Anne Arundel Volunteer Notes
July 5, 2009
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Organization seeks a volunteer to update the referral base for mental health services in the county and surrounding metro area, and other administrative tasks. Donations of office supplies are welcomed. Call 410-975-0067 for more information.
July 5, 2009
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The Four Rivers Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town and South County works to revitalize local communities and encourage collaborative partnerships through heritage tourism and preservation.
July 5, 2009
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Reserve Officer Program. The uniformed officers assist sworn officers in traffic control, administrative duties, community relations and other tasks.
July 5, 2009
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The City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department seeks volunteers to help with the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the parks. Members of groups will do plantings, water and weed gardens and be on the lookout for problems that need to be addressed. To volunteer and get more information, call 410-263-7993.
July 5, 2009
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Volunteers are needed for Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails to adopt flower beds in the Glen Burnie and Severna Park areas. Individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, call 410-647-9130.
June 21, 2009
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The Annapolis Maritime Museum needs volunteers to staff the McNasby Oyster Company Building from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Volunteers will be trained to interpret the museum's current and up-coming exhibits, themes and education programs. They must be enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to learn. Experience or education in history, maritime heritage or teaching is helpful but not required. For more information, call 410-295-0104 or go to amaritime.org.
June 21, 2009
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Hospice of the Chesapeake is looking for people who enjoy cooking to assist staff members in the kitchen at the Creston G. Tate and Betty Jane Tate Foundation Chesapeake Hospice House, 817 S. Camp Meade Road in Linthicum. Volunteers are needed to work a four-hour shift once a week, either in the morning or afternoon. Training will be provided. For more information, call 443-837-1549.
June 21, 2009
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Bridges Community Development Center, a community-based nonprofit that provides after school and summer programs for underprivileged, marginalized and at-risk youth, is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to work as program assistants between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Volunteers attend field trips, supervise students during activities, and assist program managers with planning and operating programs.
June 21, 2009
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The Box of Rain Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching life-building skills through maritime experiences for local youth at risk, ages 9-14, is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors for its Big Sailor/Little Sailor program and as sailing instructors.
June 21, 2009
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The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, which operates Captain Salem Avery House, a Shady Side waterman's museum, is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to act as docents and greeters, lead children's activities, help with research, coordinate events, do landscaping and act as flower arranger, kitchen assistant, landscaper, library assistant, museum educator, photographer, seamstress, video editor and in other capacities. Volunteers are also needed to serve on the board of directors.
June 21, 2009
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The City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department seeks volunteers to help with the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the parks. Members of groups will do plantings, water and weed gardens and be on the lookout for problems that need to be addressed. To volunteer and get more information, call 410-263-7993.
June 21, 2009
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Volunteers are needed to help families at the Annapolis Family Boat Building over the July 4th weekend. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. For more information, call 410-897-9207 or e-mail info@volunteerannearundel.org.
June 14, 2009
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The Alzheimer's Association, a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through supporting research and to enhance care and support for sufferers, their families and caregivers, is seeking volunteers to lead support groups once a month. Training will be provided.
June 14, 2009
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The Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary treats and cares for injured and orphaned animals and, if possible, releases them back into the wild.
June 14, 2009
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Volunteers are needed to raise puppies as potential future guide dogs and prepare them for formal training.
June 14, 2009
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Chesapeake Region, is seeking volunteers. Opportunities range from clipping articles out of local newspapers to speaking at Victim Impact Panels or representing MADD Chesapeake at community functions. Families and group volunteers are welcome.
June 14, 2009
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The EVBB (Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank), one of only two volunteer blood donor centers for dogs in the United States, is seeking canine blood donors. Healthy dogs receive treats and a health check-up each time they donate blood. For each unit of blood donated, a free unit of blood is available for the canine donor, in case a transfusion is ever needed.
June 14, 2009
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The park seeks volunteers, 18 and older, to staff the history center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Nov. 1. Duties include greeting and answering visitors' questions, providing information about the trails and 300-year-old history of the area, and handling gift shop transactions. To volunteer and more information, call 410-465-3287 or e-mail lmartin @dnr.state.md.us.
