Animal-Related
Service
Animal Refuge League of Portland
449 Stroudwater St, Westbrook, ME 04092
http://www.arlgp.org/volunteer/
Contact: Kathleen Fobear
Phone: 854-9771 ext 110
Email: kfobear@arlgp.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
closed Sunday and major holidays
Note(s): Application required (see following pages). Training provided. ARL generally asks for
a six month commitment from volunteers who wish to work with animals, but does have some
short term opportunities for sporadic volunteers.
ARL at a glance:
The mission of the Animal Refuge League is “to provide temporary care and shelter for stray,
abandoned and relinquished animals, and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring
homes. The Animal Refuge League also works to create awareness and support for the humane
treatment of all animals and to end animal overpopulation through education and the promotion of
spaying and neutering.” The ARL is primarily an adoption agency and cares for animals at their
Westbrook shelter as well as their satellite locations in Portland, Windham, Raymond, Gorham,
Scarborough, and South Portland. ARL employees care for animals until a home can be found; they have
a success rate of nearly 80%.
Volunteer Opportunities:
REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older, or 13 years of age if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All volunteers must be covered by their own health insurance. We ask that interested individuals be
willing to commit to a minimum of two hours per week for a six-month time period. However, there
are some short term projects involving special events or simply doing some much needed laundry for
the shelter.
MOST NEEDED:
 General Shelter Care
Assist with general laundry, cleaning, dishes, mopping floors, windows, organizing our
storage areas, restocking supplies etc.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
 Administrative Assistant
Help with photocopying, mailings, filing, data entry, and donation acknowledgments.
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Building and Grounds Maintenance
Working on various projects such as painting, changing light bulbs, and minor carpentry
jobs.
Cat Adoption Counselor (must be 18 yrs)
Assist potential adopters with their selection of an appropriate cat, and explain
adoption procedures. Supervise the kennel areas and be available to answer the publics’
general questions.
Cat Caregiver
Assist with the general care of the cats, such as cleaning cages, checking food and water
supply, grooming, and socializing the animals through affection and play.
Critter Care
Assist with cleaning cages for our rabbits and small animals. Spend time socializing, and
getting them accustomed to being handled. Maintain cleanliness of the room and
monitor food and water supplies.
Dog Walker (must be 16 yrs)
Help to socialize/exercise the dogs in our care by walking them on our mile long
groomed trail system, and help to improve basic manners. Assist kennel staff with
monitoring the public kennels for cleanliness.
Doggie R&R (must be 16)Help to lower the stress and arousal level of the dogs by
spending some quiet time, reading to them in their kennels. Time is also spent on
improving general manners.
Greeter
Welcome the public. Answer basic questions and direct them to the adoption kennels.
Receive in-kind donations and write out receipts.
Humane Education
Assist with presentations to local schools and community organizations.
Foster Home Provider
Foster homes are essential to our success as a shelter. We need committed individuals
to care for mothers and their kittens or orphaned kittens in their homes until they are
old enough for adoption (8 weeks of age). We also need foster homes for underage
puppies or dogs who are in need of respite from the stress of the kennels, or in need of
recuperation from a medical ailment. *There is a separate orientation for this program,
please call for dates.*Please note that our Foster Home Program is separate from our inhouse volunteer program. Click on the link to the right for more information about
fostering.
Special Events
Assist with information booths and adoption promotion events at various stores and
help with fundraising events. Shifts are primarily on the weekends and usually involve a
3-5 hour shift. This position requires excellent customer service skills. . Lifting is
required. Must have your own vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Veterinary Drivers to take animals to and from surgery appointments in the Greater
Portland area. Our need is Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. and late afternoon pickups. Must be able to use own vehicle. Animals are crated for transport.
Advocacy &
Activism
Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project
http://www.vlp.org/Home/vlp/volunteer/
Contact:
Lin Martin-Hunt, Volunteer
Coordinator
Phone: (207) 828-2317 ext. 1223
Email: coordinator@vlp.org
Mailing Address:
Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project
P.O. Box 547
Portland ME 04112
Note(s): Training provided/required.
MVLP at a glance:
Our mission is to make "justice for all" a reality in Maine by giving people the knowledge, tools and
support to be equal participants in our justice system. MVLP provides a toll-free Legal Hotline, staffed
by volunteers, throughout the week as well as a Family Law Helpline. Most clients are below 125% of
the poverty line. (For an individual, that’s below $12,000 per year; for a family of four, that means less
than $25,000 per year.) Callers are interviewed by volunteers and their needs are assessed by VLP staff
and volunteer lawyers. About 10% of the clients are then referred for pro bono legal assistance. All
clients receive recommendations and information about their circumstances as well as referrals to
other organizations that might serve them.
Volunteer Opportunities:
 Client Interviewers: Trained volunteers answer the phone lines, interview the callers, review the
matter with legal supervisors, and act as the link to needed services. Volunteers are recruited
from the broad Southern Maine community, various universities and colleges within Maine and
elsewhere, and the University Of Maine School Of Law.
 Administrative & Technical Assistants: Volunteers assist staff with various administrative tasks,
including data entry, web updates and design, Facebook design updates, general office work and
specifically designed projects.
Other Opportunities :
 Community Outreach
 Fundraising and Events Planning
 Writing and Reporting
 Desktop Publishing
 Press Relations
 Office Administration and Data Entry
 Website Design
 Photography and Graphic Design
Maine People’s Alliance
565 Congress Street, Suite 200, Portland, Maine 04101
http://www.mainepeoplesalliance.org/other_issues.html
Contact:
Ali (for Greater Portland)
Email: ali@mainepeoplesalliance.org
Phone: 207-797-0967
Amy Halstead
Email: amy@mainepeoplesalliance.org
MPA at a glance:
Founded in 1982, MPA is a grassroots organization committed to bringing individuals and
organizations together to realize shared goals and work towards social, economic,
environmental and racial justice. There are chapters in the greater Portland area, Androscoggin
Valley, and Penobscot Valley. MPA is consistently involved in issues of affordable housing,
health care, the environment, and immigration, as well as other issues as the need arises.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please check the website often. There are generally opportunities to get involved in particular
campaigns by volunteering time for phone banking or fundraising or just attending committee
meetings. If there is a particular area that you are interested in, try to get in contact with
whoever is heading that campaign.
Arts/Culture
Add Verb Productions
1 Longfellow Square, Suite 202
Portland, ME 04101
http://www.addverbproductions.com/
Contact:
Amanda Bailey, Operations Director
Phone: 207-772-1167
Email:
Amanda@addverbproductions.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note(s):
-Will provide training.
-Sporadic volunteering is fine, but some projects require greater consistency (1-2 hours/week)
for a specific length of time.
-We have a working relationship with Amanda Bailey; she’s very interested in helping match
volunteers with areas that fit their skills and interests.
Add Verb Productions at a glance:
Add Verb Productions provides theatre that promotes health and wellness education. Their
three productions deal with issues of eating disorders, domestic violence, and sexual assault
and a fourth production (in the works) will focus on substance abuse. Performances are
presented at the request of schools, colleges, and health professionals and are always followed
by a discussion session led by local advocates of the various issues.
Add Verb also sponsors the Queer and Allied Youth Writing Project and Say It Loud. Both are
based in the Casco Bay High School. Q&A gives students the opportunity to write and present
monologues, scenes, poems and spoken word pieces that question and discuss issues of love,
gender, relationships, parents, and peers. Say It Loud is a spoken word and hip-hop initiative.
Volunteer Opportunities for 2009-2010:
-Database/Evaluations: Add Verb requests evaluations whenever it presents a production and
is currently looking to develop, enhance and standardize both current and archival evaluations.
-Marketing: Research and identify new clients, identify regional and national conference
opportunities, develop and implement strategies for PR efforts, help build and develop strategic
partnership with organizations connected to Add Verb’s mission.
-Research and Development: Add Verb is currently working on a new production that focuses
on substance abuse and would like some assistance with the research and development for this
production.
City of Portland—Merrill Auditorium
2 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.portlandmaine.gov/donations/showartvolunteer.asp?volunteerID=3
Contact:
Clare Norton, Usher Coordinator
Email: usher@portlandmaine.gov
Phone: (207) 874-8200 Ext. 240
Note(s): Training required/provided—less than three hours though. 
Ushering/Merrill Auditorium at a glance:
Merrill Auditorium is a 1900 seat performing arts facility located in the Arts District of
downtown Portland, Maine. The Auditorium was originally built in 1912 to replace two former
halls both destroyed by fire. What was then known as City Hall Auditorium was a classic
example of colonial style, boasting porticos and columns, a deep court and large wings.
Many famous performers have graced the auditorium stage throughout its long history,
including John Philip Sousa, George Gershwin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Horowitz, La Scala
Grand Opera Company, and Ray Charles. In addition, Merrill Auditorium has had the pleasure
of hosting such legendary and diverse artists as BB King, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett,
Godsmack, Cake, Gov’t Mule, David Crosby, Clint Black, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Merrill Auditorium is also home to the Portland Symphony Orchestra, PORT Opera, the
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series, and numerous concert and Broadway tours.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Ushering:
Usher responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-greeting guests and escorting them to their seats
-ticket taking and distributing facility and event programs
-directing guests as to the location of services such as rest rooms, telephones, water
fountains, elevator, and concessions
-working in assigned locations during and after the performance
-walk through of assigned areas at the end of event to pick up programs and lost items
-serving, but not selling, a variety of concessions products
-assist in keeping aisles clear during events
Good Theater
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.goodtheater.com/index.html
Contact:
Phone: 207-885-5883
Email: info@goodtheater.com
Good Theater at a glance:
“The goals for Good Theater are simple: We intend to do good theater. We intend to present
plays and musicals that showcase the best professional talent we can find locally. We intend to
present quality productions that will fascinate, uplift and delight our audiences.”
