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Virtual Opportunity
Do you have an interest in volunteering from the comfort of your own home? Do you have the drive to work amongst a team of other volunteer leaders? The growing Agewell Program at Southern Maine Agency on Aging is seeking a Virtual Wellness Coordinator to work with program management and volunteer leaders to assist with scheduling Zoom-based Wellness classes. Classes offered virtually would include Tai Chi, A Matter of Balance, and more! This position would work closely with the Healthy Living Director and an existing Volunteer Leadership Team to schedule and prepare materials for the classes, facilitate meetings, and occasionally serve as a mentor by attending classes for quality assurance/support. What benefits or considerations do you offer the volunteer(s): Collaboration with and guidance from the Healthy Living Director and Volunteer Agewell Program Coordinator; access to Agewell classes. Opportunity to help drive community program planning during COVID and beyond. Appreciation and volunteer recognition opportunities. When and where will volunteer training/orientation take place: Remotely via Zoom: Agewell Leadership Orientation (dates TBD) & 1:1 sessions with Director, other Coordinators, and SMAA leadership. Position begins ASAP. Other Requirements: While this is a virtual opportunity, any inquiring individual must be a Maine resident to match our efforts to support local communities. **Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, proof of vaccination status is required for all in-person opportunities at Southern Maine Agency on Aging.**
Date Posted: 2024-02-21
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Portland, ME 04102
Are you interested in working with refugees? The HIAS Refugee Resettlement Program with Jewish Family Services has a unique opportunity to work as a Cultural Orientation Volunteer where you can help new Mainers acclimate to their new homes. This opportunity will place you directly with a refugee family to cover topics such as US law, hygiene, housing and more! You’ll establish a unique relationship with this family as you help them adjust to living in Maine. Below are some upcoming training opportunities: * 2/6 from 4-5PM: Virtual Training via Zoom ( REGISTER HERE) * 2/8 from 4-5PM: In-Person at HIAS Auburn Office (106 Pleasant St, Auburn) Volunteers can contact SMAA Volunteer Services for more information at volunteer@smaaa.org or 207-396-6595.
Date Posted: 2024-02-01
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Biddeford, ME 04005
Do you have an interest in helping SMAA clients navigate their Medicare Coverage? With an upcoming SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Counselor training coming up near the end of March, now is the time to be involved! All 1-on-1 in-person counseling would be done after attending 3-day Basic Medicare Training and completing SHIP Online Certification Counselor Exam. Volunteer will offer unbiased support to clients to help them navigate the changes that can be made to their Medicare plans during their Open Enrollment Period. Volunteers can work at SHIP stations throughout York and Cumberland Counties with flexible hours to assist at any location. Contact SMAA Volunteer Services for more information about how you can be involved with the program and learn about upcoming training dates! *Proof of vaccination status is required for all in-person opportunities at Southern Maine Agency on Aging.*
Date Posted: 2024-02-21
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Biddeford, ME 04005
Do you love working with older adults? Southern Maine Agency on Aging and the Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford are seeking Activity Aides to help with the Adult Day Programming. Every day is full of fun activities with our members; they love to sing, play games, do arts and crafts, cook and bake! Come and share your creativity and talents with older adults living with memory impairments! The Cohen Center is currently open during business hours Monday-Fridays. Volunteers can create their own schedule to come in weekly or monthly for the full day or for two-hour shifts. What specific tasks will the volunteer(s) perform?: Play cards, sing, play an instrument, lead arts & crafts, lead a cooking group, help serve meals, read, etc. Qualities, experience & skills needed by the volunteers: Ability to work with people with some level of dementia; patience, kindness, good sense of humor, love of people, the ability to see the value of all people. Number of volunteers needed: At least 2-3 volunteers per day. Where can the volunteer(s) work?: Sam L. Cohen Center - 30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME, 04005 When can the volunteer(s) work?: ADC operates on M-F. Full day shifts from 10:00am - 2:00pm, or two hour shifts 9:30 - 11:30am, 10:00 - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 3:00pm. What length of commitment is expected of the volunteer(s)?: 6 month minimum, as background checks must be completed by SMAA for any individual that has direct contact with day center members. *Masks are required for this opportunity* **Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, proof of vaccination status is required for all in-person opportunities at Southern Maine Agency on Aging.**
Date Posted: 2024-02-21
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Biddeford, ME 04005
Are you interested in helping people manage money? Volunteers and the Money Minders Program Coordinator are partners in the delivery of Money Minders services to clients. A volunteer assists a client with some or all of the following tasks, depending on client needs: Read and sort mail; Prepare a basic monthly budget; Prepare BUT NOT SIGN checks to pay monthly bills; Record transactions in the check register; Reconcile the check register to a bank statement; and Communicate with vendors about billing issues. Please note that volunteers do not exercise control over any client funds. Experience and skills needed by the volunteers include the following: Previous experience managing their own household budget, bill-paying and bank account reconciliation; An understanding of the importance of maintaining client confidentiality; The ability to respect the client’s decisions about how they spend their money; The ability to avoid situations with a client that might create a conflict of interest; Basic record keeping skills: volunteers are required to submit client visitation forms and bank account reconciliation forms monthly; and Previous experience with banking, bookkeeping or assisting older relatives with bill paying is helpful but not required. **Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, proof of vaccination status is required for all in-person opportunities at Southern Maine Agency on Aging.**
Date Posted: 2024-02-21
