Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit organization which seeks to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through advancement of research, to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Volunteer opportunities include: office & clerical assistance including data entry and mailings, community outreach representatives including those to attend Health Fairs and speakers, helpline specialist, and family support group facilitators. In addition, volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising events such as Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Galas, and Charity Golf. Currently, Community Outreach volunteers, age 21 and up, are needed to attend local health fairs, sporting events, social events, charity campaigns, and other public venues to provide information about Alzheimer’s disease, our services, and ways to give back. Training and materials are provided. For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Sally Drumm at 410-561-9099, e-mail: sally.drumm@alz.org, and visit web site: www.alz.org/maryland.

Annapolis Light House Shelter

This emergency shelter facility provides shelter for single men and women and families and runs a transitional housing program in Annapolis. Volunteers, 18 and over, are needed for a variety of duties associated with the food program, children’s programs, facilities cleaning & maintenance, office and administration, and adult education programs. Pro bono professional volunteers are also needed serve the shelter and its clients with specialized skills such as accounting, medicine, law, and carpentry. The hours are flexible for many tasks and training is provided. In addition to volunteers, the shelter has an immediate need for pantry food items because of a greatly increased demand for lunches. To volunteer or arrange for donations, contact Volunteer Services Coordinator Michele Marshall at 410-349-5056 Ext.14 or Marshall@AnnapolisLightHouse.org.

• 8am–Noon, Sat., May 19, 2012, Garden Planting Project: The Light House is planting its first vegetable garden and we need volunteer help.  We have built 117 linear feet of garden boxes that now need to be filled with dirt and plants.  We need you to bring your wheel barrels to move the dirt and garden tools to help us create a beautiful garden for our residents to maintain. Contact Carol Ferdock, at 410-349-5056 X205 or cferdock@annapolislighthouse.org.
• 7:00 am, Fri., Jun. 8, 2012, Ninth Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Participants, sponsors, and volunteers are being sought for this fun-filled day. For more information go to website: www.friendslhs.org or contact: Jill McCabe at events@annapolislighthouse.org or at 443.569.4209 concerning sponsorship.

Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services

The Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services (DSS) is looking for clerical volunteers for the Back to School Program to help answer phones and enter data into the computer at our 80 West Street, Annapolis office location.   The Back to School Program is a partnership between DSS and Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which provides 4500 low-income elementary school children with backpacks and school supplies.  If you have good computer skills and have a passion for helping others, please contact Tanya Steele, Special Program/Volunteer Coordinator at 410 269-4461 or email- tsteele@dhr.state.md.us

Anne Arundel County Food and Resource Bank

Founded in 1988 their mission is to fight hunger by assuring that all county citizens in need have access to food and other necessities.  Especially needed: volunteers with pick-up trucks to pick up food donations during the day and help with phones, copying, other office duties (8:30 am – 2:30 pm), data base, computers, webmaster. Call Bruce at 410-923-4255 or Bruce@aafoodbank.org.  Website: www.aafoodbank.org.

Anne Arundel County Literacy Council

Literacy tutors are needed for combating adult illiteracy; after completing training, you make your own schedule and locations with your assigned student or you can tutor at local detention centers, in small groups, and ESL tutoring. For information call the office at 410-269-4419 or emailinfo@aaclc.org . There is also an immediate need for additional board members. Contact Christine Goldman at ProgramDirector@AACLC.org or

202-744-9949.(cell).  See Web site: www.icanread.org.

Bello Machre

This nonprofit provides loving homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Bello Machre is currently offering a variety of opportunities including: someone to pick up pastry donations from Starbucks; a volunteer with sewing experience to help a resident artist with putting together a display for next year’s art show: friendly and outgoing individual to serve as a scheduling assistant; and, a development assistant to help manage the volunteer program.  Contact Evette Watson at 443-702-3064 or volunteer@bellomachre.org. See web site: www.Bellomachre.org.

• 6:30 am – 1:00 pm, Sat., Jun. 9, 2012, Every Step Counts Fundraiser: The event will be held at the Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold and there will be a variety of event activities including: Big Vanilla Climbing Wall, Music, Prizes, Face Painting, Lulu the Clown, and much, much, more. Volunteer greeters, raffle crew, set-up crew, clean-up crew, food service crew, route support crew and more will be needed. Contact Evette Watson.

Friends of Back Creek Nature Park

This nonprofit organization assists the City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department with the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the park. Volunteers of all ages are welcome from supervised youngsters to adults, including Master Gardeners. There are a myriad of other opportunities for participating in and supporting the BCNP mission, including board and general members, volunteers, project leaders, donors, partners, sponsors, etc.  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. For more information call 410-263-7959, or check the Recreation and Parks Dept. web site at www.annapolis.gov.

MD Office of Tourism Development Welcome Center Program

Volunteer at one of Maryland’s Welcome Centers by joining the award winning Ambassador program.  The volunteer staff welcomes visitors and local residents coming to the Welcome Centers for Maryland information. They also offer assistance with directions and transportation options, hotel accommodations, assist visitors with itineraries, greet motor coaches and work with tourism industry and private sector representatives within Maryland.   Each volunteer works at least one 4-hour shift every week at the Welcome Center desk: Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. All Centers are closed on all state holidays and May 28, 2010. The Maryland Welcome Centers are located in Howard County on I-95.  Training is provided and volunteer activities are planned throughout the year. Contact Margie Long at 301-490-1333 or mlong@visitmaryland.org to obtain an application. Or, visit www.visitmaryland.org – click on “Getting Here” then “Welcome Centers”, and then “Volunteer Opportunities” at the bottom of the page.

