The South Baltimore Learning Center offers classes during the fall, spring and summer semesters for adults who are pursuing their GED or working on improving basic skills. Classroom assistants decrease the learner-instructor ratio, allowing for more individual attention to learners.. . . more
Tutors work one-on-one with adults with very low reading abilities. Tutors meet weekly with their learner and work on basic reading, writing, math and/or life skills. The opportunity for one-on-one attention boosts self confidence for many learners who have had. . . more
We are looking for volunteers to assist our homeless or formerly homeless clients with tutoring in a variety of subject matters (Math, TOEFL, ESL, etc.). The client and volunteer with schedule sessions based on their schedules and work together as. . . more
Speak on behalf of the mentally ill at civic functions and churches. Research stories, statistics and state and federal proposed legislation to assist with creating position papers. Give testimony at legislative hearings. more
"He looks into everything I ask him to, he checks it out and comes back later to let me know what's happening. He's good at that. You don't find that every day. I smile every time I. . . more
Volunteers help support high-risk youth (ages 8-18) at a drop-in program in the neighborhood where these young people live. Volunteers talk informally with the youth, provide homework help, co-lead life skills workshops, and participate in recreation activities. Opportunities. . . more
Become a volunteer for children in at-risk areas of Edgewood. Do you love children? Do you want to impart good values into them while having fun at the same time? Can you throw a ball, sing, dance, hoola-hoop, smile,. . . more
Given the focus of Sarah's House on serving families, most of our program's population is comprised of children, many of them school aged children. FLASH, our after school homework program, takes place Mondays through Fridays from 4pm until 5:30pm. Volunteers. . . more
The operator will be responsible for sending and receiving messages, both formal and informal (tactical), according to ability, using standard Amateur Radio type accepted equipment and practices. These messages may be confidential in nature and discretion is required. Messages may. . . more
Looking for people willing to interpret for Peer Support Groups. We are looking to build a base of ASL interpreters that would be willing to volunteer on an as needed basis. When need arises it would be for. . . more
Help improve the health & hygiene of young male adolescents. Our House seeks individuals able to spare a small amount of their time to drive our students to and from local medical appointments for physicals, dental exams, etc. in Montgomery. . . more
On Friday, December 25 from 3-5 pm, the Arlington Interfaith Council is sponsoring its fifth annual Christmas Dinner for the homeless at Central United Methodist Church in Ballston.
Donation of Food needed:
(1) Food Donations:
3 cooked turkeys
4 canned hams
6. . . more
You can be a "bandaide" whether 17 or 70! Come and join the award-winning interPLAYcompany Band at Strathmore, a non-profit group of adults with and without cognitive disabilities who play everything from Bach to Basie in year-round public concerts.. . . more
If you are interested in law enforcement this may be the opportunity you are looking for. Auxiliaries are the unpaid, uniformed division of the Police Department. A great deal of training and a strong commitment to the community are. . . more
ReSET is looking for volunteers with backgrounds in science, engineering or technology who would be interested in working with third through fifth grade students in Jamestown Elementary School in North Arlington. ReSET's goal is to show students that science. . . more
Arlington Emergency Winter Shelter will provide 73 beds for 5 months, from November 2009 to March 2010 for homeless persons in Arlington, thanks to the dedicated volunteer support of the local community.
"He looks into everything I ask him to, he checks it out and comes back later to let me know what's happening. He's good at that. You don't find that every day. I smile every time I see him." --a. . . more
The Arlington Ridge Neighbors have a partnership with Oakridge Elementary School helping students with their homework. They are looking for volunteers to help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 during the school year. Volunteers will help. . . more
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