Group Project Contacts

Preble St Resource Center

Preble St Resource Center is an organization that works to help the impoverished and homeless population of Portland. There are a number of ways for groups to volunteer, but the most popular is serving in their soup kitchen. For more information, or to sign up, fill out their online form at:  http://www.preblestreet.org/volunteer.php

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland frequently has builds that USM students are encouraged to participate in. During Spring 2012, they will be working on a build on South St in Freeport. For more information, contact :Kate Callahan,Volunteer Coordinator ,volunteer@habitatme.org, 207-772-2151

Falmouth Food Pantry

The Falmouth Food pantry always needs people to help them sort the food that is delivered to them. For more information, contact:  Nancy Lightbody nancy@lightbody.org 207-781-4670

Partners for World Health

Partners for World Health works to provide healthcare to developing nations by collecting sterile medical equipment ( such as wheel chairs, crutches, ect) that has been discarded due to American medical regulations, and redistributing it to communities in need. Volunteers are always needed to help sort the medical equipment in their Scarborough warehouse. For more information, contact:    Elizabeth McLellan, Founder & President, Mclellan.elizabeth@gmail.com 207-885-1011

SPACE Gallery

The SPACE Gallery frequently needs volunteers to assist with their arts and music events. To see if they have an upcoming event that needs some extra hands, contact  Jenny Dougherty, Volunteer Coordinator jenny@space538.org

Portland Trails

Portland Trails maintains the walking trails all over Portland. They need help in the spring, summer and fall months with clearing debris and derooting trails. For more information, email info@trails.org or see their website for scheduled volunteer days (www.trails.org)

For more information about group volunteering, contact our office at community@usm.maine.edu