Medstar Harbor Hospital Emergency Preparedness Drill, Thurs., May 31, 2012

Volunteers are needed to act as victims of a radiation disaster from 8–11:00 am, Thurs., May 31, 2012 at Medstar Harbor Hospital, 3001 S. Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225. You will participate in a decontamination exercise overseen by the hospital’s administrative and medical professionals. Volunteers are welcome to come in “costume” depicting radiation burns. The only physical requirement is that you can stand for a lengthy period of time. All participants will be required to sign a release form. To participate, you must register by calling 410-350-2563 or online at www.medstarharbor.org/classes and choose Special Events under category. Space is limited and you must attend for the full 3 hours.

American Cancer Society

Outreach volunteers in AA County (and study participants) are being sought for a landmark, country-wide American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3); the study needs 30-65 year old participants who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to make a long-term commitment to complete surveys every two years.  We are seeking volunteers to help us promote CPS-3 to drive community participation during our open enrollment period June 10-16, 2012.  A strong network of outreach volunteers is needed to help spread the word about CPS-3 and to encourage enrollment to their family, friends and internal networks. Volunteers can be in any category of health or walk of life: cancer-free, cancer Survivors, avid fundraiser, or someone just wanting to make a difference. Anyone can help us get the word out and here is zero fundraising or selling involved in any way. All volunteers can promote participation from the comfort of their own laptops and homes. To become an outreach volunteer, email audrey.allen@cancer.org, or call 410-933-5178 (office) or 917-723-4116 (cell). Also lend your support by enrolling in the study if you are eligible at: http://CPS3AnneArundel.org to schedule your own enrollment appointment during CPS-3 Anne Arundel County’s Enrollment Week (June 10-16).

The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region provides programs, services and advocacy for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc is seeking interested individuals for its Board of Directors. The term runs from July 1, 2012 to June 30 2013. Volunteers, 16 years and older, are also needed as gardening assistants at the Arc’s sensory garden in Annapolis, including plant care, patio maintenance, planting trees/shrubs, etc. and to help with leaf and yard maintenance at 30 homes the Arc manages throughout the County. Volunteers are also needed for painting at the homes and yard work for all of the spring and summer at the Spa Road office. Contact Angie DeMoreland at (410) 268-8085, (410) 269-1883, or ADemoreland@thearcccr.org. Website: www.thearcccr.org.

Bikes for the World Donation Event, May 19, 2012

Bikes for the World is an organization that collects bicycles and ships them overseas to charity partners which recondition the bicycles and distribute them to people who need them. A bicycle collection drive is being held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pedal Pushers, 546 Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park 21146. We are looking for volunteers to assist that day in breaking down the donated bicycles for shipping. For more information contact Ann Jackson at annjackson61@gmail.com or 443-223-7236. A $10 donation is requested for each donated bike to help defray a share of the costs of shipping.  See website at www.BikesfortheWorld.org

Chrysalis House, 5K Run for Recovery, June 2, 2012

Chrysalis House, a residential treatment center for addicted mothers and their children, is holding a 5K Run for Recovery & 1 Mile Caterpillar Crawl, Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:30 am at Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD 21108. Sponsors, participants and volunteers are being sought to make this event a success. For more information contact 410-974-6829 info@chrysalishouses.org and visit www.chrysalishouses.org .

Chesapeake Bay Trust, 5K for the Bay, June 16, 2012

Runners and walkers are encouraged to join us on Saturday, June 16 for the 1st Annual 5K for the Bay Run/Walk. Starting at 8:30 am at Quiet Waters Park, participants will enjoy an exceptional 3.1 mile run/walk course along the South River, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Registration is only $30 (kids under 10 are free and leashed pets are welcome). Each race registrant will receive a tee shirt and water bottle, as well as other goodies. There will also be prizes for the fastest male and female runners. You can register today and support a cause we care deeply about–restoring our beloved Chesapeake Bay Register at: www.cbtrust.org/5KfortheBay.

Margate Community Tree Planting, Sat., May 12, 2012

Volunteers of all ages are needed, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. until done on Sat., May 12, 2012 in the Margate community on Leymar Rd. in Glen Burnie. The directions are: turn right off Ritchie Hwy onto Furnace Branch Road.  Margate Drive is the first road after the Traffic Signal at Point Pleasant Rd. Food and drinks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring shovels and/or rakes and to wear appropriate footwear. For further information, email Rose Brooks at rbrooks@aacounty.org or contact District 2 Councilman Grasso at (443) 250-8573 who is promoting the event.

North Arundel Health and Rehabilitation Center

Volunteers are needed to assist Center residents in various ways including helping bring them to and from activities (and helping with some of those activities), reading to residents, playing cards/games (especially bingo), visiting rooms, passing meal trays at meal time, etc. Our program allows flexibility, so we can work around a volunteer’s schedule. Most of our activities occur from 9:30am to 5pm, with a lunch break in between. We occasionally have evening activities too until 8pm (usually Tues/Thurs). For more information, and to volunteer, contact Adam Rothenberg at 410-761-1222 or adamrandy@hotmail.com. See Website at: http://www.savaseniorcare.com.

Oncology Foundation of Maryland/District of Columbia

The Oncology Foundation of Maryland and the District of Columbia is a new nonprofit organization, composed of community volunteers who want to make a difference in cancer education. The Foundation was founded by the Maryland/DC Society of Clinical Oncology, a state society, affiliated with the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Volunteer help is needed for videotaping and editing events and training materials. For more information contact Patricia Troy at pat@nextwavegroup.com or 443-451-3801. See: website at www.oncofdn.org.

Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County

The Center is the county-wide clearinghouse for information about volunteering throughout Annapolis and AA County. Volunteers are being sought to participate in a Volunteer Mobilization Center Training and Drill being cosponsored with the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. Both the training and the drill will take place at Anne Arundel County Community College, CALT Bldg., Room 100, in Arnold, MD on Sat. Jun. 2, 2012, as described below. Registration is required for training and/or the drill. For more information and to register, call Bill Crabbs at 410-897-9207, e-mail bill@volunteerannearundel.org, and see website at www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org.

• 10:00 am–12:00 Noon, Sat., Jun. 2, 2012, Volunteer Mobilization Center Training: This two-hour training session will prepare about 10-15 volunteers to help operate a Volunteer Mobilization Center. Such a center may be activated by the AA County office of Emergency Management in case of a real emergency to process and refer spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers in an orderly manner to disaster mitigation agencies needing volunteer help. Those who are trained and participate in the afternoon drill will be provided with lunch.
• 1:00 pm–3:00 pm, Sat., Jun. 2, 2012, Volunteer Mobilization Center Drill: Up to 50 participants are needed to role play as spontaneous volunteers who want to help in recovery and response efforts following a simulated emergency. Volunteers who have already received VMC training are also needed to staff the VMC during the afternoon exercise.

Join the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County in celebrating 10years of helping people in Anne Arundel County volunteer.

The evening will feature music by “Sparks, Raymond & McCoy”, video horse racing on a large screen, “betting windows” for play-money and prizes, two-hour open bar, fabulous light fare, and live and silent auction items including a Rolling Stones Autographed Guitar, Army-Navy Game Tickets, sports memorabilia and tickets, fine dining packages, and much more.

“Everyone wins at the Volunteer Center’s annual event. Because the Center builds capacity for so many nonprofits, supporting the Volunteer Center is a way to strengthen the safety net for the entire community,” said Barney Hughes, host of the event on behalf of M&T Bank.

Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 after May 7, 2012.  Help make this event an even bigger success than last year.  For every $1 donated, the Volunteer Center gives back $20.00 in volunteer time to the community.  To make reservations or for more information call 410-897-9207 or visit www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org.

Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitor’s Bureau

The mission of the Bureau is to plan, produce and promote programs designed to increase the volume of leisure and business visitors to the area while preserving the community and managing the travel and tourism industry. Volunteers are needed at the West St. Visitor Center and City Dock Information Booth to provide visitors with knowledgeable, appropriate, and current information to assist them in having the best possible experience. Help is also needed for computer data entry. Completion of a training program and a 3-month provisional period is required of new volunteers; participation in ongoing training and continuing education is required for all volunteers. For more information: contact 410-280-0445×108, e-mail: smckenzie@visitannapolis.org , or see web site at www.visitannapolis.org.

Bello Machre

This nonprofit provides loving homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Bello Machre is currently offering a variety of opportunities including: someone to pick up pastry donations from Starbucks on Thursdays between 11 am–3:00 pm; a volunteer with sewing experience to help a resident artist with putting together a display for next year’s art show: friendly and outgoing individual to serve as a scheduling assistant; and, a development assistant to help manage the volunteer program.  Contact Evette Watson at 443-702-3064 or volunteer@bellomachre.org. See web site: www.Bellomachre.org. Special events:

• 11:30 am–5:30 pm, Sun. May 6, 2012, Memories of Elvis Show: Several volunteers are needed to assist with decorating, set-up, greeting guests, selling raffle tickets, clean-up and food service. Contact Evette Watson.
• 6:30 am – 1:00 pm, Sat., Jun. 9, 2012, Every Step Counts Fundraiser: The event will be held at the Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold and there will be a variety of event activities including: Big Vanilla Climbing Wall * Music * Prizes * Face Painting * Lulu the Clown and much, much, more. Volunteer greeters, raffle crew, set-up crew, clean-up crew, food service crew, route support crew and more will be needed. Contact Evette Watson.

Camp Blaze Children’s Fair, Sat., May 5, 2012

Camp Blaze is a family education network that provides programming for families with information and life skills. Contact Cheryl Carnwath for volunteer opportunities at 443-305-9618; E-mail: cheryl@campblaze.org; web www.campblaze.org.

• 9 am – 3 pm, Sat., May 5^th, Camp Blaze 26^th Annual Children’s Fair: Camp Blaze needs volunteers to assist with the Annual Children’s Fair to be held on May 5 from 9am–3 pm at the Big Vanilla Athletic Club, 1209 Ritchie Highway, Arnold.  The Fair will again celebrate Hometown Heroes for an uplifting, fun, and educational day for the entire family. Highlights include health screenings, Extreme Sports– free clinics and demonstrations throughout the day, and a silent auction to benefit Special Needs Children and much more. If you are 13 years  old or older, looking for community service hours, or just a fun way to give back to the community volunteer on Fri.,  May  4, 2 pm– 4 pm for set up or 5–8pm for decorating or Sat. May 5^st in shifts from 7 am–3 pm and clean up from 3–5 pm. Please call Cheryl Carnwath at 410-703-8528 to volunteer.

