The mission of the KVCC Center for Civic Engagement is to to educate, inform, excite, and motivate students, faculty, and community members regarding the personal, educational, and societal benefits of integrating Service-Learning and Civic Engagement into one's personal, academic, and social life.

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Searching for Opportunities
If you are looking for opportunites beyond those on this site, try using the search sites listed below! There is ALWAYS a way to find ways to volunteer!

Click above to visit the Volunteer Maine website and search for opportunites state-wide!
The database allows you to search by town, zip, and define the "issues" you want to work with! Enjoy


Check out this site...it is by far one of the best search sites for volunteer opportunities--local, regional, national, and international.

Search by location and distance from that location!


Time-Sensitive Volunteer Opportunities

KVCC is helping the Trek Across Maine this summer AGAIN!

We are looking to put a team together to provide support in any area of the Trek

For information on Volunteer jobs...click HERE then click on Volunteer Information

If you just want to sign up as an individual and have them contact you as to what they need then visit THIS page...sign up as an individual and simply say KVCC as the group you are affiliated with...they will do the rest!


Last Stop Horse Rescue


"Sisters saving horses with the help of many"

The rescue is located in Prentiss, Maine, which is a long way to travel from KVCC.   However, we always welcome volunteers.  We have a few projects coming up this summer, and one is enclosing a second field for the horses at the rescue.  

We have a post hole digger for the tractor, and we are working on getting the posts and electric rope lined up for the project.  The most important project for us this summer will begin in July when we begin harvesting a 20 acre hay field that was donated by one of our supporters for us to provide hay for the horses at the rescue.  

Last summer was our first attempt, and we did complete the haying.  However, we found that we really need help with this project for us to be able to continue to do this each year.  

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization at www.laststophorserescue.com

You can also email : Horsesmaine@hotmail.com

Last Stop Horse Rescue
State Licensed 501c3 Non Profit Organization


American Youth Camps Opportunity

Gary Poulin of American Youth Camps is looking for 3 English Teachers who would be interested in teaching informal, fun classes to Chinese summer campers at our three summer camps in Maine.

This position requires and English Teacher, not a student.  You can commute to the camps or you can live at the camp during the job period (free room and board).  Pay is $400 per week to teach two periods a day (approximately 1-1.5 hours each).

They are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in this cross-cultural opportunity to have fun with kids 9-16 years old in an informal camp setting teaching mostly conversational English.

If you are interested, please contact Gary at garypoulin_98@yahoo.com


Taconnett Geneology Library

The Taconnett Falls Genealogy Library in Winslow is looking for a volunteer to assist them in putting their card catalog on to their computer.

The Library is located in Winslow and is open on Wednesdays from 2-4pm and Saturdays from 2-4pm

If you are interested, please contact Laton Edwards at ledwards@kvcc.me.edu or simply come to the library during the above mentioned hours and introduce yourself!

The Library is at 10 Lithgow St. in Winslow, ME.


Meals-on-Wheels Drivers Needed

Spectrum Generations Somerset(Skowhegan) is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors starting immediately. Drivers are needed for Hartland, Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Anson and Madison routes.

Recipients of Meals on Wheels (homebound seniors and disabled adults) are in jeopardy of going hungry if meals are not delivered. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage. If you, or someone you know, can dedicate 1-2 hours of your time twice a week, please contact Elizabeth at 474-8552.

For more information on Spectrum Generations click the logo above

Contact: Cheryl Gifford, Manager
Spectrum Generations
Muskie Community Center
(207) 873-4745
cgifford@spectrumgenerations.org


A number of volunteer opportunities are available, and vary by studio location.
Basic or advanced computer skills are helpful, however, we can train you to use our fairly simple systems.

Directing: Directors monitor volunteer readers for accuracy and ensure high quality recordings. It includes following along with readers while the material is being recorded and stopping them when mistakes are made. All volunteers are trained to direct and to read.

Editing: Editors review the work of our Readers and Directors to ensure that our listeners receive high quality materials.

Reading: You must enjoy reading and feel comfortable reading aloud. Readers are assigned directors who follow along while the material is being recorded to ensure absolute accuracy. All volunteers are trained to direct and to read. It generally takes several months to become a full-time reader.

Specialty Reading: We especially have a need for readers with either a degree and professional experience or enough aggregate life experience to read upper-level text books in mathematics, science, medicine and law.


Children's Discovery Museum

Click the logo to review some exciting service opportunities at the Children's Discovery Museum in Augusta Maine!


Eastern Area Agency on Aging

The Eastern Area Agency on Aging offers numerous volunteer opportunites! Check out their website and view thier opportunites there!

Eastern Area Agency on Aging Website

Phone Friend Program

One specific opportunity available has volunteers making friendly calls to older people. Review the job description below and give them a call!

Phone Freind Program Job Description


Volunteer at the Waterville Family Violence Project

Karen, the Volunteer Coordinator a the Waterville Family Violence project is looking for child care workers!  The child care workers will “babysit” the kids of the folks who are coming in for group and education activities at the Center.

Not only do you get to play with kids, but you help parents who are trying to break the cycle of family violence.

Call them directly at 877-0835 for more information.

Groups meet 1x per week so this is not a huge commitment.

Town of China Recycling

China Area Wash & Dry (owned by KVCC's Alex Clifford) is establishing a recycling program. This position will work with the Town of China and Efficiency Maine to develop a timeline, cost analysis, and implementation plan for recycling at China Area Wash & Dry

Contact Alex Clifford for more information!


Volunteer at Cedar Ridge Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation

Would you like the chance to volunteer in a dynamic and fun long-term care facility?  Your chance has arrived!  Cedar Ridge Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation is looking for dynamic, person-centered individuals who wish to volunteer!

There are a lot of needs at Cedar Ridge that might be a good fit for you!

They are seeking a long-term, committed volunteer to assist with the ongoing development, coordination, and facilitation of activities both at the Center and in the local community.

They are seeking individuals who may wish to share something special with the residents...examples of this might include crafts, artwork, music, education, skills, presentations, slide shows, etc.  If you have something to share the residents at Cedar Ridge would like to meet you!

If you are interested in these opportunities, or if you have an idea that you would like to explore, please contact Jamie Doiron at the contact information below!

Jaimie Doiron email:  Jamie.Doiron@GenesisHCC.com

 


Local and Regional Opportunities

Click HERE to research volunteer opportunites with the Maine Conservation Corps!


Pet Food Pantry

Charley's Strays

A no-kill animal shelter and refuge


National and International Resources
   



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