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A collection of organizations throughout Anne Arundel County that accepts youth volunteers.
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www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org
2666 Riva Road, Suite 130
Annapolis, MD 21401
phone: 410.897.9207
fax: 410.222.4589
YOUTH VOLUNTEER GUIDE Volunteer programs serving our community
September 2012 Dear Youth Volunteer, There are many wonderful reasons to volunteer. You may want to help the less fortunate, to meet new people, to make a difference in the community, to learn new skills and gain experience, to fulfill a course requirement, to have fun, or all of the above. The Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County wants to help you find the best volunteer opportunity for you! In this directory, you will find a wide array of volunteer opportunities with nonprofit agencies whose missions in-clude health and human services, education, the environment, animals and wildlife, arts and culture, recreation, and more. To help choose the organization that is right for you, please consider the following:
• Are you interested in helping a specific population (for example, children, seniors, animals, the disabled or disadvantaged)?
• Is there a specific job you would like to do or skill you hope to acquire? Do you want to work directly with the people that the organization serves, or do you prefer behind-the-scenes tasks, such as working in an office, or doing food preparation, landscaping or construction?
• Are you looking for a one-time project or an on-going volunteer position? How much time can you com-mit?
• Do you want to volunteer by yourself or with your family? • Do you meet the organization’s age requirement?
The table at the front of this directory will help you to identify organizations based on their mission and the kinds of volunteer work that they offer. I encourage you to interview several organizations that have opportunities that match your interests. Find out how your volunteer work contributes to their mission and goals, and ask for specif-ics:
• What will I be doing? • When will I be volunteering? • Where will I be working? (Ask about bus lines, parking, and directions.) • With whom will I be working? (Request a contact name, phone number and email address.) • What should I wear? • Is there any training involved?
Once you find the volunteer opportunity that best meets your criteria, be sure to agree on your starting date, vol-unteer schedule and responsibilities. Remember that you are making an important commitment not just to that nonprofit organization and the people it serves, but also to yourself, and take that obligation seriously. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and most volunteers feel that they get more than they give. However, sometimes the actual work may differ from your expectations, or circumstances may change that affect your ability to volunteer. If you find that you can not fulfill your volunteer commitment, please be sure to notify the organiza-tion as soon as possible. They are counting on you! I hope you will take a moment to complete the questionnaire after you’ve had a chance to use this directory; your input is very important to us. Good luck and happy volunteering! Yours truly, Fay Mauro, Executive Director
American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society Minimum age for volunteers: 14; 18 and under must
have a parent/guardian present.
Geographical region: North/West County
Volunteer activities: • Stuffing and labeling envelopes
• Preparing materials for various events • Filing
• Folding T-shirts for Relay For Life (seasonal) • Other general office duties
Special requirements/training:
• Legible handwriting • Knowledge of alphabet filing system
• Ability to understand and follow directions completely
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Address:
1041 MD Rt. 3 North, Bldg A Gambrills, MD 21054
Website: www.cancer.org
Contact person: Shannon Selzer
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-721-4304
Best time/method to contact: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
Organizational Mission:
The American Cancer So-
ciety is the nationwide
community-based volun-
tary health organization
dedicated to eliminating
cancer as a major health
problem by preventing
cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing suffering
from cancer, through re-
search, education, advo-
cacy, and service.
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American Healing Arts Alliance Inc. (AHAA) American Healing Arts Alliance Inc. (AHAA) American Healing Arts Alliance Inc. (AHAA) American Healing Arts Alliance Inc. (AHAA) Minimum age for volunteers: 10
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are requested to help with our:
• Peace Nouvella Players™ ensemble development, training, and presentations
• Events planning and educational programs • Fundraising activities and sponsorship • Publicity, newsletter and emailed news announcements
Special requirements/training:
• Peace building and healthy lifestyle interest • An ability to communicate by email and telephone • Creative talent preferred—but not required—in writing, art,
music, dance, theater, photography, and/or video.
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Friday, after school during school year. Also, some weekends for trainings, rehearsals and
performances. Call for summer camp dates/times. Address:
3157 Rolling Road Edgewater, MD 21037
Website: www.americanhealingarts.org
Contact person: Alice Yeager, President and Founder
Contact email: [email protected] Phone/fax: 410-956-0055; 410-956-1118 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: Call or email on Monday-
Friday, 10am-6pm Transportation to site: Public bus transportation available to
Edgewater area. Call to arrange ride from bus stop if needed.
Other Information: Auditions and portfolio submissions to become part of the Peace Nouvella Players™ are by appointment. Queries, resumes and portfolio samples can be
sent in advance to [email protected].
Organizational Mission:
The American Healing
Arts Alliance Inc. (AHAA)
is a non-profit organiza-
tion dedicated to individ-
ual and global healing
and peace. Our alliance
includes professional
educators, practitioners,
organizations, students,
and supportive individu-
als. AHAA sponsors re-
gional and international
educational programs in-
cluding the: Peace Nou-
vella Players™, Inner
Peace Treaty™, and
Peace Pulse™ as part of
an international educa-
tional peacebuilding pro-
gram called Peace Nou-
vella™.
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American Red Cross, Central Maryland ChapterAmerican Red Cross, Central Maryland ChapterAmerican Red Cross, Central Maryland ChapterAmerican Red Cross, Central Maryland Chapter Minimum age for volunteers: 14; varies on activity
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Various positions are available. See website for descriptions.
Special requirements/training: All applicants must submit a
completed application and attend an orientation session. Session dates and times can be found on the website.
Volunteer days & times: Varies by position.
Address: 4800 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215
Website: www.redcross-cmd.org
Contact person: Red Cross Office of Volunteers
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-624-2023
Best time/method to contact: Monday—Friday, 9am-5pm; 24-hour voicemail available.
Other Information: Most positions can be performed within AA County, but they
require an adult mentor/teacher. Some individual positions during the summer or during after-school times are available on a limited basis at our chapter office in Baltimore.
Start a Red Cross club in your high school or college where you
can help the community, learn leadership, and receive Red Cross training; hold an awareness or fundraising campaign to help children affected by Malaria and Measles; learn about preparing
for disasters in the youth preparedness program and spread that knowledge to others.
Organizational Mission:
Helps people prevent,
prepare for, and cope
with emergencies, disas-
ter preparedness and re-
sponse, lifesaving train-
ing, service-learning pro-
grams, Holocaust and
War Victims Tracing.
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American Red Cross, Chesapeake & Potomac RegionAmerican Red Cross, Chesapeake & Potomac RegionAmerican Red Cross, Chesapeake & Potomac RegionAmerican Red Cross, Chesapeake & Potomac Region
Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities:
• Greet donors • Provide customer service
• Serve refreshments
Special requirements/training: Must complete an application and attend an orientation/training session. If 18
or older, will need to complete a background check.
