Volunteer Center Serving Howard County

The Conservation Stewardship Project, a joint program of the Howard County Master Gardeners and the Howard County Recreation & Parks, targets the problem of controlling invasive exotic plant species in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA). Volunteer work dates occur monthly from March through November, skipping July and August. Each date includes an educational component concerning the target invasive species or work area for the day. The meeting location varies by month. Contact jclaffy@howardcountymd.gov for details. Note: To signup a volunteer that does not meet the minimum age only the minimum age with adult age, parents/adults need to create a team which includes themselves and the volunteer(s) that are under age. The parent/adult can then “sign up with a team” for the opportunity selecting the team members who will volunteer. Click here for more information related to Family & Youth Group Volunteers.

Columbia, MD

6/25/19 9:00 AM +more

Learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of local seniors by providing rides for medical appointments, shopping, social outings and other needs. No set schedule is required. Simply provide the rides that are convenient to your home, office, and daily routines. Volunteers are welcome to bring their children along when volunteering for a fantastic family service experience. Contact Patrice or Holly at volunteer@neighborride.org / 410-884-7433 for more information. You can also view a video about volunteering at: http://neighborride.org/wordpress/volunteer/.

Columbia, MD

6/25/19 9:30 AM +more

Come join the "Make a Memory that Matters" movement by helping feed the marginalized citizens of Maryland a meal. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, work in the dish room and maintain the dining room. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 5pm, no later than 5:15pm, to help serve from 5-7pm, and wrap up from 7-7:15pm. Each dinner (weekly on Tuesday & Wednesday) has 15 available volunteer slots. The age requirement to serve food is 16 years old; 14 years old to help in the other areas.

Baltimore, MD

6/25/19 5:00 PM +more

We are looking for volunteers who will disseminate flyers within the Laurel Vicinity. Designated places include Apartment Complex, African Stores, Parking lots, Strip Malls, Churches, Laurel Town Center, Columbia mall, all neighboring Community Centers (i.e Russett Community, North Laurel Community Center ) and so on. Volunteers will have the opportunity to talk to folks about our exciting programs. If you are interested to support us, kindly stop by at the PACAC Studio on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Address is: 8576 Laureldale Drive, Laurel MD 20724 For more information please e-mail us at info@pacafricancultures.org or call : 301-256-2842

Maryland City, MD

6/26/19 10:00 AM +more

On this day, we gather at the 7-Eleven and travel to the Happy Helpers Headquarters, where we prepare sandwiches and goodies for the homeless. You can meet at Happy Helpers headquarters located at 1550 Catons Center Drive Halethorpe, MD 21227 at 11:30am. Note: To signup a volunteer that does not meet the minimum age only the minimum age with adult age, parents/adults need to create a team which includes themselves and the volunteer(s) that are under age. The parent/adult can then “sign up with a team” for the opportunity selecting the team members who will volunteer. Click here for more information related to Family & Youth Group Volunteers.

Glen Burnie, MD

6/29/19 11:00 AM +more

Robotics teams from around the world will be in Howard County participating in the Maryland Tech Invitational during the last weekend in June. As part of this event, the USRA STEMaction Center is hosting a team social for these groups to socialize and participate in STEM Challenges and games. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following: Food Line, 1.5 hours: 2 people needed to monitor distribution of food Game Attendants, 2.5 hours: 7 needed to man board/video games and facilitate activities for middle and high school students. DJ/emcee, 2.5 hours: 1 person needed to operate sound system and make announcements, all equipment provided. Meals and specific instructions will be provided for all volunteers.

Columbia, MD

6/29/19 6:30 PM

On this day, we distribute all the food, clothes, and love we have to the homeless, in person. We meet at the 7-Eleven, located at: 7701 Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 around 12:45pm. Additionally, the distribution center is located at Our Daily Bread: 725 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202. You can meet here at 1:30pm. Note: To signup a volunteer that does not meet the minimum age only the minimum age with adult age, parents/adults need to create a team which includes themselves and the volunteer(s) that are under age. The parent/adult can then “sign up with a team” for the opportunity selecting the team members who will volunteer. Click here for more information related to Family & Youth Group Volunteers.

Baltimore, MD

6/30/19 1:00 PM +more

Help set up, check in participants, serve a pizza dinner, and clean up at our annual pool party at Lifetime Fitness. Spanish speakers are needed. Thank you for your interest and for your support of individuals with autism and their families in Howard County. NOTE: Your volunteer sign up will be confirmed when you receive an email with instructions from the HCAS office AND submit a signed HCAS Volunteer Application Form (available at http://www.howard-autism.org/about-us/volunteers/). If HCAS does not receive your Volunteer Application Form, we will assume you cannot make the event. This opportunity is eligible for service hours. Bring your form for a signature.. Need 14 volunteers. Note: To signup a volunteer that does not meet the minimum age only the minimum age with adult age, parents/adults need to create a team which includes themselves and the volunteer(s) that are under age. The parent/adult can then “sign up with a team” for the opportunity selecting the team members who will volunteer. Click here for more information related to Family & Youth Group Volunteers.

Columbia, MD

7/7/19 5:45 PM

Volunteering Made Easy Audience: Community members interested in learning how to identify and participate in volunteer opportunities that meet their schedule and interests. Cost: Free, but registration is required Discover how to connect with local and regional organizations that are recruiting volunteers for general opportunities as well as skilled project specialists. If you've wondered if volunteering was right for you or if you always wanted to volunteer but weren't quite sure how to begin, this one-hour session is for you. For questions, contact Pam at pam@volunteerhoward.org or call 410-715-3179. Hope to see you there! In the event of inclement weather, check here for cancellations or delays.

