Opportunities From: VolunteerME Mid Coast Maine

Tedford Housing’s overnight Warming Center serves as a safe space for our unhoused and unsheltered neighbors (including families and pets) in the Mid Coast region to stay warm during the winter months. This is a low-barrier program, which means the requirements to enter the center are minimal, we emphasize harm reduction principles, and uphold a high standard of safety. Using low-barrier and harm reduction principles allows us to provide a space for our most vulnerable neighbors by recognizing that many of our guests have complex needs and behaviors related to mental illness, substance use, trauma, and systemic injustice.  

As a Warming Center host, volunteers will support staff by attending to and serving the evening meal and addressing the needs of the kitchen. They will help set a tone of hospitality and create a welcoming, nourishing space as guests arrive. Volunteers will be based in the kitchen, while staff are in the common spaces assisting guests in getting settled for the evening. The role will require an orientation, provided by Tedford staff. 

Host Responsibilities Include: 

Representing Tedford Housing with professionalism, dignity, and pride 

Setting up and serving dinner and coffee 

Keeping kitchen clean and organized, including dishwashing, readying for the next day 

Other kitchen related responsibilities

Commitment: 

Seasonal (Nov 15-May 1) 

At least one 3-hour (approx. 3:45-6:45pm) once-a-week shift for the entirety of the season, preferably the same day 

Arrive on time 

Qualities: 

18 years or older 

Able to pass a background check 

Empathetic, non-judgmental, patient 

Solid understanding of the boundaries, confidentiality, and care needed in a low barrier setting 

Ability to de-escalate small conflicts and respond to guests with courtesy and empathy  

Tolerance for being around individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness or substance use disorder including intoxication 

Work with an amazing group of volunteers & farmers who are passionate about reducing food insecurity through collecting & distributing excess produce to folks in need!

Volunteer opportunities 6 days a wek:

- Glean from farms or farmers markets

- Make deliveries

- Set up our Sharing Tables (anonymous, public tables of free produce)

- Help process fresh fruit & veggies for winter distribution

Contact our Food Bank Manager, David (dbaecher@mchpp.org) for more information! 

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x307.

At Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) we are able to provide all families in our community with access to healthy food. Our Food Pantry is open on Tuesday 12:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesday 12:00pm-3:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-3:00pm, and Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm. Our community members are able to walk through our grocery-store style pantry and pick from fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bakery items, dry goods, pre-cooked meals, and more!

Currently, the need for this service continues to grow in our community and we could also use more volunteer support assisting in the Food Pantry by; organizing incoming food donations, keeping the shelves stocked, packing to-go orders, managing the meat counter, greeting community members as they walk through our doors, and more! 

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x307.

Responsibilities: help provide our community with groceries. 

Skills Needed: Ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Ability to stand and walk for several hours. Strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Willingness to take direction from Food Pantry staff members and Crew Chief. Punctuality and reliability.

Time Commitment: required training includes attending one, one-hour Orientation with our Volunteer Manager. We then utilize a self-scheduling method on our website, so the time commitment is what you make it! While we are always looking for long-term volunteers, this is a position that can also accommodate short-term volunteers such as those fulfilling community service requirements.

We at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program are extremely fortunate to receive generous donations from various community members. Most of our food is from grocery stores, farmers' markets, individual donations, as well as direct from local farms, and from food drives organized by schools and community members. Because the donations we receive are comprised of a variety of products, volunteers are needed to sort, date-check, and portion out items for our clients.

Currently, our greatest need is for the following shifts: Weekdays and Saturdays from 8:30 and 11:30, and Thursday afternoons from 1:30 and 3:30.

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x305.

Responsibilities: Maintains quality control by checking for spoiled or damaged food. Weighs and records donations from individuals and organizations; provides a receipt for donation if requested. Sorts incoming donations and distributes them to proper storage areas. Greets and engages with donors in a friendly and courteous manner.

Skills Needed: Attention to detail and ability to read small print. Willingness to take direction from Food Bank staff members and Crew Chief Ability to work alone. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds (with assistance if needed) as well as the ability to stand, bend and carry comfortably. Ability to maintain a tidy and organized workstation. Punctuality and reliability.

Time Commitment: Training includes a tour of the Food Bank and directions from the Crew Chief or Food Bank staff person While we are always looking for long-term volunteers, this is a position that can accommodate short-term volunteers such as those fulfilling community service requirements. 

Because so much of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program's food comes from generous local donors, volunteer drivers play an extremely important role in making more food available to neighbors in need.

Currently, we are in need of drivers in the mornings from Mondays through Saturdays (different days and locations have different pick up times, we'll work with you on details once you've applied).

For more information or to submit a volunteer application, go to mchpp.volunteerhub.com or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@mchpp.org or (207)725-2716 x307.

Food Bank Pick-up/Delivery: Makes regular pick-ups of food donations from local locations, including grocery stores. Safely loads donations into agency vehicles. Returns to the agency with donations and assists in unloading them. Drives agency vehicle or one's own pickup truck or van.

Skills Needed: As one of the public faces of the agency, volunteer drivers are required to be patient and courteous to those they encounter in the community. Familiarity with Brunswick area. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance. Excellent driving record. Ability to work alone or with another volunteer. Punctuality and reliability- deliveries and pick-ups need to be done at a specific time.

Time Commitment:  required training includes attending one, one-hour orientation with our Volunteer Manager, providing needed driver's license information, completing a short food safety training, and shadowing another volunteer. Delivery Driver Long-term or seasonal volunteers are needed, not one-time/occasional volunteers.

A long-standing volunteer effort at Tedford, volunteers or groups of volunteers provide an evening meal for the 16 guests at the adult shelter 365/days per year.  Volunteers bring a main course, salad/vegetables, and often bread or dessert to make it a full meal. Not a cook, but want to purchase a meal from a local restaurant to share with the guests? That's ok too!

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 10/14, 10/15, and 10/16, 9:00-2:00 each day

Would you be interested in helping a New Mainer learn to speak and understand English? Or helping an adult who has struggled with reading their whole life improve their literacy level? Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult learners who want to improve their reading ability for goals like getting a drivers license or high school equivalency exam, or to work with immigrants learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutors working with adult learners must be at least 18 years old. Tutoring sessions are held in a variety of public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, or coffee shops. 

Volunteer tutors come to Midcoast Literacy having had a wide variety of professional, educational, and personal experiences. Many of our tutors are retirees but others are younger people, working and raising families. What connects all the tutors who come to Midcoast Literacy is that they want to help people in our region improve their lives through literacy, one person at a time. We hold tutor trainings periodically throughout the year to train new volunteers to become tutors - no prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary!

