Opportunities From: VolunteerME Mid Coast Maine

Teach Medicare 101 classes. Meet with clients one on one to provide Medicare assistance and answer questions. Assist with completing applications for the Medicare Savings Program Assist at tabling events like Health Fairs and Senior Days Assemble packets for Medicare 101 classes and other public education. Free, online 3-day Medicare Program training Certification in State Health Insurance Program Mentorship and support through the certification process Occasional group training

Volunteer Meal on Wheels drivers needed for Tuesdays 9:45am-12:30pm.

A Volunteer Driver is anyone who transports meals and/or clients to and from planned events.  The driver who transports meals takes the meals from the food source to the patron’s home and may transport donated food from a local supermarket.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

* Delivering nutritious meals to home bound seniors

* Act as a  safety “check-in” person for home bound seniors

* Reporting to Spectrum Generations if recipient does not answer their door

Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs. Must be a licensed driver with a safe driving record and carry the State’s mandated limit of Liability Insurance.

 

Spectrum Generations Waldo Community Center and MidCoast Regional Center for Volunteers for our Money Minders program. Days and Times are flexible. Through Money Minders, volunteers are matched with older adults who need help managing their finances.

Duties Include:

establishing and maintaining a monthly budget ensuring bills get paid accurately and on time help older adults avoid over drafting their bank accounts help older adults recognize financial fraud and scams

 

Our Muskie Community Center is in need of volunteers for the Money Minders program as well.

Volunteer would be responsible for initial consumer service near front door, as well as, provide some clerical support to staff. Greeting consumers, answering multi-line phone, transfer calls, take messages, utilize computer and distributes mail.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

Greet visitors and direct to appropriate staff for assistance Input data to computer and general comfort using computer Describe programs and services to new potential consumers Research for consumer activities information Comfortably answer phones

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
Desired Skills and Experience This position requires the following skills: Basic Computer Skills, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Office Reception

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

Ability to utilize technology to bring classes to consumers virtually as needed Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom with chairs Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provide Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

Ability to utilize technology to bring classes to consumers virtually as needed Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom with chairs Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provide Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. 

Duties May Include:

Ability to utilize technology to bring classes to consumers virtually as needed Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom with chairs Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provide Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

Healthy Living for ME is in need of volunteer Facilitators in the Brunswick area. The volunteer would assist in various excise classes for older adults. Classes such as, Living Well with Chronic Pain, Living Well with Diabetics, Living Well for Better Health, Matter of Balance, and Tai Chi for Health & Balance. 

The classes last about 3 hours which includes set up and clean up portion of classes. Sessions of the classes run in 6 week increments, the time and days will vary depending on availability after training. Free training is provided, duration of training will depend on the class being trained for. 

 

This is an immediate need for this area, volunteers passionate about promoting wellness in with older adults are encouraged to inquire!

 

Facilitators are also needed in Somerset & Waldo counties.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

The classes will take place in this area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

The classes will take place in Brunswick area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

The classes will take place in the Brunswick area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

The classes will take place in the Harpswell area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Diabetes is the Diabetes Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Diabetes is the Diabetes Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer. 

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year.

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

Spectrum Generations Healthy Living for ME program is in a need of a volunteer trainer for the Living Well for Better Health class. This is an 8 week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increasing activity levels with older adults.

Duties May Include:

Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials Organize the classroom set up Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined Monitor and connect with each participant

This is an immediate need for this area. Time frames are flexible after initial training, which is completely free and provided. 

32 Hours of Training, after completion the classes are 3 hours each week for 6 weeks, one session a year minimum.  Sessions typically take place on weekday mornings and afternoons.