Opportunities From: VolunteerME Southern Maine

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students! 

EnCorps STEM Teachers Program’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor and commit to providing quality education to the students who need your mentorship the most. As a STEMx Tutor, you will be paired with a student for two consecutive semesters. If you choose, you can be paired with more than one student. 

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, currently under-performing in math, in order to ready them for the rigor of high school mathematics that will provide them access to education that will help them break the cycle of poverty, pursue higher education, and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to empower students and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/apply

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students! 

EnCorps STEM Teachers Program’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor and commit to providing quality education to the students who need your mentorship the most. As a STEMx Tutor, you will be paired with a student for two consecutive semesters. If you choose, you can be paired with more than one student. 

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, currently under-performing in math, in order to ready them for the rigor of high school mathematics that will provide them access to education that will help them break the cycle of poverty, pursue higher education, and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to empower students and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students! 

EnCorps STEM Teachers Program’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor and commit to providing quality education to the students who need your mentorship the most. As a STEMx Tutor, you will be paired with a student for two consecutive semesters. If you choose, you can be paired with more than one student. 

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, currently under-performing in math, in order to ready them for the rigor of high school mathematics that will provide them access to education that will help them break the cycle of poverty, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to empower students and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students!

EnCorps’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps as a STEMx Tutor to provide quality education to the students who need it most.

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

In order to be considered for a STEMx tutor position you must meet one of the below eligibility scenarios: 

All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to middle school students in low-income communities. These students are currently under-performing in math(Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I). In order to prepare them for the rigor of high school mathematics, STEMx Tutors will provide them access to quality education that will help them break the cycle of income barriers, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students!

EnCorps’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps as a STEMx Tutor to provide quality education to the students who need it most.

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

In order to be considered for a STEMx tutor position you must meet one of the below eligibility scenarios: 

All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to middle school students in low-income communities. These students are currently under-performing in math(Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I). In order to prepare them for the rigor of high school mathematics, STEMx Tutors will provide them access to quality education that will help them break the cycle of income barriers, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students!

EnCorps’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps as a STEMx Tutor to provide quality education to the students who need it most.

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

In order to be considered for a STEMx tutor position you must meet one of the below eligibility scenarios: 

All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to middle school students in low-income communities. These students are currently under-performing in math(Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I). In order to prepare them for the rigor of high school mathematics, STEMx Tutors will provide them access to quality education that will help them break the cycle of income barriers, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/apply

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students!

EnCorps’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps as a STEMx Tutor to provide quality education to the students who need it most.

STEMx Volunteer expectations:

Program qualification requirements:

In order to be considered for a STEMx tutor position you must meet one of the below eligibility scenarios: 

All candidates must also be eligible to work in the US and currently live in the US

Recruitment Timeline: 

Please note: May 13th was the last day to submit an application for the 2022 cohort. The application for the 2023 cohort will officially open on July 1, 2022. In the meantime please register now on our website for a recruiter to be in touch in July.

Value of your time:

EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to middle school students in low-income communities. These students are currently under-performing in math(Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I). In order to prepare them for the rigor of high school mathematics, STEMx Tutors will provide them access to quality education that will help them break the cycle of income barriers, pursue higher education and secure jobs in the 21st century.

Want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today!

Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/apply

PURPOSE OF JOB: Provide essential customer service to visitors by welcoming them to the museum and processing their purchases.

RESPONSIBILITES:

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity is open from mid-June to mid-October, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Shifts are in 3.25 hour increments (9:45 am to 1 pm, 1 pm to 4:15 pm) with two people scheduled for each shift (one as a Museum Docent/Tour Guide, the other as a Museum Store Volunteer). Last tour is at 3:30 pm.

CHARACTERISTICS AND EXPERIENCE

TRAINING/ORIENTATION PROVIDED:

Tutors would meet online (Zoom, Google Meet or another online platform) with the same ESOL student once a week for an hour to review and reinforce work that they do in their classes at Portland Adult Education. Tutors and students may also meet in-person at Portland Adult Education on 14 Locust Street at a mutually convenient time during the morning, afternoon, or evening. 

The HIAS Refugee Resettlement Program at the Jewish Community Alliance is looking for volunteers to help move furniture and household items into the homes of newly arrived families. 

Specific tasks include: Transporting, lifting and moving furniture from specified locations and delivering to designated apartments/houses with supervision. Must be able to life 40-50 lbs., and to carry furniture on staircases. A large vehicle to help transport items is appreciated but not required. 

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with refugee clients and help welcome them into the local community by preparing their new home. 

Your presence is needed!!  Free hospice volunteer classes to be scheduled.  Learn how you can improve the quality of life for patients, lessen their isolation and comfort them and their caregivers. Beacon Hospice needs volunteers to provide companionship to terminally ill patients and their families. We need people from Woolwich to Ogunquit and out to the NH border. You may provide a friendly visit or give a caregiver a break.  You may be drawn to sit "vigil" at the bedside.  Perhaps you are a Veteran who would like to support other veterans who are near the end of their journeys?   Or do you have a certified therapy dog who enjoys making new friends?  If so, we welcome you to explore these and other possibilities with us.  Classes will be held at the Beacon Hospice South Portland office located near the Maine Mall.  For more information, please call 207-772-0929. The rewards you will receive from this work will far exceed the time you put in! Thank you.

Join our Kennebunk ReStore volunteer team. We are lucky to have a very dedicate group of volunteers who typically volunteer on a weekly basis. Volunteering with us is a great way to get involved in the community. We have also had many students and adults complete their community service hours with us.

The ReStore isn't only about heavy lifting! If you have lifting restrictions we still have plenty of opportunities. Volunteer roles can include, receiving donations, assisting the cashier, testing appliances, cleaning items, customer interaction, hardware organization, special projects, getting the sales floor ready for the day. 

We have volunteer shifts available Wed-Sat from 9:00-12:00 and 12:00-4:00

Please email us for more information at program@habitatyorkcounty.org or create a volunteer profile at www.habitatyorkcounty.org/volunteer 

We are a donation collection center in constant need of basic material needs.

We ask companies to donate hygiene and first aid items, clothing, and kitchenware.

We will provide training and a script to assist you in making requests.

Please email volunteer@maineneeds.org

Are you a retired professional or tradesperson who would like to continue using your skills? How would you like to offer your services in exchange for other services you need, for example pet sitting, language classes, sewing, clerical help, writing or research, cooking, or other professional services?

Our members are looking for services from bookkeepers, accountants, lawyers, health care professionals, architects, marketers, software developers, designers, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, cleaners, woodworkers, gardeners, landscapers, and mechanics. Interested? Check out our website www.hourexchangeportland.org or email us at hepboard@gmail.com.

Mayo Street Arts is a 501c3 non-profit and a vibrant haven for the arts located in East Bayside.

We are seeking volunteers to help us get the word out about our art, theater, and puppet events. This is an ongoing request for volunteers to help us put up event posters around our neighborhood and across Portland. 

MSA will provide a list of locations, and volunteers can choose to walk, bike, or drive to put up the event posters. Volunteers are welcome to poster on their own schedule. 

Are you interested in supporting local families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing food insecurity? 

Well, if so, you've found one of many great organizations doing that very thing! 

