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Seafarers' Friend Welcome Center Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Seafarer's Friend
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
2 people are interested
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Seafarers’ Friend is a regional non-profit organization providing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual support to seafarers arriving in New England ports since 1827. We offer direct services and support to international seafarers, including ship visits, transportation, hospitality, advocacy, and a Welcome Center located in downtown Portland.
We are seeking community participation to assist at the Welcome Center beginning Summer 2024!
Join Seafarers' Friend in welcoming international seafarers:
- Greet visitors and offer hospitality
- Provide Welcome Center and local information
- Assist with package delivery program
- Support Welcome Center operations
- 2-6 hour shifts, flexible schedule
- Individuals and groups welcome
Sign up and further information:
email: portlandvolunteers@seafarersfriend.org
text: 207-332-1985
visit: seafarersfriend.org
Variable, 7 days a week per Portland ship schedule.
Thank you for your interest!
More opportunities with Seafarer's Friend
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Seafarer's Friend
Location:
305 Commercial Street, 102, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
Our mission at Seafarer's Friend is to extend the ministry of the churches to meet the unmet spiritual, social and practical needs of seafarers in the New England Maritime Community. Founded and incorporated in 1827 in Boston as The Boston Seaman’s Friend Society, Seafarers' Friend offers direct services and support to international seafarers, including ship visits, transportation, hospitality, advocacy, and a Welcome Center in downtown Portland.
Description
Portland, ME, Chelsea, MA, since 1827
Seafarers’ Friend is a regional non-profit organization providing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual support to seafarers arriving in New England ports. Our mission is to provide compassionate support, practical assistance, and essential services to international seafarers, ensuring their well-being, dignity, and safety while they are away from home.
Involvement:
- Apply for an internship
- Volunteer your time at the Welcome Center in Portland
- Donate items ( https://www.seafarersfriend.org/get-involved)
- Offer financial support
- Contribute/donate skilled services
Seafarer's Friend sends Chaplains and volunteers to visit the seafarers who dock in Boston, Portsmouth and Portland. Additionally, we provide a Welcome Center, transportation, clothing, telephone cards, internet access and basic necessities for those whose journey pulls them far from home. Seafarer's Friend has a long standing and rich tradition of ministering to the maritime communities in New England's major ports.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
305 Commercial Street102Portland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- Basic Computer Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-6 hours, weekly or monthly