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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you have a heart for healthcare and a desire to give back to your community? Whether you’re a student looking to learn, a retiree seeking purpose, or anyone in between, we invite you to become a vital part of our dedicated volunteer team! CMH Volunteers are the health system’s community ambassadors for healthy and compassionate living. Our volunteers serve patients, support families, and assist in delivering healthcare services with compassion, competence, and dignity.

Honoring our Volunteers – National Volunteer Week

Benefits of Volunteering

Community Contribution: Actively contribute to your community and experience growth and fulfillment by giving back and contributing to the well-being of others.
Career Exploration: Get an inside look at the healthcare industry, discover various career paths and build a strong foundation for your future endeavors.
Build Connections: Connect with like-minded peers and healthcare professionals who share your passion for helping others. Forge lasting friendships and valuable networks.
Enhance Your Skills: Develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving while working in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Personal Growth: Volunteering enhances self-esteem, confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

Adult Volunteers: Eligibility and Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Pass a Background Check
  • Vaccinations Required: Varicella, MMR
  • Annual Flu Shot
  • TB test (completed by the hospital’s Employee Health & Wellness team)
  • Complete a volunteer orientation and participate in annual trainings
  • Commit to at least three to four hours a week (same day/same time every week)

Junior Volunteers: Eligibility and Requirements

  • Be between the ages of 14 and 17
  • Pass a background check
  • Vaccinations required: Varicella, MMR
  • Annual flu shot
  • TB test (completed by the hospital’s Employee Health & Wellness team)
  • Attend volunteer orientation
  • Commit to at least four hours a week (same day/same time every week)
  • Be responsible and independent
  • The summer high school program runs mid-June through August.

Orientation and Training: We provide comprehensive orientation and training to ensure you are well-prepared for and confident in your role. Your safety and the well-being of our patients are our top priorities.

Areas of Service

Volunteer opportunities vary at each of our facilities and every effort is made to place volunteers in duties that match their current and past experience to make this a satisfying experience. We offer a variety of roles to match your interests and skills, including:

  • Administrative/ Clerical Support
  • Caring Stitchers
  • Comfort Cart Rounding
  • Emergency Department Assistant
  • Guest Services
  • Hospital Runner
  • Medical Imaging Lobby Host
  • Patient Companionship
  • Pet Therapy
  • Unit Volunteer
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  • YMCA Gym @ CMMC
  • Associates Volunteer Program: We need – and value – our Philanthropy office volunteers! The Associates Volunteer Program has a huge role in the CMH Philanthropy office. Many of our volunteers are from local businesses; some have been with us since we created the program more than 20 years ago. Associate members work as ambassadors for CMH’s fundraising efforts. As fundraisers and “friend raisers”, Associates are instrumental in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for hospital programs and services. CMH is very fortunate to have such a caring, compassionate and dedicated group of volunteers to help with its fundraising efforts. We couldn’t do it without them! If you are interested in becoming an Associates Volunteer, learn more by downloading our Associates Volunteer Program information sheet, or call the Philanthropy Office at 207-795-2668.

Apply to Volunteer Here

Once an application is received, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Office to schedule an interview.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” —Elizabeth Andrew

Contact Us
Central Maine Healthcare Volunteer Services
300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME  04240
Tel:  207-795-2472, Fax:  207-753-7183
Email:  Volunteering@cmhc.org

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