The Locker Project has a wide array of opportunities from hosting a food drive to picking up Standard Baking bread and bagging it at our warehouse to coming to a fresh food event where local and rescued produce is shared with our neighbors. All opportunities are in Greater Portland. 

To volunteer at the Locker Project, first fill out this form. Information given here will keep us informed about you so we can meet you where you're at. 

After, a volunteer or staff member will follow up with information and provide access to our Signup Genius page. This page is where you will see available opportunities (packing bags, Standard Pickups, fresh food events, etc).

Bernard, Leonnelle and their child (girl - 1) live in Portland and are from Burkina Faso. Leonnelle is a nurse and Bernard is a project manager and they like walking, music and movies, shopping, cooking, learning English, and reading. They need legal help as well as assistance with finding an apartment and transportation. They speak French, Lingala, Moore, Portuguese and some English. 

What does mentoring look like? That’s up to you and the family. In less complicated times, we like our mentors to take a more hands-on approach to help mentees integrate into the community- such as including them in family outings & introducing them to the area. Currently, mentoring can be done while social distancing and some support can be provided remotely. Checking in regularly, sending along translated info regarding COVID-19, helping mentees locate resources- these are all things that can be done while maintaining safe distance if this is preferred by mentor and mentees. We still ask that anyone applying to mentor through WTS live local to the Portland area, so that you can begin an in-person relationship with your mentees once you feel safe doing so.  

Friendly visitors add so much to the lives of the residents and members at the Cedars. The goal of being a friendly visitor is to provide companionship to our residents and members. This may be done through reading, playing games, sharing stories, writing a letter or just conversing. The resident usually indicates how they would like this time to be spent. Our friendly visitors often assist residents by escorting or transporting to and from activities provided within our community. Traits of a friendly visitor here at The Cedars include: The ability to relate effectively, positively and compassionately with residents, members and staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Interest in getting to know residents personally. Ability to work with minimal supervision once tasks and responsibilities have been clearly defined. Ability to learn to transport residents in wheel chairs

TIP volunteers are citizens of all ages and occupations who have a deep desire to help others. Many of the volunteers have been through a traumatic experience themselves and realize the importance of immediate support from a caring and knowledgeable person.

To be a TIP volunteer, it takes...

Generosity, a willingness to give your time to others

Understanding, because their lives might be very different from your own

Empathy, an ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes and feel what they must feel

Compassion, to truly care about making someone else's life better

Patience, because the process doesn't always go as smoothly as it might

Dedication, to stick with the call and see it through

We are an all-volunteer, non-profit, public benefit corporation serving the communities of Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cumberland, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Scarborough and Windham. TIP volunteers are specially trained citizens who are available 24/7/365 to be called upon by emergency responders (police officers, firefighters, paramedics and hospital personnel) to assist family members, witnesses, and other bystanders in the first few hours following a traumatic event wherein victims and survivors often feel hopeless, confused, and in emotional shock.

Victims and survivors are often confronted with circumstances and situations for which they are totally unprepared and they often feel devastated, alone, and overwhelmed. The emergency responders on scene must focus on their job duties and responsibilities during a crisis and are not able to provide the immediate support victims and survivors need. TIP volunteers are able to provide that much needed immediate emotional and practical support to those they are called to be with.

TIP volunteers are dispatched at the request of police officers, firefighters, paramedics and hospital personnel to assist:

What Do TIP Volunteers Do?

Volunteer Requirements:

There are opportunities for couples to volunteer, train together, and go out on calls together. However, as two volunteers - they would be responsible for registering for a total of 6 combined shifts, and at least one person would have to respond to a call during each of those times.

Furniture Friends is in need of one-time or reoccurring volunteer groups to help deliver furniture to our clients in need.

Our volunteer groups commit to a three hour time-frame to serve families in Greater Portland. It is a volunteer opportunity that is active and builds teamwork, ideal for various service groups and corporate volunteer days. We work with both youth and adult volunteers.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@furniturefriends.org to discuss our opportunities. We look forward to partnering with you. 

Thank you!

The Adopt-a-Trail program at Mount A is an all-volunteer effort that provides individuals an opportunity to help conserve and maintain our trails. By “adopting” a trail in the Mount A Conservation Region, volunteers take responsibility for helping with trail upkeep. Trail adopters become helpful assistants by monitoring their chosen trail and providing some basic maintenance throughout the year.

Who can adopt a trail? Any interested family, organization, individual or neighborhood group can care for a trail. The primary adopter must be at least 18 years old, however, involving youngsters is highly encouraged!

What are the duties of an Adopt-a-Trail volunteer? The expectation is for adopters to provide basic assistance to the Conservation Crew in maintaining their selected trail. Activities include keeping the trail surface and corridor clear, cleaning drainage ditches, and clearing debris from bridges, stairs, and viewing decks. Other responsibilities include litter clean-up, maintaining the trailhead area, and reporting trail hazards for safety issues.

Of major importance, adopters serve as an extra set of eyes for the Conservation Crew. A once-a-season visit (every three months, winter optional) to your trail provides vital assistance in keeping up with trail maintenance. Additional visits after storms or whenever convenient are certainly appreciated.

Training: Mount A staff will provide orientation and train volunteers in safe techniques for accomplishing Adopt-a-Trail duties, and work with groups to get them started. Staff will work with volunteers until both parties are comfortable, and will continue to coordinate activities after the adopters are working on their own.

If you are interested in adopting a trail, please click here to fill out our Volunteer Form. Be Sure to Check the "Adopt a Trail Program" box!

Also- there will be a Community Work Day on June 4th to introduce folks to the Adopt-A-Trail program!

Is your family, group or organization looking for a volunteer opportunity? Mount A is seeking seasonal volunteers to help us care for our native plant beds! Native plants are adapted to local environmental conditions, provide vital habitat, help maintain species diversity, and are kept in check by natural succession.

Volunteers will "adopt" a summit plant bed and take responsibility for its upkeep (weeding, mulching, etc.). Once trained, adopters can work at their own pace and on their own schedule throughout the season. A time commitment of one growing season is required (approx. May-Sept).

No tools? No problem! Tools and gloves are provided to those who need them!

Mount A needs Friends! 

he Friends of Mount Agamenticus (FOMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer advocacy and stewardship group for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program. The role of the Friends is to assist Program staff in carrying out educational, interpretive, community outreach and public use objectives without compromising the integrity of the region’s sensitive ecological habitat.

Vision: Inspiring stewardship of our surroundings. We envision a community that is educated about and inspired to protect the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region.

Values: We are guided by the belief that al people should have the opportunity to connect with and enjoy the outdoors, clean water, and native habitats in a healthy and balanced ecosystem.

Mission: To establish Mount A as a beacon for understanding our need to actively manage and protect our natural resources; guiding our community to explore the relationships between people and nature.

If you are interested in learning more about FOMA or becoming a Friend, click here.

Furniture Friends is in need of volunteer drivers to help pick up and deliver furniture. 

We are looking for volunteers who can drive a 16 ft box truck from our office location, and/or use their own pick-up trucks/vehicles to help collect furniture from donors. Volunteers can choose to volunteer directly from our office location, or to function as a 'satellite volunteer'. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@furniturefriends.org for inquiries and further information.