Chesapeake Ecology Center

The Chesapeake Ecology Center (CEC) works with its members, volunteers, community groups, and students, including at-risk students at Adams Academy at Adams Park (where it is based), to provide environmental education and, at the same time, develop on-the-ground habitat restoration/protection projects. The CEC holds volunteer education/planting days and tours mid-April through November, and provides technical assistance to a variety of community and school groups for their projects. In addition to numerous on-the-ground restoration projects at the CEC and elsewhere, it promotes conservation landscaping through a variety of media, and through presentations and tours of the CEC’s 18 Native Plant Demonstration Gardens and Sites. Volunteers are needed to help with planting and maintenance. An adult should accompany volunteers under age 16. Schedule volunteer time by contacting Zora Lathan at zoralathan@earthlink.net or 410-212-4506. See www.ChesapeakeEcologyCenter.org. Special events: Garden Tours are held from 9–10 am, and Garden Care is done from 10 am–Noon on the following Saturdays: May 5 &19, June 16, August 25, and Sept. 8, 2012.

Cool Kids Campaign

The mission of the nonprofit Cool Kids Campaign is to provide pediatric oncology patients a higher quality of life for themselves and their families. This is accomplished through a variety of participatory fundraising events, including an Ebay store in Pasadena, MD, “Whatddya Got to Sell”, and a newsletter all of which serve to connect kids and their families while facing the challenges of cancer. There is an immediate need for volunteers for the Ebay store. Contact Rick Levin at 443-770-0128 or Sell4You@waddyagot.com. See web site at www.whaddyagot.com.  We are now in the process of building a large base of volunteers with teaching experience or experts in their field to offer their time and talents to tutor the kids or to offer special seminars, classes or opportunities that will enrich their lives in a significant way. There are also a variety of other ways we can utilize volunteers. For a volunteer application please email sharon@coolkidscampaign.org or call 410-560-1770. See web site at www.coolkidscampaign.org for special events for which extra volunteers may be needed.

Emmaus Center

Emmaus Center is a nonprofit organization which serves poor and homeless people to give them a sense of community by providing resources that otherwise would not be available. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available including office assistance, help with lunch preparation, counseling, grant writing, and more. Volunteer tradesmen will also be needed to help with construction of the new facility. There is also an immediate need for someone expert with WordPress blogging software. For more information, contact 410-766-7729 or emmauscenter@gmail.com. Web: www.emmauscenter.net.

Food Link Maryland

Established in 1991, this non-profit hunger relief organization provides free food and other essentials to people in need in Anne Arundel County and four counties on the Eastern Shore. Volunteers with trucks or vans are needed to pick up food from distribution centers, restaurants and others and deliver to food pantries, shelters and other locations serving the hungry.  Assist with emergency food pantry and emergency baby pantry items. There is a critical need for donations of non-perishable food items such as canned meat, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, saltines, chunky soups, and pasta sauce. Diapers, Simulac Formula, and baby wipes are also needed.  Contact Cathy Holstrom at 410-897-3941,42 or cathyL430@cs.com Web site: www.foodlinkmaryland.org/. Special event for which extra volunteers may be needed:

• 7–11 PM, Sat. May 12, 2012, Blue Jean Bash: This gala fundraiser features a barbecue, music, dancing and auctions. Tickets may be purchased at the Food Link website.

Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA)

The mission of this non-profit organization is to educate and train a diverse group of individuals to become more effective community leaders. Volunteers age 19 and up are needed on a part-time basis from time to time to help with office work. In addition, applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Flagship Program. This program is the core LAA program which includes an intense curriculum of civic information and leadership development skills. Each summer approximately 40-45 individuals are selected for this comprehensive, hands-on multi-disciplinary study of AA County. The class is composed of a cross-section of the AA County community, representing our ethically, socially economically, and geographically diverse population. Each year’s Flagship program has a different theme. For more information call 410-571-9798 or e-mail info@leadershipaa.org. See web site for more information and an application at: www.leadershipaa.org.

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AMVETS

AMVETS is one of the nation’s leading veteran’s service organizations by providing legislative initiatives that give individual assistance in attaining earned benefits from VA and protecting veterans’ benefits on the national scale. AMVETS also has programs to assist a array of veterans’ issues including AMVETS Career Centers to veterans seeking employment after the military. Intern will take in a non-profit atmosphere, specifically a 501( c)3 and 501( c)19. Intern will gain knowledge and skills in Sequel database building, and would be primarily responsible to Membership Director for variety of data entry requirements primarily in support of AMVETS’ membership database.

Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Emergency Exercise, May 9, 2012

The Department needs a number of volunteers to play different roles in association with a Point of Distribution emergency exercise from 8:00 AM–12:30 PM, Wed., May 9, 2012. The exercise will be held in Annapolis and breakfast and lunch will be provided.  For more information and to volunteer, contact Karen Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator at the AA County Office of Emergency Management: 410-222-0611 or fdjohn99@aacounty.org.

Captain Salem Avery Museum

Adults can serve as docents, escorting visitors through the museum on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and at special functions.  On some occasions volunteers dress in period costume (1860s).  Training is provided. The Museum is the home of Capt. Salem Avery, a waterman and boat captain in the late 19th Century. For further information, please call Museum Director Vicki Petersen at the office, 410-867-4486.

FairVote

Based in Takoma Park, MD, FairVote is a national non-partisan, non-profit pro-democracy organization that pursues an innovative, solution-oriented agenda that focuses on systemic change and increasing political participation. Your help is needed to advance FairVote’s electoral reform goals. We welcome your participation in our featured e-advocacy campaigns. We also encourage you to check out our “activist tool kits” in program sections, follow relevant legislation in your state, engage your local press, write to your legislators and participate in Learning Democracy efforts. For more information, contact info@fairvote.org, 301-270-4616, and visit the web site: www.fairvote.org.

