Opportunities From: VolunteerME Southern Maine

Visitor Information Specialist Volunteer Description for SMAA

Our Volunteers serve at the Visitor Information Center on Portland's beautiful waterfront, the hub for travelers searching for local tours, restaurants, attractions, and where to stay. It is well-stocked with brochures, Visitor’s Guides, maps of the region, and plenty of pro-tips and recommendations to help make the most of visitor’s stay in Greater Portland

The volunteer schedule is very flexible, weekly and bi-weekly, a set day or on-call.  We appreciate a 6 month commitment but exceptions can be made for part-year residents.  

Get to know our volunteers and staff and why they love welcoming travelers from around the world:

https://www.visitportland.com/partners/dashboard/blog/visitor-information-center-volunteers/

Volunteer Treasurer

The Falmouth Historical Society is seeking a volunteer Treasurer/Board Member with nonprofit experience. Roles include Treasurer/Bookkeeper to prepare monthly reports for the Board meeting, preparing the annual budget and all government/tax/nonprofit filings. Bookkeeping includes keeping ledgers up to date, processing bills, payments, deposits, donations, merchandise sales, dues and grants. Candidate should be proficient in Quickbooks Online. We use Wild Apricot as our membership management software, which is connected to Quickbooks online at various points. Knowledge of WA, or other nonprofit member management software, is necessary. All banking is done online and the Treasurer’s job can be done remotely. In-person meetings would be as needed. The tasks require about 8 hours per month, with additional hours for end-of-year filings. We are a small non-profit with a friendly, collegial working environment. The current Assistant Treasurer would continue in that role.

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity to spark joy in your life? Seashore Trolley Museum seeks new recruits from the community who want to learn a unique, new skill and help the Museum provide an awesome experience for guests this season by becoming volunteer trolley Conductors and Operators!

Seashore Trolley Museum's trolleys are the real deal; they operate on an electric railway and are the real trolleys from the late 1800s-early 1900s (and some cities like Boston, El Paso, New Orleans, etc. still operate trolleys and/or light rail vehicles today!).  These are different than the tourist trolleys (which are really buses designed to look like our real trolleys for nostalgia) that are out in the summers and are operated by for-profits with paid bus drivers. 

Volunteers will learn how to be a Conductor first. During the training classes, new volunteers will be trained by a pair of Seashore Instructors. Topics will include the ins and outs of the information shared with guests about the museum’s history and the robust transit collection, how to safely board guests on the trolleys, how the railroad works and is operated (rules), and the duties of being a Conductor. Additional experience will be gained by working with experienced Conductors. When ready, the students will be qualified as Seashore Conductors who will be able to work in revenue service, paired with a qualified Operator who will operate the car. The next step will be to complete further instruction with a Seashore Instructor on operating the car.

The Museum is holding their next training courses in June 2026. To be eligible, volunteers must become members of the Museum, be 18 years old by the conclusion of the course, and must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license from any U.S. state.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Hospice volunteers play a vital role in bringing comfort, dignity, and human connection to patients and families during one of life’s most important moments.

As a hospice volunteer, you may:

Offer companionship and emotional support to patients

Provide respite for caregivers

Assist with light tasks, reading, music, or simply being present

Support families with kindness and compassion

No medical experience is required. We provide comprehensive and free 20 hour training, ongoing support, and flexible scheduling to match your availability and comfort level.

Who we’re looking for:

Compassionate, dependable individuals

Good listeners with a caring heart

Adults willing to complete training and background screening

Volunteering with hospice is not about fixing—it’s about being there. Your presence can bring peace, comfort, and reassurance when it’s needed most.

If you’re ready to make a difference in a deeply meaningful way, we would love to welcome you to our volunteer team

Join our team as we bring essential furniture directly to clients’ homes. Staff and volunteers work together to load items into our vehicles, transport them, and carefully move the furniture inside for each client. This role makes an immediate, meaningful impact—turning an empty space into a comfortable home.

Volunteers team up with Furniture Friends staff to travel to donor locations—homes, motels, schools, and more—to collect approved furniture donations. Together, the team loads items into our vehicles and transports them back to the warehouse for processing. This role is active, collaborative, and essential to keeping our furniture flow strong.

On Saturdays, volunteers can jump in wherever help is needed—either supporting donation drop-offs at our warehouse or joining staff on donation pick-ups. You might welcome donors and help unload furniture, or ride along to homes, motels, and schools to collect approved items and load them into our vehicles.

It’s a great role if you like staying active, working as a team, and keeping the flow of furniture moving to neighbors who need it.

