Volunteer: "Pool Room" PaintWe need your help giving our game room and kitchen area a fresh look! We are looking for volunteers to help with interior painting as listed below. Expected duties: Taping, rolling, brushing, and cutting-in. No ladder work required—all painting is safely at ground level and with the guidance of a project coordinator. Bring your gear if you can: If you have brushes, rollers, painter's tape, or trays, please bring them along. Whatever tools you can share, we will happily put to good use and return to you! Drinks and light refreshments will be provided for all volunteers.Organization: American Legion Post 15 We need your help giving our game room and kitchen area a fresh look! We are looking for volunteers to help with interior painting as listed below. Expected duties: Taping, rolling, brushing, and cutting-in. No ladder work required—all painting is safely at ground level and with the guidance of a project coordinator. Bring your gear if you can: If you have brushes, rollers, painter's tape, or trays, please bring them along. Whatever tools you can share, we will happily put to good use and return to you! Drinks and light refreshments will be provided for all volunteers.Organization: American Legion Post 15 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 2, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Beach SweepVolunteers will help clean the beach area at Avalon Park by removing litter and debris from the shoreline and surrounding areas. The project will also include clearing overgrown underbrush to improve the appearance, accessibility, and overall safety of the beach. This cleanup effort will help preserve the natural beauty of the park while creating a cleaner, more enjoyable environment for residents and visitors. Organization: Town of Charlestown Volunteers will help clean the beach area at Avalon Park by removing litter and debris from the shoreline and surrounding areas. The project will also include clearing overgrown underbrush to improve the appearance, accessibility, and overall safety of the beach. This cleanup effort will help preserve the natural beauty of the park while creating a cleaner, more enjoyable environment for residents and visitors. Organization: Town of Charlestown Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21914 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bow Street Meter MakeoverHelp bring color and creativity to downtown Elkton! Volunteers will assist with painting decorative designs on parking meters along Bow Street as part of Cecil Cares. This project will build on the success of the Main Street parking meter art project completed several years ago. Volunteers will work in small teams to paint themed designs on parking meters using acrylic paints and artist-provided concepts. Tasks may include surface preparation, base coating, detail painting, and finishing touches. All paint and supplies will be provided. While all volunteers are welcome, this project is especially well suited for individuals with painting, art, or crafting experience who are comfortable working with brushes and following design concepts. The goal is to create attractive, durable public art that reflects the character of Bow Street and helps beautify downtown Elkton. Volunteers should be prepared to spend several hours outdoors and wear clothing suitable for painting. Organization: Grunge Muffin Designs Help bring color and creativity to downtown Elkton! Volunteers will assist with painting decorative designs on parking meters along Bow Street as part of Cecil Cares. This project will build on the success of the Main Street parking meter art project completed several years ago. Volunteers will work in small teams to paint themed designs on parking meters using acrylic paints and artist-provided concepts. Tasks may include surface preparation, base coating, detail painting, and finishing touches. All paint and supplies will be provided. While all volunteers are welcome, this project is especially well suited for individuals with painting, art, or crafting experience who are comfortable working with brushes and following design concepts. The goal is to create attractive, durable public art that reflects the character of Bow Street and helps beautify downtown Elkton. Volunteers should be prepared to spend several hours outdoors and wear clothing suitable for painting. Organization: Grunge Muffin Designs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Campus CleanupWe will need the campus cleaned up to prepare for Night at the Nature Center. Volunteers will be setting up the event tent outside, completing yard work, raking leaves, decorating, and deep cleaning the building. Organization: Fair Hill Nature Center We will need the campus cleaned up to prepare for Night at the Nature Center. Volunteers will be setting up the event tent outside, completing yard work, raking leaves, decorating, and deep cleaning the building. Organization: Fair Hill Nature Center Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donation Trailer Clean-UpHelp us unload a semi-trailer of stored donations at our loading dock. Your support ensures these critical supplies move out of storage and directly into the hands of our community neighbors who need them most. Organization: CHEP Outpost Help us unload a semi-trailer of stored donations at our loading dock. Your support ensures these critical supplies move out of storage and directly into the hands of our community neighbors who need them most. Organization: CHEP Outpost Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 2, 2026 Zip Code: 21911 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Many Hands, One History - The ECS Exterior Paint ProjectWe are looking for a group of volunteers to help us put a fresh coat of paint on the cinder block exterior of the building that houses the Elkton Colored School. Our Board of Directors has been applying for grant funding to address structural needs and restore this historic school. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the incredible story of the Elkton Colored School and its critical place in the educational history of Cecil County. Materials will be provided for us to paint side by side with the goal of covering the exterior of the Elkton Colored School portion of the building. Water and lunch will be provided as we paint and fellowship together. We hope you will join us! Want to support this project but prefer not to paint, or
can't make it in person? You can still make a huge difference! We are accepting
monetary donations to help cover the cost of paint and supplies. We are looking
for 25 generous supporters to donate $40.00 each to help us reach our goal.