Thank you!

Furniture Friends is in need of volunteers who can pick up local furniture donations in their respective vehicles. 'Satellite Drivers' either deliver the furniture to our warehouse, or we can retrieve furniture from their home/garage.

Anyone who drives a pick-up truck, van, vehicle with roof-racks, etc. are great candidates!

If interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@furniturefriends.org.

Regional Transportation Program, (RTP), located in Westbrook, Maine has provided specialized transportation services for the elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Cumberland County for the past 40 years. RTP is looking to expand it's Board of Directors with compassionate individuals interested in guiding the mission of this important nonprofit agency. The term is three years and fundraising is not required for this position. If interested in more information about becoming a board member, please contact Jack DeBeradinis, Executive Director at jackd@rtprides.org

RTP is looking for great people who want to help others get to their appointments! You drive your own vehicle and receive mileage reimbursement at $0.50 per mile, along with the knowledge that you are helping others. We required a clean driving record and the ability to pass criminal and DHHS background checks. We also provide Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid, Passenger Assistance Training, Disability Awareness & Sensitivity along with much more. The cool thing about being a volunteer, besides helping people, is that you get to set your days and times you are available. Of course, we need people who can drive in the morning and afternoons the most, but we appreciate any time you can give us. If you are interested in learning more about being or becoming a volunteer driver, please contact Danielle at 207-615-0393 or you can email her at hr@rtprides.org We look forward to hearing from you.

Drivers support the New Mainer population in Freeport by providing rides to community members who require assistance getting to appointments, grocery stores, etc.  

Rides are available to those who are temporarily or permanently unable to drive, have no vehicle, and have no other means of transportation. The service is free of charge to all riders. 

This service is made possible through the generosity of our volunteer drivers. Volunteers donate their time, vehicle and fuel to provide this service. Our transportation program would not exist without our volunteer drivers!  Rides are scheduled several days in advance, using an on-line scheduling tool.  

Drivers need a valid driver's license, current insurance and to successfully pass a background check. 

Please complete our Driver Application on-line:  https://fcsmaine.org/driver-application/ 

Drivers support the FCS Age-Friendly Freeport-Pownal transportation program by providing rides to community members who require assistance getting to appointments, grocery stores, etc.

Rides are available to those who are temporarily or permanently unable to drive, have no vehicle, and have no other means of transportation. The service is free of charge to all riders. 

This service is made possible through the generosity of our volunteer drivers. Volunteers donate their time, vehicle and fuel to provide this service. The transportation program would not exist without them! 

Drivers need a valid driver's license, current insurance and to successfully pass a background check.

Please complete our Driver Application on-line:  https://fcsmaine.org/driver-application/ 

Volunteers at 40 Walch Drive in Portland assist the Operations team with the collecting, sorting, evaluating, organizing, preparing, and packaging medical supplies by specific criteria for shipment on our containers. Examples of tasks: reviewing donated items when the arrive, sorting like-for-like items together, cutting or wiping off dates, repackaging items, counting and bagging items, labeling items, moving items to medical categories, packing boxes and building pallets of boxed items. There is no minimum hours commitment for this work but it would be great to have a schedule to ensure that there is consistency of volunteering. These are the most common volunteer opportunities at PWH and there is always a need for help.

Volunteering is available in person by appointment ONLY.  The first step is to attend a new volunteer orientation now held over ZOOM, after which we will share with you the details of how to make an appointment and the precautions we have in place. 

Start by filling out our volunteer application: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1ngIVk-kLp39wALng0ZKXQ and feel free to email our Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Azalea Buch, azalea@partnersforworldhealth.org with questions!

Packers support the BackPack Program at FCS by packing bags full of snacks and meals for students to take home over the weekend.

The BackPack Program at FCS provides more than 50 children in K-12 in RSU5 who are living with the effects of chronic hunger with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to eat during weekends throughout the school year. Proper nutrition over the weekend ensures students can come to school on Monday ready to learn. 

This position is where the FCS Values Statement begins: “We are dedicated to helping one another with respect and compassion, in an inclusive and welcoming environment.” Volunteers here will be a friendly and informa­tive first point of contact for visitors as they come through the Center’s main entrance. Greeters will direct patrons to the Food Pantry, Thrift Shop, bathrooms, etc.; and answer questions as they arise.

This shift can be performed standing and/or sitting.

Cashiers in the Thrift Shop are a welcoming first face as patrons enter the shop.  They also bag and ring patrons purchases up when ready to leave!

The Thrift Shop at Freeport Community Services is a primary source of revenue for FCS, most of which enables FCS to offer a myriad of programs and services to the community. Donations & recycling helps our planet by keeping useful items out of a landfill, helps strengthen our communities by funding programs and services for Freeport Community Services and provides a good opportunity for thrifty shoppers to find great bargains. 

The FCS Thrift Shop is among the best thrift stores in New England. It is welcoming, organized and conveniently located in downtown Freeport with free parking, and features a wide selection of in-season clothing and footwear, as well as housewares, furniture, vintage goods and collectibles. There’s always something new and unexpected at the Thrift Shop.

Cashiers receive a 10% volunteer discount and a first-look at items before they arrive on the Thrift Shop floor.

Sorting Room Assistants support the FCS Thrift Shop by working as part of a behind-the-scenes team in the Sorting Room to sort, fold, and hang donations before they go out to the Thrift Shop floor for sale.

This shift requires standing and the ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Distribution Assistants support the FCS Food Pantry by helping shoppers find what they are looking for in the pantry and restocking products as necessary.

This shift requires standing and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 

Donations Collectors support the FCS Food Pantry by picking up donations at local grocery stores, delivering them to the pantry, and helping to unload. 

Volunteers can use a truck provided by FCS to perform this duty.

This opportunity requires ability to walk, stand, and dynamic movements like bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, stooping as needed.

Greeters support the FCS Food Pantry by being a welcoming first point of contact for shoppers when they arrive, checking them into our database, and helping to maintain a queue as shoppers wait to be admitted into the pantry.

This position can be performed sitting and/or standing.

Tote Delivery supports the BackPack Program at FCS by delivering tote bags full of snacks and meals to local schools, where staff distribute them to students to take home over the weekend.

The BackPack Program at FCS provides more than 50 children in K-12 in RSU5 who are living with the effects of chronic hunger with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to eat during weekends throughout the school year. Proper nutrition over the weekend ensures students can come to school on Monday ready to learn. 

What does mentoring look like? That’s up to you and the family. In less complicated times, we like our mentors to take a more hands-on approach to help mentees integrate into the community- such as including them in family outings & introducing them to the area. Currently, mentoring can be done while social distancing and some support can be provided remotely. Checking in regularly, sending along translated info regarding COVID-19, helping mentees locate resources- these are all things that can be done while maintaining safe distance. We still ask that anyone applying to mentor through WTS live local to the Portland area, so that you can begin an in-person relationship with your mentees once you feel safe doing so. 

The FCS Community Meal is an opportunity for anyone to enjoy a homemade meal. The lunches are free of charge to anyone, from anywhere, and serve approximately 60-75 people on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. 