Volunteer days & times: Flexible
Address:
Mailing: 4700 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
The Donor Center is located in Glen Burnie; blood sites are situated throughout Anne Arundel County.
Website: www.redcrossblood.org
Contact person: Terry Ann Karloff
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-764-4602 ext. 1 or 1-800-272-0094
ext. 1
Best time/method to contact: Anytime
Other Information: To donate blood, call
1-800-RedCross (773-2767).
Organizational Mission:
American Red Cross Bio-
medical Services will ful-
fill the needs of the
American people for the
safest, most reliable and
cost effective blood ser-
vices through voluntary
donations.
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Annapolis Middle School Mentoring ProgramAnnapolis Middle School Mentoring ProgramAnnapolis Middle School Mentoring ProgramAnnapolis Middle School Mentoring Program Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Annapolis
Volunteer activities: Mentoring and tutoring on site.
Volunteer days & times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8am-3pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am-4pm
Special requirements/training: Background check that the school pays to have completed. One hour video
orientation.
Address: 1399 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403
Website: www.aacps.org
Contact person: Libby Westley
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-268-8080 fax 410-267-8924
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
Match caring positive
adults with youth to fos-
ter a relationship that in-
creases a student’s aca-
demic achievement, so-
cial competencies, and
ability to articulate the
future.
Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and ParksAnne Arundel County Department of Recreation and ParksAnne Arundel County Department of Recreation and ParksAnne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Assist staff in recreation programs,
especially in Adaptive Recreation and Sports programs.
Special requirements/training: Volunteers over 18 must
pass background check. Volunteers must be drug and alcohol free. Volunteers should be open minded and willing
to work with youth of all abilities.
Volunteer days & times: Varies depending on location
and programs. Seasonal adaptive sport opportunities are available. Summer youth volunteer programs start
registration in January.
Address:
1 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401
Organizational Mission:
To provide quality leisure
services to the citizens of
Anne Arundel County by
offering affordable active
and passive recreational
opportunities, and by
preserving and protecting
sensitive environmental
and historic sites.
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Website: www.aacounty.org/recparks
Contact person: Wendy Scarborough
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-222-7313 ext. 3554
Best time/method to contact: Monday-Friday, 8am-
4:30pm
Other Information: School year recreational programs provide recreation and leisure for special needs individuals:
Adaptive Sports, Saturday Recreation, Adult and Teen Friday Night Clubs. Summer Camps run for 6-7 weeks in
summer. Dedicated volunteers are sought to work with
special camps on a weekly basis.
Anne Arundel County Food and Resource BankAnne Arundel County Food and Resource BankAnne Arundel County Food and Resource BankAnne Arundel County Food and Resource Bank Minimum age for volunteers: 10, 18 and under must
have a parent/guardian present
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: • Sort food and clothing
• Deliver food • Assist with computer work and office duties
Special requirements/training: Computer knowledge
and usage are needed for data entry.
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm by appointment ONLY.
Address: P.O. Box 650
Crownsville, MD 21032
Website: www.aafoodbank.org
Contact person: Bruce Michalec
Organizational Mission:
Founded in 1987, the
Food Bank's mission is to
fight hunger by assuring
that all county citizens
have access to food and
other necessities.
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Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-923-4255;410-923-4256 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: Monday-Friday, 9am-
2pm; closed from 12-1pm
Anne Arundel County Public LibraryAnne Arundel County Public LibraryAnne Arundel County Public LibraryAnne Arundel County Public Library Minimum age for volunteers: 14; 12 for Summer
Reading Program only
Geographical region: Countywide
Organizational mission: Library branches have differing needs
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed for both on-
going projects and short-term volunteer activities. For long-term activities, volunteers are needed for 2-hour shifts
every week. Some examples of activities include: • Cleaning and re-casing books, CD and DVD collections
• Assembling Story-Time projects • Copying, data processing or other computer projects
• Maintaining of files.
Special requirements/training: Some branches can
work with volunteers as young as 14 and may keep applications on file to call prospective volunteers when
needs arise. Training is provided. Check with the branches about their current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer days & times: Flexible
Address: Headquartered in Annapolis with 15 area
branches in Anne Arundel County.
Website: www.aacpl.net
Contact person: varies; ask for the volunteer coordinator
at any library branch
Contact email: [email protected]
Organizational Mission:
Library branches have
differing needs
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Phone/fax:
Annapolis: 410-222-1750 North County: 410-222-6270
West County: 410-222-6277
Best time/method to contact: See website for individual branch hours.
Transportation to site: Varies.
Other Information: Prior to the annual Summer Reading
Program, branches advertise and hire a limited number of volunteers from the ages of 12-17 to assist with the
Summer Reading Program. Contact your local branch in early spring to apply for this opportunity.
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighter AssociationAnne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighter AssociationAnne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighter AssociationAnne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighter Association Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Volunteers partially staff 22 of the
county's 29 fire stations. There are also auxiliaries who help with:
• Office support • Fund-raising
• Fire fighting • Emergency medical provider
• Administrative (accounting, filing, data entry) • Auxiliary (event planning, fundraising)
• Community service programs
Special requirements/training: Each Volunteer Fire
Company has its own rules for membership. Potential volunteers should apply for membership at the Volunteer
Fire Company where they live. Training and uniforms are provided.
• Firefighter: Training in fire fighting, CPR, hazardous materials, terrorism.
• Emergency Medical Provider: Training in emergency medical technician, hazardous materials, terrorism.
Organizational Mission:
To serve your community
as a firefighter, emer-
gency medial provider or
an auxiliary volunteer.
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Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
8501 Veterans Hwy. Millersville, MD 21108
Website: www.aacvfa.org
Contact person: Jackie Olson
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-222-8278
Best time/method to contact: Business hours
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Arc of the Central Chesapeake RegionArc of the Central Chesapeake RegionArc of the Central Chesapeake RegionArc of the Central Chesapeake Region Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities:
• Raking • Weeding
• Pruning • Clean-up
• Mowing • Office work
• Event volunteer opportunities
Special requirements/training: Ability to work without supervision; dependability. Tools will be supplied.
Volunteer days & times: Any time
Address: 931 Spa Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.thearcccr.org
Contact person: Angie DeMoreland
Organizational Mission:
The Arc provides direct
support services for peo-
ple with developmental
disabilities and their
families. The Arc also
advocates for and edu-
cates the community on
developmental disabili-
ties.
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: Phone: 410-268-8085; Fax: 410-269-0091
Best time/method to contact: Monday—Friday, 9am-
3:30pm
Transportation to site: Varies on location. The Spa Road site is across the street from the Spa Road bus transfer
terminal.