To find out more about the next training opportunity, contact Adult Literacy Services Coordinator Diana Krauss at 207-443-6384 or als@midcoastlit.org. You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 10/14, 10/15, and 10/16, 9:00-2:00 each day

Would you be interested in helping a New Mainer learn to speak and understand English? Or helping an adult who has struggled with reading their whole life improve their literacy level? Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult learners who want to improve their reading ability for goals like getting a drivers license or high school equivalency exam, or to work with immigrants learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutors working with adult learners must be at least 18 years old. Tutoring sessions are held in a variety of public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, or coffee shops. 

Volunteer tutors come to Midcoast Literacy having had a wide variety of professional, educational, and personal experiences. Many of our tutors are retirees but others are younger people, working and raising families. What connects all the tutors who come to Midcoast Literacy is that they want to help people in our region improve their lives through literacy, one person at a time. We hold tutor trainings periodically throughout the year to train new volunteers to become tutors - no prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary!

To find out more about the next training opportunity, contact Adult Literacy Services Coordinator Diana Krauss at 207-443-6384 or als@midcoastlit.org.

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor 

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 9/22, 9/24, and 9/26, 9:00-1:00 each day

Help a child become a better reader! Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with children ages 6-14 who are struggling to read at grade level and for children from immigrant families who are learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutoring sessions are held in public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, and at local schools. 

Tutors for Read Together must be at least 18 years old; participate in the training for volunteer tutors; undergo a background check to work with children; and be able to make a minimum one-year commitment. 

To find out about the next training, contact Program Director Katie Clark at 207-443-6384 or k.clark@midcoastliteracy.org  

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor  

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 9/22, 9/24, and 9/26, 9:00-1:00 each day

Help a child become a better reader! Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with children ages 6-14 who are struggling to read at grade level and for children from immigrant families who are learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutoring sessions are held in public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, and at local schools. 

Tutors for Read Together must be at least 18 years old; participate in the training for volunteer tutors; undergo a background check to work with children; and be able to make a minimum one-year commitment. 

To find out about the next training, contact Program Director Katie Clark at 207-443-6384 or k.clark@midcoastliteracy.org  

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor  

Become a Volunteer Screener for the Red Cross!

In the Volunteer Screener role, you may well be the first real Red Crosser a candidate gets to talk with, and they are eager. You’ll want to seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest, and what positions they would find most meaningful. You’ll use your understanding from talking with the volunteer candidates to match expressed interest with the needs of the organization. Therefore, you’ll be connecting new recruits with positions for which they are both interested, well-suited, and needed.  Then you will update their status in our volunteer management system.

You can do this role remotely from your living room in Northern New England or, if you prefer, from an NNE Red Cross office near you. You’ll want to have 4 – 8 hours a week available for this role.

For more information, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

The City of Lewiston has opened the Community Resiliency Center (CRC) in downtown Lewiston to provide supportive services for victims, survivors, first responders, families, and anyone in the larger community impacted by the mass violence.

Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers for the following positions at the CRC (in-person or virtually):

For more information, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Red Cross is 90% staffed by volunteers - they are our workforce! Volunteers serve all up and down our organization and, as a recruiter, I can't do it alone for the whole state of Maine. In my role as the one and only full-time Volunteer Recruitment Specialist for the state, I need volunteers myself! How about you?

The recruitment effort takes many forms.  There's internet research, online postings, virtual events to run, tracking of progress, and even events to attend. Also, almost all of this can be done from your choice location as long as you have connectivity.  The exception would be if you want to go out in your community (like to post flyers) or decide to attend a local event for me.

To learn more, email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Red Cross Disaster Volunteers are neighbors helping neighbors, trained and ready to respond in times of need. The Red Cross in Maine has openings throughout the state for committed volunteers willing to help in times of disaster and crisis. Whether you’re an individual who wants to join a Disaster Action Team (local, small disaster response), a sheltering or logistics volunteer helping to support a large-scale disaster, a licensed mental health or health care professional assisting disaster victims with psychological or medical needs, or an organization or company who wants to form a group of coworkers to respond together as a team, we want to hear from you!

For more information, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Please consider joining us in a temporary volunteer position NOW and get fully trained for free. Your travel arrangement and costs, food and lodging are all cover by Red Cross. Most disaster deployments call for a 14 day commitment and ability to work multiple shifts on consecutive days. Due to the ever changing nature of large scale disasters, deployment cannot be guaranteed.

SHELTER ASSOCIATES

Work in person at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster supporting day-to-day activities such as:

Provide excellent compassionate customer service be prepared to observe all safety protocols. This position requires the ability to build effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents, strong written and verbal communication skills, physical ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including climbing stairs and can lift/transport supplies up to 20 pounds multiple times per shift, along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

DISASTER CASE WORKERS

Work in person to connect Disaster clients with resources, comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to disaster.  

DISASTER HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

For licensed healthcare professionals only & can be a 10-day commitment if needed

Work in person in alignment with your licensure at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster. Duties include:

This position requires an unencumbered license in medical field, strong relationship building and communications skills, along with availability to complete self-paced online training.

In disaster situation often homes are destroyed and things we take for granted--sitting on the sofa or reaching for the breakfast cereal--are a memory. Together, we can meet the needs to support those who need our help the most.  Please join us!

For more information, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Perhaps the best protection against emergencies is education. The American Red Cross would much rather meet members of the community before a disaster than after. This is why we offer free programs for different ages and organizations led by Volunteer Instructors, Presenters, and Assistants. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge, to flex your teaching abilities, and to use your communications skills, all while doing your part to save lives and property. All training provided; only sign up for shifts and sessions that fit your schedule!

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR YOUTH
Save lives and prevent injury through The Pillowcase Project. The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40- or 60-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. Numerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit. Team Member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer!

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR ADULTS
Be Red Cross Ready teaches people how to prepare for and respond to disasters likely to occur in their community. Participants in Hands Only CPR learn how to check for consciousness, call 911 (or the local emergency number) and give continuous chest compressions. Ready Rating helps businesses, schools, and organizations become better prepared for disasters and other emergencies. All of these are led by volunteer Presenters and Assistants.

For more information, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

If you have a little free time and enjoy working with people, the Red Cross has a great volunteer opportunity for you!

Ready to make an impact? We need friendly and enthusiastic people just like you who can represent the Red Cross to our blood donors.

As a volunteer blood donor ambassador, you'll ensure donors have a positive experience from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Your professionalism and kindness during the blood drive will encourage ongoing donor support.

This role is for you if you:

Love talking to all kinds of people!

