LEWISTON — Androscoggin Volunteer Association will host a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road. 

The AVA is a group that consists of organizations and nonprofits that rely heavily on efforts of volunteer staff. Each month, the AVA meets to network about opportunities for volunteers here in Androscoggin County.

In an effort to connect people who are seeking volunteer opportunities and the local organizations that are looking for volunteer help, the AVA is hosting its first-ever Volunteer Fair.

“In these tough times, many people are looking for ways to help,” said Angela Coombs, volunteer resources coordinator for United Way. “You’d be surprised how many people are looking to lend a hand. They just don’t know where to begin.”

Local organizations that will be exhibiting include: Tree Street Youth, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of Lewiston’s inner-city youth;

SEARCH Program of Catholic Charities Maine, a home visitation program helping seniors stay independent;

SeniorsPlus, an organization that offers many opportunities to help local seniors, from tax preparation and understanding Medicare to delivering Meals on Wheels;

American Red Cross, which needs volunteers to teach CPR and first aid as well as become trained to help during local and national disasters;

Good Shepherd Food Bank, working to end hunger in Maine;

Humane Society, working to stop cruelty to animals and provide good homes to animals in need.

Others exhibitors include: Center for Wisdom’s Women, SafeVoices, Lewiston Public Library, Root Cellar, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, St. Mary’s Health System, Tri-County Victim’s Advocacy, Volunteer Maine and Central Maine Medical Center.

For more information, contact Heather Chandel at SeniorsPlus, 513-3710.

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