Friends of Hancock’s Resolution

The Friends volunteer group operates and preserves this historic farmstead in Pasadena, which dates to 1785, and had an important role in the War of 1812. Volunteers, 18 and older, are needed to give tours of the house and gardens to visitors from 1 to 4 pm on Sundays from April through October. Training is provided. Volunteer gardening assistants are needed and days/times are flexible. Other volunteer projects include assisting with historical research, archeology, public education and fundraising. Contact Barbara Ballengee at friendsofhr@hotmail.com or 410-255-6991 or. See website: www.historichancocksresolution.org Special events that may need volunteers:

• 10 am – 4 pm, Sun, Apr 22, Lilac Festival – Featuring the oldest grove of lilacs open to the public in Anne Arundel County.  Also featuring Live Sheep Shearing in the 18th c. way.  Music will be provided by the folk group “Red Crow”, and there will be exhibits of historic crafts.  A light lunch will be available.  House and gardens open for tour.  Admission is $2.50 per person, $5.00 per family; FOHR Members are FREE.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake is currently growing its base of Red Hat volunteers. Red Hats are a team of skilled and semi-skilled volunteers with construction experience, personality and leadership skills. They are capable of leading both small and large groups of volunteer teams to construct healthy, stable and energy-efficient homes for our partner families.Prior construction experience is not required. We will be delighted to train you!Red Hats are asked to commit to a regular volunteer schedule of at least two days per month. Volunteers are often assigned to specific projects so that they can enjoy continuous progress together with their team.Regular training sessions are now underway for new Red Hat volunteers. Please get involved today by contacting Eric Bernhardt at ebernhardt@habitatchesapeake.org or 410-366-1250 x118. In addition, In addition, Habitat is looking for dedicated volunteers to work alongside our staff to manage daily tasks in our office. This position will include performing administrative duties, such as mailings, answering phone calls and greeting visitors. To inquire about this volunteer position, please contact Renee Ferguson at rferguson@habitatchesapeake.org or 410-366-1250 x131.

Maryland Therapeutic Riding

Located in Crownsville, Maryland Therapeutic Riding (MTR) is a Premier Accredited Therapeutic Riding Center that offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with special needs. Volunteers, ages 14 and up, assist with riding lessons and are needed throughout the week to assist with horse care, barn and facility maintenance. Volunteers are also needed to assist with special events, serve on committees including fund raising, and general office duties.  All volunteers are required to attend a training session prior to beginning their volunteer service.  If you would like to attend an upcoming training session, please call Volunteer Coordinator Katie Spohn at 410-923-6800 or email volunteer@mtrinc.org.  Visit our website at www.horsesthatheal.org for volunteer training schedules and downloadable volunteer application.

• 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Sat., May 5, 2012, Derby Day Party: Sponsors, attendees, and volunteers are being sought for this gala fundraiser. There will be video horse racing, betting, a hat contest, music, food and drink, and live and silent auctions. For more information visit website at www.horsesthatheal.org.
• 9:00–1:00 pm, Sun., May 6, 2012, Clean-up Day: Volunteer clean-up helpers are needed to help restore the farm to working order after our Derby Day fundraiser. About 30 people (can be several small groups, families, etc.) are needed who are available to help walk through our large field and indoor arena looking for and cleaning up trash and other obstacles that could scare or injure the horses.
• 2:00–5:00 pm, Sat., May 12, and July 21, 2012, Volunteer Orientation Sessions: Registration is required and dates are subject to change.

Old Mill High School

Opportunities are available for volunteers to contribute to the success of Anne Arundel County high school students by serving on an Advisory Board, conducting mock job interviews with students, providing training in writing resumes, and as being a guest speaker. Old Mill High School has a need for volunteer mock job interviewer and will be conducting mock interviews May 8, 9, 10, 17 & 18, 2012.  If you or someone you know who might be interested in devoting one hour or more toward interviewing students, please click on www.surveymonkey.com/s/PR3XYQD to sign up. For more information contact Virginia Langford, VLANGFORD@AACPS.org or 410-969-9010.

SPCA of Anne Arundel County

Volunteers, age 18 and up (or 13-17 with parental accompaniment), are needed to walk dogs, socialize cats, provide foster care for “in-need” animals, help with adoption shows, bathe and brush dogs or help with any other available opportunities. Regular volunteers walk dogs, play with cats, provide foster care for “in-need” animals, help with adoption shows, bathe and brush dogs, assist potential adopters, and help with events. Training sessions are held once each month. For more information contact Kim Teter at 410-268-4388, E-mail volunteer@aacspca.org, or visit www.aacspca.org.

• 8:00 AM-12:00 Sunday, April 22, 2012 PM Cleanup Day: A large number of volunteers are needed to help to clean and spruce up the outdoor areas of the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. We will be cleaning out an overgrown area of our shelter where an Eagle Scout will be building a new play yard for our dogs. In addition, if we have enough participation we will also work on the gardens and nature trail located on SPCA grounds. For more information contact Kim Teter at 410-268-4388, E-mail volunteer@aacspca.org, or visit www.aacspca.org.

