Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm
Encourage connections between people, the natural environment, farming and the cultural heritage of the Potomac River Watershed |
Gretchen Heinze
2001 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
301-292-5665
Website |
Gardening/landscaping, invasive plant clean up, general farm maintenance; administration work; picking up trash along Potomac River; maintaining trails |
High school, some middle school |
American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy, and service |
Debbie Russell
1875 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Suite 730
Washington, D.C. 20009
410-721-4304
888-603-4304
Website |
Form a Relay for Life team with parental supervision; be a member of the Life Planning Commission; help with Cancer Control Activities, set up and break down a Relay for Life; help with Power of Choice tobacco program within the schools |
Varies by activity |
American Red Cross
Provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies |
Mike Zabko
9255 W- W Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 507
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-2066
Website |
Administrative tasks such as preparing chests for shipment abroad; call for other opportunities |
15 |
Animal Control Services
The enforcement of all county and state laws and ordinances relevant to domestic animals |
Joanna Snow
10425 Audie Lane
P.O. Box 2150
La Plata MD 20646
301-932-1713
Website |
Donation drives for dog and cat food, pet toys; help with educational programs with schools and scouts; landscaping and yard work, building storage areas; photography for pet adoptions and lost and found |
14 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland
Enable children and youth to make positive life choices and to become capable adults |
United Way House
10250 La Plata Road
P.O. Box 2292
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-6433
Website |
Mentoring elementary school children |
16 |
Catholic Charities
Enable people to strengthen and rebuild their lives by serving those most in need, by supporting families, and by engaging the broader public in this work |
Beth Flynn
Catholic Charities Chas. Co Family Center
513 E. Charles Street
P.O. Box 487
La Plata, MD 20646
301-274-0680
Website |
Picking up trash in the parking lot, on playground and around the building; collecting needed supplies such as pillows, washcloths, paper plates, cups; fundraising |
16 or younger with parental supervision |
Center for Children
A children's mental health facility dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and children's mental illness through intervention, counseling and education |
Loretta Graham
6100 Radio Station Road
P.O. Box 2924
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9887
Website |
Prepare mailings, flyers, brochures; assist with fundraising and special events; yard work; monitor supervised visitation between non-custodial parents and their children (21 and older) |
Varies by event |
Charles County Children's Aid Society
Providing for the basic life needs of Charles County Children and their families on a short-term emergency basis |
Maria Bryan
3000 Huntington Circle
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-645-1561
Website |
General office tasks such as filing, answering phones; sorting donations including clothing, toys, food; cleaning in and around the office, copying and folding literature and stuffing envelopes; data entry |
16 |
Charles County Cooperative Ministry on Aging
Enhancing the life of all home-bound seniors through nutritious meals and telephone reassurance |
Olivia Baird
10250 La Plata Road
La Plata, MD 20646
301-392-6325
Website |
Delivering noon meal to homebound; making telephone reassurance calls/visits |
18 with a driver's license |
Charles County Public Library
Acquire and make available information, books, and other library materials that most closely match the needs of the residents of Charles County |
Emily Ferren
La Plata
2 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-9001
Website |
Assisting with special events or projects; helping with book bazaars in April and October; wiping down shelving units; shelving library items |
12 |
Chesapeake Bay Floating Theatre
Recreates the experiences of the James Adams Floating Theater in the early 1900's by producing live music, theater, dance, readings, etc. |
Peggy Palmer
4185 Indian Head Highway
Hughesville, MD 20637
301-743-3040
Website |
Set construction/decoration; costuming and makeup; stage management; lobby decorations; publicity and advertising, box office attendant; ushering |
13 |
Chesapeake-Potomac Home Health Agency
Dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective home health services to residents |
Dolores Martin
7627 Leonardtown Road
Hughesville, MD 20637
304-274-9000 |
Making admission packets; photocopying; making blank medical records |
16 |
Christmas in April, Charles County
Dedicated to keeping low-income elderly and disabled homeowners living in dignity and decency through home repair and rehabilitation services |
Martha St. Clair
10250 La Plata Road
La Plata, MD 20646
301-392-0202
Website |
One-day event for painting and yard work. Year-round activities are possible |
14 |
Churches/Religious Organizations: Peace Lutheran Church
Serving the needs of individuals and communities locally and internationally |
Judy Rudolf
401 E. Smallwood Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-374-6587 |
Stocking food in pantry; distributing food to recipients at pantry, under supervision of adult church members |
High school |
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
Inspire girls with the highest ideals so they may become happy and resourceful citizens. |
LaDonna Mohler
Southern MD and Prince George's
Livingston Square Shopping Center
9550 Livingston Road, D-1
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-449-5690/91
Website |
Yard work, painting, cleaning up Camp Winoma; helping with troop activities; teaching songs, crafts, and games at summer camp; teaching Scouts a special skill such as a sport, dancing, photography, craft, etc.; set-up, cleanup, camping, helping with younger Scouts at a Scout event |
13 |
Habitat for Humanity in Charles County, Inc.
