FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Bass Room was the setting of a recent recognition celebration for Franklin Community Health Network’s (FCHN) volunteers. The program included a social time, dinner and entertainment by the Moose Creek Cloggers. The 60 volunteers attending received gifts, certificates and service bars and pins in recognition of their efforts. Ten attendees […]
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice is in need of volunteers to support patients and families under its care. Volunteers are needed to assist with bereavement support, companionship with hospice patients, transportation to appointments, grocery shopping, greeting visitors at the Hospice House, helping around the office, veteran-to-veteran companionship and support of complementary therapies like […]
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United Way encourages volunteerism in Androscoggin County
LEWISTON — One of the hallmarks of United Way is supporting and encouraging volunteerism, and United Way is encouraging volunteerism in Androscoggin County. Volunteering not only provides assistance to individuals and nonprofit organizations, but is a way to gain a deeper understanding of a local community. Studies show that volunteering regularly can lead to more […]
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High school to host competition AUBURN — Edward Little High School will host a winter guard competition at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the ELHS gym. The show will include nine winter guard and two percussion groups from around central and southern Maine and the University of New Hampshire. The Edward Little HS group consists of […]
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UMF to present 'Reflections from a First Generation Peace Corps Volunteer'
FARMINGTON — What is it like to serve in the Peace Corps and how has it changed over the years? The University of Maine at Farmington will present “Reflections from a First Generation Peace Corps Volunteer.” The talk by community member Jo Josephson will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in room 101 […]
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Beacon Hospice offering free volunteer training
FARMINGTON — Free Beacon Hospice volunteer training will start Thursday, March 1, at the Mt. Blue Adult Education Center. It will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The seven-week session educates potential volunteers in how to support their community members as they maneuver through end-of-life challenges. Facilitated by a volunteer coordinator with registered nurses, […]
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Maine CASA to hold spring training for volunteer advocates
AUGUSTA — The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on Tuesday through Friday, March 13 to 16, in the Augusta area. The four-day training is free. Attendees will learn about all aspects of child advocacy work in order to be certified as a volunteer guardian ad […]
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Hope Association looking for support professionals
RUMFORD — The Hope Association is seeking support professionals for the Supported Living and Shared Living programs. Supported Living programs are for individuals with disabilities who have developed many of the skills needed to live more independently, but who still need some skilled supports to teach and manage their activities of daily living. Some of […]
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Kudos: Giving thanks to Trinity volunteers
LEWISTON — Two days before Thanksgiving, there were already turkeys coming out of the oven at the Trinity Jubilee Center, while piles of carrots, turnips and squash were being prepped by four volunteers on an adjacent table. Throughout the week, a festive atmosphere swirls around the community resource center on Bates Street as the organization […]
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Farmington Memorial Hospital recognizes volunteers
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Bass Room was the setting of a recognition celebration for Franklin Community Health Network’s volunteers. The program included a social time, dinner, and entertainment by the Old Crow Band. The 70 volunteers attending received gifts, certificates,service bars, and pins in recognition of their efforts. 14 won door prizes. Jodi Cordes, […]