Demonstrate excellent customer service and comfort working with people.

Have availability to serve for one 4-6 hour shift per month (shifts vary depending on quarterly needs and your location).

Each volunteer shift, you make a difference and help save a life.

To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

For more information, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer or email VolunteerNNE@redcross.org.

Every Thursday, AIO receives several pallets of food from Good Shepherd Food Bank. We could uses help unloading, sorting, and putting away these items.

Warehouse Volunteer
There are various tasks that a warehouse volunteer does based on their ability and comfort. These tasks include: 

Organizing storage 

Operating a scale to weigh and then shelve incoming donations

Sorting produce

Sign up on our website:

https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/volunteer 

Warehouse Volunteer
There are various tasks that a warehouse volunteer does based on their ability and comfort. These tasks include: 

Organizing storage 

Operating a scale to weigh and then shelve incoming donations

Sorting produce

Sign up on our website:

https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/volunteer 

Warehouse Volunteer
There are various tasks that a warehouse volunteer does based on their ability and comfort. These tasks include: 

Organizing storage 

Operating a scale to weigh and then shelve incoming donations

Sorting produce

Sign up on our website:

https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/volunteer 

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 10/14, 10/15, and 10/16, 9:00-2:00 each day

Would you be interested in helping a New Mainer learn to speak and understand English? Or helping an adult who has struggled with reading their whole life improve their literacy level? Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult learners who want to improve their reading ability for goals like getting a drivers license or high school equivalency exam, or to work with immigrants learning to speak, read, and write in English

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutors working with adult learners must be at least 18 years old. Tutoring sessions are held in a variety of public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, or coffee shops. 

Volunteer tutors come to Midcoast Literacy having had a wide variety of professional, educational, and personal experiences. Many of our tutors are retirees but others are younger people, working and raising families. What connects all the tutors who come to Midcoast Literacy is that they want to help people in our region improve their lives through literacy, one person at a time. We hold tutor trainings periodically throughout the year to train new volunteers to become tutors - no prior teaching or tutoring experience is necessary!

To find out more about the next training opportunity, contact Adult Literacy Services Coordinator Diana Krauss at 207-443-6384 or als@midcoastlit.org.

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor

FALL 2025 TUTOR TRAINING: 9/22, 9/24, and 9/26, 9:00-1:00 each day

Help a child become a better reader! Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work with children ages 6-14 who are struggling to read at grade level and for children from immigrant families who are learning to speak, read, and write in English.

We ask all tutors to make an initial commitment to working with a learner for at least 12 months (with some periodic breaks for vacations, etc.). Tutoring sessions are held in public locations convenient to both tutor and learner, such as public libraries, YMCAs, community centers, and at local schools. 

Tutors for Read Together must be at least 18 years old; participate in the training for volunteer tutors; undergo a background check to work with children; and be able to make a minimum one-year commitment. 

To find out about the next training, contact Program Director Katie Clark at 207-443-6384 or k.clark@midcoastliteracy.org  

You can read more about becoming at tutor at: https://midcoastliteracy.org/index.php/volunteer/become-a-tutor  

Bath-Brunswick Respite Care (BBRC) is looking for volunteers to help raise awareness and support families through dementia outreach and education in our community. This role is perfect for anyone passionate about helping caregivers, sharing resources, and spreading knowledge about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and age-related challenges.

As an Outreach & Education Volunteer, you might:

Help staff informational tables at community events

Share BBRC resources with families, organizations, and local groups

Assist with educational workshops, presentations, or support sessions

Help promote programs that empower caregivers and support their well-being

Volunteers play a vital part in connecting families with the tools and support they need, while also helping BBRC build a stronger, informed, and caring community.

Volunteers are at the heart of The Club, BBRC’s Adult Day Program for adults living with dementia and other age-related challenges. As a volunteer, you’ll support the program in fun, completely social ways:

Playing games with members

Chatting over coffee or joining them for lunch

Helping with arts and crafts, like cutting paper for projects

Encouraging and assisting members to participate in activities

This is a non-medical role, focused entirely on companionship, engagement, and creating a joyful environment. Volunteers help make each day bright and meaningful, while having fun themselves!

Warm Thy Neighbor is a privately funded program that helps qualified residents of the following communities with emergency heating assistance: Brunswick, Topsham, Harpswell, Bailey Island, Cundy’s Harbor, Lisbon Falls, Lisbon, Lisbon Center, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Durham, Arrowsic, Bath, West Bath, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Richmond and Woolwich. 

Interviewer Responsibilities Include: 

Calling clients (1-4 people/shift) to review information and process (clients are already eligible) 

Fill out paperwork and send to Tedford for our records 

Call fuel companies to place fuel orders and confirm delivery date 

Commitment: 

Seasonal (late October through early April) 

At least one 3-hour once-a-week shift for the entirety of the season. (mostly mornings, not out of reg work hours) M-F (friday mornings only)  

Qualities: 

Empathetic, non-judgmental, patient listener 

Able to maintainhigh level of confidentiality 

Detail oriented  

Comfortable with basic tech-accessing Google calendar, can scan documents to submit, email 

A small group of committed, experienced, and patient volunteers supports this program and will provide appropriate training to get you started. 

Responsible for receiving donations of only clothing and shoes that are reasonably clean.

Kindly refusing items other than clothing and shoes or things that smell bad or are obviously dirty.

Reminding people that we have limited space, no washers or dryers and need to provide decent clothing items to those in need.

Giving people information about other service organizations in the community that take donations that we cannot receive.

Taking all appropriate donations downstairs to the sorting room.

Greeting patrons and letting them know where they need to go to either wait for their turn to be registered or go to be registered.

On Day 3 (on Wednesdays) all the clothing racks, dressing room and drawers will need to be put away. The fellowship hall will need to be vacuumed. Then tables and chairs will need to be set up in the hall for future activities in the building. 

Responsible for sorting donations. First, deciding if the clothing is reasonably clean, presentable, complete and uplifting. Current seasonal clothing needs to be labeled by size and hung on the clothing racks for patrons. Not current seasonal clothing needs to be neatly packed up and labeled by category. Toward the end of each shift or day the sorting area should be straightened and left neat. All clothing that is not going to be kept for patrons should be bagged up and put in the “Go Away” bin. Non- clothing items should be bagged or boxed up and labeled for Goodwill. Trash needs to be taken to the dumpster.

Come in on Day 1 (Monday at 11:45am, Currently, Wednesdays at 10am) an hour before opening to move and arrange the women’s clothing racks, dressing room, men’s clothing room and children’s clothing room for volunteers & patrons to access. A couple tables and chairs will need to be set up upstairs and down.

