Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Central Maryland

During Tax Season, volunteers assist the 211 team to set free tax preparation appointments for eligible Marylanders, and provide tax resources and information.  Volunteers also follow up with callers to learn outcomes, and connect callers to Community Resource Specialists if more assistance is needed. 

Donation needed:

Breakfast Bars
Individual cereal bags/bowls/boxes
Regular Cereal boxes
Chef Boyardee cans of any size
Individual Mac/Cheese
Ramen Noodle packs or Individual cups
Soup cans or microwaveable
Canned meats tuna, chicken
Peanut Butter, Plastic jars or squeezable only no glass
Jelly Plastic jars or squeezable
Fruit snacks in individual packs
Fruit/Apple Sauce cups
Peanut Butter Crackers
Chips miscellaneous individual small bags
Canned
canned meals (soups, chili, etc)
canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc)
canned veggies (corn, carrots, beans, etc)
canned fruit (mandarin, applesauce)
Mixes
boxed macaroni and cheese
hamburger helper
Cake Mix

Please drop off to : 117 Roesler Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 on Mondays & Tuesdays 8-9 Am & 5-7 pm

Donations needed:

Nonperishable food items, perishable items, fruits, veggies, meats.
Baby items (diapers, formula, wipes)
Holiday Items (turkeys, hams, toys)
Toiletry Items
Vehicles (Box Trucks, Tractor Trailer, Vans)

Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 9:00am-4:00pm to Adopt-a-Block, Inc. Warehouse - 1607 Cromwell Bridge Rd. Baltimore, 21234

Please contact Daniel Epps for more information.
daniel@acancan.com
(410) 665-5595

Learn more at www.adoptablockinc.com

Warehouse support-Receiving, sorting, packing food. Collecting food at your places of employment

Please contact Daniel Epps for more information.
daniel@acancan.com
(410) 665-5595

Individuals can donate food (perishable & non-perishable), diapers (especially sizes 4 and up), baby wipes, period supplies, clothing (especially winter clothing & coats)

Donations can be dropped off on Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00am - 2:00pm, Sundays 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Please email kristel@baltimorerelief.com to make alternate arrangements. Pickup of bulk donations might be available.

We welcome volunteers throughout the week to help with food distribution, truck unloading, produce sorting, special events, and thrift store operations. Volunteers can register at https://baltimorerelief.com/volunteer-signup.

Note: Days and Times Vary per week

Volunteers provide non-emergency assistance to Carroll County residents, 60+ years of age. Assistance includes local transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores. Volunteers use personal vehicles. Run errands. Social phone calls. Friendly visits. Meal and grocery assistance. Volunteer opportunities are dependent upon requests received and are posted on online calendar. Volunteers need to attend a one-hour orientation and are background checked.

Note: Volunteer opportunities are listed on online calendar and primarily occur from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Must be 18 years or older to volunteer

Donation needs: Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, sanitizing wipes, sanitizing spray

Help our monthly food and household goods distribution in Taneytown! Volunteers are needed to help pack food and produce bags and place donations in cars as clients drive through the distribution.

This event is held outdoors – in case of inclement weather, please dress accordingly. Volunteers 14 and older are welcome, but volunteers under 18 are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian.

This volunteer opportunity benefits our neighbors and health programs in Carroll County.

Help our monthly food and household goods distribution in Union Bridge! Volunteers are needed to help pack food and produce bags and place donations in cars as clients drive through the distribution.

Two volunteers are needed at 2pm to bag special produce donations, then the majority of our work and additional volunteers will begin at 3pm.

This event is held outdoors – in case of inclement weather, please dress accordingly. Volunteers 14 and older are welcome, but volunteers under 18 are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian.

This volunteer opportunity benefits our neighbors and health programs in Carroll County.

Help our monthly food and household goods distribution in Taneytown! Volunteers are needed to help bag household goods that will be distributed at a mobile food pantry later in the week.

Volunteers must bring a Photo ID and be 18 years or older. Anyone new to volunteering in a Carroll County Public School is also asked to complete the Volunteer Application Form (carrollk12.org)

This volunteer opportunity benefits our neighbors and health programs in Carroll County.  

Shelf stable food, hygiene and cleaning supplies, coats, hoodies for teens, hats gloves for all ages, baby items, formula, toys, clothes etc. pet care and pet food.

We have several in person and virtual opportunities in the holiday season. Volunteers should contact us for dates and roles to meet their interests

Note: Must be in middle school or older to volunteer.

Join us at our Columbia Holiday Celebration to help local families celebrate the holidays. Volunteers will help adults shop for toys, play games with kids, and spread holiday cheer!

VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD

The upcoming winter school break will be tougher than usual for many families. We are preparing Holiday Food Baskets, which will also include games and activities to help families come together for fun. Once you register, you will receive a list of suggested items for your drive. 

Join us as we sort and distribute food to families in Dundalk. 

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Join us as we distribute food to senior citizens.  We will also be offering a wellness workshop and doing holiday crafts.

We are looking for non-perishable food items to help stock the food pantry!  Please make sure the items collected have not expired.    Please register above and then contact herelys.parks@uwcm.org to get started.

We are looking for non-perishable food items to help stock the food pantry!  Please make sure the items collected have not expired.    Please register above and then contact deshawn.batson@uwcm.org to get started.

We are looking for non-perishable food items to help stock the food pantry!  Please make sure the items collected have not expired.   

Please register above and then contact carrie.mcginn@uwcm.org to get started.

Run a food drive with your company, neighbors, or community group.  Collect food items that will be put into food baskets to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for families over the winter break.  There are specific food items needed for this drive. Once you register, you will receive a flyer to use for your drive.