Volunteers working as part of the Cooking Team will communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator to determine a menu (based on surplus items in FCS' Food Pantry), which they will cook at FCS' kitchen on the Thursday before the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. The Cooking Team is responsible for cooking & bagging meals, as well as cleaning the kitchen.

We are looking for ongoing volunteers to spend time with young people in our drop-in afterschool programs located in public housing communities around Portland. Ages, interests, and abilities vary greatly between our programs so we are looking for volunteers who are interested in getting to know a lot of different youth and being a caring adult in their lives. 

We provide training for all volunteers and they are always paired with experienced staff members. Volunteers help us to distribute attention and activities to more youth in the space. A couple of hours in our program could consist of reading books with little ones, playing Uno with Middle School students, then helping a teen write an essay for school. Every day is unique and focused on the youth in the space and what their needs are that day.

We prefer volunteers who can commit to 2-3 hours per week on a given afternoon in one location so they can build relationships with and consistency for the youth in that neighborhood. If possible, we would like a two month minimum commitment, again for consistency for our youth. 

We require all volunteers to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination prior to volunteering. We also require masking and social distancing regardless of vaccination status in our program spaces. 

Our Clubhouses are now open for school year operations, with youth members in the Clubhouses from 2:30-6:00 Monday-Friday. Volunteers play a large role in the daily activities and programs our members participate in by giving of their time, passion and knowledge. Each of the five Clubhouses that make up the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine are looking for individuals to volunteer in after school homework help, arts, STEM, physical activities and more. Commitments are typically scheduled as a recurring weekly shift, allowing Club staff to plan activities around the volunteers in the Clubhouses on a particular day. Needs vary by Clubhouse but BGCSM is looking for individuals to assist in a wide range of programs with the aid of Club staff and group leaders. All Clubhouses - Portland, South Portland, Auburn/Lewiston, Riverton Park and Sagamore Village are seeking weekly volunteers.

Monday-Friday Volunteer Shifts: 1-2 hour shifts to assist in running activities – Homework help, 1 on 1 tutoring, STEM and Art activities, music lessons, gym games, mentoring and more. Please reach out to Luke Van Denend to join in the great work being done across Southern Maine. 

Junior Achievement (JA) is seeking friendly and motivated volunteers (from all occupations) to teach pre-planned courses on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy to Maine students. Volunteers lead sessions over the course of one-day or multiple weeks and work directly with the educator to schedule the lessons. Classes are taught during school hours and all materials and training is provided. 

If you're looking for an easy and rewarding way to give back, this is the program for you! Our volunteers come from all walks of life, from senior leadership to young professionals, to retired educators - everyone has work & life experience to share! If you've experienced adult life, you are qualified and have a tremendous amount to offer Maine students. There are opportunities to lead JA programs all over the state. For more info contact info@jamaine.org or visit JA Engage to see our current volunteer opportunities.  

PWH has a very active list of annual fundraising events that need a lot of volunteer support to be successful. Members of the Events Committee will provide support as needed for the individual events. See our website for this year’s events. This committee is looking for self-starters who want to help create, plan, and implement successful fundraising events. Members will meet biweekly in-person or via Zoom to create fun exciting events that will promote and propel the mission of PWH. Desired skills include: marketing, planning, sales, and an abundance of flexibility and creativity. 

For additional information or to get started with planning events with a dynamic and creative team, reach out to our Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Azalea, azalea@partnersforworldhealth.org!

Volunteers at the 312 Canco Road warehouse in Portland assist the Warehouse Manager and other volunteers with more traditional warehouse tasks. Examples of tasks: placing packed boxes on labeled shelves, unloading/loading the box truck, assisting with inventory projects, pairing crutches, bundling canes, pulling and labeling boxes in preparation for container shipments, repairing equipment, and cleaning items.. There is no minimum hours commitment for this work. 

For more information, feel free to reach out to our Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Azalea, azalea@partnersforworldhealth.org! 

Beacon Hospice needs cold noses for warm feelings!!  So many of our patients light up immediately when a dog comes to visit.  So we are recruiting handlers with certified dogs to join our team.  Dogs must be certified therapy dogs with insurance, have proof of rabies shots and be courteous citizens.  Handlers must complete 21 hours of direct patient care hospice volunteer training.  Free training will be arranged at a mutually convenient time at the South Portland office and consists of weekly 3-hour classes for 7 weeks. Classes to begin October 2021.  Pet visits will take place mostly at facilities.  For more information, please call Volunteer Coordinator Donna Teague at 207-772-0929. 

A key tool in our dementia care is the creation of a life chart for the patient who can no longer speak.  You can be instrumental in contacting family and gathering the life story of the patient suffering from Alzheimers and various dementias.  Then you can also create the collage, putting into graphic form the details of this person's life.  These posters help to preserve the identity of the person who can no longer tell you about themselves, thereby helping caregivers to know the person behind the disease and to find a bond with them.  Artistic skills are not essential so much as identifying what is most significant to the person and graphically portraying it.  Some patients are still able to connect with these images, families love them, and caregivers use them to find a way into their memories.  Training is 4 hours for doing the charts and 21 hours for contacting the families.  We will show you all you need to know.  Free volunteer training will take place at a mutually convenient time.  Please call Donna Teague at 207-772-0929 for more details.

From November 10-19, WinterKids supporters from across Maine, New Hampshire and beyond will be able to bid on our silent auction and support the WinterKids mission for the 2021 – 2022 season. On November 19th, we will be returning to a LIVE in-person celebration at the Portland House of Music. Hosted by Coast 93.1 Morning Show Host Blake Hayes, License to Chill will feature ten (in honor of our 10-year anniversary) high-ticket live auction items. The event will also feature one of WinterKids' favorite bands, Vinyl Tap.

WinterKids is looking for your support in gathering items for the silent auction portion of this event. Volunteers will be responsible for contacting local businesses and asking for donations, then coordinating with WinterKids' Staff to get items to the office. Requested commitment is at least 3 hours. Volunteers will receive an overview of the event and an orientation about WinterKids. 

Are you looking to volunteer with fun-loving people to make a difference? Please consider applying to be on Hour Exchange Portland's Board of Directors. Like its members, the board is down-to-earth, creative, and energetic. 

Strategic planning, organization and program management, and/or fundraising experience is helpful but not required. Attention to detail is a plus. Board members are expected to put in 8-10 hours a month (earning time dollars, of course!), including monthly Board meetings 6-8 PM the first Thursday of each month. Interested? Contact us at hourexchangeboard@gmail.com for more information.

Hour Exchange Portland is a community network of neighbors helping neighbors. Our more than 500 members share their talents and services, record their hours, then ‘spend’ them later on services they want. Everyone’s hours are equal. This is not barter. These are friendly, neighborly favors. Together we are restoring our local community currency based on relationships and time. Hour Exchange Portland is a non-profit with a history of almost 20 years. Learn more at: hourexchangeportland.org.

What does mentoring look like? That’s up to you and the family. In less complicated times, we like our mentors to take a more hands-on approach to help mentees integrate into the community- such as including them in family outings & introducing them to the area. Currently, mentoring can be done while social distancing and some support can be provided remotely. Checking in regularly, sending along translated info regarding COVID-19, helping mentees locate resources- these are all things that can be done while maintaining safe distance. We still ask that anyone applying to mentor through WTS live local to the Portland area, so that you can begin an in-person relationship with your mentees once you feel safe doing so. 

