VolunteerMaine!

Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers deliver nutritious, hot meals to isolated seniors Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. Be a part of our Home Bound Seniors lives in a small, yet important way and you will be hooked. Meals on Wheels volunteers whether giving a little time or a lot, are always welcome and appreciated. Mileage is reimbursed at thirty five cents per mile traveled to deliver meals. The first step in becoming a Meals on Wheels driver is to complete Spectrum Generations volunteer application form. Individuals must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Background checks are required.

Volunteers must use their own vehicles, have a clean driving record, be over the age of 18 years. Mileage reimbursement is an option. An orientation and training will occur before you make your first delivery. Staff will go with you your first day if needed

This opportunity is sponsored by: Spectrum Generations Formerly Known As Senior Spectrum

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Families Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Hunger / Food Transportation Nonprofit Organization

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Advocacy Transportation Food Preparation / Delivery

Contact Person:
Marianne Pinkham, Volunteer Liaison/Center Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

Overlook Building, 521 Maine Street, Box 8 Damariscotta, ME 04543 (See a map)

Directions:

FROM AUGUSTA Take Rt. US-201Sout/ME-27south out of Augusta. Continue straight on ME-27 South approximately 18 miles. ME-27 becomes US-1. Take left on US-1. Stay straight on US-1 about 7 miles. Take a right toward downtown Damariscotta. Go through town continuing on Main St. Go past Hannaford on right. Center is located at the Overlook building on the right side of the road. Our Center is on the backside of the building. Subway is in the front of the Overlook building. FROM BANGOR Take I-95 toward Bangor/Brewer. Merge onto I-395 East via Exit 182A toward US-1A/Bangor/ME9/Brewer. Take the US-202 West exit 2 toward Hampden. Stay straight to go onto US-202 west. Us-202 becomes Western Avenue/ME-9. Turn right onto US-1A/Main Road north. Continue to follow US-1A south about 19 miles. Turn slight right onto US-1 south/ME-3 south. Continue to follow US-1 south about 31 miles. Turn right onto ME-90/West Street. Continue to follow ME-90 almost 11 miles. Turn right onto US-1/Atlantic Highway. Continue to follow US-1 south about 14 miles. Turn slight left then turn slight right onto Main Street/US-1. Continue to follow US-1 about 1 mile. Center is located at the Overlook building. Our Center is on the backside of the building. Subway is in the front of the Overlook building. FROM THE SOUTH Follow US Route One North until you come to the intersection of Route One and Belvadere Road (blinking yellow traffic light). Just before the intersection, on your left, you will see Miles Home Health and Hospice Turn right onto Belvedere Road. Follow Belvedere Road to the top of the hill turn right onto Business Route One (Main Street). Senior Spectrum is .6 miles down the road on your left in the Overlook Building (2 story - white) above Subway and across from the Round Top Ice Cream Shop. Parking and the entrance to the Coastal Community Center are in the rear of the building. FROM THE NORTH: Follow US Route One South until you come to the intersection of Route One and Belvadere Road (blinking yellow traffic light). Turn left onto Belvedere Road. Just before the intersection, on your right, you will see the new red brick Church of Later Day Saints facility. Follow Belvedere Road to the top of the hill turn right onto Business Route One (Main Street). Senior Spectrum is .6 miles down the road on your left in the Overlook Building (2 story- white) above Subway and across from the Round Top Ice Cream Shop. Parking and the entrance to the Coastal Community Center are in the rear of the building. FROM DAMARISCOTTA Follow Business Route One North (Main Street). Travel through the intersection of Business Route One, Church Street and Biscay Road. McDonalds Restaurant will be on your right. Yudy's Tire will be on your left. The Overlook Building (2 story - white) will be .2 of a mile up the road on your right, above Subway and across from the Round Top Ice Cream Shop. Parking and the entrance to the Coastal Community Center are in the rear of the building.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Bremen Bristol Damariscotta Edgecomb Newcastle Waldoboro Walpole
Counties:		Lincoln Sagadahoc

Web Site: http://www.spectrumgenerations.org

Miscellaneous Information

Average number of hours per volunteer that are required weekly to do this task.
	2-20
We need the following number of people to fill this position.
	5