Volunteer & Community Service

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Updated: 9-Apr-18

This document has been compiled to supplement the listing of volunteer opportunities accessible at: JHU Center for Social Concern: http://www.jhu.edu/csc/studentgroups.shtml

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION WEBSITE / EMAIL PHONE DESCRIPTION

JVC works to strengthen the Jewish The Associated - JVC Jewish community through high-quality, hands-on Volunteer Connection http://jvcbaltimore.org/ (410) 843-7490 volunteer placements and projects, developed 5708 Park Heights Ave. in partnership with agencies, congregations Baltimore, Maryland 21215 and other communal organizations.

At Jacob’s Well Volunteers help with life skills and support in various areas as we seek to provide housing 323 E. 25th Street www.atjacobswell.org (410) 235-8877 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 and supportive services to low income, mentally ill men and women.

Volunteer duties will consist of: reception Baltimore City Healthy Start duties, facilitator of groups, Assistant to 610 N Chester St, http://baltimorehealthystart.org/ (410) 675-2125 Program Director, envelope stuffer, Baltimore, Maryland 21205 secretary/assistant duties, graphic artist, reminder calls, fundraising support and data entry.

Rather than “volunteer”, BCRI utilizes interns to assist in providing timely and effective Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. crisis intervention and addictions treatment (BCRI) (410) 433-5255 www.bcresponse.org services in the least restrictive environment 5124 Greenwich Ave. Ext. 303 possible. Baltimore, Maryland 21229

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Baltimore Station South: Volunteers needed to assist with fundraising, 140 W. West Street (410) 752-5917 marketing & communications, facilities Baltimore, Maryland 21230 http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/volunteer management, youth prevention programs, Seton Hill Station: or (410) 752-4454 transportation, foods service and various 700 N Eutaw St. administrative task Baltimore, MD 21201

Beans and Bread Volunteers needed to assist on-site nurses 402 S. Bond Street http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/volunteer (410) 732-1892 with blood pressure monitoring, basic first Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Ext. 111 aid, and hospital referrals to the homeless population.

Charm City Clinic Email: Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of Men and Families Center http://charmcityclinic.com/get- administrative services, referrals and involved/volunteer volunteer@cha 2222 Jefferson Street rmcityclinic.or educational outreach services. Baltimore, MD 21205 g

Chase Brexton Health Services, Volunteers needed in various areas of the Inc. http://www.chasebrexton.org/get- clinic and the health fairs. Diverse patient involved/volunteer (410) 837-2050 1111 N. Charles Street Ext.1285 population. Ample opportunity for patient Baltimore, Maryland 21201 interaction and assistance with some procedures.

http://believeintomorrow.org/volunteer/ (The) Children’s House at Johns Volunteers needed to provide a warm, home- Hopkins Hospital away-from-home for children and families Email: [email protected] (410) 614-2560 1915 McElderry Street while undergoing medical treatment at Johns Baltimore, Maryland 21205 Hopkins Children Center.

Christopher's Place http://www.catholiccharities- (443) 986-9031 Volunteers needed to assistance with dinner, 725 Fallsway md.org/our-daily-bread/christopher- hosting small group sessions, driving, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 place/ tutoring, teaching, facilitate workshops, etc.

Community Greening Resource Volunteers help us with trail maintenance, Network: Parks and People http://www.parksandpeople.org/suppor (410) 448-5663 garden plantings and upkeep, mural painting, Foundation t/volunteer/volunteer-to-green-our-city/ Ext. 114 park clean ups and beautification, tree Stieff Silver Building plantings, water quality surveys and much 800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010 more. Baltimore, Maryland 21211

Community Mediation Program Volunteers participate in a 50 hour mediation 3333 Greenmont Avenue http://communitymediation.org/volunteer/ (410) 467-9165 training course; learn how to assist in Baltimore, Maryland 21218 providing neutral and safe dispute resolution. Help with outreach and other events, assist with presentations, fundraising; train to become a mediation coordinator.

Don Miller Houses Volunteers assist residents who have the HIV http://www.airshome.org/index.cfm? AIDS Interfaith Residential Services page=opp ortunities (410) 576-5070 virus with everyday functions. 1800 North Charles St., Suite 700 Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Energetic people needed! Volunteer for an The Door http://www.thedoorinc.org/ (410) 675-3288 after school program/tutoring in a science- 219 N. Chester St. Ext.13 based program for youth. Assist teachers, Baltimore, Maryland 21231 (call after 12) tutors, and students in one on one tutoring and school projects.