Every contribution brings us closer to restoring this beautiful and historic
community space. Donations can be made before September 25th as follows:
1. Check (payable to Elkton Colored
School Museum & Cultural Center, Inc.) - PO Box 711, Elkton, MD 21922
Organization: The Elkton Colored School Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. We are looking for a group of volunteers to help us put a fresh coat of paint on the cinder block exterior of the building that houses the Elkton Colored School. Our Board of Directors has been applying for grant funding to address structural needs and restore this historic school. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the incredible story of the Elkton Colored School and its critical place in the educational history of Cecil County. Materials will be provided for us to paint side by side with the goal of covering the exterior of the Elkton Colored School portion of the building. Water and lunch will be provided as we paint and fellowship together. We hope you will join us! Want to support this project but prefer not to paint, or
can't make it in person? You can still make a huge difference! We are accepting
monetary donations to help cover the cost of paint and supplies. We are looking
for 25 generous supporters to donate $40.00 each to help us reach our goal.
Every contribution brings us closer to restoring this beautiful and historic
community space. Donations can be made before September 25th as follows:
1. Check (payable to Elkton Colored
School Museum & Cultural Center, Inc.) - PO Box 711, Elkton, MD 21922
Organization: The Elkton Colored School Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Recovery House RevampCome spend the day helping us make our recovery homes feel even more like home! Volunteers will help with a variety of projects, including painting walls, floors, radiators, and porches, as well as a few outdoor projects like leveling part of a backyard and helping improve our crawl space insulation. These projects make a real difference for the individuals and families living in our recovery houses. A fresh coat of paint and a little extra care help create a safe, welcoming space where people can focus on rebuilding their lives and their recovery. No experience is needed—just a willingness to lend a hand! We'll provide the supplies, directions, and plenty of gratitude. Whether you can paint, rake, or simply want to give back to your community, we'd love to have you join us. Organization: Voices of Hope Maryland Come spend the day helping us make our recovery homes feel even more like home! Volunteers will help with a variety of projects, including painting walls, floors, radiators, and porches, as well as a few outdoor projects like leveling part of a backyard and helping improve our crawl space insulation. These projects make a real difference for the individuals and families living in our recovery houses. A fresh coat of paint and a little extra care help create a safe, welcoming space where people can focus on rebuilding their lives and their recovery. No experience is needed—just a willingness to lend a hand! We'll provide the supplies, directions, and plenty of gratitude. Whether you can paint, rake, or simply want to give back to your community, we'd love to have you join us. Organization: Voices of Hope Maryland Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shelter Sweep & ShineHelp us refresh our shelter and barn to better serve our animals and welcome the community! Volunteers will take part in essential cleaning and organizing that instantly boost animal well-being. A bright, organized facility makes a wonderful first impression on visitors, helping more shelter pets find their forever homes. Organization: Cecil County Animal Services Help us refresh our shelter and barn to better serve our animals and welcome the community! Volunteers will take part in essential cleaning and organizing that instantly boost animal well-being. A bright, organized facility makes a wonderful first impression on visitors, helping more shelter pets find their forever homes. Organization: Cecil County Animal Services Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21915 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Stuff the BusVolunteers will solicit donations from people entering Walmart and store them in the bus. Volunteers will transport the donations to the Cecil County Help Center. Organization: Cecil Transit Volunteers will solicit donations from people entering Walmart and store them in the bus. Volunteers will transport the donations to the Cecil County Help Center. Organization: Cecil Transit Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Summer Garden Clean-UpVolunteers will help prepare our Healing Garden and Vegetable Garden for the colder months. Tasks may include pulling weeds, removing dead plants, pruning, clearing garden beds, spreading mulch, and general outdoor cleanup. This project involves moderate physical activity, including bending, lifting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Volunteers should be comfortable getting dirty and working as part of a team to help keep our gardens healthy and ready for winter. Lunch will be provided. Organization: Deep Roots Volunteers will help prepare our Healing Garden and Vegetable Garden for the colder months. Tasks may include pulling weeds, removing dead plants, pruning, clearing garden beds, spreading mulch, and general outdoor cleanup. This project involves moderate physical activity, including bending, lifting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Volunteers should be comfortable getting dirty and working as part of a team to help keep our gardens healthy and ready for winter. Lunch will be provided. Organization: Deep Roots Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21919 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Susquehanna River Cleanup & Appreciation LunchVolunteers will clean up public parks along the Susquehanna River, including Conowingo Park, Rock Run Park and Marina Park. Organization: The High 5 Initiative Volunteers will clean up public parks along the Susquehanna River, including Conowingo Park, Rock Run Park and Marina Park. Organization: The High 5 Initiative Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21918 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Toy DriveHelp us bring smiles to our community kids this holiday season by joining our toy drive volunteer team! We will provide collection bins for new, unwrapped toys, and need passionate, hands-on volunteers like you to make this drive a success as the holidays approach. Your positive energy and welcoming smile are all it takes to inspire our community to give some happiness! Organization: Cecil County, MD, Toys for Tots Help us bring smiles to our community kids this holiday season by joining our toy drive volunteer team! We will provide collection bins for new, unwrapped toys, and need passionate, hands-on volunteers like you to make this drive a success as the holidays approach. Your positive energy and welcoming smile are all it takes to inspire our community to give some happiness! Organization: Cecil County, MD, Toys for Tots Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 21921 Allow Groups: No |