Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are the Heart & Soul of MCH
We Need Volunteers for the Christmas / Winter Essentials Program 2024 Season!
Click or tap the button below to email us to learn more or sign up!
About Volunteering at Maine Children's Home
From direct work on campus to indirect work with our communities, donors, program volunteers, and board volunteers are the reason Maine Children's Home has been in operation for well over a century.
Volunteers generously contribute their time, knowledge, and talents to Maine Children’s Home (MCH) and the people it serves. They do so with the great satisfaction of knowing that they are making a difference in peoples' lives.
Volunteer for CHRISTMAS / WINTER ESSENTIALS PROGRAM
Join us in making the holidays brighter for Maine children and teens! Through our Christmas / Winter Essentials Program, we pack care packages filled with warm clothing and thoughtful gifts — and we need your help to make it happen.
We’re looking for volunteers now through mid-December — whether you’re signing up on your own or with a group, we’d love for you to join us!
For more information about Christmas / Winter Essentials Program Volunteers, please contact us at Volunteers@MaineChildrensHome.org or call 207-873-4253 ext. 228.
Individual Volunteers
We ask for a commitment of at least 2 hours per week or every other week, with options for daytime or Thursday evening shifts.
Group Volunteers
Looking for a fun, meaningful group activity?
We welcome groups of up to 10 people for one-time volunteer sessions — a great option for team building or giving back with coworkers, friends, or family!
Ready to help?
Email us at Volunteers@MaineChildrensHome.org or call 207-873-4253 ext. 228.
Tasks Volunteers Can Help With
Please note: Most volunteer tasks involve physical activity in buildings with stairs only.
You may be asked to stand, walk, bend, carry items, or go up and down stairs.
Spring / Summer Opportunities
The following opportunities are available as weekly or monthly shifts from early spring to October, with limited tasks for groups.
Help us get ready for the next season by:
- Organizing and stocking shelves
- Packaging socks and underwear (lighter task)
- Assembling outfits (lighter task)
- Moving inventory between buildings
- Sorting and processing donations
Fall / Winter Opportunities
The following opportunities are available as weekly or biweekly shifts (2-hour minimum) from October to mid-December. Groups of up to 10 people are welcome with 2 weeks’ advance notice.
Main tasks include:
- Packing care packages for children ages infant through 17
Each box takes about 1 hour to pack. We take our time to focus on care and quality! - Organizing and stocking shelves
- Moving packed boxes to the distribution area
- Processing new donations
- Picking up donations from collection sites (as needed)
Other Volunteer Opportunities at Maine Children's Home
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Volunteer at SPECIAL EVENTS
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Volunteer to do YARD/GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Yard and garden maintenance may include activities such as weeding, raking, etc. -
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Building maintenance may include activities such as painting, carpentry, and other trades. -
OTHER PROGRAM-SPECIFIC TASKS
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BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
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Join The Friends
The Friends of Maine Children’s Home (“The Friends”) is a standalone 501c3 organization of volunteers with the goal of building a stronger relationship between MCH and the community.
The Friends have been key advocates, volunteers, and fundraisers, supporting MCH’s programs for building and strengthening families for more than 60 years.
Visit The Friends’ home page to learn more about their volunteer opportunities and the annual fundraisers they plan each year.
What to Expect as a Volunteer
All volunteers are required to undergo a background check when they apply for any recurring, on-campus volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers receive training specific to the program, event, or maintenance they are helping with.
Thank You to Our 2024 Volunteer Sponsor
Bangor Savings Bank