This temporary role supports service delivery and professional team operations within the public sector.

Official Maine portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

Local Maine Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

The Maine Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Maine residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.

Licensed bail bond company serving Portland. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Licensed bail bond company serving Portland. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Maine residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.

Free grief support groups meeting in Portland and throughout Maine. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Maine. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.

Same-day pay gig work available in Maine through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, and Instacart in Portland and surrounding areas.

Maine's senior centers and community organizations offer free yoga programs statewide. Contact Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services.

Maine's senior centers and community organizations offer free Tai Chi programs statewide. Contact Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services.

Habitat for Humanity Maine builds affordable homes and offers repair programs across the state. Zero-interest mortgages and homeownership education for qualifying low-income families.

Amazon is hiring warehouse and delivery associates in Portland, ME and surrounding areas. No prior experience needed. Pay starts $18+/hr with full benefits from day one.

FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Maine. Hands-on training with career services support for job placement.

Emergency free clothing assistance through Salvation Army social services. Ask about clothing vouchers if you cannot afford thrift store items. Winter gear available.

Comprehensive homeless services in Portland including shelter, meals, case management, substance abuse treatment, and healthcare. Welcoming to all.

Maine's largest food bank, distributing 25 million pounds of food per year through 600+ partner agencies statewide. Reaches all rural corners of Maine.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men and women in Greater Portland. Meals, showers, case management, and connections to permanent housing.

Low-cost outpatient mental health counseling. MaineCare/Medicaid accepted. Individual, group, and family therapy for adults and youth.

Free and low-cost mental health services for children, adults, and families. MaineCare accepted. Outpatient therapy, crisis services, and residential care.

Free residential detox, transitional housing, and recovery support services. Peer support model. State-funded programs for low-income individuals.

Free and low-cost substance abuse treatment for youth and young adults. Medicaid accepted. Outpatient, residential, and family services.

FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and social services to low-income and uninsured residents of central Maine. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are welcome.

FQHC offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services to uninsured and underinsured residents of greater Bangor. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are welcomed and not turned away.

Werner Enterprises recruits Maine residents for their free DRIVE CDL training program. Portland and statewide applicants welcomed. Werner reviews felony records individually. New England regional routes available. Non-violent and drug-related felonies considered.

Free college application assistance in Portland through Maine College Access. Helps adults apply to Southern Maine Community College, University of Maine, and other Maine schools. FAFSA and Maine State Grant guidance. Returning citizens actively welcomed.

Portland Adult Education provides free GED and HiSET preparation classes and testing. One of the most comprehensive adult education programs in Maine. Returning citizens are welcome and supported.

Social Security Administration office serving Portland and southern Maine. Full SSA services. Maine supplements federal SSI payments. Returning citizens can apply for benefits and replacement Social Security cards.

Greater Portland Metro (METRO) and South Portland Bus Service offer reduced fares for seniors and low-income riders. Maine's Community Action Programs (CAPs) can provide emergency bus passes for returning citizens and low-income residents statewide.

Maine employers including L.L. Bean, paper mills, and manufacturing companies hire individuals with criminal records. Maine CareerCenters provide free job placement assistance for returning citizens.

Free civil legal services for low-income Mainers statewide. Handles expungements, housing, family law, immigration, and public benefits.

Emergency shelter for homeless men and women in Bangor. Provides meals, case management, and transitional housing programs.

Welding, construction, electrical, automotive, and wind turbine technician programs. Strong job placement in Maine's growing clean energy sector.

Registered apprenticeships in electrical, plumbing, construction, and healthcare across Maine.

Provides SNAP, MaineCare (Medicaid), TANF, and emergency assistance. District offices throughout Maine for local access.

Low-cost clothing and shoes. Northern Maine winters require warm gear — check for coats and boots, often heavily discounted.