Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Cecil

The Cecil County 4-H Youth Development program is in need of adult volunteers to work with youth ages 5-18. Volunteers serve in a variety of roles including 4-H club leaders, project volunteers and/or activity volunteers.  Volunteers help to provide leadership for youth involved in a specific 4-H project area or 4-H related activity or club. Volunteers teach or coordinate others in the instruction of projects, activities and related educational opportunities and guidance to youth through group or individual programs. 

Additional training is required in order to become a University of Maryland Extension-4-H Volunteer. 

CASA of Cecil County is looking for volunteers from the community who are willing to become trained advocates for Cecil County's foster care children. Each advocate goes through 30 hours of training. Once training is complete the advocate is sworn in by the court and assigned to a child or group of siblings in Cecil County's foster care system. The role of the advocate is to ensure the child's best interests are presented to the court. 

 Please email info@cecilcasa.org for more information or visit our website www.cecilcasa.org to access our application which can be emailed to info@cecilcasa.org.

Volunteers will clean and organize the shelter, manage grounds cleanup for the shelter property and the adopted highway (Court House Point Rd.) in Chesapeake City.

Please consider donating the below needed items to Cecil County Pregnancy Center.  All donations are greatly appreciated and go to families that can use a little help.

Our current summer time needs are:

Summer clothing-  Sizes 24 months to 4 T both girls and boys (new or gently used)

Baby Equipment- highchairs, strollers, and pack n plays (new or gently used)

The Beautify Bayside project includes the clean-up and beautification of two of our Residential Program’s town homes, which are connected and centrally located in Elkton. Bayside's project goals include: 1) shed base removal 2) tree trimming 3) removal of hedges, shrubs and smaller trees 4) stump grinding 4) cleaning and landscaping of flower beds 5) removal of yard waste to provided receptacles. Volunteers will work alongside the disabled individuals Bayside serves to create a functional green space for the home's residents to enjoy and entertain friends, family and visitors.

The Help Center has many Spanish-speaking clients that come in needing food. We need Spanish-speaking volunteers to greet them, get some basic information about their household, and help them shop for their groceries. Everyone that comes into the Help Center for assistance deserves to have someone that is able to communicate with them, so we can meet their needs the best we can. 

Our organization is growing and is currently seeking additional board members.  We are looking for those that have an interest in our mission and helping those that are suffering and their families.

Candidate would be required to attend monthly meetings.  These meeting would be to provide input for upcoming events, needs in their community, and input for future events and fundraising.

We are interested in professionals (attorneys, pastors, etc), and those that are in recovery and their families.

Fund organization.  Looking forward to working with more of the community.

Check out our profile and see what we do! 

We are looking for 2 new board members to help us continue our mission for feeding our hungry neighbors!  This is an easy way to dive into serving the community, as we are a small (but mighty) group that oversees our Friday only hot lunch program.

Food service, accounting, marketing, non-profit, legal, fund-raising, volunteer coordination, and computer skills are a plus!  Big heart for serving others a must!

We meet every other month as a full board, and members are expected to help oversee lunch (Fridays 9am-2pm) about once a month or once every 6 weeks (depending on the number of board members). This is an easy, non demanding way to serve your community!

We don't need your time, but we do need some supplies.

We are collecting donations of items frequently used in our programs for breakfast! We are collecting the following items: cans of ground coffee (regular, no flavors), bottled juices, coffee creamer (powdered, unflavored), 5- or 10-pound bags of sugar, cereal, Pop Tarts, granola, single-serve instant oatmeal packs, bagels, breakfast syrup, hot sauce, jelly, pancake mix, and cases of water. Items will be used at the Mary Randall Center, Cecil County Men's Shelter, and Wayfarer House for Women and Families. Donations may be dropped off on 10/4 from 9:00-12:00 at the Mary Randall Center, 401 North St., in Elkton.

For this project, volunteers are not needed but people can help by donating requested items.

We’ve coordinated a Cecil Cares project since 2016! Come join us as we clean up trails, do a little gardening, clean the building, and put up the big tent for our fall events. It’s a fun time for everyone!

Cecil County Mentors was created after a need was identified to provide additional services for children in kinship placements. Children in kinship care may need additional support as they develop their plan for the future. The Cecil County Mentors program strives to provide that support. We help our youth develop and follow through on their goals while also connecting them to established community services. The goal of Cecil County Mentors is to make sure youth in kinship have access to the support they need to transition into successful young adults. 

Cecil County Mentors work with youths age 12 and up who currently reside in kinship placement. Mentors aim to guide children as they transition from middle and high school into young adults. they help our youth navigate educational, vocational, and social changes. Mentors work both one-on-one, as well as in group settings to help their assigned youth set and achieve their own goals. Mentors fulfill an important need in our community by helping youth who may be in an unstable environment find their path forward. 