June 7, 2009
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Volunteers are needed to raise puppies as potential future guide dogs and prepare them for formal training.
June 7, 2009
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Reserve Officer Program. The uniformed officers assist sworn officers in traffic control, administrative duties, community relations and other tasks.
June 7, 2009
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Emmaus Center, a nonprofit organization that serves poor and homeless people, offers clinical and pastoral counseling, and creates opportunities for employment.
June 7, 2009
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Volunteers are needed to help families at the Annapolis Family Boat Building over the July 4th weekend. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. For more information, call 410-897-9207 or e-mail info@ volunteerannearundel.org.
May 31, 2009
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American Healing Arts Alliance Inc., a nonprofit educational alliance of healing arts and sciences organizations, educators, practitioners, students and individuals, is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to help with monthly programs and events. The organization sponsors peace-building educational programs.
May 31, 2009
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The Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to serve as firefighters and EMTs, help with fundraising, event-planning, safety education and general administration. No experience is needed; training will be provided.
May 31, 2009
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The Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary treats and cares for injured and orphaned animals and, if possible, releases them back into the wild.
May 31, 2009
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The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, which operates Captain Salem Avery House, a Shady Side waterman's museum, is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to act as docents and greeters, lead children's activities, help with research, coordinate events, do landscaping and act as flower arranger, kitchen assistant, landscaper, library assistant, museum educator, photographer, seamstress, video editor and in other capacities. Volunteers are also needed to serve on the board of directors.
May 31, 2009
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The Alzheimer's Association, a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through supporting research and to enhance care and support for sufferers, their families and caregivers, is seeking volunteers to lead support groups once a month. Training will be provided.
May 31, 2009
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The EVBB (Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank), one of only two volunteer blood donor centers for dogs in the United States, is seeking canine blood donors. Healthy dogs receive treats and a health check-up each time they donate blood. For each unit of blood donated, a free unit of blood is available for the canine donor, in case a transfusion is ever needed.
May 31, 2009
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Chesapeake Region, is seeking volunteers. Opportunities range from clipping articles out of local newspapers to speaking at Victim Impact Panels or representing MADD Chesapeake at community functions. Families and group volunteers are welcome.
May 31, 2009
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Volunteers are needed to help families at the Annapolis Family Boat Building over the July 4th weekend. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. For more information, call 410-897-9207 or e-mail info@volunteerannearundel.org.
May 17, 2009
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Movable Feast, a nonprofit organization, provides home-delivered meals for clients who are homebound with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers, who can be as young as 16 (15 or younger with an adult) are needed to deliver meals between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meal delivery takes about an hour. Drivers have flexibility in setting their schedules.
May 17, 2009
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Bridges Community Development Center, a community-based nonprofit that provides afterschool and summer programs for underprivileged, marginalized and at-risk youth, is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to work as program assistants between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Volunteers attend field trips, supervise students during activities, and assist program managers with planning and operating programs.
May 17, 2009
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The North County Emergency Outreach Network, in cooperation with area churches, helps people facing evictions, utility turn-off notices, or in need of emergency prescriptions, food or other critical resources.
May 17, 2009
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The Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center is seeking male volunteers to be mediators, help with data entry and office duties, and serve on the speakers' bureau and committees.
May 17, 2009
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Que Options Inc., a nonprofit organization that develops and administers social programs for those in need, is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to design and maintain the organization's Web site.
May 17, 2009
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The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, which operates Captain Salem Avery House, a Shady Side waterman's museum, is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to act as docents and greeters, lead children's activities, help with research, coordinate events, do landscaping and act as flower arranger, kitchen assistant, landscaper, library assistant, museum educator, photographer, seamstress, video editor and in other capacities. Volunteers are also needed to serve on the board of directors.
May 17, 2009
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The Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to serve as firefighters and EMTs, help with fundraising, event-planning, safety education and general administration. No experience is needed; training will be provided.
