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Volunteers Needed For Tax Preparation!
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax preparation service, is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide, celebrating its 50th year, will be offering free in-person tax preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those who are older or who can’t afford tax preparation, at several sites in Anne Arundel County from Jan – Apr. 2019.
The program is seeking volunteer tax preparers to give advice and prepare tax returns on computers using a program provided by the IRS at each of the sites. In addition, appointment takers and client facilitators are also needed to schedule client appointments and assist clients at these sites. Every level of experience is welcome!
Orientation on tax changes for this year and training for volunteer preparers and client facilitators will be held on several dates from January 9-30, 2019. AARP membership is not required!
To learn about volunteer opportunities, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or contact Bob Welenc at 410-969-8303 or bob4taxprep@gmail.com.
Volunteer and Enjoy the Show
Volunteer Ushers and Greeters are needed for a series of concerts to be held on Saturday evenings on Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and April 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm. All Maryland Concert Series events are held at North County High School in Glen Burnie. Volunteers are allowed to stay for the concerts. Their mission is to provide quality, live entertainment to Northern Anne Arundel County and the surrounding areas, at a reasonable cost on a subscription basis. For more information about volunteering as an usher or greeter, contact Theresa Fries at theresafries@aol.com or 443 254-1315. www.mdconcertseries.org
The U.S. Army Field Concert Band and Soldiers Chorus: Sat. January 26, 2019, 7:30 PM
Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist: Saturday February 23, 7:30 PM
The Mahoney Brothers: Saturday April 27, 7:30 PM
Reach Out to Help Someone
The Center of Help’s newest program, the Maria de la Paz Youth Outreach Center seeks to provide activities that will help youth to feel safe, emotionally stable, and engaged. The program provides a safe community for youth to address everyday stressors, possible emotional or behavioral concerns, and other challenges that come with adolescence while strengthening their creative expression, academic skills, exploring STEM and vocational topics, and building character.
Volunteers have the opportunity to work directly with youth ages 12 to 17 from adverse backgrounds as a tutor, mentor, and/or assistant teacher, and ideally volunteer on a regular schedule, at least 30 min per week between the hours of 3:15 and 6:45 pm Monday through Friday.
A background check, application, and 45 minute informational interview/training session with the program director are required. Minors may volunteer as peer mentors. Contact Kirsten Clark, program director, at kclark@centerofhelp.org or 443-254-7313.
Polar Bears in the Park
On Saturday, January 26, Special Olympics Maryland will host the 23rd annual MSP Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park. Volunteers are needed to help set up the park! Before teams and individuals take part in this Maryland Tradition in support of Special Olympics Maryland Athletes, volunteers are needed to help set up the park in preparation for the upcoming week’s events.
There are also more volunteer opportunities throughout the entire week, between January 17 – January 26th at various times throughout the day. Shifts are available each day. Visit Special Olympics Maryland’s Volunteer Page to choose how you want to help out today.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Luke Weierbach at lweierbach@somd.org.
Make A Special Delivery
HOPE FOR ALL is in need of strong individuals who can assist with pickup and deliveries on Tues. Wed. and Thur. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30. There may be some Monday and Friday opportunities as well. HOPE can also use individuals or groups on the first and second Saturdays of the month. Time frame is the same 8:30 to 12:30. There is a very strong need in our county for human services. HOPE is the only agency that does the work it does.
HOPE For All is a Christian ministry whose mission is to provide basic human necessities (i.e. furniture, housewares, clothing and personal items) to families and individuals without sufficient economic resources. They collect donations locally and give them back out right here in Anne Arundel County.
Please call 410-766-0372 to schedule a time to volunteer.
Drivers Needed
The Anne Arundel County Food Bank in Crownsville is in need of volunteer drivers to pick up and/or deliver donations in a box truck. There are so many donations this time of year but they will miss out if they don’t have a way to pick them up. Drivers must be able to pass a DOT physical, and lift 50+ pounds. Hours are Monday through Friday (1 to 3 days per week), usually 9am until noon. Must have good driving record and experience driving and operating a box truck with lift gate.
Call or email Marta – marta@aafoodbank.org or (410) 923-4255.
Volunteer Groups Needed
The Anne Arundel County Food Bank loves volunteer groups, without whom, they would not be able to sort the copious amounts of food that are donated each year, and supply the pantries that served over 59,000 households in Anne Arundel County last fiscal year.
Now that it is the holiday season, and thanks to several large food drives, they have a great amount of food that needs sorted.
They are in need of groups to volunteer in December and January – if you are looking for a group project, please consider coming to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank to help sort the food that feeds so many people in need – in our own neighborhoods and communities.
If you have any questions or want to schedule your group, please email marta@aafoodbank.org, or call 410-923-4255.
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