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Marshwood High School recognizes the educational value of connecting students with their community through volunteering their service.  Fifty (50) hours of community service is a graduation requirement for all students. Upon the completion of a community service project, students must complete the MHS Community Service Log, which must be signed by the project supervisor, parent, and school counselor.  

All community service must be completed by the last senior school day in order to graduate.  Setting a goal of completing 10 to 15 hours each year of high school will help to set you up for achieving this requirement in no time! This website contains local opportunities for students to complete their community service, and will be updated when new opportunities become available. Students can get a paper copy of the community service form in D207 (School Counseling Hub), or click below for a digital copy!

• PEEPS at EES: 10/14, 11/4, & 12/9 - Eliot Elementary School PEEPS (Partnership of Eliot Elementary Parents) is looking for fun, responsible high school students to help supervise elementary school-aged children during our monthly meetings. Play games, do crafts, read, or simply hang out with the kids at Eliot Elementary School. You must have your own transportation. View available dates and sign up here. 

• South Berwick Fall Craft Fair: October 17, 2027 - Several opportunities to earn community service hours. If interested, email sbcccraftfair@yahoo.com. Tasks include:

Morning setup: Helping crafters carry in their supplies from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Raffle table: Relieving staff at the raffle table to sell tickets and collect money for coffee and water (flexible shifts available between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM).

Breakdown: Helping crafters pack up and carry out their items between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Equipment: Assisting with moving tables from 3:00 PM to about 4:30 PM

• Pumpkinman Triathlon: September - Contact ryan@pumpkinmantriathlon.com for more information. 

• Eliot Festival Days: September 26, 2026 - Contact eliotfestivaldays@gmail.com and put ‘volunteer” in the subject line to sign up.  We will put anyone to work who is interested in doing some fun things on a great day!

• Strawbery Banke: October 16-17 & 23-24 - Ghosts on the Banke. Light jack-o-lanterns, help with guest check-in, pass out candy, and more. For more information and to sign up, visit their website.

Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete a Youth Volunteer Guardian Consent Form. Those who are between ages 14 and 16 must have an adult volunteering with them. Those ages 16 through 18 may volunteer on their own once the Youth Volunteer Guardian Consent Form has been completed. 

• Rollinsford Community Garden Club - No experience necessary! Opportunities include painting, pruning, brush clearing, building raised beds, and more. Connect with them here to learn more.

• South Berwick Public Library: December 4 & 5, 2026 - The Friends of the South Berwick Public Library are planning a mini book sale during Home for the Holidays, and need your help. You can earn double community service hours by helping set up or clean up the sale. Sign up here. 

• PEEPS at EES: 12/9, 1/13, & 2/10 - 3:30-4:30 PM -  Eliot Elementary School PEEPS (Partnership of Eliot Elementary Parents) is looking for fun, responsible high school students to help supervise elementary school-aged children during our monthly meetings. Play games, do crafts, read, or simply hang out with the kids at Eliot Elementary School. You must have your own transportation. View available dates and sign up here. 

• Bingo Night at MMS: February 11, 2026 at 5pm - several opportunities to choose from including set up, door greeter, concession stand, prize table volunteer, and clean up crew. Sign up here. 

• Hawk Buddy: December-March - Are you a junior or senior who enjoys working with younger students and making a difference? Join the Hawk Buddy Program and help brighten someone’s day! As a Hawk Buddy, you’ll spend time reading, doing arts and crafts, playing games, and helping with homework. After-school opportunities at Eliot Elementary on Mondays and Central on Tuesdays. There are also 1:1 buddy opportunities at Great Works and MMS during study halls. Contact Mrs. Lontine with any questions.  Apply HERE by November 7th, 2025. 

There will be an informational meeting in the Career Center on Thursday, November 13th at 2:20pm. Attending this meeting is required, so please mark your calendar and plan to attend. The meeting should take no more than 20 minutes. 

• Strawbery Banke Museum: Multiple opportunities available. Visit their website for more information. 

  • • Weekends in December - Candlelight Stroll greeters, concessions, prize distributors, & more. Sign up here. 

