Opportunities From: VolunteerME Southern Maine

Do you love soccer and enjoy working with kids? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead Soccer Skills & Drills sessions with our members! Volunteers will help introduce basic techniques, encourage teamwork, and create a fun, supportive environment where kids can build confidence on and off the field. Whether you’ve coached before or just love the game, your time and energy can make a real impact.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is looking for volunteers to join our Walking School Bus at the South Portland Club! Volunteers will walk to Small Elementary School in the afternoon to meet a group of members and accompany them safely back to the Club. This is a fun and active way to support kids in your community—helping them get from school to the Club while promoting safety, connection, and healthy habits along the way.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is seeking volunteers to assist with food pick-up and delivery for our Portland Clubhouse. Volunteers will help pick up prepared meals from Preble Street and deliver them to the Club, ensuring our members have access to healthy, nutritious food each day. This behind-the-scenes role plays an important part in supporting our meal program and helping kids thrive. A valid driver’s license with excellent driving record is required.  Vehicle will be provided. 

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 by giving of their time, passion and knowledge. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (BGCSM) are looking for individuals to volunteer in after school homework help, arts, STEM, physical activities and more.

BGCSM is looking for individuals to assist in a wide range of programs with the aid of Club staff and group leaders.  We ask that all volunteers be able to commit to at least 6 weeks, for at least 1-2 hours per week.  This commitment allows Club staff to plan activities around the volunteers at the Clubhouses on a particular day. 

Monday-Friday Volunteer Shifts: 1-2 hour shifts to assist in running activities such as homework help, STEM and Art activities, music lessons, gym skills & drills, mentoring and more. Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator (volunteer@bgcmaine.org) to learn more about the opportunities available  You can also complete and inquiry form via our website - www.bgcmaine.org/volunteer 

The Portland and South Portland Clubhouses are looking for a volunteer to help with its VR program one day a week. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves technology and wants to help members learn and have fun.  Our VR program immerses our members into imaginative play as well as exposes them to potential career opportunities for the future.  

The Portland and South Portland Clubhouses are looking for a volunteer to lead a Cooking Club one day a week. This is an exciting opportunity because it gives our members the skills to cook for themselves while teaching them about the importance of nutrition.