MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) volunteers provide helping hands and caring words to patients and family members on the MaineHealth Portland, Biddeford and Sanford campuses. Volunteers fill a vital role as they work on behalf of patients and care team members in many different departments and areas in our medical centers.
Volunteers make a difference
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at MHMMC. On the MaineHealth Portland campus, we welcome volunteers 14 years of age and older. On our Biddeford and Sanford campuses, we welcome volunteers 18 years of age and older. Patient care and safety are our top priorities. Volunteer assignments are made based on hospital needs and individual suitability for the assignments.
Volunteers commit to 3-4 hours per week. We appreciate a minimum 6-month commitment, but exceptions may be made for students and part-year residents. All volunteers must submit to a criminal background check.
How do I apply to volunteer at MHMMC Portland?
We accept applications from year-round volunteers on a rolling basis. High school and college students who wish to volunteer only during the summer must complete an application by April 1st and must attend an orientation by June 6th. This will allow enough time for students to start volunteering by mid-June. We appreciate a minimum 2-month commitment from our summer volunteers.
At this time, we are not accepting applications for the NICU Baby Cuddler program due to a very long waitlist.
Interested in volunteering on the MaineHealth Portland campus?
How do I apply to volunteer at MHMMC Biddeford/Sanford?
Interested in volunteering on the MaineHealth Biddeford or Sanford campuses? Please contact melissa.carrier@mainehealth.org.
Portland Contact
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Volunteer Services
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-662-2205
Email: voluns@mainehealth.org
Biddeford Contact
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Volunteer Services
1 Medical Center Drive
Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: 207-283-7225
Email: melissa.carrier@mainehealth.org
Portland Campus Auxiliary Boards
If you are interested supporting, or becoming a member of, our Auxiliary Boards, please contact voluns@mainehealth.org or 207-662-2205.
Organized in 1877 as The Ladies' Visiting and Advisory Board, the early volunteers inspected the hospital kitchens and visited the ward patients, donating 12 rocking chairs for their comfort. In 1930, they were instrumental in establishing the Hospital Social Service Department. In 1947, the ladies started a canteen and gift counter in the Maine General Hospital and, thus, established their mission, which continues to this day.
All profits are donated to benefit Maine Medical Center and its patients, to be used for such things as equipment, clinic needs, Memorial Funds, Capital Campaigns and other projects. In addition, The Women's Board annually awards scholarships to nursing, medical technology and surgical technology students. In 1991, The Women's Board established "The Medical Education Residency Endowment Fund."
The Women's Board of the Maine General Hospital operates the MMC's Pavilion Grill, Boutique, Gift Shop and Kiosk. The Women's Board consists of more than 50 active and sustaining members, each volunteering in one of the shops. Many more volunteers staff the shops, serving approximately 1,000 people each day. New volunteers are always welcome. Membership on the Women's Board is by invitation to volunteers of the Pavilion Grill, Gift Shop or Boutique.
The Visiting Board was formed in 1910 for the purpose of supporting programs that benefit the care of children and adolescents at Maine Medical Center. We focus on supporting the Let’s Go program, Children’s Miracle Network, and requests from various clinical departments for items needed by pediatric patients.
The Visiting Board oversees operations for the Flower Box on the Portland Campus, which is also the source for most of the funds raised. Proceeds from the Flower Box provide support to all programs benefiting the care of children and adolescents. In addition to the Board, other volunteers assist the staff in arranging flowers, making deliveries, and marketing products. We believe that providing a smile to those most in need is just as important as the other services we provide. We are always looking for others who would like to play a part whether you know flowers or not!