Welcoming the Stranger is actively looking for a volunteer willing to enter into a mentoring “friendship” with Maxime.  He lives in South Portland and is from Rwanda. He speaks Kinyarwanda and some English. (Jul 20, 2020)

Description: What does mentoring look like? That’s up to you and the family. Generally, mentors will take a hands-on approach to help mentees integrate into the community- such as including them in family outings & introducing them to the area. However, with so many folks currently practicing social distancing, mentoring can look a little different. Checking in regularly by phone or email, sending along info about local resources & advocating for your mentees when needed - these are all things that can be done while maintaining distance, if you choose to do so. 

Through Welcoming the Stranger, mentors have access to a large network of individuals and groups already engaged with the immigrant community who can offer support and guidance if specific needs - housing, schooling, medical care, etc.- arise. As a mentor, your primary task is simply to be there for newly arrived folks who would otherwise feel alone in a strange world. You don’t have to be an expert, just a friend.

Interested in making a difference? We have a list of families waiting for mentors!

Go to https://wtsmaine.com/mentors/#

Maine based volunteers only

Are you looking for ways to take direct action to support immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the Portland community? Do you want to help students achieve their learning goals safely and remotely? Apply to become a VIRTUAL English language tutor at LearningWorks today!

Tutors are paired with adult English language learners and spend 1.5 to 2 hours per week over the course of 6+ months working towards the student’s personal English goals.

Currently, lessons can be conducted over FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, or any convenient virtual learning platform but, we hope that when it is safe to do so these lessons can resume taking place in person at public meeting locations such as libraries, community centers, and at our 181 Brackett Street office. 

Prior experience as an educator is helpful, but not necessary, as extensive training and ongoing support are provided. The ideal candidate is fluent in English, independent, reliable, creative, and can practice cultural humility. We have a thorough and selective volunteer intake process-- get started today!

Make a difference in an adult English learner’s life, and help to make Portland a more welcoming place. Contact the program at ELLP@learningworks.me for more information or to apply.

Preble Street's Teen Center, located at 343 Cumberland Avenue, is a drop-in day shelter for people in need under the age of 21. Inside, the Teen Center Soup Kitchen serves warm, nutritious meals 3 time a day, 7 days a week, for up to 35 youth. Volunteers help to prep, serve, and clean up from each meal. You'll help Portland youth get back on their feet when you volunteer with us here!

Volunteers help with Breakfast (7-10am), Lunch (10:30-1:30), and Dinner (5-7:30).

Requirements:

To sign up to volunteer, click the link here and fill out the online application by selecting "Create New Account." Please indicate on application that you are interested in volunteering at the Teen Center, and once your account is approved, the Volunteer Manager will reach out with the next steps to become a Teen Center volunteer.

Florence House is Preble Street's emergency women's shelter and long term housing facility for women in Portland. Florence House's soup kitchen serve between 40 and 60 women 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. Volunteers help prepare, serve, and clean up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Requirements:

Preble Street has a totally online system for signing up to volunteer. It's super easy and convenient, and only takes a few minutes to sign up! 

To register as a volunteer, click the link here and fill out the online application by selecting "Create New Account." You'll receive an email once you application is approved. The Volunteer Manager will reach out directly to complete the process for Florence House volunteers.

St. Elizabeth's Child Development Center is looking for a handyperson to help a few hours a month with light painting, and general upkeep of the Center.  This opportunity is ideal for someone who likes to "fix things", and  enjoys being in a learning environment.

We prefer a commitment of 2 - 4 hours a month - from May to November - but are flexible with dates.

Thank you for helping out our kids and families - and making the center a beautiful place for them to be, and to learn. 

BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE!

Through These Doors offers a number of unique ways to become a part of the movement for ending domestic violence in our community. Use your talents to strive for peace, support survivors and their children, share your experiences and learn new skills.

At Through These Doors, we believe volunteering is at it’s best when the talents and passions of the volunteer and the needs of the organization line up. Our commitment is to explore your interests and skills and help determine where you can be of most service to the survivors we support.

Currently, the area where we need critical support is from direct service volunteers. These folks engage with survivors directly, providing emotional support, safety planning, information about partner abuse and resources. There are several ways direct service volunteers can support survivors including, but not limited to, helping to staff our 24-hour confidential helpline and facilitating support groups.

To become a direct service volunteer, you will be required to participate in our 44-hour Core Comprehensive Advocacy, Intervention, Response, and Ethics Training (CAIRET). During this training, you will learn about the dynamics of abuse, the cultural roots of violence and oppression, and the core components of social change advocacy. Our training also incorporates active listening skills, how to provide support in a non-judgmental way, trauma-informed best practices, all while learning about Through These Doors' programs, procedures, and philosophy in order to support survivors and their families in the best way possible.

We typically offer our direct service volunteer training three times annually. Please contact us to find out about our next training dates. 

"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." - Howard Zinn

Alzheimer's Association Faith Outreach Representatives (FORs) are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. FORs serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local faith groups and congregations. FORs represent the Alzheimer’s Association by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Once a week, we have volunteers work with students in our Native Language Space.  The goal of the space is to provide a safe place for students to speak in their native language, whether it be French, Spanish, Portuguese.  The volunteers need to be somewhat fluent in one of these languages and they engage students in conversation, games and other type of activities in a friendly atmosphere.  The commitment is 2 hours, one day a week.  The volunteers will rotate through 3 groups of students in the Native Language Space that are selected by their teachers and support staff.  We provide training and there are lots of resources in the different languages.  We teach academics in English all day, but we do want to encourage students to maintain and practice their native languages.  If you would like to participate or have any questions, please call Sylvie Montello at 874-8175 or email montes@portlandschools.org

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (AACEs) are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  AACEs deliver Alzheimer’s Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

To apply for this position, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

STEM Sisters, out of Service-Learning and Volunteering at USM connects young women on STEM pathways at USM with working STEM professionals to go out to our local high schools to encourage girls to pursue STEM. We are seeking women from all walks of life (and awesome dudes) who are interested in making progress in building up successful women to pursue STEM pathways.

This is not so much a mentoring program as it is an ideas exchange and means to building community between women from high school on up.

There are many ways to get involved and you can commit to as little as 2 hrs a month to as much as 12, depending on your capacity. 

We need volunteers to pair with other working professionals or, ideally, with USM students to share your experiences and lead STEM activities and talk about STEM topics via show-and-tell to excite high school girls about STEM.

If interested, please email: usm.stemambassadors@maine.edu

The Longest Day is the day with the most daylight — the summer solstice. On June 20, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Are you passionate about fighting Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day? Then we need you! Join The Longest Day Committee to help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event. We’ll help you find a role that fits your interests, skills and schedule.

To learn more about volunteering on The Longest Day Committee or apply, visit: The Longest Day Planning Committee

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

We are looking for Community Representatives throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this position! 

To apply, click here!

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners. As leaders, individuals provide hospitality, support and volunteer oversight at social engagement events.

We are looking for Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders throughout the state of Maine. Any community could benefit from this type of program! 

To apply, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups.

We are looking for Support Group Facilitators throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this program! 

