Harford County Community Mediation Program Seeking Volunteer Meditors
Do you like helping people? Are you a good listener? Can you listen to people without taking sides? Do you believe in solving problems without violence or litigation?
The Harford Community Mediation program (HCCMP) is accepting applications for free training from citizens interested in becoming a volunteer mediator. The training includes 45 hours of basic mediation training and an additional five hours of advance training. To participate, you must be accepted into and successfully complete the training. You must also agree to one year of volunteer service to the HCCMP, making yourself available to mediate an average of once or twice per month.
The upcoming May/June 2010 training schedule is as follows:
Friday, May 14: 6pm-9pm
Saturday, May 15: 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 16: 9am-5pm
Friday, May 21: 6pm-9pm
Saturday, May 22: 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 23: 9am-5pm
Friday, June 4: 6pm-9pm
Saturday, June 5: 9am-5pm
Sunday, June 6: 9am-1pm
Mediation is a voluntary and confidential alternative for parties involved in a dispute. Trained mediators will guide parties through an informal process that helps those involved to identify the issues and generate their own resolutions. Mediators are neutral and do not take sides or tell parties what to do.
For more information contact Susan Fisher, Program Coordinator, at 410-638-4807 or email mediation@harfordcountymd.gov. A volunteer application can be downloaded at www.harfordcountymd.gov/services/mediation. Interviews for acceptance into the training will begin in mid March.
Harford County Arbor Day 2010
Harford County Government will recognize Arbor Day 2010 during a ceremony on Friday, April 2nd, 9:00 a.m. at the Harford Glen Environmental Education Center located at 502 West Wheel Road Bel Air. The Arbor Day festivities will consist of planting tree seedlings, repairing and replacing existing tree shelters as well as learning about the benefits of trees in our community. Exhibitors at the celebration will include the Harford County Department of Public Works, Water Resources Division; the Harford County Department of Public Works Environmental Affairs, Office of Recycling; Anita Leight Estuary Center; the Harford Forest Conservancy Board; Enviromentality; Harford County Public Schools Envirothon Program; and the County Executive's Office of Community Relations. In addition, Harford County would like to recognize Daniel Kelble, who has been instrumental in the planning and organization of the Arbor Day plantings as a part of his Eagle Scout badge.
The Arbor Day 2010 activities mark Harford County earning the Tree City USA award from the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 7th consecutive year. The Tree City USA designation recognizes the work of elected officials, staff, and citizens who plant and care for the community forest. Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure of our cities and towns, and provide environmental and economical benefits.
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at Harford Glen by 9:00 a.m. Civic organizations, school groups, scouts and individuals are invited to participate. Please bring a hammer, shovel, work gloves, and small pruning shears if you have them. For more information about the Arbor Day event, or to volunteer, please contact Betsey Greene, Department of Planning and Zoning, at 410-638-3103 ext. 1359.
March of Dimes Babies Walk-A-Thon Volunteer
The March of Dimes is in need of volunteers to help with the March for Babies campaign and the actual walk-a-thon being held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Forest Hill. The walk-a-thon will take place at the intersection of Rt. 24 and Rt. 23 near the Kliens/Shoprite shopping center. Volunteers of any age are welcome but those under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult and training will be offered.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Attend the last meeting in April prior to the walk-a-thon
- Arrive at the walk site for set up the day of the walk at 6:00am
- Act as a key volunteer during the day of the walk by:
- Helping with registration, handing out water/snacks, making sure walkers are safe on walk route, assisting with kid activities, cheering on the walkers as they cross the finish line
- Help with the break down of site when the walk is over around 2pm
To find out more about the March of Dimes, please join us on February 24th from 6-8pm for our March for Babies Kickoff Party at MaGerks Pub in Bel Air.
Interested? Have questions or ideas? Please call Heather Lynch, Harford County Community Director at 410-803-0620 or email her at hlynch@marchofdimes.com
Donations Needed for Community Organizations
Anna's House-Anna's House is a transitional housing program for homeless women and their children. Please contact Cindy Hanley at 410-803-1752 to find out about their clients wish list.
American Red Cross Comfort Kits- The American Red Cross is in need for more items for their comfort kits. They need shampoo,moisturizing shave cream, disposable safety razor, hand and body lotion, bath soap, wash cloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb. Please contact Pam Tice at 410-624-2023 for more information.
Gallagher Services-Gallagher Services which is a division of Catholic Charities that serves adults with developmental disabilities. They have many group homes in Harford County and would like to offer music therapy to their residents. They are in need of simple, washable instruments, the type children use in school and small portable single CD players. Many of the individuals are non-verbal, some are blind and have difficulty with mobility. However nearly everyone loves music as it truly is the universal language. Please contact
Kathleen Roberts at 410-252-4005 ext. 145 for more information.
Volunteers Committee Members needed for the Harford County Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2010
Become a part of the excitement as we prepare for Memory Walk 2010 in Harford County
The Walk in Harford County will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Bel Air Equestrian Center in Bel Air, MD.
