Volunteers and staff are a crucial, invaluable resource to fulfilling our mission. We are always looking for dedicated, reliable people to bring their skills and support to our students. In return, we are committed to making your experience with us as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. There are several ways to join our team:

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LearningWorks AfterSchool + Summer

LWAS volunteers provide academic support and enrichment activities for students in grades 2-5 who attend elementary schools in Portland, South Portland, Biddeford, and Waterboro.

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AIMS HIGH AmeriCorps

The LearningWorks AIMS HIGH program places teams of dedicated AmeriCorps members in elementary schools in Southern Maine to improve students’ academic achievement a well as social and emotional learning through tutoring, mentoring, and extended learning interventions.

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Youth Building Alternatives

YBA volunteers provide long-term classroom instruction to young men and women who have dropped out of high school but are turning things around to earn a GED, job-site skill training, and support services.

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English Language + Literacy

ELL volunteers are trained to become Esol instructors who provide free educational services to new Mainers seeking to improve reading, writing, and related literacy skills.

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Staff Openings

Consider joining our team! We work together to reimagine learning, provide new opportunities, and build thriving communities. Click here to learn more about our current opnings.

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Our 50 Stories Project

In honor of LearningWorks’ 50th Anniversary, we are telling 50 stories that highlight our impact in the community. We are seeking volunteer photographers, writers, and folks with social media savvy to help us finish this great project.

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Board Openings

LearningWorks’ volunteer board of directors plays a key role in ensuring we meet our goals for the community. The board is comprised of vibrant, dedicated people from various backgrounds and skill sets.

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Internships

We welcome the fresh energy and positive impact our interns have brought to the LearningWorks team. You will gain valuable experience supporting our staff to make a difference in the lives of our students.

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MEET Andy Meyer

"LearningWorks plays a key role in finding and training volunteers like me and matching us up with students like Fatima who we can help," says Andy Meyer, Residential Program Manager at Efficiency Maine. "Thanks to LearningWorks, I have found meaningful volunteer work, and Fatima has been able to advance her career."
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