Responsible for giving new patrons a tour of the clothing closet. Helping them find specific items or making requests. Checking out patrons: including recording count of items received & bagging items.

Responsible for greeting all patrons kindly and respectfully. If they have been referred, asking for their referral form or matching them up with a form emailed to LSCC. Asking about their needs and getting statistical data entered into our database. Sharing the patron guidelines with them in the language they are comfortable with. Referring patrons to other available resources in the community if needed.

Everything at the WW&F happens through the efforts of our team of volunteers. You may not realize it, but the WW&F is staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteering on the railway is one of the greatest contributions you can make towards the success of the WW&F, and is essential to keeping the Railway running safely and growing.  Over the years, we've been fortunate to attract a skilled, diverse, and enthusiastic volunteer workforce.

As the WW&F has grown, we've identified areas of critical volunteer need and have created a program that enables new volunteers to get involved easily. We are highlighting volunteer positions which we seek to fill and hope that you'll join us.

Currently, WW&F Master Carpenter Eric Schade is seeking volunteers to expand our woodworking crew. The needs are described below:
"The Carpentry department is responsible for maintaining the wooden car fleet of the WW&F. We build new cars, rebuild the old stuff and maintain the operating fleet. We work on the wooden car bodies, and the associated metal work including hand rails, steps, roofs. If you are skilled or interested in work that will help us out let us know.

We need:

We work together and share skills, so if you do not feel accomplished but want to learn, we are your people."

If you'd like to volunteer with us please either email us at info@wwfry.org (put 'volunteering' in the subject line) or call us at (207) 882-4193 extension 1. Your information will then be passed along to the manager of the department you are interested in. They will contact you to set up a time to get you acquainted with other members and begin volunteering.

Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer

Everything at the WW&F happens through the efforts of our team of volunteers. You may not realize it, but the WW&F is staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteering on the railway is one of the greatest contributions you can make towards the success of the WW&F, and is essential to keeping the Railway running safely and growing. Over the years, we've been fortunate to attract a skilled, diverse, and enthusiastic volunteer workforce.

As the WW&F has grown, we've identified areas of critical volunteer need and have created a program that enables new volunteers to get involved easily. We are highlighting volunteer positions which we seek to fill and hope that you'll join us.

Currently, WW&F Roadmaster Steve Lennox is seeking volunteer track laborers to expand our track crew. The position is described below:
"The Track Laborer(s) are the force who maintain and repair
existing railroad track. Further, they are involved in the building of new track, replacement of worn materials including old ties, damaged or worn rail, helping install switches,  lining track and ballasting the track wherever needed.

Physical work includes hand spiking rail, shoveling stone ballast and lifting/placing wooden ties on the road bed. Jobs involve multiple levels of physical ability. Track Laborer(s) frequently work in crews of various sizes depending on the task at hand."

If you'd like to volunteer with us please either email us at info@wwfry.org (put 'volunteering' in the subject line) or call us at (207) 882-4193 extension 1. Your information will then be passed along to the manager of the department you are interested in. They will contact you to set up a time to get you acquainted with other members and begin volunteering.

Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer

Volunteers are a critical part of the WW&F Railway's mission to rebuild Maine history. It is the volunteers that work on our projects, that meet and greet our visitors, and that operate our trains. We have no paid staff. 

We encourage new volunteers to come and find a place with us. Because of the variety of things we do, and the potential dangers of working around railroad equipment, we require that new volunteers only do work at the railroad when there are longer-term volunteers around, at least for the first couple of months, so that we can “show you the ropes”.

To volunteer, just show up. All ages, abilities, and interests are welcome. There is something for everyone - and we do our best to match volunteer capabilities and interests with our needs. Of particular note, we always can use additional laborers, skilled metal and wood workers, equipment operators, painters, carpenters and general workers. We also need help to staff our gift shop, prepare meals for the volunteers, clean the campus, act as docents and guides, and manage the day to day operations of one of Mid Coast Maine's premier historic sites. 

For those volunteers interested in train crew service, we have an initial waiting period as well as a training program. We ask that new volunteers accumulate at least 150 hours over no less than 6 months, before formal train crew service begins. This helps everyone to get to know everyone else better, and gives time for the new volunteer to decide if the museum is a right fit for them.

Volunteers are always present on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Typically, work begins by 8 am on Saturdays (9am on weekdays) while “closing time” is after 4 PM. (During the late autumn and early winter months, when it gets dark early, we leave early.) Activities are usually rain or shine, but may move indoors during inclement weather.

Our volunteer corps is like a family. Many meet for breakfast before the day begins or for supper after it ends. Others keep in touch with each other throughout the week.

Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer

Food for Thought provides nutritious, child-friendly, easily accessible healthy snacks for families in need. Every Friday, this food is delivered to the homes of children for weekends and out-of-school times.

These deliveries are made by volunteers committed to fighting childhood hunger on the Boothbay Peninsula. Deliveries are weekly on Fridays, and can typically be done at a time that fits your schedule.

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.

General Overview

The Campaign Cabinet is a group of volunteer community leaders with responsibility for achieving a successful Annual Campaign. Increasing fundraising results is critical to accomplishing United Way’s goals for community impact. Cabinet members’ work is especially important in the months leading up to the September Kick-off: opening doors to new workplace campaigns and new donors, setting goals for growth, visiting business/organization leadership (“leadership” herein) of potential and existing partner workplaces, helping to establish and strengthen United Way relationships, asking for increased giving and use of best campaign practices, securing commitments, and advocating for United Way of Mid Coast Maine. This opportunity will run for one year beginning in August/September 2024. 

Cabinet Members are responsible for the success of their Portfolio(s). Specific responsibilities vary by Portfolio. Cabinet members report to the Campaign Chair, members are supported by United Way staff members as well.

Loaned Executives join the Campaign team in the fall and follow up on the commitments secured by Cabinet members. The Loaned Executives organize and speak at the actual campaign presentations, working with Employee Campaign Managers at the various workplaces. Cabinet members communicate with and support the Loaned Executive assigned to their Portfolio throughout the fall, to ensure overall fundraising success.

Responsibilities:

•         Understand and speak effectively about United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s “Mission, Vision, and Values”

•         Review all accounts for any connections to assist in Portfolio(s) establishment.

•         Prospect for new companies to support our community

•         Work closely with UWMCM staff on specific strategies and goals for each account within a Portfolio, identify the initial outreach person (staff or cabinet member)

•       Initiate account visit with leadership(staff may accompany you) to discuss and present:

o Present UWMCM’s Mission, Vision, and Values and UWMCM’s targeted goals for the account, and ask about their community/business priorities.

