Volunteer Center Serving Howard County

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. Camp operates the weeks of July 23-27, July 30- Aug 3, Aug 6-10, and Aug 13-17. 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. Volunteer training will be held on Friday, July 20th. Camp Inclusion Volunteer Information and Application

Glenwood, MD

7/23/18 8:00 AM +more

Project Linus of Howard County is in need of adults to sew labels onto donated blankets. Very basic sewing skills are all that is needed. We meet at the Bain Senior Center in Columbia on the second and fourth Mondays from 9 - 11:30am.

Columbia, MD

7/23/18 9:00 AM +more

Students at all three of our community centers will be reading a variety of books this summer, and volunteers are needed to help lead discussions with small groups of students! Volunteers are asked to commit to the entirety of the program at their chosen site (missing 1 or 2 dates, with notice, is okay - we know people have vacations and other summer plans!). All Book Clubs will be starting the week of July 2nd and will continue into mid-August. Book Clubs: The Park House (200 S. Linwood Ave, 21224): Tuesdays, from 10:00-11:00am Thursdays, from 9:00-10:00am The POWER House (316 S. Caroline St, 21231): Mondays, from 10:00-11:00am Wednesdays, from 10:00-11:00am The UA House at Fayette (1100 E. Fayette St, 21202): Mondays, from 9:30-10:00am Tuesdays, from 9:30-10:00am Wednesdays, from 9:30-10:00am Thursdays, from 9:30-10:00am To sign-up or view event dates/times, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e49acaa2ea7fa7-summer Note: If you cannot commit to multiple days in a week, we will ask that you at least commit to one day per week!

Baltimore, MD

7/23/18 9:00 AM +more

After the devastating flood of May 27, 2018, the Ellicott City Partnership began providing disaster relief for the Main St. merchants and residents. Recently, we were asked to store cleanup supplies at our office location at Sheppard Pratt/Taylor Manor, 4100 College Ave. 21043. We are seeking volunteers to assist us with unloading supplies (gloves, paper towels, bleach, water) from trucks into our new supply center. Volunteers would be needed at approximately 11 a.m. several days during the week of July 23-27.

Ellicott City, MD

7/23/18 11:00 AM +more

A-OK Mentoring-Tutoring, Inc is actively seeking volunteers! We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to participate in the organization! A-OK Volunteers serve as mentors and tutors for elementary school children and middle school youth in Howard County schools and in community afterschool programs. Information Sessions are held regularly to learn more about A-OK Mentoring-Tutoring and available volunteer opportunities. Upcoming Information Sessions Wednesday, July 25th at 11am Hawthorn Center 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia or Tuesday, August 21st at 3pm Howard County Library Central Branch Warfield Meeting Room 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia ​​​​​​​ Please register at www.aokmentor.org NeighborRide available upon request. *Volunteer work with A-OK requires weekday, daytime hours. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.

Columbia, MD

7/25/18 11:00 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

8/7/18 9:00 AM +more

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

8/23/18 6:00 PM

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.

Columbia, MD

9/25/18 9:00 AM +more

Volunteers are needed for Columbia Association’s (CA) annual Columbia BikeAbout, a free event being held this year on Saturday, September 29, 2018 organized by CA and the Columbia Archives. Volunteers will assist with traffic control and directions, and they will act as guides along the 12-mile route. Flexible shifts are available between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Training — and a free T-shirt — will be provided for those volunteering to help. Traffic volunteers will be stationed along our 12 mile route throughout the pathway system. Traffic assistance consists of asking bike riders to stop and wait for car traffic to pass. Please do not stop traffic. Knowledge of pathways in the villages of Wilde Lake, Harper's Choice, Hickory Ridge and Town Center, or ability to identify locations using pathway map is a plus. To learn more about the BikeAbout visit our web page here.

Columbia, MD

9/29/18 8:30 AM

Volunteers are needed for Columbia Association’s (CA) annual Columbia BikeAbout, a free event being held this year on Saturday, September 29, 2018 organized by CA and the Columbia Archives. Volunteers will be outgoing and interested in learning about Columbia's history. Several historical sites are located along the 12-mile route. Flexible shifts are available between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Training — and a free T-shirt — will be provided for those volunteering to help. History site volunteers will be provided a script about their site. During the event volunteers will answer questions from BikeAbout participants about the site. We will provide volunteers with information to answer questions. Some sites work better with two history volunteers - please let me know if you have a friend you'd like to volunteer with. Knowledge of pathways in the villages of Oakland Mills and Long Reach, or ability to identify locations using pathway map is a plus. To learn more about the BikeAbout visit our web page here.

Columbia, MD

9/29/18 9:00 AM

We are hosting a Fundraising Embassy Party where we showcase our organization. The event is at the Embassy of Nigeria Washington DC, on Saturday September 29, 2018 at 7pm. We need a videographer to record this event. This is an opportunity to travel to Nigeria without leaving the United States. Applicant must be at least 18, complete application and background check.

Washington, DC

9/29/18 6:00 PM

We are hosting a Fundraising Embassy Party where we showcase our organization. The event is on Saturday September 29, 2018 at 7pm.  We need volunteers in photography with idk capabilities. Responsible for taking pictures of the event and also taking backdrop pictures of guests and emails to guests. This is an opportunity of traveling to Nigeria without leaving the United States. Applicants must be at least 18, complete application and background check.

Washington, DC

9/29/18 6:00 PM

Help us run our Autism Walk/5K Run by helping out with pre-registration packet pick-up on Wednesday, October 3 from 5 to 8 pm at Road Runner Sports, 6630 Marie Curie Drive, Elkridge, MD. Need 3 volunteers. Once volunteers sign up, they will receive an email from the volunteer lead. Please follow the instructions on the email/contact the office or we will assume you cannot make the event. This opportunity is eligible for service hours.

Elkridge, MD

10/3/18 5:00 PM

Help us run our Walk/5K by registering people on-site. Need 6 volunteers. Once volunteers sign up, they will receive an email from the volunteer lead. Please follow the instructions on the email/contact the office or we will assume you cannot make the event. This opportunity is eligible for service hours.

Ellicott City, MD

10/6/18 9:00 AM

Help us run our Walk/5K by helping to clean up after the event. Need 8 volunteers. Once volunteers sign up, they will receive an email from the volunteer lead. Please follow the instructions on the email/contact the office or we will assume you cannot make the event. This opportunity is eligible for service hours.

Ellicott City, MD

10/6/18 9:00 AM