The CHEP Outpost Community Mission is a hands-on volunteer initiative focused on supporting the CHEP Outpost, a thrift-style storefront where every item makes a difference. Volunteers will assist with receiving donations, sorting through clothing and household goods, and organizing items to be displayed or stored. This work directly supports CHEP's mission to support veterans and the local community through housing and supportive services. Every task — from unpacking a box to neatly folding a shirt — helps create real change for those rebuilding their lives.

This is a start up Club. We have some interest but we want that to evolve into a Club that meets weekly.

There are 3 locations you could volunteer with youth ages 6-16yrs old. You make your schedule and have freedom to run the Chess Club how you choose. 

Requirement:Complete a background check once you speak to one of the Site Directors and set up a date/time to start and confirm a schedule.

Locations:

North East United Methodist Church

308 S Main St, North East, MD 21901

Charlestown Elementary School

550 Baltimore st, Charlestown, MD 21914

The Willows

1000 Maresca Cir, North East, MD 21901

The project will focus on engaging Cecil County Government employees to participate in a clean-up on and around the County Administrative Building. Outside of picking up trash employees will conduct fall maintenance on the rain garden located by the employee pavilion. The project will be led by the Cecil County Department of Public Works (DPW). The Solid Waste Division will provide trash pickers for employees to utilize during the pick-up. The Cecil County Stormwater Management Division will supply trash bags, gardening tools, and map out the cleanup area. To expand the impact of this project DPW will reach out to other businesses and County/State entities that reside on/around Chesapeake Boulevard to encourage them to participate in the Cecil Cares Day project by providing volunteers to clean up their property.

Veteran's Outreach Ministries is seeking a volunteer to assist with clerical tasks (meeting agenda and minutes; reviewing and updating policies and procedures). Volunteers can work from home! For more information, contact Tom Hogate (302-229-1819 or thomashogate@gmail.com). 

You can help Marylanders with Disabilities at the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

DORS vision is that the State of Maryland is the best place in our nation for persons with disabilities to live, work and raise a family and individuals with disabilities are welcome, fully included and actively participate in all Maryland communities. The mission of DORS is to provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.

The office is located at: 2 S. Bond Street, Suite 102,  Bel Air, MD 21014

Help the team in the field with clerical duties including, but not limited to:

Skills needed:

Requirements:

The Bel Air DORS office is looking for volunteers to contribute during the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Friday.

Interested? Please complete the application on the Division of Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Page at

https://dors.maryland.gov/resources/Pages/volunteers.aspx

Questions? Please contact us by email at volunteer.dors@maryland.gov or (410) 554-9489.

Thank you for considering DORS!

You can help Marylanders with Disabilities at the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

DORS vision is that the State of Maryland is the best place in our nation for persons with disabilities to live, work and raise a family and individuals with disabilities are welcome, fully included and actively participate in all Maryland communities. The mission of DORS is to provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.

The office is located at: 103 Chesapeake Blvd. 

Help the team in the field with clerical duties including, but not limited to:

Skills needed:

Requirements:

The Elkton DORS office is looking for volunteers to contribute during the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Friday.

Interested? Please complete the application on the Division of Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Page at

https://dors.maryland.gov/resources/Pages/volunteers.aspx

Questions?  Please contact us by email at volunteer.dors@maryland.gov or (410) 554-9489.

Thank you for considering DORS!

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Community Educators:

We are ready for you to make our non-profit retail thrift store sparkle! Join us on our mission to support Veterans and families in need by Volunteering your time to help us create a clean and pleasant space for our customers, veterans, employees, and volunteers. If cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping shelves, dusting and polishing furniture, windexing windows, and more are up your alley, connect with us today!

The holiday season is a time for festivities and family. It’s also a time for giving. This year, you can give a meaningful gift that helps people through some of life’s toughest moments. Give the gift of your time. 

As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. From helping people effected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference. Currently, our biggest need is for the following volunteers:

Responsibilities

Required:

Ability to:

6+ months, renewable

Apply here:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=11374&h=184&p=1542020

As a volunteer, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful. Together, we’ll beautify and enhance the shelter’s surroundings, transforming it into a safe, welcoming space for families. You can contribute in ways that match your skills or desires – from landscaping, planting flowers, and creating vibrant community spaces, to painting walls that will light up a room. Even if you prefer quieter activities, you can help by reading books to children or engaging them in fun and educational activities (under the supervision of Deep Roots staff) that foster a sense of security and belonging. Every task, no matter how big or small, has the power to brighten a family’s day and inspire hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Do you like working in the elements? Can you pick things up and put them down? We might be the place you'd like to spend some of your time volunteering. We are looking for a strong individual who can help us out unloading donations from cars and trucks. We unload everything from bags of clothing and goods to furniture and appliances. We accept donations in rain or shine, snow or sleet, windy or breezy, and cold or hot weather. We just ask that you have fun while you do it. If you can tough it out with us, contact us today!