Alzheimer's disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States.
Memory Walk is the largest fundraising and awareness event for the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, raising over $620,000.00 and attracting over 3,000 walkers in 2009 alone.
We need you to help us expand the walk in Harford County.
Goal of the Committee- Create awareness in the local community and provide access to business in-kind and local sponsorships, as well as helping us to recruit new participants and teams.
Position Description: A committee member must strive to be the eyes and ears of the community to help the Alzheimer's Association increase partnerships, sponsors and teambuilding in Harford County. A committee member is a passionate individual who wants to do something about Alzheimer's NOW and is willing to contribute to fundraising efforts as well.
Responsibilities may include:
· Recruiting walkers/teams
· Assist in securing local sponsorships
· Attend community events in order to promote the event
· Distribute brochures and/or posters to local businesses
· Attend Walk Day and volunteer during the day of the event
· Secure donated items for the Walk
· Assist in planning the logistics for the day of the Walk.
Committee members must be knowledgeable of the organization and mission and be willing to speak about both.
Time Commitment: at most a meeting monthly, starting in February 2010 at a location in your community. Majority of communication will be done via e-mail and phone between committee members and with Alzheimer's staff.
Interested? Have questions or ideas? Please call Rolanda Oliver, Special Events Coordinator at 410-561-9099 ext. 216 or e-mail her at Rolanda.Oliver@alz.org.
Harford Community Action Agency Financial Services Program
Volunteers are needed for a variety of different jobs for the Harford Community Action Agency Financial Services Program. Volunteers who are interested should contact either Linda Simmers lsimmers@harfordcommunityaction.org , Vernon Parks vparks.vita@gmail.com or Nakeia Bradshaw nbradshaw@harfordcommunityaction.org by email or all of them can be reached by phone at 443-922-9926.
Position Description-Tax Preparer-Volunteers age eighteen years and older are needed to help serve as tax preparers. Persons interested should be able to use computers, people oriented, detail oriented and have a willingness to help others. Training is offered and volunteers would be needed weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons from January through April 2010. Volunteers would be asked to work a 12 hour week. Job locations vary from Edgewood, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Fallston and Street Maryland.
Position Description-Greeter/Intake Worker-Volunteers age eighteen years and older are needed to help serve as greeter or intake workers. Persons interested should be people oriented, detail oriented and have a willingness to help others. Training is offered and volunteers would be needed weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons from January through April 2010. Volunteers would be asked to work a 12 hour week. Job locations vary from Edgewood, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Fallston and Street Maryland.
Position Description-Interpreter-Volunteers age eighteen years and older are needed to help serve as interpreters. Persons interested should be able to speak target language fluidly, be people oriented, detail oriented and have a willingness to help others. Training is offered and volunteers would be needed weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons from January through April 2010. Volunteers would be asked to work a 12 hour week. Job locations vary from Edgewood, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Fallston and Street Maryland.
Position Description-IT Support Workers-Volunteers age eighteen years and older are needed to help serve as IT Support Workers. Persons interested should be familiar with hardware and software, people oriented, detail oriented and have a willingness to help others. Training is offered and volunteers would be needed weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons from January through April 2010. Volunteers would be asked to work a 12 hour week. Job locations vary from Edgewood, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Fallston and Street Maryland.
New 2010 Volunteer Opportunities for Ladew Gardens
New Volunteer Open House at Ladew Gardens
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Receive an overview of Ladew Gardens and the many volunteer opportunities available. Tour the Manor House and Gardens, and learn about specific volunteer opportunities including gardening, leading adult and childrens tours and assisting with special events. Reservations required. For more information or to register, please contact Sheryl Pedrick at 410-557-9570, ext. 226 or email spedrick@ladewgardens.com.
Help Teach Children about Nature at Ladew Gardens Volunteer Training Course
Dates: 3 Tuesdays (April 13, 20, 27)
Time: 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 (refundable after leading 2 school programs)
Help lead school groups for Ladew Gardens fieldtrip programs. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who loves nature and sharing their interest with kids. Training will include plant and animal identification in the gardens, general ecology concepts and teaching techniques for working with pre-K through 5th grade children. For more information or to register, please contact Sheryl Pedrick at 410-557-9570, ext. 226 or spedrick@ladewgardens.com
Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center of Harford County is seeking volunteers for Business Office Duties
Telephone Switchboard Operator 1-2 hours daily and office duties. Must submit application, background check and non-employee confidentialy statement and Interview with Director of Business Operations. Training provided. Interested applicants may inquire by contacting Janet McDonald@410-939-5500 ext 243 or email Janet_McDonald@CitizensCareCenter.com.
U.S Army Ordnance Museum
The Foundation presently needs two volunteer positions filled.
Position Description-Membership Chair- A membership chair is needed for their small [150 +/- members]Membership program. The Membership Chair's duties have seldom required more than 8 hours work per month and the Membership chair was often assisted by the Treasurer or one of the other officers. 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. 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!