In pursuit of their mission, the founders and board of Good Theater have produced a variety of
both contemporary and classical plays that involve some of the best professional talent in
Portland, ME.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Usher
-Box-office
-Advertising
-Poster distribution
-Office
For other opportunities, contact Good Theater directly.
Lyric Music Theater
176 Sawyer Street, South Portland, ME 04106-2128
http://www.lyricmusictheater.org/involved.aspx
Contact:
Phone: (207) 799-1421
Email: lyricmusictheater@gmail.com
Box Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lyric Music Theater at a glance:
“Founded in 1952, Lyric Music Theater is community theater at its
finest. The purpose and mission of Lyric Music Theater shall be to
foster and develop interest in the theater in the Greater Portland
Area, particularly as applied to music and drama, and to provide a
medium for the expression of such interest. As a non-profit
organization our goal is to create enjoyable music theater for the
benefit of our audience at prices that are affordable. We cater to
hometown fans and visitors to Maine alike! All are welcome.”
Volunteer Opportunities:
 set design/painting
 stage crew
 make-up
 lighting crew
 props
 wardrobe, etc.
 selling ads
 box office
 ushering
 fund raising
 concession sales, etc.
No experience necessary. Contact Lyric Music Theater for more specific opportunities.
Portland Players
420 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106
http://www.portlandplayers.org/joinus/volunteering.html
Contact:
Phone: (207) 799-7337
Email : info@portlandplayers.org
Note(s): Online application available.
Portland Players at a glance:
Founded in 1931, Portland Players is the oldest community theatre in Maine and the second
oldest known in New England. Over the last 80 years, Portland Players have provided quality
community theater to the greater Portland community including numerous musicals like
Sweeney Todd and Evita as well as blockbuster plays such as Rumors and One Flew Over the
Cuckoo’s Nest.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Production
-Costumes
-Publicity
-Stage Crew
-Actors Posters
-Painting
-Box Office
-Concessions
-Lighting
-Singers
-Props
-Sound
-Ushering
-Set Construction
-Dancers
Contact the Portland Players for other opportunities and specific details.
Portland Stage
25A Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.portlandstage.org/Page.53.Volunteer+Opportunities
Contact:
Betsy Gans, Company Manager
Phone: 207-774-1043 ext. 107
Portland Stage at a glance:
“The leading professional theater in Northern New England, PORTLAND STAGE entertains,
educates and engages its audiences by producing a wide range of artistic works and programs
that explore basic human issues and concerns relevant to the communities served by the
theater. Our guiding principle is to promote creativity and dialogue among artists, staff, board
and audience.”
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Usher
-Clerical Work
-Special Events
Special Needs/
Developmental
Disabilities
STRIVE
28 Foden Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
http://pslstrive.org/
Contact:
Sam Heck
Phone: 207-774-6278 ext.212
Email: sheck@pslservices.org
Note(s):
-Application required (see following pages).
-Sam is particularly interested in SMCC students becoming involved in the March Dance
Marathon planning and the Monday/Wednesday educational series. Topics vary, so feel free to
contact Sam if you would like to be involved.
STRIVE at a glance:
The STRIVE Program of PSL Services is designed to address the many issues faced by young
adults (ages 15-24) with disabilities. Areas that we focus on include: improving fundamental
academic skills, developing leadership potential, improving economic opportunities through
continuing education, enhancing or upgrading work skills, integrating literary and social skills
into occupational/vocational opportunities, fostering career opportunities through education
and training, and promoting peer support for parents and siblings of this young population.
STRIVE’s major programs are:
-Friday Night Social Program
-Education classes on Monday and Wednesday nights (topics vary, but in 2009 included
physical education, money management, creative writing, and stress management)
-STRIVE-U—allows STRIVE clients to attend USM to complete a two-year Certificate in
Lifelong Learning. Students participating in the program live and work on a USM
campus.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Fundraisers
Fundraisers are essential to the success and continuation of STRIVE programs. Past fundraisers
have included “The World’s Largest Car Wash,” book sales, bottle drives, bake sales, and
ourannual Auction and 14Hour Dance Marathon. Volunteers are always needed to help with
set-up, running and taking down of events. We welcome new ideas and volunteer support.
Come join in the fun as we raise money for STRIVE!
Educational Series
Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 pm STRIVE offers an educational class to
further the education of our members. Courses run 8-10 weeks and vary in topics. Past groups
have learned about relationships, computers, nutrition, creative arts, and money management.
Volunteers can be involved by helping with planning, set up, or even teaching a session.
STRIVE Night
Every Friday from 6:00-9:00pm STRIVE opens its doors to teens and young adult members for a
night of socialization, games, and fun! The STRIVE Center has a dance floor, air hockey, pool
tables, big screen TVs, computers with Internet access, board games, snack bar and more!
Volunteers are always needed at STRIVE NIGHT to help in the snack bar, check-in members,
assist as DJ, play games, set-up and take down on theme nights, and be a positive role model.
The most important part is to have fun meeting new people and encourage members to get
involved. This is a great volunteer opportunity for high students and community groups. Once a
month there is a THEME NIGHT at STRIVE Night. Theme Nights are voted on by the Advisory
Board, which is made up of STRIVE members. Past theme nights have included: Country
Western, Beach Blast, Disco Night, Animal Night etc. Volunteers are needed to help with the
making and setting up of decorations and assisting with games on these nights.
BookWorks!
STRIVE's BookWorks is a volunteer-run used bookstore serving as both an on going fundraiser
and employment training program. Operated out of the STRIVE center 50 hours a week,
volunteers are always needed to staff the store, stock shelves, inventory newly donated books,
help with EBay account, and special sales. Shifts last a few hours.
Education
Institute for Financial Literacy
449 Forest Avenue Suite 10, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.financiallit.org/information/contact.aspx
Contact:
Ask for the Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 207-879-0389
Institute for Financial Literacy at a glance:
The IFL was founded in 2002 and seeks to provide unbiased financial education and assistance
to clients in the greater Portland area via the internet and in person. They currently offer
programs in financial education, financial counseling and bankruptcy related issues. IFL also
sponsors and continues to run the Library of Personal Finance which houses books, texts,
computer programs and other materials in the area of personal financial literacy. It is the only
one of its kind in the United States.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Educator (Local or Remote)
If you are interested in volunteering to provide financial literacy education in your community,
let us know! Volunteer Educators work with the Institute and a local sponsoring organization
(examples include but are not limited to neighborhood organizations, community centers,
fraternal organizations, religious organizations of any faith, etc) to plan a financial education
course or courses based on educational materials developed by the Institute.
Outreach Volunteer (Local or Remote)
A great opportunity for those that don’t have time to teach others, but still want to help! Help
the Institute increase awareness of the importance of financial literacy education in your
community. Outreach Volunteers work with the Institute to develop informal community based
networks by occasionally discussing general financial literacy topics (like the importance of
saving money) in a non-confrontational manner with their friends, co-workers and neighbors.
Outreach Volunteers also encourage people to learn more about managing their money by
writing letters to the editor of local newspapers, posting information on community bulletin
boards, or blogging on social networking sites such as MySpace or Facebook.
Volunteer Office Support (Local)
Help with filing, data entry, putting together mailings and answering the phones is always
appreciated.
Literacy Volunteers of Maine
142 High Street, Suite 526, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.lvmaine.org/volunteer.htm or http://lvportland.maineadulted.org/
for the Portland Chapter
Contact:
Hotline: 1.800.322.5455
Office: 207.773.3191
Email: info@lvmaine.org
Note(s): Application required (see following pages). This does
require a pretty significant time commitment, but could be a great
opportunity for anyone looking to improve their teaching skills or to
gain more diverse teaching skills by tutoring adults.
Literacy Volunteers of Maine at a glance:
Literacy Volunteers of Maine is dedicated to providing increased access to literacy services for
Maine adults who wish to acquire or improve their literacy skills. The goal of the 14 LVM
chapters in Maine is to deliver basic literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) instruction using a dedicated corps of well trained volunteer tutors. These LVM tutors
are able to serve nearly 1,100 adults each year.
Volunteer Opportunities:
BECOMING A LITERACY VOLUNTEER
Training
Interested tutors receive intensive training through the workshops offered by our local
affiliates. Trainings are generally 12 - 15 hours long, and are conducted over a series of
workshops. Most affiliates offer trainings twice a year, although several offer them more
frequently. To find out about a training workshop in your area, contact the affiliate in your
community.
In addition, Verizon Literacy Campus offers volunteers self-paced training online at no cost.
They even have several courses for the potential volunteer, including information on working
with an adult literacy learner. Visit www.literacycampus.org to find out more.
Time Commitment
Once you are trained as a tutor, you will be matched with an adult learner, and begin working
with them to help them achieve their literacy goals. Tutors and their students usually meet
once or twice a week for 1 - 2 hours at a location that is mutually convenient, such as a library,
coffee shop, or other public place.
Elder Care
Alzheimer’s Association
170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105
http://www.alz.org/maine/in_my_community_10163.asp
Contact:
Drew Wyman, Office Manager
Email: drew.wyman@alz.org
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
Note(s): Application required (see following pages).
Time commitments listed in the volunteer section are
suggestions only—volunteers are welcome to commit
to more or less time depending on their own
schedules. Training is provided for all positions.
The Alzheimer’s Association at a glance:
The mission of the National Alzheimer’s Association is threefold:
-to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research
-to provide and enhance care and support for all affected
-and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health
In an effort to create a world without Alzheimer’s, the National Association provides
information, education, and support to communities throughout the United States.
