Volunteer as a Portland Destination Ambassador! Be the First Point of Contact for Visitors in Portland!

Do you love the Greater Portland area? Do you have a fondness for tourism? Do you enjoy meeting new people, talking travel plans, and helping visitors find their new favorite restaurants and attractions in Portland! If so, this opportunity is perfect for you!

The Southern Maine Agency on Agingis working with Visit Portland to recruit volunteers to engage with visitors in Portland!Information Center volunteers serve as the area's initial point of contact for visitors, both near and far. They elevate our community by connecting travelers with local businesses, fostering a warm welcome and sharing insights on how to forge unforgettable experiences. Volunteers will be a valuable resource for travelers searching for local tours, restaurants, attractions, and where to stay. The Visitor Information Center is well-stocked with brochures, Visitors Guides, maps of the region, and plenty of pro-tips and recommendations to help make the most of visitors stay in Greater Portland.

What will I do as a Visitor Center Volunteer?
Provide a warm and friendly welcome to visitorsfrom around the world stopping in at the Visitor Information Center to learnabout the Greater Portland area; offer suggestions and answer questionsabout travel and attractions in the Greater Portland area (training provided)!

Who We're Looking For:

-Friendly

-Outgoing

-Personable

-Interest in learning more about attractions to share with others

When Will I Volunteer?

Volunteers may choose a weekly schedule (ideally 3-4 hours/week) and/or choose to pick from a calendar of options for a more flexible schedule. Visit Portland is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm all volunteering shifts take place within these hours.

*Snowbirds welcome! The Visitor Center is busiest during the summer months, so volunteer have the option to take a break during the quieter winter months.

Where Will I Volunteer?

-Visitor Information Center, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland

Benefits of Volunteering:

-Free parking, right in the Old Port!

-Ongoing training, learning aboutlocal restaurants and attractions

-Ability to be in the know aboutGreater Portland activities

-Fantastic team of fellowvolunteers, job shadowing, recognition events

-Volunteer on the gorgeousPortland waterfront, enjoy incredible views!

-A flexible schedule to accommodateyour lifestyle

-A sense of satisfaction and theopportunity to connect with your community

-Become part of a dedicated andcaring team making a positive impact every day

-Recognition and appreciation atSouthern Maine Agency on Aging & Visit Portland volunteer events (Last year, Visit Portland hosted a lobster bake for volunteers!)

Training & Support:

-Training is ongoing and provided to all volunteers, so that you can be "in-the-know" about activities going on throughout the city!

Current Visit Portland Volunteers Say:

"I think this is a great area to live in. So, its an easy sell when youre talking with visitors for me because Im excited about the area, so its not hard for me to come up with suggestions for things for people to do, or why they would want to do things, because theres just a lot here."

"I get to see people from all over, including different countries. I also speak French, so the visitors allow me to use it."

"I like the Old Port, the fact that theres always something happening down here.Its almost like, in some ways, Portlands kinda like the center of the world, because there are people from all over."

Ready to Make a Difference? Contact Southern Maine Agency on Aging Volunteer Services TODAY at [email protected] or 207-396-6595.