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CA$H Greater Portland, helping families and individuals achieve long-term financial stability, is looking for volunteers for the 2009 tax season.

CA$H Greater Portland Tax Sites are “the gateway” to helping a household increase their income. Qualified filers can have their federal. . . more

Do you enjoy talking on the phone? Are you looking for a volunteer activity that only requires a commitment during the winter months? This is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. As a scheduler, your role is. . . more

An exciting opportunity for someone interested in volunteering in a library….

As many of you know, the State of Maine is feeling the financial impact of our economy. Here at the A.R. Gould School in the Long Creek Youth Development Center. . . more

Portland's newest public high school is looking for volunteers to help out in many areas. Support ESL and special needs classes, mentor/tutor students after school, support learning intensives and expeditions, or many other ways. With so many opportunities. . . more

In the School-Based program, volunteers from area businesses, high school and college students, and community members are matched with elementary and middle school students for weekly on-site sessions that take place at the child's school. Sessions are tailored to the. . . more

We have a new resident coming into Edgecomb Green at the end of August, and she loves to play Scrabble. Someone to come in to play with her on a regular basis would truly help with her adjustment to. . . more

Screeners are the welcoming volunteers who interview and record the intake information for new patients. Many of our patients have become screeners. more

Point of Contact: LTJG James P. Griffin, NSCC (207) 380-7268 jpg32ma@yahoo.com

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NAVAL SEA CADETS ACCEPTING NEW RECRUITS Adventure for Young People 10-17!!!

BRUNSWICK, MAINE – The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has opening for a limited number of young people ages 10-17 to joi. . . more

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to help start and maintain a senior book club. We have arrangements with the Bangor Public Library to use their tele-conference equipment as we want to be sure and include. . . more

What is the Senior Companion Program? The Senior Companion Program is a service initiative through which people ages 55 and older provide assistance and friendship to elderly individuals who are homebound and, generally, living alone. By taking care of simple. . . more

A Senior Companion volunteer is a "friend". They provide companionship by talking, listening, reading or playing games with an elder person. They foster contact with family and friends and assist with reality and general awareness. They can. . . more

The MDI & Ellsworth Housing Authorities is currently hiring 2 to 3 Senior Companions to work with homebound older adults as friendly visitors. Tasks include but are not limited to running errands, providing transportation to the grocery store, doctor’s. . . more

Many elders respond to the fear of falling by restricting activities. This restriction can lead to de-conditioning and an increase in the risk of falling. It can also compromise social interaction and increase the risk for isolation, depression. . . more

Would you like to teach a child how to plant and nurture seeds in the greenhouse? How would you like to teach a child how to tie a lore for fly-fishing? Would you like to teach a child how to. . . more

Penquis Foster Grandparent connects seniors age 60 and over with sites in their communities. At their sites the seniors share their wisdom and life experiences with at-risk children by mentoring and assisting with social and academic skills. The. . . more

Over the last few years in our senior community, a few computers were designated for residents' use and a volunteer began offering computer training to interested residents. This program has become so popular that more volunteers are now needed. . . more

This is a unique opportunity to develop and create a Volunteer Action Center Without Walls for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties. The SeniorsPlus VolunteerMaine VISTA will work with the Volunteer Manager to strengthen current volunteer functions of the volunteer program. . . more

York County Shelter Programs, Alfred, a private, non-profit homeless shelter needs volunteers to serve breakfast, as well as set-up and help clean-up for the meal at the shelter dining room. There are volunteer opportunities for seven days a week.. . . more

365 days a year, Preble Street serves 3 meals a day to over 350 women, teens, and adults who are homeless or living in poverty. Volunteers can help at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, preparing meals, serving, and cleaning the dining. . . more

Sew Fabulous is a mulitcultural 4-H which meets in Lewiston every other Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00 at Hillview Resource Center! We are in need of volunteers who have some experience with Sewing to help with our group of 15. . . more