Volunteering is not only good for your community but its good for you too. It lets you connect with other people, help out in a non monetary way (which is good if you have no money to give) and can give you valuable life experience. If you want to volunteer in Portland, Maine it can be difficult to find just the right place to volunteer at. The best thing to do is to research several places before making your final decision. This article will tell you five of the best places you can volunteer in Portland.
Where to Volunteer in Portland, Maine #1: The Center for Grieving Children
The Center for Grieving Children offers emotional and other support to children and families who have been affected by loss. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life that has been affected by tragedy, you should consider volunteering with the center. Before volunteering, you will need to attend an orientation. They usually have orientation twice a month and you can check their website for the next orientation date. Once you decide that you do want to volunteer with The Center for Grieving Children, you’re asked to commit to at least one year of service. You can work in the office, become a Support Group Facilitator (30 hours of training required) or work at special events and fundraisers that are held during the year. The Center for Grieving Children is located at 555 Forest Avenue, Portland ME 04101 and their phone number is (207) 775-5216.
Where to Volunteer in Portland, Maine #2: Mercy Hospital
Do you covet some hospital experience to go with a future career? Or perhaps you like the idea of lending a helping hand to people in a hospital setting. Whatever the reason, you may fit in with Mercy Hospital. There are several different departments you can volunteer in. Some of them are: Ambulatory, Gift Shop, ER, Information Desk, Clerical Support, X-Ray and Music Therapy. The first step to volunteering is to fill out an application. After your application is reviewed, you may be asked to come in for a volunteer interview and to attend an orientation. Background checks and health checks are also required before volunteering with the hospital. Mercy Hospital is located at 144 State Street, Portland, ME 04101 and their phone number is (800) 293-6583.
Where to Volunteer in Portland, Maine #3: Maine Medical Center
Maine Medical Center is another medical volunteer opportunity in Portland. Maine Medical Centers accepts adult volunteers as well as junior volunteers that are 14 through 17 years old. There are over 60 areas and departments you can volunteer with so you’re sure to find an area where you’d be a perfect fit. To start the volunteer process, call (207) 662-2205. Maine Medical Center is located at 22 Bramhall Street Portland, Maine 04102.
Where to Volunteer in Portland, Maine #4: Community Counseling Center
The Community Counseling Center has a Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) that trains volunteers to give support to people in the community that has been affected by traumatic events. If you want to volunteer, click here for a PDF file which lists information on the upcoming training dates or call Avery Jenkins at phone number (207) 874-1030, ext. 509. Community Counseling Center is located at 343 Forest Avenue Portland, Maine 04101.
Where to Volunteer in Portland, Maine #5: City of Portland
If you really want to volunteer somewhere, why not volunteer with the City of Portland itself? You’ll be helping your own city. You can volunteer at a school, work at the Visitor Information Center and even shovel snow and ice when it’s the snowy season. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, click here. The City of Portland office is located at 389 Congress Street Room 208 Portland, Maine 04101 and their phone number is (207) 874-8685.
