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

Together, we sort and organize donations and shop the space to fulfill requests.

The requests we fill come from care providers statewide on behalf of those they support. Volunteers shop the space and assemble packages that providers pick up & deliver to individuals and families in all corners of Maine.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME IN & HELP.

Training is quick & easy and will take place on-site the day of your first shift.

Click the REGISTER button to fill out our volunteer form and then click SCHEDULE A SHIFT to schedule one or more shifts!

  • Monday-Friday

    • 9am-12pm

    • 12pm-3pm

    Tuesday

    • 9am-12pm

    • 12pm-3pm

    • 6pm-8pm

    Thursday

    • 9am-12pm

    • 12pm-3pm

    • 6pm-8pm

    Saturday

    • 9am-12pm

FAQs

  • Maine Needs is located at 332 Forest Avenue, Portland in the back lot of University Plaza (in the old Portland Yoga Project space). Right off exit 6B and easy parking!

  • Parents & caregivers are welcome to bring their kiddos of all ages along! Responsible teens are welcome to come alone.

  • Corporate & social groups are always welcome! If you’d like help scheduling your group, reach out to Jo at jo@maineneeds.org.

  • You don’t need to bring anything but you are welcome to bring headphones, a water bottle to fill, and slippers.

  • For questions, please reach out to Jo at jo@maineneeds.org

  • "Volunteering at Maine Needs is the soul booster I didn't know I needed. It really shifted how I see the world. None of us can do everything but all of us can do something."

  • "I LOVE Maine Needs. I am amazed at the cheerful, purposeful vibe. Whether it's sorting, "shopping" or organizing, there is always plenty to do. At the end of a shift I am exhausted, satisfied and delighted to have been there. It's a very dynamic place!"

  • "If you’re reading this and interested in volunteering for Maine Needs I’m happy to share with you why that would be a great decision: It’s fun It’s easy It makes a huge difference in people's lives No need to commit beyond one shift You will be welcomed warmly and supported Try it once and feel the love!"

  • "It's heartwarming and heartbreaking feelings at the same time. I didn't realize how big of a need or how many different items were available to those in need. I'm hoping I can do more volunteering and bring in donations."

Looking for other ways to contribute?

Whether it's time and energy through volunteering, material goods, money, skills, or support, we ask everyone to get involved in their own way so we can connect what is needed with what you have to give.