Assist with Donation Pickup: Ride with a driver to pick up donations at various locations. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.  Days/hours needed: M-F 8:00 AM -2:00 PM. (time can be split if you can only do a few hours)

Please respond here or call Cecil County Help Center for further information 410-996-0620

Donation Sorters: Help us sort and organize the many donations that come in to the Help Center.  

Please respond here and call the Help Center at 410.996.0260 for further information

This position will be assisting our donations ambassador in engaging donors, moving donations from donor vehicles into our receiving department, assisting customers with purchases, and providing tax receipts. The ReStore expects this position to increase donor satisfaction and decrease amount of time staff are called upon to help out at the donation drop off center.  

The Help Center is always in need of:

Canned goods - vegetables, fruits, beans, soups, canned meats

Pasta & Rice

Cereal

Toiletries - shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste

Please consider organizing a supply drive!  Spread the word in your office, gym, civic group or team that you can help others by donating supplies!

Thanks in advance!

Soak in the fall weather, get a little exercise, and enjoy a conversation with other volunteers while working together to clean up trash, debris, etc. in the downtown Elkton area.

Join us in cleaning up the beach area of Elk Neck State park after the unofficial End of Summer Season.

The address provided is to the main office at Elk Neck State Park, but we will be meeting at the North East Beach Area further down on the right side. 

Our table will be set up in the parking lot where we will sign in and pass out supplies. 

Please let the attendant know you are there for the cleanup for free admission. 

The purpose of the facilities team is to help create and maintain habitats for our wild bird patients and to keep our facilities and grounds maintained and running smoothly for operations. The facilities team works with the support and guidance of our facilities committee, Maintenance Supervisor, and Clinic Director.

This Opportunity Is Available to People Who:

 Are at least 18 years of age

 Have skills or experience in plumbing, carpentry, general construction, landscaping and other areas, with the knowledge to complete tasks with minimal supervision

 Have a strong interest in completing tasks associated with maintenance, landscape, and gardening

 Enjoy being outside

 Enjoy being part of a team, but can work independently with minimal supervision

Examples of Tasks Performed by the Facilities Team:

 Repairing enclosures and changing out sand in habitats

 Painting, spackling, and repairing surfaces

 Mowing, removing invasive plants, and general landscaping

 General building maintenance and upgrades

Note: The Facilities Team are often performing tasks in close proximity to our wild patients; therefore, proper protocols, safety guidelines, and clinic etiquette must be followed at all times.

Time Contribution:

 Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 6 months of service

 Volunteers are expected to donate at least 4 to 10 hours of service per month, based upon on-going project needs.

 All volunteers must complete a New Volunteer Orientation

 Volunteers must sign a release form, volunteer agreement, and provide emergency contact information.

Volunteer Benefits:

 Opportunity to meet and interact with people with similar interests; make new friends and contacts

 Opportunity to utilize skills and abilities in a meaningful way to help native wild birds in our care

To Apply: for an application, please email volunteer@tristatebird.org. 

FIELD RESPONSE & TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER

The purpose of the transport team is to give injured, sick, and orphaned native wild birds a chance of survival by providing safe transport to Tri-State’s licensed
rehabilitation facility in Newark, DE, and to provide a service to caring members of the community who are unable to transport birds on their own. Transport volunteers are expected to represent Tri-State in a pleasant, positive, and professional manner on every transport assignment. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research responds to calls from Delaware, southeastern to central Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. There are various volunteer roles on the transport team. Two are described below in order of increasing levels of training and experience required. Tri-State provides the required knowledge and training for each of these roles.

Driver Only (Level 1)
• Pick up already-crated adult birds and drive them to Tri-State as quickly and safely as possible. No handling or care is required.
• Be able to follow directions and Tri-State protocols as outlined in the Transporter Manual and training
• Provide safe and stress-free transportation – no radio, smoking, loud noises, dogs, or other possible stressors
• Participate in a 'relay' team with other transporters if necessary

Retriever (Level 2)
Must complete Level 1 Training first
• In addition to the above responsibilities, apply species-specific information to
capture and contain birds in a safe and appropriate manner
• Select and effectively utilize appropriate equipment

This Opportunity is Available to People Who:
• Have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Would like to help give the maximum number of native wild birds the opportunity
to be rehabilitated and ultimately released.
• Would like to help the native wild birds within a designated area of their choosing.
• Are knowledgeable about Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research and its mission.
• Are willing to donate drive time, gas, and occasionally tolls.
• Are willing to be 'on call' and able to adjust their plans on days they indicate
availability.
• Like to take (long) scenic drives.

