Upcoming Service Events
Saturday, December 2 and Saturday, December 9 - Breakfast with Santa
This is event is a fundraiser for Grassroots Homeless Shelter. Volunteers can choose to volunteer for one or both dates, and should include this information when they register.
Volunteers are needed to run registration, seat guests, serve guests, clean up, and support staff as needed. The event runs from 8:00-9:30 AM, and volunteers should arrive at 7:00 AM and plan to leave around 10:30 AM. Volunteers should wear black pants and white tops. To register, please contact Cathy Smith at cathyvsmith@outlook.com. The deadline to register is November 28th, or once all spots are filled.
Breakfast with Santa takes place at Seasons 52 at Columbia Mall, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia.
This is event is a fundraiser for Grassroots Homeless Shelter. Volunteers can choose to volunteer for one or both dates, and should include this information when they register.
Volunteers are needed to run registration, seat guests, serve guests, clean up, and support staff as needed. The event runs from 8:00-9:30 AM, and volunteers should arrive at 7:00 AM and plan to leave around 10:30 AM. Volunteers should wear black pants and white tops. To register, please contact Cathy Smith at cathyvsmith@outlook.com. The deadline to register is November 28th, or once all spots are filled.
Breakfast with Santa takes place at Seasons 52 at Columbia Mall, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia.
Columbia Association Teens
Being a part of CA Teens is an opportunity to connect with your peers from all around the city. We volunteer every Monday to play games and tutor middle school students at the Supreme Sports Club gym. We also work to plan events to fund raise for local organizations. Join us! For more information, visit the CA Teens instagram @columbiatac.
Volunteens
A county-wide non-profit organization dedicated to connecting high school student with local service opportunities. Find school-specific service opportunities on the Atholton Volunteens instagram - @AHS_volunteens, or visit volunteensco.com for community projects.
Howard County Volunteer Center
There are a wide range of service opportunities listed on the Howard County Volunteer Center website.
Howard County Special Olympics
Volunteer and work with athletes with intellectual disabilities. Contact info@somdhc.org or go to somdhc.org for more information on how to become a certified volunteer.
Freetown Farm
Volunteer opportunities range from gardening, to stream restoration, to art projects, to carpentry/building projects, and more!
To sign up, please follow these three steps:
To sign up, please follow these three steps:
- Download the app "VOMO"
- Join the organization with the code: FREETOWNFARM (no space)
- Make an account and sign up for volunteer shifts!
Columbia Community Care Association
Volunteer tasks include "shopping" for specific families in need. You will receive a list with the family's name and address, along with a list of items they requested. You will go to the old Columbia Flyer building, near the mall, to gather up requested items and deliver the groceries to the families (you may request to shop for multiple families in one day).
Find more information here.
Find more information here.
ENGin Volunteer
ENGin pairs English learners with English-speaking peers from around the world to conduct weekly online speaking sessions. ENGin offers volunteers maximum flexibility: you decide when to schedule speaking sessions with your student. Find more information on the ENGin website here.
