Volunteers
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

Adult Day Program Volunteer
Looking for a fun way to give back? Join us as an Adult Day Program Volunteer!
Volunteers help our members feel welcome, heard, and supported, assisting with small tasks that might be tricky—like cutting paper—while joining in on all kinds of activities. Our days are full of laughter and engagement, with options like therapy animals, corn hole, baking, gardening, word games, art, and much more.
A typical shift is either 8:30 am–12:15 pm or 12:15 pm–4:30 pm, once a week. No special skills are needed—just bring your smile, energy, and willingness to have fun!
Come make new friends, share laughter, and brighten someone’s day.
Garden Volunteer
Do you love to garden and be outdoors? So do our members! Many are lifelong gardeners who just aren't able to maintain their own gardens anymore, but still love working in the dirt.
Our garden volunteers work alongside our staff and members, helping plan what to plant, offering ideas and feedback, and showing members how to do simple tasks—like pruning tomatoes or using compost. It’s hands-on, interactive, and a fun way to make a big difference.
This position is flexible—you can volunteer as much or as little as you like, from 30 minutes once a week to an hour every day or more. Plus, thanks to our sponsors, Skillin’s Nursery and Home Depot, we have a dedicated garden budget to make it even more enjoyable!have a dedicated garden budget to make it even more enjoyable!


Outreach Volunteer
Did you know one of the biggest barriers to accessing services is simply awareness? Many people who qualify for free or low-cost support don’t know that resources are available to them. That’s where our amazing Outreach Volunteers come in.
Outreach Volunteers might:
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Adopt a town (or a few towns) to put up flyers or stock rack cards at the town hall once a month
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Table at community events or represent BBRC at local gatherings
Outreach volunteers help spread the word, ensuring families in our community know where to turn for support. It’s a meaningful, flexible way to make a big impact—and connect with your community!
Educational Volunteer
One of the ways BBRC supports caregivers is through community education. We speak at churches, social clubs, libraries, and more, teaching the community and caregivers about topics like self-care, available resources, and understanding dementia. These presentations are incredibly valuable in creating a dementia-friendly community and helping caregivers navigate their roles with confidence.
We’ve also launched a Dementia Friendly Business initiative, visiting businesses to explain what dementia is and how staff can better interact with those affected. This helps prevent social isolation for both caregivers and people living with dementia, promoting understanding and dementia-friendly practices.
Our Educational Volunteers help organize and teach these classes. The schedule is often very flexible, allowing you to plan events around your availability while making a meaningful difference in the community.


Board of Directors
Are you passionate about improving our community by supporting caregivers of those with dementia? Do you want to help steer an organization that has been making a difference for over 36 years? Serving on the Board of Directors is a meaningful way to share your skills, ideas, and energy while helping guide the future of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care.
Our board members play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s goals, supporting programs, and championing our mission in the community. They meet once a month (in person during the summer and virtually in the winter) to provide guidance, review budgets, support fundraising efforts, and serve as ambassadors for BBRC. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on families affected by dementia while connecting with other passionate community members.
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More Ways To Support BBRC

Be A Special Guest
A photographer who can show us their collection, someone who'd like to teach us fly tying, a band of ukulele players, or a flower aranging class from the Bath Garden Club. Some volunteers just come once, and some come back each month to share their skills and passions.

Event Planning
Help us create fun, engaging fundraisers and community events that bring people together and support our mission!

Other Skills
Whether it’s graphic design, photography, carpentry, or tech support, you likely have a talent that can make a big difference! We’re always excited to hear from anyone ready to lend their skills.
Some thoughts from a current volunteer at Respite Care’s Senior Day Program
Written by Paul Schaffner
Bath-Brunswick Senior Day Program, affectionately called, The Club, provides an outstanding opportunity for volunteers to directly benefit their neighbors and their community.
Volunteering is simple. Contributions of a morning or afternoon each week are easily scheduled and flexible. The organization’s small size and collaborative approach mean that everyone knows and works with everyone.
Volunteering is engaging. The program offers clear goals, wonderful facilities, and top-notch leadership, making the actual “work” of supporting the “Club” activities easy and meaningful.
Volunteering is informing. In-the-moment comments from participants tell us what activities they value. Observations from their caregivers provide further assurance that the program is of benefit to caretakers and participants alike.
Volunteering is rewarding. Diverse activities are abundant, as are times of observation and reflection. Clients, staff, and volunteers routinely share smiles and laughter.
Can't volunteer in person? There are still so many ways to support us!
If you have skills in fundraising, graphic design, grant writing, tech support, or videography, we’d love to hear from you.
Let us know how you’d like to contribute — your talents can make a big impact!
Thank You Morse High School!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers from Morse High School for recording, editing, and making our Caregiver Connect series accessible online. Thanks to their efforts, caregivers facing transportation challenges or full-time responsibilities can still benefit from these valuable classes.