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Will Your Service Cost Anything for Volunteers?
The online database is completely free of charge for volunteers that want to use it.

Why am I filling out multiple forms?
It may look tedious, but filling out the forms really isn't so bad, and it's the comprehensive information we collect from you on these forms that makes our unique search engine possible.

• The Agency Signup Form allows you to describe your organization at the top level. Your mission, your structure and your history all have a place here.
• The Opportunity Signup Form allows you to give a very specific description of a single volunteer opportunity or event at your organization. It is up to you to fill out as many copies of this form as you have distinct opportunities.

How Does the VolunteerMaine.org site Work?
It's simple. Potential volunteers come to the site and enter their location, what social issues interest them, skills they can apply and any time constraints.  VolunteerMaine.org instantly and automatically provides them a list of the volunteer opportunities that best fit their profile. The volunteer will then read through the descriptions and choose an opportunity that is of interest. From there it's up to them to contact you.

What Sort of Volunteers Will Contact Me?
Volunteers come to this web site from every walk of life. You will find high school students, college students, professionals in various fields, homemakers, retired people, corporate executives and employees of other nonprofits. Anyone looking to make a difference may come to this web site.

How Can I Help VolunteerMaine.org Grow?
There are a number of ways you can help.

• Mention us to your friends at other nonprofit agencies. The more nonprofits listed, the more publicity we receive and the more volunteers we can attract. Mention us to your volunteers. The more people who register with our site, the more we can help nonprofits improve their programs. 
• Keep your listings updated.  If a volunteer visits the site once and finds outdated information, they are not likely to return. 
• Include a link for VolunteerMaine.org in your publicity materials.