Lauren McCallum, left, league communications coordinator, and Ryan Poulin, CEO of New Dimensions FCU. Contributed photo

WATERVILLE – New Dimensions FCU has demonstrated its commitment to the philosophy of People Helping People with staff volunteering their personal time and assistance to local communities each year.

In 2023, the credit union recorded 1,994.75 hours of personal volunteer time, surpassing all other credit unions of its asset size across Maine, according to a news release from the credit union.

Since 2018, the Maine Credit Union League has been tracking credit union volunteerism efforts through the league’s Share for ME form. Last year, credit unions in Maine reported a record-breaking 29,294.98 hours of volunteer time. According to the Independent Sector’s newest Value of Volunteer Time report, each hour of volunteer work is estimated to be worth $31.80. By this calculation, New Dimensions FCU’s volunteer efforts in 2023 alone were valued at approximately $63,433.05.

At the Maine Credit Union League’s annual Ending Hunger Luncheon on Feb. 13, New Dimensions received recognition for recording the highest volunteer time among credit unions with similar asset sizes. This accomplishment showcases its staff’s unwavering dedication to serving and strengthening the communities where they live and work. Through the credit union’s commitment to volunteerism, it is proud to embody the mission of People Helping People.

The record-breaking volunteer hours in 2023 were made possible by the active participation of the credit union’s staff in various community events and initiatives throughout the year. The MECUL Ending Hunger in Maine Campaign, which offered several volunteer opportunities, was instrumental to its success. Moreover, dozens of its staff volunteered their time at local food banks, soup kitchens, youth athletics, local area schools, and organizations such as Special Olympics Maine, the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Maine Children’s Cancer Program, and the Travis Mills Foundation.