Time Contribution:
• Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one year of service
• Volunteers are expected to assist with at least 2 transports per month, as needed
• All volunteers must complete a New Volunteer Orientation and/or other trainings as required

Volunteer Benefits
• Experience caring for wild, native birds as part of a professional team
• Reward of giving a wild, native bird a second chance at life in the wild
• Opportunity to meet and interact with people with similar interests; make new
friends and contacts
• Opportunity to travel across the tri-state are of Delaware, Maryland, and
Pennsylvania

To Apply:
• For an application, please email volunteer@tristatebird.org

Position Summary

Reporting to Teri Johnson, Vice President, Volunteer Engagement, this role is critical to the success of the volunteer engagement programs at LLS and serves to support the chapters in the volunteer’s region by providing information and assistance with LLS volunteer engagement tools, resources and procedures. This role will also support the recruitment and training of volunteers for chapters in the region. The outcomes of this role serve our mission work and will require the volunteer to perform customer service type duties for field staff at a select group of chapters:

Location

The position will be physically located in a chapter close to the volunteer’s home. Current opportunities exist in Owings Mills, MD or Pittsburgh, PA depending on volunteer’s residential location.

Time Commitment

This volunteer position starts immediately and is ongoing. The volunteer will commit to 10 hours a week. Flexible schedule based on mutually agreed upon times. Work must be completed during business hours 9am - 5pm.

Qualifications

Volunteer should possess the following skills/qualifications:

Training

LLS will provide the volunteer with an orientation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as well as training in LLS specific software needed to complete the project. Training will also be provided in:

Volunteers will help build a block paver semi-circle with small paver walkway around the flagpole in the front of the American Legion building.

Enjoy driving? Have free time during the week? The Cecil County Help Center needs YOU! We are seeking a crew of dedicated, friendly volunteers to pick up food donations from local stores Monday to Friday from 8 AM – 1 PM. Volunteers may serve as often as they are able; morning and afternoon shifts are available. Volunteer drivers use our pick-up truck and must possess a valid driver's license and be able to take a computerized driving test and on-the-road training. The position does require some lifting of boxes up to 50 lbs. We do have two volunteers going together to pick up the food so you will have a sidekick!

 Interested? Hit the respond button and we’ll be in touch.

On the fence? Give us a call at 410-996-0260 and we’ll have a friendly chat.

Ray of Hope Mission Center is always in need of cereal, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, vegetables, canned meat and sides. Please contact us for information on how to drop off donations. 

Volunteers conduct out-of-home placement case reviews of children in the public foster care system and make recommendations regarding the well-being, safety, and permanency in the best interest of the child.  Volunteers provide individual case advocacy and there are opportunities to participate in legislative advocacy as well.

Currently reviews are being done virtually on Google Meet (similar to Zoom).

The Help Center is seeking volunteers to stock our refrigerator/freezer, fill food referrals for customers that are referred by Social Services and stock the bread shelves. This position requires the volunteer to be a team-player, easy-going, organized and be able to multi-task. 

Help with flower beds and weeding around the Hollingsworth House and grounds.

We are looking for a Gift Shop cashier to support the fund-raising goals of the shop by providing retail service to patients, visitors, and staff.  A friendly, business-like attitude is essential.  We are looking for a cashier to help on Monday or Thursday afternoons from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.

Good as New Shop is looking for a volunteer cashier.  Must be available to volunteer on Saturdays

10 am - 2 pm.

Our organization is growing and we are in need of a professional grant writer to help fund our up and coming rescue.  You would be working with the Board of Directors to help them find funding for current and future programs.  We would prefer someone with some grant writing background, but would look at someone that is truly motivated and willing to learn.  Fun organization, you would be working at your own pace with minimal supervision. 

We look forward to adding you to our organization.  Hope to meet you soon.

Our organization is growing and we are in need of a professional grant writer to help fund our up and coming programs.  You would be working with the CEO and the Board of Directors to help them find funding for current and future programs.  We would prefer someone with some grant writing background, but would look at someone that is truly motivated and willing to learn.  Fun organization, you would be working at your own pace with minimal supervision.  Meeting monthly with the CEO and Board to update them on progress for funding.

We look forward to adding you to our organization.  Hope to meet you soon.

Volunteers may assist with a variety of roles, including set up and break down (which require the ability to lift 5 lbs and walk short distances), parking assistance, greeting and registration, managing refreshments, distributing materials to walkers, and serving as cheer squad members or route guides. Below is the link for volunteers to register if you know anyone who may be interested in joining us: http://bit.ly/GMDWalkVol

Volunteers needed to visit with patients on the nursing units to bring cheer by talking with a Veteran shut-in at the Perry Point VA Medical Center. For information on how to become a volunteer, please call 410-642-1038.

Are you friendly? Do you care about the community and helping people? The Help Center would welcome your help! We are seeking volunteers to serve as receptionists for our front desk. Volunteers should be warm, attentive, easy-going, organized, and able to communicate effectively. Volunteers must also keep information confidential. Volunteer receptionists are responsible for answering the telephone and checking clients in on the computer. We are seeking several volunteers to be on the schedule and to also serve as substitutes. A shift can be 2-3 hours. Come share your smile! 

Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways at Freedom Hills.

Want to spend time with our horses?  We need groomers for the horses and ponies and someone to help with daily horse care. 