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Bay Theatre CompanyBay Theatre CompanyBay Theatre CompanyBay Theatre Company Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Annapolis
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed for office
assistance, one day per week, at the box office and as ushers for performances.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
Mailing: 1290 Bay Dale Drive
Arnold, MD 21012
Theatre:
275 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.baytheatre.org
Contact person: Wendy Saulters
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-268-1333
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
The Bay Theatre is a pro-
fessional, nonprofit rep-
ertory theatre company
founded in 2002 in Anna-
polis to produce plays of
superior quality and rich-
ness for audiences of di-
verse ages and cultures.
The theatre company
also promotes theatre
education for students of
all ages, and provides
working opportunities for
theatre artists.
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Bello Machre, Inc.Bello Machre, Inc.Bello Machre, Inc.Bello Machre, Inc. Minimum age for volunteers: 15; 15 and under must
have a parent/guardian present.
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: • Helping staff take individuals on a community outing
(to the movies or bowling) • Lending artistic talents (playing music, painting murals
or pictures, or making arts and crafts) • Landscaping a yard (planting flowers, raking leaves or
trimming shrubs) • Teaching computer skills
• Helping in the office (mailings, filing or copying)
Special requirements/training: Volunteers must be
energetic and conscientious - but most importantly, want to have a good time and make people smile. Group
counselors/leaders and parents are invited to visit Bello Machre and/or shadow other volunteers.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
7765 Freetown Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Website: www.bellomachre.org
Contact person: Evette Watson
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 443-702-3064
Best time/method to contact: 10am - 4pm
Transportation to site: None
Other Information: Does not accept court-ordered community service.
Organizational Mission:
Bello Machre provides
homes, support, and lov-
ing care to children,
teens, adults, and seniors
with developmental dis-
abilities, enabling them
to participate as fully as
they wish in all aspects of
community life.
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Books for International Goodwill (B.I.G.)Books for International Goodwill (B.I.G.)Books for International Goodwill (B.I.G.)Books for International Goodwill (B.I.G.) Minimum age for volunteers: 12 (or 7th Grade)
Geographical region: Central/South County
Volunteer activities: Individuals are welcome on a "drop-
in" basis to help sort and pack on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 8 am to 1 pm at the B.I.G.
warehouse. Volunteers can also work Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between the hours of 9:30 and
3:30 with advanced notice.
Volunteer days & times: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 8am—1pm; Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays from 9am—3:30pm.
Address:
2000 Capital Drive Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.big-books.org
Contact person: Steve Frantzich
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-293-6865
Best time/method to contact: Business hours; email.
Organizational Mission:
B.I.G. provides thou-
sands of books to stu-
dents and adults in de-
veloping countries who
lack both textbooks and
recreational reading.
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Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel CountyBoys & Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel CountyBoys & Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel CountyBoys & Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Minimum age for volunteers: 16; under 16 with signed
parental permission. A parent may be asked to accompany younger volunteers.
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities:
• Play games with kids • Help with arts & crafts and sports activities
• Assist in computer labs • Serve as summer camp counselors
• Complete administrative tasks (front desk help, data entry and other light computer work)
Volunteers are especially needed at the Bywater Branch to assist children of all ages with homework, Monday—Friday
from 2pm—5pm
Special requirements/training: Training is provided, but
experience working with youth is desirable.
Volunteer days & times: Monday—Friday, 2pm—7pm
Address: 121 South Villa Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.bgcaa.org
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-263-2542; 410-263-5410
Best time/method to contact: Before 2pm
Transportation to site: Bus routes located nearby most
centers.
Organizational Mission:
To inspire and enable all
young people, especially
those who need us most,
to realize their full poten-
tial as productive, re-
sponsible and caring citi-
zens. BGCAA is a non-
profit organization con-
sisting of six clubs
(Bates, Bywater and Ad-
miral Oaks, Annapolis
Gardens in Annapolis,
Freetown in Pasadena,
and Meade Village and
Van Bokkelen Elementary
School in Severn) where
youth come to receive
tutoring, computer edu-
cation, sports training,
homework help, and
mentoring. Every day,
BGCAA strives to improve
each Club member's life
by instilling self-esteem,
courage, and positive
values.
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Calvert Animal Welfare LeagueCalvert Animal Welfare LeagueCalvert Animal Welfare LeagueCalvert Animal Welfare League Minimum age for volunteers: 14 with parent/guardian
present.
Geographical region Calvert County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed for two shifts daily of:
• Animal care • Providing foster homes
• As administrative support for short and long term projects.
Special requirements/training: Training will be
provided.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
1040 Prince Frederick Blvd Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Website: www.cawlrescue.org
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-535-9300
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
The organization located
in Prince Frederick oper-
ates a state-of-the-art
adoption and education
center.
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Caring Collection, Inc.Caring Collection, Inc.Caring Collection, Inc.Caring Collection, Inc. Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: Central
Volunteer activities: Help assemble and distribute
artwork while learning the art of stained glass and update displays for AAMC and Johns Hopkins.
Volunteer days & times: Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Thursdays 9am-4pm.
Special requirements/training: Training is provided.
Address: 1692 North Harbor Court
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.caringcollection.org
Contact person: Bobbie Burnett
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-849-5333
Best time/method to contact: Business Hours
Other Information: Sale November 1 & 2, Donation Day
in April.
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit organiza-
tion raises funds for can-
cer research and patient
care at Anne Arundel
Medical Center and John
Hopkins Hospital by mak-
ing and selling stained
glass angels and sun
catchers.
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Cats R Us, Inc.Cats R Us, Inc.Cats R Us, Inc.Cats R Us, Inc. Minimum age for volunteers: 16; 8 and under must
have a parent or guardian present.
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: • Assist with cleaning the shelters
• Attend adoption shows at PetSmart in Annapolis • Make cat/kitten home deliveries
• Sit and spend time with wonderful cats. Qualified foster volunteers are needed to provide foster
homes.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Special requirements/training: Training will be provided
for shelter and adoption workers. Parental consent forms are required.
Address:
Cats R Us, Inc P.O. Box 160
Gambrills, MD 21054
Website: www.catsrusrescue.com
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-263-1719
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit feral cat
rescue group operates
two small shelters in the
Annapolis and Arnold ar-
eas. The main focus is
TNR (Trap, Neuter and
Return). The shelter in
Arnold is a "TNR" shelter,
in which stray and feral
cats already living out-
doors are humanely
trapped, then evaluated,
vaccinated, sterilized,
and eartipped for identifi-
cation by veterinarians.
This is a NO KILL facility
and these cats will stay
with CRU as long as it
takes for them to find
their forever home.