•         Review with staff a proposed goal for each Portfolio, and as a full Cabinet, recommend the overall Campaign Goal to United Way’s Board of Directors.

•         Year - round requirements:

o   January – May:  review goals for the current year, plan for next campaign year goals, prepare and attend campaign finale, attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings, attend Campaign celebration

o   May – August – attend monthly cabinet meetings, Update Division Goals & Totals, outreach to leaders – secure commitments, September – attend Campaign Kickoff

o   August – December – Meetings will increase to bi-weekly, During the public Campaign, mid-September to mid-December, be readily accessible to the Loaned Executive(LE) assigned to the Portfolio, track progress, and follow up as needed to ensure successful Portfolio results and overall Campaign

Potential Cabinet members should:

•         Have a passion for the organization’s mission

•         Have a large circle of influence

•         Be comfortable asking leadership for help in making United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s campaign a success

•         Agree to attend meetings and be actively engaged

Boothbay Rides connects residents of the Boothbay region without transportation with volunteers ready to take them to their appointments or errands. Most rides are right in the region, but if you’re a frequent errands-runner to Damariscotta or Brunswick, volunteer with us and you get a buddy to make the drive with! Connect with your community, share stories, and even make a new friend! There’s no minimum time commitment, only pickup the rides you can!

How does it work? Those needing rides contact us with their appointment information, including approximate appointment length and accessibility accommodations, if any. We then send out an email to our pool of volunteer drivers to see who is available. Once a driver is found, we connect them with the rider to establish pickup details. Drivers are expected to use their own vehicles for this volunteer opportunity, but we can even help to cover the cost of gas! 

Volunteer Drivers are expected to hold a valid Driver's License and be up to date on their vehicle registration and inspection. Drivers must also have a minimum $300,000 liability auto insurance coverage. CRC will run a Maine State background check, and you are welcome to request a copy of the results. 

Help our community of volunteers be educated, connected & engaged. This is a dedicated leadership position.

A 17th Century ship needs 21st Century support for website, administrative software, and data base management. IT support makes online exhibits and reservations possible

Have a skill? Share a skill! Celebrate & share your Ingenuity

Be part of the conversation & help Maine's First Ship chart the course

Board of Director Areas of Interest:
- Fundraising / Donor Relations
- Financial Management / Accounting
- Nonprofit Governance / Board Management
- Maritime Operations / Sail Education Industry
 -Experiential Education / Place & Adventure Based Curriculum Development
 -Human Resources / Volunteer Recruitment
 -Indigenous Voices  & Lens

Problem solvers with skills carpentry, diesel, traditional rigging, painting, docks, etc. 

It takes a village! There are so many ways to make a difference & meet cool people at Maine's First Ship - 

- spring cleaning in the boat yard or Freight Shed

- event set up for Full Moon Dinners & community meals

- event host for educational experiences & rental events

Virginia sets sail with you on board!

Help tell history's forgotten stories. We invite you to join the crewe!

MFS relies on volunteer docents to welcome visitors and to share the stories of the Popham Colony, the original Virginia, and of Maine's First Ship. We need guides who can work regular shifts and those who can fill in when needed. 

This is a fun way to interact with people from all over--from locals to international tourists.
No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and interest.  Training will prepare you to enhance each visitor's experience.  Our visitor center has displays on the history of the Popham Colony and on the building of wooden ships, even a small museum shop. On volunteer workdays shipbuilders and riggers may be present as well.

Flexible schedules are created monthly.  Summer is our busy season with a need for docents lasting into the fall.  We will train new volunteers as necessary.  Volunteers under 18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

If interested, contact the MFS office, mfs@mfship.org, and we will share your info with the volunteers who organize the visitor center and docent training and scheduling.

The Museum has an ongoing need for docents to help us with educational program development and presentation.

We have several existing school and library programs geared for varying ages; we are also developing new STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs for various grade levels.

Our focus is on the history of animals and humans in a maritime context.  Our exhibits and the extensive research behind them all derive from various STEAM elements (i.e. underwater archaeology, ecology, discovery and civilization made possible by animal/human partnerships).

ReStore volunteers play a crucial role in helping Habitat 7 Rivers Maine meet its mission of creating successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes. If you love prowling the aisles at the hardware store, enjoy fixing things, or just want to help recycle building materials while supporting Habitat’s housing programs, consider joining the ReStore team. Volunteers help in all areas of the ReStore with sales, displays, and processing donations.

The ReStore is a discount retail outlet for new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and other surplus items donated by individuals, contractors, and businesses. It is staffed mostly by volunteers and generates revenue to fuel the cost of home construction and critical repair and modification projects while providing low-cost materials for the community. The ReStore has also kept more than 4 million pounds of materials out of landfills!

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Front of the House

   Customer Service Assistant

   Cashier/Sales Counter

Back of the House

  Repair Specialist

  Cleaning Specialist

  Maintenance Crew

Join us for a few hours a week or a few days!

The ReStore is a discount retail outlet for new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and other surplus items donated by individuals, contractors, and businesses. It is staffed mostly by volunteers and generates revenue to fuel the cost of home construction and critical repair and modification projects while providing low-cost materials for the community. The ReStore has also kept more than 4 million pounds of materials out of landfills!

We pick up donated items with our box truck, driven by a paid, part time driver. We are in need of helpers to go with the driver to retrieve donated items. While you must be able to lift 50 lbs., we're mindful of safety and all large items are lifted by two people.

This is a fun position, giving you a chance to see the midcoast region and be part of Habitat's important mission.

Ready to swing a hammer? Habitat volunteer teams weatherize existing homes to decrease energy costs and complete other improvements to make homes more affordable, safer, and healthier for families in need. These changes make it possible for our southern Midcoast neighbors to continue to live where they want to be, at home.

Time commitments vary; some volunteers dedicate one day each week and others spend just a few hours each month with the home repair team. These projects typically take place on a weekday.

You don't have to be a carpenter to participate, though it's best to bring basic building skills. Join the team today!

Job Summary:

Refuge Ambassadors play a crucial role in facilitating meaningful experiences for visitors and the surrounding community. Through their efforts, they promote awareness of important scientific and conservation work that contributes to the protection of wildlife on Maine’s coastal islands. Ambassadors also foster strong emotional connections to those species, which is vital for sustaining the long-term conservation efforts that are needed throughout the Refuge.

