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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Towson, MD area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Rotary Club of Towsontowne‑Hunt Valley

     

    Rotary Club of Towsontowne‑Hunt Valley is a community service organization that supports local youth, charitable projects, and community improvement initiatives through volunteer efforts.

  • District 22‑A Lions Club

    District 22-A Lions Club is a volunteer-driven service organization supporting local causes like vision and hearing programs, youth services, and community projects. Volunteers help make a tangible impact through hands-on service and outreach.

  • Kiwanis Club of Towson-Timonium

    The Kiwanis Club of Towson-Timonium is dedicated to serving the youth and broader communities of Towson and Timonium by supporting a variety of organizations, ranging from high school Key Clubs to food banks and pediatric hospitals.

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Assistance Center of Towson Churches

    ACTC is a faith and community based nonprofit that brings volunteers and partner organizations together to serve neighbors who face food insecurity, economic difficulties and related personal and spiritual challenges.

Local Organizations

Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes.

Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 3 organizations
    Logo for Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc.
  • Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc.

    To protect our great natural resource, the Chesapeake Bay.

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    Logo for Reed’s Rescue
  • Reed’s Rescue

    To rescue dogs of senior age or deemed to be terminally ill from area shelters, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of decompensating in the shelter environment.

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    Logo for Rose of Sharon Equestrian School, Inc.
  • Rose of Sharon Equestrian School, Inc.

    To allow individuals with even the most medically involved conditions to harness the benefits of the human-horse bond.

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Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 12 organizations
    Logo for Neighborhood Companions inc.
  • Neighborhood Companions inc.

    To combat isolation, loneliness, and health concerns among our older adults in Baltimore County by offering not just rides, but genuine companionship and support.

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    Logo for Saint Vincent’s Villa (Catholic Charities of Maryland)
  • Saint Vincent’s Villa (Catholic Charities of Maryland)

    Inspired by the Gospel mandates to love, serve and teach, Catholic Charities provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need.

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    Logo for St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
  • St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

    To elimate systemic disadvantages so that all people are guaranteed fair treatment and the opportunity to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing, receive quality education, be employed at a fair wage, have access to healthy food and healthcare, share in prosperity, and reach their full potential.

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Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 7 organizations
    Logo for Back River Restoration Committee, Inc
  • Back River Restoration Committee, Inc

    To tackle issues facing the Back River, and we follow that up with a strong volunteer base ready to join in this fight.

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    Logo for Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, Inc.
  • Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, Inc.

    To engage, connect, and inspire people to preserve and restore the Gunpowder Watershed.

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    Logo for NeighborSpace of Baltimore County
  • NeighborSpace of Baltimore County

    span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">To enhance the livability of Baltimore County’s urban communities by protecting, restoring, and stewarding land for small parks, gardens, trails, and natural areas.

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Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 13 organizations
    Logo for Churches for Streets of Hope
  • Churches for Streets of Hope

    To bring high quality, compassionate care to individuals experiencing homelessness or who are otherwise in need, by mobilizing the faith community and others in Baltimore County, thus rekindling hope and aspiration in those we serve as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.

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    Logo for Hunger Free America
  • Hunger Free America

    To enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food.

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    Logo for Restoration House for Women and Children, Inc.
  • Restoration House for Women and Children, Inc.

    To provide emergency shelter and transitional housing for women and children experiencing homelessness and hidden homelessness in the Baltimore area.

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Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 25 organizations
    Logo for Gilchrist Hospice Care
  • Gilchrist Hospice Care

    To provide quality, compassionate care, counseling and support to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest.

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    Logo for Planting Words, Inc.
  • Planting Words, Inc.

    To help replace frowns with smiles, uplift hearts and communities.

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    Logo for So What Else, Inc. – Baltimore
  • So What Else, Inc. – Baltimore

    To improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for individuals of all ages.

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