DEAR SUN SPOTS: For anyone who in the L-A area who is interested in getting out of the house this winter and looking for opportunities to volunteer, I suggest Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn (https://andwell.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected], 777-7740 Ext 2980; Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Auburn (https://gahumane.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected]); and The Public Theater in Lewiston (https://thepublictheatre.org/volunteer/, use the online form or call 782-2211; Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston (https://trinityjubileecenter.org/contribute/volunteer/, use the online form or call 782-5700; Safe Voices in Lewiston (https://safevoices.org/get-involved/volunteers-interns/), use the online form to complete one of the volunteer packets; Gather to Grow in Lewiston (https://gathertogrowmaine.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected], 513-3848; The Franco Center in Lewiston (https://francocenter.org/volunteer-at-the-franco-center/, fill out this application at https://francocenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VolunteerApplication-1.pdf , 689-2000); The Drop-In Center in Auburn (https://www.thedrop-incenter.org/get-involved, fill out the online application, or email [email protected] ); Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin http://www.literacyvolunteersandro.org ,753-6658). – Lynn, Sabattus 

ANSWER: You’ve made a great selection here and there are dozens more! No matter where you want to spend your time and talents, there is something for you in this great community that we call home. And if you don’t have time to volunteer, but still want to support these organizations, you can donate items and funds. Check out the organizations’ wish lists, donate gently used items if needed, write a check, or make a digital donation. Do good and feel good!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there somewhere local where I can donate soda can pop-tops? It seems that I remember the request for this in another Sun Spots. — Randy, no town

ANSWER: This question is asked quite often! Donations of soda can tabs can be made locally to Kora Shrine Center at 11 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. 

Also check out local schools and churches. They may be collecting for the Shriners, Ronald McDonald House, and more.

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