Dyslexia Tutoring Program Volunteers needed to help individuals who The Rotunda 711 www.dyslexiatutoringprogram.org have trouble reading or have reading W. 40th Street, Suite 310 (410) 889-5487 disabilities. Training is required; 20 hour Baltimore, Maryland 21211 training course to interested volunteers (2.5 hour sessions for 8 weeks).

Episcopal Community Services of Volunteers needed for afterschool program for Maryland - ECSM children, age range 5-11 year olds. Assist http://www.ecsm.org/volunteer/ 4 E. University Pkwy. (410) 467-1399 with one on one or small group tutoring; help Baltimore, Maryland 21218 with literacy exercises.

Volunteers help educate and counsel parents The Family Tree and caregivers; nurture children, help fathers 2108 N. Charles Street (410) 889-2300 become involved in their children’s lives, plan www.familytreemd.org Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Ext. 1204 fundraisers or serve as a resource speaker.

Franciscan Center Volunteers needed to serve persons in need in 101 W. 23rd Street www.franciscancenterbaltimore.org Baltimore through our on-site lunch programs, (410) 467-5340 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 food pantry, clothing program, outreach and office assistance.

Future Care - Charles Village Volunteers needed to assist seniors with 2327 N. Charles Street www.futurecarehealth.com (410) 889-8500 activities and basic skills, such as feeding. Baltimore, Maryland 21218

Gift of Hope AIDS Hospice NO WEB ADDRESS Weekly volunteers are needed to cook, clean, 818 N. Collington Avenue Sponsored by Missionaries of Charity (410) 732-6056 and comfort the male residents who have the Baltimore, Maryland 21205 HIV virus.

Volunteers needed to teach basic literacy to Greater Homewood Adult Literacy https://www.strongcitybaltimore.org/ge adults. Students majoring in math or writing 3503 N. Charles Street t-involved/volunteer/ (410) 261-3519 are strongly encouraged to volunteer. Tutors Baltimore, Maryland 21218 are needed for G.E.D. and English language; Classroom Assistants also needed.

Hampden Family Center Volunteers needed to work in our after-school http://www.hampdenfamilycenter.org/v programs, provide tutoring in the Study 1104 W. 36th Street olunteers-needed.shtml (410) 467-8710 Baltimore, Maryland 21211 Buddy program, deliver meals and work at community and fund-raising events.

Harriet Lane Clinic Volunteers needed for the tutoring program Johns Hopkins Children Center http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns- for math and reading with the intent to boost hopkins-childrens-center/ways-to- (410) 955-5924 200 North Wolfe Street in each child’s skills up to grade level. Materials give/volunteer/ Baltimore, Maryland 21287 are provided. Also reading to children and conduct art activities.

Health Care for the Homeless Volunteers needed to help provide a comprehensive range of primary medical care, 421 Falls Way http://www.hchmd.org/volunteer (410) 837-5533 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 mental health services, social services and addiction services to homeless men and women in Baltimore City.

Helping Other People Through Volunteers help assist homeless men, and men Empowerment www.hopebaltimore.com (410) 327-5830 with mental illnesses, with understanding 2828 Loch Raven Rd. computers, creating resumes, and helping to Baltimore, MD 21218 find gainful employment.

Higher Achievement Program Volunteers needed to teach a small group of 1500 Union Mill Avenue https://higherachievement.org/volunteer/ 5th or 6th graders in a core academic subject: Suite 2600 (410) 752-7753 Math, Literature, or Elective Seminar; also Baltimore, MD 21211 serve as a Study Hall Aide to complete homework after school.

http://www.hruth.org/get- Volunteers are trained to become hotline House of Ruth Maryland involved/volunteer-opportunities/ counselors, assist at one of our courthouse 2201 Argonne Drive (410) 554-8449 legal clinics, become a playroom aide, help Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Email: [email protected] keep the shelter clean, or sponsor a fundraising drive.