May 17, 2009
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Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue is seeking volunteers to provide foster homes and transport for animals, help with fundraising and attend adoption shows at PetSmart stores.
May 17, 2009
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The Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary treats and cares for injured and orphaned animals and, if possible, releases them back into the wild.
May 17, 2009
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Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Crownsville, an accredited therapeutic riding center for children and adults with special needs, is seeking volunteers ages 14 and older to assist with riding lessons on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
May 17, 2009
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The Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre is seeking volunteers to work in the box office, usher, or help with production. Volunteer opportunities may also be available for artistic involvement as performers.
May 17, 2009
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Opportunities Industrialization Center provides job training and placement services to low-income unemployed and underemployed Anne Arundel County residents.
May 17, 2009
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The Box of Rain Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching life-building skills through maritime experiences for local youth at risk, ages 9-14, is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors for its Big Sailor/Little Sailor program and as sailing instructors.
May 17, 2009
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The Annapolis Maritime Museum is seeking volunteers to staff the newly renovated McNasby Oyster Co. building when it is open to the public, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
May 10, 2009
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Volunteers from Pets on Wheels, Life Enrichment and Mom & Me visit one-on-one or with their pets or children at homeless shelters, nursing homes, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, adult day-care centers or other sites where people are in need of companionship.
May 10, 2009
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Volunteers ages 16 and older are needed to assist staff in the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Help is needed with visitor services; public programs and educational workshops; managing collections and processing artifacts; research and/or writing; word processing, mailings and other administrative functions; and testing and evaluating programs.
May 10, 2009
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Emmaus Center, a nonprofit organization serving poor and homeless people, is seeking volunteer receptionists ages 18 and older to greet walk-ins, pass out canned goods from the pantry and answer phones 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
May 10, 2009
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The Chesapeake Ecology Center works with members, volunteers, community groups and students - including at-risk students at Adams Academy at Adams Park, where it is based - to educate them about the environment and work together on protecting natural habitats.
May 10, 2009
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The Annapolis Maritime Museum is seeking volunteers to staff the newly renovated McNasby Oyster Co. building when it is open to the public, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
May 10, 2009
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Volunteers ages 14 and older are needed on weekdays and weekends to help with educational and outreach programs, special events, administrative duties, as collections assistants and with visitor services at the National Electronics Museum.
May 10, 2009
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The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, which operates Captain Salem Avery House, a Shady Side waterman's museum, is seeking volunteers ages 16 and older to act as docents and greeters, lead children's activities, help with research, coordinate events, do landscaping and act as flower arranger, kitchen assistant, landscaper, library assistant, museum educator, photographer, seamstress, video editor and in other capacities. Volunteers are also needed to serve on the board of directors.
May 10, 2009
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Camp Blaze, a family education network that provides information and life skills, is seeking volunteers.
April 26, 2009
Fire company
The Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company is seeking volunteers, ages 16 and older, to serve as firefighters and EMTs, help with fundraising, event-planning, safety education and general administration. No experience is needed; training will be provided.
April 26, 2009
Wildlife sanctuary
The Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary treats and cares for injured and orphaned animals and if possible, releases them back into the wild.
April 26, 2009
Emergency response
The Anne Arundel & Annapolis Local Emergency Response Team (AALERT) recruits groups of at least three volunteers from communities, businesses and faith-based organizations to train to assist their communities in the event of an emergency. The volunteers will be equipped by the Office of Emergency Management and trained in preparedness, triage, disaster psychology, light search and rescue techniques, CPR and medical aid, and safety for rescuers.
April 26, 2009
Box of Rain
The Box of Rain Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching life-building skills through maritime experiences for local youth at risk, ages 9-14, is seeking volunteer to serve as mentors for its Big Sailor/Little Sailor program and as sailing instructors.
April 26, 2009
Maritime museum seeks volunteers
The Annapolis Maritime Museum is seeking volunteers to staff the newly renovated McNasby Oyster Company building when it is open to the public, from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
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