January 1, 2025 | Volunteering

Greetings, Volunteers!

Happy New Year! Start 2025 on a positive note by getting out into our community. Below you can find a list of new and ongoing volunteer opportunities for the month!

To sign up for an event this month and receive a month of free Garbage to Garden service, RSVP by email and we will help answer any questions you may have. Then simply send confirmation of your volunteer hours to volunteer@garbagetogarden.org to receive credit.

Happy Composting,

Come be a part of the community effort, and help get material essentials into the hands and homes of those who need them most!

Current available shifts include:

Monday-Friday

9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm

Tuesday

9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 6pm-8pm

Thursday

9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 6pm-8pm

Saturday

9am-12pm

Sunday

1pm-4p

Sign up here!

The Locker Project provides food for kids and families in the greater Portland area. They rely on volunteers to help provide food to children and families. Volunteers help to pick up or deliver food, pack bags at the warehouse, organize food drives and spread the word about the importance of ensuring that Maine children and families have reliable access to healthy food. A few hours of your time can make a HUGE difference to a child! Sign up here or email info@mainelockerproject.org with any questions!

Age Friendly Portland needs help maintaining and expanding the snow shoveling for seniors program. Each year, a growing number of older Portland homeowners (aged 65+) are seeking help with snow removal. In order to keep up with demand, additional volunteers are needed in all areas of the city. Volunteers are asked to shovel steps, walks, and sidewalks for an elderly neighbor.

Want to help but can't shovel? Become a Neighborhood Coordinator!

They are looking for individuals willing to coordinate volunteer matches within their own neighborhood. Volunteer coordinators are needed in the Back Cove, West End, Munjoy Hill, Deering Center, Nason's Corner, and North Deering neighborhoods. 

Contact Linda Weare at 207-541-6620 or email her at LSW@portlandmaine.gov to learn more!

The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty and to advocate for solutions to these problems.

It takes many, many hands to accomplish all they do. Without the help and support of volunteers every week, Preble Street couldn’t provide services to vulnerable community members who depend on them.

Check out their volunteer page to learn more about available shifts and how you can help!