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United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
Serving Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, and Somerset Counties in Maryland

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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.