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
Christmas / Winter Essentials Program Volunteers work together to provide eligible Maine children and teens with care packages full of winter essentials and gifts during the winter months by processing new inventory, stocking shelves, organizing, and packing gifts. The bulk of volunteer opportunities at Christmas / Winter Essentials Program are primarily during the months September through January, however there is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on throughout the year to prep for the distribution season. For more information about Christmas / Winter Essentials Program Volunteers, please contact us at Volunteers@MaineChildrensHome.org or call 207-873-4253 ext. 228.
Volunteer as an Individual
Christmas / Winter Essentials Program needs volunteers who can commit to 2-hour shifts on a weekly or biweekly basis from October until mid-December. We’re grateful for everyone who can help, and especially if you have daytime availability between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday, and/or evening availability on Thursdays. We'd love to have you join us!
Typical windows of availability for volunteer hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 7p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Note: All hours subject to change due to large groups or holiday weekends
Contact us at Volunteers@MaineChildrensHome.org or call 207-873-4253 ext. 228 to sign up.
Volunteer as a Group
Group volunteers aren't required to commit to a recurring shift, but groups are welcome to sign up for more than one shift!
The maximum group size we can accommodate safely and comfortably is 10 people.
Typical windows of availability for group volunteer hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 7p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Note: All hours subject to change due to large groups or holiday weekends
Contact us at Volunteers@MaineChildrensHome.org or call 207-873-4253 ext. 228 to reserve a group volunteer day.
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.
How to Become a Volunteer
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, learning more about The Friends of Maine Children's Home, or learning about how your business or organization can get involved with volunteering, please contact us at Volunteers@MaineChildrensHome.org or call 207-873-4253 ext. 228
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