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Looking to Volunteer? Here's a List of Opportunities Near Severna Park

There are many organizations in the surrounding area in need of help and the list will grow as the holidays approach. Please add one here if you of a group in need of volunteers.

The Caring Collection Inc._
Volunteers needed for Caring Collection Annual Studio Sale on Nov. 5 and 6 from noon to 5 p.m. at 1692 North Harbor Court in Annapolis. The event will help oncology patients by selling stained glass angels and sun catchers. Contact Bobbie Burnett at 410-849-5333 or email caringcollection@gmail.com.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools AVID Tutoring Program (countywide)
The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutoring Program needs volunteers to act as tutors who could commit to at least one semester of tutoring at one of the AVID sites for a minimum of one hour per week, during the regular school day. Next tutor training date: 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 11. For more information, contact Jennifer Ballard at 410 222-5458 or jballard1@aacps.org.

National Electronics Museum_
The museum near BWI Airport needs volunteers (age 14 and older) on the weekdays and weekends for education and outreach, for special events, as an administrative assistant, as collections assistants and for visitor services. Training will be provided. For more information, call Michael Simons at 410-765-0230 or email michael.simons@ngc.com. Volunteers with soldering experience needed to help with program about manmade satellites where participants will build a sensor unit on Nov. 12. Contact Rob Verbsky, museum educator, at rverbsky.nem@gmail.com for details.

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Annapolis Half Marathon
Volunteers are needed to help starting at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 19 at the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. Proceeds will benefit local organizations including Annapolis Recreation and Parks. For more information, contact volunteers@annapolishaldf.com.

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 or visit www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org.

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Here's a list of organizations that need help:

Arundel Lodge

This nonprofit has residential and day Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs for approximately 160 adults with severe mental illness. There is an immediate need for adult volunteers to drive clients to appointments. These volunteers would need a clean driving record and some may need to use their personal vehicle. Those using POVs would need insurance coverage.  Contact Ann Jackson at 443-433-5942 or ajackson@arundellodge.org. See website at www.arundellodge.org.

 

Hospice of the Chesapeake

Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking warm, caring individuals who enjoy cooking to prepare home-cooked meals for patients at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood. Volunteer training will be provided. Please call Kathy Bourgard, Director of Volunteers, at 443-837-1549 or email kbourgard@hospicechesapeake.org for more information

 

National Electronics Museum

The museum near BWI Airport serves students and the general public by collection, preservation and display of significant artifacts and literature and the commemoration of the creativity and dedication of pioneers and workers in the field of electronics. Volunteers, age 14 and up, are needed week days and weekends for education and outreach, for special events, as an administrative assistant, as collections assistants, and for visitor services. Training will be provided. To apply, call Michael Simons at 410-765-0230 or email michael.simons@ngc.com.  Apply online at web site: www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org.

 9am­–1 pm, Sat., Nov. 12, 2011, Workshop-Getting under the Skin of Satellites: During this program, 8th and 9th grade participants will learn about the engineering and science behind designing, building, launching and operating man-made satellites. Participants will also build a sensor unit. Volunteers with soldering experience are needed to help participants with the project. Contact Museum Educator Rob Verbsky at rverbsky.nem@gmail.com for more information about the workshop and to volunteer.

 

Operation Military Kids

Operation: Military Kids is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support the children and youth impacted by deployment. This initiative was officially launched in April 2005. Since its inception OMK has touched 88,000 military youth and provided information to 21,009 community members across the United States. Maryland Partners include Girl Scouts, National Guard Youth and Family Programs, Army Reserve Child, Youth, and School Services, University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development, American Legion Auxiliary, Columbia Association, all military families. The program has volunteer opportunities that range from camp counselors, to workshop facilitators. For more information contact Kendra Wells at klwells@umd.edu. See web site:  www.operationmilitarykids.org

 

Red Cross Blood Drives

Volunteers are needed to greet donors, provide customer service, and serve refreshments. The American Red Cross Donor Center is located in Glen Burnie; blood drives are situated throughout Anne Arundel County. Must be 14 years of age or older; some positions require a minimum age of 18. Must complete an application and attend a training session. Volunteers over 18 years of age will require a background check. Contact: Terry Ann Karloff at 410-764-4602 Ext.1 or 1-800-272-0094 Ext. 1 or karlofft@usa.redcross.org.  Website: www.redcrossblood.org/gcp.

