Volunteer Opportunities

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

American Cancer Society offers volunteer training in Southern Maryland. 301-261-6000, 888-603-4304.

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

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

MetroPets Online needs volunteers to promote the well-being and adoption of animals. 301-873-0846, http://www.metropets.org.

Calvert Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to the homebound. 410-535-4606, 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 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 with 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. Alisa, 301-645-9387, 301-645-8994.

Spring Dell Center needs volunteers to assist developmentally disabled people during lunch. Debbie, 301-870-3758, 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. Mildred Barnes, 301-392-6325.

Hospice of St. Mary's County needs assistance with patient care, administrative work, bereavement counseling and fundraisers. Schedules are flexible. Interviews are required before and after patient-care training. Valerie Dishman, 301-475-6478.

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

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

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum needs volunteers for its Family Discovery Room, museum shop, education programs, the Louis L. Goldstein Gallery and garden restoration. Volunteers can also work with archaeologists and conservators at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Jean Campbell, 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, http://www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.

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

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

Melwood's Kamp A-Kom-Plish needs volunteers to assist with the therapeutic and general equestrian programs. Work with students and horses and help with facility upkeep, administrative duties and daily barn maintenance. 301-870-3226, Ext. 2291, dfleisher@melwood.org, http://www.kampakomplish.org.