Center for Social ChangeCenter for Social ChangeCenter for Social ChangeCenter for Social Change Minimum age for volunteers: 16, with parental
permission.
Geographical region: Howard, Baltimore, and Prince George's Counties; Baltimore City
Volunteer activities:
• Friendly visitor • Job coach
• Office filing • Special event assistant
Volunteer days & times: Weekdays 9am-5pm, some
weekends
Special requirements/training: Clean background and
good reference.
Address: 6600 Amberton Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075
Website: centerforsocialchange.org
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-579-6789 ext. 808; 410-796-1201(fax)
Best time/method to contact: 9-5pm Monday-Friday, phone or email
Organizational Mission:
To provide community
residential support ser-
vices to children and
adults with intellectual
disabilities.
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Chesapeake Children’s MuseumChesapeake Children’s MuseumChesapeake Children’s MuseumChesapeake Children’s Museum Minimum age for volunteers: 14; 14 and under must
have parent or guardian present.
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: • Keep exhibit areas tidy
• Occasional clerical help (newsletter folding and labeling)
• Scheduled workshops directly with children (crafts, games, animal presentations)
• Festival help Landscaping and exhibit maintenance opportunities
available.
Special requirements/training: No special training
requirements (other than enjoying children). Treasure Hunting* training available.
Volunteer days & times: 10am-4pm every day
Address:
25 Silopanna Road Annapolis, MD 21403
Website: www.theccm.org
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-990-1993 (phone); 410-990-1007 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: 10am-4pm
Transportation to site: Five minute walk from Spa Road Transfer Point
*Treasure Hunter: A caring adult who searches beneath the
surface to find all the talents, skills, and intelligence that exist in all children, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Organizational Mission:
To create an environment
of discovery about one-
self, the people, the tech-
nology and the ecology of
oneself, the people, the
technology and the ecol-
ogy of the Chesapeake
Bay area for all our chil-
dren and for the child in
us all.
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Chesapeake Ecology CenterChesapeake Ecology CenterChesapeake Ecology CenterChesapeake Ecology Center Minimum age for volunteers: 16; 16 and under with
parent or guardian present.
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed to help with planting and garden care.
Volunteer days & times: Variable, check website for
upcoming activities.
Address: 245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.ChesapeakeEcologyCenter.org
Contact person: Zora Lathan
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-212-4506
Best time/method to contact: Email
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
Organizational Mission:
The Chesapeake Ecology
Center (CEC) works with volunteers, community
groups, and students, in-cluding at-risk Students at Adams Academy at
Adams Park to provide environmental education
and, at the same time, develop on-the-ground habitat restoration/
protection projects. In addition to numerous on-
the ground restoration projects at the CEC and elsewhere, it promotes
conversation landscaping through a variety of me-
dia, and through presen-tations and tours of the CEC’s 24 Native Plant
Demonstration Gardens
and Sites.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 12
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Youth and adult volunteers are
needed to help perform CAP's air and ground missions.
Volunteer days & times: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00pm
Address: CAP Hut, Lee Airport
3090 Solomon's Island Rd Building Q, Edgewater, MD 21037
Website: www.capannapolis.org
Contact person: Thomas Casey
Contact email: [email protected]
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
The Annapolis Squadron
of the Civil Air Patrol of-fers challenging opportu-
nities for youths aero-space education enthusi-asts and adults with an
interest in search and rescue, homeland secu-
rity, disaster relief and humanitarian missions. Leadership training, tech-
nical education and an opportunity to participate
in aviation-related activi-ties are just a few of the exciting benefits of CAP
membership.
Civil Air PatrolCivil Air PatrolCivil Air PatrolCivil Air Patrol
Minimum age for volunteers: 15
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Offer students friendly assistance
and guidance with their homework and other educational computer projects.
Special requirements/training: Enjoy working with
children and teenagers.
Volunteer days & times: Monday—Friday, 2-6pm
Address: 49 Clay Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Organizational Mission:
The Center is a free
storefront computer lab that provides a safe and
educational haven for the children of Clay Street. Its after school program
offers a nurturing envi-ronment for the students
to do their homework,
Clay Street Computer Learning CenterClay Street Computer Learning CenterClay Street Computer Learning CenterClay Street Computer Learning Center
Website: None
Contact person: Mark Thomas
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-280-6467
Best time/method to contact: Monday—Friday, 1-7pm
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
school projects, learn age
-appropriate educational software, and (with guid-ance) explore the world
through the internet.
Minimum age for volunteers: Any age with adult
supervision
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Volunteers of all ages are needed to collect and report data about precipitation with
measurement tools at their homes. Data is reported daily to an interactive web site.
Special requirements/training: Need a specific rain
gauge, which may be purchased online (at no profit to CoCoRaHS).
Volunteer days & times: Once per day (occasional days
off are acceptable)
Website: www.cocorahs.org
Contact person: Gregg Gallina
Contact email: [email protected]
Best time/method to contact: Email
Transportation to site: None; observe from home.
Organizational Mission:
CoCoRaHS is a non-profit
community-based net-work of volunteers of all
ages and backgrounds in several states that works together to measure and
map precipitation using inexpensive measure-
ment tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interac-
tive web site. Data is provided for natural re-
source, education, and
research applications.
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Minimum age for volunteers: Parent permission and/or
participation required
Geographical region: North/East County
Volunteer activities: • Whitewash the house in October
• Assistants are needed from April through October • Gardening help is in the fall when the gardens are "put
to bed", which occurs on the first Sunday of November.
Special requirements/training: Training is provided.
Volunteer days & times: Varies on activity.
Address:
P.O. Box 233 Gibson Island, MD 21056-0233
Website: www.historichancocksresolution.org
Contact person: Barbara Ballengee
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-255-4048
Best time/method to contact: Business Hours
Organizational Mission:
The Friends volunteer
group operates and pre-serves this historic farm-
stead in Pasadena, which dates to 1785, and had an important role in the
War of 1812
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Minimum age for volunteers: 15
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed throughout
the year for a variety of tasks to support events such as: • Earth Day in April
• Summer Concert Series from June-September • Howl-O-Ween Bark 'n Bash in late October
• Arts Festival held in the fall each year.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
600 Quiet Waters Park Road Annapolis, MD 21403
Website: www.friendsofquietwaterspark.org
Contact person: Natalie Nucifora
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-222-1777
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
The non-profit organiza-
tion supports the opera-tion of the park and the
events that take place
there.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 13 with parent of guardian
present
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Volunteer raisers take puppies into their homes for fourteen to eighteen months and teach
them manners and social skills. In addition to daily work and play with their dogs, raisers attend local classes and
puppy evaluations.
