Deadline for pastoral care training is today

The Howard County General Hospital Pastoral Care Department offers a 16-week training program, beginning March 11, for volunteers who will provide spiritual care for patients. Today is the last day to apply.

Participants are asked to volunteer for at least one year.

The hospital is an acute-care medical center that offers a range of treatments, from neonatal care to oncology to outpatient and critical care.

Information: Jack Dunlavey, 410-740-7898.

Horse rescue seeks help in moving

Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon is seeking volunteers to help in the farm's move to a 58-acre agricultural preservation property near the current 18-acre facility. The nonprofit horse-rescue organization received an agritourism enterprise permit last month, which gave permission for the move.

Volunteers are needed to help pack up the old farm and organize the critical care area, feed and tack rooms, barns, offices and classroom at the new facility before April 30, when equipment, materials and horses must be moved.

The farm conducts a variety of various educational programs, including a large-animal rescue program, a horse-lovers' program and Farm Days for children. A horse-owner's clinic is also offered.

A wish list for donations will be posted on the farm's Web site: www.defhr.org. Information: 301-854-5037 or 410-442- 1564.

Presentation set for March 4

In cooperation with the Community Emergency Response Network, the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County is recruiting and referring members of the community to local nonprofit and government agencies in need of volunteers for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery.

A presentation on volunteer opportunities is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 4 at volunteer center offices at 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia.

Registration is required.

Information: 410-715-3179 or www.volunteerhoward.org.

Monitors sought for Frogwatch USA

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is urgently seeking volunteers to participate in Frogwatch USA, a program that monitors frog and toad populations in the county.

Volunteers are assigned to a pond and asked to conduct a minimum of two calling surveys a month, late this month through July, at dusk. No experience is necessary.

Information: Sue Muller, 410-313-4697.

Domestic Violence Center needs help

The Domestic Violence Center, a nonprofit agency providing services to women and children who are abused, is seeking volunteers.

One or two volunteers are needed to put fundraising information into a new database at the center. Applicants must be computer-savvy, reliable and able to work independently during regular business hours.

Volunteers are also needed to work with the organization's legal advocate coordinator to help clients petition the courts for protective orders. Training is offered and legal experience is not required.

Child care providers are needed while parents attend counseling sessions. Child care is needed during evening hours.

Volunteers are also needed to staff a help line and to assist at events.

Information: Danielle Bormel, 410-997-0304.

Neighbor Ride requests drivers

Neighbor Ride, a county volunteer-based transportation program, needs volunteer drivers to help those ages 60 and older. Daytime, evening and weekend drivers are needed.

Also, ride coordinators are needed to assign rides for three to four hours Monday through Friday.

Volunteer orientations are held at the Neighbor Ride office, 8808 Centre Park Drive, Columbia.

Information: 410-884-7433 or volunteer@neighborride.org.

Help seniors, others clear snow and ice

The Howard County Department of Citizen Services is recruiting volunteers to help clear snow from sidewalks and driveways for seniors and people with disabilities.

The Howard County Code requires homeowners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjoining their properties within 48 hours.

Volunteers, who will be matched ahead of time with a person who needs help, are asked to assist as soon as possible. Families are invited to help.

Information: Regina Jenkins, 410-313-1417.

Adoptive homes for dogs sought

Greyhound Welfare is seeking adoptive homes and volunteers for its retired racing greyhounds.

The dogs, former racers from East Coast tracks, are kept in foster homes until adopted.

Information: 301-949-0615, or www.greyhoundwelfare.org.

Send volunteer announcements to howard.events@baltsun.com or fax to 410-715-2816.