Volunteer: Help Fight Food InsecurityHelp 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.
Organization: UMaine Center on Aging RSVP 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.
Organization: UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 04469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Older Adults Become Stronger Through Bone BuildersThe University of Maine Center on Aging Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) manages the free evidence-based exercise program called Bone Builders. This program is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis and the fractures that can occur with low bone density. The exercise program increases participant's bone density through strength and flexibility training, balance exercises, and fall prevention education. RSVP is currently searching for eager volunteers to support our mission- to support older adults in becoming stronger through Bone Builders. 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 Bone Builder Master Trainer before leading classes. If you are interested in bringing Bone Builders to your community, we would love to speak with you! Organization: UMaine Center on Aging RSVP The University of Maine Center on Aging Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) manages the free evidence-based exercise program called Bone Builders. This program is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis and the fractures that can occur with low bone density. The exercise program increases participant's bone density through strength and flexibility training, balance exercises, and fall prevention education. RSVP is currently searching for eager volunteers to support our mission- to support older adults in becoming stronger through Bone Builders. 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 Bone Builder Master Trainer before leading classes. If you are interested in bringing Bone Builders to your community, we would love to speak with you! Organization: UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 04469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assist Local Communities Through Grassroots Support!Older adults are a growing demographic in Maine. The UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Program assists Lifelong Maine’s Age-Friendly communities to promote and strengthen community-based initiatives. Programs and activities include creating accessible spaces and improving access to technology, home repair, transportation, and social connections. Organization: UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Older adults are a growing demographic in Maine. The UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Program assists Lifelong Maine’s Age-Friendly communities to promote and strengthen community-based initiatives. Programs and activities include creating accessible spaces and improving access to technology, home repair, transportation, and social connections. Organization: UMaine Center on Aging RSVP Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >55 years old Zip Code: 04469 Allow Groups: No |