An * (asterisk) means the program is funded by Volunteer Maine, the state commission. The other programs are operated by national or regional nonprofits that send AmeriCorps members to their Maine affiliates. 

AmeriCorps Legal Access Navigators Program*

Primary contact: Krystal Williams
Address: 15 Casco Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207.200.8627
Email: americorps@alphalegalfoundation.com
Website: alphalegalfoundation.com
Counties served: Cumberland, Northern York, and Southern Androscoggin

About and/or mission statement

The AmeriCorps Legal Access Navigators Program empowers low- and moderate-income Mainers, especially those from vulnerable communities, to access justice with dignity and confidence. Through comprehensive training, our service members help individuals navigate the complexities of the legal system. We bridge the gap between legal needs and available resources, fostering fairness and equity. Together, we build a more accessible and just Maine.

Goals

As an AmeriCorps Legal Access Navigator, you’ll gain valuable skills in legal navigation, communication, and community engagement while making a tangible difference in the lives of Maine residents. Your service will be a vital link in breaking down barriers to justice, empowering individuals to navigate the legal system with clarity and confidence. By contributing your time and talents, you’ll play a key role in advancing equity and building a more just and accessible legal system for all.

Position overview

As an AmeriCorps Legal Access Navigator, you will serve as a critical resource for individuals navigating the legal system, offering guidance, information, and support to help them address their legal needs. You will only provide legal education, not legal advice. You will work closely with community members, legal aid organizations, and courts to improve access to justice for low- and moderate-income Mainers, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Your role will include direct client interaction, problem-solving, and contributing to a larger mission of creating a fairer and more equitable legal system. This position requires compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Service activities

Each AmeriCorps Legal Access Navigator will serve in several locations. Below is a list of general activities by location. Activities include (but are not limited to):

In collaboration with civil legal aid organizations:

• Provide in-court screening and support for indigent individuals seeking civil legal assistance.
• Create resource documents and training modules to effectively support volunteer lawyers and community members in learning key areas of civil law.
• Recruit and support volunteer lawyers in providing legal services to the public.
• Recruit and support community members in assisting volunteer and staff attorneys in providing legal services to the public.

In the community:

• Work with other community agencies serving vulnerable populations to strengthen collaborations
• Provide outreach and education to vulnerable populations on the U.S. legal system and their rights in civil matters related to economic and housing security, personal safety, and bodily autonomy.
• Help individuals complete and file administrative petitions.
• Connect people with assistance and services including legal aid organizations and online self-help resources.

To Apply:

https://alphalegalfoundation.com/alan

AmeriCorps Resilience Corps*

Primary Contact: Julia Breul
Address: Greater Portland Council of Governments
970 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: 207.774.9891
Website: Resilience Corps
Email: jbreul@gpcog.org

Counties served: Cumberland and Northern York Counties

Resilience Corps:

The Resilience Corps is dedicated to building planning capacity in Southern Maine at the municipal and nonprofit level towards greater community resilience. Since 2020, Resilience Corps Fellows have gained high-level ‘on the job’ experience, built their personal and professional networks, and received training, mentorship, and professional development in the planning field.

Resilience Corps Positions:

Each year, GPCOG pairs 12 Resilience Corps Fellows with local municipalities, non-profits, and regional planning organizations to add capacity to their teams. The service term aligns with the calendar year – starting in January and concluding in December. Through their service, Fellows provide education, outreach, and training to residents in Cumberland and York Counties on community vulnerabilities, resiliency solutions, and increasing volunteer recruitment and retention at Host Sites.

Service activities: 

Members support their host sites via:

• Data collection, analysis, and visualization
• Mapping and storyboarding data
• Research, report writing
• Outreach, material creation, and equitable public engagement
• Communication, blogging, social media, and educational support
• Volunteer recruitment and coordination
• Project management and implementation

Fellows participate in a one-week training and orientation at the start of their service term. Throughout the term, the Fellows will meet weekly to connect, share with one another, and depending on the week, attend conferences, engage in on-going training sessions to enhance professional development, and positively influence their career trajectories. Together, the cohort will participate in various, hands-on volunteer days to further engage with and learn from local community organizations.

