Youth Volunteer Guide 2012-2013

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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].


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


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


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.


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


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


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).


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


Phone/fax: 410-268-8080 fax 410-267-8924

Best time/method to contact: Email


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


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


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


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


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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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


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.


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



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


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.


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


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



• 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


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.


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


Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed for office

assistance, one day per week, at the box office and as ushers for performances.


Address:

Mailing: 1290 Bay Dale Drive

Arnold, MD 21012

Theatre:

275 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401

Website: www.baytheatre.org

Contact person: Wendy Saulters


Phone/fax: 410-268-1333



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.


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.


Address:

7765 Freetown Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Website: www.bellomachre.org

Contact person: Evette Watson


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.


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


Phone/fax: 410-293-6865

Best time/method to contact: Business hours; email.


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.



• 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


Phone/fax: 410-263-2542; 410-263-5410

Best time/method to contact: Before 2pm

Transportation to site: Bus routes located nearby most

centers.


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.


Address:

1040 Prince Frederick Blvd Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Website: www.cawlrescue.org


Phone/fax: 410-535-9300



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


Phone/fax: 410-849-5333

Best time/method to contact: Business Hours

Other Information: Sale November 1 & 2, Donation Day

in April.


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.


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.


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


Phone/fax: 410-263-1719



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


• 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


Phone/fax: 410-579-6789 ext. 808; 410-796-1201(fax)

Best time/method to contact: 9-5pm Monday-Friday, phone or email


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.


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


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!


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.


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


Phone/fax: 410-212-4506


Transportation to site: Annapolis Bus Line


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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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




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.

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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


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,

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Website: None

Contact person: Mark Thomas


Phone/fax: 410-280-6467

Best time/method to contact: Monday—Friday, 1-7pm


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


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



Transportation to site: None; observe from home.


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


Phone/fax: 410-255-4048



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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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.


Address:

600 Quiet Waters Park Road Annapolis, MD 21403

Website: www.friendsofquietwaterspark.org

Contact person: Natalie Nucifora


Phone/fax: 410-222-1777



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


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.



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


Phone/fax: 410-960-7427


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


• 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.


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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Address:

3741 Commerce Drive, Ste. 309 Baltimore, MD 21211

Website: www.habitatchesapeake.org

Contact person: Tony Watson, Education Outreach


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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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:

[email protected]

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.


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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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


Phone/fax: 443-837-1549

Best time/method to contact: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm


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


Phone/fax: 410-741-9330; 410-741-9346 (fax)

Best time/method to contact: Wednesday—Saturday, 9am—5pm.


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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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.


Address:

825 Hammonds Ferry Road, Suites H-J Linthicum, MD 21090

Website: www.jdrf.org/maryland


Phone/fax: 410-636-8080



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



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.


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.


Address:

P.O. Box 6149 10 Hudson Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

Website: www.annapolislighthouse.org

Contact person: Michele Marshall


Phone/fax: 443-569-4208






• 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


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


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.


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


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


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


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)


Address: 259 Najoles Road

Millersville, MD 21108

Website: www.menv.com

Contact person: Erin Murphy


Phone/fax: 410-729-8209


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


Phone/fax: 410-737-8282 ext. 232


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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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


Phone/fax: 410-923-6800


Other Information: Please check the website for orientation dates and upcoming events or call for additional

information.


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.



• 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


Phone/fax: 410-626-7543; 410-626-7547 (fax)


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.


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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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


Phone/fax: 410-571-9681



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.



• 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


Phone/fax: 410-327-3420 ext. 31


Transportation to site: #13 and #35 buses


This nonprofit feeds and

provides home delivered meals for breast cancer

patients and clients who are homebound with HIV/

AIDS.

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Volunteer activities: • Education and outreach

• Special events • Administrative assistance

• Collections assistance • Visitor services


provided.


Address:

1745 West Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090

Website: www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org

Contact person: Michael Simons


Phone/fax: 410-765-0230



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.


Volunteer activities: Volunteers are needed to assist with

soup kitchen: • Before lunch: prepare the dining room for the meal (cut

desserts, set tables)


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.



• 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


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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Address:

6 South Ritchie Highway Pasadena, MD 21122

Website: www.partnersincare.org

Contact person: Linda Dennis


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


• 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.


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


Phone/fax: 301-497-5565


Minimum age for volunteers: 14; 8 with parent or

guardian present


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.


provided.

Volunteer days & times: 3rd Saturday of the month,

10am-12pm


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


Phone/fax: 410-255-0182

Best time/method to contact: Anytime

also provides an opportu-

nity to socialize as you

complete these blankets.



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


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


Phone/fax: 410-279-2851



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


Phone/fax: 410-519-2622



To provide free of charge

grooming products and services to persons living

at or below the poverty

level.

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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)


Address:

3200 Ivy Way Harwood, Maryland 20776

Website: www.ruderanch.org


Phone/fax: 410-798-9559


Other Information: Annual Golf Tournament: Volunteers

are needed for set-up, the event itself, and cleanup.


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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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.


Address:

2015 20th Street Fort Meade, MD 20755

Website: www.cc-md.org/sarahs-house

Contact person: Bruce Clopein


Phone/fax: 410-519-5085

Best time/method to contact: 12pm-8pm


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).



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.


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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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


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


Phone/fax: 410-224-3802; 410-224-0364 (fax)


Minimum age for volunteers: None; youngsters should

be accompanied


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

[email protected]

Phone/fax: 410-271-5546




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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• 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.


Address: P.O. Box 553, Crownsville, MD 21032

Website: www.soaamd.org

Contact person: Terri Hamrick-Oescheger


Phone/fax: 410-923-0383; 410-923-0200 (fax)




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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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.


Address: P.O. Box 7671

Upper Marlboro, MD 20792

Website: www.uselite.org

Contact person: Keishia Thorpe

Contact email: [email protected] or

[email protected]

Phone/fax: 202-390-6224


Other information: Volunteer positions open to college students with experience in the specified field of study.


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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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.


Address: 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130

Annapolis, MD 21401

Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org

Contact person: Fay Mauro


Phone/fax: 410-897-9207




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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2666 Riva Road, Suite 130

Annapolis, MD 21401

410.897.9207

410.222.4589 fax

www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org

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