Visit the Volunteer Center’s website, www.volunteerannearundel.org/SpecialEvents  to download the free guide “Celebrating People in Action” and learn how you can volunteer beginning with Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay activities and National Electronics Museum Robot Fest through Greenscape in Annapolis to the SPCA’s Annual Walk for the Animals, and much more.

As the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County continues to celebrate its 10^th anniversary, we thank our volunteers for inspiring others to serve!

Contact the Volunteer Center at 410-897-9207 or info@volunteerannearundel.org  for more information about imaginative ways to engage in your community.  Visit us at www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org

This latest release of the WiDirect code addresses many customer requests as well as adds to stability and functionality.  Controlling a wireless deployment is an ever evolving task and the WiDirect 2.2 ver. software show how flexible the WiDirect is. Whether Hosted or Appliance based, the WiDirect can control multiple stand alone hotspots from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world.  Billing and roaming are now more flexible allowing large operators to offer service anywhere in the world.  Included in WiDirect’s 2.2 are several software enhancements to better accommodate the user’s experiences and overall capacity.  Here is a partial list of the latest updates.

• Security and stability improvements
• Support for profile specific accounts and limited access for administrators that can only see and make changes to their profile
• User account MAC address restrictions- An account can now be limited to a certain number of devices access the network
• Additional upgraded registration and billing reports
• Improved active user reporting
• FirstData payment gateway support
• Authorize.net CIM support and recurring billing
• Additional support for clustering WiDirects
• Increased Login Page Customization from GUI
• Support for the New BelAir BA20E (Basic configuration of SSID and encryption settings is available)
• Additional EnGenius EAP9550 support
• Additional AP data sent to WiDirect for AP status viewing
• Content filtering- List of sites editable from the web
• Optional LDAP Authentication for logins
• Additional options when configuring logins via RADIUS
• Additional options can be enabled through SSH:

o        The user’s registration date can be modified to give the user more time.

o        A user’s number of simultaneous connections allowed can be modified.

• Plan setup costs (charged only the first time they choose a plan on a recurring plan)
• Reports for number of connections/registrations per hour.
• Download usage reports per WiClient.
• User’s connection history shows the WiClient the user is using.
• Improved roaming between WiClients.
• Added invoice number and item description to Authorize.net payment emails.

About AllCity Wireless
AllCity Wireless is North America’s premier provider of turn-key network solutions for the delivery of enterprise-class wireless broadband and municipal WIFI deployments. The WiDirect product line provides the back-office OSS software required to run all facets of a network, in a scalable yet simple way to deploy, sell, manage the user experience, and the network itself in any sales model, be it advertisement, fee based, or a hybrid approach. Information about AllCity Wireless can be found at www.allcitywireless.com.

Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks

Volunteers are needed to help with a Community Beach clean-up at Mayo Beach Park, 4150 Honeysuckle Dr. Edgewater, MD 21037, from 9 am–noon, Sat., April 28, 2012. Tasks include planting and cleaning out flower beds and cleaning and working on camp buildings to prepare for summer day camps. History of the area and discussion of the water access and water trails will be available. Wear work clothes and closed-toe shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, work gloves, and if available: gardening tools (marked with your name) including rakes, trowels, hoes, etc. (some tools provided). Tasks will be assigned. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to register to volunteer.  Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per 6 children). Contact Wendy Scarborough for more information at RPSCAR88@aacounty.org  or 410-222-7313 ext.3554.

Bay Theatre Company

The Bay Theatre is a professional, nonprofit theatre company founded in 2002 in Annapolis, MD The theatre company also promotes theatre education for students of all ages and provides working opportunities for actors, designers, technicians and interns. Volunteers, age 16 and up, are needed for office assistance, one day per week, at the box office, and as ushers for performances. Also, hosts are needed for many of our visiting actors and directors that need a place to stay while they are in production. There is an immediate need for a House Volunteer/Manager. They would come on show nights at 6pm and organize to make sure everyone is in place, the audience gets in their seats smoothly etc. For more information contact Janet Luby at info@baytheatre.org or call 410-268-1333. (email preferred) Web site: www.baytheatre.org.

Community Preservation & Development Corp. (CPDC) Wiley H. Bates Senior Residence

The Bates Senior Residence is operated in Annapolis by CPDC, a nonprofit organization that creates and preserves financially sound, socially responsible affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. There is a current need for an Aerobics for the Mind leader from 5-6 pm, on Wed. evenings twice a month to assist the Resident Services Manager with researching and leading exercises that help stimulate older adults’ cognitive skills including: attention, memory, language skills, pattern recognition and planning. In addition, a Book Club Facilitator is needed to engage Bates Book Club members (group of senior citizens) in reading classic, popular, and fiction novels then lead them in thought-provoking discussions to delve into the book every month.  Also, a Computer Instructor & Technician is needed to assist Bates senior residents with learning basic computer and internet skills to enhance their ability to maintain social connections and to express themselves in writing.  The volunteer will also assist residents address their individual PC technical concerns. For more information and to volunteer, contact Georgina Hernandez-Norris at (410) 263-3009 or e-mail ghernandez-norris@cpdc.org.

Creating Communities

Adult volunteers are needed for the award-winning Creating Communities Arts Mentorship Academy, June 18-22 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Volunteers will help mentors run various arts classes, greet parents and guardians, serve simple meals, take attendance and participate in program activities. Volunteers are asked to give a minimum of 2-3 full days out of five for program continuity. No artistic experience is required. The Arts Mentorship Academy serves 100 economically-disadvantaged yet talented youth from Anne Arundel County. All volunteers must pass a basic background check and be ready for random drug testing. Please contact Rob Levit, rlevit@comcast.net for more information. Also visit www.creatingcommunities.net.