International Rescue Committee Volunteers assist refugee families integrate. Baltimore http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us- Mentoring refugee families & individuals; (410) 558-3182 3516 Eastern Avenue baltimore-md/volunteer-and-intern- also help them to develop effective job Baltimore, Maryland 21224 orientation searching and interview skills. Special need for volunteers who are fluent any of the following languages: Kiswahili, French, Urdu, Farsi, Arabic, South Sudanese, and Russian.

Job Housing Recovery Shelter- Volunteers distribute food & care packages; http://www.jhrbaltimore.org/volunteer. Homeless Resource Center organize donations, resume development, and job htm (410) 522-2232 3914 Vero Road preparation to homeless men and women with Baltimore, Maryland 2122 substance abuse and mental illness.

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical (410) 550-0627 Volunteers support patient acute & long-term http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns Center and preventative health care. Serve various _hopkins_bayview/community_services 4940 Eastern Avenue department areas as patient representative aid, /volunteer_services/ Baltimore, Maryland 21224 stork’s nest, recreation therapy, day care, clerical services and gift shop.

Johns Hopkins Hospital Volunteers function semi-independently while http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/volunt Children’s Center encouraging activities between children and eer_services (410) 955-5924 1800 Orleans Street families by providing play and recreational Baltimore, Maryland 21287 activities in the playroom and at bedside.

Volunteers needed for the Adopt-a-Stream Jones Fall Watershed Association- http://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/get program to track stream health, erosion, water Blue Water Baltimore -involved/ (410) 366-3036 quality, bio indicators & other measurements. 3545 Belair Road Baltimore, Maryland 21218

Volunteers help students in areas of one on The Julie Community Center http://www.jhsph.edu/source/VolunteerAge (410) 675-6300 one tutoring/mentoring; Help with health fair, 100 S. Washington St. ncies/CommDev/Juliectr.html assist seniors with medication management. Baltimore, Maryland 21231

Kennedy Krieger Institute Volunteers are matched to appropriate 707 North Broadway www.kennedykrieger.org/overview/volu departments based on their interests and skills. Baltimore, Maryland 21205 nteer (443) 923-2640 Needed to assist pediatric patients, engage them in activities and comfort them during their illness.

Keswick Multi-Care Facility Volunteers assists residents with transporting http://keswick-multicare.org/volunteer 700 West 40th Street (410) 662-4380 to and from activities; Trip Aide/Escort, Baltimore, Maryland 21211 therapeutic gardening, and meals.

Volunteers needed to interact and participate Levindale Hebrew Geriatric in numerous programs with patients in the Center and Hospital www.lifebridgehealth.org/Levindale/Volunteeri (410) 601-2260 ngatLevindale1.aspx hospital as well as long term care facility. 2434 W. Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Volunteers assist in food preparation and Manna House www.mannahouseinc.org/volunteer th (410) 889-3001 services to homeless men, women and 435 E. 25 Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218 families. Help is needed to serve meals in the morning.

Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood Volunteers who are committed to helping the Mailing Address: http://www.mentoringmaleteens.org young men in the program are needed for P.O. Box 6756 (410) 852-8013 tutoring in Math and English, field trip Columbia, Maryland 21045 chaperones and help with fundraising initiatives. Meeting Address: New Shiloh Family Life Center 2100 North Monroe Street 2nd floor, Room 3 Baltimore, Maryland 21217

Mercy Medical Center Volunteers needed to read to children. Must (410) 332-9227 301 St. Paul Street http://giving.mdmercy.com/page.aspx?pid=390 have an interest in working with children & or Baltimore, Maryland 21202 commitment to early childhood literacy. (410) 332-9000

Mt. Washington Pediatric Volunteers assist in play areas, arts & crafts, Hospital and field trips. Children often have congenital 1708 W. Rogers Avenue www.mwph.org/volunteer/index.htm (410) 578-8600 or acquired physical disabilities, chronic Baltimore, Maryland 21209 health conditions, birth defects or disorders.

Paul’s Place Volunteers assist with many of our programs http://www.paulsplaceoutreach.org/Get including Hot Lunch, the Market Place 1118 Ward Street _Involved/volunteer.html (410) 625-0775 Baltimore, Maryland 21230 (Clothing Bank), our Programs for Children, Ext. 121 and Holiday Programs. Also provide essential support for our fundraising initiatives.