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit organiza-
tion serves the Bay Re-gion by raising puppies
as future guide dogs. Volunteer puppy raisers
are needed to provide
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Special requirements/training: Volunteer raisers attend
classes before they receive the pups and throughout the time the pups are staying in their homes.
Volunteer days & times: Flexible. Classes are held on Thursday evenings.
Website: www.guidingeyes.org
Contact person: Carrie Barnett
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-960-7427
Best time/method to contact: Email
the love, support and di-
rection these puppies need to prepare them for
formal training.
Minimum age for volunteers: 16 for construction,
Restore, or office. Youth of any age can help by preparing and supplying lunches for Saturday work crews or by
attending the monthly Youth Service Saturdays.
Geographical region: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City
Volunteer activities:
• Construction: (16, with a parent or guardian present, and older) construction sites on Fridays and Saturdays
from 8:30am-3:30pm. • Sales: (16 and older) ReStore- a discount home
improvement store in Pasadena, Baltimore City or Halethorp. Volunteers assist with merchandise display,
customer service, cleaning, and cash registers.
• Lunches: (any age) preparing and supplying lunches for Saturday work crews.
Organizational Mission:
As a private, non-profit
ecumenical Christian housing ministry, the
Habitat program is built around the concept of giving "a hand up" not "a
hand out." Families must meet specific criteria to
be approved and are re-quired to participate in building their home which
they purchase with an affordable no-profit no-
interest mortgage.
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Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
3741 Commerce Drive, Ste. 309 Baltimore, MD 21211
Website: www.habitatchesapeake.org
Contact person: Tony Watson, Education Outreach
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-366-1250 ext. 133
Best time/method to contact: Monday—Friday; 9am-
4pm
Transportation to site: Varies, please contact the office
or visit the MTA web page for specifics.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 6
Geographical region: North County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed weekends to
assist in distributing items and bag lunches in downtown Baltimore and Glen Burnie. Older youth can assist with
driving, fundraising, and Holiday Parties for the homeless. Volunteers can also help by preparing sandwiches or a bag
breakfast for a homeless individual. Breakfast should include a box of cereal, with spoon and cup, poptart, fruit,
hot chocolate package with cup and spoon, juice box, and napkin.
Volunteer days & times: Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm; Sundays 1pm-4pm
Address:
1550 Caton Center Drive, Suite L
Baltimore, MD 21227
Website: happyhelpersforthehomeless.webs.com
Contact person: Bobbi Coffman
Contact email:
Phone/fax: 443-433-2416
Best time/method to contact: After 3pm
Transportation to site: Volunteers can meet at Happy
Helpers in Glen Burnie to caravan up to Baltimore.
Other Information: Back-to-School Distribution for Guatemalan Families in Marydel, MD; Annual Worldwide
Freedom Harvest.
Organizational Mission:
This organization was
created by a 10 year old whose vision was to pro-
vide, food, toiletries, and clothing with compassion and a smile to the hungry
and homeless.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Assist volunteer staff with the day to
day operations of Hospice’s consignment/resale shop, Chesapeake Treasures, located in the ark Plaza Shopping
Center/562-B Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD.
Special requirements/training: Training and orientation is provided by the Hospice, approximately six hours. Upon
completion of training, students commit to one year of volunteer service. Most teenagers continue throughout
high school.
Volunteer days & times: Anytime
Address:
445 Defense Highway Annapolis, Md. 21401
Website: www.hospicechesapeake.org
Contact person: Kathy Bourgard, Volunteer Services
Coordinator
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 443-837-1549
Best time/method to contact: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Organizational Mission:
Intergenerational volun-
teer program assisting
terminally ill patients.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 14; 14 younger with
parent or guardian present
Geographical region: South County
Volunteer activities: Year-round opportunities in: • Ecological Research
• Outdoor Education • Stewardship
Visit website for upcoming volunteer opportunities or call for more information.
Special requirements/training: Research volunteers
must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Training is provided as needed, but many
projects are open with no experience necessary; come to
learn!
Volunteer days & times: Ongoing/seasonal, weekdays/weekends, mornings/afternoons. Varies by project.
Address:
1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Website: www.jugbay.org
Contact person: Lindsay Hollister
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-741-9330; 410-741-9346 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: Wednesday—Saturday, 9am—5pm.
Organizational Mission:
Each year almost 10,000
visitors come to the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
to participate in educa-tional and research pro-grams. The Sanctuary
has three primary goals: to provide environmental
education opportunities, to conduct ecological re-search, to conserve Jug
Bay's unique ecosystem.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: North County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed throughout the year for family outreach activities, and for fundraising
events. Volunteers are also needed to assist in the JDRF office.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
825 Hammonds Ferry Road, Suites H-J Linthicum, MD 21090
Website: www.jdrf.org/maryland
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-636-8080
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit is dedi-
cated to finding a cure for diabetes and its com-
plications through the
support of research.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 18; 18 and under with
parent or guardian present
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Youth volunteers are needed for projects that are always changing and being updated.
Some of these projects include: • Providing and distributing bagged lunches
• Shelving items in the pantry and preparing pantry bags • Assisting with yard work
• Working with a group to provide/prepare and serve breakfast or dinner.
Other opportunities for youth are to participate in fundraising events and even to initiate their own fundraiser
or food drive.
Organizational Mission:
The Light House rebuilds
lives with compassion by providing shelter and ser-
vices to prevent home-lessness and empower people as they transition
toward self-sufficiency.
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Special requirements/training: Volunteer orientations
are the third Saturday of each month from 1-2 pm. Call 410-349-5056 to schedule.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
P.O. Box 6149 10 Hudson Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.annapolislighthouse.org
Contact person: Michele Marshall
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 443-569-4208
Best time/method to contact: Email
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities:
• Laboratory volunteers assist lab staff in washing, labeling, and cataloging exhibits from sites around the
county. • Field volunteers assist archeology staff in excavation
work. • Archives volunteers assist historians with research at
MD State Archives.
Special requirements/training: Computer skills.
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Organizational Mission:
To preserve and maintain
historical, aesthetic and cultural properties, build-
ings, fixtures, furnish-ings, and appurtenances of historical significance
in Anne Arundel County.
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Address:
Archaeology lab: 839 Londontown Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
Mailing: P.O. Box 1481
Annapolis, MD 21403
Website: www.losttownsproject.org
Contact person: Jessie Grow
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-222-1318
Best time/method to contact: Weekdays; 9am-3pm
Minimum age for volunteers: 16; under 16 may need a
parent or guardian present.
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed at the LMS Annapolis Compassion Center to help with:
• Sorting donations of food and clothing • Stocking shelves
• Packing bags of food for distribution • Light cleaning and repairs (as skills permit)
Volunteer days & times: Flexible to work with volunteer's
available hours. The Annapolis Compassion Center is open Monday- Friday 9am - 4:30pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.
