Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services offers a variety of support services to the Department of Social Services and provides opportunities for many to contribute their time, expertise and good will to people less fortunate than themselves.

For example, you can participate in the following volunteer opportunities:

• Provide clerical assistance
• Assist with special events and fundraisers
• Deliver food baskets

To apply, print out the volunteer application and fax it back to 301-909-6331. Adobe Acrobat – Volunteer Application (PDF)

For more information, please call the Office of Volunteer Services and Resource Development at 301-909-6318.

We invite residents, businesses, public and private agencies and organizations to learn more about the many special projects designed to help build strong, integrated communities and foster independence.

For example, you can donate towards any of the following programs:

• Holiday Sharing - Donate food, toys and clothing needy families & children
• Send A Child To Camp - Donate equipment or funds for camp fees
• Senior Easter Baskets - Provide food and toiletries to homebound senior citizens
• School Supplies Drive - Donate needed school supplies for children in foster care, homeless shelters and transitional housing
• E Donations - We serve as a donations clearinghouse between the community and non-profit homeless service providers/faith-based programs. We gladly accept donations of goods and services. Please call our Donation Hotline at 301-909-6318 or email us at Edonations@dhr.state.md.us.

Interpretation Services are available for Non-English Speaking customers. Please contact one of the local offices for assistance.

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