Charles County Children's Aid Society needs volunteers for office duties weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 301-645-1561 or Info@childrens-aid-society.org.
Center for Children, an outpatient mental health clinic for children and adults, needs mentors 21 and older for youths ages 4 to 18 with a parent in prison, on probation or on parole. The center seeks minority men to be mentors. The program helps young people with emotional support, academics, life skills and character development. The center is also seeking Southern Maryland children of prisoners to participate. Call Sharon Groves at 301-753-4002, Ext. 130. The center's supervised visitation program also needs volunteers to monitor court-ordered visits between noncustodial parents and their children. A background check is conducted; training is provided. Call Ann Seely, 301-753-4002, Ext. 12.
Calvert County Historical Society needs volunteers to help inventory and transcribe records and plan events at historic Linden House, 70 Church Cir., Prince Frederick. 410-535-2452 or cchsadmin@calverthistory.org.
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St. Mary's Animal Welfare League needs foster homes, board members and volunteers to help with socializing animals, publicity, fundraisers and adoption events. Call 301-373-5659.
Birthright of Prince Frederick needs volunteers to work with pregnant women at its center on Steeple Chase Drive, Prince Frederick. Call Bari-tennette McKinley at 410-257-1402.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park needs volunteers to assist with group tours, weekend visitors, special events, children activities, the gardens and the museum store. 301-994-1471 or www.stmarysmd.com.
Port Tobacco River Conservancy needs volunteers for restoration projects. Contact Jerry Forbes at 301-392-9362 or jforptrc@comcast.net.
Three Oaks Center, a shelter for homeless men, needs volunteer monitors Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift a month at the Lexington Park shelter. Training is provided. Ruben Berry, 301-863-9535.
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Court-Appointed Special Advocate volunteers are needed in St. Mary's, Calvert and Charles counties to help provide a voice for abused or neglected juveniles in court proceedings. CASA volunteers work 10 to 15 hours per month and are screened and trained. Call Deanee Moran, 301-609-9887, Ext. 130, or e-mail casa@centerforchildren.org.
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital needs high school students and adult volunteers for various programs. Call 301-475-6453 or www.smhwecare.com.
Calvert Memorial Hospital needs volunteers to help in many areas, including the patient information desk, gift shop, emergency department, urgent-care centers and patient shuttle. Call Susan Stevens, 410-414-4523.
Univeristy of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center needs volunteers to help throughout the week, including evenings, in many areas of the hospital and at off-site facilities in Waldorf and La Plata. Training is provided. 301-609-4129.
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Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad needs ambulance drivers and volunteers for patient care and the auxiliary. No experience is needed; training provided. Call 301-475-8509 or go to www.lvrs.org.
Bay Community Support Services needs volunteers. For information, call Rachel McDermott at 301-863-8870.
American Cancer Society offers volunteer training in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. Call 301-261-6000 or 888-603-4304.
Calvert Healthcare Solutions needs help with fundraising activities and events. Contact Raymon Noble at 410-414-5628 or rnoble@chesapeake.net.
Pets on Wheels, a nonprofit therapy animal organization that visits nursing homes, hospitals and assisted-living facilities, seeks volunteers in Southern Maryland. Go to www.petsonwheels.org to review volunteer requirements or to submit an application, call 301-974-1635 or e-mail sharon@petsonwheels.org.
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St. Mary's County Emergency Services is seeking volunteer first responders. For information, call 301-475-4200, Ext. 2114, or e-mail emergencyservices@stmarysmd.com.
Alternatives for Youth and Families needs foster parents in Southern Maryland. Call Sarah at 301-884-0312, Ext. 122.
Best Buddies Southern Maryland seeks volunteers 18 and older to create one-on-one friendships with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Call 877-632-8339.
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland seeks parent volunteers to support programs and activities, committee members and leaders, and board members. E-mail info@bgcsm.net
Calvert Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to the homebound. 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
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