Carroll County, Maryland
Volunteer Opportunities in Carroll County
Local nonprofits have tables at these events and need a few friendly people to help tell neighbors what they offer. No account, no application.
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- Trash Clean Up for Paradigm Firearms10:00 AM, Paradigm Firearms Training, Westminster10 spots leftSign Up
- Holiday Hope Kick Off10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, DK Jewelers, WestminsterSign Up
- Mission Food ProgramMon to Fri, 9 AM to noon or 1 to 4 PM, Westminster Rescue Mission, WestminsterSign Up
- Rides, Errands and Visits for SeniorsYour own hours, Close to your homeSign Up
Open Volunteer Dates
2 dates and 3 always needed
Coming Up
Trash Clean Up for Paradigm FirearmsParadigm Firearms TrainingSaturday, Nov 710:00 AMParadigm Firearms Training, Westminster10 spots leftSign Up for Trash Clean Up for Paradigm Firearms410-202-5591Good to Know
- Open to anyone willing to help
Holiday Hope Kick OffThe Shepherd's StaffSaturday, Dec 510:00 AM to 12:00 PMDK Jewelers, WestminsterStand with The Shepherd's Staff at their table and tell people about their work. They help Carroll County neighbors through hard stretches with clothing, coats, food and emergency help, and last holiday season their stockings and senior sacks reached more than 1,400 people.Sign Up for Holiday Hope Kick Off410-857-5944Good to Know
- Open to anyone willing to help
Always Needed
Mission Food ProgramWestminster Rescue MissionMon to Fri, 9 AM to noon or 1 to 4 PMWestminster Rescue Mission, WestminsterSort donated food, pack it into boxes and help hand it out for the Westminster Rescue Mission's food program, which stocks partner pantries and mobile food drops across Carroll County. From October to December it expects nearly 37,000 visits, the most in its history.Sign Up for Mission Food Program410-848-2222Good to Know
- Ages 16 and up
- Can stand and lift 50 pounds
- Background check if you come regularly
- Groups welcome on weekends
Rides, Errands and Visits for SeniorsCaring CarrollYour own hoursClose to your homeDrive a neighbor 60 or older to appointments, pick up groceries and prescriptions, stop by for a friendly visit or call to check in. Caring Carroll already has about 97 volunteers and is always looking for more. Once you are set up, requests come to you through their Assisted Rides system.Sign Up for Rides, Errands and Visits for Seniors410-775-5596Good to Know
- Ages 18 and up
- 1 hour of training and a $40 background check
- Groups and families welcome for chores
Lead an Activity or OutingTaylor's PlaceOnce a monthAround Carroll CountyLead something you love, like crafts, music, cooking or fitness, or plan the monthly Lunch Bunch or a field trip and host the day. Taylor's Place is an independent living community for adults with disabilities, and its members get together every week for bowling and community lunches.Sign Up for Lead an Activity or OutingGood to Know
- 1 to 2 hours to lead, a few to plan an outing
- Every member comes with a caregiver
Who You Would Be Helping
What we did togetherSuzanne's Free Water Heater Install from ASC Heating and AirThe Shepherd's Staff brought us Suzanne's need, and ASC Heating and Air installed her water heater at no cost to her.Read her storyThe Shepherd's StaffServing neighbors in crisis across Carroll County
From school supplies and food to clothing and comfort, they help people with what they need right now, and they are funded entirely by donors.
Every table is a chance for more neighbors to learn where they can find help.
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Tell us the day, the shifts, and how many hands you need. We put it on this sheet and the county calendar, and help fill it.
Request Volunteers- Paradigm Firearms Training
- The Shepherd's Staff
- Westminster Rescue Mission
- Caring Carroll
- Taylor's Place