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Volunteer Opportunities
Grassroots began as an all-volunteer organization over 30 years
ago and we still count on the help of hundreds of volunteers every year who make
meals, tutor children in the shelter, organize pantries, hold canned food
drives, and assist staff on the crisis hotline.
We welcome your help on a one-time basis or an on-going
arrangement. There are volunteer opportunities available at Grassroots for
all ages and interests. Please contact our Volunteer Specialist, Bonita
Hudak at 410-531-6006.
Volunteer Opportunities for Adults
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens Age 15 and Over
Volunteer Opportunities for Kids and Teens under age 15
Volunteer Opportunities for Adults
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Provide dinner for 20 people in the emergency shelter.
Please contact the Shelter Office to schedule.
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Provide dinner for 12 people in the Men's Shelter.
Please contact the Shelter Office to schedule.
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Hotline Volunteer: assist professional staff on the 24-hour
crisis hotline. Please contact the crisis intervention training
coordinator at 410-531-6006.
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Tutoring children and adults at the shelter. Monday
through Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
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General Shelter Duties such as organizing and doing
inventory of food pantries, freezers, or linen closets.
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Mentoring Program in the Family and Men's Shelters.
Must be 21 years of age and commit for 3 months.*
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Parties for the Holidays/Seasonal Activities*
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Clerical Work updating the referral database.
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Donation solicitation. Plan fundraiser at work or
school.
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Make Posters on topics such as nutrition, ABCs, shapes,
colors, numbers, animals, self-esteem.
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Make personalized products for clients - t-shirts, mirrors.
etc.
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Moving Team
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Handyman Tasks - painting, building, shelves.*
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Help with holiday donations.*
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Landscaping.*
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Cooking classes.*
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Develop a cookbook consisting of inexpensive, nutritional,
recipes, menus, shopping lists, time requirements.*
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Speakers Bureau - Topics such as financial planning, banking
basics, shopping on budget, how to get and keep a job, career planning,
resume writing.*
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Research homelessness and get involved in State/Federal
legislative process.
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Make curtains, placemats, rugs, afghans, or laundry bags for
clients.
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Make good quality framed artwork for client's rooms.
* Interview with Volunteer Coordinator required.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Specialist,
Bonita Hudak at 410-531-6006.
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens Age 15 and Over
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Provide dinner for 20 people in the emergency shelter.
Please contact the Shelter Office to schedule.
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Provide dinner for 12 people in the Men's shelter.
Please contact the Shelter Office to schedule.
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Special Friends Program - providing children with the
opportunity to participate in structured play activities. Monday
through Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
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Tutoring children and adults at the shelter. Monday
through Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm.*
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General shelter duties such as organizing and doing
inventory of food pantries, freezers, or linen closets.*
-
Parties for the Holidays/Seasonal Activities.*
-
Clerical Work updating the referral database.
-
Donation solicitation. Plan fundraiser at work or
school.
-
Make Posters on topics such as nutrition, ABC's, shapes,
colors, numbers, animals, self-esteem.
-
Make personalized products for clients - t-shirts, mirrors,
etc.
-
Help with holiday donations.(
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Develop a cookbook consisting of inexpensive, nutritional,
normal recipes, menus, shipping lists, time requirement.*
-
Research homelessness and get involved in State/Federal
legislative process.
-
Make curtains, placemats, rugs, afghans, or laundry bags for
clients.
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Make good quality framed artwork for client's rooms.
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Eagle scout projects.*
* Interview with Volunteer Coordinator required.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Specialist,
Bonita Hudak at 410-531-6006.
Volunteer Opportunities at Grassroots For Kids and Teens Ages 15 and Under
Please note that you must be at least 15 years old to work in
the shelter. Here is a list of service projects that are always needed by
the shelter.
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Provide dinner for 20 people in the emergency shelter.
Please contact the Shelter Office to schedule.
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Provide dinner for 12 people in the Men's shelter.
Please contact the Shelter Office to schedule.
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Collect items needed by Grassroots' clients such as
toiletries, household items, school supplies, snack foods, white socks, etc.
Please call Grassroots to receive a detailed list of times.
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Parties for the Holidays/Seasonal activities.*
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Donation solicitation. Plan a fundraiser at school or
with a youth group.
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Make Posters on topics such as nutrition, ABC's, shapes,
colors, numbers, animals, self-esteem.
-
Make personalized products for clients - t-shirts, mirrors,
etc.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Specialist,
Bonita Hudak at 410-531-6006.
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