To apply, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events. 

With help from advocates like you, we've passed critical legislation and increased federal research funding five-fold since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success in Congress and in every state capital.

We’ll train you to advocate in a variety of ways, some of which take just an hour or two every few months. Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us?

We are looking for Alzheimer’s State Champions throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this program! 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://alzimpact.org/volunteer/  If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter seeks leadership volunteers for the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committees statewide. Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. 

Committees meet monthly all year long to plan and manage each Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event from the kick-off to wrap-up. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include seven subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics. All committees receive resources and support through designated Alzheimer’s Association staff person.

For more information or to apply visit alz.org/walkvolunteer.  If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

As the diversity of Amanda Rowe Elementary School is ever changing we find our needs changing.

We need folks who speak Spanish and Portuguese to work with students who are learning English in our grade 3/4 classrooms.

This awesome volunteer will be assisting in communication and helping students with their classroom work. 

Summary

Count ME In is looking for a dynamic volunteer with interest and experience in writing, editing, and communicating on social media and websites.  This position is for a skilled volunteer whose efforts will contribute to Count ME In’s work in the community. The tools created are used by school districts and community organizations to support student attendance so all children can become successful learners. Increasing student attendance is a key step to helping our children become college and job ready.  Although there is no stipend or salary, the Media Specialist is entitled to attendance at Count ME In events.

Come join us!! 

 The Media and Marketing Specialist works closely with the Count ME In Director.

 Major Duties

Time Commitment

This position is expected to require about 2 to 3 hours per month.  Formal meetings will be kept to a minimum with a focus on communicating by phone and e-mail.

How to Apply 

Please put together a one-page letter describing a bit about yourself and outlining your interest in this role. Please submit your letter along with your current resume to Susan Lieberman at slieberman@countmeinmaine.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug Free Workplace

A Volunteer Housing Coach (VHC) is to be a support person in housing matters, particularly regarding the tenant/client's actual housing. The VHC will provide ongoing support and have a good understanding of the SIT and ProsperityME programs and community resources. A VHC will be patient, unflappable, with a good sense of appropriate boundaries and eager to meet those from a different culture on equal terms of respect and admiration. The idea is not to take over housing issues, but to resolve any conflicts mutually in a way that empowers the tenant to understand the process and be able to handle it another time. In general, the VHC is a friend, keeping in regular contact to check-in and be a support to a new immigrant Mainer coming to grips with a different housing culture.

A Scholarship Mentor will take a ProsperityME PROSPER Scholarship student under their wing. The goal is to help students adjust to college life in America and to prepare for a career in their field of study. Mentors will be matched with compatible students majoring in the mentor’s professional field. The mentor will act as a “big brother or sister” figure, friend, and guide. Mentors may help students select courses, provide general advice, and help students develop a resume and professional network that will position the student to be hired by a Maine employer upon graduation.

Our students can benefit from reading mentors to work with them individually to help improved their reading skills as well as increase their excitement about school.

Ruth's Reusable Resources has received several large donations lately and need volunteer groups to help us sort and put the donations away. Groups can be any size - from just a couple of people to 25. We ask that you plan to be here a minimum of 2 hours, but can stay as long as the full day if you choose. 

This will likely involve manual labor to lift and move boxes, carry items around, etc. We may also need assistance opening and sorting donations, separating them by category to be stocked on shelves or put into the warehouse. We also have sit down tasks available to accommodate group members with physical restrictions. 

For more information please contact Ruth or Lisa at office3rs@gmail.com or call 207-699-5565. 

A typical therapeutic riding lesson has one to three volunteers and an instructor working with a rider in the horse barn and the riding arena. This therapeutic team helps the rider learn how to groom, saddle and ride a horse. Individual goals and riding plans are made at the start of the session and reviewed before each lesson. The rider may play games on horseback, maneuver around obstacles and/or develop his/her skills to learn to ride without physical support or even without a horse leader. Therapeutic riding is a way to develop confidence, balance, strength, coordination and endurance. The primary responsibility of the lesson HORSE LEADER is management of the horse and ensuring rider safety both on the ground and once mounted. The horse leader must have experience working with horses. The primary responsibility of the lesson SIDE WALKER is to support and interact with the rider. Specific horse experience is not necessary but side walkers must be comfortable around horses. Both positions require good communication skills, a willingness to work as a team and a desire to help others.

Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives are advocates who provide a voice for the concerns of long-term care residents who are living in a nursing home, residential care or assisted living.

Some volunteer activities include:

Volunteer Ombudsman Representatives ensure that:

Learn more about becoming a Volunteer Ombudsman Representative in your local area by contacting Volunteer Program Manager, Nicole Marchesi at (800) 499-0229 or (207) 621-1079.

Influence the Future – Become a Mentor

Are you interested in helping a receptive high school student achieve their academic or social goals? If so, please consider becoming a mentor with the Portland Mentoring Alliance. The commitment is only one hour a week. You can make a difference in the life of a student, a difference that may last a lifetime! For information and an application, please contact program coordinator Asia Alexis at alexia@portlandschools.org or call 207-842-5358.

Board Member

Friends of Willow

Position Type: Board (Unpaid)

Domain: Animal Welfare

Location: Portland, ME or remote if needed

Organization Information

Website: www.friendsofwillow.org

Mission statement: Friends of Willow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Friends of Willow is dedicated to providing rescue, shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services for abandoned, abused, or neglected rabbits in Southern Maine. The mission of Friends of Willow is to (1) place all of these rabbits into permanent and loving, safe indoor homes and to (2) educate the public regarding companion rabbit care, the benefits of adopting, and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Position Detail

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for individuals to serve on the Friends of Willow (FOW) Board of Directors (BOD). The role of the BOD is to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission. When BOD members embrace their responsibilities, commit to engage productively, and contribute generously to serve the best interests of the FOW, they can accomplish great things in achieving the mission and the organization’s greater potential.

Serving on the FOW BOD can provide an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving the lives of animals. BOD members are expected to be active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and be fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

Responsibilities:

Duties:

Qualifications:

Corporate Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

Friends of Willow

Position Type: Coordinator (Unpaid)

Domain: Animal Welfare

Location: Portland, ME or remote if needed

Organization Information

Website: www.friendsofwillow.org

Mission statement: Friends of Willow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Friends of Willow is dedicated to providing rescue, shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services for abandoned, abused, or neglected rabbits in Southern Maine. The mission of Friends of Willow is to (1) place all of these rabbits into permanent and loving, safe indoor homes and to (2) educate the public regarding companion rabbit care, the benefits of adopting, and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Position Detail

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Corporate Relations & Fundraising Coordinator to join our team. The Coordinator is responsible for organizing activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the organization.

When Coordinators embrace their responsibilities, commit to engage productively, and contribute generously to serve the best interests of the FOW, they can accomplish great things in achieving the mission and the organization’s greater potential. Serving as a Coordinator for FOW can provide an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving the lives of animals.

Responsibilities:

Duties:

Qualifications:

Table Assistant

Interested in volunteering with an awesome rescue? Help us get the 411 out on proper rabbit care.