    • Ongoing Need - Marketing Poster Distribution - Contact vlester@sbmuseum.org to sign up. 

• Home for the Holidays: December 6, 2025 - Shining a spotlight on everything that makes our towns special — amazing local businesses, artists, and community groups! Opportunities to help with parade assembly and related events. Choose your own hours between 9am-6pm. Volunteering will be outside downtown South Berwick so please dress appropriately. To sign up, contact treasurer.homefortheholidays@gmail.com. Check out their website for more information.

• Marshwood Education Foundation: December 10-13, 2025 - Merry Tree Fest. Contact Jess Elsemore for more information and to sign up jessicaelsemore@hotmail.com. 

• Powderhouse Ski Hill: Run entirely by a small, but dedicated group of volunteers, and a part of the South Berwick community for a long time. Generations of local kids have learned how to ski at Powderhouse. It is jointly maintained by the town and the nonprofit Powderhouse Ski Club. For more information, visit their website. Contact Dan Boyle at supperbucket@comcast.net to get involved.

• PEEPS at EES: 3/10, 4/14, 5,12, & 6/9 - 3:30-4:30 PM -  Eliot Elementary School PEEPS (Partnership of Eliot Elementary Parents) is looking for fun, responsible high school students to help supervise elementary school-aged children during our monthly meetings. Play games, do crafts, read, or simply hang out with the kids at Eliot Elementary School. You must have your own transportation. View available dates and sign up here. 

• William Fogg Library Children's Tea: June 14, 2026 - Help serve food and tea, assist with activities (building fairy houses!), and clean up. Total commitment is from 12:30-5pm, though hours are flexible. Contact Ms. O'Brien if interested lisa.obrien@rsu35.org. 

• SOBO Recreation: March 28, 2026 - Egg Hunt volunteers needed! Activities start at 10am. Contact sbrec@sbmaine.us to sign up.

• South Berwick Library Annual Book Sale: May 2-16, 2026 - Help setup or breakdown the annual book sale! Setup involves bringing boxes of books up a short flight of stairs. Cleanup involves packing boxes and breaking down cardboard. Help during the sale, both selling and tidying, is also needed. Several days and time slots available. Sign up here.  

• Marshwood Youth Boys Basketball: March 21st and 22nd, 2026 - Volunteers needed for the March Madness Basketball Tournament at MHS, MMS, and Great Works. Opportunities include scoreboard, concessions, admissions, and more. Sign up here. 

• York Land Trust: Help monitor and maintain trails, provide support for outreach projects, or help disperse event materials. Fill out the volunteer form here. 

• Rollinsford Community Garden Club - No experience necessary! Opportunities include painting, pruning, brush clearing, building raised beds, and more. Connect with them here to learn more.

• Eyes of the World Nature Immersion (EOTWNI): Please contact Dawn Jenkins at info@eotwni.com for volunteer opportunities. Visit their website here. 

• S. Berwick Community Garden: Date TBD - Replace wooden frames around garden beds, prepare garden beds for planting, and more. Contact Rebecca or Jason to sign up. 

• Great Works Regional Land Trust: We depend on volunteer support to help manage our properties, connect people with nature through recreation, and many other essential tasks. Opportunities include office support, trail building and maintenance, and mowing/plowing. Find more information here, and sign up here. 

• Strawberry Banke Museum: Seeking volunteers to help us hang event posters for the Marketing Department. You will be provided with a list of locations for the area you choose. Email Veronica Lester at vlester@sbmuseum.org.

• South Berwick Strawberry Festival: June 27, 2026 - An annual event filled with entertainment, food, crafts, and strawberry shortcakes! We are looking for volunteers to help with various tasks during this event (prepping, assembling, selling cheesecakes, etc). Visit their website to sign up, or contact sbsf.info1@gmail.com for more information. 

• Lantern Fest: August 19, 2026 - This celebration of community is a magical night of music and festivities, culminating in a parade of light that ends at Knights Pond with the launching of water lanterns. Check out their website for more information. Contact Hanna Bulger if interested. 