Clients visit our warehouse to “shop” for the furniture they need from our showroom. Shopper Guides welcome clients, walk them through the selection process, and offer support as they choose items. Afterward, volunteers enter the selected furniture into our inventory system. Each appointment lasts about 30 minutes. *Training required.

Volunteers help keep our mission moving—literally! As a truck driver, you’ll operate our 16-foot box truck to pick up donated furniture or deliver items directly to clients across our service area. You’ll always be paired with staff or another volunteer, and a quick road test with FF staff is required before you get started.

Our Warehouse Support volunteers are our all-around helpers. Tasks may include cleaning and organizing, helping move furniture, driving or transporting volunteers, and pitching in with simple administrative work. This role is perfect for someone who likes variety and wants to keep the warehouse running smoothly.

I am reaching out in search of volunteers for two different volunteer reader opportunities. They require regular time commitment throughout the upcoming school year, but you don’t need any experience to participate and they are a great way to make a lasting impact in a child’s life. A volunteer who participated last year shared:

"I loved volunteering at East End School and chose to help three first grade students every week after starting with one student. The eagerness, energy, humor, honesty, and enthusiasm that these students brought to our sessions was contagious and joyful. The students told me that our time together was their favorite day of the week, so that felt good as a volunteer! One boy who struggled to read at first jumped multiple levels during our time together, became dramatically more fluid at reading out loud, and told me at the end of the year that he just loves reading."

The first opportunity is with elementary school students:

Volunteers will visit a school each week to read with students for one hour to promote literacy. These sessions might be one-on-one, with small groups, or a whole class, depending on the needs of the school. There are multiple school sites to choose from and you can share your location preference. Volunteers must attend a one-hour training in September and will start working with students in October and continue through June. Training date is TBD. Speakers of non-English languages are welcome! Visit uwsme.org/reader to sign up.

The second volunteer opportunity is with the youngest of learners:

Biddeford Ready! hosts a weekly Story Hour at their Biddeford Hub for children ages 0-5 and their families. It will be every Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. We are looking for multiple volunteers to create a rotating schedule (such as, being the reader the first week of each month). You will have help planning and running the group. Please email Hannah Brier (hbrier@uwsme.org) directly if you are interested.

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

The Brick Store Museum is seeking a friendly and welcoming Front Desk Attendant to join our volunteer team. As the first point of contact for visitors, the Front Desk Attendant plays a key role in creating a positive and engaging museum experience. This position involves greeting guests, providing information about the museum and local region, handling admissions, and supporting daily museum operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Greet all visitors with a warm, welcoming attitude

- Provide information about the museum’s exhibits, programs, and events

- Offer insights and answer questions about the Kennebunk region and surrounding areas

- Process admissions, membership sales, and gift shop purchases using point-of-sale software

- Answer phone calls and respond to visitor inquiries

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk and lobby area

- Assist with administrative tasks as needed

- Support museum staff with special events and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Friendly, professional, and customer service-oriented demeanor

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- General knowledge of the Kennebunk area and its history preferred

- Basic computer literacy, including use of email, point-of-sale systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Suite

- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently

- Prior experience in a customer service or visitor-facing role is a plus

Interested candidates should visit www.brickstoremuseum.org/volunteer

Help sort, package, and distribute food to individuals and families in need. Responsibilities include inspecting donations, packing food boxes, stocking shelves, and assisting with food distribution. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience is required.

ITNPortland is seeking volunteers to drive older adults and those with a disability in the Greater Portland area. Rides with us aren’t just for medical appointments- our service provides our members with rides to essentials as well as recreation activities, religious activities, and shopping. Life isn’t just about medical appointments, and we help those who cannot drive themselves stay active and engaged in their community.

Volunteer drivers are needed for all times, but the need is greatest for weekdays between 8am and 5pm. All volunteers are provided training, and can be reimbursed for mileage.

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.

Connect.
Give.
Create Change.

Caring Unlimited, the Domestic Violence Resource Center for York County, was founded by volunteers. It is the continued support of volunteers that makes it possible for us to offer innovative and life changing programs and services to so many individuals and families.

Offer support and resources to callers on the 24-Hour Helpline.

Receive comprehensive training* and ongoing support**.
(*40-hour training required by the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence) (**Volunteer Coordinator holds quarterly dinners for volunteers to stay connected to each other and the organization)

Choose your shifts according to your schedule: all shifts are done from your home or other private, confidential space, with the support of on-call Caring Unlimited staff.

One year commitment of two shifts per month expected.

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.