The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves about 37,000 families throughout the
state of Maine.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Helpline
Assist callers by providing information, referral to community services and agencies,
reassurance and emotional support, and when appropriate, mailing of materials. On-the-job
training and support provided by staff. Desired commitment is 3 hours per week.
-Front Desk/Reception
Answer phones and route calls, greet guests and help with simple office tasks such as stuffing
envelopes and some data entry.
-Office Assistant
Assist the office manager and chapter staff by performing a variety of basic office support
activities. This position does not require computer experience. Training and instructions are
provided by the office manager, staff and other experienced volunteers. Desired commitment
is 3 hours per week.
-Support Group Leader
Lead a suport group for local community members needing the support of a group setting.
Commitment is once per month after initial training.
-Speaker's Bureau
Become trained as a public speaker and go out into the community conducting talks on
Alzheimer's disease. Commitment is once per month after initial training.
-Memory Walk Volunteer
A variety of different opportunities are available working with Memory Walk, which is our
biggest fundraiser held in September at 13 sites across the state. You can work on a
committee, form a team of walkers. Commitment is once monthly throughout the year, may
be greater as event gets closer.
-Golf Tournament and Auction Committee
Recruit sponsors, players or teams; silent auction items, golf prizes, in-kind donations, help in
event logistics before and the day of. Commitment is seasonal - tournament is held in July.
-Marketing/Public Relations Committee
Determine strategies for communicating with the public about our programs, services or
opportunities. Commitment is quarterly.
-Public Policy Committee
Determine strategies and plan best approaches for advocacy. Commitment is monthly when
legislature is in session.
-Advocacy
Contact legislators or present testimony in Augusta on issues that affect Alzheimer's patients
and families. Commitment is on an as needed basis.
-Program Committee
Provide input into planning and delivery of programs and services. Commitment is quarterly.
-Development Assistant
General office work focused on fundraising, creating special events, and fundraising mailings.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
136 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
http://www.smaaa.org/volunteer.php
Contact:
For Fix-It and Grocery Programs:
Donna LaChance
Phone: 207-396-6522 or
1-800-427-7411, ext. 522
Email: dlachance@smaaa.org
For all other programs:
Call the main line at 207-396-6500
and request to speak with the
contact for whichever program you
are interested in.
Note(s): There are both long-term and one-time opportunities available. Volunteering as a
group requires very little training and generally includes projects like raking leaves, yard cleanup, weather-stripping and other outdoor activities. Individual opportunities can include grocery
shopping, minor repair work, and just visiting with clients. However, these opportunities
require a background check and references because individuals are able to go to clients’ homes
without the supervision of a SMAA member or college supervisor. The process can take up to
six weeks to complete, so please start early.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging at a glance:
The SMAA provides information, programs, and services to improve the well-being of seniors
throughout the state of Maine. Some of these programs include Meals on Wheels, Healthy
Aging, and Easy Adventures (an initiative that provides low intensity, outdoor activities like
horseback riding, snowshoeing and “get back on a bike” programming.) Their programs and
services are designed to foster independence, reduce the burden on family and caregivers and
promote an active and healthy lifestyle. The SMAA is able to provide these programs and
services each year with the help of over 1200 volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Check the website for the most current volunteer opportunities. Those listed below represent
some of the opportunities available throughout the year.
-Grocery Shopping
Volunteers shop and deliver groceries to an older individual or couple on a weekly basis.
(Requires a year-long commitment.)
-Visit with Isolated Seniors
Volunteers visit isolated seniors to talk, play cards, reminisce, etc.
-Provide "Fix-It" Services
Volunteers provide minor home repair and maintenance services to people over age 60 who
own and live in their own homes.
-Help Seniors with Everyday Finances
Volunteers of the Money Minders Program serve as bill-paying assistants to seniors who need
assistance writing their checks, paying their bills and balancing their checkbooks.
-Prepare and Deliver Meals
Volunteers support the health of seniors by packaging and delivering Meals on Wheels
throughout Cumberland and York counties.
-Help Seniors with the Fear of Falling
Volunteers are trained to present an eight-session workshop program to help seniors with their
concerns about falling.
-Help Seniors Cope with Chronic Illness
Volunteers who themselves have a chronic condition are trained to present a six-session
program entitled, "Living Well" . This well-researched program helps seniors learn ways to cope
and live productively with the challenges of ill health.
-Organize Senior Games
Volunteers help organize and carry out Maine Senior Games–an annual event that brings senior
athletes together in competition every August and September.
-Support Residents of Larrabee Village in Westbrook
Volunteers help with events and activities, provide friendly visiting, and grocery shopping
assistance to the 150 residents of Larrabee Village's assisted living program.
-Help with Activities and Events at Truslow Adult Day Center in Saco
Volunteers help with activities such as arts and crafts, pet therapy and gardening.
-Become a Medicare and Health Insurance Advocate
Volunteers interested in helping people sort out their Medicare benefits are trained and
certified to provide education and counsel on a range of health insurance topics, including
health insurance fraud and the Medicare Prescription Drug benefit.
-Provide Information & Advocacy
Volunteers assist with benefit screening events that help seniors learn about potential benefits,
programs and services that can help them.
Environment &
Sustainability
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
330 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME
http://www.capelandtrust.org/volunteer.html
Contact:
Email: admin@capelandtrust.org
Phone: 207-767-6054
CELT at a glance:
In 1985 a small group of Cape residents formed the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) to help
preserve natural areas of scenic beauty for future residents and visitors to explore and
appreciate. For the last 25 years, CELT has been dedicated to land preservation, land
stewardship, education and recreation and continues to support and develop working
farmland in the Cape Elizabeth area.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Office Administration Support
-Trail Building and Trail Maintenance (The current trail maintenance schedule can be found
online.)
-Special Events Planning
-Property Mapping and Monitoring
-Conservation Planning
-Environmental Education Walk Leaders
-Editorial Support for our Publications and Website
Cathance River Education Alliance
http://creamaine.org/
Contact:
Phone: 207-798-1913
Email: cathanced@gwi.net
Location:
The Cathance River Nature Preserve
is located in the Highland Green
Village located off the Route 196
Coastal Connector bypass in
Topsham. (See website for more
specific directions.)
Note(s): Apply online to find out about the most current volunteer opportunities.
Cathance River Education Alliance at a glance:
The mission of the Cathance River Education Alliance is to use the natural resources of the
Cathance River Preserve to promote ecological awareness and nature-based learning among
students, educators, and the public; to foster the wise use of the Preserve; and to prepare
future stewards of the Cathance River.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Leading hikes
-Giving nature talks
-Being available as a host during the hours the Ecology Center is open
-Helping teachers who bring classes
-Designing, Developing, and/or presenting educational programs
These are just a few of the opportunities. Contact the Ecology Center to find out about other
opportunities.
Cultivating Community
http://cultivatingcommunity.org/volunteer_programs.shtml
Contact:
Craig Lapine
Email: craig@cultivatingcommunity.org
Phone: (207) 761.GROW
Location:
Cultivating Community has two major farms:
Boyd St. Urban Farm
40 Boyd St
Portland, ME 04101
Turkey Hill Farm
120 Old Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Office and Mailing Address:
52 Mayo Street
P.O. Box 3792
Portland, Maine 04104-3792
Cultivating Community at a glance:
“Imagine a world in which all families, regardless of income, eat the healthiest, freshest
produce; a world in which youth focus their prodigious energies on helping themselves and
their neighbors; a world in which people care deeply about the land, their communities, and
each other. This is the world we at Cultivating Community are working to create.
Cultivating Community is growing sustainable communities. Based in Portland, Maine, we use
organic, sustainable practices to grow food in our community and school gardens and at
partnering farms. That food feeds those among us who are most vulnerable. And we use our
community food work as an engine for high-impact youth and community development
programs that reconnect people to the natural and social systems that sustain us all.”
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Open volunteer hours every Tuesday afternoon at Boyd St. Urban Farm and every Wednesday
afternoon at Turkey Hill Farm (weeding, watering, harvesting, etc.)
-Special Events—both farms hold special events and fundraisers throughout the year; there are
opportunities to be involved in both the planning and the event itself
-Youth Programs—both farms sponsor youth programs throughout each week that encourage
youths to take leadership roles in the garden and in other aspects of their lives.
Friends of Casco Bay
43 Slocum Drive, South Portland, Maine 04106
(On SMCC’s Campus near the Spring Point Light)
http://friendsofcascobay.org/volunteer.aspx
Contact:
Peter Milholland, Citizen Stewards Coordinator
Phone: 207-799-8574
Email: pmilholland@cascobay.org
Note(s): Application required. See following page.
Friends of Casco Bay at a glance:
“Friends of Casco Bay is a marine stewardship organization founded in 1989 to improve and
protect the environmental health of Casco Bay. We are recognized for our “work with”
approach in seeking effective solutions to problems that threaten the health of the Bay. Our
work involves advocacy, education & outreach, water quality monitoring, and collaborative
partnerships.”
Volunteer Opportunities:
▪ Water sampling
▪ Beach cleanups
▪ Research projects
▪ Oiled wildlife response training
▪ Office assistance & data entry
▪ Boat maintenance
▪ Special events, including our film festival
Check the website or drop by the office for the most up to date opportunities.
Maine Preservation
500 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101
http://www.mainepreservation.org/Giving/index.shtml
Contact:
Phone: (207) 775-3652
Email: Robert@mainepreservation.org
Maine Preservation at a glance:
Maine Preservation was founded in 1972. Its mission is “to promote
the preservation, protection and vitality of Maine's historic places and
to encourage quality design that contributes to the livability of our
communities.” In pursuit of that mission, members of Maine
Preservation are involved in advocacy, education, outreach, easements
and publishing projects.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The following are areas that Maine Preservation is involved in. Contact the organization to ask
about specific opportunities.