Or how about helping us as we help our riders?  Volunteers are needed for side walking and head walking.

Like spending time with nature? Volunteers are needed for farm maintenance, landscaping, and gardening.

Rather spend time indoors?  You're in luck - we need volunteers to help with office duties, public relations, fundraising, and to serve as board members.

Contact us at 410-378-3817 for more information.

Monday-Thursday staff and volunteers assist youth with completing their homework from 3:45pm-4:30pm

Mon-Thur we assist youth to complete their homework between 3:30pm-4:30pm

Monday-Thursday staff and volunteers assist youth with completing their homework from 3:45pm-4:30pm

Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday on the build site.Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects.Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site.Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring.

Organization name: Habitat for Humanity SusquehannaNearest metropolitan area: Baltimore, MDFull-time staff: 23Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 2Number of homes to be built: 5Activities and attractions: Habitat Susquehanna is located in Bel Air, Maryland, an area brimming with attractions and activities. In Harford County, visit the Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace or enjoy Kilgore Falls at Rocks State Park. Cecil County offers Elk Neck State Park, where you can hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse for stunning views, and the Plumpton Park Zoo for family fun. A short drive to Baltimore brings vibrant experiences like the National Aquarium, historic Fells Point’s shops and restaurants, the Walters Art Gallery, or Fort McHenry. Maryland’s state parks, including Gunpowder Falls and Susquehanna State Park, provide hiking, fishing, and picnicking. Nearby, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia are accessible by train, offering iconic landmarks like the National Mall and Liberty Bell, as well as museums and cultural experiences. This region promises something for everyone to enjoy!Unique projects: Members will participate in two Habi-Tech moves. Our affiliate partners with local tech schools to build Habitat homes for each county we serve. These homes are partially constructed by students and then transported to their final destinations. AmeriCorps members play a critical role in this process by assisting with the preparation of the homes at the schools for the move and helping at the build site when the homes are placed onto their foundations by cranes Members will be crucial in the construction of our affiliate’s very first triplex in Havre de Grace, Maryland, expanding our experience beyond duplexes and single-family homes. This project will provide them with the opportunity to participate in the construction of a unique style of home that is not typically built in our community.

Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.Personal and professional development opportunities.Child care benefits, if you qualify.Worker’s compensation insurance.

Low-cost housing, includes internet ($225 per month)Grocery gift card ($150 per month)Boot stipend ($100)

Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.Have experience working on a team.Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.

Are you a keen chef?  Do you know how to manage a busy and large kitchen?  We need help with both food preparation and overall kitchen management, particularly during the busy summer seasons when we have workgroups with us.  Help Deep Roots impart lifelong skills for healthy eating and cooking to our residents. Further details here.

Volunteering at the library is a great way to engage with and support your local library. Whether preparing materials for an upcoming program, setting up for a special event, or working with a young reader, the library offers numerous opportunities for adults and teens to get involved, to have fun, and to give back to your community.

Volunteering at the library starts with your application and an interview – all designed to help match you with the right volunteer opportunity.

Volunteer schedules are based on volunteer availability and current branch needs and all library volunteers must pass a background check.

Please note: All volunteers age 55+ are asked to also enroll with our partners at Cecil County’s Department of Community Services’ AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Program.

For information about current volunteer opportunities and to apply online, visit https://www.cecilcountylibrary.org/about/volunteering.  

Questions? Email us at volunteer@cecilcountylibrary.org.

Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors

The L.O.S.S. Team is a vital resource in the wake of a suicide, offering compassionate postvention support to those who are grieving. Comprising two or more trained volunteers, this dedicated team reaches out to provide immediate assistance to those left behind. A L.O.S.S. Team can truly be a beacon of hope for the newly bereaved, as having someone who understands the profound pain of loss can make a significant difference during such a difficult time. They are there to listen, to empathize, and to help navigate the complexities of grief in the aftermath of tragedy.

Through empathy and shared experiences, L.O.S.S. Team volunteers offer a comforting and reassuring presence. Those who have faced the heartbreaking loss of a loved one to suicide can bring a sense of understanding and hope by simply sharing their stories. By connecting with others in similar pain, they help create a space where healing begins, reminding those affected that they are not alone in their journey.

The Elkton Community Kitchen is in need of lunch providers to PROVIDE, prepare, serve and clean up during our Friday lunches held at the Elkton Presbyterian Church.  Typically our lunch providers are large, extended families, church groups, work place groups, youth groups and other service groups.  It takes multiple people within the group to plan and prepare the lunch, which typically serves approximately 70-80  guests each Friday. 

Lunch ideas include soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, pasta casseroles, salads, fruits and desserts.  The ECK supplies all the serving and cleaning supplies as well as drinks. Your group provides the lunch and volunteers.

