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Giving Back: Augusta's Best Volunteer Opportunities This Season
The holidays are upon us here in Maine. And with Thanksgiving just days away, our real estate agents are thinking about how fortunate we are to call this part of the world home.
The holidays are a good time to count one's blessings, but this time of year also offers an opportunity to give something back. Lending a hand to those less fortunate is a big part of what the holidays are all about, and here in Augusta, there are plenty of ways to do just that.
Volunteering in Maine for the Holidays
Let's all give a little something back this holiday season. Here's how you can volunteer or donate in Augusta during the holidays.
Bread of Life - Augusta, ME
Address: 159 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
With roots in Augusta dating back to 1970, Bread of Life is an organization dedicated to helping those in need throughout the capital region. The Bread of Life team maintains over 100 housing units for people in the local community, in addition to serving more than 120 meals every day in their soup kitchen. Bread of Life also provides emergency shelter to families and veterans. Volunteers are always needed to help serve meals at the soup kitchen during the breakfast shift (8 to 10 am) and lunch shift (10 am to 1:30 pm). Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
MaineGeneral - Augusta, ME
Address: 35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330
As Augusta's primary hospital, MaineGeneral Medical Center offers many opportunities for volunteering and community service. Volunteers can choose among many areas of service, some of which involve interacting directly with patients, while others are in support service areas. Volunteer opportunities at MaineGeneral include:
- Harm Reduction Program
- Helping Hearts (Alzheimer's Support)
- Outpatient Services
- Pet Therapy
- Spiritual Care
- Welcome Desk
United Way of Kennebec Valley - Augusta, ME
Address: 121 Commercial St, Augusta, ME 04330
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available through the United Way of Kennebec Valley this holiday season. The United Way works with hundreds of donors, volunteers, businesses, and nonprofit partners to help out residents in the Augusta area who struggle to make ends meet. Among the many opportunities this season, the United Way is looking for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels programs and Family Mentor Team volunteers.
Salvation Army - Augusta, ME
Address: 36 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
The Salvation Army Capital Region Corps is always in need of volunteers, and this longstanding organization does a lot to help those in need, in Maine and all over the world. In addition to financial gifts and donations of gently used clothing and other household goods, volunteers can also give the gift of their time in a variety of ways during the holiday season, including:
- Ringing bells at a kettle
- Volunteering at youth programs
- Sorting and packing Christmas toy bags
- Helping out at a hat and mitten drive
- Participating in Adopt-A-Family
Kennebec Valley Humane Society - Augusta, ME
Address: 168 Leighton Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
Volunteering at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society is a great way to give back any time of year, but especially during the holidays. The KVHS is looking for volunteers for a variety of essential tasks, including walking dogs, socializing cats, fundraising, and cleanup jobs like dishes and laundry. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, but youths aged 12 to 15 may volunteer as a team with a parent or guardian.
Contact us today to learn more about life in Maine's Capital Region. Our real estate agents are here to help you find your dream home in Augusta and the surrounding areas.