Volunteer Opportunities
Maine - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Brunswick, Maine: |
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| Pejepscot Historical Society | |
| Organization Description: | The Pejepscot Historical Society serves the Pejepscot region of Brunswick, Topsham and Harpswell, Maine. Established in 1888, it is one of Maine's oldest historical organizations, maintaining three museums and a comprehensive research collection. We hope that you will enjoy your visit to our web area, and that you will soon have the chance to visit us in person! |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers of all ages are needed to help with projects such as transcribing old documents, putting photo archives into computer database, working in the gift shop, etc. Our office is always bustling with activity and we are looking for someone to join in the action. Our office assistant will contribute their talents through a variety of tasks: organizing research files, assisting with mass-mailings, data entry, and simply helping staff with all the day-to-day tasks of an office. You and your friends can also volunteer on an “as needed” basis to assist with large mailings. |
| Address: | 159 Park Row |
| Brunswick, ME 04011 | |
| Contact: | Rebecca Roche, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: | (207) 729-6606 |
| Fax: | (207) 729-6012 |
| Email: | reroche@suscom-maine.net |
| Website: | http://community.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm |
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Casco, Maine: |
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| Camp Sunshine | |
| Organization Description: | Nestled alongside the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake, Camp Sunshine provides respite, support, joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families through various stages of a child’s illness. The year-round program is free of charge to all families, and includes 24-hour onsite medical and psychosocial support. Bereavement groups are also offered for families who have lost a child to an illness. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers ages 16+ are needed to help with facility upkeep such as beautification, painting, raking, etc. |
| Address: | 35 Acadia Road |
| Casco, ME 04015 | |
| Contact: | Michael Katz, Campus Director |
| Phone: | (207) 655-3800 |
| Fax: | (207) 655-3825 |
| Email: | mkatz@campsunshine.org |
| Website: | www.campsunshine.org |
Cumberland, Maine: |
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| Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine | |
| Organization Description: | The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) is a shelter and adoption center for cats that has operated in Cumberland, Maine since 1997. We provide refuge, comfort, and medical attention to cats and kittens that have been surrendered, abandoned, injured, or abused, and find loving homes to adopt them. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Here are a few of the volunteer activities available: Clean cat rooms, lobby areas, kitchen, supply room, scoop litter boxes, fundraising activities – new ideas welcomed, baking for sales, working Open House (cleaning and/or tours) and a host of other activities are posted on the website along with a list of supplies needed. |
| Address: | 302 Range Rd, P O Box 351 |
| Cumberland, ME 04021 | |
| Contact: | Sharon Lewis, Secretary and Coordinator for Volunteers |
| Phone: | (207) 829-4116, 846-3038 |
| Fax: | (207) 772-6177 |
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| Website: | www.hartofme.com |
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Portland, Maine: |
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| The Center for Grieving Children | |
| Organization Description: | The Center for Grieving Children was founded in 1987 by Bill Hemmens, following the death of his sister. In trying to find help and support for his niece Erin, Bill recognized that children need peers and caring adults to support them through their grief, because death profoundly affects every aspect of their lives. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | High school volunteers are needed to help with mailings, office work, database work on computers, phone support, basic cleanup or organization of group rooms, gardening, raking, cleanup, etc. |
| Address: | 555 Forest Avenue, P.O. Box 1438 |
| Portland, ME 04104 | |
| Contact: | Nora Gross, Administrative Assistant |
| Phone: | (207) 775-5216 |
| Fax: | (207) 773-7417 |
| Email: | nora@cgcmaine.org |
| Website: | www.cgcmaine.org |
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| Goodwill Industries of Northern New England | |
| Organization Description: | Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has been serving Maine since 1933. We began providing services in New Hampshire in 1994. Our corporate offices are located at 353 Cumberland Avenue in Portland Maine. The mission of the organization is: "Goodwill Industries of Northern New England engages the human potential and enriches the quality of life within our communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and to independence." |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteer’s ages 16+ or younger with adult supervision are needed for projects such as on-call teenagers to do snow shoveling at group homes or delivering sand given weekly from the city to the group homes. In the spring, summer, fall, yard maintenance is needed, planting flowers, weeding, painting, or you can choose to work at the retail store. |
| Address: | 353 Cumberland Avenue |
| Portland, ME 04102 | |
| Contact: | Carrie Burgin, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: | (207) 774-6323, ext. 308 |
| Fax: | (207) 773-0821 |
| Email: | cburgin@ginne.org |
| Website: | www.ginne.org |
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| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland | |
