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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“Holiday Helper” – Donate
Your gift can make a difference for a family in need this holiday season. Imagine being a child and waking up without a gift, or having the holidays pass without a warm meal. This is the reality for so many, but your gift ensures that families involved in our housing programs are gifted the clothes, books, and other items they need to truly celebrate the holiday season. Donate here: https://www.uwcm.org/donate
Find out more »“Holiday Helper” – Support a Family
There are more than 200 families available to support by individuals, groups, or workplace teams. You'll receive wish lists for each member of the family and purchase gifts that will bring smiles to faces of all ages. Register at the link below to participate in this program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVSEn0iXVc-o1k_Grgo2JpkIFVHTTFX8HLm4xIXnzS_4J2cw/viewform
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 Community Engagement Center, located at 16 S. Poppleton Street, is looking for volunteers (no more than three) to assist in the distribution of our Community Lunch and Dinner. At the CEC, lunch is distributed on the first Wednesday of the month, and dinner distributed on the third Wednesday of the month. Volunteers need to arrive on half hour before the beginning of the event.
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 »“The Christmas Store” Volunteers
Volunteers are needed on Thursday, December 9th to set up "The Christmas Store" which will begin on Friday, December 10th. Volunteers will assist in bringing in toys and other items and setting up the store in the Community Room at the Community Engagement Center, 16 S. Poppleton Street.
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