Aequora

A Latin enrichment program that offers an engaging introduction to the Latin language and Roman culture to students at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.
Leader: Ian Ward '20

Bear Buddies

Bowdoin students engage with local children with physical and mental disabilities and their siblings in a fun, inclusive space. Meets weekly for games, snacks, crafts, and other activities.
Leaders: Emma Sherrill '21, Joanna Lin '22, James Wang '20 and Emily Pan '22

Bears and Cubs

Bowdoin students are matched with children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. Meets every other Sunday in the gym for afternoon activities.
Leaders: Samuel Brill-Weil '20 and Sara Caplan '20

Blogging Buddies

Students work with local middle school students to develop art and writing skills through an interactive online blog.
Leader: Jake Readinger '20

Bowdoin Bear PALS

Volunteers work one-on-one as tutors and mentors with ESL students at Coffin Elementary School, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, and Brunswick Junior High School.
Leaders: Sophie Lewis '21, Sara Caplan '20 and Juliet Halvorson-Taylor '21

Bowdoin Central Mentoring

Members mentor students in grades K-5 at Bowdoin Central School.
Leader: Izzy Halle '20

Bowdoin Hospice Collaborative

Volunteers are trained and supervised by local agencies to serve in either hospice or respite care settings.
Leaders: Elizabeth Sweeney '21 and Sarah Brigid Konefal '20 

Bowdoin Music Mentors

Mentors provide private music tutoring sessions to students at Brunswick Junior High School.
Leader: Kathryn McGinnis '21

Bowdoin Outdoor Volunteer Association (BOVA)

Volunteers complete environmental stewardship projects in the Midcoast area.
Leaders: Will Parker '20 and Marie Caspard '20

Bowdoin Public Health Club

Students who have an interest in health careers gain exposure to public health issues in the Greater Brunswick area.
Leaders: Ruby Ahaiwe '21 and Niels Wright '21

Bowdoin Votes

Provides non-partisan information and events to promote voter registration, education, and turnout among eligible students.
Leader: Penny Mack '22

Brunswick High School Mentoring

Students work one-on-one as mentors to high school students.
Leaders: Zachary Kaplan '21 and Michael Dean '22

Ca$h Coalition

Volunteers receive training in tax preparation and financial resources and provide assistance to low- and middle-income individuals during tax season.
Leader: Alexander Banbury '20 and Brooke Vahos '21

Creating Compassionate Leadership in Maine Boys (CCLIMB)

Bowdoin men serve as mentors in Bath Middle School where they lead lessons and activities, organize field trips, and engage in one-on-one mentoring in order to foster male leadership, confidence, and community for young adolescent men.
Leaders: Ben Ray '20, Ryan Telingator '21, Micah Wilson '22 and Benjamin Felser '22

Criminal Justice Reform Club

Members provide educational support for prisoners through the U.S. Postal system, and host events and speakers to raise awareness about issues facing the criminal justice system.
Leaders: Louisa Izydorczak '20, Zoe Stilphen '22, Gita Kant '22, Caroline Hastings '21 and Tessa DeFranco '21

Dance Marathon

Fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network that consists of a multi-hour marathon of games, dancing, and more.
Leaders: Audrey Aitelli '20, Rodger Heidgerken '20 and Bridgid Greed '20

Falcon Friends

Members mentor students in grades K-5 at Bowdoinham Community School.
Leaders: Anna Fauver '20 and Henry Schlick '21

Fostering Female Leadership in Youth (FFLY)

Bowdoin women serve as mentors at Bath Middle School and Brunswick High School where they lead lessons and activities, organize field trips, and engage in one-on-one mentoring in order to foster female leadership, confidence, and community for young adolescent women.
Middle School Leaders: Elise Morano '20, Kaya Wurtzel '21 and Livia Kunins-Berkowitz '22
High School Leader: Lianna Harrington '21

Food Forward

Volunteers deliver unused food from the Dining Service to Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.
Leader: TBD

Girls Who Code

Bowdoin women teach basic coding skills to girls at Brunswick High School to help close the gender gap in technology.
Leader: Emme McCabe '20

Habitat for Humanity

The Bowdoin College Chapter partners with Habitat 7 Rivers to sponsor "build days," organize fundraisers, and promote awareness of affordable housing opportunities in Brunswick and the surrounding areas.
Leaders: Fanta Traore '20

