There are so many ways you can help.

Volunteer Opportunities for Adults and Groups

1.    Provide dinner to shelter residents.   Please contact our Kitchen Manager, Dorothy Howard, at 410-531-6006 or e-mail to schedule.

2.    Make and deliver to the shelter bag lunches for shelter clients.  Please contact our Kitchen Manager, Dorothy Howard at 410-531-6006 or e-mail to schedule.

3.    Tutoring children and adults at the shelter.  Times to be arranged. *

4.    Lend assistance as a greeter at Grassroots.  Volunteer would welcome visitors to the building, accept donations, and direct visitors. Hours and days are flexible.* 

5.    Provide training to adults in shelter such as exercise training, craft classes, music lessons, etc.*

6.    Mentoring Program in the Family and Men's Shelters.  Must be 21 years of age and commit for 3 months.*

7.    Parties for the Holidays/Seasonal Activities.*

8.    Clerical Work updating the referral database.

9.    Donation solicitation.  Plan fundraiser at school or other location. Talk with our Business Manager, Anna Katz, for guidance and support at 410-531-6006 or anna@grassrootscrisis.org.

10.    Collect items needed by Grassroots' clients such as toiletries, household items, school supplies, snack foods, white socks, etc. 

11.    Help with holiday donations.*

12.    Assemble care packages of food for clients in motel program. See Volunteer coordinator for details.

13.    Develop a cookbook consisting of inexpensive, nutritional, recipes, menus, shopping lists, time requirements.*

* Interview with Volunteer Coordinator required.

Volunteer Opportunities for Youth Ages 15 and Over

1.    Plan and hold fundraiser at work or school. Suggestions and guidelines available.

2.    Provide dinner for clients in the Family and Mens’ shelters. Please contact our Kitchen Manager, Dorothy Howard at 410-531-6006 or e-mail to schedule.

3.    Make and deliver to the shelter bag lunches for shelter clients.  Please contact our Kitchen Manager, Dorothy Howard at 410-531-6006 or e-mail to schedule.

4.    Special Friends Program - providing children with the opportunity to participate in structured play activities.  Monday through Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

5.   Parties for the Holidays/Seasonal Activities. (Must be accompanied by adult) *

6.    Help with holiday donations.

7.    Make curtains, placemats, rugs, afghans, or laundry bags for clients.

8.    Assemble food care packages for clients in motel program. See Volunteer coordinator for details.

* Interview with Volunteer Coordinator required.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Bonnie Hudak at 410-531-6006 or .  Please leave a phone number so that Bonnie can contact you by phone.  Click here for a copy of our Volunteer Opportunities.