Light House Shelter

This emergency shelter facility provides shelter for single men and women and families and runs a transitional housing program in Annapolis. Volunteers, 18 and over, are needed for a variety of duties associated with the food program, children’s programs, facilities cleaning & maintenance, office and administration, and adult education programs. There is a current need for specific men’s and women’s clothing items; donations will be accepted only on the first and third Saturdays of each month, from 9am –Noon, and volunteers are also needed from 8:45am–noon on those days to help process the clothing.  If you are available to help, please contact the Shelter to be scheduled. In addition, volunteers are needed on Mondays, from 10–12 am to join the lunch time crew. Contact Carol Ferdock at cferdock@annapolislighthouse.org or  (410)349-5056 ext. 205. Extra volunteers may be needed for the following:

• 8:30 am, Fri., June 8, 2012, 9th Annual Friends of the Light House Golf Tournament: Sponsors and participants are being sought for this fundraiser being held at Compass Pointe in Pasadena. All proceeds go to support the Annapolis Light House Shelter. Registration starts at 7:00 am, and the shotgun start at 8:30 am. Players will enjoy a light breakfast before tee off, complimentary beverages throughout, and a delicious lunch prepared by the chefs at Compass Pointe.  Throughout the day, opportunities for raffle prizes will be available, and awards will be given at lunch for various contests, including 1st – 3rd low net foursome, men’s/women’s closest to the pin, and the men’s/women’s longest drive. Visit www.friendslhs.org to register.

METAvivor Research & Support, Inc.

This nonprofit organization, run largely by patients with metastatic/Stage IV breast cancer, supports others and builds awareness about this disease, and raises money to fund research grants specifically for metastatic breast cancer. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available to support the organization and its mission. Assistance is needed with fundraising, website design and maintenance, and advertising in the media. Volunteer board members, advisors, an auditor are also needed. For more information and to volunteer, contact Volunteer Coordinator Avis Halberstadt at 410-757-4328 or avish1@verizon.net. See Website at: www.metavivor.org. Special fundraising event for which extra volunteers may be needed:

• 8:00 AM, April 14, 2012, METAvivor Adventure Race:  This third annual triathlon race, which will include a 2-mile kayak, 15 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run begins at Key School and runs through downtown Annapolis, MD. For more information and to register see website at: www.metavivor.org. Last day to register is April 12, 2012.

Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s 7th Annual Walk for the Woods, Sat., Apr. 14, 2012

This seventh annual event takes place in the Bacon Ridge Natural Area, a 630-acre preserve of woods, wetlands, and streams in Crownsville, MD.  SRLT invites local residents to experience this natural area owned by Anne Arundel County, through the Marbury Road/Farm Road entrance which is not usually open to the public.  The “Walk for the Woods” will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with participants welcome to arrive any time before 2 p.m., choosing to hike on their own or join a guided hike. SRLT is pleased to offer this hike as a free event, but welcomes and needs the public’s donations in order to continue conserving and protecting natural lands in Anne Arundel County. No strollers are permitted. Trails may be muddy; sturdy shoes are a must. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcomed beginning at 10 a.m., but are not allowed on the guided bird, nature, or reptile hikes.  In the event of heavy rain on the 14th, the hike will be held on Sun., April 15. If you have any questions or to RSVP, contact the office at 410.424.4000 or walks@srlt.org. See website: http://www.srlt.org for more information & to register.

YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

The YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County provides comprehensive integrated services for individuals and families through domestic violence shelter and hotline; sexual assault services including a hotline, counseling, support groups and hospital accompaniment for rape victims, legal, career, counseling and family services; a mentoring  program  held after-school for middle school students and an all-girls program located at the high school. Volunteer opportunities are available for all these programs. Contact Barbara Palmer at (410) 626-7800 Ext. 114 or bpalmer@ywcaaac.org for more information. Special event:

• Noon–1:00 p.m., Fri., Apr. 27, 2012, Stand Against Racism Event: This free event is being led by the YWCA to bring together people and organizations to share in our vision of eliminating racism.  Community members are invited to form a human chain on the College Creek Bridge at St. John’s College in Annapolis to take a stand for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.  For more information, contact Stephen Isler at sisler@ywcaaac.org or 410-626-7800 x118.  

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American Red Cross Blood Services Region

Volunteers are needed to greet donors, provide customer service, and serve refreshments. The American Red Cross Donor Center is located in Glen Burnie; blood drives are situated throughout Anne Arundel County. Website: www.redcrossblood.org/gcp. Phone: 410-764-4602 Ext.1 or email karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Executive Committee is a structured group appointed by the Board of Education that provides advice to the Board on specific issues impacting educational policy, activities, and programs. The AACounty Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committee has openings for three new members on its Executive Board. The following seats are currently vacant: Chesapeake cluster elementary schools representative, Meade cluster elementary schools representative, and one at-large representative. Those interested in a position should complete an application and forward it to Teresa Tudor, Senior Manager for School and Family Partnerships, at ttudor@aacps.org or 410-222-5410. Applications can be found on the CAC page of the AACPS website, www.aacps.org/cac.