 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Learn more about the Chesapeake Bay area and share your enthusiasm for nature with others by becoming a volunteer at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater MD. SERC is looking for volunteers to support its hands-on K-12 and public education programs that center on SERC research and Chesapeake Bay ecology. Volunteer, minimum age 16, opportunities accommodating various interests and schedules include: field trip assistants, canoe guides, story tellers, aquarium maintenance team, flyer distributors, toddler program organizers, fundraisers, and graphic designers. SERC provides volunteer training and continuing educational experiences.  New volunteers are also teamed up with experienced volunteers until they get their “sea legs.” For more information, contact Daniel E. Gustafson at 443-482-2217 or gustafsond@si.edu.  Web site: www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx.

 

United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteers are United Way of Central Maryland's (UWCM) lifeblood. Whether it involves painting, building, planting or serving on an advisory board, the web site at www.uwcm.org will help volunteers find an opportunity that fits. In addition, nonprofit organizations may register to list their volunteer needs at the web site. Special Volunteer Project:

Nov.1–18, 2011, Harvest of Plenty: 2-1-1 Maryland at United Way of Central Maryland– Volunteers with excellent customer service skills are needed to respond to calls from low income individual and families who are calling to participate in the Harvest of Plenty program. Many families are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult economic times. United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) is helping 2,500 families in need get a turkey and healthy sides for Thanksgiving dinner. Volunteers will receive a1-hour training. Volunteers should commit to 2-hours once a week during the 3-week program. Both training and answering program calls will be at UWMC Headquarters at 100 S. Charles St., 5th floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. For more information call 410-547-800 or email volunteer@uwcm.org to schedule hours. Also see website: www.uwcm.org/volunteer for other volunteer opportunities.

 

Women for Afghan Women

This local office of the Afghan Women’s Fund brings attention to the problems of women and children in Afghanistan and raises funds for projects to ensure human rights for Afghan women and children. Schools have been set up with supplies to serve over 1,000 girls in the countryside of Afghanistan. Volunteers, age 18 and up, with foundation knowledge or other fundraising skills are needed, especially to help with presentations before groups. WAW also has an ongoing need for donations of money, medicine, medical equipment, microscopes, and computers. Contact Fahima Vorgetts at 410-990-1160 or fahimawaw@yahoo.com or Jenny Jefferson at 410-849-8680 or jenny71530@yahoo.com.  Website: www.womenforafghanwomen.org

 

Wreaths Across America, Sat., Dec. 10, 2011 at 12 Noon

Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was formed as an extension of the Arlington Wreath Project started at Arlington Cemetery in 1992.  Last year, Annapolis National Cemetery received over 800 donated wreaths from individuals, organizations and businesses.  This outpouring of support was overwhelming.  The wreath laying ceremony welcomed over 80 volunteers.  The ceremony, with the assistance of each branch of the military, was very meaningful.  Once all the wreaths had been laid, the cemetery was a beautiful tribute to our fallen soldiers.  People driving by would stop their cars, walk the cemetery and reflect upon the sacrifice that our military makes for us every day. Often someone was spotted walking the cemetery, admiring the beauty and reflecting on its true meaning.  This program touches our community on so many levels.  We must keep it going. There are approximately 3000 graves at Annapolis National Cemetery and the goal this year is to have a wreath for each gravesite. The Annapolis community can make this happen.  Wreath donations are being sought: Visit web site: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to sponsor a wreath for $15; designate the wreath to the Annapolis National Cemetery by entering location ID code MDANCM (no Group ID# needed).  The deadline for wreath donation to be placed this holiday season is Wednesday, November 23, 2011.  To learn more and to help initiate this program at Annapolis National Cemetery, E-mail Kristina Seidel at seidelclan@verizon.net.

Kyle Bennett/Bowie Community Center Fall Pick-up Classic
Volunteers (ages 21 and older) are needed to officiate a basketball tournament to be played Nov. 19 from 2 to 10 p.m. at the . An orientation for volunteers will be held on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Volunteers must have knowledge of the rules of basketball (or a willingness to learn), be able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to work before a large audience and have good customer service skills. Contact Lora Fitzgerald at 301-464-1737 or email Lora.Fitzgerald@pgparks.com.


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