-Heritage Education
-conferences and forums
-workshops and training seminars
-education grants and curriculum development for K-12 teachers
-Preservation Outreach
-annual list of most endangered historic properties
-reference resource library in office
-Advocacy
-public policy involvement
-Easements
-provides for the preservation of some portion of historic buildings
-Publications
-Maine Preservation News
-books on architectural history in Maine
-Special Events
-check the website calendar for upcoming events
Portland Trails
http://www.trails.org/volunteer.html
305 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101
Contact:
Phone: 207.775.2411
Email: info@trails.org
Note: Please fill out online application to be involved in
trail building. Also, for most opportunities, time is fairly
flexible so feel free to call and find out what
opportunities are available.
Portland Trails at a glance:
Portland Trails is a non-profit urban land trust dedicated to building a network of multi-use
trails in the Greater Portland (ME) area. The mission of Portland Trails is:
 Create and maintain a 50-mile network of trails in Greater Portland.
 Engage the participation of neighborhoods, schools, and the business community in
trail use and land stewardship.
 Make Greater Portland a model for people-powered recreation and transportation.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Trail Work
-regular trail volunteer days
-ongoing stewardship projects
-done in a day projects
-Events
-Portland Trails runs two big events every year: “Happy Trails Big Bash & Silent Auction”
in the Spring and the “Portland Trails 10K—Trail to Ale”
-Outreach
-Provide staffing for tables at workshops and conferences
South Portland Land Trust
14 Woodbury Street, South Portland, ME 04106
http://www.splandtrust.com/South_Portland_Land_Trust/Welcome.html
Contact:
Rich Rottkov, SPLT President
Phone: (207) 799-5686
Email: rrottkov@yahoo.com
SPLT at a glance:
The South Portland Land Trust is a private, nonprofit land trust
dedicated to the conservation of open space and the expansion of
trail networks that are significant historically, educationally,
recreationally, or ecologically important to the people of South
Portland, Maine.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Check the website for up to date volunteer opportunities. SPLT is involved in expanding their
trail system, protecting open space, and providing education and awareness about
environmental issues. If you are interested in working with SPLT on something in particular,
contact Rich Rottkov.
Wolfe’s Neck Farm
184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME 04032
http://www.wolfesneckfarm.org/index.php
Contact:
Phone: (207) 865-4469
Email: Online Form
Note: Please fill out online application to be involved in various
volunteer opportunities.
Wolfe’s Neck Farm at a glance:
Wolfe's Neck Farm is an historic 626 acre farm on the Maine coast dedicated to sustainable
agriculture, environmental education, and community well-being through the enjoyment of our
natural landscape. Wolfe’s Neck Farm began in 1947 and is dedicated to preserving the
environment and farming.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Children's educational programs and summer camp
-Adult Programs
-Recreational Activities
-Caring for the animals, gardens, trails and buildings
-Special Events
-Leadership Committees
-Office Help
-Public Relations
*Volunteer opportunities can be tailored to the interests of groups, families, and individuals
who want to be involved.
Health Care
& Medical
Opportunities
Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102
http://www.mmc.org/mmc_body.cfm?id=2384
Contact:
Phone: (207) 662-2205
Toll Free: (877) 339-3107
Email: voluns@mmc.org
Maine Medical Center at a glance:
MMC serves as a community hospital for the people of
greater Portland, Maine and as the premier tertiary care
center for northern New England. The hospital has 606
licensed beds, and provides comprehensive inpatient services in all medical specialties.
Centers of excellence are being developed in cancer care, heart care, children's services, and
other areas, building from existing excellence in multi-disciplinary services. Maine Medical
Center is also a teaching hospital, with active programs in undergraduate medical education,
graduate medical education, post-graduate medical education, nursing education, and allied
health professional education. We also offer continuing education for health professionals, and
have a variety of community health education programs.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers can be found throughout the hospital assisting staff, patients, and families. The
following are areas in which Maine Medical Center volunteers work. Assignments generally
require a regular commitment of 2-4 hours per week for a minimum period of six months.
Examples:
Bramhall Campus
ACE Friendly Visitors
Admitting Office
Ambulatory Surgical Unit
Birth Announcements
Books, Etc. Cart
Cardiac Cath Lab
Child Life Center
Coffee Shop
Emergency
Emergency Registration
Escort Service
Flower Box
Flower Delivery
Gift Shop
Hospital Elder Life Program
Information Desk
Mail Delivery
Medical Library
Office Assistance
Oncology Patient Visitor
Operating Room
Patient & Family Advisors
Patient Visitor
Reiki
Special Care Unit
Vascular Interventional
Radiology
Women and Infant's New
Building - East Tower
Boutique
Falmouth Campus
Diagnostic Center
MaineHealth Learning Resource
Center
Scarborough Campus
Diagnostic Center
Radiation Therapy
IV Therapy
Maine Children's Cancer
Program
MaineHealth Learning
Resource Center
Reception/Escort
Special Events:
Dolls for Pediatric Patients
Hats With Hugs
Simples Pleasures for patients
with dementia
Cancer Community Center
778 Main St., South Portland
http://www.cancercommunitycenter.org/volunteer.htm#program
Contact:
Phone: (207) 774-2200 or (877) 774-2200
Email: info@CancerCommunityCenter.org
Cancer Community Center at a glance:
Jane Staley, the Cancer Community Center founder, believed that
support was essential to healing. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer
in 1994, Jane sought a place that offered support and information
as well as a sense of community for adults affected by cancer. She soon discovered that
support services commonly available in other parts of the country were, at the time, nonexistent in Maine. This realization motivated her to organize a steering committee consisting of
friends, business leaders, community leaders, oncology professionals and cancer survivors in
the state, with a driven determination to establish a no-cost cancer support center dedicated
to life and living.
It is no coincidence that "community" is our middle name. After all, we are a center envisioned
and created by fellow members of the Greater Portland community. We offer free
programming, thanks to a community of neighbors who donate time, money and talent to
make it all possible.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Program Volunteers
Our Program Volunteers are those who work directly with CCC participants as Support Group
Facilitators for our various support groups and as "Buddies" in the Maine Buddy Program.
-Support Group Facilitator
These Center-trained volunteers will facilitate peer-to-peer support groups, which provide
support for individuals living with cancer, their families and friends. The Center offers a variety
of support groups, including cancer-specific groups, groups that are open to all people affected
by cancer, and groups that provide support for individuals dealing with grief, loss and caregiving issues. Since our support groups are based on a peer support, co-facilitation model, our
facilitators are not necessarily professional social workers or therapists, but trained layfacilitators from various professional backgrounds. Each group is facilitated by two volunteers.
Our volunteer facilitators and group participants have found the group experience to be
intensely rewarding!
Core Volunteers
Our Core Volunteers are those who work at the CCC on a regular basis as Office Assistants or as
Instructors and Presenters.
-Office Assistants
Office Assistants are needed for both daytime and evening shifts on weekdays. This position is
essential to the Center's functioning and truly makes a difference!
-Wellness and Creative Arts Instructors
CCC relies upon community professionals, who have expertise in various areas of wellness and
creative expression, to volunteer their services and time in the form of workshops or ongoing
"classes". These programs exemplify the Center's commitment to wellness and to providing a
comfortable, informative and accessible center for patients, their families, and friends. We are
always seeking additional programs to feature at the CCC. See our calendar for a complete list
of programs currently being offered.
Special Project / Special Event Volunteers
These Volunteers work at the CCC for special projects & events occasionally throughout the
year.
The Center utilizes volunteers to:
Help staff our Holiday Lights fundraising event kiosk at the Maine Mall during the holiday
season (we literally need hundreds of volunteers!)
Assist with community fundraising events
Help with special mailings or data entry projects
Serve on committees
Help staff community-based CCC events
Outreach Opportunities
Outreach Opportunities
Outreach volunteers help spread the word about the CCC, its mission, programs, support
groups, and activities by staffing our display at local events, fairs, and conferences and/or
speaking at local churches, service clubs, and other organizations. Outreach Volunteers present
information about how the services provided by the Center can help people in Maine who have
been affected by cancer. This volunteer might also assist the Outreach Coordinators in
identifying local organizations and contacts with whom to schedule speaking engagements.
Frannie Peabody Center
http://www.peabodycenter.org/volunteer.htm
Location and Contacts:
Client and Administrative Services
335 Valley Street
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 774-6877
Toll free: (866) 701-3897
Fax: (207) 879-0761
info@peabodycenter.org
York County Prevention and Client Services
Meadowbrook Plaza
647 US Route 1, Suite 303
York, ME 03909
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 724, York, ME 03909
Phone: (207) 363-3558
Toll Free: (866) 439-8075
Fax: (207) 363-3996
info@peabodycenter.org
HIV Prevention Services
49 Oak Street, Portland
HIV Testing: (207) 749-6818
Prevention Coordinator: (207) 807-4586
Office: (207) 871-0216
prevention@peabodycenter.org
Frannie Peabody Center at a glance:
Frannie Peabody Center is the largest community-based HIV/AIDS services organization in Maine,
providing prevention services for at-risk groups and direct services for people living with HIV/AIDS. The
Center is committed to preventing the spread of HIV infection in Southern Maine, while providing
compassionate care for those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. FPC offers prevention programs,
education and outreach for groups and individuals. The organization was founded in 2002.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Administrative Support: Phones & Filing
Frannie Peabody Center has administrative offices located on Valley Street in Portland. The Center
needs volunteers to answer a six-line, voice mail phone system on weekdays. Volunteers will also file,
photocopy, and perform other light administrative duties.