Anne Arundel County Special Olympics

Anne Arundel County Special Olympics is a non-profit organization providing sports programs to over 300 eligible athletes, ages eight to adult, with a cognitive delay or developmental disability. The program includes a variety of sports including Bocce, Cycling, Duckpin Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field; all training takes place locally and is offered to athletes free of charge. Volunteers, 16 and older, are needed as coaches in the evenings, to assist with special events, regional competitions, fundraising and more.  Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kyle Hines at 410-923-0383 or email hineskyle@hotmail.com  Web site:  www.soaamd.org.

• 4-8 pm, Sat., Mar. 31, 2102, Fun Night Fundraiser: This gala event is being held at Knights of Pythias in Annapolis features games of chance, a cake wheel, live auction, music draft beer and sodas, food from 4-6 pm, and more.  Volunteers are needed to help set up on Friday, March 30, and/or to help with the event on Saturday.  Please contact Martha Collinson, 443-926-2919.

The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region

The Arc advocates for and supports County citizens with developmental disabilities. Volunteers are needed to help with fund raising, assist in the office, with special events. Volunteers, 16 years and older, are also needed as gardening assistants at the Arc’s sensory garden in Annapolis, including plant care, patio maintenance, planting trees/shrubs, etc. and to help with leaf and yard maintenance at 30 homes the Arc manages throughout the County. Volunteers are also needed for painting at the homes and yard work for all of the spring and summer at the Spa Road office.  Contact Angie DeMoreland at (410) 268-8085 or (410) 269-1883, or e-mail: ADemoreland@thearcccr.org. Website: www.thearcccr.org. Special event for which additional volunteers may be required:

• 8:00 AM –6:00 PM Thursday May 17, 2012, 14^th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser: The fundraiser is being held at The South River Golf Club, Solomon’s Island Rd. and includes a banquet, door prizes, silent auction and more. To register for the event, visit the website at www.thearccr.org; contact Angie DeMoreland, at 410-990-1935or ademoreland@thearcccr.org for more information about registration, donations or volunteer opportunities.

Arundel Lodge, Inc.

Arundel Lodge is in need of a volunteer to staff the front desk and answer the door on Wednesday evenings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Ann Jackson at ajackson@arundellodge.org or 443-433-5942 to volunteer or for more information. Arundel Lodge is a community mental health center serving mentally ill adults.

Bello Machre, Every Step Counts, Walk and Bike-A-Thon, June 9, 2012

Volunteer your time and talent and be a part of our growing Bello Machre family.  Bello Machre provides loving homes and support to people with developmental disabilities. A wide range of opportunities are available throughout Anne Arundel County. Contact Evette at 443-702-3064 or. Special event for which there may be additional volunteer opportunities:

• 9:30 am, Sat., Jun. 9, 2012, Every Step Counts Fundraiser: Registration begins at 8:30 am for this one-mile Walk/ five-mile Bike Ride fundraiser being held at Anne Arundel Community College (rain or shine). There will be free food, music, prizes, face painting, clowns, and more. Visit the website at www.bellomachre.org for more information about registration & participation in the event, and contact Evette at volunteer@bellomachre.org or 443-702-3064 concerning volunteer opportunities.

Chesapeake Bay Trust

The Chesapeake Bay Trust announces its third year of the Chesapeake Conservation Corps initiative, a program that provides service-learning opportunities and green job training for young people through environmental and energy conservation projects. This initiative pairs young adults with organizations that provide hands-on environmental, leadership and technical training opportunities. For details about the program, volunteer opportunities, an application form, and list of participating hosts, visit the website at www.cbtrust.org/chesapeakeconservationcorps. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on May 14, 2012. For more information contact Tara Baker at tbaker@cbtrust.org  or 410-974-2941, X 102.

Patuxent Research Refuge and National Wildlife Visitors Center

There are opportunities for volunteers to become more personally involved in accomplishing the mission of Patuxent Research Refuge by assisting with public educational programs, helping with wildlife surveys and a variety of other tasks.  To take part in most of these activities, the volunteer must complete required training, sign a volunteer agreement to be kept on file, and commit to volunteering at the refuge a minimum of 8 hours per month for six months. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age for most positions, although younger volunteers can be considered if they are volunteering with their parent/guardian. Check the website http://patuxent.fws.gov for more information about volunteer opportunities and for a volunteer application form. You may also contact Diana Ogilvie, volunteer coordinator, at 301-497-5565 (Diana_Ogilvie@fws.gov) for more information. Special Events for which extra volunteers are needed:

• 1pm-3pm, Friday, April 20, 2012, Earth Day Event:  Volunteers, Ages 13+,  are needed at the North Tract entrance to Patuxent Research Refuge (off of Rt. 198, 1.4 miles east of the BW Parkway) to help remove non-native invasive plants. Bring gloves, water, bug repellent (and hand tools if available). Space is limited and registration is required. Call 301-497-5887 for more information and to register.
• 9am-12pm,Sat., April 21, 2012, Earth Day Event: Volunteers, Ages 10+ are needed to help spruce up outdoor gardens and trails at the National Wildlife Visitor Center off of Rt. 198, 1.4 miles east of the BW Parkway. Join staff and volunteers to weed, mulch, fix up trails and much more! Bring gloves, water and bug repellent if you can. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 301-497-5887.

Severn River Lions Foundation

The Foundation provides vision and hearing screenings for almost all ages in ongoing programs. Our members are all volunteers who provide these screenings while helping other organizations such as Partners in Care, Meals on Wheels and Rebuilding Together (e.g. manpower for building handicap ramps) and individuals with our Medical Equipment Loan Closet. For more information about membership and volunteer opportunities contact Susan Parks at sparks@severnriverlions.org or 410-439-5770.