Volunteering is Fun!

Hello Volunteers, 

Did you know? During May and June, there are not as many volunteers signing up for projects as there are throughout the rest of the year. This impacts the amount of work we’re able to accomplish with our nonprofit and community partners.  You are needed!  See below for some ways you can give back or search our website for more.

Youth Triathlon

LOTS of volunteers are needed for the 11th Annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon, Sunday June 18, 6:30am – 10:00am. Children ages 7-17 are challenged in this Swim, Bike, Run event at Truxtun Park. They SWIM in the Truxtun Park pool; BIKE through City parks and adjoining roads; and RUN through Truxtun’s trails. You can help the children have an enjoyable and safe event. Race tee shirts provided for all volunteers! Race starts at 251 Pump House Rd. Annapolis, Md. (Truxtun Park Pool). Sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b48ada82ba2ff2-truxtun   For questions contact Jen Jennings   jmjennings@annapolis.gov or 410.263.7958

Superhero Camp

Volunteer support is needed to help our local Annapolis community children build a strong, healthy, self-esteem, while discovering their inner-awesome superpowers. Our own Annapolis Police Department is partnering with the professional leaders of the LAA Flagship Class of 2017 to create this sustainable, annual, summer Superhero Camp, with the goal of nurturing character, courage, and confidence in children. Volunteers are needed August 14, 15, 16 (9:00am-3:00pm) either for an hour, half-day, full-day, or all three days. There are 25 children that could use your mentoring to assist in reading, doing activities related to supporting a healthy self-esteem, and being there for them as a caring adult. Please call Dona for details and to schedule your volunteer time: 410-224-3878.

Be at the Finish Line

June 22-26, Volunteers are needed for the Race Across America Finish. Race Across America (RAAM) is the storied endurance bicycle race starting in Oceanside, CA and ending in Annapolis, MD (3000 miles); it is known as the toughest on the planet and is something not to be missed. BikeAAA is working with RAAM to be sure that volunteers are always at the finish line to help teams come in. Volunteers are needed to take a 6-hour shift during the time of the race finish from June 22-26, 2017. Share in the accomplishment and excitement! Volunteers who take a shift will receive a free t-shirt. Volunteers dedicating 12 hours or more of their time will receive a complimentary ticket to the finishing banquet on Mon. evening. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jeff Magnuson at jeff@raceacrossamerica.org.

Harmony House

Yard Work is needed at Harmony House, the Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services’ family visitation home located off Mountain Road in Pasadena.  This home allows foster children and youth to visit with their families in a safe and comfortable home setting. Volunteers are needed this summer to trim the bushes, cut back and pull weeds, wash windows and other outdoor clean up.  If you’re interested please contact Marquis Keene, Volunteer Coordinator at 410-269-4461 or email marquis.keene@maryland.gov

Boys & Girls Club Needs You

There are many different types of volunteers needed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Your skill set, interest and enthusiasm can easily be matched for a short or long term volunteer position. Whether you have specialized skills, love to be around kids, or want to help in the office, there are many ways to help.  You could also join BGCAA’s Mentoring Community and help change, or even save, the life of a child. The commitment is one hour a week during Club Hours (after school during the academic year or during the day in the summer). We ask that Mentors commit to the program for a minimum of three months. All volunteers and mentors are required to fill out a Volunteer Application. For more information about Volunteer or Mentoring opportunities please email Volunteer@bgcaa.com or call 410-263-2542.

Gratitude for our Veterans

Grateful Heart is a nonprofit whose mission is to significantly improve the spiritual, mental, financial and physical well-being of all Veterans by providing comprehensive counseling and referral services. Grateful Heart is looking for individuals to assist with the day-to-day operations of an organization that is compassionate about making the lives of others better. Some of the activities that will be performed by our volunteers will include; Client Information Intake, Social Media Monitoring, Organizational Files, Digitization/Office Automation, and Program Marketing & Outreach. With your help, Grateful Heart will be able to fulfill its Vision of “Serving each Veteran with Passion, Power and Purpose.” For more information, contact Kenneth Heyward, Executive Director, at kenneth.heyward@gratefulheartcvs.org or 301-880-9255. http://www.gratefulheartcvs.org/

Saturday, June 24 is the 2nd annual Susan G. Komen Promise Ride event! The Promise Ride is a one day organized fundraising bike ride on a beautiful 10, 34, or 65 mile routes on country roads. The ride begins and ends at South River High School, 201 Central Ave, Edgewater.

Volunteers are needed 6/24, 5:30am-9:30am or 10:30am-2:30pm to assist with rider registration, setting up tents, helping with breakfast, assisting at rest stops, and more! Groups, children, and families are all welcome. Browse the website to see all available positions.  promiseride.komenmd.org/volunteer

Call or email Sasha Lea, Community Outreach Manager with Susan G. Komen Maryland with any questions. 410-938-8990 slea@komenmd.org.