Be an Info Table Assistant! As such, you will:

(a) accept an assignment when you are available (usually Saturdays or Sundays)

(b) arrive at the location at the time specified, set up table

(c) talk to customers about our rabbits available for adoption

(d) share accurate information on how to care for rabbits

(e) invite people to sign up for foster homes or volunteers

(f) tell customers about our educational programs

(g) give out coloring pages to children

(h) get to meet animal lovers from all over

(i) spread the word about upcoming fundraisers and events

(j) have a really good time!

Once you sign up and know what's expected of you, one of us will go with you until you feel comfortable being on your own. There will always be someone to call if you get stuck.

We are looking for willing adults to participate in our alternative high school program at least 1 day a week through the school year. The volunteer position includes a mixture of in-school academic assistance as well as many opportunities to engage in outdoor tripping experiences.

Kayaking, sailing, and hiking overnight trips are already being scheduled for this fall and we would love to have additional chaperones to be involved!

Our school days run from 8:45-1:45, so we need volunteers who are able to volunteer during at least a portion of that time one or two days a week, in addition to tripping opportunities.

The Horizons Climbing Program is an adaptive climbing program for people of various abilities. The program takes place at EVO Rock + Fitness in Portland twice a month.  

As a volunteer, you will be belaying, assisting with hand and feet placements, and teaching beginner rock climbing techniques! A mandatory training is required before taking to the wall.

Amistad's Peer Support and Recovery Center is a low barrier, recovery-focused community space that works to help adults in our community who struggle with mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, and many other challenges. We serve an incredibly diverse group of people in a very unique space, and provide many of our community members with their only nutritious, hot meal of the day, in a setting that supports their efforts to live a sober and healthy life.

In addition to many other services we provide breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, at no cost. 

Our operation is managed by one fantastic program manager, and the efforts of Amistad members who volunteer to help. In addition to this, we need the support of regular, willing and able volunteers from the community. Tasks are varied and interesting, ranging from partnering in the acquisition of food from partner programs and donors, preparing and cooking meals, and helping with general kitchen upkeep. All of the above comes with a full measure of engagement with a diverse and interesting community. It is a place where your contribution is immediately felt, and where you can truly feel part of our community and all we are trying to accomplish.

If you are interested please get in touch for more info and a tour!

The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine is seeking docents to engage and inspire guests from around the world, while promoting and supporting the ICM and its mission.

This position is part-time, shifts including one or more of the following days Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays . By working at the ICM you get valuable insight into the field of cryptozoology, experience of learning from Loren Coleman and the reward of being a part of a growing educational institution.

Front desk staff

Giving introduction to museum, providing maps, answering questions, working with Square Register (cash handling), restocking gift store, inventory, pricing product, cleaning and maintenance, providing patrons with a friendly and informative experience.
Shifts available:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays - 10:30-4:00, 12:00-3:00
Fridays, Saturdays - 10:30-6:00, 12:00-3:00, 3:30-6:00
 


Position Description and Responsibilities include:
• assist visitors
• sell admission tickets
• promote memberships
• operate cash register (Square)
• provide general information about the museum to visitors
• straighten and refill merchandise
• Assist with special events and family programs throughout the season.
• Monitor the visitor experience to meet visitor needs and requests, provide direction, and help visitors have an enjoyable and thoughtful experience
• Resolve visitor issues quickly and effectively, ensuring visitor security and safety
• Take particular care of visitors with special needs (handicap access, etc.).
• Help maintain clean and organized public spaces and report equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates possess:
• excellent public speaking skills and a flair for the dramatic
• mature and outgoing personality; must love talking with people!
• interest in education, history, or museums
• outstanding customer service skills
• ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage several tasks simultaneously
• reliability and professional appearance

Please visit http://cryptozoologymuseum.com/volunteer for an application.

Are you looking for a unique and rewarding experience? Compassus Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit hospice patients in assisted living communities and nursing homes. As a hospice volunteer, your role may be as simple as reading a book or newspaper, listening to music, attending an activity, taking a walk, or holding a hand. The heart of volunteering in hospice is simply enjoying each others company; time both you and your patient will find rewarding, uplifting and inspiring. Volunteer placement and time is planned for your convenience! 

Please contact our office if you are interested in hearing more.

We are looking for well connected fundraising professionals who want to be on Veterans Count.

Veterans Count is a committee that is the philanthropic arm of Easter Seals Military and Veterans Services, which provides resources and services to veterans, service members and their families. Easter Seals Military and Veterans Services, in conjunction with Veterans Count, developed a one-of-a-kind program which has a proven track record of helping service members and their families with a wide range of family, personal and financial needs.

www.vetscount.org/maine/

MaineHealth Care at Home is looking for motivated, energetic people who would like to volunteer to help out with clerical functions to include photocopying, assembling packets and filing in our Portland office at 901 Washington Ave.

If you are interested in helping out, please contact Debbie Betts at 284-4566 ext. 4390.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is committed to providing strong and enduring, professionally supported 1 to 1 mentoring relationships that change children's lives for the better, forever.

Being a Big Brother or a Big Sister does not require any special skills. A volunteer is expected to become a friend and mentor to a child and is not expected to be a skilled counselor or social worker. Our volunteers are expected to make a minimum commitment of one year to the program.

During that year, Bigs in our Community-Based program need to share 3 to 5 hours of their time (at least every other week) with their assigned Little Brothers or Little Sisters. Bigs in our Site-Based program commit to meeting a child during school or an after-school program for one hour a week for the duration of at least one school year.

In the Community-Based program, children are between the ages of 7-14 when they come into our program and are primarily from single parent homes and have no significant behavior issues. Community-Based Bigs typically pick up a Little at his or her house and have outings in the community doing activities that both people enjoy doing.

In our Site-Based program, children are between first grade and middle school when matched, able to commit to a year of participation, and lack significant behavioral or emotional problems. Site-Based Bigs typically meet Littles during lunch or for a regular hour each week during an after-school program. The qualities we are looking for in our volunteers are maturity, stability, patience, consistency and reliability. Care is taken to match volunteers and children who share interests and seem compatible.

PROGRAM RUNS FROM JUNE - OCTOBER

This program offers people of all abilities and ages the opportunity to learn how to sail, seamanship, and enjoy the thrill of being out on beautiful Casco Bay! We are looking for volunteers who have a passion for the water and to fill the roles of skipper and captain.

*This program takes place in Portland at SailMaine.

St. Lawrence Arts is looking for motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer team. St. Lawrence Arts is a non-profit venue featuring unique, broad-based, arts and music events while preserving a distinctive National Historic Landmark. Our yearly schedule at SLA ranges from a full season of theater performances, music shows, film screenings, burlesque and dance acts to much more! We are always seeking new members of the Portland/ Greater Portland community to assist us in a variety of ways. (See the requirements specific to this opportunity positing bellow) BOX OFFICE AND CONCESSIONS STAND Volunteers- Arrive 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time of given performance Open up concessions/box office window Ability to make quick $ transactions using cash bank is mandatory Selling snacks/beer/wine to patrons prior to show and during intermission Check in patrons (box office) upon arrival from will call list *We will provide brief training & answer any questions you have have prior to your shift. Time Commitment: The volunteer shift for box office or concessions stand attendant depends on the duration of the given performance/show that is signed up for. We will need you to arrive 1 hour prior to the performance start time. Volunteering grants you a complimentary seat to the given show! (Shifts run no longer than 2.5-3 hours) If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at St. Lawrence Arts, please email Gerry Shannon Theater Manager - gerry.shannon@stlawrencearts.org.

