Community Volunteering

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 their Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org . A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below.   

Our children and youth
need our help!

child

An important meeting is going to be held about the needs of many of our Annapolis children and youth.

There's no greater way to change a kid's life than by providing that "dad" or "mom" influence that's absent from many of their lives. It isn't easy. That we know. But the investment of our time and love can be life-changing--for the child, for you, and for our entire community. Just a couple of hours of your time each week can do just that!

We'll discuss how you can enroll in a mentoring program for boys and girls in our community.

We'll also be discussing summer and after-school programs where your volunteer time is greatly needed--programs that will help point our young people in the right direction.

So, please join Mayor Ellen Moyer, Pastor Cheryl Menendez, Coordinator for Human Services Tony Spencer, Aldermwoman Sheila Finlayson, Director of Recreation and Parks LeeAnn Plumer, and me on Wednesday, May 7th, at 6 p.m., as we introduce you to a mentoring program for Annapolis youth.

Through our involvement, a child can find success in life. If we do nothing--a life of drugs and crime for many is almost certain.

This challenging meeting will be held in City Council Chambers at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street. If you can't personally attend, please send a representative(s) from your congregation.

If you could give two or three hours a week to help change a child's life, please join us.

Please RSVP by Tuesday noon, April 29th, at info@aldermansam.com.

A special thanks to Calvary United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church for providing refreshments for this evening.

flowersFriends of Back Creek Nature Park

The Friends are in need of several volunteers to assist with watering the recently planted eco-technology walk and memorial garden. Volunteers are needed to take responsibility to water 2 areas of the park one day a week. 

Watering entails turning on one set of soaker hoses and returning to the park to turn them off 3 or more hours later. Upon that return another set can be turned on with  the volunteer returning 3 or more hours later to turn those off. Turning the hoses on and off should take a volunteer about 10 minutes each visit (max). FOBCNP can provide more detailed directions to volunteers. 

Currently we have three volunteers and need at least 4 more. Sam Shropshire has agreed to take Sundays to water areas 1 and 2; Carrie Capuco will take Mondays to water areas 3 and 4; Kippy Burns Manuel will take Tuesdays and water areas 5 and 6. 

Volunteers can contact Carrie Capuco directly at info@capucoconsulting.com or 410 268-3706 (please leave a message).

The Crime Initiative Study

The study urgently needs volunteer for data input of crime statistics from the Annapolis Police Department.  Please contact Lee Caudle at 410-268-8772 or via e-mail at lee8722@aol.com. Must know MS Excel. Leave a message.)

red crossAmerican Red Cross-Disaster Action Team Volunteers

Anyone interested in this position can go to www.redcross-cmd.org and access information about the next orientation. Disaster Team Members receive an intense, 18-hour training course and provide: Emergency assistance & comfort to disaster victims; Survey homes for damage and losses; Authorize temporary shelter and purchases of food, clothing and other immediate emergency assistance based on needs and loss; Assist with the feeding and sheltering of disaster victims; If professionally qualified, assist with the physical and mental health needs of disaster victims; Teach disaster preparedness in local communities; Participate in local drills; and, respond locally, statewide, and nationally to different disasters. Successful candidates for this volunteer position must be age 18 or older, have effective communication skills, leadership skills and the willingness to take direction and complete assigned tasks. For more information, contact Pam Tice at 410 624-2023 or 1 800 272-0094, or ptice@arc-cmc.org

annapolis maritime museumAnnapolis Maritime Museum

The Annapolis Maritime Museum is looking for volunteers to help in the office on a regular basis.  Duties include filing, copying, data entry, word processing, and similar office duties at the Eastport location.  Volunteers will also be needed this summer (commit to at least 2 weekend days per month) to greet visitors at the Barge House which serves as interim Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Interpretive Center.  Hours are flexible. Interested individuals should contact the AMM office at 410 295-0104 or at ammoffice@annapolismaritimemuseum.org. For more information see www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org.

arcARC of Anne Arundel County

The ARC advocates for and supports County citizens with developmental disabilities/mental retardation. Volunteers are needed to help with fund raising, assist in the office, with special events and to serve on the Board of Directors. Volunteers, 16 years and older, are especially needed as gardening assistants at the Arc's sensory garden in Annapolis, including plant care, patio maintenance, planting trees/shrubs, etc. and to help with leaf and yard maintenance at 30 homes the ARC manages throughout the County. Call Angie De Moreland at 410 269-1883 or ademoreland@arcofannearundel.org. For more information see www.arcofannearundel.org.

On Thursday, May 11, at 11 a.m., volunteers are needed for the Eighth Annual Golf Challenge. Sponsors, donors, and volunteers are needed to support the causes of the ARC of AA County and The ARC of Maryland; a silent auction will also be held.  Call Angie De Moreland at 410 269-1883 or ademoreland@arcofannearundel.org. For more information see www.arcofannearundel.org.

crabChesapeake Region Accessible Boating - Fourth Sundays through October

CRAB promotes the joy of sailing in specially modified boats to persons with disabilities and their families. CRAB volunteer skippers, crewmembers and dockhands offer monthly "SailFree" events every fourth Sunday of the month from April through October from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Marina at Sandy Point State Park. Volunteers are needed year round as members of the Board of Directors, to assist with sailing programs for children of Central Special School and Maryland School for the Blind, fleet maintenance and more. Contact Don Backe at 410 626-0273. See www.crab-sailing.org

On Sunday, May 7, from 4 - 78 p.m., volunteers are needed for the Back Creek CRAB Party: This fundraiser will feature food (no crabs will be served), live entertainment, and a silent auction to benefit the organization and its goals. Contact Don Backe at 410 626-0273 to reserve tickets or volunteer to help with this event.

junior leagueJunior 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 are needed to work on projects supporting children and families, including a teen mentoring program 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: jlannapolis@toad.net.  For more information see www.jlannapolis.org.

Marjorie House

This Organization assists homeless, recovering alcohol and drug abusers with housing, food, clothing, and jobs. Volunteers, some as young as 16, help with all aspects of home repair and maintenance. Mentors for individuals and families can assist with transportation to medical appointments and assistance with alcohol/drug counseling are needed. Volunteers also assist six days a week with the "Annapolis Junque Boutique" at 520 Defense Highway that supports the work of this nonprofit. Volunteers at the Flea Market move furniture, load/unload trucks and make deliveries. Volunteers are needed to assist with a new on-line fundraising project, using eBAY and other auction/sales sites on the internet. Call Martin Keithline at 410 573-1138 or marjoriehouse@aol.com. Donations of household items, furniture, clothes, cars and more are needed.

maryland hallMaryland Hall for the Creative Arts

Maryland Hall provides a broad range of creative experiences through quality arts education and culturally diverse programs in the preforming and visual arts.  Volunteers are needed to usher at Maryland Hall performances, to assist with exhibit openings or act as docents for the two art galleries, and to assit in the office, extensive gardening or with special events.  Contact Louise White at 410 263-5533 (ext 23) or e-mail lwhite@mdhallarts.org or see www.mdhallarts.org.

secure the callSecure 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 they may be allowed. For more information contact Corey Jarman at 301 891-1676 or info@securethecall.org. For more information see www.securethecall.org

coast guard auxiliaryU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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. Contact 410 757-4848.