Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism

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).

Summer 2019 Hours July 5, Friday .   CLOSED – Holiday July 12, Friday – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm July 19, Friday – CLOSED – Vacation July 26, Friday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm August 2, Friday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm August 9, Friday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm August 15, […]

Do you love science?  Do you love working with children?  Have some free time in the middle of the day?  This could be for you!  The Healthy Minds Initiative is looking for volunteers to do STEM activities with youth during their summer lunch program. Download a copy of the flyer here: 1870_001

Hours for the month of June – Fridays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Recipients of the 2019/2020 Servant Heart Scholarships were announced at last evening’s Student Life Leadership Awards ceremony at the Buchanan Alumni House.  Twenty-three applications were received and scored by a committee.  The top 4 students were chosen to receive the scholarships. This scholarship fund is made possible by an anonymous gift to benefit students who […]