Additional Volunteer Opportunities available within the Archdiocese:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Consider a worthwhile cause to spend your free time! One of the wonderful ways to spend your free time is to further the work
of the Daughters of Charity mission and promote the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Working as a fund-raising volunteer
can be self-fulfilling in many ways. By offering your time you can: Experience how great it is to be a part of a collaborative effort
by working side by side with the Sisters; Support a needy and worthwhile cause; Provide a personal outlet for enjoyment and
creativity. If you are available to join our volunteer team this year, please contact us by phone (301) 447-7080.
APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS, SHIP VISITORS, ITEMS
The Apostleship of the Sea Ministry to international seafarers in the Port of Baltimore needs volunteer office workers to do
computer data base work(bulk mailing labels, donations, etc), and general letter correspondence typing, electronic and hard
copy filing, as well as monthly bill paying procedures. Just a few hours a week per volunteer, time and day are flexible. The
Apostleship of the Sea Ministry is also in need of men and women to become ship visitors for a time of four hours once a
week or once every two weeks. Training is provided. Requires driving a 7 or a 12 passenger van. Your ship visits schedule
(morning, afternoon, or evening) is flexible any day of the week. Also needed are gently used men's clothing, religious and
secular magazines, medals, scapulars, rosaries, prayer books/cards to distribute to international seafarers. Call Msgr. John
L. FitzGerald at 443 690 2447 for more information.
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LITTLE SISTERS NEED VOLUNTEERS -- Volunteers needed to help with Residents activities on Tues, Weds, Thurs. from 9:30
- 11:30am and Mon - Friday 2:00 - 4:00pm. You can help with just one of the days or more than one.
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OUR DAILY BREAD NEEDS VOLUNTEERS -- Go Green with Our Daily Bread! Did you know? On average, Our Daily Bread
serves between 500-700 people per day. A vast majority of our guests have a job(s), but do not make enough to make ends
meet. This summer finds Catholic Charities Our Daily Bread in the midst of a good problem! We will be the recipients of fresh
vegetables from a variety of sources, including the Mayor’s garden, and we need help to prepare these vegetables to be
served. If you’d like to help and are available on weekdays between 2-5p.m. Please contact us at: 443.986.9031.
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BEANS & BREAD OUTREACH CENTER, a Day Resource Center for the homeless in Baltimore City, is seeking a volunteer for
the meal program Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Volunteers assist with the set up, service and
clean up of a hot meal to 300 guests. Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age. Individual and groups of 6-8 people are
welcome. For more information, contact Erin Shutt at 410-732-1892 or erin.shutt@vincentbaltimore.org. Beans & Bread is a
program of St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXIT ORIENTATION FOR PRISONERS - Volunteers are needed to join other groups in giving a
monthly exit orientation to prisoners returning to society in the near future. The volunteer interns with Sister Dolores and
receives materials with information on services for the poor provided by St. Vincent de Paul and other religious groups. If God
is calling you to this area of prison ministry, please contact Sister Dolores at dchepiga@vincentbaltimore.org or call
410-662-0500.
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RECRUITING FOR CHRISTOPHER PLACE EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY -- Catholic Charities Christopher Place Employment
Academy is a 60-bed residential employment program for formerly homeless men. Each participant is engaged in the
process of change by utilizing the behavioral and cognitive tools taught them to during their stay, to help them transition from a
lifestyle of homelessness, incarceration and addiction. Christopher Place Employment Academy provides participants with
permanent and stable housing, substance abuse support, case management, and workshops on life readiness and finding
and retaining employment. Through intensive classroom instruction, group and individual sessions, participants are
motivated to take charge of their lives and pursue their goals. If you or your parish knows of men who are seeking stable work,
stable home, and a better life, we are currently recruiting for upcoming classes. Please help us spread the word! For more
information, contact Will Simmons at 443-986-9001 or Sylvia Scott at 443-986-9002.
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