Volunteers Needed: Chrysalis House, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Wellness House of Annapolis

Many volunteer positions are available through the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County.

If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at info@volunteerannearundel.org or 410-897-9207. Check out its Website: www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org. A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below.

Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues

New volunteer Commission members needed. This group of 21 citizen volunteers appointed by the County Executive promotes positive change for county citizens with disabilities. Members include citizens with disabilities, family members of individuals with disabilities, citizens with an interest in assisting individuals with disabilities, a member of the Anne Arundel County Council and representatives of agencies providing services to individuals with disabilities. The commissioners assess needs; investigate opportunities for improvements in quality of life; support community participation; and advise the County Executive on disability issues. Meetings take place on the 4th Tuesdayof each month from 1 –3 pm. Applications are now being accepted from volunteers who are interested in becoming a voting member of the Commission. Anyone who wishes to be considered for the Commission should submit a letter of interest and resume addressed to Vickie Martin, Assistant, Bureau of Disability and Community Services, 2666 Riva Road, Fourth Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401 by November 7, 2014. For more information, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act office at the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-4464 or Vickie Martin at ext. 3066 or atagmart11@aacounty.org. TTY users should call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.

Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which will help seniors and low-income adults complete their 2014 tax returns. Volunteers will be trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the Maryland Comptroller’s Office. Volunteers only help prepare simple 2014 income tax returns, which will be filed electronically. Volunteers do not prepare tax returns involving partnerships or corporations, self-employed persons, or rental properties. Volunteers are not required to have a financial background in order to help with the tax returns, but CPAs, attorneys, bookkeepers and those with financial training are encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers will be stationed at one of Anne Arundel County’s seven Senior Activity Centers and will be available by appointment between February 2 and April 10, 2015. VITA is part of the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. Please call RSVP at 410-222-6717 for more information.

Chrysalis House

Chrysalis House, Inc. is a leading behavioral health agency for women and their children that provides comprehensive substance abuse and mental health treatment. We’re looking for women and men who are passionate about having an impact on the lives of our clients. Join our Board of Directors. No previous board experience is required and we offer a free trial period. Contact Terry Berg at 410 974-9695 or terrymagb@gmail.com for information about boardmembership. A variety of other volunteer opportunities are also available including; administrative assistant, receptionist, daycare assistant, groundskeeper, retail boutique assistant, and much more. Check outwww.chrysalishouses.org for more information or contact Kristin McMahon, Director of Development at 410-974-6829 ext. 5123.

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Restores.:

At the ReStores, volunteers are needed for sales, stocking and receiving merchandise, picking up donated merchandise, planning pick-up routes, phone work, and more. Restore now has five locations: 1. 8101 Ft. Smallwood Road, Pasadena; 2. 505 Kane St., Baltimore; 3. 3741 Commerce Dr., #311, Halethorpe; 4. Columbia ReStore, 8909 McGaw Ct, Columbia MD; and, 5. 1300 North Fulton Ave., Baltimore. Volunteers age 16 and up are needed who can help weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm, at all four store locations. You can also volunteer at the Columbia ReStore on Sundays, 12 pm – 5 pm. To volunteer, email volunteerrestore@habitatchesapeake.org with the dates, times and location for your desired volunteer experience, or call 443-240-8105Monday through Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm to schedule your volunteer days. See website at http://www.chesapeakerestore.org.

Historic Annapolis Foundation

A large number of volunteers are still needed for the Candlelight Tour as follows:

4:30–9:15 p.m., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 7 & 8, 2014, the 23rd Annual Annapolis by Candlelight Tour: Volunteers, age 16 and up, are needed and will be placed in different rooms in different homes informing visitors about the history of the home and the objects inside, helping to direct the flow of visitors through the home. Each home is staffed by an HA volunteer known as a House Captain who will provide information about the home to volunteers upon their arrival for their shift. Volunteers are asked to work a single shift on either Fri., Nov. 7th, or Sat., Nov. 8th. To ensure all houses are staffed and ready to open promptly and to guarantee that shift changes occur smoothly, shifts will be from4:30p.m.–7:15p.m. & from 6:45p.m. –9:15p.m. As a thank you, each volunteer may tour the homes complimentary. House Captains will receive two additional complimentary tour tickets. Please contact Janet Hall at 410-990-4514 or janet.hall@annapolis.org for more information about the event. You can also go to our website at www.annapolis.org and click on opportunities and volunteers for a downloadable registration form. Please return your form by October 29, 2014.

Partners In Care

Partners In Care (PIC) is a community nonprofit providing supportive services to help older adults remain independent in their own homes. We operate using an innovative time-exchange program to build community. People use their time and talents to help each other accomplish the myriad tasks of everyday living. Anyone who helps out will get help back from the community when they need it. In addition to current programs of ride sharing, repairs, and help with the resale boutique, PIC is announcing a new program using volunteers to serve part-time as Transportation Aides on the new PIC-Up Bus. Volunteers will work with family members of riders, case workers, nurse aides, and drivers to meet the unique needs of older adult customers; and also administer first aid if needed. Volunteers must be able to communicate clearly and read and write in English, be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and have maintained a driver’s license and good driving record for at least three years. For more information, contact Matt Jermann, PIC mobility manager at 410-544-4800 or matthewjermann@partnersincare.org.

Wellness House of Annapolis

The mission of The Wellness House of Annapolis is to help people affected by cancer and their family members recover their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of support, education and hope in a “home-like” environment. All of our services are offered free to cancer patients and their care givers. There are many different volunteer opportunities at Wellness House of Annapolis. All services are offered to members for free by our amazing volunteers. We need assistance with our gardens, clerical work, outreach, and hostessing. There is an immediate need for volunteers between the hours of 1-5 PM on Thursday afternoons to meet and greet and make client appointments for members; help in the office is also needed to assemble packets of member and public relations information . We also need professional practitioners in massage and Healing Touch as well as yoga and art. For more information contact Deb Smith at 410-990-0941 or emaildebsmith@thewellnesshouse.org. See website at:http://annapoliswellnesshouse.org/.