Volunteer: Clean out the shed and clean up the playground at Ben Franklin Family CenterImproving the outdoor space at the Ben Franklin Family Center begins with two simple but high‑impact projects: cleaning out the storage shed and cleaning up the playground. These efforts help create a safer, more organized, and more inviting environment for the children and families who rely on the center every day. Our Family Centers provide enriching early childhood education and childcare delivered by certified instructors. Our centers are in Brooklyn, Poppleton, and Columbia and serve infants through pre-K. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Improving the outdoor space at the Ben Franklin Family Center begins with two simple but high‑impact projects: cleaning out the storage shed and cleaning up the playground. These efforts help create a safer, more organized, and more inviting environment for the children and families who rely on the center every day. Our Family Centers provide enriching early childhood education and childcare delivered by certified instructors. Our centers are in Brooklyn, Poppleton, and Columbia and serve infants through pre-K. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 21225 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Create a clothing closet/food pantry space at Curtis Bay ElementaryCreating a clothing closet and food pantry at Curtis Bay Elementary is more than a school improvement project—it’s an investment in the well‑being, dignity, and success of every child who walks through the doors. Projects will include sorting items, painting, cleaning, building shelving, and more. About Community Schools: Guided by a dedicated United Way Community School Coordinator, every Community School taps into distinct resources to address the needs of students, families, and the community. This holistic approach, weaving together academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, directly impacts student learning, strengthens families, and nurtures healthier communities. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Creating a clothing closet and food pantry at Curtis Bay Elementary is more than a school improvement project—it’s an investment in the well‑being, dignity, and success of every child who walks through the doors. Projects will include sorting items, painting, cleaning, building shelving, and more. About Community Schools: Guided by a dedicated United Way Community School Coordinator, every Community School taps into distinct resources to address the needs of students, families, and the community. This holistic approach, weaving together academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, directly impacts student learning, strengthens families, and nurtures healthier communities. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 21225 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Prepare self-care kits for mental health programsCreating self‑care kits is a simple but powerful way to support individuals. These kits offer comfort, encouragement, and practical tools that help people manage stress, build healthy routines, and feel cared for during challenging moments. Our goal is t put togetehr 700 kits! About our mental health programs: Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Mental health is just as important as physical health—yet stigma, misinformation, and inequities are barriers that prevent many people from getting the help they need. We break down barriers to good health by improving access to mental health support and working in partnership with local organizations to expand resources for people across our region—so they can thrive at home, at work, and in their communities. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Creating self‑care kits is a simple but powerful way to support individuals. These kits offer comfort, encouragement, and practical tools that help people manage stress, build healthy routines, and feel cared for during challenging moments. Our goal is t put togetehr 700 kits! About our mental health programs: Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Mental health is just as important as physical health—yet stigma, misinformation, and inequities are barriers that prevent many people from getting the help they need. We break down barriers to good health by improving access to mental health support and working in partnership with local organizations to expand resources for people across our region—so they can thrive at home, at work, and in their communities. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 21230 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: School beautification alongside participants from Young Men UnitedUWCM volunteers will support internal and/or external school beautification efforts alongside the program participants and staff of the Young Men United program. During this experience, all participants will collaborate in a clean-up project on the school grounds, and support other beautification efforts within the school as identified by leaders of Patterson High School. Civic engagement is a priority of the YMU program, and the volunteers will have a great time engaging and serving alongside our youth ambassadors to bring change within the PHS community. Young Men United is an innovative education equity initiative designed to empower young men of color to reach their academic and career aspirations. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland UWCM volunteers will support internal and/or external school beautification efforts alongside the program participants and staff of the Young Men United program. During this experience, all participants will collaborate in a clean-up project on the school grounds, and support other beautification efforts within the school as identified by leaders of Patterson High School. Civic engagement is a priority of the YMU program, and the volunteers will have a great time engaging and serving alongside our youth ambassadors to bring change within the PHS community. Young Men United is an innovative education equity initiative designed to empower young men of color to reach their academic and career aspirations. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 21234 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Support Earth Day activities at Bay Brook Elementary/Middle SchoolSupporting Earth Day at Bay Brook Elementary/Middle School is an opportunity to empower students, strengthen the community, and create a cleaner, greener environment for everyone. Projects include gardening, mulching, litter clean up and more! About Community Schools: Guided by a dedicated United Way Community School Coordinator, every Community School taps into distinct resources to address the needs of students, families, and the community. This holistic approach, weaving together academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, directly impacts student learning, strengthens families, and nurtures healthier communities. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Supporting Earth Day at Bay Brook Elementary/Middle School is an opportunity to empower students, strengthen the community, and create a cleaner, greener environment for everyone. Projects include gardening, mulching, litter clean up and more! About Community Schools: Guided by a dedicated United Way Community School Coordinator, every Community School taps into distinct resources to address the needs of students, families, and the community. This holistic approach, weaving together academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, directly impacts student learning, strengthens families, and nurtures healthier communities. Organization: United Way of Central Maryland Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 21225 Allow Groups: Yes |