Time Commitment:

Volunteer Refuge Ambassadors are typically scheduled for one 3-hour shift per week. Seasonal demands allow for additional shifts from late spring through the summer. Please let us know if you cannot commit to a shift every week (or year-round), as we are occasionally able to work with non-standard schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Location

The Maine Coastal Islands Nation Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at 9 Water Street, Rockland Maine (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/maine-coastal-islands-complex). A second office is located in Milbridge, Maine, but this office typically does not have public programs. The offices and resources for public events created by Friends of Maine Coast Islands (mainecoastislands.org) are located in the Rockland Visitor Center building, and the public spaces are primarily on the ground floor, and an art gallery on the second floor that can be accessed by stairs and elevator. The facility meets universal design (ADA) standards. This is the primary location for all volunteer activities, although there may be opportunities to work with the public in other locations for special events.

Qualifications:

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge does not discriminate in employment and volunteer opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. We encourage applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

Do you love the coast of Maine, lighthouse or sharing history? Are you outgoing or enjoy interacting with people?

Volunteer for the Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, joining the 30+ Volunteer Docents who conduct tours inside the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. Situated on a bluff 35-feet above the Gulf of Maine, you will never have an “office” in your life that offers a more magnificent view!

No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and interest. An orientation of duties and information about the lighthouse will prepare you to enhance each visitor's experience.

Volunteer Docents help to:

If interested, click Respond and we will share your info with the volunteer who organizes the docent training and scheduling.

SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Visitation Volunteers are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.Key Responsibilities:Visit an elderly person 2-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed uponNotify the SEARCH program of any changes or concerns regarding the person?s circumstancesSend in a monthly service reportMaintain regular communication with SEARCH staffUnderstand and adhere to the principle of confidentialityHandle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report them accurately to the person served and to the programThe SEARCH Visitation Volunteer supports the mission of the SEARCH program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.To learn more about this opportunity and fill out our online volunteer application, please click here!

SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Visitation Volunteers are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.Key Responsibilities:Visit an elderly person 2-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed uponNotify the SEARCH program of any changes or concerns regarding the person's circumstancesSend in a monthly service reportMaintain regular communication with SEARCH staffUnderstand and adhere to the principle of confidentialityHandle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report them accurately to the person served and to the programThe SEARCH Visitation Volunteer supports the mission of the SEARCH program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.To learn more and fill out a volunteer application, please click here!

SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Visitation Volunteers are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.Key Responsibilities:Visit an elderly person 2-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed uponNotify the SEARCH program of any changes or concerns regarding the person's circumstancesSend in a monthly service reportMaintain regular communication with SEARCH staffUnderstand and adhere to the principle of confidentialityHandle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report them accurately to the person served and to the programThe SEARCH Visitation Volunteer supports the mission of the SEARCH program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.To learn more about this opportunity and fill out our online volunteer application, please click here!

Do you love to paint, make art, sew, cook, play and instrument or  have a skill you would love to share? 

Mobius, Inc needs you. 

Join our team as a Volunteer. Your valuable time that you donate is a gift will have a direct impact on the agency and the people we serve.

As a volunteer, spending time with our clients and dedicated staff will be one of the most rewarding and fun experiences you can have.

Become a grassroots animal rights leader as a volunteer Changemaker Captain! Inspire, empower, and cultivate relationships with fellow advocates. Tailor your experience based on your skills and aspirations with our support.

Gain leadership, activism, and relational organizing skills. Make a real impact in ending animal suffering. Stay informed with exclusive campaign updates and opportunities.

Access resources, trainings, and toolkits through our Changemaker Community Center. Enhance project management and office productivity skills. Expand your network and receive official THL merchandise.

Recruit and lead a team of Changemakers in your community. Organize events and activities supporting key program areas. Encourage campaign actions both digitally and on the ground.

No prior activism experience required. If you're 18+, share our mission, and are friendly, communicative, and organized, you're a perfect fit. Connect, advocate, and approach with clarity and professionalism.

Join us and host meetups, engage with media, collaborate with restaurants, and more. Make a difference in the lives of animals. Apply today and be part of our community-driven movement for animal rights!

Click here to sign up and let your Field Organizer know you're interested in the Captain role.

Trekkers created the One to One Program for students who could benefit from one-on-one mentoring from caring adults within their community. Unlike our expedition-based programs, One to One provides the necessary infrastructure for you and a student to meet, connect and build a meaningful relationship by spending time together in the community.

We will match you and a student together based upon gender and shared interests and experiences. These commonalities typically serve as a springboard for you and your student to begin a mentoring relationship.

The Trekkers model was built upon the principle that programs don’t change lives, relationships do. Following this philosophy, your main priority as a One to One mentor is to build a relationship with your student. We also ask that you:

The amount of time required to be a One to One mentor varies. Some students need support during a crisis while others could benefit greatly from a mentoring relationship for months and, possibly, years. Upon submitting an application, you will meet with a Trekkers staff member to discuss the best meeting times and frequency for your schedule.

In addition to the mentor pre-screening process, you will be required to attend a mentor training before partaking in the program. During this training you’ll learn mentoring basics, have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your areas of strength and weakness. We also have resources for mentors such as common “Dos and Don’ts,” mentoring activities and more. Throughout your course as a One to One mentor, we would like you to update us frequently, voicing any concerns and asking pertinent questions.

As a One to One mentor, you will play a unique and vital role in your student’s life. Simply by being a supportive and caring presence, you may feel great personal satisfaction. Together with your student, you’ll have opportunities to explore different resources in your community and experience new things.

If you’re interested in becoming a One to One mentor, you can:

Many students in the community could use individual academic support during the school year. Like the One to One program, Trekkers views tutoring as an opportunity to provide students a safety-net of support beyond expeditions. You do not need previous tutoring or teaching experience to volunteer as a tutor.

Trekkers always matches each tutor and student together to suit the tutor’s academic strengths and the student’s needs. We want to ensure that whatever subject you tutor, you feel competent and confident in working with a student.

We ask that you:

The time and frequency of tutoring sessions vary from student to student. As a tutor, you will meet with a student during times that suit both your and the student’s schedules. Some tutors meet with students once or twice a week throughout the year. Others will tutor students until their grade improves – sometimes just a few weeks.

Although Trekkers does not offer a tutor training, after completing your application you will meet with a Trekkers staff person to review expectations, ask questions and discuss your availability. Before your first tutoring session, you also will attend a meeting with your student, your student’s parent(s) and a Trekkers staff member to break the ice and decide upon a session schedule. Throughout your time as a tutor, a Trekkers staff member will be available to support you and help you resolve any issues you might encounter.

While the benefits often vary from tutor to tutor, our tutors derive personal satisfaction from giving back to the community. As a tutor, you’ll build a special relationship with a student and gain experience in teaching and mentoring.

