Feel the Warmth with WindowDressers
Sunday, November 23
2:00-4:00pm
First Congregational Church of South Portland
301 Cottage Rd, South Portland
Capacity: 40 volunteers, must be 10+
Join Chickadeeds for a fun and productive event with WindowDressers, a nonprofit that builds custom insulating window inserts to help cut energy use and keep homes warm in the winter.
We’ll roll up our sleeves to help make WindowDressers’ much needed teaching tools—sample inserts that are used to train volunteers and show others how it all works! No experience needed—just come ready to learn, build, and make a difference!
Nonprofit Partner: WindowDressers
Holiday Bash at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine
Wednesday, December 17
3:30-6:00 pm
277 Cumberland Avenue, Portland
Capacity: 50 volunteers. ages 10+
Join us for a super-duper, extra-festive winter holiday party for the 150 kids who come to the Boys & Girls Club! Together we will:
⛄ Decorate the Club for the season
🥕 Make and serve a yummy homemade dinner
💌 Lead a craft holiday photo card station
☕ Whip up a hot cocoa and marshmallow bar
🍩 Create reindeer or snowmen donuts with sweet decorations
🏀 Play fun holiday games
🎁 Hand out presents from the Club's wishlist!
Nonprofit Partner: Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine
The Heart Show: A Valentine’s Talent Celebration with Our Place
Thursday, February 12
3:30-5:00 PM
Salud Portland, 275 B Marginal Way
Capacity: 30 volunteers
Join us in spreading love and joy at Our Place’s annual “HeArt Show!”
This special event showcases the talents of children and families in the community—and we’re here to help make it shine.
Volunteers will:
🪩 Decorate the space for a warm holiday event
🩰 Set up tables and chairs for an Our Place student dance recital
❤️ Run a Valentine’s Day card-making station
🍽️ Serve a community meal
🍭 Host a treats and sweets station
As you help out, you’ll also get to enjoy the performances and be part of a heartwarming evening of community.
Nonprofit Partner: Our Place
Combat Hunger with Preble Street
75 Darling Avenue, South Portland
Sunday, March 22
1:00-3:00pm
Capacity: 50 Volunteers, ages 5+
Join us to help with all aspects of operations at Preble Street’s new Food Security Hub! Together we will:
👝 Stuff brown bag lunches
🥪 Make PB&Js
🥦 Sort & Wash Produce
🧑🍳 Help with Kitchen Prep
📦 Stock canned goods
🥜 Prep bags of Trail Mix
🍪Make sandwich cookies
BRING YOUR OWN:
• Water bottles
• Optional Trail Mix donations (pretzels, dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, etc!)
Nonprofit Partner: Preble Street
Migration Magic with Maine Big Night
Week of April 22 (Exact Date TBA based on best weather conditions for migration! )
Approximately Dusk - 9:00 pm
Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth
Capacity: 50-70 volunteers; must be age 5+
Join Chickadeeds for an unforgettable evening with Maine Big Night!
This statewide community science project protects frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians during their epic spring migrations. Volunteers will help these tiny creatures safely cross roads while gathering crucial data on their movements. Amphibian road mortality during migration poses a serious risk to our ecosystem, and your participation helps scientists understand patterns and advocate for safer infrastructure.
We’ll learn how to spot and record amphibians, collect valuable data, and help protect them on their journey across busy roads to breeding pools. Expect an evening of wonder as dusk falls and the first amphibians begin their journey!
Bring Your Own:
Waterproof shoes and coats
Flashlight or headlamp
Nonprofit Partner: Maine Big Night
