Prince George’s County volunteer opportunities

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Prince George’s County will host an information session for prospective volunteers, age 21 and older, from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin St. Volunteers must spend at least 10 hours per month visiting children living in foster care and helping to ensure their needs are met. Call 301-209-0491 or pgerber@pgcasa.org, www.pgcasa.org.

The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation seeks local filmmakers to produce a suite of fixed-budget, short, clever promotional videos for marketing of the Prince George’s County Gateway Arts and Entertainment District and its stakeholders. 301-683-8267, www.hyattsvillecdc.org.

The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation seeks mural artists age 18 and older to decorate the Route 1 Corridor as part of its Street Art Initiative. Visual artists are invited to submit portfolio materials via e-mail or CD/DVD to www.hyattsvillecdc.org/content/view/235/197. Applications are due Dec. 21. 301-683-8267, eisenberg@hyattsvillecdc.org.

The Accokeek Foundation is in need of an assistant for its Winter Farm Series, which teaches about successful winter farming models. Duties include helping with lectures, farm tours, preparing vegetables and marketing for the Friday Winter Farm Market in January and February. Contact 301-283-2113, caes@accokeek.org, or www.accokeekfoundation.org.

Hospice of the Chesapeake seeks volunteers with four-wheel-drive vehicles to assist staff during inclement weather. Volunteers must provide proof of auto insurance and pass a criminal background check. Call 301-499-4500, 443-837-1549 or toll-free 800-745-6132.

The Partnership for Animal Welfare needs volunteers to foster homeless dogs and cats, provide transportation to vet appointments and handle animals at adoption shows. For information, go to www.paw-rescue.org or leave a message at 301-572-4729.

The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program seeks youths 12 to 18 interested in aviation and emergency services for its leadership training program. Includes search-and-rescue missions, flying, first-aid training and international Aviation Cadet Exchange activities. Bowie Squadron meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track Rd., Bowie. College Park Squadron meets 7-9 p.m. the first four Wednesdays of each month. Hap Arnold Center, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr. at College Park Airport. 800-359-2338 or www.mdcap.org.

Community Support Systems is in need of a volunteer nurse to conduct blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on Fridays at the Accokeek Food Pantry. Call 301-372-1491 or e-mail css1995@aol.com.

Meals on Wheels of College Park needs volunteers to help in preparing, delivering and administering food to clients in College Park, Greenbelt, Berwyn and part of Beltsville. Drivers may receive reimbursement for gasoline. Call 301-474-1002 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-noon.

Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking volunteers for the Tuck-In Team. Volunteers will call in-home hospice patients and caregivers on Thursdays to make sure they have medications and supplies to last through the weekend. A morning and afternoon shift are available and training is provided. Contact Kathy Bourgard, director of volunteers, at 443-837-1549 or kbourgard@hospicechesapeake.org.

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