You can also visit our Food Basket Registry here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1DYOKTVWQZASB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_R8XR380WQTD43KJ9CFTK

Join us as we sort food for families in the Brooklyn neighborhood.  VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER.

Join us as we sort and distribute food for families in the Brooklyn neighborhood.  

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Join us as we sort and distribute food for families in the Brooklyn neighborhood.  

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Donations can be made M-F from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Help students from Curtis Bay Elementary “shop” for gifts for their parents!  Volunteers will help kids make choices and then wrap the gifts to make them extra special.

Help students from Curtis Bay Elementary “shop” for gifts for their parents!  Volunteers will help kids make choices and then wrap the gifts to make them extra special.

Food registry for the winter break: Purchase food items that will be put into food baskets to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to families over the winter break. 

When you check out, select “UWCM HOLIDAYS” to ship the items directly to us.  https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1DYOKTVWQZASB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_R8XR380WQTD43KJ9CFTK

New and/or gently used Laptops, Monitors, Docking Stations; Also, if anyone knows of some bulk paper shredding resources, we have boxes of documents that need to be shredded.  

What is the drop off location for items?

Columbia Office

Address of drop off location

10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 454, Columbia, MD, 21044

When can donations be dropped off? (ex - between 9:00am-12:00pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays)

M-F between 9 am and 5 pm

Become an Impact Partner!  Be a voice for change, a bridge to hope, and a force for community connection. NAMI Maryland’s Impact Partners are dedicated volunteers and advocates who help expand mental health awareness, education, and support across our state. By becoming an Impact Partner, you’re joining a team that believes in creating a future where no one faces mental health challenges alone.


What Impact Partners Do -- As an Impact Partner, you’ll help:

Share the Message — Spread awareness through your social media, workplace, and community networks.

Champion Awareness — Represent NAMI Maryland at events and local outreach opportunities.

Connect and Inspire — Bring people together to talk openly about mental health and wellness.

Support the Mission — Help mobilize volunteers, raise funds, and advocate for better mental health resources.

Are you ready? Email us to get started info@namimd.org.  You will be asked to complete and return a volunteer application.  Then, you will have an interview with one of the NAMI Maryland staff to discuss available roles and next steps.

We’re seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to help connect moms and babies with essential supplies and support. Training provided + flexible hours:

1) Administrative Outreach Volunteer What you’ll do • Call, text, and email families to introduce services and confirm needs • Document needs in our tracking sheet/CRM and route to the right team • Follow up after deliveries to ensure items were received and note any new needs Ideal skills: Clear communicator, comfortable on the phone, organized, basic Google/Microsoft tools. Time: 2–4 hrs./week, remote-friendly (some daytime availability preferred).

2) Intake & Scheduling Volunteer What you’ll do • Receive item requests (form, phone, email, social DMs) and verify eligibility/location • Build item lists from our supply bank inventory • Coordinate pickup or delivery windows with families and drivers; confirm addresses and special instructions Ideal skills: Detail-oriented, strong scheduling/coordination, respectful and patient. Time: 2–4 hrs./week, remote-friendly with occasional on-site hours.

3) Delivery Driver (Supply Courier) What you’ll do • Pick up pre-packed items (diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, etc.) from our storage site • Deliver to households following safe-hand-off protocols; obtain simple proof of delivery • Report any follow-up needs to the team Ideal skills: Reliable transportation, punctual, courteous. Time: 1–3 hr routes; weekdays or Saturdays. Mileage log encouraged; PPE and door-drop guidance provided. (Volunteers needed (Monday - Friday from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

Note: Must be 18 or older to volunteer

Diapers, canned vegetarian soups, veggies, cereals, tea, coffee, toilet paper, soap and positive personal messages to families who are in need of a helping hand.

Please contact shergillaman1@gmail.com to arrange for drop off of items.

Website ~ wedoseva.org

Help us paint the faculty lounge at Laurel Woods Elementary.

Join us as we sort, pack, and distribute food to families in the Poppleton Neighborhood Zone. 

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Join us as we sort, pack, and distribute food to families in the Poppleton Neighborhood Zone.  Volunteers will also guide participants through various resource tables.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

We operate a small food Pantry serving Somerset County, Maryland.We are in need of food desperately to continue to support this new overflow of clients
We need non perishable foods such as cereal,pancake mix ,syrup, poptarts,oatmeal ,can meats,vegetables,fruit,pasta meals dry foods such as pasta noodles ,instant mash potatoes,rice ,stuffing, spaghetti sauce,frozen foods and meats ,shelve stable milk ,baby food ,formula assortment of diapers and pull ups ,personal hygiene product ,warm blankets ,warm coats ,warm hats & gloves.

Drop off location: 27331 Crisfield Marion Rd, Crisfield Marion Road , Marion , Maryland

Drop off: Every Thursday 11-1 pm if outside the drop off days call 410-623-2510 extra 3 to arrange pick up outside Thursday 11-1
At this time we are open once a week but if we could get more food we would be able to open more days

Families are struggling more than ever to keep food on the table.  It is especially hard during the winter break when students are not in school to receive breakfast and lunch.  Provide families with a basket of food to provide them with breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal options to get them through.  You will receive a list of specific food items that will need to be purchased.  Make it special by decorating your box/basket and adding your own special touches.  Register here to participate in this program.  REGISTER HERE: Sign Up to Make Winter Break Baskets

We are looking for people to donate can foods, non-perishable foods, condiments, frozen foods, snacks, dry breakfast foods, hygiene products, paper products