It usually takes at least 8 volunteers (including one organizer/primary contact with us), to make it all happen on lunch day.  We ask that volunteers arrive around 9:30am depending on what they are serving and stay until we are all cleaned up, approximately 1:30pm  We serve lunch from 12-1pm

Please respond to our need and our scheduler, Julie Moore will contact you and give you a more detailed description of the duties.  Often our Lunch Providers serve at least 2 times a year, sometimes quarterly.  But we have many that serve once a year which is very welcomed as well!

This is a terrific service project and team building day for your business, church group, youth group or service organization.  Please consider helping us put lunch on the table for our hungry neighbors!  Thank you for considering our organization!

Contact us today! We can't wait to hear from you!

Skilled and Unskilled Labor.  Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Roofing, Handyman, etc.

We are always in need of general maintenance around our property. Please call (302) 588-2159 or email volunteer@deeprootsinc.org if you are interested.

Our Mary Randall Center is looking for individuals who are interested in regular volunteering one day a week.  Our morning program is busy and fast-paced.  Duties include serving coffee and baked goods, heating breakfast sandwiches, and having respectful and engaging interactions with our consumers.  The Mary Randall Center is a day program for unsheltered individuals. It can be loud and at times very busy.   Volunteers should be able to keep up with a fast-paced atmosphere.

Our Mary Randall Center bathrooms and shower rooms need a fresh paint job! There are three small areas to be painted. Volunteers bring a can-do attitude, and we will provide them with a light breakfast to boost their energy!

The Settlement House is always in need of

Paper products - paper towels, toilet tissue, disposable plates, plastic utensils

Cleaning supplies- including brooms , mops, and cleaning products like Mr.Clean, toilet bowl cleaner, all-purpose disinfectant cleaner, dish sop and laundry detergent

We want to keep our men healthy, clean, and feeling and looking their best!  Please consider organizing a supply drive!  Spread the word in your office, gym, civic group or team that you can help others by donating a box of detergent!

If you prefer to help, please drop off your donations anytime. We can offer a receipt for your generosity!

Thanks in advance!

We are excited to announce that we will have a new build site in Cecil County!  Thanks to our partnership with Cecil County School of Technology, a partially built home will be transported and set on a foundation at 109 Booth Street, Elkton.  We expect to have volunteers on site by June 1!  We need YOU to help us complete this home so Candy and her daughter have a safe, stable and affordable home they can call their own.

No experience is required, and we need both skilled and unskilled help. We provide all the tools and safety equipment.  We need help every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and shifts go from 8am to 3pm.  You choose how often to volunteer - daily, weekly, monthly or sporadically.  We are flexible and signing up is easy.  Once an account is created, you simply go online, look for open build days and register.

Are you part of a group, club, church, business or school?  We love to host groups as well, and will create "private builds" for you and your group.  Volunteering with friends and coworkers is a great way to bond and build team spirit.  

Please visit our website www.habitatsusq.org to volunteer as an individual; or contact mlouderback@habitatsusq.org to schedule a group build.

The picnic tables and trash cans at the North East Community Park could use a fresh coat of paint to add more charm and character to the space. The Town will provide paint, brushes, step ladders, and handle trash pickup as needed.

Do you like long rides, bad music, and awkward conversation? Can you pick things up and put them down? We need you if you answered yes to both those questions! We are looking for a strong individual to ride along and help deliver or pick up furniture from the donors and/or purchasing customers who are supporting our mission to better the lives of Veterans and individuals. This is an as needed/will call volunteer opportunity. Interested? Contact us today!

The Settlement House is in need of an on-call driver who can take our residents to various medical appointments, job interviews and  errands. Call 410-392-8066 for more information.  A flexible schedule and willingness to be called at the last minute for availability is a plus!

We ask that our volunteer drivers complete the attached Volunteer Form with special focus on the driver's form to ensure we add you to our rolls properly.  Obviously you must have a current, valid driver's license in good standing with no violations.

Volunteers will paint the walls and ceilings of the new Mommy and Me House; change outlet covers; trim shrubs, weed, and mulch; decorate rooms for women and children; and organize and sort donations.

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Our organization is in need of a photographer to take pictures at our events and also still (professional) pictures of our board members, etc.

The hours are evenings and weekends and sometimes during the day.  You would be given ample notice for each event, probably weeks in advance.

This would be a great opportunity for someone that is in college and needed to have opportunity to do additional pictures for their portfolio.  This would also be a great opportunity for someone that is retired to get involved without too much commitment.

Family friendly events, so bringing your spouse and/or kids is usually ok.

Looking forward to meeting the right fit for our organization.  

Like to take photos outside? We'd love to use your photos of Cecil County land and people, just to spread the word about the beauty and richness of our county. Especially pictures with people in them, hiking, biking, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors.

Do you play the guitar, piano, violin or another musical instrument? Brighten an inpatient Veteran's day by being a musician volunteer, and enhance their health care experience. Background check, volunteer orientation, and blood work are part of the volunteer onboarding process. Call 410-642-1038 to get started.

