Community Service Opportunities

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION CONTACT GREAT FOR?
Manna House Provides food & shelter to the homeless. Volunteers will manage, sort and organize the clothes room & select clothes for those in need. Esther Reaves
410-889-3001
mannahouseinc.org		 Direct Service
Upper school(US)
My Sister’s Place Provides shelter and support services for homeless women and children. Volunteers tutor reading skills to young women, babysitting & play board games. Rhonda English
410-325-8612		 Direct Service
US
Hampden Family Center Tutoring & arts enrichment for children in grades 1-7. Mr. Ali Danois
410-667-8710		 Direct
US
Villa Maria Continuum Offers behavioral health & special ed to children. Ongoing, long-term mentoring, 1-on-1 with a child in need. Direct
US
Sarah’s Hope Outreach Women’ & Children’s emergency shelter in Eastern Baltimore Co. Volunteers ages13+. Light clerical work, child care assistance. Orientation provided. Amanda Morgan
410-391-9155		 Direct
MS/US
Irvine Natural Science Center Trail upkeep & gardening Carin Smith
410-484-2413 ext 32		 Indirect
MS/US
YMCA Towson Branch “Y Sports” needs help with coaching baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, & volleyball; minimum age 15 410-823-8870
ymcamd.org		 Direct
US
Bykota Senior Center Share a hobby with a senior. Be part of the Eating Together program Julie Lynn, Director
410-887-3094		 Direct
MS/US
Pickersgill Assisted Living Facility Teaching computer skills.
Sing-alongs with piano accompaniment.		 Lindsey Meyer
410-842-0420
pickersgillretirement.org		 Direct
US
Pets On Wheels at
St. Josephs Medical Center		 Provides friendly pet visits to those receiving treatment for cancer through the Serpick Infusion Center Bernadette White
410-337-1479 (SJMC)
Or Vicki Rummel of
Pets on Wheels
410-913-5569		 Direct
US
Paul’s Place Volunteers to organize & distribute food & gifts. Also collection of toys/clothing
410-625-0775		 Indirect
MS/US
Gallagher Services Special Friends Program provides support to those who are developmentally disabled. Participate in activity programs. Direct
US
The ARK –Episcopal Community Services Short term emergency pre-school program for 3-5 year olds whose families are homeless or are in addiction recovery programs. Language enrichment through talking, reading & play.
410-467-1264		 Direct
US
MS OK with adult
Our Daily Bread Our Daily Bread is Maryland’s hot meal program, serving more than a quarter million meals to the hungry of Baltimore City each year.Volunteers prepare and serve a mid-day meal. Our Daily Bread Volunteer Line 443-986-9031 or
Patricia Newman @
Catholic Charities
410-547-5553
Direct
US
Students Sharing Coalition breaking down stereotypes and boundaries, improving low-income communities, developing self-esteem and leadership, learning about social issues, and becoming role models and leaders for the next generation
studentssharing.org/		 MS & US
League of Dreams Provides all individuals, regardless of their physical or mental capacities, the opportunity to experience the joy, challenges, and personal growth of playing the All-American games of baseball and softball.
leagueofdreams.org		 MS & US

SUMMER & SPRING BREAK SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION CONTACT GREAT FOR?
Paul’s Place Summer Camp counseling assistants
410-625-0775		 Direct
Upper School (US)
St. John’s Church Summer Camp on Butler Road offers inner city children a summer experience in a country setting. Field trips, picnics, visits to parks
410-472-1251		 Direct
US
Camp Amazing Grace Bishop Claggett Center
15 yr and older counselor-in-training program. Must be available for staff training in June
410-224-2498		 Direct
US
American Red Cross Logistical work at area blood donor operations. Provides training for volunteers Terry Karloff
410-764-4602 ext 1
my-redcross.org      		 Direct
US
Summer Mission Trip to Honduras!
July 4 - 11, 2008		 12 openings for upper school students and three chaperones.
Cost: $875.00 - which includes air fare, food, and accommodations
40 hours of direct community service.		 Direct
US
Spring Break Trip to Grace House A mission in the Appalachians in St. Paul, VA
March 16-22		 The work will consist of community projects in response to requests from the disadvantaged, elderly, and the disabled in the area.
Cost: Approximately $450
40 hours of direct service!		 Direct
US
Bridges at SP Academic and cultural enrichment program for highly motivated and underserved Baltimore City elementary and middle school students. Bridges builds self confidence, a lifelong love for learning, and aspirations for college and career. MS & US

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