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Discover a variety of volunteering opportunities in Bangor, Maine, designed for graduate students looking to give back to the community. Engage with local organizations such as food pantries, homeless shelters, and outdoor conservation efforts. Whether you’re interested in health services, animal care, or community gardening, there’s something for everyone. Join us in making a positive impact and support essential services in our community. For additional resources or inquiries, please reach out to gsgopdofficer@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Opportunities Graduate Student Government Philanthropy committee Last update: February 2014 If you want to add resources, contact: gsgopdofficer@gmail.com
Homeless Shelters • Shaw House- home for youth • 136 Union St Bangor 207-941-2874 • Bangor Area Homeless Shelter- adults • 263 Main St. Bangor 207-947-0092 • Ann’s House- Women/Children • 207-990-2870 ext. 122
Food Pantries • Abundant Life Church Food Pantry Location: Texas Ave. Bangor Me. 04401 Days and Hours: Tues. 1 to 2 pm. Contact: Terry McKenzie 207-945-5577 • Bangor Rescue Mission – Food Pantry and Thrift shop Location: 126 Third St. Bangor Me. 04401 Days and Hours: Mon- Fri. 9:30 to 4 pm (Wed. is their big day but open daily) Contact: Peter Webb 207-942-4161
Food Pantries • Eastern Maine Aids Network – Food Pantry Location: 370 Harlow St. Bangor, Me. 04401 Days and Hours: Mon_ Fri. 8 am -5 pm Contact: Patsy Murphy 207-990-3626 • Ecumenical Food Cupboard (Hammond St. Congregational Church) Location: 28 High St. Bangor, Me. 04401 Days and Hours: Mon. – Wed. & Fri. 10 am – 12 pm Contact Betty Brown 207- 942 4381 and 941-2151 (danbro@localnet.com) • Only serves Bangor community
Food Pantries • Manna Inc. Food Pantry Location 629 Main St., Bangor Me. 04401 Days and Hours: Mon. Wed. & Fri. 3 to 4 pm for Pantry. Mon. through Fri. for Kitchen. 4:30 to 5:30 Contact: Bill Rae 207- 990-2870 • Salvation Army Location: 65 South Park, Bangor Me. 04401 Days and Hours: Mon. - Fri. lunch 11:45 – 1:00 Contact: 207-941-2993
Food Pantries • Crossroads Food Pantry • Location: 2 Wood St. Old town, Me. 04468 • Days and Hours: Mon. 10:30 – 3 pm Mon-Fri. • Contact: Brenda Davis 207-817-6025 • Indian Township Food Pantry • Location: One Bridge Road. (Kateri Center) Indian Isle • Days and Hours: 1st Fri. of the month, 9 to 12pm • Contact: Natasha Charley 207-817-7492
Outdoor Volunteering • Hirundo Wildlife Sanctuary • phone call 207-944-9259- email web@hirundomaine.org • River clean-up • 2nd week of May? More details to come • Camp /Sunshine • Mike Katz, Campus Director: mkatz@campsunshine.org You can also call the office and request an application at 207-655-3800.
Misc. opportunities • Hope House- healthcare/counseling for homeless • Well Springs half way homes men/women • Needs monetary donations • Welcome to Housing- Chris Olsen ( part of Bangor homeless shelter)
Misc. opportunities • Umaine Greens • Like on Facebook for more information • Terrell House- Community Gardening • terrellhousepllc@gmail.com • Old Town Animal Orphanage • 71 Airport Rd (207) 827-8777 • Bangor Humane Society • 693 Mt. Hope Rd (207) 942- 8902 • Ronald McDonald House • (207)-942-9003
Bodwell Centerhttp://www.signupsschedule.com/bodwellcenter • Black Bear Mentor Program • Old Town Elementary • Leonard Middle School • Lewis Libby School • Old Town Recreation Center • Contact Anne McKay or Roosevelt Boone (207)581-1786 • Civic Passage Projects • Bangor Humane Society • Habitat for Humanity • Hands of Hope • Eastern Area Agency on Aging • Maine Audubon
Bodwell Continued • Black Bear Exchange • Mon 8-12, Wed 12-4:30, Fri 8- 4:30 contact Lisa Morin (207) 581-4194 • Red Cross Blood Drives • UmaineCares • National make a difference day • Maine Day • Conservation/Culture Partner Program • http://umaine.edu/volunteer/programs/#UMcares • This is the actual website for Bodwell
Other UMaine volunteer opportunities • Challenger Learning Center • 850.645.7827. • Orono Commons • Center for Science