A Christian based ministry that builds decent and affordable housing for families in need |
Tonya Snipes
10250 La Plata Road
La Plata, MD 2064
301-392-0770
Website |
Construction activities such as painting, lumber, yard work, dry wall, vinyl; office administration |
16 |
Health Partners Clinic
Providing medical and dental care by qualified , non-paid volunteers |
Toni Harris
3070 Crain Highway, Suite 101
Waldorf, MD 20601
301-645-3556 |
Project/special event support; clerical assistance; yard work and landscaping; making educational packets |
17 |
Humane Society
Operates its own shelter for pets, plus humane and environmental education programs and resources |
Dawn Nevitt
71 Industrial Park Drive
Waldorf, MD 20604
301-645-8181
Website |
Assist at shelter with cleaning, feeding, and caring for animals; help with younger children with crafts and activities at Kind Club; review and offer feedback on educational videos; assist with fundraising activities; redesigning/preparing educational pamphlets |
14 |
Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation
Support and encourage individuals, the families and the community |
Sonie Jones
P.O. Box 1794
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9900 |
Preparing food packages, and/or outreach packets; making telephone calls; clerical assistance, helping with special events |
14 |
March of Dimes, Southern Maryland
Improve the health of babies through research, advocacy, community service and education |
Jennifer Abell
9430 May Day Street
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-2235 |
aking educational packets; data entry; envelope stuffing/mail preparation; filing; answering phones |
None |
On Our Own of Charles Co., Inc.
Provides self-help, advocacy, and support programs for persons with mental health disorders |
Lillian Bowie
P.O. Box 1651
White Plains, MD 20695
301-392-1840 |
Clerical and office support; collecting food, clothing and furniture; teaching life/organizational skills |
18 |
Share Food Network
For volunteer service and $16, participants purchase fresh, nutritious food worth approximately $35 |
Nicochika Twitty
5170 Lawrence Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
301-864-3115 ext. 11
Website |
Packing and distributing food at local sites monthly |
13 unaccompanied
|
Southern Maryland MEDBANK
Assist low-income, chronically ill patients in receiving free prescription medication |
Sandy Smith
226 Merrimac Court
1st Floor
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-414-7416
Website |
Compilation of data; community outreach activities (not fundraising); preparing educational packets; telephone and referrals; filing and data entry |
16 |
Special Olympics Maryland Charles County
Year-round program of athletic conditioning, training and competition for individuals with developmental disabilities |
Marilyn Borrell
8190 Port Tobacco Road
Port Tobacco, MD 20677
301-934-0137
Website |
Assisting coaches at practice; playing on unified sports programs; organizing small crafts, carnival games, etc. at Spring Games; serve as escorts at local events (must be 16) ; officiate/ keep score at local events (must be certified) |
8 |
Tri-County Youth Services
Provides a compassionate environment for youth and their families to learn how to communicate more creatively |
Belinda Williams
75 Industrial Park Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-843-2960
Website |
Painting indoors; upkeep of yard and parking lot; assistance with homework after school; making educational packets; facilitation/co-facilitation of children's activities |
16 |
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland, Inc.
Dedicated to the inclusion of all people with disabilities into everyday life. |
Summer Collins
211 Chinquapin Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
301-863-8870
Website |
Landscaping/yard work; help with phones; website help; volunteer during certain special events |
16 |
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