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September 2022
Underground Railroad Exhibit
Underground Railroad Exhibit Volunteer In 2021, the B&O Railroad Museum became an officially designated Underground Railroad site. 27 freedom seekers are known to have used the B&O Railroad system to flee slavery, 8 of whom passed directly through the Mount Clare Station, where the Museum is located. In September, the museum will be unveiling a new exhibit on the Underground Railroad, complete with immersive videos that share the stories of William & Ellen Craft, and Henry "Boxcar" Brown - all…
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Baltimore Children’s Business Fair
At the Baltimore Children’s Business Fair event, kids will create a product or service, develop a brand, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this one-day marketplace. The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers, and any parent seen selling to the customer or promoting the child’s product will result in disqualification from the competition.
Find out more »November 2022
Empower our next generation of leaders—Become a reading partner!
Imagine a future where all children have the reading skills to reach their full potential. Join Reading Partners Baltimore, and help empower young readers in our city! Reading Partners Baltimore is looking for volunteer tutors to help students become lifelong readers. No prior experience is needed to tutor, simply a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and one hour of your time each week. We’ll provide all your training as well as cover the cost of your in-person background check…
Find out more »August 2023
Reading tutor – Empower a child with literacy!
Imagine a future where all children have the reading skills to reach their full potential. Join Reading Partners Baltimore, and help make this future a reality in our city! Reading Partners Baltimore is seeking volunteer tutors to help students become lifelong readers. No prior experience is needed to tutor; simply a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and one hour of your time each week. We offer flexible in-person volunteer times Monday-Thursday during the school day at 15 school partners.…
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P-TECH School Virtual Mentoring
UMB partners with the P-TECH School at Dunbar to support high school students who are simultaneously pursuing both an associate degree and High School Diploma and who are interested in health professions. The PTECH school model calls for every student to have access to professional mentors to help guide them toward their professional goals, give general career advice and help students build communication skills. PTECH mentors connect with and coach students on a regular basis over the course of the…
Find out more »Higher Achievement Seeking Math Tutors and Mentors!
Higher Achievement’s model delivers educational support grounded in social justice principles. Our afterschool program for 5th-8th grade scholars combines academic enrichment with social-emotional skill building, culminating in placement in college preparatory high schools. Higher Achievement is seeking tutors specialized in math academic enrichment and homework support. Higher Achievement’s academic enrichment activities sharpen scholars’ math skills, get extra support in challenging concepts, and provide a safe space to grow and learn. During learning blocks, scholars participate in educational electives, work on…
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