If you’re interested in becoming a tutor, you can:

Trekkers often achieves our fundraising goals through hosting annual events that require many volunteers. Our current annual fundraising events include Trekkers 5K Run/Walk, July Fired Up event, Auctions and others.

As Trekkers continues to grow, we are seeking to expand our current annual fundraisers and develop more events in the future to support and enrich our core programming.

We are seeking volunteers to support every aspect of our fundraising events. “Getting the word out” before an event ensures the greatest community participation and largely contributes to that event’s success. Furthermore, our fundraising events require many helping hands during the events themselves. From pre-event promotion to flipping pancakes and post-event cleanup, there are opportunities for everyone! Specific areas in which we could use your support are:

Volunteers can contribute as little as an hour during an event to as much as 10 hours a week in the months prior to an event. We would welcome anything than you can give. Before you volunteer, you will meet with a Trekkers staff member to discuss your role and the corresponding dates and times of your volunteer position.

If you are interested in supporting our fundraisers and events, you must complete the following steps:

Each of Trekkers’ six classes participates in a different educational expedition within the continental United States every year. Our expedition mentors range in age from the late teens to mid-seventies, and while some have extensive experience in youth development or the outdoors, many do not. As Trekkers begins enrolling 7th graders from Rockland, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Cushing, Saint George and Owls Head, our need for expedition mentors will continue to grow.

The Trekkers model was built upon the principle that programs don’t change lives, relationships do. Following this philosophy, your main priority as an expedition mentor is to build relationships with students. During the expedition we ask that you:

The length of our overnight expeditions varies from 2 to 15 days. We also offer short day-trips throughout the year.

In addition to the mentor pre-screening process, we require all expedition mentors to attend a leadership training before heading out on an expedition. During this training, we will review expectations, safety procedures, mentoring basics and much more.

During the expedition itself, the Program Manager will hold nightly leadership meetings to debrief the successes and challenges of the day and support you in setting specific leadership goals for yourself.

These are some of the benefits of volunteering for a Trekkers expedition:

And the relationships you’ll form will be as fun, engaging and powerful as the trip itself!

If you’re interested in becoming an expedition mentor, you can:

Trekkers has many administrative volunteer opportunities that complement a variety of skills and experience. From data entry and mailings to website redesign, we appreciate any and all office support.

Most notably, we would like volunteers who could assist in:

As an administrative volunteer, you decide how many hours to contribute. Certain projects may require more time than others, and before you begin volunteering, you and a Trekkers staff member will discuss your role and time commitment.

If you are interested in becoming an administrative volunteer, you must complete the following steps:

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

Many of our wonderful folks have  life goals around creating Art.  We have had two very successful shows in the community but the pandemic meant  we lost our  ability to provide instruction. Art has been an integral part of MOBIUS, Inc. and with your help we can return it to a vital place again.

Would you like to offer an hour or two to paint alongside and offer advice to our artists? Staff will transport and provide personal supports during this time, even hand over hand if needed.

This could be a one time thing which requires no  background checks,  just your talent and enthusiasm OR you could offer a series and Mobius would provide you with some simple training  and a background check to meet state requirements,

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:

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

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

Do you love to share history? Are you also friendly and outgoing? We might have the perfect volunteer position for you! Pejepscot History Center is looking for a greeter at our headquarters, 159 Park Row, Brunswick. Our headquarters houses the Pejepscot Museum--which has 2 galleries of rotating exhibits, a museum shop, and our extensive archival collection. As a museum greeter, you would be the first face visitors encounter and have a variety of tasks, ranging from selling historic house tour tickets for the Skolfield-Whittier House and Joshua L. Chamberlain House, providing information about the museum and local area, taking simple research questions, answering phones, and admin tasks. We're open Tuesday-Saturday and have morning and afternoon shifts available. Most of our volunteers work one shift per week (2-3 hours). Training and support are provided by a dedicated and friendly staff. Volunteering with PHC has many benefits including free historic house tours, a museum shop discount, and discounted or free admission to our many events. If you'd like more information or are interested in this position, we'd love to hear from you! 

We have been hard at work planning safe arrangements that will allow us to have a full season (5/31-10/31) of historic house tours, programming, and operations. Volunteers are key to that success and we’re keen to continue growing our volunteer team. We are accepting applications of interest for volunteer docents at our historic house museums. Our docents love what they do, so giving back feels as much like giving to yourself! Expand your knowledge of history, meet people from around the country and the world, and share your enthusiasm for the people of the Greater Brunswick Maine community. We need docents for both house museums—the Victorian time capsule Skolfield-Whittier House and the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, home of the Civil War hero. (Both houses have multiple stories and require climbing stairs.) Training will begin late spring, with a goal of having new docents in place at the end of May. If you are interested in being docent, please complete an online Volunteer Application. For more information, please call 207.729.6606 or visit www.pejepscothistorical.org. 

YOU can make a difference in the life of a senior!  Many of our elderly community members are isolated and lonely.  Most are unable to drive or take public transportation and don't always have family available to help them.  You can make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, visits, help with errands or grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, or help with correspondence.  Some of our seniors just need someone to talk to, and to tell the stories of their very interesting lives growing up and working in Maine.  If you can spend two to four hours a week with a senior, please contact us.  See what a difference you can make and discover the rewards of volunteering!

Volunteers go through background checks and an orientation focusing on safety protocols. Extra safety protocols are in place during COVID-19 with most volunteers providing phone reassurance and doing errands for clients to minimize in-person contact.

YOU can make a difference in the life of a senior!  Many of our elderly community members are isolated and lonely.  Most are unable to drive or take public transportation and don't always have family available to help them.  You can make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, visits, help with errands or grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, or help with correspondence.  Some of our seniors just need someone to talk to, and to tell the stories of their very interesting lives growing up and working in Maine.  If you can spend two to four hours a week with a senior, please contact us.  See what a difference you can make and discover the rewards of volunteering!

Volunteers go through background checks and an orientation focusing on safety protocols. Extra safety protocols are in place during COVID-19 with most volunteers providing phone reassurance and doing errands for clients to minimize in-person contact.

YOU can make a difference in the life of a senior!  Many of our elderly community members are isolated and lonely.  Most are unable to drive or take public transportation and don't always have family available to help them.  You can make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, visits, help with errands or grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, or help with correspondence.  Some of our seniors just need someone to talk to, and to tell the stories of their very interesting lives growing up and working in Maine.  If you can spend two to four hours a week with a senior, please contact us.  See what a difference you can make and discover the rewards of volunteering!

Volunteers go through background checks and an orientation focusing on safety protocols. Extra safety protocols are in place during COVID-19 with most volunteers providing phone reassurance and doing errands for clients to minimize in-person contact.

