Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism

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 […]

Due to today’s snow storm, the American Red Cross Blood Drive planned at the CCA is canceled.  We will be there tomorrow, 12/4, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm.  Stay safe and warm!

We were a little slow getting organized for this semester.  Had to hire new staff and get everyone trained for food recovery.  We are happy to welcome back Siuan on Mondays, and welcome Allwynne and Cassidy on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.  Please stop by and say “hi!” Hours for Fall 2019 (Sept 16 – December […]

Parents registering their children for the Black Bear Mentor and Black Bear Tutor programs can now complete all of the referral paperwork on-line or on paper.  Paper packets have been distributed to the local schools we serve (Old Town and Milford).  On-line versions are available through our program pages (Black Bear Mentors and Black Bear […]

The Black Bear Exchange now has a dedicated phone number and email.  Reach them at (207) 581-4567 and um.blackbearexchange@maine.edu.  The schedule will be posted on the voicemail as well as the website and Facebook page.  For more information visit our webpage (Black Bear Exchange).