| Organization Description: | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland was founded as a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 1985. Since then, we have provided safe, decent, affordable housing for over 200 families in the area. We have always been committed to the development and uplifting of families and communities, not only to the construction of houses. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | We welcome anyone over the age of 16 who wants to lend a helping hand at the construction site. No skills required! There are trained professionals on every construction site to teach volunteers the skills they will need to know for each phase of the project. Volunteers are needed to lay flooring, paint, installing cabinets, etc. Youth ages 5 to 15 have the opportunity to participate in an educational and hands-on building experience through our youth workshops. Youth groups, Girl and Boy Scout troops, school groups, etc. are invited to join us to learn more about our mission and goals at Habitat and also become involved in a building project. Projects might include painting, sanding, planning, and building! Projects completed by Habitat for Humanity youth groups may be used in the building of Habitat homes, be given as a gift to a Habitat family, or may be sold in our ReStore. All proceeds from the sale of these items benefit Habitat for Humanity youth programs. For more information, ask for Jenny, the Youth Programs Coordinator. |
| Address: | 83A Bell Street |
| Portland, ME 04103 | |
| Contact: | Kate Callahan, Volunteer Manager |
| Phone: | (207) 772-2151 |
| Fax: | (207) 772-8113 |
| Email: | volunteer@habitatme.org |
| Website: | www.habitatportlandme.org |
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| Ronald McDonald House | |
| Organization Description: | The concept of providing a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other serious illnesses began in Philadelphia in 1973, when Fred Hill, an Eagles football player, learned that his daughter had leukemia. Hill contacted team General Manager Jim Murray and together they joined forces with the medical and business community and local McDonald Restaurant owners and operators. In 1974 the first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors, today our houses are located throughout the world. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | Volunteers ages 15+ are needed to help with office work, maintaining the house such as cleaning, getting beds ready, organizing closets, etc. We rely on volunteers to keep the House that Love Built clean. Many of our guests have weakened immune systems, so it is very important for the House to be especially clean at all times. Volunteer cleaners have the opportunity to design their own schedule. All supplies are provided by the House. Quilters & Knitters: Each baby goes home with a new quilt or afghan made by volunteers. Knitted sweaters, booties and hat sets are a favorite with the families as well. Adopt a Holiday: Come to the House and decorate for a holiday. Special Projects: Painting, bulk mailing, heavy cleaning, or other special projects can come up from time to time and help in these areas is very much appreciated. |
| Address: | 250 Brackett Street |
| Portland, ME 04102 | |
| Contact: | Gabrielle Little, House Manager |
| Phone: | (207) 780-6282 |
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| Email: | housemngr@rmhportland.org |
| Website: | www.rmhportlandme.org |
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Waterville, Maine: |
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| Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area | |
| Organization Description: | Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that serves 27 communities in Central Maine. It exists to provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life, to loved ones throughout the grieving process, and to educate the community regarding issues related to death and grieving. Bereavement services are available to anyone who has sustained loss either through illness or unexpectedly. HVWA is volunteer based and community funded. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | High school volunteers are needed to stuff envelopes and help with office support. |
| Address: | 304 Upper Main Street |
| Waterville, ME 04901 | |
| Contact: | Terry Brandwein, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Phone: | (207) 873-3615 |
| Fax: | (207) 873-5094 |
| Email: | tbrandwein@hvwa.org |
| Website: | www.hvwa.org |
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Wellesley, Maine: |
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| Lutheran Social Services of New England | |
| Organization Description: | Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is one of the largest social service organizations in New England. We combine personalized, compassionate care with extremely high standards of clinical sophistication and operational excellence to deliver a broad variety of services to children, youth and families; persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness and Deafness; the economically disadvantaged; refugees and older adults. In keeping with our mission, we serve and care for people in need, regardless of religious affiliation. |
| Volunteer Opportunity: | There are several organizations within the Lutheran Social Services to get involved. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age with release form signed by parents. Elderly homes, refugee programs, children and family services, disability services, etc. are just a few areas that need volunteers. |
| Address: | 888 Worcester St - Suite 160 |
| Wellesley, MA 02482 | |
| Contact: | Volunteer Services |
| Phone: | (781) 997-0810 |
| Fax: | (781) 997-0888 |
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| Website: | www.lssne.org |