Columbia, MD

7/10/19 6:00 PM +more

About the Distribution Center: The Foncham Distribution Center offers donated general merchandise and home products to nonprofit organizations through a unique partnership with local and national retailers. The retailers donate their new, overstocked, and returned items that would usually go to a landfill to the Foncham Distribution Center. The Foncham Distribution Center then makes these items available to nonprofits so that they can save funds and continue to meet the needs of families, individuals, and veterans faced with economic challenges. About the Event: Sorting, unpacking, and displaying donations. Testing and assembling bicycles, furniture and small appliances. Note: To signup a volunteer that does not meet the minimum age only the minimum age with adult age, parents/adults need to create a team which includes themselves and the volunteer(s) that are under age. The parent/adult can then “sign up with a team” for the opportunity selecting the team members who will volunteer. Click here for more information related to Family & Youth Group Volunteers.

Landover, MD

7/13/19 9:00 AM

Registration is required!! Register to volunteer by clicking HERE. Note: This event is weather dependent Date: Saturday, July 13, 2019 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Meeting Location: We will be meeting on location at the historic Bostwick House. It is located at 3901 48th St. in Bladensburg, MD 20710. You can access it from Annapolis Rd, Kenilworth Ave, and Quincy St. There is a fence around the property with one, large gate that will be open. Enter the property at this gate and proceed up the driveway up the hill. Please pull up the driveway as far as you can so others can fit behind you. Click here for a map of the location. Description: Join staff from the Anacostia Watershed Society at our plant nursery site, the Bostwick House. You will be helping with nursery maintenance and/or plant propagation. This work could involve walking on uneven surfaces, bending, and lifting. You will also have the opportunity to learn from staff about this historic site. We will provide all necessary tools and training for this event. Physical Requirements: This event will likely involve digging, lifting, and bending. Participants will be expected to wear closed-toed shoes for the duration of the event. If you think any of the physical requirements will be problematic, please let us know or consider joining another event. Registration is required. Please register at least 2 days prior to the event date you chose to volunteer in order to receive additional information regarding proper clothing, etc. Please register here at this link: https://anacostiaws.salsalabs.org/71319plantnurserywkdyatbostwick/index.html?page=register For more information, contact Emily Castelli at ecastelli2@anacostiaws.org or call 301-699-6204 x103.

Bladensburg, MD

7/13/19 10:00 AM

Camp Inclusion is a summer day camp in Howard County designed for students with and without special needs ages 12-21. Every summer, we recruit high school and college aged students looking for volunteer hours & experiences to serve as our camp volunteers. Volunteers must be between the ages of 16 and 21 and experience working with children is preferred but not required. Individuals under 16 are encouraged to register for the program as a Peer Camper. Camp operates the weeks of July 22-26, July 29- Aug 2, Aug 5-9, and Aug 12-16. We require that volunteers dedicate at least 5 days during this time to be considered for a volunteer position, preferably five consecutive days in a given week. To Express Interest in volunteering for a session(s), click on one of the dates below in the session(s) of your choice and Express Interest. The system will pull in all days for that session. Application deadline July 19, 2019. Volunteer training will be held on Friday, July 19th. After expressing interest, please fill out the application at the link below. Once application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email. Camp Inclusion Volunteer Information and Application Thank you for volunteering at Camp Inclusion! If you have any questions you may contact the Opportunity coordinator by clicking on the link in the Express Interest Box below.

Glenelg, MD

7/22/19 8:00 AM +more

Are you or your organization new to the Volunteer Center or do you want to learn about the new updated HandsOn Connect system? Join us for an introductory session to learn how to effectively utilize the system to recruit and manage your volunteers including a discussion of things to consider when creating and entering opportunities. We'd also like to hear what you'd like to get out of the session in order to better meet your needs. When you register, answer two brief questions to help us better serve you.

Columbia, MD

7/24/19 3:00 PM +more

We are a non profit organization raising awareness on hepatitis and related liver diseases. We are having a fundraising event, "Charity Night of Fun with WAHA Initiative", on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 6:30pm to 11pm in Gambrills Maryland. We are in need of volunteers to help on the day of the event. Volunteers are needed for the following, 1. Registration (6 volunteers) 2. Social media (1 volunteer to post on social media) 3. Servers ( 4 volunteers) 4. Operate projector (1 volunteer)

Gambrills, MD

7/27/19 5:30 PM

Registration is required!! Register to volunteer by clicking HERE. Note: This event is weather dependent Date and Time: Monday, July 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 Project: Come to the River! Learn about the natural and cultural history of the Anacostia River while helping to improve its health! Participants will paddle in canoes in pairs (or trios) and remove trash in the Anacostia River. Gloves, personal flotation devices, and bags will be provided. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, ospreys, herons, cormorants, beavers, and foxes! If you have any physical limitations, please let us know by emailing Emily at ecastelli2@anacostiaws.org so we can make arrangements to make your volunteer service more enjoyable. Registration is required. Please register at least 2 days prior to the event date you chose to volunteer in order to receive additional information regarding proper clothing, etc. Register here: https://anacostiaws.salsalabs.org/72919canoecleanupbwp/index.html

Bladensburg, MD

7/29/19 6:00 PM