Address: LMS Annapolis Compassion Center:
230 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Organizational Mission:
Bringing health and whole-
ness to people through the love and compassion of Je-
sus Christ.. The Lutheran
Mission Society has eight
Compassion Centers (including one in Annapolis
in Anne Arundel County)
where walk-in clients can
receive help with food, cloth-ing, personal care items and
spiritual care.
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Website: www.lmsmd.org
Contact person: Mrs. Kim Naumann, LMS Director of Volunteer Ministry; Mrs. Audrey Sheets, LMS Annapolis
Compassion Center Coordinator
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: LMS Offices: 410-636-0123; 410-636-6984 (fax).
LMS Annapolis Compassion Center: 410-269-5016
Best time/method to contact: Email anytime. Phone: Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm
Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Central/West County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed in the
Millersville office for a variety of office tasks (typing, copying, answering the telephone, generating reports and
inputting data)
Volunteer days & times: Flexible
Address: 259 Najoles Road
Millersville, MD 21108
Website: www.menv.com
Contact person: Erin Murphy
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-729-8209
Organizational Mission:
Maryland Environmental
Service is an independent state agency formed in
1970 to protect and en-hance the state's air, land and water resources
by working with both governmental and private
sector clients to find in-novative solutions to some of the most com-
plex environmental chal-
lenges.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 13 with parent or guardian
present
Geographical region: Baltimore
Volunteer activities: Youth volunteers pack up 25 pound boxes to ship to Department of Social Services (DSS)
locations throughout the state of Maryland.
Special requirements/training: No open-toed shoes or heels are allowed in the warehouse.
Volunteer days & times: Volunteers may commit to (1)
one session per week, either morning (9am-12pm) or afternoon (1pm-4pm) Monday-Friday OR (2) to work
Saturdays (8:30am-12pm) or Wednesday evenings
(5:30pm-8pm).
Address: 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
Website: www.mdfoodbank.org
Contact person: Jill Kusner
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-737-8282 ext. 232
Organizational Mission:
The mission of the Mary-
land Food Bank is to lead the movement and nur-
ture the belief that to-gether we can improve the lives of Marylanders
by ending hunger.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers assist with therapeutic
riding lessons as side walkers and leaders and assist with daily barn chores and horse care.
Special requirements/training: Prior to beginning their
volunteer service, all volunteers must attend an orientation session. Volunteer applications are available on the
website. Please call 410-923-1187 to register for training.
Volunteer days & times: Varies—seven days per week. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least two hours per
week for an 8-week session.
Address:
1141 Sunrise Beach Road Crownsville, MD 21032
Website: www.horsesthatheal.org
Contact person: Katie Spohn
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-923-6800
Best time/method to contact: Business hours
Other Information: Please check the website for orientation dates and upcoming events or call for additional
information.
Organizational Mission:
Located in Crownsville, MTR
is a Premier Accredited
Therapeutic Riding Center
that offers therapeutic
horseback riding lessons for
children and adults with
special needs.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 18 to deliver alone; any
age with parent or guardian present.
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities:
• Pack meals • Drive for meal delivery
• Drivers’ assistants.
Special requirements/training: Desire to help the homebound. Does not accept court-ordered community
service volunteers.
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Friday, including holidays. Packers 8:30am-11am; drivers/visitors 11am-
1:30pm
Address:
1517 Ritchie Highway, Suite L7 Arnold, MD 21012
Website: www.mealsonwheelsmd.org
Contact person: Terry Lehr
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-626-7543; 410-626-7547 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: Business hours
Other Information: There may be opportunities for youth under 18 to assist with general office work (filing and data
input, staffing displays, and fundraising activities). If interested, please contact Terry at 410-626-7543.
Organizational Mission:
Meals on Wheels en-
hances the quality of life of homebound individuals
through provision of nu-tritious meals, personal contact, and related ser-
vices.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Central County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed to:
• Teach basic skills in math, algebra, geometry, basic computer skills, homework assistance, reading and
more. • Office/receptionist positions
• Computer Center positions • After-school aides
Special requirements/training: Have a knowledge of
math (basic algebra, geometry), English, and Foreign Languages at a middle school and/or high school level.
Volunteer days & times: Monday thru Friday - 2:30pm - 6:00 pm. Varies on position.
Address:
2 Hicks Avenue, Unit 400 Annapolis, MD 21401
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-571-9681
Best time/method to contact: 10am-6pm
Organizational Mission:
This is a program de-
signed to mentor youth within the Greater Parole
community to help im-prove their academic achievement while fos-
tering a positive attitude
toward learning.
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Minimum age for volunteers: Any age, 18 and under
with parent or guardian present.
Geographical region: Baltimore
Volunteer activities:
• Meal Delivery - deliver meals once a week or once a month. Delivery takes about 1 hr and drivers have
flexibility in setting their schedules. • Kitchen Assistant - Kitchen hours are Monday through
Friday from 9am-3pm, and Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5-8pm. Duties typically involve food
preparation and packaging, grocery packer, clean up, and occasionally unloading food trucks and stocking
the pantries. • Baker - You may bake desserts as an individual or
group. You may do it at home at your convenience or
you may be part of the baking team at Movable Feast's kitchen from 5-8pm.
• Clerical and Events Assistant - Volunteers are needed to assist staff with special projects or needs at the
work place (sorting mail, surveys, fundraising, phone calls and greeting guests).
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm,
Thursday 5pm-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
Address: 901 N. Milton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
Website: www.mfeast.org
Contact person: Tom Patrick
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-327-3420 ext. 31
Best time/method to contact: 9am-3pm
Transportation to site: #13 and #35 buses
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit feeds and
provides home delivered meals for breast cancer
patients and clients who are homebound with HIV/
AIDS.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: North County
Volunteer activities: • Education and outreach
• Special events • Administrative assistance
• Collections assistance • Visitor services
Special requirements/training: Training will be
provided.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
1745 West Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090
Website: www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
Contact person: Michael Simons
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-765-0230
Best time/method to contact: Email
Organizational Mission:
The museum near BWI Air-
port serves students and
the general public through
the collection, preservation
and display of significant
artifacts and literature, and
the commemoration of the
creativity and dedication of
pioneers and workers in the
field of electronics.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 15; 14 with parent or
guardian present.
Geographical region: Baltimore
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed to assist with
soup kitchen: • Before lunch: prepare the dining room for the meal (cut
desserts, set tables)
Organizational Mission:
Our Daily Bread is com-
mitted to providing hos-pitality to those whose
lives are burdened by the
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• During lunch: serve the food, clean the tables, and
wash dishes
Special requirements/training: Orientation will be provided the first time of service. Wear loose-fitted
modest clothing. No shorts or open-toed shoes. Jeans, tennis shoes, big t-shirts are fine. No pocketbooks or book
bags should be brought into the facility.