Project Plase Volunteer needed for various projects which 1814 Maryland Ave http://projectplase.org/wordpress3/volu (410) 837-1400 include tutoring residents, participating in Baltimore, Maryland 21201 nteer/ Ext. 136 social activities, moving residents, arts and crafts instruction, helping to maintain our buildings, and facilitating relaxation classes (yoga, walking, tai chi).

Sarah’s Hope Volunteers need to help with meal preparation (410) 396-2204 1114 Mount Street http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/volunteer and services, receptionist duties, facilitate life Baltimore, Maryland 21217 skills classes and children activities such as homework, tutoring, play games and do arts and crafts.

Shepherd’s Clinic Volunteers needed to provide clerical and www.shepherdsclinic.org (410) 467-7146 2800 Kirk Avenue administrative/office support; assist with Baltimore, Maryland 21218 patient intake, and manage patient flow.

Sheppard Pratt http://www.sheppardpratt.org/careers- Volunteers aids with therapeutic, 6501 N. Charles Street volunteers/volunteers (410) 938-4850 rehabilitative, vocational, residential, and Baltimore, Maryland 21204 supportive services to individuals and families with behavioral health needs.

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Volunteers assist within the radiation and Cancer Center www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer chemo-therapy outpatient departments, _center/patient_information/volunteer.html Carnegie 173, 600 N. Wolfe Street (410) 955-5924 nutritional aides, and diversionary volunteers Baltimore, Maryland 21287 for long-term patients.

Sinai Hospital Sinai Hospital has regularly utilizes volunteers 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue http://www.lifebridgehealth.com/Sinai/ (410) 601-5007 in the Emergency Room, In-Patient Pharmacy, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 VolunteeringatSinai1.aspx Pediatrics, Nursery, Orthopedics, Radiology and many more.

Volunteers help with providing “service St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center www.stambros.org enriched” housing for formerly homeless 321 E. 25th Street (410) 366-8550 individuals and families, individuals with and Baltimore, Maryland 21218 families with HIV/AIDS, formerly homeless teen mothers and low to moderate income seniors

St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Volunteer opportunities include assisting in Nursing Center www.catholiccharities-md.org (410) 646-6544 feeding residents, participating in the 3320 Benson Avenue implementation of activities, and playing Baltimore, Maryland 21227 piano or organ for religious services.

Stella Maris Nursing Home & Volunteers needed to assist patients with daily Hospice www.stellamaris.org/volunteer-program (410) 252-4500 activities, feeding and grooming. There are 2300 Dulaney Valley Road Ext. 7315 also needs for entertainers, escorts, and Timonium, Maryland 21093 program and activities assistants. Students interested in Hospice should contact.

Tench Tilghman Elementary http://www.jhsph.edu/source/VolunteerAge (410) 396-9247 Volunteers needed as tutors for math tutors for School ncies/PubSchool/Tenchtilghman.html or 60 6th &7th graders. Tutors are needed 600 N. Patterson Park Avenue (410) 396-9248 daily between 1PM and 3PM or from 3PM- Baltimore, Maryland 21205 4PM to assist directly with homework.

Waxter Center Volunteers needed to assist in a medically Contact: Dir./Senior Center Manager supervised program which offers the impaired 1000 Cathedral Street (410) 396-1324 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Ms. Erika DesRavines elderly recreation, socialization, social services, and more.

YMCA Volunteers work in the afterschool program; (410) 889-9622 900 E 33rd Street & www.ymaryland.org may include arts and crafts, sports, tutoring, 1609 Druid Hill avenue nutrition and various workshops. Baltimore, Maryland 21217 (410) 728-1600

Yo Programs Eastside Contact (email): Director Volunteers needed to help tutor young adults 1212 Wolfe Street Ms. Burgundi Allison (17-24); assist with life skills. Also assist with *Email preferred Baltimore, Maryland 21213 * [email protected] counseling and support groups with mental (between Preston and Biddle Street) health program. (410) 732-2661 http://www.yobaltimore.org

Yo Programs Westside Contact: (call) Program Director Volunteers help with workshops for youth and 1510 W. Lafayette Street Mr. Kerry Owings (410) 545-6953 GED tutoring. Yo Bridge: need guest Baltimore, Maryland 21217 speakers i.e. health subjects; and to speak (Gilmore St. entrance) http://www.yobaltimore.org about healthcare fields (students can come in from 8-12pm), can build in slots for student speakers.