Volunteers

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Oldfields Episcopal Chapel needs volunteers for its thrift store on a regular or occasional basis. Proceeds from the store will be used to maintain the small historic church in Hughesville. The store is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call Margaret at 240-249-3180.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland needs temporary homes for golden retrievers. All expenses paid. Call 301-994-0132 or see http://www.goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org.

Asbury-Solomons Island, a continuing care retirement community, needs volunteers 14 and older to assist with therapeutic recreational activities in a hydration program. Call Nancy Lehman at 410-394-3000.

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services needs volunteers to help with clerical and telephone duties at its offices in Prince Frederick and Waldorf. The division supports adults with disabilities seeking employment. Prince Frederick, 443-550-6880; Waldorf, 301-645-8882.

Health Partners Free Clinic in Waldorf needs volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and receptionists. Screeners are also needed to review client income and residency qualifications. Contact 301-645-3556 or tbrown@healthpartnersinc.org.

Southern Maryland Pets-on-Wheels needs volunteers and their pets to visit residents in nursing care and assisted-living facilities. Volunteers receive orientation and mentoring. Contact 301-392-0155 or see http://www.ccpetsonwheels.com.

Calvert County senior centers need volunteers to teach arts and crafts. New ideas for classes are welcome. Call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

American Chestnut Land Trust needs volunteers from 9-11 a.m. on "Weed-Whacking Wednesdays." Volunteers help remove invasive plants. Take a pair of work gloves and a bottle of water; equipment provided. 410-414-3400 or volunteer@acltweb.org.

St. Mary's County Board of Commissioners is seeking county residents to serve on boards, committees and commissions. Applications are available at the first-floor public information office in the Governmental Center in Leonardtown, at http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/voluntr or by calling 301-475-4200, Ext. 1341.

Friends of Chapman State Pa rk is seeking volunteers to help at the park's historic Mount Aventine manor house on the Potomac River. Volunteers, sometimes in costume, are needed to lead nature walks, conduct children's activities, greet and assist guests, work on publicity, plan and coordinate events and do light maintenance work on the grounds and walking path. Call Wayne McBain at 301-743-5560 or Carol Ghebelian at 301-753-6754.

Girl Scouts of America needs volunteers for a variety of positions. Contact 800-834-1702, 301-449-5690 or dwilliams@gscnc.org.

Tri-County Youth Services Bureau needs volunteers to mentor youths ages 11-18 in a leadership development program. Call Michelle Evans at 301-843-2960.

Calvert Marine Museum is seeking volunteers to help in every area of the museum. Contact Sherry Reid at 410-326-2042, Ext. 19, or see http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Calvert Animal Welfare League needs volunteers 18 and older to help with dogs and cats mornings and evenings at the adoption center. Training is provided. The center is at 1040 Theater Dr., Prince Frederick. 410-535-9300 or http://www.cawl.us.

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum is seeking tour guides. The museum is at 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Rd. in Waldorf. 301-274-9358.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland needs volunteer mentors, board members and event sponsors. 800-881-6783 or http://www.bbbssomd.org.

Accokeek Foundation is seeking volunteers for events and special projects. Contact Julie Nguyen at 301-283-2113, Ext. 20, or outreach@accokeek.org.

Charles County Freedom Landing, a mental health program for adults, needs volunteers to assist with group activities and gardening, computer and clerical tasks. 301-932-2737.

Special Olympics of St. Mary's County needs volunteers to help with sports training programs. Call Mary Lu Bucci at 301-373-3469.

Alice Ferguson Foundation's Hard Bargain Farm needs volunteers to maintain an English garden, trim trails, learn to identify and clear invasive plants and help with special events and projects. Contact Brenda Wright at 301-292-5665 or see http://www.hardbargainfarm.org.

Charles County Literacy Council needs volunteers to tutor in reading, writing, spelling, basic math and English as a second language. 301-870-5974 or http://www.charlescountyliteracy.org.

Tri-County Animal Shelter needs volunteers 14 and older to help with cleaning kennels, washing bowls and toys, doing laundry, sweeping, taking photos of dogs and cats and spending time with the animals at the Hughesville shelter. 800-903-1992 or 301-932-1713.

Humane Society of Charles County needs volunteers daily to clean cages and runs, feed the animals and do other jobs. Help is also needed with its PetSmart/Petco adoption programs, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Contact Jennifer McLellan at 301-645-1063, Ext. 2, or see http://www.humanesocietycc.org.

Volunteer Southern Maryland, based at the College of Southern Maryland, helps people find volunteer opportunities and advertises nonprofit agencies' volunteer programs and services. The program also helps businesses and organizations with recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers. Contact Anne Whisner at 301-934-7642 or annew@csmd.edu.

Justice for Dogs, formerly known as the Maryland Alliance of Dogs Deserve Better, needs volunteers to assist with telephone calls, mailings, meetings and research to help get legislation passed to improve the quality of life for tethered, chained and penned dogs. Contact Lynne at 410-414-7170 or see http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/adopt.html.

St. Mary's County Meals on Wheels needs drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to homebound people once a week. Call Marilyn at 301-475-4200, Ext. 1060.

St. Mary's County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help in the office, library, archives, bookstore, Old Jail Museum and gardens, as well as with lectures, school programs and special events. No experience necessary. Contact Susan Wolfe at 301-475-2467 or smchsdirector@md.metrocast.net

Center for Children, an outpatient mental health clinic for children and adults, needs mentors 21 and older for children 4-18 with a parent in prison, on probation or on parole. The center is seeking minority men to be mentors. The program helps children with emotional support, academics, life skills and character development. Call Sharon Groves at 301-753-4002, Ext. 130.

