of the agency. It is great experience. They typically meet 9-11 times a year for a 1.5 hour meeting. There are several different committees, Personnel, Finance for example. We will train you! We are seeking parents, family members of children or adults who are receiving or have received services for their child. We are also seeking community members with a variety of experiences to join us in the fall for the coming year. Drop us a note or call and ask for Lisa--207.941.2988- Updated June 8, 2022.   **During COVID all meetings will be held virtually with Zoom**

We are currently looking for meal delivery drivers for the Senior meal program.  Drivers pick up the freshly prepared meals here at the Senior Center and deliver them to at home Seniors in the Bucksport Area including Orland and Verona Island.  We deliver meals on Monday Wednesday and Friday.  For more information please call the Center at 469-3633 or email wfoster@bucksportmaine.gov

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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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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