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 info@volunteerannearundel.org or 410-897-9207. Check our Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org. A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below.
Anne Arundel County Commission for Women
The Commission for Women is seeking volunteers to help address the issues important to women and families in the county. The Commission serves as a resource and advocacy group and advises officials on issues of significance to women. The Commission consists of 16 members representing a diverse cross section of the community and appointed by the County Executive for a two-year term; appointees are expected to attend monthly meetings ad hoc committees and working group sessions, a one-day annual planning retreat and commission sponsored events. For more information call 410-222-1090, email: co-chairs@aacountycw.org or visit www.aacountycw.org.
Bates (Wiley H.) Senior Residence (Community Preservation & Dev. Corp.–CPDC)
This 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 an immediate need for a volunteer computer instructor to train and assist residents in the use of computers in the computer lab. For more information, contact Judy Craig at 410-263-1860 or 410-263-1866 or e-mail jcraig@cpdc.org. See web site: www.cpdc.org.
PKD Foundation, Baltimore Chapter
The mission of the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation, Baltimore Chapter is to assist, on a regional and local basis, the national efforts to promote research to find a cure for PKD and to improve the care and treatment of those it affects. A new Volunteer Chapter Coordinator (age 19 and up) is needed to motivate and lead others in fundraising, lobbying, educating the public, organizing events and helping people affected by PKD. The Chapter Coordinator would ideally have skills in leadership, organization, motivation and fund raising and be available to stay in the job at least two years. Contact Northeast Volunteer Manager, Taryn Egelanian at taryne@pkdcure.org or by phone at 703-599-0657 if you are interested. See web site at: www.pkdcure.org.
Providence Center
Providence Center is a nonprofit that provides employment, vocational training, recreational, retirement, medical day care, and transportation services to developmentally disabled adults. There are immediate openings for volunteers, including mature high school students, in: 1) Arnold as Pottery & Horticultural Assistants, Activity Center & Baldwin Industries Woodworking Aides, and Friendly Visitors; 2) Millersville as Activity Center & Arts Class Aides, Crafts, Woodshop, & Pottery Assistants; and 3) Pasadena as Senior Program Assistant. Times during the week are flexible. Opportunities are available to complete service learning requirements. Contact Aimee Bullen at 410-766-2212 X110 or abullen@providencecenter.com. See Website: www.providencecenter.com.
Secure the Call
This local coalition of over 120 organizations collects used and unwanted cell phones and redistributes them as 911 emergency only phones. Volunteers, age 18 and up, are needed to form groups and go into mapped parts of Anne Arundel County to place Secure the Call phone collection barrels in any place it may be allowed. For more information call (301) 891-2900 or E-mail info@securethecall.org. Web site: www.securethecall.org
Save the Coconuts
Originally formed as a walking team to raise funding through participation in the Susan G. Komen and Avon Walks for Breast Cancer in Washington, DC, “Save The Coconuts” is now a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to fight breast cancer in the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County areas. Volunteers are being sought for a variety of tasks associated with local fundraising, please call or email Marie Dall’Acqua at 410-353-1552, Kelly Lange at 410-491-5760, or email coconuts@savethecoconuts.org. Volunteers are needed for the following fundraising activities:
STARS – Speakers, Tutors, Achievement, Retention, Success
STARS is an initiative located at the Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel, Maryland. STARS works with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to help with achieving academic goals and the necessary life skills to be a success. Adult male and female volunteers are needed as mentors and/or tutors to work students between the ages of 16 and 24. Tutors are needed in math and reading to help them prepare for GED and college entrance tests. Tutoring is offered on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:15. Tutors may work one or both days each week. Mentors are also needed to work with same population as above. Mentors will be an adult friend to the students and help with setting and reaching vocational, academic and personal goals to be a success in the world. The students needing the volunteers are very motivated and have a strong desire to succeed in the goals they have set for themselves. If you have a heart for young people and would like the opportunity to help set a marvelous student on a positive and successful path, please contact: Gloria Coliton (301) 362-6045 or Coliton.gloria@jobcorps.org. To find out what our volunteers have to say about their experiences and our students visit their blog at www.starswatcher.wordpress.com.
Timothy House
This residential facility for the elderly and persons with disabilities needs volunteers to help residents with daily living tasks and handy repairs so that residents can stay independent in their homes. Contact Fred Killian at 301-595-5191 or 410-269-5931.
USO Outreach Center, Ft Meade
USO is a non profit organization serving the military and their families through a variety of events and activities, many of which are supported by volunteers. We need volunteers with the skills or experience for the following areas: Administration, Scheduling, Decorating, Event Planning, Outreach, Photography, Property, Publicity and Website. Specific events and activities for which need your help are: Latin Beats, BUNCO, Health/Fitness, Sweetheart Dinner Dance, Children’s Fall Festival, and more. For more information and to volunteer, contact Charlynn Sunderland, Fort Meade USO Outreach Coordinator at 410-305-0660 or charlynn.sunderland@us.army.mil
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Annapolis Flotilla 23-1
Volunteers are needed to assist the Coast Guard in non-law-enforcement programs, including public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environment protection and more. For more information, contact Walter Discenza at 410-956-5444 or wdiscenza@aol.com. Web site: http://AnnapolisCGAux.org/
Volunteer Mobilization Center (VMC) Exercise, August 21, 2010
10:30 am -2:30 pm, Saturday, August 21, 2010, Volunteer Mobilization Center Exercise: A disaster VMC Exercise is being held at Savage Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD 20723. Participants will experience and test the VMC process used by Howard and Anne Arundel County Volunteer Centers to help manage spontaneous volunteers used to mitigate the effects of a disaster such as a hurricane. Registering such volunteers is more than just paperwork. Community volunteers who are trained to help with this process are encouraged to participate. If you are willing to assist with the coordination of human resources following a disaster, call 410-715-3179 or email pam@volunteerhoward.org to register or to obtain more information.
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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
