Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Day and Community Support Services (ADCSS) is a program that runs in four of our centers. We provide a safe environment for differently-abled adults during the day while their caregivers are working.

• Activities Specialist – Volunteers assist with or lead crafts, puzzles, music time, or other fun activities consumers may enjoy. Great opportunity for creatives!

• Outings Assistant – Volunteers assist staff taking consumers on short trips in the community for varying outings such as museum explorations or hikes on a local trail. Great opportunity for the compassionate adventurer!

• ADCSS Assistant – Volunteers assist with anything from meal times to craft time to just chatting with a consumer. Great opportunity for a laid back person with experience in the differently-abled community.

This program requires a very special volunteer who understands the need for compassion and kindness in all interactions with our consumers. Volunteers with patience and an upbeat personality are encouraged to apply!

This program assists older adults with managing and maintaining their finances. Duties may include:

• Assisting with creating a budget

• Helping maintain that budget

• Assisting with understanding bills and disputes as needed

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) assists Medicare beneficiaries by explaining and navigating the Medicare system, healthcare options, and benefits available to them. Medicare Educators help consumers to identify and report fraud (Senior Medicare Patrol) and determine eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs that can reduce costs and save consumers money.

Medicare Educators typically do the following:

• Assemble packets for Medicare 101 classes

• Teach Medicare 101 classes

• Answer questions regarding Medicare

• Meet with consumers for Medicare counseling during initial, special and open enrollment periods

• Assist with completing applications for Medicare Savings Programs

• Assist at tabling events like health fairs and senior days

All SHIP volunteers receive a free, three-day training, support and mentoring through the certification process. You choose your pace, level of commitment, and the types of assistance you provide. For more information, please complete the volunteer application.

Volunteers field calls and greet visitors during center open hours.

Volunteers help with anything from food distribution, to serving, and clean up in a congregate dining setting.

Help with janitorial tasks.

Volunteers assist in preparing meals for both congregate dining and home delivered meals.

This council carries out advisory functions which further the agency's mission of developing and coordinating community-based systems of services for older adults in our planning and service area.

• Developing and administering the area plan;

• Conducting public hearings;

• Representing the interest of older adults; and

• Reviewing and commenting on all community policies, programs and actions which affect older adults

The council includes individuals and representatives of community organizations who help to enhance the leadership role of the agency in developing community-based systems of services. The advisory council shall be made up of:

• More than 50 percent older adults, including minority individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in programs under this part;

• Representatives of older adults;

• Representatives of health care provider organizations, including providers of veterans' health care (if appropriate);

• Representatives of supportive services provider organizations;

• Persons with leadership experience in the private and voluntary sectors;

• Local elected officials; and

• The general public.

Volunteers teach various sessions on activities of interest and need in our centers for consumers, such as computer or knitting classes.

Volunteers assist packaging and sorting meals for home deliveries. Great role for a detail oriented person!

Volunteers deliver meals to homebound older adults in the community. Great role for someone who loves to drive and have quick visits!

Donation drivers use company van to pick up food donations from Hannaford grocery stores in Waterville or Gardiner. Donation pickups happen in the morning but vary by day and center.