Volunteering in Southern Maryland - The Washington Post

July 17, 2024

Charles County Freedom Landing, a mental health program for adults, needs volunteers to help with group activities, crafts, gardening, and computer and clerical tasks. 301-932-2737.

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

Charles County Literacy Council needs volunteer tutors in reading, writing, spelling, basic math and English as a second language. The council also seeks students who need help with reading, writing and basic math. 301-934-6488 or www.charlescountyliteracy.org.

Tri-County Animal Shelter needs volunteers 14 and older to help clean kennels, wash bowls and toys, do laundry, sweep, take photos of dogs and cats, and spend time with animals at the Hughesville shelter. 800-903-1992 or 301-932-1713.

Humane Society of Charles County needs volunteers daily to clean cages and runs and feed animals from 8 to 11 a.m., among other jobs. Help is also needed with the PetSmart-Petco adoption programs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Contact Leigha Messick at 301-645-8181 or lmessick@humanesocietycc.org, or go to www.humanesocietycc.org.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland needs foster families to take dogs into their homes. All costs will be paid. Dogs must be kept inside. Call 855-477-3728 or go to www.goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org.

Maryland Veteran Memorial Museum seeks help with administrative duties. Larry Abell or Cindy Keesee at 301-932-1900.

St. Mary's County Meals on Wheels needs drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to homebound seniors weekdays. Call Bridget Maddox, 301-475-4200,Ext. 1060.

St. Mary's County Historical Society is looking for help in the office, library, archives, bookstore, Old Jail Museum and gardens, as well as with lectures, school programs and special events. No experience is necessary. Susan Wolfe, 301-475-2467.

Hospice of St. Mary's needs help with patient care, administrative work, cooking at Hospice House, bereavement services and fundraising. Training is required. Katy Crowell, 301-994-3075 or mary_crowell@smhwecare.com.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center needs volunteers for the gift shop, the welcome desk and special events. Call Crystal Seay, 410-326-4640, or e-mail info@annmariegarden.org.

Special Olympics of Calvert needs volunteers for the management team, sports training and administrative work. Contact Anne Harmon 410-535-2857 or anne@somdcalvert.org.

Calvert County Historical Society needs volunteers to help inventory and transcribe records and plan events at historic Linden House, 70 Church Cir., Prince Frederick. 410-535-2452 or cchsadmin@calverthistory.org.

St. Mary's Animal Welfare League needs foster homes, board members and volunteers to help with socializing animals, publicity, fundraisers and adoption events. 301-373-5659.

Birthright of Prince Frederick needs volunteers to work with pregnant women at its center on Steeple Chase Drive, Prince Frederick. Bari-tennette McKinley at 410-257-1402.

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park needs volunteers to assist with group tours, weekend visitors, special events, children activities, the gardens and the museum store. 301-994-1471 or www.stmarysmd.com.

Port Tobacco River Conservancy needs volunteers for restoration projects. Contact Jerry Forbes, 301-392-9362 or jforptrc@comcast.net.

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital needs high school students and adult volunteers for programs at the hospital. Call 301-475-6453 or www.smhwecare.com.

Calvert Memorial Hospital needs volunteers to help in many areas, including the patient information desk, gift shop, emergency department, urgent-care centers and patient shuttle. Susan Stevens, 410-414-4523.

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center needs volunteers to help throughout the week, including evenings, in many areas of the hospital and at off-site facilities in Waldorf and La Plata. Training is provided. 301-609-4129.

Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad needs volunteers for patient care, ambulance drivers and the auxiliary. No experience is needed. 301-475-8509 or www.lvrs.org.

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