The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County makes it easy for individuals, families, and groups to volunteer. We can assist you in finding a volunteer opportunity that utilizes your knowledge, skills, and positive energy. We want to help you to help others! 

Employment Opportunity! The Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County is offering one motivated individual the opportunity to spend a year serving in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County as an AmeriCorps*VISTA (domestic Peace Corps) member. Gain invaluable experience and new skills while supporting volunteerism and community activism. This is a full-time, 12-month position beginning in July 2008. Serve your community by joining a nonprofit organization that is a one-stop resource for service and volunteerism. In return, the AmeriCorps*VISTA member will receive a modest annual living allowance of approximately $11300, vacation & sick leave, along with extensive training, basic individual health insurance, and federal student loan deferment, as well as a post-service education award of up to $4725 to help pay for future college courses or student loans. See Press Release for more details about qualification requirements, a description of duties, and how to apply.
       

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An easy way to help support the Volunteer Center or any other cause you care about is through a new search engine powered by Yahoo! called GoodSearch. GoodSearch will make a donation to your favorite charity or school with every search. It doesn't cost you a thing — the money comes from the advertisers. We are asking you to support the Volunteer Center by using GoodSearch. Every time you do a search you contribute about a penny to The Volunteer Center! We need all the pennies we can generate because we are no longer supported by Anne Arundel County funding.

In response to severe flooding in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program is making 230 positions immediately available to assist in flood recovery efforts. CLICK HERE for a press release including all details about the program and how to apply.
   

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SERIES IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY: The following workshops being offered   at the Arnold campus of Anne Arundel Community College will help nonprofit organizations engage more volunteers and to use them more effectively. The cost per course is $40, which includes a $5 supplies fee.  For information on how to register, call the College at 410-777-2325. For information about course content call Fay Mauro at The Volunteer Center at 410-897-9207, or e-mail info@volunteerannearundel.org.

1. Planning a Volunteer Program (Course CMD374-301), 6 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Jun. 17, 2008 - Learn about: 1. How to conduct needs assessments; 2. Exploring the mission, vision and purpose of volunteer programs; and, 3. How to write position descriptions and budgets.

2. Recruiting & Placing Volunteers (Course CMD375-301) 6 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Jun. 24, 2008, - Learn about: 1. Developing volunteer recruitment strategies and messages; 2. Accessing underutilized volunteers; and 3.  Interviewing volunteers for optimal placement.

3. Evaluating a Volunteer Program (Course CMD378-301, Jul. 15, 2008, 6 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., and Nov. 14, 2008, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.- Learn about: 1. Deciding what to evaluate; 2. Assessing volunteer satisfaction, management and outcomes; and 3. Using evaluation information.

4. Supervising Volunteers (Course CMD377-901), Oct. 17, 2008, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.- Learn about: 1. Defining and communicating expectations; 2. Supervising and recognizing people with different motivations; and, 3. Developing a recognition plan.

HOMELESS RESOURCE DAY of Saturday, March 29, 2008 Serves Over 410 People!
This “one-day, one stop” event, initiated by County Executive John Leopold and organized by the Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, included more than 50 participating agencies. The event was held at Glen Burnie High School for individuals and families experiencing homelessness so they could access benefits, medical care, substance abuse resources, mental health counseling, and a variety of social services which could ultimately lead to housing and self sufficiency. More than 300 volunteers gave their time to attend training and make the day a success. For more about the event, see The Capital Article of April 5, 2008 and the Multimedia Slide Show, also provided by The Capital. 

Attention Donors!
 

The Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization – donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The VCAAC is an affiliate of the
Hands on Network and Points of Light Institute   
and part of a network of more than 350 volunteer organizations.