Featured Community Service Opportunities!

There are a number of area organizations currently in need of volunteer support! View featured opportunities below or view our website for the full-length list of community needs: http://www.usm.maine.edu/cbl/community-volunteering

Featured Opportunities:

SPIRAL Arts, a community arts program in Portland is conducting a major downsizing of its arts and crafts supplies. Between now and October 31, they are looking for groups to volunteer to help sort and carry materials. Bonus: they also have many supplies to give away: paper, fabric, yarn, found objects, and more. If you would like to help, please contact Priscilla Dreyman at 207-899-5689.

STRIVE serves youth with developmental disabilities; their multi-faceted programming includes Friday night dances, an evening education series and the opportunity to take college-level classes at USM. They work to provide the youth the skills they need to integrate into society. STRIVE is looking for volunteers to help support their Annual Auction on October 16th -- opportunities are available throughout the day. Please contact Jenny Castiglione at JCastiglione@pslservices.org or 774-6278.

LearningWorks is seeking individuals to serve as members of the LearningWorks-AmeriCorps AIMS HIGH program. AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in solving community problems. Members will complete 300 hours of service over the course of a year. Receive a $100 bonus, and after completing the 300 hours receive an education award of $1,175 to be put toward future school or qualified student loan debt. Members will be part of a very exciting school turnaround initiative in Maine; supporting student achievement at Riverton or East End Community School alongside 31 other members. Apply your energy, ideals, and skills toward helping others while meeting critical needs in your community. Please send a resume and references to the Assistant Director of the LearningWorks-AmeriCorps AIMS HIGH program, Lynne Davis ldavis@learningworks.me with the subject title "Minimum-Time Member Position."

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is looking for volunteers to become Merry Elves for its Polar Express holiday event! As Elves, volunteers will deliver hot chocolate and cookies aboard this magical train and help Santa to give out the first gift of the season. This is a great way to give back to the community and have a fun volunteering experience. Come be a part of this enchanted journey! This family friendly 13-day event runs the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29 through Dec. 23. The Train runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and Monday Dec 23. For more information and to volunteer contact Jennifer Halm-Perazone at polarexpress@mainenarrowgauge.org or 207-828-0814.