Volunteer Southern Maryland

Fostering change through volunteerism to build a stronger community.

Summer Flex-time Program - The summer flex time program is designed to promote flexible work time during the summer while giving employees an opportunity to give back to the community. Employees may participate in the program during the month of July or, under special circumstances and subject to approval, other periods.

Volunteer activities must take place outside of normal work hours and if being completed at the college (e.g., weekend or evening hours for most employees) cannot be directly related to the employee's regular work activities.

Employees who want to participate should complete the "Summer Flex" Request Form. Submit the form to your supervisor who will in turn send a list of request to the appropriate division head for approval of requested days off.

CSM Employee Volunteer Opportunities - Employees are free to choose where they want to volunteer. The following are some suggested volunteer opportunities for CSM Employees. Click here to search for additional opportunities.

College Specific Opportunities

• CSM Concert Series

Volunteer and see great performances at CSM! Visit the CSM’s Events Calendar for more performance information.
• Leonardtown Campus Concerts - July 15, 22 & 29
• La Plata Campus Concerts - July 16, 23 & 30 & Chautauqua July 7-10
• Prince Frederick Campus Concerts - July 17, 24 & 31

Volunteers are needed 6:00-8:00 PM on performance nights to conduct surveys and serve as greeters and ushers. To schedule a volunteer shift contact Nkeshi Free-King at NFree-King@csmd.edu or ext. 7703.

• United Way’s “Day of Caring”
  Day of Caring was launched in 1992 by the United Way to encourage volunteerism and build relationships between local businesses and local human service agencies. Day of Caring volunteers save local non-profit organizations hundreds of dollars by performing essential tasks and projects.
  • Charles County - September 4, 2008, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Calvert County - September 10, 2008, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • St. Mary’s County - October 10, 2008, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

  To sign-up for “Day of Caring” contact Sarah Merranko (ext. 7367) by August 1, 2008 (indicate which county you are assisting). More information about “Day of Caring” service sites will be provided by Emily closer to the event dates.

Upcoming Events

• Greater Waldorf Jaycees
  Volunteer at a Classic Car Show to benefit Special Olympics at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees. The Greater Waldorf Jaycees were founded in 1969 with a mission of providing leadership through community service.

Sunday, July 13, 2008, volunteers are needed 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, Rte. 5 & 301 Intersection (behind Checkers in Waldorf)

To schedule a volunteer shift contact Bonnie Myers by July 10. Email info@greaterwaldorfjaycees.com or call (301) 643-2117. Rain date is July 20, 2008

• Spring Dell Center Inc.
  Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Spring Dell Center will be running a concession stand at the Regency Stadium for Blue Crabs to benefit the center. The times and dates of the games are as follows:
  • July 31, 2008 – hours scheduled be at the stadium 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • August 23, 2008 – hours scheduled to be at the stadium 4:30PM to 10:30 PM

  To schedule a volunteer shift contact Lyndee Waldbauer or Linda Markham by July 24. Email lwaldbauer@springdellcenter.org or call (301) 934-4561. You must be 18 or older to work at the cash register (alcohol is served at the concession stand). Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to volunteer per stadium policy.
   

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland
  Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland (BGCSM), a youth development organization, opened in 1999 as Calvert County Boys & Girls Club. The organization serves over 1,500 youth in seven Clubs throughout Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties providing after school programs.

Volunteers are needed at the following events:

• September 13 - Sparkle on the Bay Wine Tasting-North Beach Boardwalk
• September 20 - Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids-North Beach Boardwalk

Volunteers are needed to help with various duties at the events. To schedule a volunteer shift contact Jon Tucker at JTucker@bgcsm.net or call (410) 326-2200 or (410) 610-4533 at least two weeks prior to the event..

• Humane Society of Charles County Maryland “Bark in the Park”
  The Humane Society of Charles County, Maryland is a strong community resource and partner, which promotes compassion toward and the humane treatment of animals, by advocating the responsible ownership of companion animals.

“Bark in the Park” will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2008, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Turkey Hill Park, White Plains, MD

Volunteers are needed to help with various duties throughout the day. To schedule a volunteer shift contact Becky Stevens at specialevents@humanesocietycc.org or call (301) 645-8181 by August 29, 2008.

Ongoing Events

• Charles County Children's Aid Society Yard Sales
  CCCAS provides emergency assistance to families with children under the age of 18 living in Charles County. This emergency assistance can take the form of food, clothing, personal care items or monetary assistance for temporary/permanent shelter, utilities, medical needs, rent/mortgage, fuel bills, transportation or burial expenses.

Yard sale dates are:

• July 19, 2008, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• August 16, 2008, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• September 20, 2008, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• October 18, 2008, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

The Yard Sales are held at CCCAS, 3000 Huntington Circle, Waldorf, MD.

Volunteers are needed to help with various duties on the event dates. To schedule a volunteer shift contact Ms. Crystal. Email childrensaid@verizon.net or call (301) 645-1561, at least two weeks prior to the event.