Goodwill Northern New England AmeriCorps Program

Goodwill NNE GoodHealth Works AmeriCorps

 

Basic info

Primary Contact: Delaney Donovan

Address: 56 Northport Drive, Portland, ME 04103

Phone: 207-298-8828

Email: delaney.donovan@goodwillnne.org

Application info link: AmeriCorps - Goodwill NNE

Counties served: Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Knox, Penobscot, Washington

 

About and/or mission statement

GoodHealth Works AmeriCorps builds a stronger, healthier Maine by placing trained members in schools, health centers, and community organizations. Members gain valuable public health experience while leading evidence-based interventions and building local capacity to improve health outcomes across the state.

 

Goals

GoodHealth Works AmeriCorps builds Maine’s public health workforce while giving members hands-on experience implementing evidence-based interventions that improve community health. Members strengthen the capacity of local organizations by expanding programs, engaging volunteers, and improving effectiveness and reach. Through this service, members gain valuable workforce, and often earn certifications in Recovery Coaching, Youth Development Leadership, or Community Health Work - preparing them for lasting careers in public health.

 

Positon(s) overview

GoodHealth Works AmeriCorps members serve in a range of public health settings, each with a shared commitment to addressing urgent community health needs.

Sites currently participating in the Recovery Coach track include The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living and The Center for Grieving Children.

Sites currently participating in the Youth Development Leadership track include South Portland Middle School, The Root Cellar, Lubec Community Outreach Center, Washington Academy, Intercultural Community Center, and Trekkers.

Sites currently participating in the Community Health Worker (Healthy Futures) track include The Root Cellar, Lisbon Schools, Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, Portland Public Schools, and Windham Primary School.

 

Service activities

All GoodHealth Works AmeriCorps members serve to increase their organization’s efficiency, effectiveness, and program reach in addressing public health challenges. In addition to implementing evidence-based interventions, members mobilize community volunteers to expand and sustain these efforts. Activities of GoodHealth Works members are diverse but may include engaging youth in substance use prevention programs, developing food security initiatives, providing education around vaccinations, creating community integration opportunities for individuals with disabilities, or researching and implementing interventions to address the pressing health challenges faced by underserved communities.

 

Apply

Apply here: AmeriCorps - Goodwill NNE

Maine Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program*

Primary Contact: Christy Owen
124 State House Station 
Augusta, ME 04333-0124
phone: (207) 624-6085
fax:(207) 287-3342
email: Corps.Conservation@maine.gov
web site: www.maine.gov/dacf/mcc
Counties served: All 16 Maine counties

Mission statement

To accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire individuals and enhance communities. 

Goals

Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) strives to create equal access, understanding, and admiration of the natural world among participants and the public through service and community engagement, while cultivating the next generation of conservation stewards. 

Positions overview:

MCC offers 100 service opportunities through two programs: Individual Placements and Field Teams.

Individual Placements accomplish a wide variety of conservation projects such as water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, mobilizing volunteers, restoring eelgrass, teaching school kids about shellfisheries, mapping invasive species, and more.

Field Teams construct and rehabilitate recreational trail infrastructure; engage in habitat restoration efforts; irradicate invasive species; and complete forest health projects. Efforts of the Field Team provide access to Maine's natural areas and present recreation, education, and fitness opportunities for the public.

Service activities

Activities of MCC AmeriCorps members are diverse, but have common initiatives focused on enacting the mission of the corps:

• Accomplish conservation projects: This is the primary focus of all MCC programs. Members build and rehabilitate trails, construct outdoor learning centers for schools, improve wildlife habitat and timber stands, survey watersheds, test water quality, oversee planting projects, and much more.
• Promote conservation education: MCC strives to raise awareness and interest in the natural environment. Individual placement members help develop curriculum, train volunteers, and conduct outreach efforts.
• Engage volunteers: The MCC members recruits volunteers to serve at projects all over the state. Volunteers can join MCC on the trail, in the classroom, or on the water to get involved in local efforts to protect and restore the environment.
• Develop transferable skills, earn certifications, and gain experience: MCC programs develop communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, self-esteem, confidence, safety, job skills and outdoor living experiences. Members participate in job readiness trainings and earn certifications to prepare them for life after AmeriCorps.