Position Description-Assitant Webmaster- 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 hisotry or technology is required. Museum staff or Foundation members can answer all your questions. Volunteer will need own transportation to and from Museum and have a picture ID or other appropriate documents to pass through APG gate. Volunteer will have flexibility to work from home but museum has only 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 maintaininga simple but mildly interactive website.
If you are interested in any of these positions please contact Elliot Deutsch by email at fortnerd@comcast.net or by phone at 410-838-6509.
Quilts for Heroes
This group meets at APG-EA (Edgewood Post) Chapel on Monday evenings (except Federal Holidays) from 4:30-8:00 PM. They make quilts for wounded warfighters and have presented over 400 quilts to warfighters at Walter Reed. They also ocassionally have the opportunity to present quilts to local families who have lost loved one in Iraq or Afganistan. If you would like to join us, contact Carol Hansen at 443-752-2603.
Deer Creek Overlook/4-H Camp
Volunteers are needed to help with a trail project at Deer Creek Overlook/4-H camp. Please contact Kim Bachman at 410-336-2890 for more information
National MS Society
Volunteers needed for the WALK MS 2010 Committees
Volunteers needed to help the National MS Society build a successful walk in two communities: Havre de Grace and Frederick. The Walk in Havre de Grace will take place on Sunday April 18 at Havre de Grace High School and in Frederick on Saturday, April 10th at Frederick High School.
Walk MS is the largest fundraising event for the National MS Society, Maryland Chapter, raising over $1.1 million and attracting over 8,000 walkers in 2009 alone. Be a part of something big, join a Walk MS Committee and start making a difference in your local community today.
Goal of the Committee- To reach out into the local community and provide access to businesses, recruit new participants and teams, and secure in-kind and local sponsorships.
Position Description: A committee member must strive to be the eyes and ears of the community to help the National MS Society have more success in the areas of recruitment, fundraising, and sponsorship. A committee member is a passionate individual who wants to do something about MS now.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Committee members will be asked to recruit participants.
- Committee members will be asked to find and secure local sponsorships.
- Committee members may be asked to go to community meetings in order to advertise the event.
- Committee members are expected to lead by example and raise money for Walk MS.
- Committee members will be asked to distribute brochures and/or posters to local businesses.
- Committee members should attend the walk event and act as a key volunteer during the day of the event.
- Committee members are not expected to carry out logistics.
- Committee members must be knowledgeable of the organization and mission and be willing to speak about both.
- Time Commitment: at most one in-person a meeting a month at a location in your community. Majority of communication will be done via e-mail and phone between committee members and with NMSS staff.
Interested? Have questions or ideas? Please call Shawn Slotke, Special Events Manager at 443-641-1227 or e-mail her at shawn.slotke@nmss.org.
Cherish The Child Symposium
The Cherish the Child Symposium is an annual child abuse and neglect conference here in Harford County organized by a number of child serving agencies throughout the community. They are in need of a volunteer group to help with set up and break down of tables for the conference. The set-up will happen on Thursday, April 22 and the breakdown is just after the conference on Friday April 23, which ends around 4 p.m.
Please contact Jennifer Redding at 410-838-9000, ext. 222 for more information
VILLA MARIA SCHOOL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS
The new Villa Maria School opened in Harford County in September of 2009. They are truly in need of a wide vairety of volunteer help.
-Their library that is in true need of new books which would necessitate a book drive
-They are in need of putting together items for their school store as well, small items such as action figures, playing cards, uno cards, and other smaller articles for the children to have.
Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program
Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding in Port Deposit Maryland is in need of Volunteers for variety of projects. Help is needed with cleaning and oiling riding equipment, gardening, building projects, helping with fundraising and volunteering with students.
Please contact Renee Luther at 410-378-3817 or by email at fhtrp@freedomhills.org for more information.
Volunteers needed for Computer Training
Volunteers needed to offer free onsite computer training 2 times per week to Woodbrige Commons residents in Edgewood. Contact Andrea Bond at 410-676-4034.
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life Committee Volunteers Needed (30)
Relay for Life Committee Volunteers are needed from September 2009 through June 2010 at various locations (Fallston High School, Patterson Mill Middle High School, Havre de Grace High School). Volunteers must attend five committee meetings, attend and support the Relay for Life Event in May/June (depending on event location). Visit www.cancer.org for more information or contact Susan Manning Bresuciak at 410-933-5160 or Susan.bresuciak@cancer.org.
Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake (formerly Harford Hospice)
Direct Patient Care and Clerical Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for 2-3 hours per week, as available; hours are flexible. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a desire to help others. Training is offered and required. Please contact Ann Reier at 410-933-8195 or email areier5014@amedisys.com for information and to volunteer. Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake is located at 8003 Corporate Drive, Suite G, in Baltimore, Maryland 21236.
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company has an immediate need for firefighters, EMS and Auxiliary Volunteers. Training is provided. The minimum age requirement is sixteen. Support personnel are also needed to assist with mailings, accounting and recruiting.
PLEASE visit their website at www.bavfc.org for details.
