Volunteer Opportunities in Edgewater and Nearby

Provided, VolunteerAnneArundel.org:

Arundel Lodge

Arundel Lodge, Inc. partners with individuals and families to improve behavioral health through recovery-oriented services. Arundel Lodge has a Residential Rehabilitation and Day Program to provide specialized housing and behavioral health services. Arundel Lodge is seeking volunteers on Thanksgiving Day to prepare and serve a dinner to our individuals in the residential program. The food will be provided. In addition, we provide an array of opportunities for all volunteers to use their talents in work with our community. Contact Cindy Garmoe, Volunteer Coordinator, at 443-433-5906 or emailcgarmoe@arundellodge.org for more information about the Thanksgiving Day celebration or other volunteer opportunities.

Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc., is a 501(c)(3), volunteer-based, animal welfare organization established in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education and outreach. Farm volunteers are needed to assist in feeding, grooming & caring for the horses, mucking stalls & paddocks and doing general barn chores and clean-up. Additional opportunities include: farm maintenance, administrative/clerical, fundraising, grant writing, special events, IT and education.For more information and to volunteer contact Carrie Koehnlein-Alden at volunteer@defhr.org or 301-854-5037. See website at: www.defhr.org.

Heartland Hospice Services

Heartland Hospice provides hospice care to patients with limited life expectancy as well as support to their caregivers. Volunteers, age 18 and up with a driver’s license, are needed as Friendly Visitors to visit patients in their home or nursing home, as Vigil Volunteers to sit with patients without immediate family who are nearing death, as Bereavement Volunteers to call on families of those recently deceased. Clerical and Special Project Volunteers are also needed to help with mailings, office projects, and to create special gifts for patients. For more information, contact Mary Jo Boyland at 410-977-8403 or E-mail:4673officestaff@hcr-manorcare.com. Web site:www.heartlandhospice.com

State’s Attorneys Office

Volunteers are needed to work on projects in the Annapolis and Glen Burnie offices with office support staff, advocates and attorneys. Computer literacy is a must and background checks are required. Internships are available. Call Jane Strong at 410-222-1740, Xtn 3895 orsastro88@aacounty.org.

Hope For All

Hope For All. is an all-volunteer non-profit Christian ministry serving families in need in the north AA County, Baltimore City areas and also the Appalachian region by collecting and distributing donated school supplies, household goods and furniture, and clothing. There is a great need for volunteers at Warehouse 146 which is normally open every Tues.–Thurs. from 9:30 am–3:00 pm for volunteers to sort clothes, for cleaning, helping in the yard sale area, or anything else that needs to get done. Call the warehouse at 410-766-0372before coming. There is also a pressing need for donations of select furniture, household and linen items, clothing, and cleaning & toiletry items. For more information, contact Leo Zerhusen at 410-859-1297 or E-mail lzerhusen@verizon.net. See www.hopeforall.us. Extra volunteers for set-up and cleanup may be needed for the following event:

· 7:00 p.m., Fri. Nov. 7, 2014 Quarter Auction Fundraiser:Donations of a variety of items are also being sought for this fundraiser being held at the Church of Crucifixion Hall, 100 Scott Ave., Glen Burnie, MD 21061.All proceeds will benefit Hope For All Programs. Donation suggestions include; event tickets, gift cards, donated business services, sports items, and themed baskets of items. For more information and tickets, contact Sue Wenzlick at 410-850-5680 or wenzlick@verizon.net.

Old Mill High School Mock Interviews, Nov. 6 & 7, 2014

Volunteers are needed throughout the day on Nov. 6-7, 12014 to conduct 15 minute Mock Interviews and provide students with verbal and written feedback on both their resume and interview at Old Mill High School, 600 Patriot Ln, Millersville, MD 21108. Volunteer for a shift or two or stay the whole day. Those interested in something less structured are also being sought to engage in career conversations with students and also to provide help with writing resumes. Sample questions and an evaluation sheet for the Mock Interviews and a sample format to help guide the Career Conversations will be provided prior to the event. For more information, contact Joshua White, Signature Program Facilitator, atjtwhite@aacps.org or 410-969-9010 x277.

We Care and Friends

We Care and Friends is a grass-roots organization that depends on volunteers to help where needed. If you are interested in volunteering during one of our fundraisers, mentoring youth, at summer camp, in the office, during Thanksgiving or the Christmas Toy Drive, please contact us. We have a current need for adult volunteer, 3 days per week (Tue., Wed., and Fri.) from 1-5 pm to help in the office. The volunteer needs to have familiarity with general bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and will also be expected to answer phones and keep an organizational calendar. Contact Larry Forrester at 410-263-2874 or larry@wecareandfriends.org. See website at: www.wecareandfriends.org.

YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

The YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County focuses on providing crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. This is accomplished through the domestic violence safe house shelter, a 24-hour crisis phone line, counseling services, an Abuser Intervention Program, hospital accompaniment for victims of sexual assault, legal representation of victims who are obtaining peace and protective orders, and after school tutoring and mentoring programs. Volunteer opportunities are available for all these programs. Contact Molly Knipe at mknipe@ywcaaac.org or(410) 626-7800 and see website at www.annapolisywca.org/ for more information. Extra volunteers may be needed for the following event:

· 6:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 7, 2014, Disco Magic Fundraiser: This year’s Disco Magic features Superflydisco (a LIVE disco group!), live and silent auction, chance to win a scooter, heads & tails, photo booth and an amazing time! For more information and to obtain tickets call 410-626-7800 x118 and see the website:www.annapolisywca.org/

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