Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer: 1st Quarter Perfect Attendance: Glow Dance Party at Curtis Bay

Volunteer Roles:

Help distribute food and glow items to students Assist with setup and cleanup of the event Support students as needed throughout the program

Join us as we celebrate our Bulldogs who achieved perfect attendance for the first quarter with a fun-filled Glow Dance Party! Your help will make this event shine even brighter for our students.

VOLUNTERS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Roles:

Help distribute food and glow items to students Assist with setup and cleanup of the event Support students as needed throughout the program

Join us as we celebrate our Bulldogs who achieved perfect attendance for the first quarter with a fun-filled Glow Dance Party! Your help will make this event shine even brighter for our students.

VOLUNTERS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 5, 2025

Zip Code: 21225

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Carroll County Food and Household Goods Distribution - Taneytown (25-26 school year)

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21787

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Carroll County Food and Household Goods Distribution - Union Bridge (25-26 school year)

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21791

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Carroll County Household Goods Bag Packing (25-26 school year)

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.  

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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.  

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21787

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Distribution - Holabird/Dundalk

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

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21222

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Drive for Bay Brook Elementary/Middle

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Drive for Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Drive for Veterans Treatment Court

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Drive for Winter Break - SPECIFIC ITEMS REQUESTED

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food pack and sort - Curtis Bay

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21225

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food sort and distribution - Bay Brook

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

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21225

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Sort and Distribution - Ben Franklin High School

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

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Volunteers must be age 18 or older.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21225

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Poppleton Community Food Distribution

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

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 21223

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Recess Fun at Laurel Woods Elementary - Howard County

Join us for recess fun with Laurel Woods Elementary.  Be ready to play structured games with students ages pre k through 5th grade, including tag, soccer, and other fun activities.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Join us for recess fun with Laurel Woods Elementary.  Be ready to play structured games with students ages pre k through 5th grade, including tag, soccer, and other fun activities.

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 14, 2025

Zip Code: 20723

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Registry for Holiday Food Baskets

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support a Family for Winter Break

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

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

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Teen/Toddler Toy Drive

Run a baby/teen toy drive with your company, neighbors, or community group.  We are looking for toys for babies/toddlers and teenagers.  These are the age groups who are often forgotten during traditional toy drives.  Once you register you will get a list of suggested items. 

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Run a baby/teen toy drive with your company, neighbors, or community group.  We are looking for toys for babies/toddlers and teenagers.  These are the age groups who are often forgotten during traditional toy drives.  Once you register you will get a list of suggested items. 

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21230

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trunk or Treat at Curtis Bay Elementary

Volunteer Roles: Event setup Overseeing field games to ensure safety (including moon bounce supervision) Helping with popcorn and cotton candy distribution Assisting with food distribution

Your time and support will help make this a safe, fun, and memorable event for our students and families.

VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Roles: Event setup Overseeing field games to ensure safety (including moon bounce supervision) Helping with popcorn and cotton candy distribution Assisting with food distribution

Your time and support will help make this a safe, fun, and memorable event for our students and families.

VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 OR OLDER

Organization: United Way of Central Maryland

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 30, 2025

Zip Code: 21225

Allow Groups: Yes