· The center is also seeking Southern Maryland children of prisoners to participate in the program. Call Sharon Groves at 301-753-4002, Ext. 130.

· The center's supervised visitation program needs volunteers to monitor court-ordered visits between noncustodial parents and their children. A background check is conducted, and training is provided. Call Ann Seely at 301-753-4002, Ext. 129.

St. Mary's Animal Welfare League needs foster homes, board members and volunteers to help with socializing animals, publicity, fundraisers and adoption events. 301-373-5659.

Birthright of Prince Frederick needs volunteers to work with pregnant women at its center on Armory Road. Call Patricia Kelly at 410-535-3593.

Charles County Children's Aid Society needs volunteers to perform general office duties. Contact Maria Bryan at 301-645-1561, http://www.childrens-aid-society.org or childrensaid@verizon.net.

Three Oaks Center, a shelter for homeless men, needs volunteer monitors 8 a.m.-noon or noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift a month at the Lexington Park shelter. Training is provided. Call Ruben Berry at 301-863-9535.

Court-Appointed Special Advocate volunteers are needed in St. Mary's and Charles counties to help provide a voice for abused or neglected juveniles in court proceedings. CASA volunteers work 10 to 15 hours per month and are screened and trained. Contact Sharon Groves at 301-609-9887, Ext. 134, or groves@center-for-children.org.

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue, a nonprofit rescue and adoption organization specializing in finding homes for retired racing greyhounds, needs people to work with or adopt dogs. 301-373-4820 in St. Mary's, 410-326-3555 in Calvert or http://www.greytexpectations.org.

Calvert Memorial Hospital needs volunteers to help in many areas, including the patient information desk, gift shop, emergency department, urgent care centers and patient shuttle. Call Susan Stevens at 410-414-4523.

Trico Corp. needs volunteers in its Lexington Park and Waldorf offices. Donations of art supplies are also needed. Trico is an outpatient mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation clinic that provides care regardless of a client's ability to pay. Contact Kim Clarke at 301-862-4966 or see http://www.tricocorp.org.

Civista Medical Center needs volunteers to help throughout the week, including evenings, in many areas of the hospital, as well as at off-site facilities in Waldorf and La Plata. Training provided if needed. 301-609-4129.

American Cancer Society offers volunteer training in all three Southern Maryland counties. 301-261-6000 or 888-603-4304.

Calvert Healthcare Solutions needs help with fundraising activities and events. Contact Raymon Noble at 410-414-5628 or rnoble@chesapeake.net.

Alternatives for Youth and Families needs foster parents in Southern Maryland. Call Sarah at 301-884-0312, Ext. 122.

MetroPets Online needs volunteers to promote the adoption of homeless animals and the well-being of companion animals in the Washington area. 301-873-0846 or http://www.metropets.org.

Greenwell Foundation needs volunteers for programs and special projects including gardening, office work, trail and park maintenance, summer camp, barn chores, mowing, special events and fundraising. Volunteers are needed for the therapeutic riding program. Foundation programs take place at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood. 301-373-9775, http://www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland needs volunteers to help youngsters with homework, recreational activities and skill development. A background check is required. The organization operates five programs in St. Mary's County and three in Calvert County. Specify the county in which you wish to volunteer. 410-326-2200.

Calvert Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to the homebound. Call Harry or Carolyn at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Project Echo, a shelter for homeless people in Prince Frederick, needs volunteers to staff a shift or help serve a meal. Volunteers must agree to commit to four hours a month. Call Lori Hony at 410-257-0003 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or leave a message noting the best time to be contacted.

Center for Abused Persons needs on-call volunteers 21 and older to assist and support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Training is provided. Call Diane at 301-645-9387 or 301-645-8994.

Spring Dell Center needs volunteers to assist developmentally disabled people during the center's lunch period. Call Debbie at 301-870-3758 or 301-932-1601.

Charles County Cooperative Ministry on Aging needs volunteers to help with its Meals on Wheels and Telephone Reassurance programs. Volunteers are also needed to serve on the board. Call Mildred Barnes at 301-392-6325.

Hospice of Charles County needs volunteers. Training is provided twice a year, in October and March. Call Susan Loomis at 301-934-1268.

Hospice of St. Mary's County is seeking volunteers. Assistance is needed with patient care, administrative work, bereavement counseling and fundraisers. Schedules can be flexible. Interviews are required before and after patient-care training. Call Valerie Dishman at 301-475-6478.

Calvert Hospice is seeking volunteers. Call Ann Lavezzo at 410-535-0892.

Historic St. Mary's City needs volunteers to help with the gardens, to maintain and sail a tall ship, to greet visitors and to host special events. 240-895-4991 or hsmc@smcm.edu.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum needs volunteers for its Family Discovery Room, museum shop, education programs and the Louis L. Goldstein Gallery. Volunteers also can work with archaeologists and conservators at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Volunteers are also needed to help restore the gardens. Call Jean Campbell at 410-586-8501.

St. Clement's Island-Potomac River Museum at Coltons Point needs volunteers to assist with student and group tours, weekend visitors, special events and the museum store. 301-769-2222 or http://www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.

Historic Sotterley Plantation needs volunteers to work in the gift shop, assist guests, interpret, garden, help with special occasions and share the history of Sotterley with the public. Contact 301-373-2280 or volunteer@sotterley.org.

Sotterley Garden Guild, which maintains the historic gardens, needs volunteers. No experience needed. Meetings 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. 410-326-3596 or 301-475-3596.

Summerseat Farm Sanctuary needs volunteers to conduct tours, work with the animals, assist in the garden and vineyard and help coordinate membership and volunteers. Contact Jean at 240-298-6072 or cajean47@hotmail.com.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center is seeking volunteers. Visit the center at Smallwood State Park 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, or call 301-743-5159.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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