Guiding Eyes for the Blind
The organization needs volunteers to take puppies into their homes for 14 to 18 months and teach them social skills and manners. In addition to daily work and play with their dogs, raisers attend classes and puppy evaluations toward becoming guide dogs. Contact Mary Bradford at 410-960-7427 or mbradford@guidingeyes.org.
Irish festival
Volunteers are needed for the fifth annual Annapolis Irish Festival being held Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Highway in Crownsville. Information: annapolisirishfestival.com.
Jug Bay Wetlands
Volunteers, children and adults, are needed to collect water samples, clear trails, weigh turtles, guide visitors on nature walks, draw maps, lead canoe trips, make posters, seine for fish, host at the visitor center on weekends and more. To volunteer, call Lindsay Hollister at 410-741-9330 or email volunteers@jugbay.org. Information: jugbay.org.
Recreation and Parks
The department has volunteer opportunities available at several sites. For more information, call Nicki Fiocco at 410-222-7315, email volunteer@aacounty.org, or go to aacounty.org/recparkshttp://aacounty.org/recparks.
Community action
Volunteer opportunities are available in programs offered through Anne Arundel County's Community Action Partnership. Information: 410-626-1800 or ghuntley@aaccaa.org.