VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Many Volunteer positions are available through the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at 410-897-9207 or send e-mail to info@volunteerannearundel.org. Check our Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org. A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below.
Anne Arundel Community College Center for Learning Through Service
The Center for Learning Through Service at Anne Arundel Community College promotes citizenship and learning through service by providing opportunities for students, faculty and staff to serve the community. The center works with over 100 community partners to match college volunteers with community needs. For more information call 410-777-2366 or E-mail smweiner@aacc.edu. Web: www.aacc.edu/servicelearning.
- 10 am–1:30 pm, Thurs., Feb. 4, 2010, Community Service Fair: Agencies utilizing volunteers are invited to attend the Fair at the Student Union Bldg. on the Arnold campus to promote their services, resources, and to recruit potential volunteers. Community College service-learning students will be seeking placements for the Spring Term. Snow date for the event will be Wed., Feb. 10. To reserve a table, contact Shauna Drye at sldrye@aacc.edu or 410-777-2053 by Jan. 28.
Anne Arundel County Community Action Partnership, Inc.
The Empowerment Services Program needs volunteers for two hours at least one day/week for 2 hours to assist in case management and family mentoring by referring clients to agency programs and other partnership resources and with client goal setting to achieve self-sufficiency. Client Services Aide volunteers are needed at least one-day/week in the office to assist program staff by following up calls, tracking clients, and referring clients to assistance resources. A Community Outreach Specialist is needed to attend community events and to establish new partnerships with other agencies to promote programs, especially The Energy Assistance Program. The latter program also needs volunteer help with energy assistance intake and program requirements. The Senior Nutrition program needs servers to help at 21 senior nutrition sites throughout the county. Translators (primarily Spanish) are needed for client advocacy, delivery of program services, and for translation of program materials. Homework tutors (K-12) are needed at Woodside Gardens to help with homework assignments and mentoring of community children. Call 410-626-1900 or E-mail: bangus@aaceoc.com for more information. Web site: www.aaceoc.com
Historic Annapolis Foundation
Volunteers are needed in the areas of museum tours and education, historic preservation and conservation, horticulture, curatorial projects, public programs and special events, membership services, and marketing. William Paca House guides present tours on weekdays and weekends. Come and learn about Colonial life; volunteers will be trained to interpret for others what life was like during this time. For more information, contact Karen Sank at 410-990-4539 or karen.sank@annapolis.org. Website: www.annapolis.org.
- Upcoming Volunteer Docent Training/Public Lectures lasting no longer than 1½ hours which are intended to train new volunteers, but the public is also welcome: 12 Noon & 7 PM, Wed., Jan. 20, The Paca and Chew Families; 12 Noon & 7 PM, Wed., Jan. 27, William Paca’s Political Life, 12 Noon & 7 PM, Wed., Feb. 10, Slavery and Servitude; and, 12 Noon & 7 PM, Wed., Feb. 17, 2010, Domestic Life in the Paca Household.
Hospice of the Chesapeake
This nonprofit organization helps families care for terminally ill loved ones in their homes or a home-like setting or wherever they need care. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions to support its programs. Contact Kathy Bourgard at 443-837-1549 or Kbourgard@hospicechesapeake.org.
- 1–4 p.m., Sun., Feb. 7, 2010, Chocolate & Champagne Affair: The Hospice Auxiliary is seeking vendors and/or sponsors as well as participants for this fundraiser at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront hotel. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of delectable samplings of chocolate items, including cakes, cookies, ice cream and candies from area restaurants and vendors. Champagne will be available as well. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Hospice of the Chesapeake Auxiliary co-chairpersons Rose Brice or Vesta Phiel at (410) 757-5260.
Junior League of Annapolis
This organization reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who share an interest in and commitment to volunteerism and community service. Volunteers needed to work on projects supporting children and families, including the Teen Empowerment and Mentoring Program (TEAM) in conjunction with the Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Women’s and Children’s Division, the September Back to School Book Bag project, to assist with fundraising, serve on Board of Directors and support other programs and services. Call 410-224-8984 or e-mail: admin@jlannapolis.org. Website: www.jlannapolis.org
- 11:00 a.m–3:00 p.m, Sat., Jan. 30, 2010, Kids in the Kitchen: The Junior League and Whole Foods Market Annapolis at Annapolis Towne Center at Parole invite the community to join us for a fun-filled afternoon of food tasting, easy-to-make cooking demonstrations, healthy recipes, shopping guides, and tips from a registered dietician. These free, hands-on activities will educate parents and children about nutritional choices and how to prepare healthy meals and snacks that are tasty and affordable. For more information contact Stacie at 410) 224-8984 or publicrelations@jlannapolis.org.
- 6–10 pm, Sun., March 21, 2010, 11th Annual Chefs by the Bay: The extremely popular Chefs by the Bay gourmet tasting gala being held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel features fabulous local chefs, a live and silent auction, as well as lively music. Proceeds benefit the many community programs of the Junior League of Annapolis. For more information and to buy tickets online visit web site: www.jlannapolis.org.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults provides free support programs, education, and resources to benefit young adults affected by cancer, as well as their family and friends, while promoting awareness and prevention of cancer. Volunteers, 18 and up, with good communication and organizational skills are needed to be community educators (members of the speaker’s bureau) to give at least 3 presentations a year to inform about cancers and UCF services. Cancer survivors- those who have lived with, through, or beyond cancer- are also ideal community educators. Training will be provided. Contact Kelly Lance, Volunteer Coordinator, at 410-964-0202 Ext. 105, 1-888-393- FUND, or by e-mail at kelly@ulmanfund.org
We are currently looking for someone that is available 2 days a week to assist with program development, marketing, and administration. If you enjoy combining fitness with a cause, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! To learn more about this program, please visit www.runtri.org or contact Sarah Gordon at sarah@ulmanfund.org Website: www.ulmanfund.org.
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland
UCP of Southern Maryland provides services and opportunities to children and adults with disabilities in Anne Arundel, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions including; placing and picking up donation canisters, special event assistance, office assistant, board of directors & committee members, companionship, assisting with recreational/crafts activities, handyman, gardening/yard work, and more. To volunteer, please contact the Annapolis office at (410) 224-4205 or email ucpinfo@ucpsm.org Web site: www.ucpsm.org.
Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center
The Center exists to preserve and present the history of the Wiley H. Bates High School by designing and installing exhibits highlighting accomplishments of Bates alumni and faculty. There is an ongoing need for volunteers, age 14 and up, to conduct exhibit tours and learn to become docents at the Center. Volunteers will receive orientation training and must have the ability to speak clearly, a willingness to learn, and an interest in history as well as a general knowledge of the community. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinators Vincent Leggett at 410-570-1187 or Betty Mack at 410-266-5004.
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Fay R. Mauro
Executive Director
Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County
2666 Riva Road, Suite 130
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-897-9207
fay@volunteerannearundel.org www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org
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