• Hot Summer Nights: July-August - Hot Summer Nights Concert Series is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the goals of cultivating, nurturing, and promoting local musical talent in our area and to provide free music to the people of South Berwick and nearby communities. Help with setting up, hanging posters, social media, and more. Contact Len Bogh and check out their website for more information. 

• York Land Trust - Help monitor and maintain trails, provide support for outreach projects, or help disperse event materials. Fill out the volunteer form here. 

• Berwick Community Garden: Gardening and general volunteer opportunities available. For more information and to apply, click here.

• Rollinsford Community Garden Club: No experience necessary! Opportunities include painting, pruning, brush clearing, building raised beds, and more. To learn more and connect, click here. 

• Great Works Regional Land Trust: We depend on volunteer support to help manage our properties, connect people with nature through recreation, and many other essential tasks. Opportunities include office support, trail building and maintenance, and mowing/plowing. Find more information here, and sign up here. 

• SOBO Recreation: For more information on available opportunities, reach out to Nikki Drake ndrake@sbmaine.us or (207) 384-3306.

• Aging-in-Place: We are looking for volunteers to help Elders in Eliot who have need of lawn work and assorted outdoor tasks. If interested please contact Nedra Sahr - text or call (207) 332-6589 or email aipnedra@gmail.com.

• Mount Agamenticus Internship Program: May 16-October 17, 2026 - Perform conservation and environmental education at the summit of Mount A!  Minimum 10-week commitment of 20 hours/week. Duties include trail assessment, guiding programs and nature walks, assisting with summer camp and school groups, habitat restoration and maintenance. Find application materials here. 

• Strawberry Banke Museum: June 16-August 25, 2026 - Tuesdays on the Terrace. Assist with set up, greet guests, help with check-in, assist with visitor questions, sell concessions, and assist with take down at the end of the event. More information and sign up here. 

Year-Round/School Year Opportunities

• 2nd Chance Closet: Experiment with your personal aesthetic and let your visionary side thrive. A fun and rewarding way to immerse yourself in the operations of the retail, design and fashion business. Responsibilities range from processing (laundry & upkeep) to working with community partners (filling requests & collaboration). Contact Rebecca Manning rebecca.manning@rsu35.org or (207) 676-2103. More information here.

• Seacoast Eat Local: Volunteer opportunities include helping farmers unload at winter markets, welcoming customers into the market, and distributing our annual Seacoast Harvest Local Food Guide. Find more information here, and apply here. 

• SOBO Recreation: For information on available opportunities, reach out to Nikki Drake ndrake@sbmaine.us or (207) 384-3306.

• Wits End Farm: Horse farm in Eliot, ME. Tasks include pasture clean up, raking/sweeping, horse handling/grooming, and tractor usage for those with appropriate skill levels. Please include any experience with horses in your email (but not necessary)! Contact Katie Forest for more information -  witsendfarmnh@gmail.com

• Garrison Players Arts Center: Share your love for the arts and make a difference by volunteering with us! No matter your interests or how much time you can commit, we have a perfect opportunity for you. Click here for more information, and to help bring the magic of live theatre to life. Opportunities include:

Become a friendly usher and welcome theatregoers

Lend a hand with set design and construction

Work as part of our concession team

Take headshots, stitch costume alterations, work on props list

Marketing and outreach efforts

• South Berwick Community Food Pantry: Always in need of volunteers. Contact Tanya Cattabriga for more information - tanya.cattabriga@kw.com. Check out their website here. 

• York Land Trust: Love working outdoors? Volunteers help monitor and maintain our conserved lands and trails. Passionate about our preservation efforts? You could work with our staff on conservation projects. Want to help raise awareness about the value of the unique open spaces we have here in the York region? We have outreach opportunities to share stories with our community about the importance of having places where we can connect with nature. To volunteer, complete the form here.

• Raitt Homestead Farm Museum: We are always looking for volunteers to help during the year at the farm.  We have tons of projects we work on and could use all the hands on help we can get.  From building to painting, tinkering on tractors and engines, to program help. We’d love to see you here! Need more info on volunteering or anything else? Call 207-332-5444 or email info@raittfarmmuseum.org

• Berwick Estates: Always seeking dedicated, compassionate volunteers for visiting, assisting with a wellness activity, reading, playing games, playing music, or just engaging as part of the Berwick Estates community. It’s a great way to give back and contribute to your community. Reach out here for more information. 