General Volunteers Needed
Frannie Peabody Center, Maine's largest AIDS service organization, is looking for volunteers in a number
of capacities. Opportunities range from development and administrative tasks to setup and assistance
with activities within southern Maine.
Contact Patti Capouch at pcapouch@peabodycenter.org for more specific information.
Maine Cancer Foundation
http://www.mainecancer.org/contact.shtml
Contact:
Phone: (207) 773-2533
Email: mcf@mainecancer.org
Mailing Address:
Maine Cancer Foundation
PO Box 553
Portland, Maine 04112
Maine Cancer Foundation at a glance:
The Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF), founded in 1976, is a non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the health and well being of Maine people by: Funding scientific laboratory and
clinical research, professional and public education and patient support programs. 100% of
funds raised remain in Maine.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Cure Breast Cancer for ME Volunteer
Help with the set up and event day duties of the annual October luncheon
www.curebreastcancerforme.org
Cure Breast Cancer for ME COMMITTEE
Help with the planning process of the luncheon in the areas of sponsorship, online auction,
ticket sales, or awards. Requires around 8 meetings annually and e-mail communications with
committe to follow up.
Pink Tulip Project Volunteer
Help oranize pink tulip gardens throughout the state with committee guidance.
General Volunteer
Get notified of general volunteer needs as they arrive and participate if able.
Office Volunteer
Assist in Portland Office with phone, and organizational tasks. Computer skills helpful.
Contact the Foundation for more specific and current information.
The Red Cross of Southern Maine
Portland Office, 2401 Congress Street
http://southernmaine.redcross.org/index.php?pr=Volunteer
Contact:
Phone: (207) 874-1192
Email: volunteer@southernmaine.redcross.org
The Red Cross at a glance:
The American Red Cross of Southern Maine, a humanitarian
organization, led by volunteers and guided by its
congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the
International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to
victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and
respond to emergencies.
The chapter is governed by a local board of directors and must raise 100% of the funds
necessary to prepare, connect and respond to the needs of Southern Maine from local
individuals, corporations and foundations within Western, Central and Southern Maine.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Here's the process in a nutshell. The first step in the process is to complete a volunteer
application. Once you complete it we'll set up a time for an interview, which will most likely
be done by a volunteer. He or she will, among other things, find your interests and make initial
recommendations. After that you will be asked to complete a background check, discuss your
interest with the career staff person for that specialty, and be scheduled for an orientation.
First off, if you are interested in volunteering at blood drives or at our Portland blood
collection facility on Forest Avenue, that's a tad different as they process and train volunteers
apart from our other services. You can reach them at 775-2367.
As a general rule, our volunteers are required to provide for their own transportation to and
from their assignment. You can elect to be a task-specific volunteer (e.g. help paint the
classroom) rather than a continuing volunteer.
Unfortunately, we are generally not able to accept folks for court-ordered community service;
we can accept school related service. Minors can be accepted to perform work in a group
when accompanied by an adult representative of the group or can work as an individual limited
to our Portland or Lewiston office from 9am-4pm weekdays.
For information on volunteer opportunities, please call or email us.
Dress for Success Southern Maine
565 Congress Street, Suite 206, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=111&pageid=2
Contact:
Phone: 207-780-1686
Email: southernmaine@dressforsuccess.org
Dress for Success at a glance:
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the
economic independence of disadvantaged women by
providing professional attire, a network of support and
the career development tools to help women thrive in
work and in life.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Fundraisers/Event Planners
Assist with special events, sales, mailings, and fundraising efforts. Organize a fundraiser on behalf of
DFSSM or assist board members and staff with events, outreach and development.
-Professional Women's Group
The Professional Women's Group (PWG) is a networking and professional development group for
our clients. The PWG meets one evening a month in Portland and focuses on employment retention
and career advancement. We are looking for speakers and professionals to lead workshops and make
presentations that focus on topics including the written and unwritten rules of the workplace, financial
planning, work/family balance and communication skills.
-Brochure and Report Design
We are seeking an experienced volunteer with expertise in InDesign to assist with
the design and production of outreach and event materials throughout the year.
Time commitments -- from 3 to 20 hours -- vary from project to project.
-Merchandisers
Merchandisers sort clothing donations, organize the office and inventory, set aside and dispose of
clothing that is not appropriate for our needs, and help with donations for our spring Suit Yourself sale.
-Personal Shoppers/Fitters
Assist our customers with choosing the perfect outfit for job interviews and provide support and
mentoring about interviewing, career development and the workplace. You help women look and feel
their best as they prepare for their interviews and start new jobs. Your enthusiasm and experience in
the workforce are the assets you bring to this role. Please note: client fittings take place during business
hours.
-Board Leadership
All members of the Board of Directors started as volunteers at Dress for Success Southern Maine. We
are recruiting leaders with a passion for helping disadvantaged Maine women succeed in work and in
life.
Historical,
Museum &
Tourism
Opportunities
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
142 Free Street, Portland, Maine 04101
http://www.kitetails.org/
Contact:
Jamie Andrew
Phone: 207-828-1234, ext.241
Email: Jamie@kitetails.org
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-5:00
The Children’s Museum & Theatre at a glance:
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through
exploration and play. The Museum serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators,
helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's development and learning.
The Museum & Theatre focus on four programming areas: Science Education, Early Childhood
Education, Multicultural Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. Through these programs, the
Museum serves children ages six months to ten years, as well as their families and caregivers. The
theatre program extends the age range to 18 years. The education programs are specifically focused on
classes from Pre-K to 5th grade.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Creative Cat Volunteer
Works with artistic projects and play areas at the museum
Theatre Volunteer
Helps with Story Time and Stage stories, as well as theatre workshops, rehearsals and performance
Science and Nature Volunteer
Assist with learning and education programs like the Tide Pool Touch Tank and Camera Obscura
Stay and Play Volunteer
Facilitate museum play and learning programs like Play-Doh, No Ends Blocks, Music Kit, and Bowling
Behind the Scenes Volunteer
Help with the prep work for arts, crafts, and cultural activities. This involves a lot of cutting, taping,
gluing, and stuffing!
Visitor Services Volunteer
Help answer visitors’ questions at the front desk and throughout the museum; assist with answering
phones and directing visitors to various parts of the museum
Development Volunteer
Help with fundraising for the annual auction and general office work.
Operations/Exhibits Volunteer
Help with general museum maintenance, cleaning, fixing, and building exhibits.
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
http://www.mainehistory.org/about_opportunities.shtml
Contact:
Marieke VanDerSteenhoven, Education
Coordinator
Phone: 207-774-1822x.214
Email: mvanders@mainehistory.org
Note(s):
-Does require some training.
-Please fill out online application form to get more information about volunteer and/or
internship opportunities.
MHS at a glance:
"The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine: the stories of Maine people,
the traditions of Maine communities, and the record of Maine's place in a changing world. Because an
understanding of the past is vital to a healthy and progressive society, we collect, care for, and exhibit
historical treasures; facilitate research into family, local, state, and national history; provide education
programs that make history meaningful, accessible and enjoyable; and empower others to preserve and
interpret the history of their communities and our state."
MHS includes the Longfellow House and Research Library, the Historical Society Museum, and The
Maine Memory Network, which is a free statewide digital museum, archive and educational resource
that makes the rich treasury of Maine's history available to the public at large.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Opportunities include collections processing, data entry, typing, indexing, scanning and photographing
historic items, inventorying collections, assisting Museum and House visitors and Library patrons, and
conducting general historical and genealogical research for those who cannot visit.
Many special skills are needed to assist in the smooth operation of our varied functions, programs and
events, and might include experience in publishing, fundraising, library, archival or museum curatorship,
graphic design or computers.
Most volunteer jobs will take place at the Society's Campus at 485–489 Congress Street, Portland, but
some projects may be done at home — for example, typing, indexing, or data entry. Daily, weekly,
monthly, seasonal or occasional commitments may be arranged.
MHS is also associated with Victoria Mansion, the Tate House, and the Portland Harbor Museum.
Each site offers opportunities to assist with administrative tasks and tours.
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland
94 Commercial Street Suite 300, Portland, Maine 04101
http://www.visitportland.com/employment.aspx
Contact:
Jennifer Tomlinson
207=772-4994, ext. 241
Administrative Offices: 207-772-4994
info@visitportland.com
CVB of Greater Portland at a glance:
“The vision of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland is to provide visitors with a
quality experience, second to none, by fulfilling the recreational, cultural, social and spiritual
expectations of the traveling public.”
CVB provides a marketing opportunity for Portland businesses, runs visitor centers throughout
the Greater Portland area, and provides a variety of services to greet and welcome visitors to
the area.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Do you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Do you like making new
friends? Can you handle four to five hours of busy, people-oriented work once or twice a
week? If so, the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland has the perfect volunteer
opportunity for you.
You don't have to be a living encyclopedia to be a volunteer. Training, printed resources and
kindred spirits are all it takes to be a Visitor Information Specialist at the CVB. Volunteers can
work as often as they like, usually in four to five hour shifts. The bureau is open six days a week
and closed on Sundays. A minimum commitment of one shift per week is required. Training is
readily available, and now is a good time to start preparing for the summer season.
The Museum of African Culture
13 Brown St, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.museumafricanculture.org/support/volunteers/
Contact:
Phone: (207) 871-7188
Email: africart@museumafricanculture.org
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 10:30 - 4:00
Saturday 12:00 to 4:00
The Museum at a glance:
The Museum of African Culture was founded by Oscar Mokeme and Art Aleshire August 8, 1998
in Portland Maine. It is the only institution in northern New England devoted exclusively to subSaharan African arts and culture. There are over 1,500 pieces in the collection of the Museum,
ranging from large-scale, elaborately carved wooden masks to smaller scale figures, cast copper
alloy (bronze) figures, textiles, utilitarian objects, ceramic, bone, ivory and composite objects.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are the backbone of the museum. We need volunteers for every facet of running
the museum. We need board members, committee members, and volunteers for one task at a
time.