Harpswell Community School Mentoring

Members mentor students at Harpswell Community School through collaborative learning and recreational activity.
Leader: Nathan Blum '20

Legacy Storytellers 

Volunteers listen to and then write down the memories of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. For students considering health care careers, this is a great opportunity to become more familiar with Alzheimer’s disease.
Leaders: Julia Rohde '20 and Franny Weed '21

Let's Get Ready

Volunteers help expand college access for motivated, low-income high school students by providing free SAT preparation and college admission counseling. Visit the Let's Get Ready website.
Leader: Alex Kogan '20 and Sophie Friedman '20

Maine College Circle

Volunteers promote post high school aspirations in rural Maine communities.
Leaders: Julianna Kiley '20 and Anna Martens '20

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Volunteers

Students work in Brunswick's local food bank and soup kitchen (serving meals, assisting clients, sorting donations, etc), volunteering on either a regular or as-needed basis, in cooperation with MCHPP's volunteer base.
Leaders: Olivia Giles '20 and Charlotte Hall '20

Mt. Ararat High School Mentoring

Students work one-on-one as mentors to high schoolers at Mt. Ararat High School.
Leaders: Flora Hamilton '21 and Stuart Wall '21

Mt. Ararat Middle School Mentoring

Students work one-on-one as mentors to middle schoolers at Mt. Ararat High School.
Leaders: Fiona Bundy '22

Next Steps

Provides support to high school students navigating the process of postsecondary planning.
Leaders: Katharine Toll '20 and Praise Hall '20

Portland Adult Education

Volunteers assist with English literacy and job preparation programs for adults living in the Portland area. Visit the website for Portland Adult Education.
Leaders: Ali Briere '20

Portland Housing Authority

Tutoring Volunteers provide tutoring after school M-Th for low-income students in grades K-12 of mainly immigrant and refugee background. Volunteers commit to work once a week with students at one of Portland Housing Authority's study centers.
Leader: Kim Hancock '21

REAL School Volunteer Teachers

Red Cross Blood Drives

Students organize, volunteer at the "canteen" and reception desk, and recruit donors for four campus-wide Red Cross blood drives per year.
Leader: Caroline Daigle '20

SmART

Volunteers mentor students at West Bath School through the arts.
Leaders: Bianca Torres '20 and Brooke Wrubel '21

Sunnybrook Volunteers

Volunteers spend time with the residents of the Sunnybrook Village retirement and assisted-living community.
Leaders: Ellinor Heywood '19 and Miranda Dils '19

Tedford Housing Volunteers

Volunteers help with general shelter needs at both the adult and family shelter (e.g. minor maintenance work, serving dinners) and organize special events (such as birthday/holiday parties and soccer tournaments for children living in the family shelter).
Leader: Annie Rose '20

Think Wild

Volunteers mentor students at Bath Middle School utilizing outdoor education to develop soft skills.
Leaders: Hayden Keene '22 and Lily McVetty '21

Volunteer Lawyers Project

Student volunteers work with the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Portland to provide legal options to low-income Maine residents, helping them to navigate the civil justice system.  Responsibilities include conducting client intakes over the phone and meeting with the VLP staff to assess callers' legal needs.  Visit the Volunteer Lawyers Project website.
Leaders: Abby Silsby '20

Science Service Club

Volunteers increase chemistry and science awareness and appreciation, providing demonstrations to local students of all ages. For more information, contact Prof. Danahy.

The Bowdoin Math Volunteers Program

The Bowdoin Math Volunteers program places volunteers at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School to assist teachers in grades two through five during math lessons. All students are invited to participate, and most volunteer once or twice a week for an hour each time. For more information, contact Prof. Taback. 

Nihongo Oshietai (Japanese Team Teaching)

Bowdoin Japanese language students teach a weekly Japanese language after school program at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School. A mix of experienced student teachers and new Japanese language students teach basic Japanese language using games, songs and other activities. Students meet weekly to discuss curriculum and prepare classroom materials. For more information, contact Prof. Aridome.

Multilingual Mainers

Coffin School’s Multilingual Mainers exposes K-2 students to a language other than English through books and conversation. Volunteers share their love of languages and cultures and receive pedagogical training and support from elementary educators. For more information, contact Prof. Boyle.