Volunteer days & times: 9am-1pm daily
Address: 725 Fallsway
Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: www.catholiccharities-md.org
Phone: 443-986-9031
Best time/method to contact: Call anytime and leave a
message
Transportation to site: MTA bus system and light rail
hardships of the human
condition, especially pov-erty and homelessness. Our soup kitchen in
downtown Baltimore serves a hot lunch 365
days a year, as well as breakfast on weekday mornings, to an average
of 750 people daily.
Minimum age for volunteers: 16; 18 and under must
have a signed permission form.
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities:
• Leaf raking • Yard clean up
• Trips to the dump • Handyman/woman help
• Light office work • Assistance with processing donations in our Resale
Boutique
Special requirements/training: 1 hour orientation
required
Organizational Mission:
Partners In Care is a pri-
vate nonprofit whose mission is to empower
older adults to age in their own homes safely and independently by
providing neighborly ser-vices such as transporta-
tion, light handyman re-pairs, and other tasks
and errands.
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Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
6 South Ritchie Highway Pasadena, MD 21122
Website: www.partnersincare.org
Contact person: Linda Dennis
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-544-4800
Best time/method to contact: 8:30am-4pm
Minimum age for volunteers: 16; 12-15 with parent or
guardian supervision. All youth volunteers must have a signed permission form.
Geographical region: Countywide and Prince George’s
County
Volunteer activities:
• Help run the Visitor Center • Maintain the refuge
• Support wildlife management. • Meeting and greeting visitors
• Leading tours and providing interpretation • Taking part in special projects and events
• Monitoring and maintaining trails • Landscaping
• Working in the bookstore
Special requirements/training: Formal or On-the-Job
training hours are required, in addition to a regular time commitment. Visit www.volunteer.gov/gov (type in key
words Patuxent Research Refuge) to view current openings and to apply on-line.
Organizational Mission:
The Patuxent Research
Refuge is the nation's only National Wildlife Ref-
uge specifically estab-lished to support wildlife research. It is also re-
sponsible for public edu-cation and recreation,
and wildlife management.
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Volunteer days & times: Varies; an average of 8 hours
per month for 6 months is the minimum for most volunteer activities. Operational hours are from 8am-4:30pm.
Address:
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD 20708
Website: www.patuxent.fws.gov
Contact person: Diana Ogilvie
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 301-497-5565
Best time/method to contact: Email
Minimum age for volunteers: 14; 8 with parent or
guardian present
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: "Blanketeers" (volunteer blanket makers) are needed to sew, quilt, knit or crochet new,
washable, soft, and kid-friendly blankets for children ages 0-18 years old. Blankets should be at least 30 inches x 30
inches, up to 40 inches x 60 inches. The blankets may be made at home and brought to a drop off
site. Volunteers can help at monthly meetings. Meetings are the third Saturday of the month at the Severna Park
Community Center.
Special requirements/training: Training will be
provided.
Volunteer days & times: 3rd Saturday of the month,
10am-12pm
Organizational Mission:
First, it is their mission to
provide love, a sense of security, warmth and
comfort to children who are seriously ill, trauma-tized, or otherwise in
need, through the gifts of new, handmade blankets
and afghans lovingly made by volunteer "blanketeers." Second, it
is their mission to pro-vide a rewarding and fun
service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local commu-
nities, for the benefit of
children. Project Linus
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Address: Donation sites for completed blankets:
The Community Center (Monday—Friday, 8am-4pm) 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd
Severna Park, MD
Capital Vac & Sew (Monday—Saturday. 10am-4pm) 2116 Forest Drive
Annapolis, MD
Contact person: Karen Harper
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-255-0182
Best time/method to contact: Anytime
also provides an opportu-
nity to socialize as you
complete these blankets.
Minimum age for volunteers: 11
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed for ongoing
service opportunity project that serves ill, abused, and neglected children in need in the community.
Special requirements/training: Basic machine sewing
skills. Experienced quilters are available to help. Bring your sewing machine and supplies. Fabric is available.
Volunteer days & times: Sewing days are held monthly
on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:30am-1pm at the
Bay Area Community Church in room 223. For information about sewing days at the church, contact Janet Hogan or
Carla Rouse at [email protected].
Address: 884 Chesterfield Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Organizational Mission:
Quilts for Kids mission is
to keep fabric out of our landfills and bring happi-
ness to children through the simple gift of a hand-
made quilt.
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Website: www.annapolisquiltsforkids.blogspot.com/
Contact person: Janet Hogan
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-279-2851
Best time/method to contact: Email
Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: West County
Volunteer activities: Providing haircuts and hairstyles to
clients.
Volunteer days & times: Weekdays 10am-6pm; Sundays 3-7pm
Address:
2005 Tea Island Court Odenton, MD 21113
Website: www.rbcf.com
Contact person: Robert Cradle, Managing Director
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-519-2622
Best time/method to contact: 9am-5pm
Organizational Mission:
To provide free of charge
grooming products and services to persons living
at or below the poverty
level.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 16; 15 and under with
parent or guardian present
Geographical region: South County
Volunteer activities: • Animal Visitors (play with cats)
• Feral Cat Socializers (help teach "wild" cats that they no longer need to fear people)
• Animal Caretakers (volunteer at least 2 hours per week to clean and care for cats)
• Adoption Counselors (help screen potential adopters), • Carpenters (help design and build new habitats for
special needs cats)
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
3200 Ivy Way Harwood, Maryland 20776
Website: www.ruderanch.org
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-798-9559
Best time/method to contact: Email
Other Information: Annual Golf Tournament: Volunteers
are needed for set-up, the event itself, and cleanup.
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit located in
Harwood is in search of volunteers who have a
love for cats and kittens and would enjoy helping to care for abandoned,
sick and wild cats until
they find new homes.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 15; 14 and under with
parent or guardian present
Geographical region: West
Volunteer activities: Individual volunteer opportunities:
• Front desk assistance • Evening child care
• Tutors for children ages 5-12 • Help with fundraisers
• Landscaping • Drivers are needed for donation pick-up and driving
guests to/from appointments. Volunteer opportunities for groups:
• Setting up a bingo party
• Arts and crafts day • Movie night
• Ice cream social Groups are also needed to prepare monthly dinners for
shelter guests.
Special requirements/training: Volunteer orientations usually take place weekly; call to schedule.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address:
2015 20th Street Fort Meade, MD 20755
Website: www.cc-md.org/sarahs-house
Contact person: Bruce Clopein
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-519-5085
Best time/method to contact: 12pm-8pm
Organizational Mission:
Sarah's House is a sup-
portive housing program at Ft. Meade for home-
less women, children, and men in Anne Arundel
County.