One of our highest needs right now is someone to take charge of publicity and marketing of
our programs. We need administrative skills, computer skills, typing and editing skills. We
need fundraising skills.
You may have a specific skill to offer or just the desire to help. Please call or email the museum
and we will be glad to have you on our team.
Human Services
Catholic Charities Maine
http://www.ccmaine.org/info.php?info_id=26
Contact:
Terri Gamache
Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: 207-781-8550 x 1187
Email: tgamache@ccmaine.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Catholic Charities Maine at a glance:
Since 1966, Catholic Charities Maine has dedicated itself to creating, administering, and
advocating for programs and services that reach out and meet the critical human service needs
of our state.
Our professionally trained staff and over 1,000 volunteers help individuals from birth through
old age overcome obstacles in their lives that threaten their self-sufficiency. Last year, we
provided services to over 40,000 individuals in Maine, and touched the lives of countless others
through our advocacy and convening efforts. While some of the people we serve are Catholic,
many are not. Some can afford to pay for the services they receive, but most cannot. Our
agency attempts to help all who request assistance either through direct assistance or
appropriate referral.
Volunteer Opportunities:
 Read a story to children in the child care centers
 Provide transportation for visually impaired children
 Become a friendly visitor to an elderly or disabled indivividual
 Help with office tasks such as collating newsletters and mailing
 Do odd jobs or make minor repairs at the home of an elderly person
 Host a Catholic Charities Maine information night in your area
 Help sort and organize items at the Home Supplies Thrift Store
 Participate on a program Advisory Committee
Note: For 2009-2010, Catholic Charities is looking for one or two students to serve
consistently for service-learning or an internship. Responsibilities would include:
interviewing and writing human interest stories from our programs, working on their website
content, taking photographs, filling requests for brochures and other publications, etc.
CA$H Greater Portland
(Creating Assets, Savings and Hope)
400 Congress St, Portland, ME 04112
http://www.cashgp.org/
Contact:
Nicole Evans
Phone: 207-874-1000, ext. 326
Email: nevans@unitedwaygp.org
CA$H at a glance:
CA$H Greater Portland, managed by United Way of Greater Portland, is a partnership of
community leaders and industry experts encouraging families and individuals in Cumberland
County to increase income, reduce debt, save for the future and achieve financial stability.
CA$H Greater Portland is a year-round resource for the community, offering free tax
preparation to qualified filers during tax season, helping employers bring financial education
tools to their employees, and educating hard-working residents about how they can make the
most of their money.
Volunteer Opportunities:
1.) Free Tax Prep
-Volunteers assist low income clients with tax preparation
-#1 goal is to get Earned Income Tax Credit back into communities
-Online and classroom training provided
-can take up to 25 hours to train and must be completed before Jan. 23
-Volunteers become certified IRS tax preparers
2.) Financial Coaches
-Intake—ask people what their first financial concern is, chat with them about why they have
come to CA$H
-Help clients connect them with other financial organizations in Cumberland Co
-Training provided—only requires about 2 hrs training
3.) Outreach
-Assist with planning and coordinating for Lunch & Learn and other workshops
-Utilize the website to connect people
-Marketing and PR opportunities as well
Family Crisis Services
http://www.familycrisis.org/volunteerInfo.html
Contact:
Volunteer Team Leader
Phone: 207.767.4952
Email: volunteer_coordinator@familycrisis.org
Family Crisis Services at a glance:
 FCS is a domestic violence project which serves victims and survivors in Cumberland and
Sagadahoc Counties in Maine.
 Founded in 1977, we have expanded our services in these twenty-some years to serve all those
battered in intimate partnerships.
 We have an emergency shelter for battered women and their children, support groups in
Portland, Bath and Bridgton, Outreach programs in Portland, Brunswick and Bridgton, and a
transitional services program, as well as an extensive educational program which focuses on the
issue of dating violence and youth.
 FCS strives to provide safe and accessible services to all victims/survivors of domestic violence
regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, primary language
spoken, or immigration status.
Volunteer Opportunities:
 Hotline Volunteers
Hotline volunteers carry a beeper and staff the 24 hour hotline through our answering service,
primarily from 5 PM to 9 AM seven days a week. Two staff members are always on back up for
support. Hotline volunteers may screen women and children through the intake process to
determine if shelter is needed and bring them into our shelters. Not all calls are from victims of
domestic violence needing immediate help - we also serve concerned relatives, immediate
family members, friends, or anyone else affected by domestic violence.
Apply on-line.
 Shelter Volunteers
Shelter Volunteers are needed for a variety of different tasks, including staffing the hotline
during the day, serving as support to the women and children using our services and shelters.
Apply on-line.
 Support Group Volunteers
After additional training, support group volunteer's co-facilitate our weekly groups with a staff
facilitator. These groups are offered weekly at different times and provide confidential, free
peer support services.
Apply on-line.
 Administrative Support Volunteers
Administrative Support Volunteers: Whether you excel at preparing mailings, data entry,
producing art work, writing and editing, filing, or are interested in other general administrative
work, we may have opportunities for you to work on short and long term projects.
Apply on-line.
People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP)
http://www.propeople.org/About_Us/volunteer.php
Contact:
Client Service Center
510 Cumberland Avenue
Portland, Maine 04101
800-698-4959
207-553-5800
Administrative Offices
2338 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04102
207-553-5800
PROP at a glance:
PROP is a private, not-for-profit organization that seeks to provide services and advocate with and for
the low-income populations of Cumberland and York counties. PROP was founded in 1965 to help
organize and clarify the voices of the poor and oppressed and now provides a number of direct services
to youth and families in York and Cumberland counties.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Fuel Assistance Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers to help take applications for our fuel assistance program from October
through December. Our fuel assistance program helps an estimated 6,000 low-income families
throughout Cumberland County purchase fuel for their homes. In addition to taking applications, we will
need volunteers at our Portland office on Auburn Street to do data entry, handle phone calls, and do
filing. Volunteer hours are flexible and all volunteers will receive training. If you are interested in
volunteering, please call 207-553-5800.
Youth Program Volunteers
Volunteers assist with facilitation and mentor groups of up to 12 youth at weekly after-school activities
in Portland neighborhoods. Neighborhoods for Youth (NFY) works with young people in the Parkside
Neighborhood. This is a youth empowering, youth-driven, community-based programs. 10-week
commitment required. 2-3 hours per week. Call 207-553-5800.
Family Friends Volunteers
We're looking for volunteers 55 years and older to work with families with special needs in Cumberland
and York counties for four hours per week. The volunteer provides emotional support, companionship
and practical assistance to the family and to the children within their home. Every effort will be made to
place volunteers with families who live nearby. You will be trained, receive ongoing support and
recognition from staff, and have the opportunity to meet with other senior volunteers, as well as having
the satisfaction of helping others. If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, love
children and have a few hours a week, please call Family Friends and our staff will answer all your
questions: 207-553-5800.
Project G.R.A.C.E.
Scarborough, ME
http://www.projectgracemaine.org/volunteer/long-term.html
Contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
207-883-5111
Project G.R.A.C.E. at a glance:
Our mission is to improve the lives of our neighbors by identifying both those in need and those
willing to share their gifts, and coordinating the interchange in a compassionate, confidential
manner. The Project does so by sponsoring both Project G.R.A.C.E. is a faith-based, nondenominational organization.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Long Term Volunteer Opportunities
 Bulletin Notices Coordinator - submit weekly notices for church bulletins.
 Business Donations Solicitor - send information to local businesses.
 Holiday Coordinators - work with current members to learn the procedures. Choose
from planning, adopt-a-family, giving trees, food baskets.
 Churches & Civic Groups Liaison - send annual packet of information to representatives
of these groups. Maintain list of current contact persons.
 Elderly Outreach - investigate the need in our area and develop a program.
 Mailing List Coordinator - update our computerized mailing lists. Provide mailing labels
as requested.
 Chair a fund-raising project - perhaps one we haven't thought of.
 Publicity Director - help us advertise activities.
 Refugee Resettlement Liaison - keep us aware of their needs. Coordinate the collection
of gifts at Christmas via giving trees.
 Chair the School Supplies Committee - items are collected in late summer.
 With the assistance of committee members, chair our efforts at Summer Fest or
organize a game or activity booth.
 Shelter Liaison - be the contact person for one of the many homeless shelters we serve.
Help coordinate the collection of gifts for their clients for the holidays.
 Chair a Community Talent Show, to benefit Project G.R.A.C.E. We have some ideas.
Short Term Volunteer Opportunities
 Provide a food basket for a family to enjoy on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
 Adopt a family or individual for Christmas (we supply the wish list) or Easter. You could
coordinate this effort at your workplace or in your neighborhood.
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Offer to assist one of our many chairpersons during the Thanksgiving and Christmas
season. You could shop, wrap, make phone calls, cut out tags, assemble trees, deliver
items, stuff envelopes. The possibilities are almost endless!
Shoppers - purchase specific requested items. You will be reimbursed.
Donate white elephant type items, wrapping paper, gift boxes, ribbons and bows for
Presents for Parents.
Presents for Parents - help children shop for gifts for their parents, or work at a
wrapping table. Event is held a few weeks before Christmas and in late April or early
May before Mother's and Father's Days.
Provide an Easter basket for a child, or a family of children.
Help fill bags with an Easter Basket of shredded paper, Easter grass, candy and a card.
Take your returnable bottles and cans to C.L.Y.N.K. and ask them to apply the refund to
the Project G.R.A.C.E. account.