Are you new to the Greater Bath area? Would you like to meet someone who knows the area well and would love to have you visit? We have many elderly people in the area that are still independent and living alone.  They are isolated because they cannot drive anymore or maybe they have family members who are unable to help. Many of their friends have passed away or cannot come to see them as often. They are lonely. We match a volunteer with one elderly person. The two of you can then make plans to just visit, take a walk, go shopping or to a medical appointment, or maybe just share a simple meal. The opportunity to do something they haven't been able to do in a long time is exciting to the senior and very rewarding to our volunteers! The SEARCH Program has seniors waiting for a volunteer in many towns in the Bath area, including all of Sagadahoc County. If you would enjoy bringing some sunshine into the life of a lonely senior, please contact us!

Volunteers go through background checks and an orientation focusing on safety protocols. Extra safety protocols are in place during COVID-19 with most volunteers providing phone reassurance and doing errands for clients to minimize in-person contact.

LCHA has openings for docents at all three of our museums: the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, the Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta.

Museum Docents are crucial to our operations. They greet guests, sell museum tickets, and give museum tours. This opportunity is a great fit for people will a variety of skills and interests. A curiously about local history, building architecture, or community heritage and/or an interest in meeting new people will be helpful to the museum docent.

Training is provided and docents can choose volunteer shifts that fit their schedule.

Volunteer Advocates are always needed to help cover our 24-hour helpline.  Do your friends tell you that you are a very good listener?  Are you a compassionate and caring person with excellent personal boundaries? Our 44-hour crisis intervention training prepares our volunteers to take calls from people who are affected by domestic violence. These are people in our communities who might be directly affected as a victim, concerned about a family member, or a professional needing information on how to help the person they are working with. Volunteers usually take calls from the comfort of their own home and always have a staff member available to back them up.  

To learn more, contact Hannah at hannahhi@newhopemidcoast.org and/or complete and return our volunteer application  found at this link: https://newhopemidcoast.org/take-action/volunteer-options/

*If you are interested in volunteering, please visit this link, which will take you to our website's interest form, to ensure you are connected with the correct county manager

Major Role:

(1) Create an environment that allows a restorative conversation to take place and facilitate a repair agreement with integrity. (2) Lead Facilitators only: Coordinate logistics and track progress of your case through to completion.

The Facilitator’s Responsibility to Conference Participants:

Every facilitator is expected to:

Responsibility, Honesty, Integrity, Service to Community, Positive Adult Role Models, and High Expectations. 

Lead facilitators are also expected to:

*If you are interested in volunteering, please visit this link, which will take you to our website's interest form, to ensure you are connected with the correct county manager

Facilitators- (1) Create an environment that allows a restorative conversation to take place and facilitate a repair agreement with integrity. (2) Lead Facilitators only: Coordinate logistics and track progress of your case through to completion.

Mentors- 

Surrogate-(1) Participate in an environment that allows a restorative conversation to take place and contribute to a repair agreement with integrity. 2. Have direct or indirect experience with harm related to the harm caused in the case they volunteer to surrogate for.

Drivers-Willing to transport program participants when needed to decrease barriers to success

Neutral Community Members-Participate in an environment that allows a restorative conversation to take place and contribute to a repair agreement with integrity

Steering Team Members- Contact for most current info 

Open Table Members-Contact for most current info 

Partner with  a consumer to walk in the community. Walking buddies partner with people who need companionship to navigate the streets in their community.  Walking buddies  can choose the best time for them and their walking partner. Generally, buddies walk for an hour a week but this can increase over time as fitness also increases. This is in the Lincoln County Area.

Mobius, Inc, provides volunteer training and background checks at no cost to the volunteers.

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:

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

We are an adult day, social program for seniors experiencing a cognitive impairment. Come socialize, sing, craft and engage in other activities to stimulate and provide a sense of belonging to our “club” members while providing caregivers a break.

3 ½ hour sessions, 1 day a week, Monday thru Friday. Training is provided.

Easy access in Bath, plenty of parking – give of yourself and make someone’s day special!

Please call for more details at 207-729-7581, Nancy Herk, Executive Director. Background Checks are required. 

Bath-Brunswick Respite Care is a 501(c) 3 non profit

The AOEC is a member of Best Buddies Maine. Best Buddies works to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

We are actively seeking buddies for this program! We are particularly in need of young adults who want to pair with peers with IDD. 

We are currently seeking mentors for the 2021-2022 academic year. In the School Program, Bigs meet with their Littles typically for 45-60 minutes the same day and time once per week at a local elementary or middle school. School-Based Mentors are volunteers from area businesses, high school and college students, and community members. This is a minimum of one school-year commitment, and there is no contact with the child outside of the school. During their time together, school-based matches engage in a number of activities that include academic support, playing board or card games, creating a craft or art project, reading a book together, taking part in a group activity or simply talking and listening. Children who participate in the program have been identified by guidance counselors, teachers and parents as in need of extra one-on-one attention due to reasons such as poor academic performance, classroom behavior and low self esteem. The consistent presence of a caring older friend and positive role model can have a significant impact on a child! 

We have been hard at work planning safe arrangements that will allow us to have a full season (5/31-10/31) of historic house tours, programming, and operations. Volunteers are key to that success and we’re keen to continue growing our volunteer team. This season we are continuing our restoration project in the historic garden at the back of the Skolfield-Whittier House. We will be clearing the winter's detritus, building a fence, installing new plant beds, and caring for existing plantings. If you are a person who likes to be outside and get your hands dirty, please contact us to be part of our volunteer team! If you would like to register your interest in being a volunteer, please complete an online Volunteer Application. For more information, please call 207.729.6606 or visit www.pejepscothistorical.org.

We have been hard at work planning safe arrangements that will allow us to have a full season (5/31-10/31) of historic house tours, programming, and operations. Volunteers are key to that success and we’re keen to continue growing our volunteer team. We have a number of projects that we are working on behind the scenes in an effort to make our archives more accessible to researchers. Many of these projects involve digitizing and organizing documents. This work requires a detail-oriented mind and proficiency and willingness to work on computers. You will work under the supervision of PHC staff and no specialist or museum experience is necessary (although we always welcome it!). If you are interested in collections or archives this is an excellent opportunity for a bit of experience. If you would like to register your interest in being a volunteer, please complete an online Volunteer Application. For more information, please call 207.729.6606 or visit www.pejepscothistorical.org.

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:

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:

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:

Charting, phone calls, stock exam rooms, filing, perscription assistant help, data entry

Charting, phone calls, stock exam, filing, perscription assistant help

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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