Our listing of Maryland jobs and volunteer opportunities for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Maryland co-op or academic resource, you may do so using the red button above.
Guiding Eyes for the BlindAnnapolis/Bowie
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization that is looking for puppy raisers and sitters for future guide dogs. Volunteers that these puppies into their homes from 8 weeks to 15 months and teach these pups basic obedience, house manners, and provide socialization opportunities. We have regions in Bowie Md and Easton Md. We provide all the training (classes with pup once per week for @8weeks, the every other week for the time you have the pup), pay all veterinarian bills, sitters when you go on vacation. It is very rewarding to watch this 8 week old puppy learn about the world around them and have the potential to become someone's eyes. For more information please visit https://www.guidingeyes.org/how-to-help/volunteer/puppy-raising/ or email ctait@guidingeyes.org
Animal Assisted Therapy and Vocational TrainingBaltimore County
Come out for a free tour and see how you can utilize an 80 acre farm of opportunities to help motivate your child to succeed and be more independent at home and in the workplace using horse, dog, and occupational therapy services tailored to your child, or your groups specific interests and needs. One mom noted how her children did not sleep before their first occupational therapy session on horseback! After 4 sessions, her daughter gained enough strength, balance, and confidence to ride a two wheeled bike! In addition to hippotherapy services, and therapeutic riding, Taking The Lead, Inc. offers a unique life skills program and a vocational training program overseen by an occupational therapist. Empower your child to be more independent, explore employment, and gain hands on experience with real animals at a working dog and horse training facility, We help your family bridge the gap to meaningful employment. Vocational services include dog training, kennel assistant, vet technician, landscaping, and horse care. The therapist is happy to customize programs for your child's or your group's needs. Schedule a tour and meet the animal team today!
GilchristBaltimore county, Harford County, Baltimore City
Gilchrist Volun-teen Program - Do you love helping people? Can you give an hour and a half each week to make someone's day? Can you consider giving the gift of your presence to someone who is lonely? Gilchrist has volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14 to 18. We are incredibly flexible and work to create convenient schedules for all volunteers. Teens will not only have the opportunity to make new friends, meet other teens with common interests, but learn through an extensive two day training (16 hours) which will prepare them for service. The training hours can count towards service requirements. Volunteers will visit patients in skilled nursing or long-term care facilities to provide companionship, play games, listen to music, write letters, share memories and create art projects. Gilchrist provides medical care, counseling and support to people at every stage of serious illness, wherever they call home. Please consider joining our team and support this very important service in your area. We have trainings coming up April 6 and 7 as well as June 13 and 20. If interested, please contact our Volunteer Recruiter at johara@gilchristcares.org.
DRD Pool Management, Inc.Baltimore County/City, Harford County, Howard County, Carroll County, Anne Arundel County
DRD Pool Management, Inc. ia a commercial pool management company looking to hire students 15 years of age and older as lifeguards, head guards, and pool managers. Will hire over 1200 for the summer months and offer training as well as placement. Please go to the web site www.drdpools.com and submit an application or call 1-800-466-7665 to answer any questions or schedule an interview.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind - MarylandEaston
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization that is looking for puppy raisers and sitters for future guide dogs. Volunteers that these puppies into their homes from 8 weeks to 15 months and teach these pups basic obedience, house manners, and provide socialization opportunities. We have regions in Bowie Md and Easton Md. We provide all the training (classes with pup once per week for @8weeks, the every other week for the time you have the pup), pay all veterinarian bills, sitters when you go on vacation. It is very rewarding to watch this 8 week old puppy learn about the world around them and have the potential to become someone's eyes. For more information please visit https://www.guidingeyes.org/how-to-help/volunteer/puppy-raising/ or email ctait@guidingeyes.org
Youth For Understanding USANorthwest Washington
A non-profit international educational organization with partners in more than 60 different countries, Youth For Understanding is one of the world’s oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange programs. More than 275,000 students and their host families have benefited from the support and expertise of YFU. The YFU global network is united by the belief that full cultural immersion is the most effective means to gain the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural, interconnected and competitive global society. The global YFU network is united by the belief that curiosity about the world expands cultural awareness and acceptance of other ways to live, which leads to broader perspective and greater understanding. Selected to administer more government and corporate scholarships than any other high school exchange program, YFU has remained a trusted leader of intercultural exchange programs since 1951 because of its commitment to safety, reputation for quality, and exceptional support services. YFU's international exchange programs offer students the opportunity to see the world upload on our outbound study abroad programs, and for families to bring the world into their home by hosting an inbound international student. By hosting, you can give your family authentic exposure to not only a specific culture and language, but also broad, global thinking and international perspective! We're looking to send American homeschooled students abroad, as well as looking for host families to welcome international students into their home.
Brooke Grove Volunteer OrientationOlney
The volunteer program at Brooke Grove Retirement Village provides a range of volunteer opportunities for students age 13 and older seeking to earn SSL hours for their graduation requirement. Opportunities are available 7 days per week; mornings, afternoons and evenings. Attending Volunteer Orientation is required of all prospective volunteers: it is offered the last Tuesday of every month (except December) from 6:30 - 8pm. For more information or to register for the next upcoming orientation, call 301-570-7081 or email nheim@bgf.org.
SSL Volunteer OrientationSandy Spring/Olney
Brooke Grove Retirement Village provides a range of volunteer opportunities in a safe, low-key environment. We ensure students have the experience and documentation needed to fulfill their SSL requirements. All prospective volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation session first: they are offered the last Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8pm. To be listed to attend an upcoming volunteer orientation, email volunteers@bgf.org. More information is available at http://www.bgf.org/about-us/volunteer .
Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship ProgramVirginia, D.C., Maryland
The George Mason University Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program was established in 2007 by Dr. Lance Liotta, Dr. Emanuel Petricoin III, Dr. Virginia Espina, and Amy Adams to give high school and undergraduate students, who have an interest in STEM, access to real-world, hands-on research. Students work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology to solve hypothesis driven questions in Biochemistry, Biodefense, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Genomics, GeoInformation Science (GIS), Mathematical Modeling, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Serious Game Design, Sports Medicine, Physics, and Proteomics. As part of the 7-9 week full-time training, students: Gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge sophisticated equipment and technologies, Develop and exercise scientific writing and communication skills Explore STEM career choices through discussion forums and meetings with role models Develop and exercise creative skills, crucial to performing innovative research Hard work often pays off with participants' names published in scientific journals and their work presented at scientific conferences. Applications are available in the fall and are due January 31st.
