Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Listed below are programs exclusively for older volunteers. There are many other volunteer opportunities throughout the state for citizens of all ages.
Volunteers receive a small stipend.
The RSVP program matches volunteers aged 60 or older with community service jobs such as delivering meals, providing companionship to homebound individuals and teaching in literacy programs. RSVP volunteers also serve at the Maine State Museum, in local schools, libraries, nursing homes and hospitals. These volunteers work with adults with special needs in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Hancock, Oxford and Washington Counties. A small stipend is provided to volunteers. Volunteers receive travel expenses.