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Other Information: Youth and large groups (max. 35)
are welcome, but adult supervision is needed.
There is an ongoing need for the donation of items such as large diapers, baby wipes, children's socks, children's
underwear, powdered drink mix, general cleaning supplies, bathroom tissue and more (please contact for updated wish
lists).
Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: South County
Volunteer activities: SERC is always looking for
volunteers to support the work of our scientists, educators, and administrators. Volunteers at SERC help typically:
• Work in the research labs • Assist with field work
• Lead outside education activities (canoe trips and hands-on science programs)
Groups projects can be arranged to work on trails and onsite gardening.
Special requirements/training: No experience is
necessary. All training is provided by education staff and
scientists.
Volunteer days & times: Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm
Time commitments can vary and staff is flexible to
individual schedules.
Address: 647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD 21037
Website: http://www.serc.si.edu/opportunities/
volunteering.aspx
Contact person: Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.
Organizational Mission:
The Smithsonian Environ-
mental Research Center (SERC) is dedicated to
increasing knowledge of the biological and physi-cal processes that sustain
life on earth. SERC's in-terdisciplinary research
applies long-term studies to examine the ecological questions about land-
scapes of linked ecosys-tems, especially those
impacted by human ac-
tivities.
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Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 443-482-2217
Best time/method to contact: Monday—Friday, 9am-
3pm
Other Information: South River on the Half Shell (silent and live auction), Project Clean Stream (spring), Sojourn/
Wade In (spring), Watershed Snapshot (spring), Fish Fry (fall).
Minimum age for volunteers: None
Geographical region: Central/South County
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed on an on-
going basis for: • Administrative assistance
• Event planning • Various restoration work parties
• Stream clean ups • Water quality monitoring
• Rain garden maintenance
Special requirements/training: A general knowledge of environmental issues is helpful, but not required.
Volunteer days & times: Restoration work usually occurs on Saturday mornings from 9am-1pm; however, willing to
work with groups to set up times convenient to them. Office work and administrative assistance occurs between
9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Visit website for opportunities.
Address:
2830 Solomons Island Road, Suite B Edgewater, MD 21037
Organizational Mission:
This non-profit, member-
ship organization includes individuals, civic
and community associa-tions dedicated to restor-ing, protecting, preserv-
ing and celebrating the South River Watershed.
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Website: www.southriverfederation.net
Contact person: Jennifer Carr
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-224-3802; 410-224-0364 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: 9am-5pm
Minimum age for volunteers: None; youngsters should
be accompanied
Geographical region: Annapolis
Volunteer activities: Volunteer tasks include: • Planting wetland grasses
• Building rain gardens • Cleaning up debris and trash along the Spa Creek
banks • Clearing out invasive species
Projects can be carved out for volunteers who want to come by at their convenience and take responsibility for a
particular sub-task or project.
Volunteer days & times: Anytime
Address:
P.O. Box 2199 Annapolis, MD 21404
Website: www.spacreek.org
Contact person: Mel Wilkens
Contact email: [email protected] or
Phone/fax: 410-271-5546
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
Organizational Mission:
This nonprofit organiza-
tion serves as a steward of the Spa Creek Water-
shed through education, preservation, mitigation, and restoration. Its vi-
sion is to be a model or-ganization for restoring
and protecting urban wa-
tersheds.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 16
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities:
• Serve as assistant coaches in the evenings • Help with special events
• Regional competitions • Fundraising
Special requirements/training: A volunteer pre-
registration form is available on the website, and includes a list of the sports in which Anne Arundel County Special
Olympics trains and competes.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address: P.O. Box 553, Crownsville, MD 21032
Website: www.soaamd.org
Contact person: Terri Hamrick-Oescheger
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-923-0383; 410-923-0200 (fax)
Best time/method to contact: Email
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
Organizational Mission:
The mission of Special
Olympics is to provide year-round sports train-
ing and athletic competi-tion in a variety of Olym-pic-type sports for per-
sons eight years of age and older with intellectual
disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fit-
ness, demonstrate cour-age, experience joy and
participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other
Special Olympics athletes and the community. Anne
Arundel County Special Olympics offers year-round sports training in
fifteen sports, including soccer and golf. Anne
Arundel County athletes are prepared physically and psychologically by
completing training prior to competing. All train-
ing takes place locally and is offered to athletes free of charge.
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Minimum age for volunteers: 15
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: We currently seek Executive Board
Members who have experience in the fields of Marketing and Media Relations, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Business
Law, and Non-Profit Management.
Special requirements/training: Experience in the field you choose to volunteer in.
Volunteer days & times: Flexible
Address: P.O. Box 7671
Upper Marlboro, MD 20792
Website: www.uselite.org
Contact person: Keishia Thorpe
Contact email: [email protected] or
Phone/fax: 202-390-6224
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
Other information: Volunteer positions open to college students with experience in the specified field of study.
Organizational Mission:
The nonprofit organiza-
tion is a sports and edu-cation foundation pro-
moting the growth, physical well-being and welfare of Olympic Devel-
opment athletes and high school students The club
offers different pro-grams: Track and Field Club (for Olympic Devel-
opment athletes), Liaison International Program
(providing college schol-arship opportunities for high school students), US
Elite Literacy Initiative (helping students fulfill
academic requirements for college), Health and Wellness Program
(educating school aged children and communities
about living healthy life-styles, through work-shops, health fairs, etc.),
Community service (giving back to the com-
munity through food and clothes drives, soup kitchens etc.), and In-
ternships and Mentorship (summer internships and
mentoring for high school and college students in
our liaison program).
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Minimum age for volunteers: 14
Geographical region: Countywide
Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed for:
• Basic data entry • Telephone calls
• Fundraising • Event planning
• Youth volunteer development • Public relations
• Speakers bureau • Youth board members
Positions are flexible and are shaped by your interests and
needs. Opportunities to work from home as a virtual
volunteer researching county demographics. Internships are also available.
Special requirements/training: Any training needed will
be provided.
Volunteer days & times: Varies
Address: 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org
Contact person: Fay Mauro
Contact email: [email protected]
Phone/fax: 410-897-9207
Best time/method to contact: Business Hours
Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line
Organizational Mission:
The Volunteer Center for
Anne Arundel County is a nonprofit organization
connecting people and resources through volun-teerism to create a vi-
brant community of ser-vice. The VCAAC works
with nonprofits, govern-mental agencies, local businesses, youth
groups, social and service organizations, faith-
based organizations, community associations, and individuals to meet
the needs of our commu-nity.
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410.222.4589 fax
www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org
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