Join the Help Center as a Produce Assistant! You’ll help neighbors choose fresh fruits and vegetables from our produce fridge and weigh their selections. This role is perfect for friendly volunteers who enjoy chatting with people and promoting healthy food choices.

The 4th Thursday of each month is Produce Day at the Help Center! You'll be helping distribute produce to the community. 

Volunteers with excellent customer service skills are needed as Red Coat Ambassador volunteers for the Perry Point VA outpatient clinic. Red Coat Ambassadors welcome Veterans and their family members to the clinic, answer their questions, and help to promote a friendly atmosphere at the outpatient center. 

Call 410-642-1038 for information on how to get started.

We are looking for individuals or groups willing to donate home cooked or purchased meals for our Clairvaux Café Soup Kitchen. Further details here.

There are different ways that you can volunteer at Exceptional Care for Children...

Livingroom Volunteers visit to serve as positive companions and to play with the children in our Living Room settings. Activities could include reading, puzzles, blocks, dolls/action figures, arts and crafts, rocking babies, watching tv/movies, dress-up.

Volunteer slots are available week day evenings & weekends. Minimum requirement is a half an hour, monthly.


Play Therapy Volunteers visit to serve as positive companions and assist staff with running structured and free play activities, as well as helping with various other tasks, in the play room. Other tasks could include organizing & cleaning toys, filing, prepping items for art projects, and more.

Volunteer slots available Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. Minimum requirement is one 45 minute - 1.5 hour shift, monthly.


Classroom Volunteers assist teachers and para-professionals with encouraging participation in classroom activities, awe well as helping with various other tasks, in the classroom. Other tasks could include organizing supplies, prepping items for bulletin boards, etc.

Volunteers may visit any day school is in session Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM (Monday-Thursday over the Summer). Minimum requirement is one 45 minute - 1.5 hour shift, monthly.


One-time Activity & Entertainment Volunteers visit to lead an activity with a group of ECC children or provide an experience at a special event. Activities can range from arts and crafts, dance recitals, musical entertainment, magic, face painting etc. The possibilities are endless!

Volunteers shifts vary throughout the year, and are typically reserved for special events and school breaks.


Getting Started!
Volunteers must be Kindergarten age and older. All volunteers younger than 16 must volunteer along side a parent or guardian.

Sign up for orientation here: www.calendly.com/ECCvolunteers/Orientation

Do you know how to teach parenting skills? Are you a personal trainer? Or a yoga instructor? Are you adept at leading workshops on health issues?  Do you have a special skill or training that may benefit the needs of our children, youth and families? Let us know! Further details here.

We need volunteers to stock our shelves when clients are not shopping the pantry! This means before we open, during the 12-1 closure, and at the end of the day. 

The Cecil County Help Center is looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to serve as Shopping Assistants in our food pantry.

Our pantry operates on a choice model, which means clients are able to shop and select food items based on their household size—similar to a grocery store.

Shopping Assistant Role:

Stationed throughout the pantry (for example, at the meat section or bread section) to assist clients as they shop

Help shoppers understand how many of each item they can select based on household size

Answer questions and provide guidance on available food items

Ensure a smooth, respectful, and positive shopping experience

Volunteer Hours Needed:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Morning: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

If you’re interested in making a difference in your community, please respond here or call us at 410-996-0260 for more information.

Sort Squad Wanted!
Help turn donated goods into real change! We’re looking for energetic, detail-loving volunteers to help organize, sort, and prepare items for the CHEP Outpost. Every shirt folded and shoe matched supports Veterans and families in need. Volunteer for 2 hours or all day, just come be a part of something bigger—no cape required!

We are in great need of Spanish-speaking Wish Granters! Work in teams of two with wish children and their families to help make wishes come true. This involves conducting an initial interview with the family to determine the child’s wish, working with Make-A-Wish® staff to help fulfill the wish and throwing a wish party for the child when the wish is granted. Make-A-Wish staff will handle the major details of the wish. We ask volunteers to be the direct point of contact with the family, and most importantly, to keep the child excited about the wish prior to its granting! This is a long term volunteer opportunity. Time commitment depends on the type of wish you are working on and how many at one time. The wish interview and granting almost always take place in the evening or on a weekend. You schedule this with the family and your wish partner. Flexibility in your evening and weekend schedule is fairly important. Wish-granting volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. Also required are a signed Conflict of Interest/Ethics Agreement (annual), cleared background check and a one-day training session. Background checks must be updated every three years.

Donation drive at the Elkton Walmart to collect food, clothing, and hygiene supplies for the Cecil County Help Center. 

We don't need your time, we just need some stuff! Please visit us at the location above to donate items. 

Volunteers are needed for our fall cleanup of the riparian area along the Susquehanna River; an appreciation lunch will follow at Community Connecting Us in Port Deposit.

Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program needs 2 volunteers to assist clients during their riding sessions on Thursday evenings between the hours of 4 - 6 P.M. Duties include either side walking or leading the horse as a head walker.