• York Hospital: The Volunteer Services Program at York Hospital is dynamic and responsive to the hospital's needs—supporting staff and offering the community a meaningful way to contribute. Opportunities include clerical services, dining services, greeters, and summer volunteer opportunities. Find more information here. To apply, click here. 

• Strawbery Banke Museum: Always offering various opportunities, which can be viewed here. 

Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete a Youth Volunteer Guardian Consent Form. Those who are between ages 14 and 16 must have an adult volunteering with them. Those ages 16 through 18 may volunteer on their own once the Youth Volunteer Guardian Consent Form has been completed. 

• Great Works Regional Land Trust: Volunteers are critical to our mission. We depend on this type of support to help manage our properties, connect people with nature through recreation, and many other essential tasks. Opportunities include office support, trail building and maintenance, and mowing/plowing. For more information and to sign up, click here. 

• South Berwick Public Library: Looking for reliable, self sufficient, and detail oriented volunteers to help with shelf reading, cleaning/organizing youth area, preparing for craft projects, and more! For more information, click here. To apply, click here.  

• Friends of Rollinsford Library: In addition to a yearly membership drive, the FRPL organize family and children’s event throughout the year. There are many opportunities to volunteer! Find more information here

• Junior Firefighter Program: The Rollinsford Fire Department has a Junior Firefighter Program, designed for teenagers who are interested in the Fire Service and committed to serving their community. The minimum age for entrance is 14. Those interested can contact the Fire Department by calling (603) 742-2803 or by emailing fire@rollinsford.nh.us.

• Empowered Equines: Looking for some older volunteers to help with horses. Tasks include mucking stalls & paddock, refilling grain, hay, water, and other animal care. Find more information here, and get in touch with them here. 

• 1848 Tattoo: Love art or interested in the tattoo industry? 1848 Tattoo located in Rollinsford is looking for small-task assistance such as prepping paper towels, dusting, plant care, etc. If you are interested please contact them at 1848tattoo@gmail.com.

• Yankee Thrift Shop: First Parish Federated Church is looking for help in the thrift shop. Open Fridays 1-5 and Saturdays 10-2. Contact Theyankeethriftshop@gmail.com or click here for more information. 

• Seeds of Faith Food Pantry - Programs include monthly food boxes, emergency boxes, birthday bags, Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Volunteers are at the heart of all we do! Learn more here.

• Lydia's House of Hope: Our volunteers help us with everything from teaching a class, childcare, and being a trip chaperone to raking leaves, painting, home repairs and so much more! For more information and to sign up, click here. 

• William Fogg Library: The library always welcomes volunteers to assist with a range of library-related tasks, as well as to help with fundraising and special events. For more information and to sign up, click here. 

• Eliot Historical Society: The Eliot Historical Society welcomes new members and/or persons who can only give a few hours a month to help on a project of their interest, such as:

Collection and cataloging of antiquities

Upkeep of building projects

Helping to organize the annual picnic/Eliot Festival/ other events

Helping care for private cemeteries

Are there other activities that interest you? Do you have a specialty or talent that can be applied to our activities? Fill out the form here and they will be in contact with you.

• ARCH: Enthusiastic volunteers are essential to our programs and events. Whether you have a little bit of time or a lot, and however you might like to be involved – greeting visitors at a living history day, teaching a workshop, tending our kitchen garden, working behind the scenes with historic objects, or organizing a community event – there is a place for you! If interested, contact paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com or (603) 742-4747. Find more information here. 

• Frisbie Memorial Hospital: Volunteers are a vital part of our healthcare team and make a lasting difference in our patients' lives and experiences. Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities at Frisbie Memorial Hospital:

Help patients and visitors find their way around the hospital campus

Bring cheer to patients with pet therapy visits and music

Deliver books, magazines, newspapers, or a friendly visit to patients

Serve as support in non-patient departments

Volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week for at least 8 months, or a total of 100 hours. 

For more information, click here.

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