Become a volunteer income tax preparer at one of ten different locations in the greater Portland area.  Needed are volunteers who are familiar with basic individual income tax forms and are comfortable using tax software.  Training is done in January, with tax preparation February 1st through April 15th. 

Volunteers work as a team with all completed returns being reviewed by a second trained volunteer.

Volunteer opportunities are available six days a week.  There is sure to be a location and time that will work for you!   Portland (3), Scarborough (2), South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, Windham, Yarmouth

Join the AARP Tax-Aide 'team' at the Bridgton Community Center and prepare federal and state income taxes from February 1 through April 15th.  If you have prepared your own tax return using tax software, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.  Training in both tax law and  tax software is held in January. Do not wait until January. Volunteer now to allow time to order training material and supplies.

Assist office staff at VNA Home Health hospice with special projects such as: putting together admission packets, filing, copying, helping with flu clinics etc.  Work on our Legacy Project creating lasting DVD's for our hospice patients. 

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, 20 hours - Offered each spring and fall.  Every day of life is precious. In hospice our motto is "It's about how you live" even though our clients are near the end of their lives. As a hospice volunteer you will experience first hand how we help our clients live their days as fully and comfortably as possible. You will be part of a team working to provide a family with the best quality of life possible during a difficult time. Direct Service Hospice Volunteers visit clients in their homes to provide non-medical support. Respite for caregivers and companionship for the client are the most requested types of support. Practical help with transportation, errands, dishes, laundry, walking the dog are a few of the other ways our volunteers have helped. Hospice Office Volunteers may help with clerical tasks including mailing, filing, copying, data entry, event planning.

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees living in the Greater Portland area? The Intercultural Community Center is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in its afterschool program, known as "Power School". 

The Power School offers unique opportunities for volunteers to work with students from multicultural backgrounds. Volunteers may be asked to teach small classes of students, to be tutors or mentors. People interested in volunteering for the Power School, please email Bruce Garrow.

Hours for Afterschool: 4:00pm to 6:30pm Monday thru Thursday (Holidays and days-off correspond with Westbrook Schools Calendar).  Volunteers can work daily, or at specific time slots during the week.

We look for volunteers with talents in different areas and at various levels of experience. Some examples:

Job description: Board of Directors Gbokpasom, which means “Helping Hand” in the Bassa language of Liberia is a grassroots US-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to empower the underprivileged children; as well as to create opportunity and promote human dignity. The organization is providing support for underprivileged and orphan children in needs and maintaining helpful long-term development programs in respond to human sufferings in Liberia. Gbokpasom-Maine is working with its local implementing partner Gbokpasom-Liberia to support underprivileged children (orphans, disabled and poor kids) that are living in deprived condition. Gbokpasom is striving to promote Early Childhood Education and Developmental Learning Programs for children ages 3-16 by creating supportable opportunities. Gbopkasom is also an implementing partner of the Ministry of Education, Liberia on Early Childhood Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Liberia on child protection and the fight to end Sexual and Gender Based Violence against girls. Gbokpasom is seeking dedicated Board Members with public policy expertise, business expertise, knowledge of the nonprofit world, and fundraising experience. Previous Board experience is a plus but not necessary.  Volunteering as a Board Member for Gbokpasom, will help provides an exceptional opportunity to put your passion to help others into achievement by applying your experience and expertise to help advance the mission and vision of the organization's impact. It's a meaningful way to fulfill your need to serve others and acquired new skills that can enhance your personal and professional acquaintances. If you are interested in becoming a Board member of Gbopkasom, please email our Acting Executive Director, Gartay Yekeh at gartay.yekeh@gmail.com to get started on the application process.  Desired Skills and Experience: This position requires the following skills: Fundraising, Business Development, Event Planning / Management, Resource Development / Management, Donor Management, Business Development & Sales Management and Public Policy.

Date: August 30, 2017 Location: Windham, Maine Summary: Founded in 2014, Gbokpasom, which means Helping Hand in the Bassa language of Liberia is a grassroots US-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to empower the underprivileged children; as well as to create opportunity and promote human dignity. The organization is providing support for underprivileged and orphan children in needs and maintaining helpful long-term development programs in respond to human sufferings in Liberia. Gbokpasom-Maine is working with its local implementing partner Gbokpasom-Liberia to support underprivileged children and orphans in that part of the world. The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Gbokpasom, volunteers, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.  Duties also include making recommendations to the Board, implementing policies, overseeing grant, developing and managing administrative systems, representing the Organization to academic institutions and the broader community, and serving as chief volunteer and fundraiser. The Executive Director oversees an annual operating budget, recommends, and distributes such annual grants.  

Responsibilities: Exercising responsibility, delegated by the Board of Directors, for all aspects of the Organization administration, including supervising other staff/volunteer, meeting technology needs, and managing the building owned by the Organization Providing leadership and direction for grant programs and administrative operations; overseeing, prioritizing, and evaluating the work of other staff/volunteer Serving as the principal representative of the Organization in interactions with all funded and inquiring organizations, consultants, investment managers, major vendors and other interested parties Providing schedules, agendas, minutes, and other logistics for Board meetings (normally five per year) Preparing recommendations for approval by the Board regarding budgets, grants, policies, goals, staffing and major expenditures Intelligent use of technology in support of the Organizations work, including social media and evolving technologies as appropriate Preparing operational updates and analytic reports for the Board related to the Organizations programs, finances, and other matters as appropriate Assuring that the Foundation website and data bases are maintained and updated 

Qualifications: A passion and caring for the mission and purposes of Gbokpasom an outcomes orientation, knowing how to effectively capture impact/outcome information and utilize it well in communications. A minimum of two years of senior management-level leadership experience. Professional, highly effective written, verbal and presentational communication skills. Proven strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain important relationships with institutions, professionals and clients. Demonstrated success in operational and financial oversight, strategic planning, organizational development and nonprofit governance. Technological understanding of, and experience with computer software programs and systems, and a demonstrated ability to manage the development of an interactive, engaging website. An interest in and ability to explore and develop additional resources that enhance the Organizations work, while honoring the rich history and work of the organization. Ability to interact effectively with the Board of Directors and demonstrated prior experience in working with a Board. Extensive experience in International Aid Organization functions is highly desired. A bachelor degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Please note! The Executive Director and all positions within Gbokpasom are volunteer until grant proposal is approve at which time the annual budget for Executive Director salary and benefits would be discuss. In addition, compensation package details are negotiable based on experience and individual priorities. 

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to gartay.yekeh@gmail.com by December 31, 2017.

Cover letter should include Description of your interest in the position and description of how your qualifications and experience match the Organization interests.

Volunteers are the backbone of the Ronald McDonald House. As a volunteer, you provide a home-away-from-home for families of ill or seriously injured children. It may be a warm, friendly smile to a returning family or assisting family arriving for the first time. Other duties include cleaning common areas of the House, preparing guest rooms and contributing to the overall atmosphere of warmth and support.