Welcome, New Mainers

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Literacy Volunteer
    LearningWorks: ESL tutoring, teacher’s aide for English FMI: 775-0105 or www.learningworks.me
    Portland Adult Education: ELS tutoring, teacher’s aide for English and Citizenship.  FMI: Martha Burchenal – 874-8155, www.portlandadulted.org
  • Mentoring
    Welcoming the Stranger: mentoring for individuals and families. FMI: Jill Epstein 232-7805, jill.epstein4@gmail.com
  • Women’s Group
    In Her Presence: Saturday program for immigrant women to meet, discuss, learn, network and lead to empower and move their communities forward.  FMI: Claudette Sara 347-9891, inherpresence.wixsite.com/inherpresence
  • Furniture
    Furniture Friends: A greater Portland charitable furniture center, pick up and delivery.  Jenn McAdoo 210-5717, www.furniturefriends.org
  • Food
    Preble Street Resource Center: 775-0026, www.preblestreet.org/you-can-help/volunteer
    Falmouth Food Pantry:  Nancy Lightbody, 207-776-0081, www.falmouthme.org.  Leave donations at Saint Mary’s in the Church or Parish House.
    Cumberland Food Pantry: www.cumberlandmaine.org
  • Clothing
    St. Elizabeth’s Jubilee Center: Donations of clothing, games, toys, shoes, household items. www.stlukesportland.org/pages/general/st-elizabeths.   Saint Mary parishioners assist with distribution once every 6 weeks (Tuesdays 9 – 11am). FMI: Betsy Elliman or Judith Brooks