Are you or someone you love feeling alone—more often than you’d like?
Maine Sunshine Companions is a volunteer-powered community offering meaningful companionship to elders experiencing loneliness—of body, mind, or soul.
We believe connection is essential at every stage of life. Our companions don’t rush, fix, or advise. We show up, listen, and walk alongside elders with presence, kindness, and genuine human care—because no one should ever feel alone.
Loneliness isn’t one-size-fits-all
Loneliness can show up quietly or all at once. It can be caused by life changes, emotional challenges, or deeper questions of meaning and belonging. At Maine Sunshine Companions, we understand that loneliness takes many forms - and we meet each one with presence, patience, and care.
The types of loneliness we address:
Circumstantial
Changes like loss of a loved one, health limitations, or reduced mobility can lead to isolation and fewer daily connections.
Psychological
Feelings of sadness, anxiety, grief, or disconnection that may persist even when others are nearby.
Each experience is valid. Each deserves compassion.
Existential
A deeper sense of feeling unseen, questioning purpose, or longing for meaning in the later seasons of life.
Does it ever feel like it’s never going to be okay again?
We don’t try to fix loneliness. We sit beside it.
Our volunteers offer simple, meaningful connection:
Friendly companionship
Transportation to appointments
Engagement in recreational activities
Educational opportunities
Assistance with technical devices
Curious about who we are?
Sunshine Companions is a dedicated team of volunteers who understand the importance of social interaction for elders.
Our team consists of compassionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, including retirees, immigrants, students, and professionals.
Our mission is to combat isolation among elders by providing companionship, empathy, and genuine human connection. We believe that every elder deserves to feel valued, heard, and connected.
What type of companionship are you seeking?
Request Companionship
If you are an elder feeling isolated, lonely, or simply in need of connection, Maine Sunshine Companions is here to walk alongside you.
Our companions offer presence, conversation, and shared moments—without judgment, pressure, or expectation. Whether you’re seeking a friendly visit, help getting out into the community, or someone to sit with you through a quieter season, we meet you where you are.
Reaching out does not mean something is wrong.
It means you deserve connection.
Support a Loved One
Caring for an aging loved one can be deeply meaningful—and deeply challenging. If someone you care about is feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or alone, Maine Sunshine Companions can help provide additional support and connection.
We work alongside families to offer companionship that complements the care already in place. Our role is not to replace family or caregivers, but to expand the circle of care—so no one carries this alone.
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, we’re happy to talk it through with you.
Learn About Volunteering
Volunteering with Maine Sunshine Companions is about offering presence, kindness, and genuine human connection. It’s not about fixing or advising—it’s about showing up and walking beside someone.
Volunteers are thoughtfully matched, supported, and trained to offer companionship in ways that feel respectful and sustainable. Many volunteers find that the relationships they build bring unexpected meaning, perspective, and joy into their own lives.
If you feel called to serve in this way, we’d love to explore whether this path is right for you.