Apply

Apply using MCC's application form.

Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program*

Contact: Kristina Cannon
Main Street Skowhegan
65 Water Street., Skowhegan, ME 04976-1864
Phone: (207) 612-2571
Email: kristina@mainstreetskowhegan.org
Counties served: Somerset, Kennebec

About

Skowhegan Outdoors AmeriCorps Program, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan, ensures that everyone in the region can get outside affordably, safely, and confidently. Members deliver year-round, beginner-friendly programs; support the downtown Basecamp Gear Library (free lending of outdoor equipment); and help residents build the skills to explore the Kennebec River corridor and local trails on their own. We have a variety of AmeriCorps positions that serve in support of this work.

Goals

Skowhegan Outdoors AmeriCorps expands access to outdoor recreation through:

• Free, gear-included programs that welcome first-timers and families.
• Operation and growth of the Basecamp Gear Library.
• Community stewardship and trail projects that strengthen the local network.
• Education and outreach that build an active, connected, and healthy town.
• Support for people-centered outdoor infrastructure, including the Skowhegan River Park.

Together, these efforts bring people together through shared experiences, promote local outdoor spaces, and catalyze active lifestyles.

Position overview

Members serve through planning, preparing, and leading accessible outdoor activities; equipping participants through the Gear Library; and cultivating a welcoming culture for all ages and abilities. Members also recruit and train volunteers, coordinate with partners, promote programs online and in person, and uphold safety, inclusion, and stewardship standards across everything we do.

Service activities

• Design monthly calendars of entry-level and progression-focused activities (e.g., hikes, paddles, bikes, winter outings), manage logistics and risk, and co-lead sessions.
• Maintain, repair, and check out equipment; orient borrowers; track usage and identify needs.
• Collaborate with schools, municipalities, and nonprofits; recruit, train, and support volunteers to increase capacity and continuity.
• Promote programs via social media, email newsletters, website updates, flyers/calendars, and community events.
• Assist with basic trail maintenance, river/trail cleanups, and accessibility improvements that enhance safe public use.
• Apply inclusive practices; follow safety protocols and incident reporting; collect simple participation data and feedback to improve services.

Apply

Apply on Service Year -- access here.

White Pine AmeriCorps*

Primary Contact: Heather Campbell 
170 Cider Hill Road York, ME 03909
Phone: (603) 502-4158
Email: heather@whitepineprograms.org
Website: White Pine AmeriCorps Program
County served: York 

About

Through nature-based programming and outreach, White Pine Programs' AmeriCorps initiative aims to significantly improve the mental well-being of youth and seniors across southern York County and the Seacoast of New Hampshire. White Pine aspires to build personal resilience in our participants and foster healthy relationships with each other and the environment. Our AmeriCorps program helps to strengthen these values and expand our reach within the community. This program will positively impact participants by boosting self-confidence, learning from experienced nature educators, and fostering relationships with our community in outdoor settings. This is an amazing opportunity for people just out of college or switching careers to gain experience and skills needed to thrive in nature education and related fields.

Position overview

As a White Pine AmeriCorps member, you'll gain expertise in our teaching methodologies, participate in specialized training, and engage with a wide array of community partners like schools, libraries, and land trusts. You'll develop and deliver nature-based lesson plans for children and seniors, adapting to weather and different ages. You'll also contribute to our digital resource database and participate regularly in our all-weather forest school and after school nature clubs. You will help find new areas for community connection and take a leadership role with our community engagement programs. This role includes self-reflection for continuous personal and program improvement, including the opportunity to attend trainings and conferences.

How to apply

Visit the White Pine AmeriCorps webpage.