Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities - The Washington Post
MetroPets Online needs volunteers to promote the adoption of homeless animals and the well-being of pets in the Washington area. Call 301-873-
0846 or go to www.metropets.org.
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland needs parent volunteers to support the programs and activities, committee members, committee leaders and board members. Contact Shefa Nola Benoit at info@bgcsm.net
Charles County Department of Community Services needs volunteers for their Christmas Connection Program to prepare and deliver holiday food baskets to seniors who are in need of financial support and without family during the holidays. 301-609-5712 or 301-934-9305, Ext. 5143.
Calvert Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to the homebound. 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Project Echo, a homeless shelter 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 noting the best time to be contacted.
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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 or 301-645-8994.
Spring Dell Center needs volunteers to assist developmentally disabled people during lunch. 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. Board members are also needed. Mildred Barnes, 301-392-6325.
Charles County Project Linus needs volunteers to make blankets for sick, injured or traumatized children. Blankets may be crocheted, knitted or quilted and made from fleece, flannel or cotton. Mary, 301-
743-2114 or charlescounty.md@
projectlinus.org.
Historic St. Mary's City needs volunteers to help with the gardens, maintain and sail a tall ship, greet visitors and host special events. 240-895-4991 or hsmc@smcm.edu.
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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 or 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 through Sundays, or call 301-743-5159.
Calvert County fire and rescue and emergency medical service stations need volunteers. Kim Jones, 410-535-1600, Ext. 2668, or 443-
532-5315.
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FLOW Mentoring in St. Mary's County schools needs mentors for children in elementary schools. 301-475-5511, Ext. 145, srtyson@
smcps.org or www.smcps.org/mentor.
Calvert Hospice needs volunteers. Call Ann Lavezzo, 410-535-0892 or www.calverthospice.org.
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland needs foster families. All costs are paid by the group. Dogs must be kept in homes. 301-994-0132 or contact@golden
retrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.
org.
Calvert County Historical Society needs volunteers to develop, plan and prepare exhibits for Linden House, 70 Church St., Prince Frederick. Library and archival support is also needed. 410-535-
2452.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum needs docents and volunteers to work on administration, research and maintenance of aircraft and artifacts. 301-863-7418 or www.paxmuseum.
com.
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Trico Corp. needs volunteers in its Lexington Park and Waldorf offices. Donated 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. Joe Ashworth, 301-862-4966.
Melwood's Kamp A-Kom-Plish needs help with therapeutic and general equestrian programs. Volunteers work with students and horses and help with facility upkeep, administrative duties and barn maintenance. 301-870-3226, Ext. 2291, dfleisher@melwood.org or www.kampakomplish.org.
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad needs volunteers to perform patient care, drive an ambulance or join the auxiliary. No experience is needed; training is provided. Olivia Lenahan, 301-373-3131.
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