Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.

Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore currently has volunteer opportunities for office & clerical assistance, data entry, and special events. If interested, please contact us for more details.

Our member agencies also have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. For additional details, please call the United Way office at 410-742-5143 or email us!

American Red Cross- Lower Shore

• Administrative Duties during office hours
• Disaster Response on evenings and weekends
• Community Disaster Outreach
  

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lower Eastern Shore

• Mentor a child
• Special Events Volunteer

No experience necessary and training will be provided

Catholic Charities

• Administrative Duties, including answering phone, assisting with clients, and daily operations at the Salisbury location.             
• Food Preparation for Brown Bag Club Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Community Advisory Board members
• Special Projects Team Members

Basic typing skills and knowledge of basic office equipment is preferable for Administrative Volunteer. Persons volunteering more than 40 hrs/year must complete and pass a criminal background check at their own expense. Volunteers will also be asked to complete a packet of demographic information and agree to the Catholic Charities policy on Ethics and Confidentiality. Volunteers providing service which requires driving a Catholic Charities vehicle will need to provide a driving record at their own expense ($10).

Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care

• Answer telephone
• Deliver supplies and medications
• Greet family members

Minimum two-hour shifts: 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Old Ocean City Road office; anytime and day of the week at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Volunteers must complete a three hour course, background check, and submit personal references.

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay

• Troop Leaders
• Advisory Council Members
• Program Faciliatators
• Trainers
• Share a skill

MAC, Inc.

• Assist with Health Fairs
• Social visits with clients and families
• Phone calls to clients and families to check on their needs
• Assist with monthly groups
• Assist with blood pressure on Pine Bluff
• Assist with marketing and fundraisers
• Shop for clients
• Translators

• Meals on Wheels Food Delivery
• Senior Center Aides

Salisbury Substance Abuse Community Center Inc.

• Administrative duties, including assisting persons with referrals, meeting times and general information.

Wednesdays and Fridays 10am - 12pm / 12pm - 4:30pm. Must observe anonymity of guests attending the Center. Does not require a weekly commitment. Volunteers will be trained by the Executive Director.

Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services

• CASA Volunteers needed in Worcester County with a minimum of a one-year commitment.
• Transportation needed for teens involved in the SAGES program in Pocomoke on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Fingerprints and driving record required.