SummerFest - help plan, or sign up to work selling food or manning a game booth.
Adopt a person for his/her birthday. Provide $25 worth of gifts from a wish list we
provide.
Donate school supplies in August.
Regional Transport Project (RTP)
127 Saint John Street, Portland, ME 04102
http://www.rtprides.org/
Contact:
Kitty, Volunteer Driver Coordinator
Phone: 774-2666 ex. 110
1-800-244-0704 ex. 110
RTP at a glance:
Regional Transportation Program, Inc. (RTP) is a private, non-profit, United Way agency that
provides publicly funded, low-cost transportation to persons in Cumberland County who need
transportation to healthcare, grocery shopping, and other errands that they might not
otherwise accomplish.
Volunteer Opportunities:
RTP is seeking volunteer drivers willing to use their own vehicles to give rides to people without
transportation. Volunteers are reimbursed for vehicle mileage costs up to 44 cents a mile. RTP
uses volunteers to provide rides when our buses and vans are not available.
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine
(SARSSM)
http://www.sarsonline.org/volunteer.php
Contact:
Marla Stelk, Support Program Coordinator
Phone: 207-828-1035
Email: marla@sarsonline.org or infosars@sarsonline.org
SARSSM at a glance:
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM), the state's oldest and largest
rape crisis center, was founded in 1973 to support survivors of sexual assault, their family and
friends, and to help eradicate sexual violence. From these roots, we have grown into a major
crisis intervention and resource center for all of southern Maine.
All of SARSSM's services are free & confidential. We offer a crisis hotline, support groups,
educational programs and training to women, men, adolescents, and children of all ages and
backgrounds in York & Cumberland counties.
Volunteer Opportunities:
CRISIS & SUPPORT LINE ADVOCATE
Requires a 42-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training to learn about the dynamics of sexual
assault and effective intervention. However, you can volunteer from home! You’ll provide
support and information through the crisis and support line, as well as provide in-person
support at local hospitals, police departments and courts. The shifts are flexible; you must have
reliable transportation. Training classes are held twice a year. Visit the website to view FAQs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER
Help chart the course for SARSSM! Our Board of Directors is currently looking for qualified
individuals who are willing to support the agency at a more involved level by being a member of
the board of directors. The Board meets monthly to ensure the financial health of the agency,
community awareness, and quality assurance. Members serve on committees that best suit
their talents and interests and include Fund Raising & Community Relations, Finance,
Personnel, Nominating, and various ad hoc committees.
4TH ANNUAL ONLINE AUCTION
The 4th Annual Online Auction captures the bulk of the holiday shopping season. All proceeds
directly support SARSSM services and programs throughout Cumberland and York counties.
This year’s auction homepage can be found at www.sarssm.cmarket.com. We are actively
looking for volunteers to serve on the planning committee for the auction. The On-line Auction
Committee will be responsible for coordinating and planning, along with staff and the volunteer
auction chair, all aspects of the on-line auction which includes, but is not limited to, corporate
sponsorship, media sponsorship, auction promotion, website and email creation, data entry
and item solicitation.
23rd ANNUAL CHOCOLATE LOVERS' FLING
The Chocolate Lovers' Fling is our annual fundraiser in which community members and SARSSM
supporters pay $20 for an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of the best chocolate treats from bakers
and restaurateurs across York and Cumberland counties! There are two levels of volunteering:
 Planning Committee or Subcommittee Member
 Day of CLF Volunteer
By volunteering at either level you attend the event for FREE! PSSST, chocolate to die for!
ADMINISTRATIVE
Come to our Portland office and work with staff to prepare materials for survivors, trainings,
and/or local human service agencies. Help identify resources for victim/survivors and research
information for training and legislation. We also need assistance with mailings, word
processing, filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks. This position does not involve a
regular weekly commitment, but one may be arranged if desired and if an opening is available.
Our office hours are 8am-4pm, Monday – Friday and you would need to be available to come to
our office during those times in order to volunteer with us in an administrative capacity. Any
help we can get around the office is ALWAYS appreciated!
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT MARCH & RALLY PLANNING COMMITTEE
For over 25 years SARSSM and other community partners have worked to raise awareness and
visibility by sponsoring a Take Back The Night (TBTN) March and Rally in Portland. The purpose
of Take Back the Night is for men and women who have been victims of sexual violence, and for
those who love and support them, to give voice to the violence that is occurring right here in
our community and to bring awareness to the issue of Sexual Assault. The event includes a
march around Downtown Portland, special guest speakers, music, a candle light vigil and a
"speak-out".
As a member of the TBTN Committee, you can work with the media, organize speakers for the
event, assist in obtaining permits, help with art work and signs, and take part many more fun
projects for this meaningful event. The planning committee meets on weekday afternoons in
Portland. Additional volunteers are also needed to help the day of the event.
Multicultural/
Immigrant &
Refugee
Services
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
309 Cumberland Ave. Ste 201, PO Box 17917 , Portland, Maine 04112
http://www.ilapmaine.org/involved.html
Contact:
Meg Bryan
Email: mbryan@ilapmaine.org
ILAP at a glance:
ILAP seeks to advocate for and to improve the status and well-being of Maine’s low-income
noncitizens and their families by providing affordable legal services, and by educating and
working with service providers, policy makers, and the public concerning legal issues unique to
noncitizens.
Volunteer Opportunities:
 Immigration Clinic. Provide people of different cultures with invaluable assistance by
helping clients to complete immigration forms. ILAP trains its Clinic volunteers. Prior
immigration experience is not necessary. Second language capacity is always a plus.
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Fundraising. Help organize our annual fundraising event, CeleSoirée: Celebrating
Immigration through the Arts, held each year in March. Host a house party or organize a
fundraiser at your church, school, or business.
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Office Support. Help enter client information into our database, file forms, and assist
with country condition reports.
Youth & Teens
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Maine
http://www.somebigs.org/ContactUs/VolunteerOpportunities/tabid/73/Default.aspx
Contact:
Jane Manheimer (Site Based Coordinator)
Phone: 207-773-5437
Email: jane.mainheimer@bbbs.org
Locations:
195 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-5437 (Cumberland County)
North Dam Mill
2 Main Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
(207) 571-0126 (York County)
BB/BS at a glance:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is focused on helping children discover their
potential and find their places in society. Through the nurturing guidance of an adult mentor,
every child can achieve and become an active and productive member of the community. It is
our mission to ensure that children in Southern Maine who are in need of caring mentors are
given this opportunity. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is committed to making a
positive difference in the lives of young people, focusing on prevention, primarily through
professionally supported one-to-one relationships with volunteers, enriching their lives and
our community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Big Brother/Big Sister Mentoring
Spend some time getting to know a kid! A national study of the school-based mentoring
programs shows that 64 percent of students who participate develop more positive attitudes
toward school and higher levels of self-confidence. Visit the website for more information.
Other Opportunities:
-Bowl For Kids' Sake (Events in Portland and Sanford each Spring)
-Bids for Kids Auction (In Portland each May)
-Fore the Kids Golf Tournament (In Falmouth each June)
-Fore the Kids York County (In the Fall each year)
-Run for Kids in the Beach to Beacon (Cape Elizabeth in August)
-Interested in serving on an Advisory Committee or the Board of Directors
Email: info@SoMeBigs.org for more information.
Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine
Locations in Portland, South Portland, and Lewiston/Auburn
http://www.bgcmaine.org/main_sublinks.asp?id=44&sid=56
Contact:
Jen Pierce, Program Director, South Portland
Phone: 207-874-1075
Email: jpierce@bgcmaine.org
Boys and Girls Club at a glance:
In every community, many boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and
companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care
or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
For 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has provided hope and opportunity to tens
of thousands of young people. Our programs and services promote and enhance the
development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and
influence.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Short-term Commitment: Volunteers can participate briefly in special events, or have a limited
role under the supervision of professional staff.
Sustained Commitment: Volunteers participate during the school year or summer programs,
donating time and energy on a regularly weekly or monthly basis in daily program areas.
EXAMPLES OF INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER / INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES
Power Hour Tutor and Education – Provide one-on-one tutoring for children, help with
homework assignments, spend time reading with a child, and assist the Director of Education in
providing positive educational activities and experiences.
Group Facilitator – Individuals needed to facilitate workshops and groups for children, preteens, teens and parent/family groups. Areas of focus: education, employment, drug
prevention, life skills, self-esteem, and crisis prevention/intervention.
Physical Education – Help youth achieve and maintain fitness; acquire a broad range of skills;
develop a sense of teamwork; cooperation and fairness that leads to the development of
healthy lifestyle patterns.
Social Recreation – Spend one on one time with youth playing pool, foosball, ping-pong, chess,
checkers and board games. Exciting tournaments that need adult supervision are held often.
Offer your skills in the area of social recreation while getting to know young people in a positive
and lively environment.
Other examples – Assist with a teen leadership group; Be a mentor for club members; Help
with a drama, music or dance group; Help youth learn basic computer skills; Assist arts & crafts
projects; Provide expertise with aquatics; Assist with sports (flag football, etc.).
Community Counseling Center
343 Forest Avenue Portland, Maine 04101
http://www.commcc.org/volunteer/index.html
Contact:
Avery Jenkins, Trauma Intervention Program
Phone: 207.874.1030, ext. 509
Email: tip@commcc.org
Joanna Testa
Phone: 207.874.1030, ext. 513
Email: prysm@commcc.org
Community Counseling Center at a glance:
• Develops and provides quality, outcome-based services that enhance the emotional strength
and well-being of Maine residents throughout their lives.
• Provides counseling, prevention, and education to resolve personal and interpersonal issues
through traditional and specialty services.
• Identifies, evaluates, and responds to community needs through innovative services.
