Welcome to the University of Maryland’s volunteer opportunities. Our goal is to connect students, faculty, and staff at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and employees at the University of Maryland Medical Center with volunteer projects in our area. It’s a place for you to sign up for service activities, and a place to post service activities that need volunteers.
By creating an account on this site, you can also indicate your areas of interest and your availability to volunteer, and someone from the Community Engagement team will contact you when opportunities arise that fit your profile. If you have questions about this website, please contact us.
With our nationally ranked schools, leading centers, and acclaimed programs, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is on the move. Take advantage of this exciting time to become one of our key stakeholders and help UMB catalyze global advances in health and human services.
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VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY – Letters of encouragement for students
The digital divide has magnified gaps in educational equity for local students. You can help children feel more confident about their learning experience by writing letters of encouragement or making inspirational posters for kids that may be struggling with virtual learning.
Find out more »VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY – Record a Reading for Kids
Help bring literature to local students by reading a story and submitting it to us! We will have a YouTube playlist for all videos. To complete this project, you only need a book suitable for children and a way to record video. When you register, you’ll receive additional information, including how to submit your video. (It’s easy!) *2 story limit per reader
Find out more »Pack Food with the St. Gabriel AID Food Pantry
Join the St. Gabriel AID Food Pantry in unloading food donations, packing boxes for distribution, dividing large stable bags/containers into smaller containers, taking phone requests (bilingual Spanish/English), grant writing, and fundraising. This volunteer activity requires an orientation prior to beginning work which covers COVID-19 Health and Safety procedures, food handling, and Child and Vulnerable Population procedures. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes when volunteering. Please note that UWCM (United Way of Central Maryland) has required all…
Find out more »Volunteer(s) to assist in Community Lunch/Dinner
The UMB Community Engagement Center (CEC) is looking for volunteers to support its twice monthly Community Meals. Our Community Meals bring neighbors together with University students and employees. We use a local restaurant to provide grab and go meals for anybody that wants to stop by and learn about our opportunities at the CEC. The time commitment is just under 2 hours. Volunteers provide support with setting up the food tables, signing people in, passing out food, and breaking down…
Find out more »Volunteer Interpreters Needed
Thousands of families and unaccompanied children have come to Maryland seeking safety and refuge from violence in their home countries. Many have valid legal claims to stay in the US but require assistance to navigate the complexity of their case. A vital part of that assistance requires access to legal services in a language they can easily understand. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TODAY! Who can join? Spanish-speaking students, professionals or others who are fluent in both Spanish and English. What do volunteers…
Find out more »Volunteer(s) to assist in Community Lunch/Dinner
The UMB Community Engagement Center (CEC) is looking for volunteers to support its twice monthly Community Meals. Our Community Meals bring neighbors together with University students and employees. We use a local restaurant to provide grab and go meals for anybody that wants to stop by and learn about our opportunities at the CEC. The time commitment is just under 2 hours. Volunteers provide support with setting up the food tables, signing people in, passing out food, and breaking down…
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