New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, is seeking volunteers for Shop for Hope, our largest annual fundraiser. Shifts are typically 3-4 hours, require the ability to hang clothing, and range from Monday, July 8 through Sunday, July 14. All shifts are in Rockland. We welcome individuals of all ages and genders.
If you would like to assist with this year's Shop for Hope, please contact Joan at (207) 691.5969 or developmentdirector@newhopemidcoast.org. Thank you!
Shop for Hope, 2024: Volunteer Shifts:
All shifts are at the Flanagan Center, 61 Limerock Street, Rockland unless otherwise indicated.
Shifts require teamwork and the ability to sort/hang clothes unless otherwise indicated. Lunch will be available for all who are working mid-day shifts. Please join us!
- Monday, July 8: Set up
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
*Lifting bins/boxes w/clothing and hangers as well racks and tables; set up racks/tables
12 noon - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 9: Set up
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 10: Set up
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (minimal lifting possible)
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 11: Set up and VIP Night (No lunch provided on this day only)
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (minimal lifting possible)
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Shift may be cancelled if set up is complete)
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- (VIP Night)
Fri, July 12: Community Shopping Day #1
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sat, July 13: Community Shopping Day #2
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 14: Breakdown *Some local travel to return items for a few people with trucks/vans; all others welcome also *Lifting and packing, break down racks and tables. Non-lifters welcome also for packing only! 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