• Encourages community collaboration and partnerships through leadership and advocacy.
• Promotes quality of care and best practices in our community by providing consultation,
education, and training.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Trauma Intervention Program of Portland, Maine (TIP)
TIP trains citizen volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic
events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. Calls might involve an
elderly woman suddenly faced with the death of her spouse, a family who lost their home to a
fire, or a father anxiously awaiting news about an injured child. While these situations are all
very different, one constant remains: these people will not have to face their crisis alone,
thanks to TIP.
TIP is a national nonprofit organization that was founded in 1985. TIP of Portland, Maine was
established in 2004, in partnership with the Junior League of Portland, Maine, and works in
cooperation with the Portland, South Portland, Gorham, Westbrook, Scarborough, Westbrook,
Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth police and fire departments, Maine State Police and Maine
Medical Center. Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
-Proud Rainbow Youth of Southern Maine (PRYSM)
PRYSM provides a safe and positive space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning
and allied (LGBTQA) young people that offers social support, leadership development and
community education. Volunteer opportunities include adult advisors to youth and advisory
committee participation.
LearningWorks
181 Brackett St., Portland, ME 04102
http://www.learningworks.me/give.html
Contact:
Emily Thielmann, AmeriCorps*VISTA, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 207-775-0105, ext. 163
Email: ethielmann@learningworks.me
Learning Works at a glance:
Formerly Portland West, LearningWorks is a dynamic
community-based organization. We started in 1967 as a
grassroots neighborhood advocacy movement to protect the
working people of the west end and never stopped moving
forward with the community. Today LearningWorks is a social service agency that serves people
all over Androscoggin, York, and Cumberland counties. We serve young children, at-risk youth,
and low-income families.
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Education
-Juvenile Justice
-Housing
Portland Housing Authority
http://www.porthouse.org
Contact:
Wynn Stewart, AmeriCorps*VISTA
Email: wstewart@porthouse.org
PHA at a glance:
PHA is probably best know for the housing services that it
provides, but the Housing Authority also provides study centers
for three neighborhoods: Sagamore Village, Riverton Park and
Kennedy Park. Nearly 80% of the students served come from
refugee or immigrant families; many of their parents are learning
English themselves and therefore have a difficult time assisting with homework. The study
centers provide homework help and tutoring for children grades 3-12 as well as some adult
education programs.
Volunteer Opportunities:
PHA encourages volunteers to visit all three centers before deciding which would be the best
fit—each center serves a different population and has a very different feel. Volunteers are then
asked to serve 1-2 hours per week. The centers are open Monday through Thursday, 3:30-7:30
pm. The Centers are also open to creating clubs for the students. They currently run groups
centered on:
-art
-writing with the Telling Room
-soccer
-computer club
-basketball
Please fill out and return a completed application to Wynn Stewart if interested.
Winter Kids
120 Exchange St, P.O. Box 7566, Portland, ME 04112
http://www.winterkids.org/
Contact:
Pete Phair
Email: pete@winterkids.org
Taryn Friedman
Email: taryn@winterkids.org
Winter Kids at a glance:
WinterKids is a nonprofit organization committed to helping children develop healthy lifelong
habits through fun, outdoor winter activity.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Passport Agent- Visit your local schools, rec centers and youth programs to get Passport
applications into the hands of Maine school children (and their families) in Pre-K to grade
seven. You will also steward Passport partners (ski areas, ice rinks, XC centers, etc.) to update
inventory, help with any troubleshooting and ensure continued good will.
WinterKids Ambassador- Show your zeal for winter activities while representing WinterKids at
public events such as conferences, volunteer fairs or other similar community forums.
Workshop Academic- Facilitate a lesson directly from the WinterKids’ Guide to Outdoor Active
Learning (GOAL) in a classroom in your community. Put your valuable teaching experience to
work as you engage students and model our curriculum guide for teachers. Workshops occur at
schools, during class time and involve both an indoor instructive component as well as an
outdoor, physically active one.
WinterKids Associate- Work a database, stuff envelopes or provide telephone support at our
home office in downtown Portland.
WinterKids Assistant- Stoke the warming pit at Welcome To Winter. Guide kids on snowshoes
through an active StoryWalk. Oversee the silent auction at An Evening With Seth Wescott. A
few times every year, we are in need of volunteers to help us with special events such as these.
Miscellaneous
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
South Portland Police Department
30 Anthoine Street, South Portland, ME 04106
http://www.policevolunteers.org/programs/index.cfm/fa/dis_pro_detail/id/1436
Contact:
Lt. Frank Clark
Phone: 207-799-9720
E-mail: FRANCL@southportland.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
-South Portland Community Advocates for Social Action (SPCASA)
SPCASA is the South Portland community volunteer violence and substance abuse prevention
team. They educate and support the community as it moves toward a healthy environment for
our children. Volunteers include police / teachers and community members.
-S.T.O.P.
The S.T.O.P. (Students Teaching Other People) improvisational/interactive theater troupe is an
educational leadership project developed by SPCASA to decrease underage drinking and
violence. S.T.O.P. consists of volunteer youth from both the middle schools and the high school.
The program targets youth and adults through awareness and education. South Portland Police
Officers and community adults moderate and facilitate the interactive audience conversations.
-TRIAD
The South Portland Police Department has partnered with the senior members of the
community to form the South Portland TRIAD. A TRIAD is an organized program to reduce the
criminal victimization of senior citizens.
A volunteer Senior Advisory Council also referred to as a S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law
Enforcement Together) act as an advisory group for the police department on crime and
security issues involving the elderly.
Activities of the S.A.L.T. Council include: surveying seniors within the community, establishing a
directory of existing community programs, implementing crime prevention programs, and
providing volunteer participation.
The South Portland TRIAD meets the second Thursday of every month.
-THE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
The South Portland Police Department offers a 10-week program open to city residents that is
geared to introduce them to what is involved in the work of a South Portland Police Officer.
Called the Citizen Police Academy, the weekly 2 hour sessions have focused on criminal law,
domestic violence, criminal investigation procedures,and many other topics. Participants also
have the opportunity to “ ride along / walk along “ with an officer on patrol.
Interested individuals must be 20 years of age and a resident of the community or be employed
by a business within the community.
-JUMP-START
Jump-Start is a program for first time non-violent juvenile offenders and at risk youth. The
program is designed as a way to enhance the existing juvenile justice system and to allow for
more community involvement. Often the youth are required to make restitution, write letters
of apology, or complete community service hours as additional consequences for their actions.
Each young person is assigned an individual mentor who will work with that youth throughout
the program. Mentors are carefully screened to ensure that they are appropriate role models
for young people.
-COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
Every school semester, a student in the law enforcement course at one of four area colleges,
volunteers to work in an administrative capacity within the police department. Activities
accomplished by interns include: Development of patrol area "Community Mapping" booklets;
Development of a Community Survey questionaire; Production of a "Strategic Planning
Workbook" used by the community Strategic Planning Committee and development of a
department training matrix that tracks the in-service training accomplished by department
personnel.
YMCA of Cumberland County
http://www.cumberlandcountyymca.org/volunteer.htm
Locations and Contacts:
Marilyn Traiser
Phone: 865-9600
Email:
mtraiser@cumberlandcountyymca.org
Casco Bay Regional YMCA
14 Old South Freeport Road
Freeport, ME 04032
Debbie Reed
Phone: 874-111
Email: dreed@cumberlandcountyymca.org
Greater Portland YMCA
70 Forest Ave
PO Box 1078
Portland, ME 04104-1078
Becky Humphrey
Phone: 874-1111
Email:
bhumphrey@cumberlandcountyymca.org
Pineland YMCA
25 Campus Drive STE 100
New Gloucester, ME 04260-5108
Cumberland County YMCA at a glance:
The Cumberland County YMCA was formed in 1853 by small group of men at the Federal St
Baptist Church. Today, the Cumberland County YMCA includes not only the downtown Greater
Portland YMCA on Forest Avenue, but also the Casco Bay Regional YMCA in Freeport, the
Cumberland County YMCA at Pineland in New Gloucester, the Otter Pond Wilderness Day Camp
in Standish and the Greater Portland YMCA's Child Care Center on Noyes Street in Portland.
The YMCA continues to promote health and wellbeing by providing programs for both youth
and adults in Cumberland County.
Volunteer Opportunities:
 Volunteer Drivers - You can help other members get to the YMCA.
 Child Care / Preschool Volunteers - Stories, play time and more are possibilities in our
child care programs.
 Facilities Volunteers - Help make our YMCA sparkle. You can work with our
maintenance crew inside and outside. This includes lawn and gardening.
 Wellness Ambassadors - Assist members on the wellness floor.
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Group Exercise Instructors - Like to keep in shape, and help others along the way? How
about leading a class?
Water Aerobics Instructors - Love the water? What about leading one of our water
aerobics classes?
Clerical and/or Computer Volunteers - Our administrative staff can always use help
with filing, mailings and other special projects.
Prime Time Assistant - Would you enjoy playing with kids as they enjoy the Y's Prime
Time program, while their parents take some time for themselves and hit the wellness
floor, a group exercise class or the lap pool?
Life Guard - Sign-up for our life guarding class and then volunteer in an exciting way.
Water Safety Instructor Aide - Take the WSIA course and volunteer to assist instructors
with swimming lessons at the Y.
Teen & Sports Supervisors - Chaperone a program, or take the initiative and lead one.
Special Events Committee Members - Join the staff in organizing parties, community
events and fund raisers (such as our auction, YMCA Peaks to Portland Swim, and more).
Sports Coach - Enjoy a sport? Pass on what you know to our young athletes at the Y.
**Please contact the specific YMCA branch for more information about volunteer
opportunities and special events.