Harford County, Maryland

SEARCH: Department of Community Services - Volunteer Harford 319 South Main Street . Bel Air . Maryland 21014 410.638.4444 or 410.879.2000 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BY CATEGORIES Search: ACTIVITIES Opportunities Organizations Activities Helper Date: Ongoing Description: 2 volunteers are needed to help play and interact with residents who play rumicube every Friday. Volunteers are needed Fridays from 2:15 to 4:30pm. Must be able to learn to play games and possess and outgoing personality. Must be at least 14 years old; training is offered. Requirements: Volunteers will sign in and out each time they volunteer. If over 18 years of age, will undergo a background check. Register with facility by application. Expectations: committment to scheduled hours. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Assist with Food Distribution Date: 11/03/11 - 11/13/11 Area: 833 Fisherman Lane, Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Need 10 volunteers to assist with food distribution at the "Pantry on the Go" Food Distribution event on November 12 from 11 - 3pm. Requirements: Must be at least 13 years of age. May be required to lift no more than 10 lbs. Village at Lakeview Apartments 833 Fisherman Lane Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Angela Lewis Phone: 410-679-0473 alewis@valnncc.org Children's Center Leader Date: Ongoing Description: 2 volunteers are needed to co-lead a children's program. Should enjoy planning and supervising activities for children. These volunteers are needed Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Training is provided. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess the maturity to supervise teenage volunteers; a one-year committment is required. Anna's House P.O Box 88, 605 North Tollgate Road Bel Air MD Contact Person: Cindy Hanley Phone: 410-803-2130 Fax: 410-638-1753 chanley@cc-md.org Chocolate & Candy Festival Volunteer Date: 03/03/12 - 03/03/12 Description: Festival volunteers will be helping set-up/break down; assist during festival hours (10am-3pm) with basic maintenance (trash, etc.); and will help in children's area with games/crafts. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30am-4:30pm. Two shifts of 12 people each preferred (8:30am-12:30pm; 12:30pm-4:30pm) - 24 volunteers needed total. Requirements: Must be 16 years or older. Bel Air Downtown Alliance 37 N. Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Angela DeBrigida/Scott Walker Phone: 443-823-1797 http://www.downtownbelair.com angela@downtownbelair.com ALUMNI COORDINATOR Opportunities Organizations Alumni Coordinator Date: Ongoing Area: Belair Zip Code: 21014 Description: Coordinate Alumni communication, Plan and coordinate Alumni functions and alumni involvement in fundraising. Requirements: Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience in fundraising techniques. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a ANIMALS Opportunities Organizations Animal Care Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with animal care at the facility. Volunteer opportunities include: dog walker, dog trainer, cat cuddler, groomer and small animal care. Also available: adoption counsel or/event staffer position which facilitates introductions between shelter animals and potential adopters at off-site adoption events. This person will answer questions about adoption and shelter procedures and will help ensure that an animal is placed in a loving forever home. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Animal Care/Foster Care Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers with loving homes are needed to be foster parents for dogs and cats. Animals that need a temporary home include those that have special needs, are very young, ill or not thriving in the shelter, or when space becomes an issue at the shelter. All medical needs are coordinated with the shelter staff. Pets are returned to the Humane Society when they are healthy, ready for adoption or when space is available. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Blue Bird Box Monitors Date: 06/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers are needed to help maintain and monitor the park's nest boxes during the Spring and Summer. Requirements: Times are flexible, preferably once a week to record nesting box data. An interest in birds and/or wood working skills a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Driver/Donation Transporter Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are needed to pick up a variety of donations from local area businesses and bring them back to the shelter. Occasionally they may be asked to help transport animals. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Education Assistant Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer should enjoy and appreciate the outdoors and working with students. Volunteers assist and direct with activities, including fish seining, nature games, stream sampling, lab activities, mammal/reptile/amphibian monitoring, etc. with groups of about 10 students. Requirements: Interested persons should be 18 years of age or older. Volunteer should be available on weekdays and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Event Photographer Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers in the Event Photography program create high quality, engaging pictures of special events, both at the shelter and away from the shelter. Volunteers will occasionally be available to take pictures of pets as they are being adopted, take photos to document activities in and around the shelter and photograph various off-site activities such as fundraisers, adoption events and award presentations. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. You should also own a digital camera and be able to email photos. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Event Planning Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Event planners and staffers will provide support at various Humane Society functions including fundraisers and off-site adoption events. Volunteers will help plan and prepare for the event, set-up and tear down and staff various booths. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Fundraising Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers who provide fundraising support help with event planning, finding sponsors and/or vendors, publicity and staffing of fundraising events. Volunteers should also have the ability to work as a team and have tons of CREATIVITY! Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Greeter/Receptionist Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are occasionally needed to provide administrative support. Duties may include: copying, filing, creating manuals, stuffing and sealing mailings and entering data into the computer. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Hospital Volunteer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: We invite you ...to explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in over 30 different hospital departments by assisting team members, patients, and visitors. Whether they are in the Gift Shops, Resource Libraries, Surgical Waiting Areas, Information Desks, or Patient Floors, our volunteers serve with the common vision that they can make a difference in the health of our community. Now over 800 strong, our volunteers give their time and expertise to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to the clerical and clinical positions, volunteers at UCH also have the opportunity to interact with our patients through the Healing Clowns, Volunteer Clergy, and Pets on Wheels programs. UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER In Bel Air, volunteers are needed for: •Information Desk •Gift Shop •Community Resource Library •Nurturing Touch Program •Nursing Units •Coffee Kiosk •Healing Clowns Program •Volunteer Clergy •Pets on Wheels Program Requirements: Our senior volunteers, men and women over the age of 18, are required to serve at least one four-hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available year-round for junior volunteers who are defined as being ages 15-17 or have completed the ninth grade. Applications are due June 1 for all junior volunteers wishing to work during the summer months. Upper Chesapeake Hospital 520 Upper Chesapeake Drive Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Steve Anderson Phone: (443)643-1725 http://www.uchs.org Hospital Volunteer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: We invite you to explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Harford Memorial Hospital and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in over 30 different hospital departments by assisting team members, patients, and visitors. Whether they are in the Gift Shops, Resource Libraries, Surgical Waiting Areas, Information Desks, or Patient Floors, our volunteers serve with the common vision that they can make a difference in the health of our community. Now over 800 strong, our volunteers give their time and expertise to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to the clerical and clinical positions, volunteers at UCH also have the opportunity to interact with our patients through the Healing Clowns, Volunteer Clergy, and Pets on Wheels programs. HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in historic Havre de Grace, volunteers are needed for: •Information Desk •Gift Shop •Community Resource Library •Surgical Waiting Area •Nurturing Touch Program •Healing Clowns Program •Volunteer Clergy •Pets on Wheels Program Requirements: Our senior volunteers, men and women over the age of 18, are required to serve at least one four-hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available year-round for junior volunteers who are defined as being ages 15-17 or have completed the ninth grade. Applications are due June 1 for all junior volunteers wishing to work during the summer months. Harford Memorial Hospital 501 South Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Debbie Stout Phone: 443-843-5355 http://www.uchs.org Instructor Horses Date: 06/01/06 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding provides horseback riding lessons and horse related activities to individuals with special needs in Harford County. Opportunities for volunteer instructors are available. All volunteers must embody the spirit of teamwork in order to make each lesson productive, safe and fun. Each volunteer will be provided a thorough orientation of therapeutic riding and CTR's program specifically. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to visit our website at www.chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org where volunteer forms can be downloaded. Requirements: In order to be considered, the instructor MUST be 18 years old and MUST be a registered NARHA instructor or an instructor-in-training with NARHA. Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, Inc. P.O box 475 Abingdon MD 21078 Contact Person: Cathy Schmidt Phone: 410-914-5183 Fax: 410-914-5184 http://www.chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org info@chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org Maintenance Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are needed for improvments and cleaning needs, including gardening, painting, construction, repairs, etc. This team of volunteers is vital to the ongoing process of maintaining and improving the shelter buildings and grounds making it safe and secure for both animals and people. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Marsh Mucker Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Marsh Muckers feed and maintain the live animals housed in the Estuary Center. This position provides a chance for younger volunteers to become involved with the community in a capacity that benefits both the teenager and the Center. This position encourages the development of responsibility, job experience and life skills. Requirements: This is a good opportunity for volunteers between the ages of 14-18. Training is offered and volunteers should be comfortable handling snakes. Volunteers would be needed to work for 3 hours biweekly on Saturdays year round. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Monitor Volunteer Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteers monitor amphibians and reptiles, fish, deer, SAV (bay grasses) and water quality. These programs offer an opportunity for participants to become involved in real data collection, which is used to help land managers make informed decisions. Requirements: Monitoring is conducted during weekdays and/or on weekends. Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age or older and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Outreach Volunteer Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers wishing to be part of our Community Outreach program will represent the shelter by staffing information tables at various locations across the county. One of the main goals of this program will be to speak to the public and answer questions about a variety of subjects, including but not limited to animal care, responsible pet ownership, spaying and neutering, adoption and shelter policies. Requirements: Volunteers should possess excellent communication skills, have a professional appearance and have their own transportation. To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Pets On Wheels Date: 06/03/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Take your pet to a nursing home, assisted living facility and/or facilities for the physically or mentally challenged in Harford County. Pets love unconditionally, even when a person is no longer attractive, even tempered or agile. A pet's warmth makes a difference to those they visit. Requirements: Pets must have updated shots and be evaluated and approved by Pet On Wheels. Evaluations are done at the Bykota Center in Towson by appointment. If approved the coordinator will give the volunteers information about the facilities that participate in the program, the volunteer selects a location to work and informs the coordinator of where they wish to volunteer. The contact person is in Baltimore County, but she coordinates Pets On Wheels in Harford County. Pets On Wheels P.O Box 44176 Baltimore MD Contact Person: Vicki Rummel Phone: 410-913-5569 http://www.PetsOnWheels.org Vicki@PetsOnWheels.org Sidewalker/Horse Leading Date: 06/01/06 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Sidewalkers will walk along side the rider providing support by using a light thigh hold or just by being there to spot the rider and maintain balance. All volunteers are expected to commit to available dates and show up when expected. Horse leaders must have some experience and understanding of horses and their behavior. You will receive basic leading instructions related to Therapeutic Riding. Lessons are 45 minutes long. This is an outdoor farm setting and allergies to horses and cats would affect your experience of volunteering. Volunteers are expected to be present for approximately three hours on the days they volunteer. Lessons are held evenings and weekends. Requirements: Must be 16 years old. No horse experience necessary, though not being intimidated by large animals is a must. Proper attire is required for comfort and safety; sturdy boots or shoes, multiple layers of clothing, minimal jewelry and perfume. Request to volunteer forms are available on their website at www.chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org . All three forms (request to volunteer, background check and hold harmless) need to be completed and mailed in before being invited to Volunteer Orientation. No faxed copies will be accepted. Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, Inc. P.O box 475 Abingdon MD 21078 Contact Person: Cathy Schmidt Phone: 410-914-5183 Fax: 410-914-5184 http://www.chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org info@chesapeaketherapeuticriding.org Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Baltimore Description: Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs including: exhibit guide, certified diver or other behind the scene opportunities are available. Requirements: Volunteer should be able to committ four hours per week for one year and be 18 and older and out of high school unless participating in the summer or home schooled program. Requirements for participation include orientation, training in fall/spring, team meetings and passing score on test. National Aquarium, Baltimore 501 E. Pratt Street Baltimore MD Contact Person: Leslie Landsman-Jeff Walstrum Phone: 410-576-3800 http://www.aqua.org/volunteer.html llandsman@aqua.org or jwalstrum@aqua.org Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Baltimore Description: Available volunteer opportunities include: Administrative Aid, Education (on-site or community outreach), Event support, For credit Internships (education, PR/marketing, animal care and more), Group Service Projects and Wild Weed Warrior. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years old and requirements for participation vary by position. Interested volunteers should see the website for more details, but in general volunteers should be friendly, energetic and interested in conversation. Maryland Zoo Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD Contact Person: Kerrie Kovaleski Phone: 443-552-5266 http://www.marylandzoo.org volunteers@marylandzoo.org ARTS/CULTURE Opportunities Organizations Activities/Elderly Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21015 Description: Volunteer is needed to offer general help with activities (crafts, bingo, games, outings) or special entertainment (playing musical instrument, singing, painting, etc) at their facility adjacent to Harford Community College. Requirements: Open: Monday-Friday and volunteers would be needed during the timeframe of 10:00am-2:30pm. F & C Adult Day Care 309 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Tyra Shelley Phone: 410-838-3222 Fax: 410-879-5565 tshelley@fcsmd.org Artifact Restoration/Cataloging Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will restore artifacts using proper handling procedures for specific materials. Volunteer will enter artifact information using museum software program. Requirements: Artifact restoration, computer skills needed. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Artist Date: 07/16/03 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer needed to prepare black and white line drawings and colored drawings for various brochures, publications, posters and flyers. Requirements: Weekdays 9:00am-3:00pm at Bel Air location. Town of Bel Air Planning Department 705 Churchville Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Sandy Saunders Phone: 410-638-4540 Fax: 410-838-0775 http://www.belairmd.org ssaunders@belairmd.org Balloon Animal Artist Date: 05/01/11 - 12/30/11 Area: Havre de Grace, MD Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will provide balloon animals for attendees of the Havre de Grace "First Fridays" celebrations held the first Friday of every month, May thru December 2011. Requirements: The volunteer will need to be proficient at the art of making balloon animals and will remain by the Main Street First Friday booth. The volunteer will need to be there from 5p.m. to 9p.m. each Friday of the event. (7 total). The volunteer can have a "tips" jar. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net City Greeters Date: 05/01/11 - 12/31/11 Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will greet and talk with visitors at the Main Street "First Friday" booth. The volunteers will hand out maps and answer questions about area's eateries, shops, etc. Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. An overview of the event is given the night of event. Great for two friends to do together - they can work two hours, then participate in night's events, while other volunteers take their turn. "First Fridays" start at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Docent Date: Ongoing Area: Bel Air, Maryland Zip Code: 21014 Description: Greet visitors to Liriodendron Mansion. Conduct guided tours through mansion explaning architectureand family history of Dr. John Kelly. Training is provided. Requirements: Good verbal communication skills. Must be at least age 16. Great opportunity for retired teachers. Three to four Sundays a year, 1-4 p.m. Training is provided. Liriodendron 502 W. Gordon Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Dorothy Francis Phone: 410-879-4424 Fax: n/a http://www.liriodendron.com liriodendronmansion@msn.com Docent/Tour Guide Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Providing a welcoming, hospitable environment and rewarding learning experience to visitors through guided tours of the House and/or Gardens, while ensuring the safety and security of the collection and visitors. Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Have a high school diploma Enjoy interacting with the public Must be personable, outgoing, reliable, enthusiastic and flexible. Ability to speak comfortably before large groups of people Physically able to lead tours around the house, navigating two sets of stairs Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Face Painter Date: 05/01/11 - 12/31/11 Area: Havre de Grace; Pennington and Washington Streets Zip Code: 21078 Description: Young person to paint faces of children for the "First Fridays" celebrations held in downtown Havre de Grace. Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age, and enjoy being with and talking to public. Volunteer may have a "tip" jar. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Gardener Assistant Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Gardener Assistant volunteers will have the opportunity to work with professional horticulture staff, enjoy the appreciation of the Gardens' visitors, and enhance their own knowledge of plants and gardening techniques. Volunteers will receive thorough on-the-job training for each task, including safety procedures. Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years Ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including lifting and kneeling and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, humidity and cold) Neat solid color shirts, slacks or shorts and appropriate shoes should be worn Steel-toed work boots may be required for certain job duties Some volunteers may be required to operate a motor vehicle. If so, a valid license and license check are required. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Historic House Docent Date: Ongoing Area: Bel Air, Harford Comm. College Zip Code: 21015 Description: Greet and welcome visitors to house, ask them to sign guest book, Provide historical background information about property and answer questions Weekdays 9a.m. - 3p.m.; especially open hours: Tuesdays 1-3p.m. and Fridays 10a.m.-12noon and one weekend a month 1-4 p.m. Requirements: Ability to give short guided tours of the house, including climbing stairs (although elevator is available for use) Capable of working independently and working alone in house (Security on call) Facilitate classes, meetings and special events held at house Patrol house for maintenance needs, damage, climate control, etc. Light housekeeping as needed, especially collection items. Hayes-Heighe House at Harford Community College 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Ann Persson Phone: 443-412-2495 Fax: (443)412-3495 http://www.harford.edu/library/haysheighehouse/abo apersson@harford.edu BEFRIENDER/BEREAVMENT Opportunities Organizations Bereavement Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Elkton Zip Code: 21921 Description: Become a part of a team of caregivers. Use your special gifts to provide quality care to families in hospice. Provide bereavement support to the families and significant others at this difficult time. All skills are welcome: companionship, music, reading and listening. Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 133 N. Bridge Street Elkton MD 21921 Contact Person: Jean Jordan Phone: 443-485-4109 Fax: 410-392-6186 jjordan@seasons.org Bereavement Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: The bereavement volunteer works as a member of the Hospice team in providing supportive services to any significant other or family member of a previous hospice patient. Requirements: Twenty seven hours of training is required. Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD Contact Person: Debbie Geffen Jones Phone: 443-849-8329 Fax: 443-849-8201 dgeffen@gilchristhospice.org Social Skills Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Social Skills Volunteers – Looking for volunteers who enjoy playing board games, card games and other fun activities with Homecoming residents during the afternoon. Requirements: Be very friendly, be available during specified hours, able to have fun! Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a BINGO ACTIVITY VOLUNTEER Opportunities Organizations Bingo Activity Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Assist Activity staff and residents with scheduled activity. Volunteers are expected to be here as scheduled. All volunteers must register by application. Volunteers will go into units to bring residents to activity and return them when activity is over. Assist with game and clean-up. Requirements: Hours of work - Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., at least 2 times a month. Have a friendly personality, physically able to help transport residents via wheel chair from unit to activity area. Minimum age to volunteer is 13 years old, 18 years and over must submit to background check. Training is offered. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Social Skills Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Social Skills Volunteers – Looking for volunteers who enjoy playing board games, card games and other fun activities with Homecoming residents during the afternoon. Requirements: Be very friendly, be available during specified hours, able to have fun! Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a BLACKSMITH Opportunities Organizations Blacksmith Assistant Date: 06/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer is needed to greet visitors to Jerusalem Mill blacksmith shop and answer their questions thereby allowing the blacksmith to concentrate on forge. Requirements: Familiarity with blacksmithing is helpful but not required. Knowledge of history and geography of area desired but not required. No manual work is involved and volunteer should be available on Sundays from 1-4pm. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Blacksmith/Period Craftsman Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: One of the most popular activites at historic Jerusalem Mill Village is blacksmithing. As well as demonstrating an ancient and respected craft to the public, our blacksmiths create items for use in our interpretive programs or for sale in our gift shop. Requirements: Presently this activity is presented from 1-4pm Sunday afternoons but we want to expand to Saturdays also. Train alongside our blacksmiths until you are ready to declare your independence. Volunteer should have good hand-eye coordination, ability to work with tools, knowledge of blacksmithing techniques, stamina and heat tolerance, public relations skills and willingness to wear 18th century clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Craft Demonstrator Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to demonstrate crafts of the period-basketmaking, weaving, woodworking, blacksmithing, for example. Requirements: Training is provided. Volunteers need to be available weekends. The museum is located near Level and Havre de Grace and is open from May to September. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com BLANKETEER-KNITTER-QUILTER-SEWING Opportunities Organizations Blanketeer/Quilter Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Description: Volunteers are invited to join a group that makes quilts for wounded warfighters. They have presented over 400 quilts to warfighters at Walter Reed. They also occassionally have the opportunity to present quilts to local families who have lost a loved one in Iraq or Afganistan. If you would like to join the group please contact Carol. Requirements: This group meets at APG-EA (Edgewood Post) Chapel on Monday evenings (except Federal Holidays) from 4:30-8:00pm. Quilts for Heroes 720 Sequoia Drive Edgewood MD Contact Person: Carol Hansen Phone: 443-752-2603 cshansen@comcast.net BOARD MEMBER-COMMITTEE MEMBER-COUNCIL MEMBER Opportunities Organizations Board Member Date: 06/03/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: As a board member you will provide oversight of agencies and systems that protect children who have been removed from families due to abuse and neglect. The Board reviews the permanency planning for children who are in out-of-home placement for six months or longer. The Board makes recommendations to DSS and Juvenile Court. Meetings would be held in the Baltimore area. There are 10 meetings a year in Harford County. Citizens Review Board 4201 Patterson Avenue, 5th Floor Baltimore MD Contact Person: Marlo Palmer Phone: 410-585-2240 Fax: 410-585-2280 http://www.dhr.state.md.us/crbc mpalmer@dhr.state.md.us Committee Member Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: For volunteers who would like to be on a committee rather than actually build a house. These committees are necessary to the effective building of homes and include Construction, Family Support, Fundraising, Publicity/Media and Special Events Committees. Committees meet once a month at the Bel Air office. Requirements: Register online at www.harfordhabitat.org Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna 205 Hays Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Abrielle Willis Phone: 410 - 638-4434 Ext. 6 Fax: 410-420-8843 www.habitatsusq.org awillis@habitatsusq.org Committee Member Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteers are needed to join one of our many committees. We are also actively recruiting for Board or Foundation Board Members. ARC Northern Chesapeake Region 4513 Philadelphia Road Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Amy Smolenski Phone: 410-836-7177 ext. 315 Fax: 410-836-2174 http://www.arcncr.org asmolenski@arcncr.org Committee Member Date: 07/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would assist with interviewing clients for entrance into the program. Experience or an interest in working with homeless families is important. Requirements: The committee meets as needed during work hours at the office in Aberdeen. Harford Family House 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Tony Mackenzie Phone: 410-273-6700 Fax: 410-273-9717 http://www.harfordfamilyhouse.org tmackenzie@harfordfamilyhouse.org Construction and Non - construction Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: all Description: We have six general types of volunteers: 1) Construction volunteers/groups - work on the house sites 2) Habitat committee volunteers - serve “behind the scenes” 3) Special Events volunteers - help plan and run fundraisers 4) Office volunteers - complete tasks such as data entry & filing 5) Mentors- help the families throughout the build 6) Youth Volunteers – 13 and under Construction Volunteers: • Complete all jobs except professionally licensed work. • This includes: framing, roofing, painting, trim, siding and landscaping. • Crew leaders- teach small groups specific tasks, such as those above. • Repair existing homes and build accessible ramps. • Jobs for ages 14 and up. All ability levels welcome. Work one day or many. • Hours are typically 8 am – 3 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Construction-Volunteering in Groups: 7-15 volunteers can be accommodated at a site for a group build day. Please contact our office with a date to schedule your group. Committee Volunteers: Committees usually meet on a monthly basis to plan and organize the work of Habitat. Call the office for chairperson’s contact info. Committees include: • Board Development • Church Relations • Construction • Family Selection • Finance • Fundraising • Planning • Publicity/Media and • Special Events: Dream Builders Ball,Golf Tournament, Purse Auction Mentors: Work with a family to support and encourage them through their build, attend meetings with them and act as liaison for HHS. We are in need of bilingual volunteers! Other Ways You Can Help: • Prepare and deliver lunches to volunteers on the worksite – YUM! • Gift the family with a basket of donated items such as food for their pantry, kitchen essentials, toiletries and bath items…you get to play Santa! • Have a fundraiser or start a collection for a gift card for the family! • Create special blankets for the family as a Welcome Home presents • Provide or add landscaping to make the new home that much more special Requirements: Jobs for ages 14 and up. Work one day or many. Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna 205 Hays Street Bel Air MD all Contact Person: Abrielle Willis Phone: 410 - 638-4434 Ext. 6 Fax: 410-420-8843 www.habitatsusq.org awillis@habitatsusq.org Membership Chair Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: A membership chair is needed for their small (150+) membership program. The membership chairs duties have seldom required more than 8 hours of work per month and the membership chair was often assisted by the treasurer or one of the other officers. Requirements: This volunteer position requires a basic knowledge of computers and the ability to post to simple MS Access and Excel spread sheets is necessary. Transportation to and from the museum will need to be provided by volunteer. There is absolutely no requirement for any knowledge of military history, technology or hardware but if one has any it might be difficult for that person to go home at night when this fascinating museum closes! U.S Army Ordnance Museum Contact Person: Elliot Deutsch Phone: 410-838-6509 fortnerd@comcast.net Volunteer Help Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer help is needed in a variety of areas including: Legislative activities, working with drunk driving victims/survivors, working with youth, court monitoring, speaker's bureau program and assiting with community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out an application. MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) 7400 York Road, Suite 306 Towson MD Contact Person: Linda Seward Phone: 410-321-6233 http://www.madd.org/md maddnorthmd@yahoo.com BOATING/CANOEING Opportunities Organizations Canoe Trip Leader Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Canoe Trip Leaders and Sweeps are needed during the Spring, Summer and Fall months for Tuesday and Thursday Twilight Canoe Tours from 5:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will work together to guide safe, fun and educational explorations along Deer Creek. Requirements: Must be 17 years or older. Extensive training is required. Must successfully complete "Intro to Canoeing" course (offered on-site in April), attend Canoe Refresher Course (April) and complete Boat-Over-Boat Rescue Training (June) Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Canoe/Kayak Volunteer Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will assist Naturalists on canoe/kayak trips for schools and the general public. Requirements: Volunteer should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Trips occur on weekends, weekdays, and evenings and basic canoeing and kayaking skills are required. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Pontoon Boat Captain Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer Pontoon Boat Captains conduct boat maintenance, drive the 15 passenger pontoon boat, and assist Naturalist with activities on trips for schools and the general public. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and have 5 years boat driving experience. Trips occur on weekends, weekdays, and evenings and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov BUSINESS ADVISOR Opportunities Organizations Fundraising Volunteers Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Fundraising Volunteers – Need Silent Auction item recruiters, fundraiser ticket sellers and assistance with fundraising events. Requirements: See description above - can use individuals with experience to individuals willing to learn. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a CAREER GUEST PRESENTER Opportunities Organizations Career Guest Presenter Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would present information about a career or various careers or a topic of personal development to clients. Requirements: This is a once or twice a month opportunity. WAGE Connection 975 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Brenda Rupp Phone: 410-297-6250 brupp@dhr.md.state.us Volunteer Help Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer help is needed in a variety of areas including: Legislative activities, working with drunk driving victims/survivors, working with youth, court monitoring, speaker's bureau program and assiting with community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out an application. MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) 7400 York Road, Suite 306 Towson MD Contact Person: Linda Seward Phone: 410-321-6233 http://www.madd.org/md maddnorthmd@yahoo.com Volunteers Date: 11/05/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of areas including: Education and awareness Patient service programs Advocacy Community Events Administrative Opportunities Online Volunteering Requirements: Requirements for volunteer jobs vary by activity/event. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years of age. American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore MD Contact Person: Terry Borkowicz Phone: 410-933-5157 http://www.cancer.org terry.borkowicz@cancer.org CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE/RECEPTIONIST Opportunities Organizations Administrative Aide Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer needed to assist with general office and administrative duties at the museum. Requirements: Daytime and some weekend hours are available. The museum is open from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 11am-3pm on Saturdays. Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 North Howard Street, P.O Box 698 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Charlotte Cronin Phone: 410-273-6325 http://www.aberdeenroom.com sayhello@aberdeenroom.com Administrative Aide Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Forest Hill Zip Code: 21050 Description: Volunteer position to assist administrative staff with customer sservice for walk-ins, answering telephones, filing, mailings and minimal computer skills. Requirements: Office hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Training is provided and volunteers must be 18 years old. Minimum time commitment is four hours weekly. University of Maryland Extension Harford County 2335 Rocks Spring Road, P.IO Box 663 Forest Hill MD 21050 Contact Person: Cynthia Warner Phone: 410-638-3255 Fax: 410-628-3053 http://www.harford.umd.edu cwarner1@umd.edu Administrative Aide Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Street Zip Code: 21154 Description: Duties include: answering phone and directing calls or taking messages, basic office skills such as copying, filing, greeting clients; basic computer data entry. Hours are in the morning Monday-Thursday. Volunteers will need to sign a confidentiality agreement. If the volunteer is able to lift 20 lbs. their assitance might be needed to help pack monthly emergency food baskets. Mason-Dixon Community Services 708 Highland Road Street MD 21154 Contact Person: Barbara Richardson Phone: 410-452-9025 Fax: 410-452-0077 http://www.mason-dixon.org info@mason-dixon.org Administrative Assistant Date: Ongoing Description: Volunteers needed to assist with basic office tasks including filing, copying, collating information packets, creating training certificates, etc. for the Human Resources and Finance departments. Requirements: Computer skills a plus. Minimum of 18 years of age. 2-3 days a week, 4-5 hours a day. Flexible schedule within the hours of 9-5 Monday - Friday. ARC Northern Chesapeake Region 4513 Philadelphia Road Aberdeen MD Contact Person: Amy Smolenski Phone: 410-836-7177 ext. 315 Fax: 410-836-2174 http://www.arcncr.org asmolenski@arcncr.org Administrative Assistant Date: Ongoing Area: Forest Hill Zip Code: 21050 Description: Volunteer needed to assist with the following: 1. Preparing individual welcome packets for family 2. Planning, preparing and staffing outreach activities 3. Developing flyers for educational and recreational events and activities, including Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 4. Publicizing events through emails and media 5. Assisting in preparation of reports to Harford County Local Management Board 6. Ensuring family files are in order and documentation for family satisfaction surveys completed. Additional computer, filing, and office responsibilities Requirements: Minimum age of 21 years Computer skills Office experience Available 2 days for 5 hours a day A stipend of $50 per week is provided Required to sign a confidentiality statement and have a background check 1 year commitment Maryland Coalition of Families 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 234 Columbia MD 21050 Contact Person: Lynne Humphries-Russ Phone: 4107308267 Fax: 4107308331 www.mdcoalition.org info@mdcoalition.org Clerical Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of basic clerical work including computers and acting as a receptionist. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out a volunteer application and complete an interview. Harford County Historical Society 143 N. Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Maryanna Skowronski Phone: 410-838-7691 http://www.harfordhistory.net/ harchis@msn.com Clerical Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to assist with the entry of data and other computer uses. Volunteer may also learn special museum oriented software which aids in the organization of the museum's collections. Other duties could include assisting with record keeping, gift shop inventory, organizing and filing records, Xeroxing, faxing, emialing, phone calls, labeling and helping with mailings. Additional training as required will be provided. Weekend hours are also available, 10am-5pm. Requirements: Basic computer skills requested, including knowledge of Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Clerical Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Elkton Zip Code: 21921 Description: Administrative volunteers provide operational support services including office duties and help with community education and information. Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 133 N. Bridge Street Elkton MD 21921 Contact Person: Jean Jordan Phone: 443-485-4109 Fax: 410-392-6186 jjordan@seasons.org Clerical Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer is needed to help with compiling packets, copying, some phone calls, filing and shredding of information. Requirements: This is a weekday, day time position at the WAGE Connection located in Aberdeen and is available from Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm. Volunteer can select day(s) and time(s). WAGE Connection 975 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Brenda Rupp Phone: 410-297-6250 brupp@dhr.md.state.us Clerical Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with computer data entry and help with general clerical work during week days at the Havre de Grace office. Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce 450 Pennington Avenue Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Cathy Vincenti Phone: 410-939-3303 Fax: 410-939-3490 http://www.hdgchamber.com hdegchamber1@comcast.net Clerical Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer needed to assist with clerical duties such as filing, phone calls, large mailings at the museum office near Level and Havre de Grace. Requirements: Day time, week day hours available. Some clerical experience and office skills needed. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Clerical Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer will provide clerical office support during weekdays. Requirements: Flexible times. Twenty hours of training is required. Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD Contact Person: Debbie Geffen Jones Phone: 443-849-8329 Fax: 443-849-8201 dgeffen@gilchristhospice.org Clerical Date: 06/07/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteers are need to help with filing, data entry, preparing Energy Assistance applications for future program year mass mail out and other general offices duties. Contact person for this opportunitiy is Mary Adkins and her email is madkins@harfordcommunityaction.org Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 14 years old and training will be offered. Times available are Monday-Friday and flexible hours are available. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Clerical Assistant at Events Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Locations will vary Description: Expect volunteer to be on time for event, friendly, patient and work well with staff and other volunteers. They should also be culturally competent and adaptable to needs of those with physical disabilities. The type of work they will be doing is assisting with the putting together name tags, folding and stuffing envelopes, folding brochures, stapling, copying and occasional phone calls. These opportunities will normally be before major events such as trainings, health fairs, and community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and be available to work at minimum time commitment of at least two hours. Acutal times of events will vary but they usually happen between 8:00am-4:00pm. Volunteers should be friendly and work well with other volunteers and staff members. FACE-IT 319 South Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Carol V. Taylor Phone: 443-528-6271 Fax: 410-638-3329 http://www.faceitcoalition.org pastorcvtaylor@aol.com Clerical/Receptionist Date: 10/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: The outpatient psychiatric clinic located on the 5th floor at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace has grown to be a very busy service. They are in need of volunteer help with pulling of patient charts and filing same, greeting patients, and in general being of assistance with the office workload. Requirements: Please tell volunteer coordinator that you are specifically interested in working for the Sheppard Pratt outpatient clinic. Harford Memorial Hospital 501 South Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Debbie Stout Phone: 443-843-5355 http://www.uchs.org Clerical/Receptionist Date: 01/01/03 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer would serve as an information giver and guide to the offices located at the Harford County Government Office Building located at 220 South Main Street in Bel Air during the weekdays. Harford County Public Information Office 220 South Main Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Meg Deem Phone: 410-638-3064 Fax: 410-638-1387 madeem@harfordcountymd.gov Community Relations Associate Date: 06/03/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: The Community Relations Associate works on recruitment and media projects for the National Civilian Community Corps campus in Perry Point, MD. For more information about this job please click on the link below http://tinyurl.com/2evlka6 Requirements: Volunteers applying for this job should be at least 18 years old and be able to give a four month committment. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm. Volunteer should posses marketing, media, administrative and clerical skills. Americorps NCCC Atlantic Region 15 Boilerhouse Road Perry Point MD Contact Person: Sam McKenzie Phone: 410-642-2411 ext. 2411 Fax: 410-642-1888 http://www.americorps.gov/nccc smckenzie@cns.gov Customer Service Assistant Date: 06/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Duties include, but not limited to: Running the register and credit card/check machine. Help clients who may need help gathering items on clothing voucher. Making clients and customers feel welcomed and cared for (treat everyone the way you would want to be treated). Help to maintain a neat appearance in store and around register at all times. Help put out clothing and priced items in designated areas of the store. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age or older. Available hours are Tuesday -Saturday 9am-4pm (Thursday 9am-6:30pm). Volunteeres should be comfortable with running a register and a credit card/check machine. However no previous experience with a register is necessary. Tabitha's House 122-D Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Sara Tamasauskas Phone: 410-877-9730 Fax: 410-877-9731 http://www.tabithashouse.com tabithashouse@aol.com Estuary Center Aide Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will greet visitors, answer phones, answer questions, organize files, etc. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Shifts are available on the weekends and volunteer should be familar with receptionist and information Desk type work. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Greeter/Receptionist Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are occasionally needed to provide administrative support. Duties may include: copying, filing, creating manuals, stuffing and sealing mailings and entering data into the computer. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Hostess Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer needed to help hostess events booked at the Manor house on weekends and some evenings during the week. Training is provided. Timeframes for the events (weddings, business meetings, parties and non profit events) are usually 5-7 hour shifts depending on the size and type of event. Rockfield Manor 501 Churchville Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Jane Pessagno Phone: 410-638-4565 Fax: 410-638-4573 http://www.rockfieldmanor.com rockfield.manor@comcast.net Office Support Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will assist with general office duties (i.e answering phones, updating files, creating program materials, using copy machine, preparing for upcoming events, etc.) Requirements: Flexible schedule 9am-2pm. Training is offered. Must be 18 years or older with friendly personality. Typing and computer skills are a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Receptionist Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Receptionist needed to greet visitors, answer telephones and light typing. Training is offered. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age. Minimum time commitment of 2-8 hours per week is required. Office is opened Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Division of Parole and Probation 31 West Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Diane Lutz Phone: 410-836-4651 Fax: 410-838-1407 DLutz@dpscs.state.md.us Receptionist Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will greet visitors to the Museum and perform basic duties at the front desk. These may include answering the phone, directing tourists and assisting with the cash register. Hours and days are flexible 10am-5pm. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Registration/Event Assistant Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Various locations Description: Expect volunteer to be on time for event, friendly, patient and work well with public and other volunteers. They should also be culturally competent and adaptable to needs of those with physical disabilities. The type of work they will be doing is assisting with the registration process and various other assignments at events such as the annual Drug Symposium, Faith and Community Based Resource Fair, Town Hall Meeting, or Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered to Succeed) conference. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and be available for a minimum of at least two hours. Times can vary but normally 8:00am-4:00pm and a maximum of three events per year. Volunteers should be friendly and work well with public and other team members. FACE-IT 319 South Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Carol V. Taylor Phone: 443-528-6271 Fax: 410-638-3329 http://www.faceitcoalition.org pastorcvtaylor@aol.com Senior Health Insurance-Elderly Services Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer is needed for data entry and to make appointments for fall open enrollment. Requirements: Individuals would be trained and would need to be available weekdays as needed. Training would also be provided for medicare prescription drug program enrollment counseling. Harford County Office on Aging 145 North Hickory Avenue Bel Air MD 21014 Phone: 410-638-3025 www.harfordcountymd.gov Volunteer Help Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer help is needed in a variety of areas including: Legislative activities, working with drunk driving victims/survivors, working with youth, court monitoring, speaker's bureau program and assiting with community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out an application. MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) 7400 York Road, Suite 306 Towson MD Contact Person: Linda Seward Phone: 410-321-6233 http://www.madd.org/md maddnorthmd@yahoo.com Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Date: 06/06/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax Preparers-Will assist moderate income wage earners with preparing their tax returns. Greeter/Intake worker-Welcome tax filers and help them fill out documents. IT Support-Assist with computers, printers and software issues. Interpreter-Aid with tax preparation by enabling communication between client and tax preparer. The contact person for this opportunity is Linda Simmers and her email is lsimmers@harfordcommunityaction.org Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and training is offered. Volunteers will be needed from January thru April for day and evening hours. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Baltimore Description: Available volunteer opportunities include: Administrative Aid, Education (on-site or community outreach), Event support, For credit Internships (education, PR/marketing, animal care and more), Group Service Projects and Wild Weed Warrior. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years old and requirements for participation vary by position. Interested volunteers should see the website for more details, but in general volunteers should be friendly, energetic and interested in conversation. Maryland Zoo Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD Contact Person: Kerrie Kovaleski Phone: 443-552-5266 http://www.marylandzoo.org volunteers@marylandzoo.org Volunteers Date: 11/05/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of areas including: Education and awareness Patient service programs Advocacy Community Events Administrative Opportunities Online Volunteering Requirements: Requirements for volunteer jobs vary by activity/event. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years of age. American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore MD Contact Person: Terry Borkowicz Phone: 410-933-5157 http://www.cancer.org terry.borkowicz@cancer.org CLIENT ADVOCATE Opportunities Organizations Client Advocate Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: The client advocate would answer phones, make appointments and greet clients. The Advocate would also assess client needs and concernc and try to meet those needs at the center or provide information of where they can go for help. The Advocate will also give out material assistance of maternity clothes, layettes, baby clothes, diapers, etc. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and commit to 4 hours of time one day per week at the Center in Bel Air. Training will be provided and the volunteer would need to agree with the Birthright International Charter. Birthright Pregnancy Resource Center 38 E. Gordon Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Carol Maglov Phone: 410-838-0443 Fax: 410-838-0446 http://www.birthrightofbelair.org carolmaglov@verizon.net Club Champion Date: 10/21/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Club Champion volunteers will be asked to dedicate their time and talents to our clubs by helping club staff to run nationally proven effective programs. Individual volunteers will also have the opportunity to design and develop mini-clubs i.e.; chess club, fashion design club, or speech and debate club. Requirements: Bring your interests and your enthusiasm and you will be amazed at the kind of difference you can make in our kids lives. Volunteers are asked to volunteer 1 or more hours per week. Boys and Girls Club of Harford County 100 E. Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen MD Contact Person: Derek Dewitt Phone: 410-838-3354 Fax: 410-838-0544 http://www.bgcharfordco.org ddewitt@bgcharfordco.org Fundraising Volunteers Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Fundraising Volunteers – Need Silent Auction item recruiters, fundraiser ticket sellers and assistance with fundraising events. Requirements: See description above - can use individuals with experience to individuals willing to learn. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a On Call Medical Escort Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Duties consist of accompanying a resident to outside medical appointments. Volunteers will ride in ambulance or wheelchair transport van. Volunteers report to Citizens on day of scheduled appointments and stay with resident throughout the appointment. This is a on call opportunity Requirements: All volunteers of facility must be registered by application, sign a confidentially statement & submit to background check. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Web Master Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Looking for someone knowledgeable in graphic design to update Homecoming’s website approximately once a month including posting the monthly newsletter. Requirements: Advanced computer skills (see above), great organizational skills,excellent communication skills. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Windsor Valley AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator Date: 09/14/11 - 07/31/12 Area: Edgewood, Harford Co. MD Zip Code: 21040 Description: Application and Selection Process: To participate in Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps program, applicants must submit a written application. Staff will review the application, with special emphasis placed on the writing sample, invite the applicant to interview, if appropriate, conduct two reference checks, and complete a criminal background investigation. This is an 11 month, full-time (40 hours/week) position as a member of the Volunteer Maryland (VM) AmeriCorps Program. The position is with Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) at Windsor Valley, 570 Meadowood Drive, Edgewood, Maryland. The VMC service year will begin on September 14, 2011 and conclude on July 31, 2012. The Coordinator’s hours will be Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and some Saturdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Volunteer Maryland training days are held in various locations around the state and run from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Responsibilities: • Develop a written work plan and timeline for implementation. • Develop or revise program materials such as volunteer position descriptions, promotional fliers or brochures, training materials, and evaluation tools. • Recruit community residents as volunteers. Outreach methods may include sharing information at community events, walking the community, making community presentations, hosting information sessions, etc. • Screen volunteers; procedures might include interviews, reference checks, orientation sessions and criminal background checks. • Develop and facilitate orientation and training for volunteers. • Supervise and support volunteers in ways that are effective and meaningful to them and to CPDC. • Develop and implement recognition activities for volunteers such as special events, awards, gifts, etc. • Maintain accurate records of volunteer service hours, satisfaction and outcomes of volunteer participation. • Evaluate progress made in achieving the program’s goals; report on progress in statistical and narrative reports for Volunteer Maryland and CPDC. • Develop community partnerships to assist in supporting the volunteer program. • Perform up to four hours of direct community service each week. • Serve as public ambassador for the CPDC, Volunteer Maryland, and AmeriCorps. • Participate in CPDC, VM and AmeriCorps training, service projects, and other activities. • VMCs may be assigned other volunteer program duties during the course of the service year by the CPDC supervisor. Requirements: Skills and Qualities Needed: AmeriCorps members must be at least 17 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. Documentation of age, education, and citizenship are due on the first day of the service year. Older adults are encouraged to apply. Also: • Skilled at taking initiative, creative problem solving, and working independently, to be able to develop and implement a volunteer program. • Comfort and experience working in an urban setting. Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity. • Able to work and thrive in a team setting and work in an active environment. • Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality. • Skilled at building interpersonal relationships, to work effectively as part of a team (at Windsor Valley and with his/her class of VMCs), and to develop a corps of resident volunteers. • Strong verbal communication skills, to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, residents and community groups. • Skilled at written communication, to develop program materials and reports. • Committed to the concept of national service and to making a difference in his/her community. • Basic computer literacy, to be able to produce program materials and track volunteer hours. • Have own, or have access to, transportation to and from the Windsor Valley community and VM trainings and events. • Able to respond to organizational change productively and maintain positive attitude. • Experience and sense of satisfaction in working with urban teens and/or older adults. Orientation and Ongoing Training: Volunteer Maryland provides approximately 20 days of training in program development, volunteer management, marketing, communication, and leadership skills. Training is held the first two weeks of the service year, with monthly training days throughout the rest of the year. Additional training opportunities are also available through AmeriCorps and CPDC. The Windsor Valley Resident Services Manager provides orientation to the Windsor Valley community. For additional information about the position, please contact Marcia Rose Fuoss, 202-885-9573 or submit a resume and cover letter to mfuoss@cpdc.org. For additional information about the Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps program, visit www.volunteermaryland.org. Windsor Valley AmeriCorps Windsor Valley, 570 Meadowood Drive, Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Marcia Rose Fuoss Phone: 202-885-9573 Fax: n/a http://www.volunteermaryland.org. mfuoss@cpdc.org COMPUTERS Opportunities Organizations Assistant Webmaster Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Description: This is an excellent opportunity for someone with website knowledge who would enjoy being around one of the country's greatest collections of arms and armor and to work with a group of friendly Foundation members who support the museum. HOWEVER, no knowledge of military history or technology is required. Museum staff or Foundation members can answer all yours questions. Volunteer will need own transportation to and from museum and have a picture ID or other appropriate documents to pass through the APG gate. Requirements: Volunteer will have flexibility to work from home but museum only has dial up modem. No high speed access available at this time. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to creating, updating and maintaining a simple but mildly interactive website. U.S Army Ordnance Museum Contact Person: Elliot Deutsch Phone: 410-838-6509 fortnerd@comcast.net Computer Tutor Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteers are needed for tutoring help with computers. Computer volunteers will assist a new computer user with his or her email and teach them to surf the net. Requirements: Day or evening times are available and volunteers should have general knowledge of how to read and write an email. Volunteers should also have a friendly personality. ARC Northern Chesapeake Region 4513 Philadelphia Road Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Amy Smolenski Phone: 410-836-7177 ext. 315 Fax: 410-836-2174 http://www.arcncr.org asmolenski@arcncr.org Estuary Center Aide Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will greet visitors, answer phones, answer questions, organize files, etc. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Shifts are available on the weekends and volunteer should be familar with receptionist and information Desk type work. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Office Support Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will assist with general office duties (i.e answering phones, updating files, creating program materials, using copy machine, preparing for upcoming events, etc.) Requirements: Flexible schedule 9am-2pm. Training is offered. Must be 18 years or older with friendly personality. Typing and computer skills are a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Date: 06/06/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax Preparers-Will assist moderate income wage earners with preparing their tax returns. Greeter/Intake worker-Welcome tax filers and help them fill out documents. IT Support-Assist with computers, printers and software issues. Interpreter-Aid with tax preparation by enabling communication between client and tax preparer. The contact person for this opportunity is Linda Simmers and her email is lsimmers@harfordcommunityaction.org Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and training is offered. Volunteers will be needed from January thru April for day and evening hours. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Volunteer Ride Coordinator Date: 07/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Darlington Zip Code: 21034 Description: Ride Coordinators may perform any or all office tasks depending on their individual preferences and skills and on the changing needs of The Getting There Rideshare. These tasks may include: -Answering phones in a clear and friendly manner -Providing accurate information regarding Getting There Rideshare's services and offering appropriate referrals to other resources when necessary -Mailing passenger registration packets to eligible callers -Recording name, phone number and other contact information of interested volunteers for the Volunteer Coordinator -Collecting ride information for passenger reservations -Utilizing the Getting There Rideshare database and driver availability information to assign rides (we will train) -Calling passengers to confirm ride assignments and provide drivers names -Trouble shooting minor passenger/driver problems -Updating and retrieving data in the Getting There Rideshare database -Checking email for responses to drivers for ride assignments -Creating and sending a daily "All Call List" of pending unassigned rides for the next four days -Recording any changes in contact information for drivers and passengers -Recording ride cancellations distinguishing between passengers and no-drivers cancellations -Recording volunteer hours in the volunteer log Requirements: Volunteer should posses these skills-have the ability to provide accurate information regarding the program and offer appropriate referrals to other resources when necesary. Be comfortable with multiple phone lines, have a pleasant calm telephone manner and be able to communicate easily with senior citizens, have basic computer skills (word processing and email would be helpful, but not required), be organized and detail oriented, be able to pass a criminal background check and maintain the confidentiality of rider information. Volunteers should be 21 years of ago or older and training will be provided. A minimum commitment of a 5 hour shift weekly or bi-weekly is required. Getting There Rideshare/Wilson Ministry Center 1024 Main Street Darlington MD 21034 Contact Person: Ceil Earle Phone: 410-836-3005 http://www.gettingthererideshare.org ceilearle@yahoo.com Web Master Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Looking for someone knowledgeable in graphic design to update Homecoming’s website approximately once a month including posting the monthly newsletter. Requirements: Advanced computer skills (see above), great organizational skills,excellent communication skills. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a CONSTRUCTION Opportunities Organizations Construction Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: varies; central to Aberdeen, Edgewood and HdG area Description: Volunteers are needed to help with construction weekly - Wednesdays through Saturdays from 7:30am to 3:30pm. No skills necessary, but skilled volunteers are welcome. Minimum age to volunteer: 16; training is offered. All volunteers must register online at www.habitatsusq.org/volunteer/construction-volunteer. Requirements: Construction volunteers MUST have health insurance. A volunteer in any stage of pregnancy will not be permitted on a construction site. Tasks will range from roofing and framing to painting, interior work and site cleanup. Please bring a hammer, tool belt, tape measure, gloves and a pencil. Wear work boots or closed toe shoes and bring a lunch unless otherwise specified. Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna 205 Hays Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Abrielle Willis Phone: 410 - 638-4434 Ext. 6 Fax: 410-420-8843 www.habitatsusq.org awillis@habitatsusq.org COORDINATOR ASSISTANT Opportunities Organizations Construction and Non - construction Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: all Description: We have six general types of volunteers: 1) Construction volunteers/groups - work on the house sites 2) Habitat committee volunteers - serve “behind the scenes” 3) Special Events volunteers - help plan and run fundraisers 4) Office volunteers - complete tasks such as data entry & filing 5) Mentors- help the families throughout the build 6) Youth Volunteers – 13 and under Construction Volunteers: • Complete all jobs except professionally licensed work. • This includes: framing, roofing, painting, trim, siding and landscaping. • Crew leaders- teach small groups specific tasks, such as those above. • Repair existing homes and build accessible ramps. • Jobs for ages 14 and up. All ability levels welcome. Work one day or many. • Hours are typically 8 am – 3 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Construction-Volunteering in Groups: 7-15 volunteers can be accommodated at a site for a group build day. Please contact our office with a date to schedule your group. Committee Volunteers: Committees usually meet on a monthly basis to plan and organize the work of Habitat. Call the office for chairperson’s contact info. Committees include: • Board Development • Church Relations • Construction • Family Selection • Finance • Fundraising • Planning • Publicity/Media and • Special Events: Dream Builders Ball,Golf Tournament, Purse Auction Mentors: Work with a family to support and encourage them through their build, attend meetings with them and act as liaison for HHS. We are in need of bilingual volunteers! Other Ways You Can Help: • Prepare and deliver lunches to volunteers on the worksite – YUM! • Gift the family with a basket of donated items such as food for their pantry, kitchen essentials, toiletries and bath items…you get to play Santa! • Have a fundraiser or start a collection for a gift card for the family! • Create special blankets for the family as a Welcome Home presents • Provide or add landscaping to make the new home that much more special Requirements: Jobs for ages 14 and up. Work one day or many. Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna 205 Hays Street Bel Air MD all Contact Person: Abrielle Willis Phone: 410 - 638-4434 Ext. 6 Fax: 410-420-8843 www.habitatsusq.org awillis@habitatsusq.org Windsor Valley AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator Date: 09/14/11 - 07/31/12 Area: Edgewood, Harford Co. MD Zip Code: 21040 Description: Application and Selection Process: To participate in Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps program, applicants must submit a written application. Staff will review the application, with special emphasis placed on the writing sample, invite the applicant to interview, if appropriate, conduct two reference checks, and complete a criminal background investigation. This is an 11 month, full-time (40 hours/week) position as a member of the Volunteer Maryland (VM) AmeriCorps Program. The position is with Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) at Windsor Valley, 570 Meadowood Drive, Edgewood, Maryland. The VMC service year will begin on September 14, 2011 and conclude on July 31, 2012. The Coordinator’s hours will be Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and some Saturdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Volunteer Maryland training days are held in various locations around the state and run from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Responsibilities: • Develop a written work plan and timeline for implementation. • Develop or revise program materials such as volunteer position descriptions, promotional fliers or brochures, training materials, and evaluation tools. • Recruit community residents as volunteers. Outreach methods may include sharing information at community events, walking the community, making community presentations, hosting information sessions, etc. • Screen volunteers; procedures might include interviews, reference checks, orientation sessions and criminal background checks. • Develop and facilitate orientation and training for volunteers. • Supervise and support volunteers in ways that are effective and meaningful to them and to CPDC. • Develop and implement recognition activities for volunteers such as special events, awards, gifts, etc. • Maintain accurate records of volunteer service hours, satisfaction and outcomes of volunteer participation. • Evaluate progress made in achieving the program’s goals; report on progress in statistical and narrative reports for Volunteer Maryland and CPDC. • Develop community partnerships to assist in supporting the volunteer program. • Perform up to four hours of direct community service each week. • Serve as public ambassador for the CPDC, Volunteer Maryland, and AmeriCorps. • Participate in CPDC, VM and AmeriCorps training, service projects, and other activities. • VMCs may be assigned other volunteer program duties during the course of the service year by the CPDC supervisor. Requirements: Skills and Qualities Needed: AmeriCorps members must be at least 17 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. Documentation of age, education, and citizenship are due on the first day of the service year. Older adults are encouraged to apply. Also: • Skilled at taking initiative, creative problem solving, and working independently, to be able to develop and implement a volunteer program. • Comfort and experience working in an urban setting. Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity. • Able to work and thrive in a team setting and work in an active environment. • Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality. • Skilled at building interpersonal relationships, to work effectively as part of a team (at Windsor Valley and with his/her class of VMCs), and to develop a corps of resident volunteers. • Strong verbal communication skills, to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, residents and community groups. • Skilled at written communication, to develop program materials and reports. • Committed to the concept of national service and to making a difference in his/her community. • Basic computer literacy, to be able to produce program materials and track volunteer hours. • Have own, or have access to, transportation to and from the Windsor Valley community and VM trainings and events. • Able to respond to organizational change productively and maintain positive attitude. • Experience and sense of satisfaction in working with urban teens and/or older adults. Orientation and Ongoing Training: Volunteer Maryland provides approximately 20 days of training in program development, volunteer management, marketing, communication, and leadership skills. Training is held the first two weeks of the service year, with monthly training days throughout the rest of the year. Additional training opportunities are also available through AmeriCorps and CPDC. The Windsor Valley Resident Services Manager provides orientation to the Windsor Valley community. For additional information about the position, please contact Marcia Rose Fuoss, 202-885-9573 or submit a resume and cover letter to mfuoss@cpdc.org. For additional information about the Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps program, visit www.volunteermaryland.org. Windsor Valley AmeriCorps Windsor Valley, 570 Meadowood Drive, Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Marcia Rose Fuoss Phone: 202-885-9573 Fax: n/a http://www.volunteermaryland.org. mfuoss@cpdc.org COURT OBSERVER/CASA Opportunities Organizations Court Appointed Special Advocate Date: 06/21/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: The CASA program of Harford County is an organization of volunteers committed to serving abused or neglected children. CASA advocates the best interest of these children in the judicial, educational, medical and social services communities. Volunteer job responsibilities include completing an intensive independent investigation(Interview the child and relevant adults, review appropriate records and reports, observe the child and significant others). Report findings to the Court(Provide written reports containing information and testify at Court hearings concerning the child if requested to do so). Insure representation of the child’s best interest (Attend all Court proceedings to see that all relevant facts are presented, attend appropriate agency meetings regarding the child, alert the Court to the immediate needs of the child as necessary, have regular ongoing contact with the child). Monitor case following a Court hearing or decision as designated by the Court. Attend training arranged by the Program Director (Attend initial training sessions and attend ongoing training sessions). Consult regularly with program staff concerning the assigned case (Develop a case investigation plan, discuss preliminary findings, review progress in the case, review reports, submit monthly time and mileage logs). Participate in performance evaluations done by the CASA Program (Evaluate quality of your work, assess your job satisfaction, set learning/performance objectives for the volunteer, evaluate the quality of the supervision and training provided by the program). Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age or older and complete thirty hours of pre-service training. Volunteers then complete an internship and practice specific skills. After completing the training and internship, the CASA is eligible for case assignment. The next training begins September 2010. Time commitment is one year or until the case closes. CASA of Harford County 101 South Main Street, Suite 303 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Rebecca Portman Phone: 410-638-4938 Fax: 410-420-6740 http://www.casaofharfordcounty.org casa@harfordcountymd.gov Court Observer Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Cecil County Description: After a one day training program, volunteer court observers will sit in either a morning or afternoon session of the District and/or Circuit Court. The program is seeking volunteers to do in-court observations of criminal and civil cases. Observers will complete an observation sheet and relate their impressions. Requirements: An interested person can observe a few hours a week. An application would be needed and they will conduct a background check. Volunteers need to be at least 21 years of age. Cecil County Courtwatch Program 135 East High Street Elkton MD Contact Person: Gary Pierce Phone: 410-998-0252 gpierce@dhr.state.md.us DONATIONS ORGANIZER Opportunities Organizations Construction and Non - construction Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: all Description: We have six general types of volunteers: 1) Construction volunteers/groups - work on the house sites 2) Habitat committee volunteers - serve “behind the scenes” 3) Special Events volunteers - help plan and run fundraisers 4) Office volunteers - complete tasks such as data entry & filing 5) Mentors- help the families throughout the build 6) Youth Volunteers – 13 and under Construction Volunteers: • Complete all jobs except professionally licensed work. • This includes: framing, roofing, painting, trim, siding and landscaping. • Crew leaders- teach small groups specific tasks, such as those above. • Repair existing homes and build accessible ramps. • Jobs for ages 14 and up. All ability levels welcome. Work one day or many. • Hours are typically 8 am – 3 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Construction-Volunteering in Groups: 7-15 volunteers can be accommodated at a site for a group build day. Please contact our office with a date to schedule your group. Committee Volunteers: Committees usually meet on a monthly basis to plan and organize the work of Habitat. Call the office for chairperson’s contact info. Committees include: • Board Development • Church Relations • Construction • Family Selection • Finance • Fundraising • Planning • Publicity/Media and • Special Events: Dream Builders Ball,Golf Tournament, Purse Auction Mentors: Work with a family to support and encourage them through their build, attend meetings with them and act as liaison for HHS. We are in need of bilingual volunteers! Other Ways You Can Help: • Prepare and deliver lunches to volunteers on the worksite – YUM! • Gift the family with a basket of donated items such as food for their pantry, kitchen essentials, toiletries and bath items…you get to play Santa! • Have a fundraiser or start a collection for a gift card for the family! • Create special blankets for the family as a Welcome Home presents • Provide or add landscaping to make the new home that much more special Requirements: Jobs for ages 14 and up. Work one day or many. Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna 205 Hays Street Bel Air MD all Contact Person: Abrielle Willis Phone: 410 - 638-4434 Ext. 6 Fax: 410-420-8843 www.habitatsusq.org awillis@habitatsusq.org Donation Organizer Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Street Zip Code: 21154 Description: Assistance is needed with unpacking and stacking of donations. Volunteer would need to be able to lift 20 pounds. Sorters are needed to go through donated items and place them on shelves and pack needed items for distribution. Short term volunteers are welcomed. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00am-noon. Mason-Dixon Community Services 708 Highland Road Street MD 21154 Contact Person: Barbara Richardson Phone: 410-452-9025 Fax: 410-452-0077 http://www.mason-dixon.org info@mason-dixon.org Donations Organizer Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteers are needed to work in the Goodwill store in Bel Air. Hours are Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. Requirements: Volunteers will sort and display donations. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years of age and willing to work at least a two hour shift. Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake 711 Bel Air Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Debbie Lubinsky Phone: 410-879-8001 Fax: 410-803-2593 http://www.goodwillches.org jgilbert@goodwillches.org Donations Organizer Date: 06/18/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteers needed to help sort and organize donations for women's emergency shelter in the Bel Air area. Anna's House P.O Box 88, 605 North Tollgate Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Cindy Hanley Phone: 410-803-2130 Fax: 410-638-1753 chanley@cc-md.org Fundraising Volunteers Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Fundraising Volunteers – Need Silent Auction item recruiters, fundraiser ticket sellers and assistance with fundraising events. Requirements: See description above - can use individuals with experience to individuals willing to learn. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Sorting Room Assistants Date: 06/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Duties would include, but not limited to: Sorting through all donations received and determining what is kept for Tabitha's House and what will be donated to another organization. Pricing, hanging and steaming all clothing for thrift store. Cleaning and pricing all other items for thrift store and then putting all priced items (clothing included) in the thrift store in designated areas. When running low on supplies, make sure someone in charge is made aware of the need. Greet donors and customers with respect and make them feel appreciated. Respect and appreciate other volunteers at all times. Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age and older or younger volunteers must be with a guardian/parent. Training will be provided. Volunteer hours are flexible but the organization is open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm (Thursday 9-6:30pm). Volunteers should be able to multi-task, be flexible and be able to lift between 5 and 20 pounds. Tabitha's House 122-D Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Sara Tamasauskas Phone: 410-877-9730 Fax: 410-877-9731 http://www.tabithashouse.com tabithashouse@aol.com DRIVER/INSTRUCTOR DRIVING Opportunities Organizations Driver Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Riverside Description: Volunteer drivers are needed to pick up van at Social Services in Bel Air or at the shelter in Riverside and drive clients to Social Services or the Riverside Emergency Shelter. Drivers are needed daily. Requirements: Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have a current and valid drivers license. FCCAU P.O Box 274 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Joseph Smith Phone: 410-272-2229 Fax: 410-272-2236 http://www.homelessshelter.net joseph.fccau@verizon.net Driver Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Perry Point Zip Code: 21902 Description: Drivers are needed to take patients to doctor and clinic appointments Monday through Fridays from the Perry Point VA Hospital. Veterans Affairs, Volunteer Services 1167 Avenue D Perry Point MD 21902 Contact Person: Richard Maichle Phone: 410-642-1039 Fax: 410-642-1858 http://maryland.va.gov Richard.Maichle2@va.gov Driver Date: Ongoing Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Driver needed for Thursday afternoons. Drive church van to Aberdeen to pick up homeless and those in need and bring them to Edgewood. Pick up time starts at 8am and reverses at 1pm to travel from Edgewood to Aberdeen. Requirements: Clean driving record and approval by insurance company. Must be 21 and available for 1 1/2 hours, once a week. New Hope Outreach Ministry 2048 Watergate Court Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Jackie McNally Phone: 410-676-3531 newhope37@verizon.net Driver/Donation Transporter Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are needed to pick up a variety of donations from local area businesses and bring them back to the shelter. Occasionally they may be asked to help transport animals. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Driver's Assistant Date: 06/07/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteer driver's assistant is needed to help drivers load and/or unload food Monday -Friday from 10am-12noon at the Edgewood location. Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years old and training is offered. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Driving Instructor Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer driving instructors, after a thorough training period, teach the Maryland AARP Driving program in a classroom setting. Requirements: Volunteers must teach at least 3 (four hour)classes a year. Classes are taught in Harford and/or Cecil County during the day at Senior Centers, Harford Community College, UCMC Hospital, libraries, etc. AARP Driver Safety Program Contact Person: Chester Duncan Phone: 443-791-2077 http://www.aarp.org/drive duncan691@verizon.net Food Transporter Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon and Edgewood areas Description: A volunteer is needed to pick up surplus pastries from BJs Wholesale Club in Abingdon and transport them to Prince of Peace Church in Edgewood. Pickup takes place at 9:15 Friday mornings. This position is for pickups during odd-numbered months. A representative from Prince of Peace will be there to let you in. BJs and Prince of Peace are 5 miles apart. Requirements: Reliable transportation and a vehicle larger than a subcompact. The Sharing Table PO Box 1174 Edgewood MD Contact Person: Mike Perrone Phone: 410) 652-9572 http://www.thesharingtable.org sharingtableinfo@gmail.com Meal Deliverer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to drive to deliver meals to clients on designated routes from approximately 10:30am until 12:30 pm during the week. Meals on Wheels 45 North Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Allan Robinson Phone: 410-838-0013 Fax: 410-879-5814 http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org harford@mowcm.org Volunteer Driver Date: 07/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: The purpose of the volunteer driver is to support the mission of Getting There Ride Share by providing prompt and dependable transportation for registered senior passengers. Any other activity preformed for the passenger is the driver's responsibility and is not a service provided by Getting There Ride Share. A Getting There Ride Share volunteer driver transports passengers in their personal vehicle. While driving for Getting There Ride Share the volunteer and passenger are covered by the driver's personal automobile insurance policy. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to verify that their personal policy provides adequate liability coverage. An umbrella rider will be provided for supplemental liability coverage. Requirements: Volunteer should have a good driving record; clear criminal background history; physically capable of driving safely (this includes not using any drugs that could affect driving function) and have the ability to communicate easily with senior citizens. Drivers must attend a yearly orientation training meeting. Drivers must call their assigned passengers one or two days in advance to introduce themselves, confirm the ride and verify the ride information. Drivers need to arrive at the scheduled time. If unavoidalby delayed, the volunteer must notify the passenger of the delay. Driver must not accompany passengers into their homes or into the homes passengers are visiting. To avoid significant liability risks, Getting There Ride Share services are Door-To-Door. Drivers should remind passengers (as necessary) that using seatbelts is mandatory. No trip will occur if without the use of seatbelts by all people in the car. Drivers must follow Getting There Ride Share emergency medical procedures. Drivers unable to fulfill a ride commitment must contact the Getting There Ride Share office and the passenger. Getting There Ride Share will make every effort to cover the ride. Drivers must not make unscheduled stops. Destinations must be on the Ride Detail Confirmation Form. If passengers request an unscheduled stop, the driver can suggest the passenger call Getting There Ride Share for another ride, but if a stop is not on the Form, it is not allowed. Volunteer coordinators will make every effort to passengers anticipate stops that might be required on their trip when the trip is requested. This is a completely volunteer service. Expenses for mileage or fuel are not covered. There will be no tipping or gifts given to drivers. If requested, the driver will provide a statement from their physician stating that they are capable of participating in this program. Interested volunteers should be 21 years of age or older and have access to a cell phone and a dependable car with adequate insurance coverage. Training will be provided and there is no minimum time commitment. Getting There Rideshare/Wilson Ministry Center 1024 Main Street Darlington MD Contact Person: Ceil Earle Phone: 410-836-3005 http://www.gettingthererideshare.org ceilearle@yahoo.com Volunteer Driver Date: Ongoing Description: Using their own vehicle the volunteer is expected to drive a passenger to a predetermined destination. This is a door-to-door service. The volunteer will confirm with the passenger the night before the scheduled trip by phone or email. Need 10 volunteers. All contact, except for one training session, is via phone or email. Availability is up to the volunteer; minimum time commitment 3 hours monthly. A reimbursement of $0.35 per mile is available if mileage is tracked. Contact Susan Kelly at rideshare3005@gmail.com or 443-243-8044. Requirements: Clean driving record required, must pass a background check. Customer service skills recommended. Minimum age to volunteer is 18. Getting There Rideshare/Wilson Ministry Center 1024 Main Street Darlington MD Contact Person: Ceil Earle Phone: 410-836-3005 http://www.gettingthererideshare.org ceilearle@yahoo.com EDUCATION Opportunities Organizations Children's Nature Education Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Teach environmental education to school children on the grounds of Ladew Topiary Gardens. Present topics including seeds and flowers, trees, signs of the season and more. Requirements: Must be a minimum age of 17 years Must have experience with and enjoy working with children Must participate in volunteer training Must be observed, evaluated and approved by Ladew teaching staff Time commitment is flexible; lead anywhere from once a month to once a week or more ** During your first season, you should commit to lead a minimum of 2 school programs, in exchange for participating in the volunteer training course that season. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Clerical Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to assist with the entry of data and other computer uses. Volunteer may also learn special museum oriented software which aids in the organization of the museum's collections. Other duties could include assisting with record keeping, gift shop inventory, organizing and filing records, Xeroxing, faxing, emialing, phone calls, labeling and helping with mailings. Additional training as required will be provided. Weekend hours are also available, 10am-5pm. Requirements: Basic computer skills requested, including knowledge of Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Docent/Tour Guide Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Providing a welcoming, hospitable environment and rewarding learning experience to visitors through guided tours of the House and/or Gardens, while ensuring the safety and security of the collection and visitors. Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Have a high school diploma Enjoy interacting with the public Must be personable, outgoing, reliable, enthusiastic and flexible. Ability to speak comfortably before large groups of people Physically able to lead tours around the house, navigating two sets of stairs Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Education Assistant Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21015 Description: Volunteers will assist with implementing specific accommodations including note taking for courses offered by the College, reading instructional materials to students and scribing. Note takers will be expected to take thorough legible notes on class lectures and discussions, provide copies of notes to the student, instructor or audio record instructions into a digital tape recorder. Readers will be asked to read aloud. Scribes will be asked to assist students with written exams/assignments. Requirements: Training is required and volunteers must maintain confidentiality. Volunteers will need to work a minimum of 3 hours per week. Harford Community College Disability Support 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Lorraine Peniston Phone: 443-412-2402 http://www.harford.edu/dss/default.asp?FA=academic lpenisto@harford.edu Family Support Group Facilitator Date: Ongoing Area: Churchville, MD Zip Code: 21028 Description: The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter holds a family support group once a month here in the Harford County area. Requirements: Volunteer must possess a knowledge and willingness to learn about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on families. Volunteers should be comfortable with the expression of emotions; exhibit strong listening skills and a sense of humor and have the ability to redirect and facilitate discussion. Former caregivers must be at least one year post-care giving before facilitating a group. A criminal background check will be done, at no expense to volunteer, and Admissions staff. Marketing or other management staff from any type of care service/facilities serving as facilitators or co-facilitators must abide by conflict-of-interest agreements. Alzheimer's Association, Greater MD Chapter 1850 York Road, Suite D Timonium MD 21028 Contact Person: Sally Drumm Phone: 410-561-9099 http://www.alz.org/maryland sally.drumm@alz.org Gardener Assistant Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Gardener Assistant volunteers will have the opportunity to work with professional horticulture staff, enjoy the appreciation of the Gardens' visitors, and enhance their own knowledge of plants and gardening techniques. Volunteers will receive thorough on-the-job training for each task, including safety procedures. Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years Ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including lifting and kneeling and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, humidity and cold) Neat solid color shirts, slacks or shorts and appropriate shoes should be worn Steel-toed work boots may be required for certain job duties Some volunteers may be required to operate a motor vehicle. If so, a valid license and license check are required. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Maryland SHIP Volunteers Date: 06/04/01 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Join the Maryland SHIP MATES volunteer team at your local area agency on aging. Your talents and skills are needed! Call Harford County SHIP today at 410-638-3025. The Maryland SHIP is a federally funded program that provides free health insurance education, counseling and assistance to people with Medicare, their families and caregivers. Learn more online at http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/ship.html Harford County Office on Aging 145 North Hickory Avenue Bel Air MD Phone: 410-638-3025 www.harfordcountymd.gov Volunteer Help Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer help is needed in a variety of areas including: Legislative activities, working with drunk driving victims/survivors, working with youth, court monitoring, speaker's bureau program and assiting with community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out an application. MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) 7400 York Road, Suite 306 Towson MD Contact Person: Linda Seward Phone: 410-321-6233 http://www.madd.org/md maddnorthmd@yahoo.com Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Baltimore Description: Available volunteer opportunities include: Administrative Aid, Education (on-site or community outreach), Event support, For credit Internships (education, PR/marketing, animal care and more), Group Service Projects and Wild Weed Warrior. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years old and requirements for participation vary by position. Interested volunteers should see the website for more details, but in general volunteers should be friendly, energetic and interested in conversation. Maryland Zoo Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD Contact Person: Kerrie Kovaleski Phone: 443-552-5266 http://www.marylandzoo.org volunteers@marylandzoo.org Volunteers Date: 11/05/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of areas including: Education and awareness Patient service programs Advocacy Community Events Administrative Opportunities Online Volunteering Requirements: Requirements for volunteer jobs vary by activity/event. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years of age. American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore MD Contact Person: Terry Borkowicz Phone: 410-933-5157 http://www.cancer.org terry.borkowicz@cancer.org Watt Watchers Instructor Date: Ongoing Area: TBD Zip Code: TBD Description: We have many volunteer opportunities available, office support, fair/festival staff, liaison for student activities and Watt Watchers Instructor. Watt Watchers is a program that teaches individuals how to save money and energy. Volunteers are needed to teach these very important classes. Volunteers schedule is always taken into account. Watt Watchers is a program that was started by the Fuel Fund of Maryland to help individuals lower their energy bill and save money. Volunteers are needed to teach a series of classes that cover such topics as, how to read your energy bill, easy and affordable fixes to your home, habits to break and adopt, how to get your family involved, why your bill differs from your neighbors and basic financial literacy (how to read a pay stub, setting financial goals, creating a budget, opening a savings and checking account, identifying needs v. wants) Class schedule are determined by the site. Volunteers may be needed once a week for 4 weeks for an hour or once a week for two weeks for two hours. Volunteers are needed for day, afternoon and evening, weekday and weekend. Volunteers will be required to attend 3 training classes. The Fuel Fund will provide all materials for the class. Requirements: Volunteer Needs to Possess: comfortable speaking in front of a group, organizes, flexible, patient. Minimum Age to volunteer:22. Time and Frequency Needed:It varies, Anywhere between once a week for 2-4 consecutive weeks per series of classes. Is training offered?__Yes as, well as materials. Fuel Fund of Maryland, Inc 305 West Chesapeake Ave. Ste. 115 Towson MD TBD Contact Person: Danielle Phelps Phone: (410)821-3022 x 106 Fax: (410)_821-3026 http://www.fuelfundmaryland.org dphelps@fuelfundmaryland.org Windsor Valley AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator Date: 09/14/11 - 07/31/12 Area: Edgewood, Harford Co. MD Zip Code: 21040 Description: Application and Selection Process: To participate in Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps program, applicants must submit a written application. Staff will review the application, with special emphasis placed on the writing sample, invite the applicant to interview, if appropriate, conduct two reference checks, and complete a criminal background investigation. This is an 11 month, full-time (40 hours/week) position as a member of the Volunteer Maryland (VM) AmeriCorps Program. The position is with Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) at Windsor Valley, 570 Meadowood Drive, Edgewood, Maryland. The VMC service year will begin on September 14, 2011 and conclude on July 31, 2012. The Coordinator’s hours will be Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and some Saturdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Volunteer Maryland training days are held in various locations around the state and run from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Responsibilities: • Develop a written work plan and timeline for implementation. • Develop or revise program materials such as volunteer position descriptions, promotional fliers or brochures, training materials, and evaluation tools. • Recruit community residents as volunteers. Outreach methods may include sharing information at community events, walking the community, making community presentations, hosting information sessions, etc. • Screen volunteers; procedures might include interviews, reference checks, orientation sessions and criminal background checks. • Develop and facilitate orientation and training for volunteers. • Supervise and support volunteers in ways that are effective and meaningful to them and to CPDC. • Develop and implement recognition activities for volunteers such as special events, awards, gifts, etc. • Maintain accurate records of volunteer service hours, satisfaction and outcomes of volunteer participation. • Evaluate progress made in achieving the program’s goals; report on progress in statistical and narrative reports for Volunteer Maryland and CPDC. • Develop community partnerships to assist in supporting the volunteer program. • Perform up to four hours of direct community service each week. • Serve as public ambassador for the CPDC, Volunteer Maryland, and AmeriCorps. • Participate in CPDC, VM and AmeriCorps training, service projects, and other activities. • VMCs may be assigned other volunteer program duties during the course of the service year by the CPDC supervisor. Requirements: Skills and Qualities Needed: AmeriCorps members must be at least 17 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. Documentation of age, education, and citizenship are due on the first day of the service year. Older adults are encouraged to apply. Also: • Skilled at taking initiative, creative problem solving, and working independently, to be able to develop and implement a volunteer program. • Comfort and experience working in an urban setting. Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity. • Able to work and thrive in a team setting and work in an active environment. • Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality. • Skilled at building interpersonal relationships, to work effectively as part of a team (at Windsor Valley and with his/her class of VMCs), and to develop a corps of resident volunteers. • Strong verbal communication skills, to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, residents and community groups. • Skilled at written communication, to develop program materials and reports. • Committed to the concept of national service and to making a difference in his/her community. • Basic computer literacy, to be able to produce program materials and track volunteer hours. • Have own, or have access to, transportation to and from the Windsor Valley community and VM trainings and events. • Able to respond to organizational change productively and maintain positive attitude. • Experience and sense of satisfaction in working with urban teens and/or older adults. Orientation and Ongoing Training: Volunteer Maryland provides approximately 20 days of training in program development, volunteer management, marketing, communication, and leadership skills. Training is held the first two weeks of the service year, with monthly training days throughout the rest of the year. Additional training opportunities are also available through AmeriCorps and CPDC. The Windsor Valley Resident Services Manager provides orientation to the Windsor Valley community. For additional information about the position, please contact Marcia Rose Fuoss, 202-885-9573 or submit a resume and cover letter to mfuoss@cpdc.org. For additional information about the Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps program, visit www.volunteermaryland.org. Windsor Valley AmeriCorps Windsor Valley, 570 Meadowood Drive, Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Marcia Rose Fuoss Phone: 202-885-9573 Fax: n/a http://www.volunteermaryland.org. mfuoss@cpdc.org ENVIRONMENTAL / GARDENING / LANDSCAPING Opportunities Organizations Blue Bird Box Monitors Date: 06/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers are needed to help maintain and monitor the park's nest boxes during the Spring and Summer. Requirements: Times are flexible, preferably once a week to record nesting box data. An interest in birds and/or wood working skills a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Canoe Trip Leader Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Canoe Trip Leaders and Sweeps are needed during the Spring, Summer and Fall months for Tuesday and Thursday Twilight Canoe Tours from 5:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will work together to guide safe, fun and educational explorations along Deer Creek. Requirements: Must be 17 years or older. Extensive training is required. Must successfully complete "Intro to Canoeing" course (offered on-site in April), attend Canoe Refresher Course (April) and complete Boat-Over-Boat Rescue Training (June) Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Canoe/Kayak Volunteer Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will assist Naturalists on canoe/kayak trips for schools and the general public. Requirements: Volunteer should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Trips occur on weekends, weekdays, and evenings and basic canoeing and kayaking skills are required. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Children's Nature Education Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Teach environmental education to school children on the grounds of Ladew Topiary Gardens. Present topics including seeds and flowers, trees, signs of the season and more. Requirements: Must be a minimum age of 17 years Must have experience with and enjoy working with children Must participate in volunteer training Must be observed, evaluated and approved by Ladew teaching staff Time commitment is flexible; lead anywhere from once a month to once a week or more ** During your first season, you should commit to lead a minimum of 2 school programs, in exchange for participating in the volunteer training course that season. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Education Assistant Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer should enjoy and appreciate the outdoors and working with students. Volunteers assist and direct with activities, including fish seining, nature games, stream sampling, lab activities, mammal/reptile/amphibian monitoring, etc. with groups of about 10 students. Requirements: Interested persons should be 18 years of age or older. Volunteer should be available on weekdays and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Environmental Project Monitor Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers visit privately held properties in Harford County where the landowner has made a conservation agreement with the Maryland Environmental Trust. Requirements: A commitment of 5 visits after receiving a one day training class is requested. Each visit may take about 3-4 hours with travel. Volunteers are free to arrange a time that suits them and the landowner, so it is a time flexible opportunity. Volunteers should be over 20 years of age, be physically able to walk over potentially rough ground and have their own transportation to reach rural properties. Maryland Environmental Trust 100 Community Place, 1st Floor Crownsville MD Contact Person: Michelle Johnson Phone: 410-514-7908 http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/met mjohnson@dnr.state.md.us Estuary Center Aide Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will greet visitors, answer phones, answer questions, organize files, etc. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Shifts are available on the weekends and volunteer should be familar with receptionist and information Desk type work. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Facility Host Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will host in the nature center and grist mill museum, greeting visitors, educating them about Deer Creek and the animals that live in the area and sharing the history and functioning of the grist mill. Requirements: Training is provided and volunteers must be 17 years or older. Availability must be on Sundays from 1-5pm. A personal interest in the environment or history is helpful. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Gardener Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer(s) help to maintain flowers, shrubs, herbs at the museum. Requirements: Some knowledge of plants and the care of plants would be helpful. Flexible hours during the week and weekends. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Gardener Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Is apartment living denying you the satisfaction of gardening? Jerusalem Mill Village contains a small colonial herb garden, a larger vegetable garden and numerous flowers and shrubs. See and taste the results of your efforts used in 18th century recipes prepared over the Gun Shop hearth. Requirements: Gardening and landscaping experience desired but not required. Flexible scheduling. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Gardener Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: For volunteers who love gardening, want to become trained gardeners and are willing to teach others. Requirements: After an approximate training program in gardening, 40 hours of volunteer service would be required to earn Master Gardener certification. A variety of volunteer opportunities would be possible located throughout Harford County. Call for training class schedule. University of Maryland Extension Harford County 2335 Rocks Spring Road, P.IO Box 663 Forest Hill MD Contact Person: Cynthia Warner Phone: 410-638-3255 Fax: 410-628-3053 http://www.harford.umd.edu cwarner1@umd.edu Gardener Assistant Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Gardener Assistant volunteers will have the opportunity to work with professional horticulture staff, enjoy the appreciation of the Gardens' visitors, and enhance their own knowledge of plants and gardening techniques. Volunteers will receive thorough on-the-job training for each task, including safety procedures. Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years Ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including lifting and kneeling and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, humidity and cold) Neat solid color shirts, slacks or shorts and appropriate shoes should be worn Steel-toed work boots may be required for certain job duties Some volunteers may be required to operate a motor vehicle. If so, a valid license and license check are required. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Help with resident's gardens Date: Ongoing Description: 2-4 volunteers are needed to help twice a week during the summer months to help water resident's vegetable gardens. No skills necessary. Must be at least 13 years of age. Requirements: Volunteers are required to treat residents with respect and courtesy at all times. Catholic Charities Abingdon Senior Housing 3001 St. Clair Drive Abingdon MD Contact Person: Michele Hauer Phone: 410-569-3503 http://www.cc-md.org mhauer@cc-md.org Lawn Care Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer will use riding mower, push mower and weed eater to provide lawn care in historic village. Requirements: Flexible hours are available and volunteer should have the ability to perform routine small engine maintenance and refueling experience with riding and push mowers and weedeaters. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Maintenance Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to assist in minor repairs of the Museum. Requested duties include indoor maintenance such as dusting, replacing light bulbs, cleaning windows and outdoor duties can include washing windows, weeding and landscaping. Flexible day time hours are available. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Maintenance Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are needed for improvments and cleaning needs, including gardening, painting, construction, repairs, etc. This team of volunteers is vital to the ongoing process of maintaining and improving the shelter buildings and grounds making it safe and secure for both animals and people. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Maintenance Date: 07/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would help clean and paint interior and exterior of apartments, hallways and outside of building in Aberdeen. They would also help maintain the grounds of the property including grass mowing, leaf clean-up, and gardening. Help is also needed with inventory and to organize supplies. Requirements: Daytime hours are available. Harford Family House 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Tony Mackenzie Phone: 410-273-6700 Fax: 410-273-9717 http://www.harfordfamilyhouse.org tmackenzie@harfordfamilyhouse.org Maintenance Date: 08/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to assist SARC with maintenance and upkeep of their buildings. We can use expertise in plumbilng, painting, landscaping, electrical work or general fit-it repairs. Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years or older. This is a good volunteer opportunity for groups or individuals who would like to help the agency in a non-client capacity. SARC-Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center P.O Box 1207 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Neala Lancellotti Phone: 410-836-8431 http://sarc-maryland.org volunteers@sarc-maryland.org Marsh Mucker Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Marsh Muckers feed and maintain the live animals housed in the Estuary Center. This position provides a chance for younger volunteers to become involved with the community in a capacity that benefits both the teenager and the Center. This position encourages the development of responsibility, job experience and life skills. Requirements: This is a good opportunity for volunteers between the ages of 14-18. Training is offered and volunteers should be comfortable handling snakes. Volunteers would be needed to work for 3 hours biweekly on Saturdays year round. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Monitor Volunteer Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteers monitor amphibians and reptiles, fish, deer, SAV (bay grasses) and water quality. These programs offer an opportunity for participants to become involved in real data collection, which is used to help land managers make informed decisions. Requirements: Monitoring is conducted during weekdays and/or on weekends. Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age or older and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Newsletter Contributor Date: 06/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers are needed to write small articles for quarterly newspaper, topics will be chosen in advance after meeting with the EMNC Newsletter Committee. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Park Greeter Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: An information booth is planned at Jerusalem Mill to assist visitors to Gunpowder State Falls State Park with general and specialized information regarding layout of park, park programs, recreational options, special events, directions, flora and fauna, etc. This volunteer has the opportunity to make a good first impression for the park. Requirements: General and specialized knowledge of Gunpowder Falls State Park and Jerusalem Mill. This would be ideal for people with past experience but wishing a less physically active volunteer role. Training is provided and hours are flexible but primarily Saturday and Sunday mornings. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Pontoon Boat Captain Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer Pontoon Boat Captains conduct boat maintenance, drive the 15 passenger pontoon boat, and assist Naturalist with activities on trips for schools and the general public. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and have 5 years boat driving experience. Trips occur on weekends, weekdays, and evenings and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Special Events Volunteer Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Wade-In, Bioblitz, Halloween Hike are among some of the special events here at the Center. Volunteers assist park staff with refreshments, parking, registration, education, entertainment, scenery, props, and more. All special events are designed to educate the public about estuaries in a fun and unique way. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and will be used on an as needed basis. Training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Tour Guide/Historian Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will share with visitors the history and functioning of the grist mill by leading them on informative walking tours. Requirements: Training is provided and volunteers must be 17 years or older. A personal interest in history is helpful and persons should be available on weekends. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Trail Maintenance Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers meet on weekends once per month from Spring through Fall and spend a few hours maintaining Eden Mill's five+ miles of beautiful trails. Requirements: Must be 16 years or older and able to physically navigate trails. Training and tools are provided. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Trail Maintenance Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer workers are needed to spread woodchips on trails, trim back branches and help build new trails. This is a good group opportunity. Requirements: Flexible hours are available. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Trail Monitor Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will adopt a trail section and agree to walk it once a month to conduct minor maintenance tasks such as limb triming and trash removal. Monitor record sheet must be completed, and major problems reported to park management. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Volunteer Coordinator Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with volunteer record keeping as well as communication with volunteers concerning meetings and activities. Computer and writing skills a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Baltimore Description: Available volunteer opportunities include: Administrative Aid, Education (on-site or community outreach), Event support, For credit Internships (education, PR/marketing, animal care and more), Group Service Projects and Wild Weed Warrior. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years old and requirements for participation vary by position. Interested volunteers should see the website for more details, but in general volunteers should be friendly, energetic and interested in conversation. Maryland Zoo Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD Contact Person: Kerrie Kovaleski Phone: 443-552-5266 http://www.marylandzoo.org volunteers@marylandzoo.org EVENT ENTERTAINER Opportunities Organizations Chocolate & Candy Festival Volunteer Date: 03/03/12 - 03/03/12 Description: Festival volunteers will be helping set-up/break down; assist during festival hours (10am-3pm) with basic maintenance (trash, etc.); and will help in children's area with games/crafts. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30am-4:30pm. Two shifts of 12 people each preferred (8:30am-12:30pm; 12:30pm-4:30pm) - 24 volunteers needed total. Requirements: Must be 16 years or older. Bel Air Downtown Alliance 37 N. Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Angela DeBrigida/Scott Walker Phone: 443-823-1797 http://www.downtownbelair.com angela@downtownbelair.com City Greeters Date: 05/01/11 - 12/31/11 Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will greet and talk with visitors at the Main Street "First Friday" booth. The volunteers will hand out maps and answer questions about area's eateries, shops, etc. Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. An overview of the event is given the night of event. Great for two friends to do together - they can work two hours, then participate in night's events, while other volunteers take their turn. "First Fridays" start at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Face Painter Date: 05/01/11 - 12/31/11 Area: Havre de Grace; Pennington and Washington Streets Zip Code: 21078 Description: Young person to paint faces of children for the "First Fridays" celebrations held in downtown Havre de Grace. Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age, and enjoy being with and talking to public. Volunteer may have a "tip" jar. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY/DISASTER Opportunities Organizations Crisis Response Team Date: 06/18/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to help assist on the crisis response team. Office of Mental Health-Core Services 206 South Hays Street, Suite 201 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Sharon Lipford Phone: 410-803-8726 Fax: 410-803-8732 SLipfordCSA@covad.net Firefighter and/or EMT Date: 12/03/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteers are needed as fire fighters and/or EMT. Interested people will get the satisfaction of Helping a Neighbor in their time of need. Benefits include:Free Training and Certification, Develop Career Opportunities, Qualify for Income Tax Incentive, Work toward a Retirement Supplement, College Assistance Through State Sponsored Program, Develop a Sense of Belonging, Meet New People, Be a Part of a Family Oriented Organization Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, reside in the First Due of Aberdeen Fire Department or APG and no Experience Necessary. Training is physically demanding and EMT is now a college level course. Aberdeen Fire Department 21 N. Rogers Street Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Judy Hinch Phone: 410-272-7585 Fax: 410-272-2887 http://www.aberdeenfd.org 2096@aberdeenfd.org Firefighter/EMS/Support Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Description: Volunteer firefighter/EMS/Support are needed at the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 16 years of age and training will be provided. You will be on call 24 hours/day-7days/week. Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company 3825 Federal Hill Road, P.O Box 7 Jarrettsville MD Contact Person: Ken Sterner Phone: 410-692-7890 Fax: 410-692-7896 http://www.jarrettsvillevfc.com recruit@jarrettsvillevfc.com Firefighters, EMS and Auxiliary Volunteers Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company has an immediate need for firefighters, EMS and Auxiliary Volunteers. Training is provided. Requirements: Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old to volunteer. Please visit their website at www.bavfc.org for details. Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company 109 South Hickory Avenue Bel Air MD 21014 Phone: 410-638-4400 http://www.bavfc.org Group Member Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to help with field based rescue activities. Requirements: Volunteer should be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum skill set of CPR, Basic First aid, NIMS ICS-100a, ICS 200a and 700a as well as a NCIC background check. Volunteer should also be able to meet with group during one of their training weekends. Delmarva Search and Rescure Group 12818 Flack Street Silver Spring MD Contact Person: Brian Smith Phone: 443-632-5684 http://www.delmarvasar.org/ membership@delmarvasar.org Hospital Companion Date: 08/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are responsible for accompanying victims of sexual and domestic violence at local hospitals. Volunteers provide crisis intervention, information and referrals. Requirements: Volunteers must complete the 30 hours Basic Crisis Response Training and an additional 8 hour sexual assault companion training, provided by SARC. Volunteers must be 21 years or older. SARC-Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center P.O Box 1207 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Neala Lancellotti Phone: 410-836-8431 http://sarc-maryland.org volunteers@sarc-maryland.org Hotline Volunteer Date: 08/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to answer SARC's twenty four hour Helpline for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, including stalking. Volunteers can answer the twenty four hour Helpline from their home, confidentially, via an Ultra-Forward phone system. Requirements: Volunteer must be 21 or older and have completed required SARC 30-hour Basic Crisis Response Training. SARC-Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center P.O Box 1207 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Neala Lancellotti Phone: 410-836-8431 http://sarc-maryland.org volunteers@sarc-maryland.org On Call Medical Escort Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Duties consist of accompanying a resident to outside medical appointments. Volunteers will ride in ambulance or wheelchair transport van. Volunteers report to Citizens on day of scheduled appointments and stay with resident throughout the appointment. This is a on call opportunity Requirements: All volunteers of facility must be registered by application, sign a confidentially statement & submit to background check. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Senior Safety Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Seniors and Law Together (S.A.L.T) is a partnership between the AARP, the Department of Community Services and law enforcement. SALT's goal is to help keep senior citizens safe at home and in their cars. They are in need of volunteers to install emergency flasher lights and deliver 911 emergency cell phones. There is also a need for individuals who would be willing to speak to senior groups. Requirements: This would be done on an as needed basis with flexible volunteer time, once or twice a month at most. Installation of the device for the flashing lights takes just moments to install. Volunteers must have a car and the ability to possible climb a ladder. S.A.L.T 1000 Gateway Road Edgewood MD Contact Person: Clarke Bowie Phone: 410-612-1622 cpbowie@comcast.net FITNESS Opportunities Organizations Fitness Volunteer Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteer requested for fitness classes. Classes are offered every other Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm. Requirements: The volunteer will be responsible for the fitness class using video or other fitness routines for the residents to include warm-up, work out and cool down. Village at Lakeview Apartments 833 Fisherman Lane Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Angela Lewis Phone: 410-679-0473 alewis@valnncc.org Unified Sports Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers will participate in unified sports with person with disabilities. ARC Northern Chesapeake Region 4513 Philadelphia Road Aberdeen MD Contact Person: Amy Smolenski Phone: 410-836-7177 ext. 315 Fax: 410-836-2174 http://www.arcncr.org asmolenski@arcncr.org Water Aerobics Instructor Date: Ongoing Area: Harford Zip Code: 21014 Description: Looking for someone available to teach water aerobics ideally two times per week in outdoor pool. Requirements: See description. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a FOOD Opportunities Organizations Assist with Food Distribution Date: 11/03/11 - 11/13/11 Area: 833 Fisherman Lane, Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Need 10 volunteers to assist with food distribution at the "Pantry on the Go" Food Distribution event on November 12 from 11 - 3pm. Requirements: Must be at least 13 years of age. May be required to lift no more than 10 lbs. Village at Lakeview Apartments 833 Fisherman Lane Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Angela Lewis Phone: 410-679-0473 alewis@valnncc.org Driver's Assistant Date: 06/07/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteer driver's assistant is needed to help drivers load and/or unload food Monday -Friday from 10am-12noon at the Edgewood location. Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years old and training is offered. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Food Pantry Worker Date: 06/07/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteers are needed to fill orders for clients and assist at the front desk at the Food Pantry. Requirements: Times available are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm in Edgewood and a two hour commitment is required. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old. Traing is offered and light lifting required. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Food Preparation Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Riverside Description: Cook and meal preparation volunteers are needed for dinner that is served at 6pm in Riverside. Requirements: Some knowledge of how to use a kitchen and prepare meals. Meals are prepared in the shelter in Riverside using Health Department guidelines-a menu and a list of ingredients are needed in advance. FCCAU P.O Box 274 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Joseph Smith Phone: 410-272-2229 Fax: 410-272-2236 http://www.homelessshelter.net joseph.fccau@verizon.net Food Service Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: PLEASE CALL FIRST! Volunteers are needed to help set up, prepare meals, serve dinners and clean up. Requirements: Meals are served at 6:00pm on Mondays at the Calvary Baptist Church. Care Night Food Ministry 206 E. Courtland Place Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Dennis Longo Phone: 410-838-6080 http://www.calvarybelair.com/Missions/ cbc@calvarybelair.com Food Transporter Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon and Edgewood areas Description: A volunteer is needed to pick up surplus pastries from BJs Wholesale Club in Abingdon and transport them to Prince of Peace Church in Edgewood. Pickup takes place at 9:15 Friday mornings. This position is for pickups during odd-numbered months. A representative from Prince of Peace will be there to let you in. BJs and Prince of Peace are 5 miles apart. Requirements: Reliable transportation and a vehicle larger than a subcompact. The Sharing Table PO Box 1174 Edgewood MD Contact Person: Mike Perrone Phone: 410) 652-9572 http://www.thesharingtable.org sharingtableinfo@gmail.com Gourmet Galley Assistant Date: 08/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed every Thursday from 9:30am-1:00pm to assist in preparation of a special gourmet menu for a group of twenty residents. Volunteers should enjoy cooking and be able to instruct residents. Requirements: Volunteers should enjoy cooking and be able to instruct residents. Must be able to read and follow the recipes assigned. Training will be provided and volunteers are requested to attend inservices on Resident's Rights and Infection and Control Safety. Volunteers will also be required to maintain confidentiality. This activity requires a weekly or bi-weekly committment of four hours. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Lunch Providers Date: Ongoing Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Lunch providers needed to prepare and serve meals. Volunteers purchase, prepare, and serve food once per month for 10 - 25 cleints. Requirements: Willing heart and finances. New Hope Outreach Ministry 2048 Watergate Court Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Jackie McNally Phone: 410-676-3531 newhope37@verizon.net Meal Deliverer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to drive to deliver meals to clients on designated routes from approximately 10:30am until 12:30 pm during the week. Meals on Wheels 45 North Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Allan Robinson Phone: 410-838-0013 Fax: 410-879-5814 http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org harford@mowcm.org Meal Packer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers will pack the meals to be delivered to clients. Interested persons should be able to stand for periods of time to pack the meals from 8:15am-10:30am during weekdays. Meals are packed and then distributed by Deliverers throughout the county. Requirements: Volunteers willing to work any time frame are invited to volunteer as well as short term volunteers. This is also a great opportunity for students during the summer. Meals on Wheels 45 North Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Allan Robinson Phone: 410-838-0013 Fax: 410-879-5814 http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org harford@mowcm.org Youth-Lunch Time Recess Volunteer Date: 06/18/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Belcamp Zip Code: 21017 Description: Volunteers are needed to help during lunch time recess during the school year. Villa Maria School of Harford County 1370 Brass Mill Road Belcamp MD 21017 Contact Person: Mary Lee Saarbach Phone: 410-297-4100 Fax: 410-252-7915 msaarbac@cc-md.org FRIENDLY VISITORS Opportunities Organizations Activities/Elderly Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21015 Description: Volunteer is needed to offer general help with activities (crafts, bingo, games, outings) or special entertainment (playing musical instrument, singing, painting, etc) at their facility adjacent to Harford Community College. Requirements: Open: Monday-Friday and volunteers would be needed during the timeframe of 10:00am-2:30pm. F & C Adult Day Care 309 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Tyra Shelley Phone: 410-838-3222 Fax: 410-879-5565 tshelley@fcsmd.org Activities/Elderly Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteers needed to assist with a variety of recreational and social activities for residents. Activities can include arts and crafts, playing cards, reading to a group, playing a musical instrument/singing, etc. There is also a need for someone to play the piano one Friday out of the month from 2-3pm or 2:30-3:30pm. Requirements: Flexible hours. Bel Air Health and Rehab Center 410 East MacPhail Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Carole Gannon Phone: 410-420-6132 Fax: 410-420-6183 Activities/Elderly Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21015 Description: Volunteers spend time with residents and engage them in general activities. Volunteer opportunities are available seven days a week and some week day evenings. There are many different prospects for volunteers such as helping with activity programs, which may include bingo, arts and crafts, socials, games, parties, spiritual services and trivia. Also, one on one relationships can be developed by reading to residents, visiting, pet visits with pets on wheels and being creative with art supplies. Volunteers who are musically talented may also do one on one visits or concerts for large groups. Requirements: Volunteer should be a kind, out going person who enjoys spending time with the elderly. Lorien-Bel Air 1909 Emmorton Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Amy White Phone: 410-803-1400 Fax: 443-640-1004 http://www.lorienhealth.com atownsend@lorienhealth.com Club Champion Date: 10/21/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Club Champion volunteers will be asked to dedicate their time and talents to our clubs by helping club staff to run nationally proven effective programs. Individual volunteers will also have the opportunity to design and develop mini-clubs i.e.; chess club, fashion design club, or speech and debate club. Requirements: Bring your interests and your enthusiasm and you will be amazed at the kind of difference you can make in our kids lives. Volunteers are asked to volunteer 1 or more hours per week. Boys and Girls Club of Harford County 100 E. Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen MD Contact Person: Derek Dewitt Phone: 410-838-3354 Fax: 410-838-0544 http://www.bgcharfordco.org ddewitt@bgcharfordco.org Coffee Cart Volunteer Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Perry Point Zip Code: 21902 Description: Volunter is needed to make and serve coffee to veterans weekday mornings as they wait for their clinic appointments. This would be done at the Perry Point VA Hospital in Cecil County. Veterans Affairs, Volunteer Services 1167 Avenue D Perry Point MD 21902 Contact Person: Richard Maichle Phone: 410-642-1039 Fax: 410-642-1858 http://maryland.va.gov Richard.Maichle2@va.gov Friendly Visitor Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Perry Point Zip Code: 21902 Description: Volunteer is needed to visit with patients. Requirements: Weekdays and/or weekends times are available. This would be at the Perry Point VA Hospital in Cecil County. Veterans Affairs, Volunteer Services 1167 Avenue D Perry Point MD 21902 Contact Person: Richard Maichle Phone: 410-642-1039 Fax: 410-642-1858 http://maryland.va.gov Richard.Maichle2@va.gov Friendly Visitor Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Description: A volunteer friendly visitor is requested for high functioning intellectually disabled men in need of age appropriate friend to visit once or twice a month at group home in Bel Air. Requirements: Must be a male and over 21 years of age, preferably a senior. Training is provided. Background check is not required is on premises. Gallagher Services/Catholic Charities 925 Rock Spring Road Bel Air MD Contact Person: Celie Hanauer Phone: 410-879-7357 chanauer@cc-md.org Friendly Visitor Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: An elderly lady with disabilities is looking for a visitor who would spend some time talking with her, painting/coloring or doing nails together. They lady resides with her brother and another housemate who all have disabilities, but have 24 hour around the clock staff. Supplies for crafts, painting, etc will be provided. The house is in Abingdon. Service Coordination, Inc. 8615 Ridgley's Choice Road Perry Hall MD 21009 Contact Person: Kim Claypool Phone: 410-256-8441 Fax: 410-256-7099 kclaypool@servicecoordinationinc.org Friendly Visitor Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteers are needed to visit with long term care residents at the Bel Air facility. Church groups, retirees, school, scouts or anyone that would like to spend time a resident for a little while is welcome. Requirements: Hours are flexible from 10:00am-8:00pm. Bel Air Health and Rehab Center 410 East MacPhail Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Carole Gannon Phone: 410-420-6132 Fax: 410-420-6183 Friendly Visitor Date: 06/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Street Zip Code: 21154 Description: A volunteer is needed to visit with a wheelchair bound client in Street, Maryland. Volunteer responsiblities could include interacting with client, talking and listening, preparing light meals and possibly driving client to appointments or on errands. Requirements: Training is provided and volunteer should be over 21 years of age. Volunteer would be needed twice a week. Please contact Diari Banigo at 410-836-4943 or by email at dbanigo@dhr.state.md.us Harford County Department of Social Services 2 South Bond Street Bel Air MD 21154 Phone: 410-836-4700 Fax: 410-836-4945 http://www.dhr.state.md.us/county/harford/index.ph Friendly Visitor Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21015 Description: Volunteer help is needed with visiting with residents and participating in planned activities. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older or have parental authorization. Jacob's Well Assisted Living Home 522 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Cara Middendorf Phone: 410-989-0363 http://www.jacobswellalf.com jacobswellalf@aol.com Pets On Wheels Date: 06/03/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Take your pet to a nursing home, assisted living facility and/or facilities for the physically or mentally challenged in Harford County. Pets love unconditionally, even when a person is no longer attractive, even tempered or agile. A pet's warmth makes a difference to those they visit. Requirements: Pets must have updated shots and be evaluated and approved by Pet On Wheels. Evaluations are done at the Bykota Center in Towson by appointment. If approved the coordinator will give the volunteers information about the facilities that participate in the program, the volunteer selects a location to work and informs the coordinator of where they wish to volunteer. The contact person is in Baltimore County, but she coordinates Pets On Wheels in Harford County. Pets On Wheels P.O Box 44176 Baltimore MD Contact Person: Vicki Rummel Phone: 410-913-5569 http://www.PetsOnWheels.org Vicki@PetsOnWheels.org Social Skills Volunteer Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Social Skills Volunteers – Looking for volunteers who enjoy playing board games, card games and other fun activities with Homecoming residents during the afternoon. Requirements: Be very friendly, be available during specified hours, able to have fun! Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Water Aerobics Instructor Date: Ongoing Area: Harford Zip Code: 21014 Description: Looking for someone available to teach water aerobics ideally two times per week in outdoor pool. Requirements: See description. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a FUNDRAISING EVENT ASSISTANT Opportunities Organizations Construction and Non - construction Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: all Description: We have six general types of volunteers: 1) Construction volunteers/groups - work on the house sites 2) Habitat committee volunteers - serve “behind the scenes” 3) Special Events volunteers - help plan and run fundraisers 4) Office volunteers - complete tasks such as data entry & filing 5) Mentors- help the families throughout the build 6) Youth Volunteers – 13 and under Construction Volunteers: • Complete all jobs except professionally licensed work. • This includes: framing, roofing, painting, trim, siding and landscaping. • Crew leaders- teach small groups specific tasks, such as those above. • Repair existing homes and build accessible ramps. • Jobs for ages 14 and up. All ability levels welcome. Work one day or many. • Hours are typically 8 am – 3 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Construction-Volunteering in Groups: 7-15 volunteers can be accommodated at a site for a group build day. Please contact our office with a date to schedule your group. Committee Volunteers: Committees usually meet on a monthly basis to plan and organize the work of Habitat. Call the office for chairperson’s contact info. Committees include: • Board Development • Church Relations • Construction • Family Selection • Finance • Fundraising • Planning • Publicity/Media and • Special Events: Dream Builders Ball,Golf Tournament, Purse Auction Mentors: Work with a family to support and encourage them through their build, attend meetings with them and act as liaison for HHS. We are in need of bilingual volunteers! Other Ways You Can Help: • Prepare and deliver lunches to volunteers on the worksite – YUM! • Gift the family with a basket of donated items such as food for their pantry, kitchen essentials, toiletries and bath items…you get to play Santa! • Have a fundraiser or start a collection for a gift card for the family! • Create special blankets for the family as a Welcome Home presents • Provide or add landscaping to make the new home that much more special Requirements: Jobs for ages 14 and up. Work one day or many. Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna 205 Hays Street Bel Air MD all Contact Person: Abrielle Willis Phone: 410 - 638-4434 Ext. 6 Fax: 410-420-8843 www.habitatsusq.org awillis@habitatsusq.org Fundraising Event assistant Date: Ongoing Area: varies Zip Code: varies Description: Volunteers will assist with various tasks, depending on event, The tasks may include: set-up, registrations, lunch, rest stop operations, route cheerleaders, and start and finish cheerleaders, etc. Requirements: Training will be provided. The minimum age to volunteer is 13 - with guardian supervision.The minimum time commitment is four hours. Please contct the MS website for current opportunities. National MS Society, Maryland 2219 York Road, Suite 302 Timonium MD varies Contact Person: Nicole Weedon Phone: 443-641-1199 Fax: 443-641-1201 http://www.nmss-md.org nicole.weedon@nmss.org Fundraising Volunteers Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Fundraising Volunteers – Need Silent Auction item recruiters, fundraiser ticket sellers and assistance with fundraising events. Requirements: See description above - can use individuals with experience to individuals willing to learn. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a FUNDRAISING/PUBLIC SPEAKING/PUBLICITY COORDINATOR Opportunities Organizations Alumni Coordinator Date: Ongoing Area: Belair Zip Code: 21014 Description: Coordinate Alumni communication, Plan and coordinate Alumni functions and alumni involvement in fundraising. Requirements: Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience in fundraising techniques. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Career Guest Presenter Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would present information about a career or various careers or a topic of personal development to clients. Requirements: This is a once or twice a month opportunity. WAGE Connection 975 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Brenda Rupp Phone: 410-297-6250 brupp@dhr.md.state.us Community Relations Associate Date: 06/03/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: The Community Relations Associate works on recruitment and media projects for the National Civilian Community Corps campus in Perry Point, MD. For more information about this job please click on the link below http://tinyurl.com/2evlka6 Requirements: Volunteers applying for this job should be at least 18 years old and be able to give a four month committment. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm. Volunteer should posses marketing, media, administrative and clerical skills. Americorps NCCC Atlantic Region 15 Boilerhouse Road Perry Point MD Contact Person: Sam McKenzie Phone: 410-642-2411 ext. 2411 Fax: 410-642-1888 http://www.americorps.gov/nccc smckenzie@cns.gov Fundraiser Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers would assist with fundraising efforts. Requirements: Flexible weekday times available. ARC Northern Chesapeake Region 4513 Philadelphia Road Aberdeen MD Contact Person: Amy Smolenski Phone: 410-836-7177 ext. 315 Fax: 410-836-2174 http://www.arcncr.org asmolenski@arcncr.org Fundraising Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers who provide fundraising support help with event planning, finding sponsors and/or vendors, publicity and staffing of fundraising events. Volunteers should also have the ability to work as a team and have tons of CREATIVITY! Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Fundraising Assitant Date: 02/03/05 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer needs to assit in fundraising throughout the year contacting individuals and companies for a sponsorship and donation opportunities. Requirements: A minimum time commitment of two hours a day, once a week is requested. Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland 44 East Gordon Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Jennifer Redding Phone: 410-838-9000 Fax: 410-838-8953 http://www.fcsmd.org jredding@fcsmd.org FUNdraising Coordinator Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Description: The Village at Lakeview, NNCC in Edgewood is in need of two volunteer fundraising coordinators. Requirements: There is no minimum age to apply for this volunteer job, but you should have experience in fundraising. Village at Lakeview Apartments 833 Fisherman Lane Edgewood MD Contact Person: Angela Lewis Phone: 410-679-0473 alewis@valnncc.org Fundraising Volunteers Date: Ongoing Area: Harford County Zip Code: 21014 Description: Fundraising Volunteers – Need Silent Auction item recruiters, fundraiser ticket sellers and assistance with fundraising events. Requirements: See description above - can use individuals with experience to individuals willing to learn. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Outreach Volunteer Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers wishing to be part of our Community Outreach program will represent the shelter by staffing information tables at various locations across the county. One of the main goals of this program will be to speak to the public and answer questions about a variety of subjects, including but not limited to animal care, responsible pet ownership, spaying and neutering, adoption and shelter policies. Requirements: Volunteers should possess excellent communication skills, have a professional appearance and have their own transportation. To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Publicity Coordinator Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Historic Jerusalem Village is host to a growing calendar of activities not always evident to potential audiences. As a publicity agent you should have creative writing, graphic arts, photograpy and computer skills. Media contacts are also helpful and on occasion do on air interviews. Person would need to work with our events committee to create flyers, banners and posters to display on site and witin community. Requirements: Flexible hours. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Tourism Clerk Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer would answer the phone, access information on restaurants, hotels, activities, historic places of interest and other details pertaining to visitors to Bel Air. This is a public relations position to promote Bel Air and Harford County tourism. Training will be provided. This is a great opportunitiy for anyone who enjoys interacting with other people. The office is located at the Bel Air Armory in downtown Bel Air. Requirements: Volunteers are asked to serve one-(3) hour shift per week, if possible and be at least 16 years of age. Good interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette an asset. Town of Bel Air Economic Development Department 37 North Main Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Jeanne Whiskeyman Phone: 410-838-0584 http://www.belairmd.org jwhiskeyman@belairmd.org Volunteer Help Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer help is needed in a variety of areas including: Legislative activities, working with drunk driving victims/survivors, working with youth, court monitoring, speaker's bureau program and assiting with community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out an application. MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) 7400 York Road, Suite 306 Towson MD Contact Person: Linda Seward Phone: 410-321-6233 http://www.madd.org/md maddnorthmd@yahoo.com Volunteer Opportunities Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Baltimore Description: Available volunteer opportunities include: Administrative Aid, Education (on-site or community outreach), Event support, For credit Internships (education, PR/marketing, animal care and more), Group Service Projects and Wild Weed Warrior. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years old and requirements for participation vary by position. Interested volunteers should see the website for more details, but in general volunteers should be friendly, energetic and interested in conversation. Maryland Zoo Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD Contact Person: Kerrie Kovaleski Phone: 443-552-5266 http://www.marylandzoo.org volunteers@marylandzoo.org Volunteers Date: 11/05/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of areas including: Education and awareness Patient service programs Advocacy Community Events Administrative Opportunities Online Volunteering Requirements: Requirements for volunteer jobs vary by activity/event. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years of age. American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore MD Contact Person: Terry Borkowicz Phone: 410-933-5157 http://www.cancer.org terry.borkowicz@cancer.org GARDENING Opportunities Organizations Help with resident's gardens Date: Ongoing Description: 2-4 volunteers are needed to help twice a week during the summer months to help water resident's vegetable gardens. No skills necessary. Must be at least 13 years of age. Requirements: Volunteers are required to treat residents with respect and courtesy at all times. Catholic Charities Abingdon Senior Housing 3001 St. Clair Drive Abingdon MD Contact Person: Michele Hauer Phone: 410-569-3503 http://www.cc-md.org mhauer@cc-md.org GIFT SHOP Opportunities Organizations Clerical Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to assist with the entry of data and other computer uses. Volunteer may also learn special museum oriented software which aids in the organization of the museum's collections. Other duties could include assisting with record keeping, gift shop inventory, organizing and filing records, Xeroxing, faxing, emialing, phone calls, labeling and helping with mailings. Additional training as required will be provided. Weekend hours are also available, 10am-5pm. Requirements: Basic computer skills requested, including knowledge of Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Customer Service Assistant Date: 06/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Duties include, but not limited to: Running the register and credit card/check machine. Help clients who may need help gathering items on clothing voucher. Making clients and customers feel welcomed and cared for (treat everyone the way you would want to be treated). Help to maintain a neat appearance in store and around register at all times. Help put out clothing and priced items in designated areas of the store. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age or older. Available hours are Tuesday -Saturday 9am-4pm (Thursday 9am-6:30pm). Volunteeres should be comfortable with running a register and a credit card/check machine. However no previous experience with a register is necessary. Tabitha's House 122-D Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Sara Tamasauskas Phone: 410-877-9730 Fax: 410-877-9731 http://www.tabithashouse.com tabithashouse@aol.com Gift Shop Date: 06/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Staff and stock gift shop in historic setting to provide revenue for Friends of Jerusalem Mill. Requirements: Volunteer should have good public relation skills to assist customers, have the ability to handle money and maintain sales records, have good housekeeping skills to maintain overall appreance of shop and enhance marketing. Volunteers would be needed from 1-4pm on the first weekend and third Sunday of the month. The wearing of historic clothing is encouraged but not required. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Gift Shop Attendant Date: 08/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to help in the Gift Shop. Hours are flexible on Saturday and Sunday. Requirements: An application and background check are required. Volunteer should be able to operate a cash register. Training will be provided. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Gift Shop Clerk Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer would assist in the museum's gift shop in various capacities. The museum is located near Level and Havre de Grace and is open on weekends from 1-5pm from May through September. Requirements: Retail experience/cashier work not necessary. Will train. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Gift Shop Clerk Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer is needed to help run the gift shop. Assistance is needed on Saturday or Sunday from 1pm-5pm all year long. Requirements: Training is provided with flexible schedule possible. Susquehanna Museum of Havrede Grace/The Lock House 817 Conesteo Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-5780 http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Gift Shop Host Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers are needed to help operate the gift shop during the high volume visits, Sundays from 1-5pm and during school field trips. Requirements: Responsibilities include working with the gift shop committee regarding inventory, record keeping, ordering and stocking. Must be 18 years or older. Training is available. Computer skills are a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Hospital Volunteer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: We invite you ...to explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in over 30 different hospital departments by assisting team members, patients, and visitors. Whether they are in the Gift Shops, Resource Libraries, Surgical Waiting Areas, Information Desks, or Patient Floors, our volunteers serve with the common vision that they can make a difference in the health of our community. Now over 800 strong, our volunteers give their time and expertise to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to the clerical and clinical positions, volunteers at UCH also have the opportunity to interact with our patients through the Healing Clowns, Volunteer Clergy, and Pets on Wheels programs. UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER In Bel Air, volunteers are needed for: •Information Desk •Gift Shop •Community Resource Library •Nurturing Touch Program •Nursing Units •Coffee Kiosk •Healing Clowns Program •Volunteer Clergy •Pets on Wheels Program Requirements: Our senior volunteers, men and women over the age of 18, are required to serve at least one four-hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available year-round for junior volunteers who are defined as being ages 15-17 or have completed the ninth grade. Applications are due June 1 for all junior volunteers wishing to work during the summer months. Upper Chesapeake Hospital 520 Upper Chesapeake Drive Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Steve Anderson Phone: (443)643-1725 http://www.uchs.org Hospital Volunteer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: We invite you to explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Harford Memorial Hospital and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in over 30 different hospital departments by assisting team members, patients, and visitors. Whether they are in the Gift Shops, Resource Libraries, Surgical Waiting Areas, Information Desks, or Patient Floors, our volunteers serve with the common vision that they can make a difference in the health of our community. Now over 800 strong, our volunteers give their time and expertise to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to the clerical and clinical positions, volunteers at UCH also have the opportunity to interact with our patients through the Healing Clowns, Volunteer Clergy, and Pets on Wheels programs. HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in historic Havre de Grace, volunteers are needed for: •Information Desk •Gift Shop •Community Resource Library •Surgical Waiting Area •Nurturing Touch Program •Healing Clowns Program •Volunteer Clergy •Pets on Wheels Program Requirements: Our senior volunteers, men and women over the age of 18, are required to serve at least one four-hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available year-round for junior volunteers who are defined as being ages 15-17 or have completed the ninth grade. Applications are due June 1 for all junior volunteers wishing to work during the summer months. Harford Memorial Hospital 501 South Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Debbie Stout Phone: 443-843-5355 http://www.uchs.org Museum Docent Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: A docent is a person who gives tours in a museum. The person does not have to have a history degree or prior experience they just need to have a desire to learn and communicate with the public. We get visitors from near and far and find that docents thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and explaining the history of the Lock House, the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, and the history of Havre de Grace. The volunteer may be expected to help in the museum store while they are serving as docents. This training will be provided as well. The atmosphere at the museum is very pleasant and most volunteers find giving the tours very rewarding. Requirements: There is no minimum age to volunteer and training will be provided. Volunteers should be available to work weekends-Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm-5:00pm or anytime in between. A positive attitude and a desire to give tours and work with the public are a plus. Susquehanna Museum of Havrede Grace/The Lock House 817 Conesteo Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-5780 http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org lockhousemuseum@gmail.com GRANTS Opportunities Organizations Alumni Coordinator Date: Ongoing Area: Belair Zip Code: 21014 Description: Coordinate Alumni communication, Plan and coordinate Alumni functions and alumni involvement in fundraising. Requirements: Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience in fundraising techniques. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Grants Researcher Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer needed to research potential grant resources and prepare grant requests. Requirements: Weekdays 9:00am-3:00pm. The office is located at the Bel Air Armory in downtown Bel Air. Town of Bel Air Economic Development Department 37 North Main Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Jeanne Whiskeyman Phone: 410-838-0584 http://www.belairmd.org jwhiskeyman@belairmd.org GREETER/HOSTESS/INFORMATION DESK Opportunities Organizations Administrative Aide Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Street Zip Code: 21154 Description: Duties include: answering phone and directing calls or taking messages, basic office skills such as copying, filing, greeting clients; basic computer data entry. Hours are in the morning Monday-Thursday. Volunteers will need to sign a confidentiality agreement. If the volunteer is able to lift 20 lbs. their assitance might be needed to help pack monthly emergency food baskets. Mason-Dixon Community Services 708 Highland Road Street MD 21154 Contact Person: Barbara Richardson Phone: 410-452-9025 Fax: 410-452-0077 http://www.mason-dixon.org info@mason-dixon.org Administrative Aide Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer needed to assist with general office and administrative duties at the museum. Requirements: Daytime and some weekend hours are available. The museum is open from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 11am-3pm on Saturdays. Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 North Howard Street, P.O Box 698 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Charlotte Cronin Phone: 410-273-6325 http://www.aberdeenroom.com sayhello@aberdeenroom.com Administrative Aide Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Forest Hill Zip Code: 21050 Description: Volunteer position to assist administrative staff with customer sservice for walk-ins, answering telephones, filing, mailings and minimal computer skills. Requirements: Office hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Training is provided and volunteers must be 18 years old. Minimum time commitment is four hours weekly. University of Maryland Extension Harford County 2335 Rocks Spring Road, P.IO Box 663 Forest Hill MD 21050 Contact Person: Cynthia Warner Phone: 410-638-3255 Fax: 410-628-3053 http://www.harford.umd.edu cwarner1@umd.edu City Greeters Date: 05/01/11 - 12/31/11 Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will greet and talk with visitors at the Main Street "First Friday" booth. The volunteers will hand out maps and answer questions about area's eateries, shops, etc. Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. An overview of the event is given the night of event. Great for two friends to do together - they can work two hours, then participate in night's events, while other volunteers take their turn. "First Fridays" start at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Clerical Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of basic clerical work including computers and acting as a receptionist. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out a volunteer application and complete an interview. Harford County Historical Society 143 N. Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Maryanna Skowronski Phone: 410-838-7691 http://www.harfordhistory.net/ harchis@msn.com Clerical Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Elkton Zip Code: 21921 Description: Administrative volunteers provide operational support services including office duties and help with community education and information. Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 133 N. Bridge Street Elkton MD 21921 Contact Person: Jean Jordan Phone: 443-485-4109 Fax: 410-392-6186 jjordan@seasons.org Clerical Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to assist with computer data entry and help with general clerical work during week days at the Havre de Grace office. Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce 450 Pennington Avenue Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Cathy Vincenti Phone: 410-939-3303 Fax: 410-939-3490 http://www.hdgchamber.com hdegchamber1@comcast.net Clerical Date: 06/01/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer is needed to help with compiling packets, copying, some phone calls, filing and shredding of information. Requirements: This is a weekday, day time position at the WAGE Connection located in Aberdeen and is available from Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm. Volunteer can select day(s) and time(s). WAGE Connection 975 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Brenda Rupp Phone: 410-297-6250 brupp@dhr.md.state.us Clerical Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to assist with the entry of data and other computer uses. Volunteer may also learn special museum oriented software which aids in the organization of the museum's collections. Other duties could include assisting with record keeping, gift shop inventory, organizing and filing records, Xeroxing, faxing, emialing, phone calls, labeling and helping with mailings. Additional training as required will be provided. Weekend hours are also available, 10am-5pm. Requirements: Basic computer skills requested, including knowledge of Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Clerical Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer needed to assist with clerical duties such as filing, phone calls, large mailings at the museum office near Level and Havre de Grace. Requirements: Day time, week day hours available. Some clerical experience and office skills needed. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Clerical Date: 06/07/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteers are need to help with filing, data entry, preparing Energy Assistance applications for future program year mass mail out and other general offices duties. Contact person for this opportunitiy is Mary Adkins and her email is madkins@harfordcommunityaction.org Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 14 years old and training will be offered. Times available are Monday-Friday and flexible hours are available. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Clerical Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer will provide clerical office support during weekdays. Requirements: Flexible times. Twenty hours of training is required. Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD Contact Person: Debbie Geffen Jones Phone: 443-849-8329 Fax: 443-849-8201 dgeffen@gilchristhospice.org Clerical Assistant at Events Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Locations will vary Description: Expect volunteer to be on time for event, friendly, patient and work well with staff and other volunteers. They should also be culturally competent and adaptable to needs of those with physical disabilities. The type of work they will be doing is assisting with the putting together name tags, folding and stuffing envelopes, folding brochures, stapling, copying and occasional phone calls. These opportunities will normally be before major events such as trainings, health fairs, and community events. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and be available to work at minimum time commitment of at least two hours. Acutal times of events will vary but they usually happen between 8:00am-4:00pm. Volunteers should be friendly and work well with other volunteers and staff members. FACE-IT 319 South Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Carol V. Taylor Phone: 443-528-6271 Fax: 410-638-3329 http://www.faceitcoalition.org pastorcvtaylor@aol.com Clerical/Receptionist Date: 10/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: The outpatient psychiatric clinic located on the 5th floor at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace has grown to be a very busy service. They are in need of volunteer help with pulling of patient charts and filing same, greeting patients, and in general being of assistance with the office workload. Requirements: Please tell volunteer coordinator that you are specifically interested in working for the Sheppard Pratt outpatient clinic. Harford Memorial Hospital 501 South Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Debbie Stout Phone: 443-843-5355 http://www.uchs.org Clerical/Receptionist Date: 01/01/03 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer would serve as an information giver and guide to the offices located at the Harford County Government Office Building located at 220 South Main Street in Bel Air during the weekdays. Harford County Public Information Office 220 South Main Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Meg Deem Phone: 410-638-3064 Fax: 410-638-1387 madeem@harfordcountymd.gov Customer Service Assistant Date: 06/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Duties include, but not limited to: Running the register and credit card/check machine. Help clients who may need help gathering items on clothing voucher. Making clients and customers feel welcomed and cared for (treat everyone the way you would want to be treated). Help to maintain a neat appearance in store and around register at all times. Help put out clothing and priced items in designated areas of the store. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age or older. Available hours are Tuesday -Saturday 9am-4pm (Thursday 9am-6:30pm). Volunteeres should be comfortable with running a register and a credit card/check machine. However no previous experience with a register is necessary. Tabitha's House 122-D Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Sara Tamasauskas Phone: 410-877-9730 Fax: 410-877-9731 http://www.tabithashouse.com tabithashouse@aol.com Estuary Center Aide Date: 10/25/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Abingdon Zip Code: 21009 Description: Volunteer will greet visitors, answer phones, answer questions, organize files, etc. Requirements: Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age or older and training will be provided. Shifts are available on the weekends and volunteer should be familar with receptionist and information Desk type work. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon MD 21009 Contact Person: Kriste Garman Phone: 410-612-1688 Fax: 410-612-1690 http://www.otterpointcreek.org aclec@harfordcountymd.gov Facility Host Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will host in the nature center and grist mill museum, greeting visitors, educating them about Deer Creek and the animals that live in the area and sharing the history and functioning of the grist mill. Requirements: Training is provided and volunteers must be 17 years or older. Availability must be on Sundays from 1-5pm. A personal interest in the environment or history is helpful. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Greeter/Receptionist Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Fallston Zip Code: 21047 Description: Volunteers are occasionally needed to provide administrative support. Duties may include: copying, filing, creating manuals, stuffing and sealing mailings and entering data into the computer. Requirements: To volunteer, go to the Humane Society Harford County website at www.harfordshelter.org/volunteering.html and complete the application form, or go to the site at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston and pick one up. After receiving your completed application, you will be invited to attend a one-hour orientation session and a one-hour animal handling class. You must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult at all times. Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road Fallston MD 21047 Contact Person: Erin Long Phone: 410-836-1090 Fax: 410-877-3788 http://www.harfordshelter.org volunteer@harfordshelter.org Historic House Docent Date: Ongoing Area: Bel Air, Harford Comm. College Zip Code: 21015 Description: Greet and welcome visitors to house, ask them to sign guest book, Provide historical background information about property and answer questions Weekdays 9a.m. - 3p.m.; especially open hours: Tuesdays 1-3p.m. and Fridays 10a.m.-12noon and one weekend a month 1-4 p.m. Requirements: Ability to give short guided tours of the house, including climbing stairs (although elevator is available for use) Capable of working independently and working alone in house (Security on call) Facilitate classes, meetings and special events held at house Patrol house for maintenance needs, damage, climate control, etc. Light housekeeping as needed, especially collection items. Hayes-Heighe House at Harford Community College 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Ann Persson Phone: 443-412-2495 Fax: (443)412-3495 http://www.harford.edu/library/haysheighehouse/abo apersson@harford.edu Host/Hostess for Homeless Services Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Belcamp Description: Looking for volunteers with a pleasant personality and willingness to share with others. Individuals are needed to assist a paid duty officer who is on duty at the shelter with responsibilities including setting up tables, helping to serve but not prepare meals, interacting and playing cards and other games with clients. Requirements: Two shifts are available. The first shift is 5pm-12am and the second shift is 12am-8am. Men and women are needed and may sleep on the overnight. FCCAU P.O Box 274 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Joseph Smith Phone: 410-272-2229 Fax: 410-272-2236 http://www.homelessshelter.net joseph.fccau@verizon.net Hostess Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer needed to help hostess events booked at the Manor house on weekends and some evenings during the week. Training is provided. Timeframes for the events (weddings, business meetings, parties and non profit events) are usually 5-7 hour shifts depending on the size and type of event. Rockfield Manor 501 Churchville Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Jane Pessagno Phone: 410-638-4565 Fax: 410-638-4573 http://www.rockfieldmanor.com rockfield.manor@comcast.net Office Support Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will assist with general office duties (i.e answering phones, updating files, creating program materials, using copy machine, preparing for upcoming events, etc.) Requirements: Flexible schedule 9am-2pm. Training is offered. Must be 18 years or older with friendly personality. Typing and computer skills are a plus. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Park Greeter Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: An information booth is planned at Jerusalem Mill to assist visitors to Gunpowder State Falls State Park with general and specialized information regarding layout of park, park programs, recreational options, special events, directions, flora and fauna, etc. This volunteer has the opportunity to make a good first impression for the park. Requirements: General and specialized knowledge of Gunpowder Falls State Park and Jerusalem Mill. This would be ideal for people with past experience but wishing a less physically active volunteer role. Training is provided and hours are flexible but primarily Saturday and Sunday mornings. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Receptionist Date: 05/13/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Receptionist needed to greet visitors, answer telephones and light typing. Training is offered. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age. Minimum time commitment of 2-8 hours per week is required. Office is opened Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Division of Parole and Probation 31 West Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Diane Lutz Phone: 410-836-4651 Fax: 410-838-1407 DLutz@dpscs.state.md.us Receptionist Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will greet visitors to the Museum and perform basic duties at the front desk. These may include answering the phone, directing tourists and assisting with the cash register. Hours and days are flexible 10am-5pm. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Registration/Event Assistant Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Various locations Description: Expect volunteer to be on time for event, friendly, patient and work well with public and other volunteers. They should also be culturally competent and adaptable to needs of those with physical disabilities. The type of work they will be doing is assisting with the registration process and various other assignments at events such as the annual Drug Symposium, Faith and Community Based Resource Fair, Town Hall Meeting, or Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered to Succeed) conference. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and be available for a minimum of at least two hours. Times can vary but normally 8:00am-4:00pm and a maximum of three events per year. Volunteers should be friendly and work well with public and other team members. FACE-IT 319 South Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Carol V. Taylor Phone: 443-528-6271 Fax: 410-638-3329 http://www.faceitcoalition.org pastorcvtaylor@aol.com Ticket Booth Worker Date: 10/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteer ticket booth workers are needed to help at the entrance for the Farm Fair. The 2011 Harford County Farm Fair will be held Thursday July 28th-Sunday July 31st. Requirements: The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old and training will be provided. The Farm Fair is open from 8:30am-11:00pm and volunteers are asked to work a four hour shift. Volunteers should be able to count money and have good math skills. Harford County Farm Fair P.O. Box 22 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Aimee O'Neill Phone: 410-459-7220 Fax: 410-836-0772 http://www.farmfair.org aimee@oneillenterprises.com Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Date: 06/06/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Tax Preparers-Will assist moderate income wage earners with preparing their tax returns. Greeter/Intake worker-Welcome tax filers and help them fill out documents. IT Support-Assist with computers, printers and software issues. Interpreter-Aid with tax preparation by enabling communication between client and tax preparer. The contact person for this opportunity is Linda Simmers and her email is lsimmers@harfordcommunityaction.org Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and training is offered. Volunteers will be needed from January thru April for day and evening hours. Harford County Community Action Agency 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Cliff Giles Phone: 410-612-9989 Fax: 410-612-1157 cgiles@harfordcommunityaction.org Volunteers Date: 11/05/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of areas including: Education and awareness Patient service programs Advocacy Community Events Administrative Opportunities Online Volunteering Requirements: Requirements for volunteer jobs vary by activity/event. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years of age. American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore MD Contact Person: Terry Borkowicz Phone: 410-933-5157 http://www.cancer.org terry.borkowicz@cancer.org GUNSMITH/GUNSTOCK MAKER/POWDER HORN MAKER Opportunities Organizations Gunsmith Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: If qualified, preform hands-on gunmaking while interacting with visiting public, otherwise discuss process and demonstrate associated tools. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteer should have knowledge of gunmaking, public relations skills, possession of and willingness to wear period clothing and knowledge of history of Jerusalem Mill. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Gunstock Maker Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Using period tools, carve black walnut gunstocks in manner of 18th century while interacting with visiting public. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteers should have woodcarving skills, pubilc relation skills and possession of and willingness to wear period clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Powder Horn Maker Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Using period tools and cow horns volunteers will interact with visiting public and fashion powder horns in 18th century style. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteers should have horn making and scrimshawing skills. Good public relations skills and possess and have the willingness to wear period clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com HEALTH/HOSPICE/HOSPITAL Opportunities Organizations Bereavement Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: The bereavement volunteer works as a member of the Hospice team in providing supportive services to any significant other or family member of a previous hospice patient. Requirements: Twenty seven hours of training is required. Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD Contact Person: Debbie Geffen Jones Phone: 443-849-8329 Fax: 443-849-8201 dgeffen@gilchristhospice.org Bereavement Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Elkton Zip Code: 21921 Description: Become a part of a team of caregivers. Use your special gifts to provide quality care to families in hospice. Provide bereavement support to the families and significant others at this difficult time. All skills are welcome: companionship, music, reading and listening. Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 133 N. Bridge Street Elkton MD 21921 Contact Person: Jean Jordan Phone: 443-485-4109 Fax: 410-392-6186 jjordan@seasons.org Clerical Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteer will provide clerical office support during weekdays. Requirements: Flexible times. Twenty hours of training is required. Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD Contact Person: Debbie Geffen Jones Phone: 443-849-8329 Fax: 443-849-8201 dgeffen@gilchristhospice.org Driver Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Perry Point Zip Code: 21902 Description: Drivers are needed to take patients to doctor and clinic appointments Monday through Fridays from the Perry Point VA Hospital. Veterans Affairs, Volunteer Services 1167 Avenue D Perry Point MD 21902 Contact Person: Richard Maichle Phone: 410-642-1039 Fax: 410-642-1858 http://maryland.va.gov Richard.Maichle2@va.gov Home Patient Care Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers need to sit with terminally ill patients in order to relieve family members and Hospice caregivers. Mostly week days, but any hours are acceptable. Requirements: Training is provided. Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 133 N. Bridge Street Elkton MD Contact Person: Jean Jordan Phone: 443-485-4109 Fax: 410-392-6186 jjordan@seasons.org Home Patient Care Date: 06/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are responsible for providing assistance to the patient and family upon direction from the home care nurse. Requirements: Twenty hours of training is required. Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD Contact Person: Debbie Geffen Jones Phone: 443-849-8329 Fax: 443-849-8201 dgeffen@gilchristhospice.org Home Patient Care Date: 02/02/05 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Provide respite and companionship to patients and their families. Requirements: Sixteen hour lecture series required for training. Amedisys Hospice (formerly Harford Hospice) 8003 Corporate Drive, Suite G Baltimore MD Contact Person: Ann Reier Phone: 410-933-8195 Fax: 410.931.2144 http://www.amedisys.com areier5014@amedisys.com Hospital Companion Date: 08/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are responsible for accompanying victims of sexual and domestic violence at local hospitals. Volunteers provide crisis intervention, information and referrals. Requirements: Volunteers must complete the 30 hours Basic Crisis Response Training and an additional 8 hour sexual assault companion training, provided by SARC. Volunteers must be 21 years or older. SARC-Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center P.O Box 1207 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Neala Lancellotti Phone: 410-836-8431 http://sarc-maryland.org volunteers@sarc-maryland.org Hospital Volunteer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: We invite you to explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Harford Memorial Hospital and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in over 30 different hospital departments by assisting team members, patients, and visitors. Whether they are in the Gift Shops, Resource Libraries, Surgical Waiting Areas, Information Desks, or Patient Floors, our volunteers serve with the common vision that they can make a difference in the health of our community. Now over 800 strong, our volunteers give their time and expertise to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to the clerical and clinical positions, volunteers at UCH also have the opportunity to interact with our patients through the Healing Clowns, Volunteer Clergy, and Pets on Wheels programs. HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in historic Havre de Grace, volunteers are needed for: •Information Desk •Gift Shop •Community Resource Library •Surgical Waiting Area •Nurturing Touch Program •Healing Clowns Program •Volunteer Clergy •Pets on Wheels Program Requirements: Our senior volunteers, men and women over the age of 18, are required to serve at least one four-hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available year-round for junior volunteers who are defined as being ages 15-17 or have completed the ninth grade. Applications are due June 1 for all junior volunteers wishing to work during the summer months. Harford Memorial Hospital 501 South Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Debbie Stout Phone: 443-843-5355 http://www.uchs.org Hospital Volunteer Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: We invite you ...to explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Our diverse group of volunteers share their skills and expertise in over 30 different hospital departments by assisting team members, patients, and visitors. Whether they are in the Gift Shops, Resource Libraries, Surgical Waiting Areas, Information Desks, or Patient Floors, our volunteers serve with the common vision that they can make a difference in the health of our community. Now over 800 strong, our volunteers give their time and expertise to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to the clerical and clinical positions, volunteers at UCH also have the opportunity to interact with our patients through the Healing Clowns, Volunteer Clergy, and Pets on Wheels programs. UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER In Bel Air, volunteers are needed for: •Information Desk •Gift Shop •Community Resource Library •Nurturing Touch Program •Nursing Units •Coffee Kiosk •Healing Clowns Program •Volunteer Clergy •Pets on Wheels Program Requirements: Our senior volunteers, men and women over the age of 18, are required to serve at least one four-hour shift per week. Opportunities are also available year-round for junior volunteers who are defined as being ages 15-17 or have completed the ninth grade. Applications are due June 1 for all junior volunteers wishing to work during the summer months. Upper Chesapeake Hospital 520 Upper Chesapeake Drive Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Steve Anderson Phone: (443)643-1725 http://www.uchs.org Hospitality Volunteer Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are an important part of the nursing department as a hospitality volunteer. Volunteers are serving in long-term care setting & home-like atmosphere. Duties consist of working on scheduled unit making beds & passing hydration to resident rooms. This is a great opportunity to interact with the residents & staff. Requirements: Training & orientation provided. All hospitality volunteers have the opportunity to train to assist with meal time. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com Maryland SHIP Volunteers Date: 06/04/01 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Join the Maryland SHIP MATES volunteer team at your local area agency on aging. Your talents and skills are needed! Call Harford County SHIP today at 410-638-3025. The Maryland SHIP is a federally funded program that provides free health insurance education, counseling and assistance to people with Medicare, their families and caregivers. Learn more online at http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/ship.html Harford County Office on Aging 145 North Hickory Avenue Bel Air MD Phone: 410-638-3025 www.harfordcountymd.gov On Call Medical Escort Date: 12/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Duties consist of accompanying a resident to outside medical appointments. Volunteers will ride in ambulance or wheelchair transport van. Volunteers report to Citizens on day of scheduled appointments and stay with resident throughout the appointment. This is a on call opportunity Requirements: All volunteers of facility must be registered by application, sign a confidentially statement & submit to background check. Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center 415 South Market Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Janet McDonald Phone: 410-939-5500 ext. 243 Fax: 410-939-3471 http://www.citizenscarecenter.com Janet_McDonald@citizenscarecenter.com HELPLINE/HOTLINE Opportunities Organizations Helpline Specialist Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Description: Volunteers are given extensive training to assist callers to the Helpline at the Timonium office on a regular schedule. Times available are during weekdays, 9:00am-5:00pm, flexible schedules are available and staff support. Requirements: Volunteers age 21 and up are welcome. A one year commitment is required. Alzheimer's Association, Greater MD Chapter 1850 York Road, Suite D Timonium MD Contact Person: Sally Drumm Phone: 410-561-9099 http://www.alz.org/maryland sally.drumm@alz.org Hotline Volunteer Date: 08/02/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers are needed to answer SARC's twenty four hour Helpline for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, including stalking. Volunteers can answer the twenty four hour Helpline from their home, confidentially, via an Ultra-Forward phone system. Requirements: Volunteer must be 21 or older and have completed required SARC 30-hour Basic Crisis Response Training. SARC-Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center P.O Box 1207 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Neala Lancellotti Phone: 410-836-8431 http://sarc-maryland.org volunteers@sarc-maryland.org HISTORICAL Opportunities Organizations Archivist Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer should be dependable with a strong interest in local history who can document materials, give tours and use a computer. Requirements: Day time hours are available. Hours of the museum are Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 North Howard Street, P.O Box 698 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Charlotte Cronin Phone: 410-273-6325 http://www.aberdeenroom.com sayhello@aberdeenroom.com Artifact Restoration Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Description: Volunteer help is needed with artifact restoration. This will include hands on artifact work, working in the library and working with photography. Requirements: Interested volunteers will need to fill out an application and complete an interview. Harford County Historical Society 143 N. Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Maryanna Skowronski Phone: 410-838-7691 http://www.harfordhistory.net/ harchis@msn.com Artifact Restoration/Cataloging Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will restore artifacts using proper handling procedures for specific materials. Volunteer will enter artifact information using museum software program. Requirements: Artifact restoration, computer skills needed. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Blacksmith Assistant Date: 06/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer is needed to greet visitors to Jerusalem Mill blacksmith shop and answer their questions thereby allowing the blacksmith to concentrate on forge. Requirements: Familiarity with blacksmithing is helpful but not required. Knowledge of history and geography of area desired but not required. No manual work is involved and volunteer should be available on Sundays from 1-4pm. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Blacksmith/Period Craftsman Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: One of the most popular activites at historic Jerusalem Mill Village is blacksmithing. As well as demonstrating an ancient and respected craft to the public, our blacksmiths create items for use in our interpretive programs or for sale in our gift shop. Requirements: Presently this activity is presented from 1-4pm Sunday afternoons but we want to expand to Saturdays also. Train alongside our blacksmiths until you are ready to declare your independence. Volunteer should have good hand-eye coordination, ability to work with tools, knowledge of blacksmithing techniques, stamina and heat tolerance, public relations skills and willingness to wear 18th century clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Cabinet Maker/Carpenter Date: 06/15/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer will work with both hand and power tools, preform repairs and construct new items to support restoration and maintenance efforts in 18th and 19th century village. Requirements: Flexible hours. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com City Greeters Date: 05/01/11 - 12/31/11 Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer will greet and talk with visitors at the Main Street "First Friday" booth. The volunteers will hand out maps and answer questions about area's eateries, shops, etc. Requirements: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. An overview of the event is given the night of event. Great for two friends to do together - they can work two hours, then participate in night's events, while other volunteers take their turn. "First Fridays" start at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. 212 N. Union Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Pamela Wexler Phone: 410-939-1811 Fax: n/a http://www.mainstreethdg.com hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Clerical Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer needed to assist with clerical duties such as filing, phone calls, large mailings at the museum office near Level and Havre de Grace. Requirements: Day time, week day hours available. Some clerical experience and office skills needed. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Clerical Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to assist with the entry of data and other computer uses. Volunteer may also learn special museum oriented software which aids in the organization of the museum's collections. Other duties could include assisting with record keeping, gift shop inventory, organizing and filing records, Xeroxing, faxing, emialing, phone calls, labeling and helping with mailings. Additional training as required will be provided. Weekend hours are also available, 10am-5pm. Requirements: Basic computer skills requested, including knowledge of Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Craft Demonstrator Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to demonstrate crafts of the period-basketmaking, weaving, woodworking, blacksmithing, for example. Requirements: Training is provided. Volunteers need to be available weekends. The museum is located near Level and Havre de Grace and is open from May to September. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Docent Date: Ongoing Area: Bel Air, Maryland Zip Code: 21014 Description: Greet visitors to Liriodendron Mansion. Conduct guided tours through mansion explaning architectureand family history of Dr. John Kelly. Training is provided. Requirements: Good verbal communication skills. Must be at least age 16. Great opportunity for retired teachers. Three to four Sundays a year, 1-4 p.m. Training is provided. Liriodendron 502 W. Gordon Street Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Dorothy Francis Phone: 410-879-4424 Fax: n/a http://www.liriodendron.com liriodendronmansion@msn.com Docent/Tour Guide Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Providing a welcoming, hospitable environment and rewarding learning experience to visitors through guided tours of the House and/or Gardens, while ensuring the safety and security of the collection and visitors. Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Have a high school diploma Enjoy interacting with the public Must be personable, outgoing, reliable, enthusiastic and flexible. Ability to speak comfortably before large groups of people Physically able to lead tours around the house, navigating two sets of stairs Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com Gardener Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Is apartment living denying you the satisfaction of gardening? Jerusalem Mill Village contains a small colonial herb garden, a larger vegetable garden and numerous flowers and shrubs. See and taste the results of your efforts used in 18th century recipes prepared over the Gun Shop hearth. Requirements: Gardening and landscaping experience desired but not required. Flexible scheduling. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Gardener Assistant Date: Ongoing Area: Monkton, MD Zip Code: 21111 Description: Gardener Assistant volunteers will have the opportunity to work with professional horticulture staff, enjoy the appreciation of the Gardens' visitors, and enhance their own knowledge of plants and gardening techniques. Volunteers will receive thorough on-the-job training for each task, including safety procedures. Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years Ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including lifting and kneeling and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, humidity and cold) Neat solid color shirts, slacks or shorts and appropriate shoes should be worn Steel-toed work boots may be required for certain job duties Some volunteers may be required to operate a motor vehicle. If so, a valid license and license check are required. Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton MD 21111 Contact Person: Sheryl Pedrick Phone: 410-557-9570 ext.226 Fax: 410-557-7769 http://www.ladewgardens.com spedrick@ladewgardens.com General Maintenance Date: Ongoing Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to do ongoing maintenance at the Lighthouse and Keeper's Dwelling, both 19th century structures. Experience with old or historic structures would be very helpful. Volunteers would work on their own time schedules, as projects arise. Requirements: Basic carpentry, painting skills. Minimum age to volunteer is 18 years. No minimum time commitment. Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse 700 Concord Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator Phone: 410-939-3213 Fax: n/a http://www.concordlighthouse.org concordpointlighthouse@verizon.net Gift Shop Date: 06/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Staff and stock gift shop in historic setting to provide revenue for Friends of Jerusalem Mill. Requirements: Volunteer should have good public relation skills to assist customers, have the ability to handle money and maintain sales records, have good housekeeping skills to maintain overall appreance of shop and enhance marketing. Volunteers would be needed from 1-4pm on the first weekend and third Sunday of the month. The wearing of historic clothing is encouraged but not required. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Gunsmith Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: If qualified, preform hands-on gunmaking while interacting with visiting public, otherwise discuss process and demonstrate associated tools. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteer should have knowledge of gunmaking, public relations skills, possession of and willingness to wear period clothing and knowledge of history of Jerusalem Mill. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Gunstock Maker Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Using period tools, carve black walnut gunstocks in manner of 18th century while interacting with visiting public. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteers should have woodcarving skills, pubilc relation skills and possession of and willingness to wear period clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Historic House Docent Date: Ongoing Area: Bel Air, Harford Comm. College Zip Code: 21015 Description: Greet and welcome visitors to house, ask them to sign guest book, Provide historical background information about property and answer questions Weekdays 9a.m. - 3p.m.; especially open hours: Tuesdays 1-3p.m. and Fridays 10a.m.-12noon and one weekend a month 1-4 p.m. Requirements: Ability to give short guided tours of the house, including climbing stairs (although elevator is available for use) Capable of working independently and working alone in house (Security on call) Facilitate classes, meetings and special events held at house Patrol house for maintenance needs, damage, climate control, etc. Light housekeeping as needed, especially collection items. Hayes-Heighe House at Harford Community College 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air MD 21015 Contact Person: Ann Persson Phone: 443-412-2495 Fax: (443)412-3495 http://www.harford.edu/library/haysheighehouse/abo apersson@harford.edu Maintenance/Grounds Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteers needed to help with a variety of maintenance tasks, including rebuilding a stone wall, covering graffiti, installing benches and general grounds work. Requirements: Weekday or week end hours available at the mill located in the Kingsville area. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Museum Assistant Curator Date: 06/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Like to handle history? Volunteer will assist with accessions, record keeping, storage, exhibit preparation, artifact conservation and correspondence. Requirements: Various days/weekends available at the mill. Curatorial training education/experience,administrative and computer skills (including Past Perfect) desired. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Museum Docent Date: 07/20/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: A docent is a person who gives tours in a museum. The person does not have to have a history degree or prior experience they just need to have a desire to learn and communicate with the public. We get visitors from near and far and find that docents thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and explaining the history of the Lock House, the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, and the history of Havre de Grace. The volunteer may be expected to help in the museum store while they are serving as docents. This training will be provided as well. The atmosphere at the museum is very pleasant and most volunteers find giving the tours very rewarding. Requirements: There is no minimum age to volunteer and training will be provided. Volunteers should be available to work weekends-Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm-5:00pm or anytime in between. A positive attitude and a desire to give tours and work with the public are a plus. Susquehanna Museum of Havrede Grace/The Lock House 817 Conesteo Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-5780 http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Museum Tour Guide Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer is needed to provide tours for visitors of the Museum on an as needed basis. Training would be provided and weekday and/or weekend hours are available. Volunteer would be responsible for walking visitors through the exhibits and explaining basic details about the museum and its programs. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Musician/Storytelling Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteers are needed to perform appropriate music or storytelling at the museum for the enjoyment of visitors. Special need for weekend and special events. Requirements: Need a musical/storytelling background. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Park Greeter Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: An information booth is planned at Jerusalem Mill to assist visitors to Gunpowder State Falls State Park with general and specialized information regarding layout of park, park programs, recreational options, special events, directions, flora and fauna, etc. This volunteer has the opportunity to make a good first impression for the park. Requirements: General and specialized knowledge of Gunpowder Falls State Park and Jerusalem Mill. This would be ideal for people with past experience but wishing a less physically active volunteer role. Training is provided and hours are flexible but primarily Saturday and Sunday mornings. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Powder Horn Maker Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Using period tools and cow horns volunteers will interact with visiting public and fashion powder horns in 18th century style. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteers should have horn making and scrimshawing skills. Good public relations skills and possess and have the willingness to wear period clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Publicity Coordinator Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Historic Jerusalem Village is host to a growing calendar of activities not always evident to potential audiences. As a publicity agent you should have creative writing, graphic arts, photograpy and computer skills. Media contacts are also helpful and on occasion do on air interviews. Person would need to work with our events committee to create flyers, banners and posters to display on site and witin community. Requirements: Flexible hours. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Researcher/Interviewer Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteers will conduct research on persons, artifacts and events germane to Jerusalem Mill, village and area. They will interview persons with association or knowledge of history of mill and village and then transcribe information for records. They will also conduct and assemble oral histories and written records. Requirements: Flexible hours. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com School Tour Leader Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: School tour leaders assist with the growing number of scheduled school tours to the museum. Volunteers may perform some of the crafts and training is provided. Public speaking and general skills are needed. Tours go from May to October and are scheduled during the week day mornings and last between 2 and 3 hours. There are also some tours during the summer. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Special Events Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer would assist with special events at the museum or off-site functions. Duties may include setting up tables and chairs, centerpieces, arranging or picking up food and hosting areas during certain events. Related duties may include coordinating with other volunteers, calling members and distributing flyer. Week day and/or weekend hours available. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net Stone Mason Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: The Friends of Jerusalem Mill wish to adaptively reuse a c.1810 bank baen as a multipurpose space which will require repointing the walls first. Requirements: Flexible hours are available. Volunteer should have experience in backpointing and tuckpointing fieldstone walls. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Tour Guide Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer to serve as a guide and answer questions about the museum. The museum is open weekends from 1-5pm from May through September. Requirements: Telephone and clerical skills needed. Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Road Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Linda Noll Phone: 410-939-2299 http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org steppingstonemuseum@msn.com Tour Guide Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer is needed to be a tour guide for historic Jerusalem Mill (built 1772, rebuilt 1995). You will explain history, describe site activities, restoration efforts, future plans and function of the mill and National Register Listed Village. Museum is located at headquarters for Gunpowder Falls State Park so you will also help visitors with questions regarding activities and directions to other areas of the state's largest park. Requirements: Hours include Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm. Volunteer should also be comfortable dealing with the public. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Tour Guide Date: 05/17/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Provide tours to school children during the day as needed. Requirements: Training is provided and volunteer should have an interest in Aberdeen/community history. Museum hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. The museum is also open by special appointment. Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 North Howard Street, P.O Box 698 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Charlotte Cronin Phone: 410-273-6325 http://www.aberdeenroom.com sayhello@aberdeenroom.com Tour Guide Date: 11/08/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Description: Volunteers are needed to help as tour guides for the historic Hays House. Requirements: Volunteer will need to fill out an application and complete an interview. Harford County Historical Society 143 N. Main Street Bel Air MD Contact Person: Maryanna Skowronski Phone: 410-838-7691 http://www.harfordhistory.net/ harchis@msn.com Tour Guide/Historian Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Pylesville Zip Code: 21132 Description: Volunteers will share with visitors the history and functioning of the grist mill by leading them on informative walking tours. Requirements: Training is provided and volunteers must be 17 years or older. A personal interest in history is helpful and persons should be available on weekends. Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville MD 21132 Contact Person: Carole Keister Phone: 410-836-3050 edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com Volunteer Coordinator Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Volunteer coordinator will recruit new volunteers and follow up with them, maintain records and scheduling. Requirements: Flexible hours are available. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Woodworker Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Kingsville Zip Code: 21087 Description: Working with period correct tools while interacting with visiting public. Fashion furniture and accessories for 18th and 19th century Living History program, also preform building repair and restoration. Requirements: Hours are Sunday afternoons 1-4pm. Volunteers should have the ability to work with period hand tools, knowledge of carpentry and woodworking history, public relations skills and possession and willingness to wear period clothing. Jerusalem Mill P.O Box 237, 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road Kingsville MD 21087 Contact Person: Chris Scovill Phone: 410-877-3560 Fax: 410-592-8760 http://www.jerusalemmill.org schoolhouse1890@aol.com Writer for Newsletter Date: 05/14/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Havre de Grace Zip Code: 21078 Description: Volunteer is needed to assist with general museum communications. This includes writing articles on museum programs and upcoming events. Additional assitance is needed in organizing and formatting both an electronic and print copy of the quarterly newsletter. Requirements: Volunteer can work from home and from the museum during flexible day hours on weekdays or weekends. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace MD 21078 Contact Person: Darlene Perry Phone: 410-939-4800 http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org museum@comcast.net HOMELESS Opportunities Organizations Child Care Date: 07/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteers must provide child care while the adult clients meet for instructions (4 times a year at night). Requirements: Volunteer must complete a background check. Harford Family House 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Tony Mackenzie Phone: 410-273-6700 Fax: 410-273-9717 http://www.harfordfamilyhouse.org tmackenzie@harfordfamilyhouse.org Committee Member Date: 07/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would assist with interviewing clients for entrance into the program. Experience or an interest in working with homeless families is important. Requirements: The committee meets as needed during work hours at the office in Aberdeen. Harford Family House 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Tony Mackenzie Phone: 410-273-6700 Fax: 410-273-9717 http://www.harfordfamilyhouse.org tmackenzie@harfordfamilyhouse.org Driver Date: Ongoing Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Driver needed for Thursday afternoons. Drive church van to Aberdeen to pick up homeless and those in need and bring them to Edgewood. Pick up time starts at 8am and reverses at 1pm to travel from Edgewood to Aberdeen. Requirements: Clean driving record and approval by insurance company. Must be 21 and available for 1 1/2 hours, once a week. New Hope Outreach Ministry 2048 Watergate Court Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Jackie McNally Phone: 410-676-3531 newhope37@verizon.net Driver Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Riverside Description: Volunteer drivers are needed to pick up van at Social Services in Bel Air or at the shelter in Riverside and drive clients to Social Services or the Riverside Emergency Shelter. Drivers are needed daily. Requirements: Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have a current and valid drivers license. FCCAU P.O Box 274 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Joseph Smith Phone: 410-272-2229 Fax: 410-272-2236 http://www.homelessshelter.net joseph.fccau@verizon.net Food Preparation Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Riverside Description: Cook and meal preparation volunteers are needed for dinner that is served at 6pm in Riverside. Requirements: Some knowledge of how to use a kitchen and prepare meals. Meals are prepared in the shelter in Riverside using Health Department guidelines-a menu and a list of ingredients are needed in advance. FCCAU P.O Box 274 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Joseph Smith Phone: 410-272-2229 Fax: 410-272-2236 http://www.homelessshelter.net joseph.fccau@verizon.net Host/Hostess for Homeless Services Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Belcamp Description: Looking for volunteers with a pleasant personality and willingness to share with others. Individuals are needed to assist a paid duty officer who is on duty at the shelter with responsibilities including setting up tables, helping to serve but not prepare meals, interacting and playing cards and other games with clients. Requirements: Two shifts are available. The first shift is 5pm-12am and the second shift is 12am-8am. Men and women are needed and may sleep on the overnight. FCCAU P.O Box 274 Bel Air MD Contact Person: Joseph Smith Phone: 410-272-2229 Fax: 410-272-2236 http://www.homelessshelter.net joseph.fccau@verizon.net Instructor Household Management Skills Date: 07/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would teach clients the basics of planning and preparation of food for the family as well as housekeeping 101. Harford Family House 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Tony Mackenzie Phone: 410-273-6700 Fax: 410-273-9717 http://www.harfordfamilyhouse.org tmackenzie@harfordfamilyhouse.org Lunch Providers Date: Ongoing Area: Edgewood Zip Code: 21040 Description: Lunch providers needed to prepare and serve meals. Volunteers purchase, prepare, and serve food once per month for 10 - 25 cleints. Requirements: Willing heart and finances. New Hope Outreach Ministry 2048 Watergate Court Edgewood MD 21040 Contact Person: Jackie McNally Phone: 410-676-3531 newhope37@verizon.net Maintenance Date: 07/30/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Aberdeen Zip Code: 21001 Description: Volunteer would help clean and paint interior and exterior of apartments, hallways and outside of building in Aberdeen. They would also help maintain the grounds of the property including grass mowing, leaf clean-up, and gardening. Help is also needed with inventory and to organize supplies. Requirements: Daytime hours are available. Harford Family House 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Suite 3 Aberdeen MD 21001 Contact Person: Tony Mackenzie Phone: 410-273-6700 Fax: 410-273-9717 http://www.harfordfamilyhouse.org tmackenzie@harfordfamilyhouse.org Male Mentor-Anna's Guys Date: 06/16/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Bel Air Zip Code: 21014 Description: Volunteers are needed to participate in male mentoring for Anna's House children. Volunteers will interact with children over the age of five years. This is a year-round opportunity. Requirements: Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm and Saturdays 2-4pm. Anna's House P.O Box 88, 605 North Tollgate Road Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Cindy Hanley Phone: 410-803-2130 Fax: 410-638-1753 chanley@cc-md.org INSTRUCTOR Opportunities Organizations Water Aerobics Instructor Date: Ongoing Area: Harford Zip Code: 21014 Description: Looking for someone available to teach water aerobics ideally two times per week in outdoor pool. Requirements: See description. Homecoming Project, Inc. P.O. Box 1190 Bel Air MD 21014 Contact Person: Ms. Robin Keener Phone: 410-399-2904 Fax: 410-399-2905 http://www.hcpi2006.org/ n/a Watt Watchers Instructor Date: Ongoing Area: TBD Zip Code: TBD Description: We have many volunteer opportunities available, office support, fair/festival staff, liaison for student activities and Watt Watchers Instructor. Watt Watchers is a program that teaches individuals how to save money and energy. Volunteers are needed to teach these very important classes. Volunteers schedule is always taken into account. Watt Watchers is a program that was started by the Fuel Fund of Maryland to help individuals lower their energy bill and save money. Volunteers are needed to teach a series of classes that cover such topics as, how to read your energy bill, easy and affordable fixes to your home, habits to break and adopt, how to get your family involved, why your bill differs from your neighbors and basic financial literacy (how to read a pay stub, setting financial goals, creating a budget, opening a savings and checking account, identifying needs v. wants) Class schedule are determined by the site. Volunteers may be needed once a week for 4 weeks for an hour or once a week for two weeks for two hours. Volunteers are needed for day, afternoon and evening, weekday and weekend. Volunteers will be required to attend 3 training classes. The Fuel Fund will provide all materials for the class. Requirements: Volunteer Needs to Possess: comfortable speaking in front of a group, organizes, flexible, patient. Minimum Age to volunteer:22. Time and Frequency Needed:It varies, Anywhere between once a week for 2-4 consecutive weeks per series of classes. Is training offered?__Yes as, well as materials. Fuel Fund of Maryland, Inc 305 West Chesapeake Ave. Ste. 115 Towson MD TBD Contact Person: Danielle Phelps Phone: (410)821-3022 x 106 Fax: (410)_821-3026 http://www.fuelfundmaryland.org dphelps@fuelfundmaryland.org LIBRARY/LITERACY Opportunities Organizations Library Volunteer Date: 06/04/10 - (Ongoing) Area: Harford County Description: Volunteers help in the library with shelving and/or general library work at one of the branches of the county library system. Hours are flexible and include day, evening and weekend positions. Volunteers typically work 2 hours per week.