Matching Volunteers with Organizations who need Volunteers
The Chesapeake Volunteer Center located at Chesapeake College serves Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties.
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Volunteers needed - Summer 2010
Volunteer Maryland Coordinator
Talbot County Department of Social Services
The Volunteer Maryland Coordinator (VMC) will work to recruit, orient and manage volunteers that will serve in many capacities to support clients of Talbot County DSS. The VMC will work with 25 existing volunteers and seek to recruit a minimum of 10 additional volunteers. This is an 11 month, full-time (40 hours/week) position as a member of the Volunteer Maryland (VM) AmeriCorps program.
The VMC service year will begin on September 15, 2010 and conclude on August 2, 2011. Full-time VMCs receive a living stipend of $13,000, an education award of $5,350, and health insurance if they are not already covered. They may also qualify for a child care allowance. Other benefits include student loan deferment, professional training, valuable networking opportunities, working with a dedicated team of AmeriCorps members and staff, and making a real difference in a local community.
Contact: 410-822-1617 or pwilkinson@dhr.state.md.us
Queen Anne's County Animal Services
Animal Helpers, Office workers & More
Looking for people to help with: socializing the dogs, cuddling with the cats, basic yard work, answering the phone, assisting with basic office paperwork, representing the shelter at community events and MORE!!!
Contact: - 410-758-3493 or qacasvolunteers@qac.org
Habitat for Humanity - Choptank
Building Crew
New housing projects starting in Cambridge, Easton & St. Michaels - Come lend a hand!
Contact: - 410-820-6186 or info@habitatchoptank.org
AmeriCorps National Direct Construction Assistant
Work with Habitat Choptank’s professional construction staff
and volunteers in all aspects of its sustainable home building toward meeting
ongoing construction goals, and developing a vibrant and sustainable crew chief
program.
Americorps VISTA ReStore Development Associate
Work with the Habitat Choptank ReStore Manager in successfully
launching this venture by designing and implementing an effective volunteer
program, accelerating donations and customer sales, and integrating ReStore and
commercial best practices into the operations.
Service Description (for both opportunities):
Service Year: August 2010 – July 2011
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturdays for 40 hrs/wk
Compensation: Living allowance of $11,000/year
Educational award of $4,725 at the successful completion of the service year
Additional benefits include health and dental coverage, worker’s compensation
coverage, and student loan forbearance (if applicable) while participating in
AmeriCorps service.
For more information or to apply with a resume and cover letter, respond to:
AC National Direct Construction Assistant
info@habitatchoptank.org
OR
AC VISTA ReStore Development Associate
restore@habitatchoptank.org
Friends of the Talbot County Library
Website designer
The Friends of the Talbot County Library are looking for a
creative person to create a website page for their organization. This page
will link to the Talbot County Public Free Library.
For more information, Contact: - 410-822-1626 or
soliver@tcfl.org
Queen Anne’s County Arts Council - Summer Art Program
Classroom Helpers
The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council is looking for
two creative and energetic volunteers to assist instructors with our Mixed Media
Summer Program for kids (ages 5-10). Classes will be held on Wednesday mornings
July 7, 14, 21 & 28 (9:30am—12pm)
Volunteers will also develop and lead students in fun movement exercises to end
each class.
Contact: - 410.758.2520 or
exhibit@arts4u.info
Caroline County Habitat for Humanity
Database help
Help needed to update database and information systems (will need to have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel). Some computer work is also needed- setting up networks and updating computer software. Willing to do some training.
Office is located in Denton on Market St. & Office hours are 9-5 (M to F) generally.
Contact: - 410 479-9200 or cchfh@verizon.net
Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc.
Board of Directors
Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc. (CVI) seeks volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members must live in the mid-shore region and have an interest in mental health. Preference is given to applicants who are receiving or have received mental health services. The Board of Directors, composed of both consumers of mental health services and other residents of the region having a professional or personal interest in mental health, is responsible for the governance of the organization.
To apply for appointment to the Board of Directors, please send a letter of interest and a resume or bio to President, Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc., 342-C North Aurora Street, Easton, MD 21601 (or email to sheilatolliver@gmail.com).
Phillips Wharf Environmental Center
Summer Hosts needed!
Learn more about the Bay & the animals that call it "home" and then share your skills with visitors to the Center.
Contact: 410-886-9200 or phillipswharfec@gmail.com
For more information, contact Marci Leach, Director, Volunteer Center
mleach@chesapeake.edu
410-827-5440
If you are an organization and would like to feature your volunteer opportunity on our main page, email Marci Leach at mleach@chesapeake.edu