Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism

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We are offering virtual 1-on-1 tutoring for K-12 students during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To request a tutor for your child, please fill out the form here: umaine.edu/volunteer/parents/tutor-request-form/ If you have any problems with these tools, please contact the Hannah Rose, Youth Outreach Coordinator, at 207-581-1786 or hannah.e.rose@maine.edu

It has been a very busy summer!  We have seen 85 to 95 people per week and distributed over 23,000 pounds of food.  As our campus prepares to open for the fall semester, we have been considering our plan to continue to provide food and keep everyone safe. We will continue on-line ordering and scheduled […]

The Black Bears To Go service allows on-line ordering and drive thru pick up for the Black Bear Exchange.  The Black Bear Exchange is the on-campus food pantry and clothing exchange serving students, faculty and staff at the University of Maine.  This service began on March 24 in response to the COVID-19 virus.  In an […]

Wow, this is a interesting time in our world.  The University of Maine is doing everything they can to support our students and staff through this new adventure.  The University is allowing us to remain open as long as we can. 

The Servant Heart Scholarship Fund – Applications for 2020 Scholarships due APRIL 4 This scholarship fund is made possible by an anonymous gift to benefit students who are committed to community service and volunteer outreach.  The Servant Heart Scholarship is offered as an expression of the donors’ Christian faith.  The scholarship fund is intended to […]

The Bodwell Center is hiring two Graduate Assistants for the 2020/2021 school year – One for the Black Bear Mentors program and one for Community Engagement.  These positions require Federal Work Study.  Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in a UMaine Graduate Program, work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and receive tuition and a […]

The Bodwell Center is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive during Winter Carnival!  The event will be held Tuesday, Feb 11 and Wednesday, Feb 12 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Collins Center for the Arts.  Each donor and volunteer will earn 20 points for their Club, Organization, or Residence Hall toward the […]

The local CISV (Children’s International Summer Village) chapter is looking for leaders who are 21+ who would like to lead a small group of local youth abroad this summer for one month. The positions are not paid but all travel expenses, including training are paid. CISV is an international organization dedicated to educating and inspiring […]

The Black Bear Exchange will be open the following hours for the spring 2020 semester: Mondays 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Wednesdays 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm Thursdays 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am to 12:00 noon We will be closed on Wednesday, April 29 for Maine Day.  Watch for posts here and […]