Volunteer Opportunties Available

Winter Drivers Needed: Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management

The Anne Arundel Office of Emergency Management coordinates resources and facilitates the response and recovery efforts of local, state, federal and private agencies in emergencies. The office has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. There is a particular need at this time for volunteer drivers (with four-wheel drive vehicles), age 21 and up, and with a good driving record, to transport caregivers to local facilities in inclement weather conditions. A background check is required. Contact Karen Johnson at 410-222-0611 or for more information.

Leadership Anne Arundel

The mission of Leadership Anne Arundel, a non-profit organization, is to educate and train a diverse group of individuals to become more effective community leaders. For more information call 410-571-9798 or email info@leadershipaa.org.

• Neighborhood Leadership Academy Series opens Jan. 14: Participants receive full scholarships to attend this all-day program. If you are ready to assume personal responsibility for improving the quality of life within your community in Anne Arundel County, apply online today. 
• Executive Leadership Series opens Jan. 18: The Executive Leadership Series provides senior-level executives and their spouses or partners with an issues-oriented overview of Anne Arundel County’s challenges, people, processes, and resources. The goal of this day-long program is to enhance community leaders’ awareness and knowledge of issues that impact our county and entire region. One of the program’s primary benefits is to meet and establish or enhance relationships between top business, government, and community leaders. Learn more and apply online.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Help Needed 

• The 31st Annual Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast will be held at Anne Arundel Community College from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Jan 16. The keynote speaker will be Rep. Elijah E. Cummings. Volunteers are needed the day before (from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 15) to help set up the space in the community college gymnasium, including help with decorating, flowers, and handouts. There will be upwards of 500 people at the breakfast the next day, so come out and help make it extra special. Consider donating two hours—or less depending on the number of helpers. 
  

Regency Park Assisted Living Seeks Driver

Regency Park provides supportive care to residents at their facility in Gambrills. A volunteer driver (with four-wheel drive vehicle), age 21 and up and with a good driving record, is needed to transport caregivers to the facility in inclement weather during the winter months. Email Judy Long or call at 410-923-1200.

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

Individuals and groups can assist the homebound as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Volunteer as little as one hour a month to make a world of difference. Drivers needed to deliver meals Monday through Friday (holidays included) between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Volunteers also are needed to accompany drivers, pack meals, or make birthday or other greeting cards to be delivered with the meals. Many opportunities are flexible, and training is provided. Locations are in Glen Burnie (Pascal Senior Center), Annapolis (St. Martin’s Lutheran on Forest Drive), and Severna Park (Woods Church). Routes in Annapolis and Glen Burnie communities are in urgent need of drivers. Meals on Wheels can also use volunteers to man displays and assist at fundraising events and a variety of other activities. Email Terry Lehr or call 410-626-7543.

• Young Volunteers 14 and over are encouraged to help Meals on Wheels. Packers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to prepare and package meals for clients at Annapolis and Severna Park sites. Visitor volunteers, 18 years and up, can help to deliver meals to clients with an experienced volunteer from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Younger volunteers, if they have a Meals on Wheels volunteer as a parent or grandparent can visit and deliver meals. Call 410-626-7543.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

There are many ways you can give your time to help NAMI Maryland. Help with advocacy, fundraising, training, education, community outreach or administrative assistance in the office. Whether you have a lot of free time or only a little, they can use some help. Coordinate your skills to their needs by calling 410-884-8691 or emailing info@namimd.org.

Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County FLEX Volunteer Program

• Harmony House in Pasadena: A small group of volunteers is needed to help with taking down holiday decorations and help with sorting and cleaning children's toys. Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on  Jan. 6, 2012.  Volunteers interested in this project should email Sarah Litts.

Many volunteer positions are available through the Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County. If you do not see an opportunity that fits your needs, contact the center at info@volunteerannearundel.org or 410-897-9207.