For more information, contact Valerie Falcioni, 410-378-3817.

Volunteers will assist in receiving toy donations at the Toys for Tots building at the Big Elk Mall. Groups wishing to collect toy donations prior to October 4th, are encouraged to do so, and should reach out to Betty Dean (443-309-4430) for more information.

This is a Board position.  Knowledge of Quick Books and 501C3 organizations preferred.  Attend monthly board meetings and/or submit Treasurer's report.

Enjoy talking with people? Do you have a heart for veterans? We have an opportunity for you! Veteran's Outreach Ministries is seeking 1-2 volunteers to help with outreach events in Cecil County and in Glasgow, DE. Volunteers would serve on an as-needed basis to provide support at events held M-F in the morning or early afternoon. Training and support would be provided. Interested? Please contact Tom Hogate (302-229-1819 or thomashogate@gmail.com).

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Look no further than On Our Own of Cecil County, Inc. We are a team of dedicated individuals who are striving to help make positive changes to our community and the way that they see mental illness. We have a certified peer supervisor on staff that will guide you thru your hours and help you get set up with trainings so you can complete your hours and apply for your Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification. We also work with parole and probation, as well as students looking to complete their internship hours. 

Do you enjoy driving? Like to help people? Have a flexible schedule?  Well, have we got an opportunity for you! Cecil Transit Volunteer Transportation Program needs you!  Volunteer drivers pick up clients at their homes and provide transportation to medical related appointments or other vital services in locations such as Cecil County, Harford County, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chestertown. Depending on the appointment, the volunteer driver will provide roundtrip service and may need to wait for the client in order to provide the return trip. Requests may include lifesaving chemotherapy or radiation, visits to specialists, or a ride to visit a hospitalized family member. Precautions are taken to ensure the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, and customers.

Volunteer driver requirements:

Ready to roll? Hit the blue respond button or reach out to Jonathan Creamer at jcreamer@ccgov.org!

Volunteers do not have to be experts on the Museum artifacts, but should have an interest and appreciation for the rich history of the Upper Chesapeake Bay.

We will continue to be open from 12pm - 4pm every Saturday and most Sundays through mid-October.

You can sign up for as many or as few days as you are able.

Occasionally, we are open longer hours or on different days due to events in the North East Community Park

We do not charge an admission fee. Similar museums charge $2.00 - $5.00 per person.
You could say, “Admission to the museum is free, but we do appreciate any donations.”

Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna is looking for volunteers to help capture special moments in the lives of our partner families as well as capture the magic of our Habitat events.

We host groundbreaking and home dedication ceremonies which are important milestones in our partner families home ownership journeys.  We are looking for volunteers to take pictures of these events to be used for press releases, social media and most important, for the families to have to celebrate this accomplishment.

We also need photographs of our special events and fundraisers including Women Build, our annual Gala, Hard Hats and Hops and our Fallfest.

This position is "on-call" and very flexible.  

Apply here:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=11374&h=184&p=1542020

Assist the Volunteer Services team to implement the regional volunteer workforce recruitment plan in an assigned county.

5-10 hours per month; flexible schedule (some availability during regular business hours, preferred)

Ability to connect to their community in person and social media

Apply here:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=11374&h=184&p=1542020

We are looking for someone to teach and/or tutor high school students for our GED prep program - subjects include Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Our greatest need is Math! 

The historic Gas House in Port Deposit has been restored for a new Visitor Center and Towson University Research and Education Center and turtle habitat for the study of the Northern Map Turtle! We are seeking volunteers to work in the Visitor Center.  If you love history and like meeting new people, please consider our opportunity.  

The Visitor Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and open to the public from May through September.  We would consider partial days and training will be provided.  

*UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 the Visitor Center is closed for the season.  If you are interested in volunteering when the center does re-open or are interested in other ways you can help please contact Town Hall at Townhall@portdeposit.org or call (410) 378-2121.

Work in teams of two with wish children and their families to help make wishes come true. This involves conducting an initial interview with the family to determine the child’s wish, working with Make-A-Wish® staff to help fulfill the wish and throwing a wish party for the child when the wish is granted. Make-A-Wish staff will handle the major details of the wish. We ask volunteers to be the direct point of contact with the family, and most importantly, to keep the child excited about the wish prior to its granting! This is a long term volunteer opportunity. Time commitment depends on the type of wish you are working on and how many at one time. The wish interview and granting almost always take place in the evening or on a weekend. You schedule this with the family and your wish partner. Flexibility in your evening and weekend schedule is fairly important. Wish-granting volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. Also required are a signed Conflict of Interest/Ethics Agreement (annual), cleared background check and a one-day training session. Background checks must be updated every three years.

***We will be hosting a Cecil county training on 12/9/2018! If you are interested in becoming a wish granter, this is a wonderful chance. Please submit all applications no later than 12/1/2018***