Adult Day Care of Calvert County Twanda Jones, Activity & Volunteer Coordinator/Ruth Lake, Executive Director 975 Solomon's Island Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-0133 director.adc@gmail.com www.adcofcalvertcounty.org/ Volunteer Activities: Helping with activities for elderly and disabled adult program participants. Other Information: Hours of operation: Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm. Students 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Must complete an application. Ark of Love (10) Ann Brown, Chairperson 5210 Auth Road, 4th Floor Suitland, MD 202-904-5273 annbrown563@msn.com alec0306@msn.com Volunteer Activities: Sundays 9:30-11:30 helping set up & assist the elderly in services. Other Information: Sophomores must work in the programs focusing on the elderly. Armed Forces Retirement Home Carolyn Haug (approximately next to Eagle Gate at) 140 Rock Creek Church Road Washington, DC 202-541-7627 carolyn.haug@afrh.gov Volunteer Activities: Recreation therapy (bingo, socials, games, etc.). Other Information: Must complete application (copies in campus ministry); must attend orientation session and must have proof of recent PPD (tuberculin) test. If under 14, must be accompanied by adult. Brookdale Woodward Estates Paula Gupta, Life Enrichment Director 14997 Health Center Drive Bowie, MD 20716 301-464-4400 paula.gupta@brookdale.com www.brookdale.com/communities/emeritu s-woodward-estates/ Volunteer Activities: Interact with residents, help staff with events and activities with residents, play games such as trivia and bingo. Other Information: Must attend orientation session and complete volunteer application. Bring in copy of recent PPD test (or facility can administer the test if necessary). Must be 16 years of age or older. Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center Thelma Burless 1150 Varnum Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 202-854-7719 tburless@provhosp.org www.provhosp.org Volunteer Activities: Transporting residents to/from activities, reading, one-on-one visits, assisting with leisure activities, serving meals, trip escorts. (tuberculin) test on file. Minimum age: 13. Orientation session required. Volunteer application required. Call at least 48 hours in advance. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Ms. Katie Richards 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 301-884-8171 x664 krichards@hmrmd.com www.charhall.org/ Volunteer Activities: Activity aide, friendly visitor, dining room attendant, library aide, etc. Other Information: Must be 14 years of age; must complete volunteer application; must attend New Volunteer Orientation Session. City of Greenbelt/Free Produce Distribution (10, 11, 12) Sharon Johnson, Service Coordinator Green Ridge House Greenbelt, MD 301-412-2480 cbatey@greenbeltmd.gov www.greenbeltmd.gov Volunteer Activities: Bag produce and deliver door to door to the elderly, June-September. Other Information: June-September: Fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30am-4:30pm. 1
Clinton Nursing & Rehab Center Denise Jackson, Activities Director 9211 Stuart Lane Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-3600 djackson@clintonnursing.com www.clintonnursing.com/ Volunteer Activities: Read to residents, assist with structured programs, escort and visit with residents, write letters. Other Information: Must fill out application. Must present current medical records with proof of current PPD (tuberculin) test. Must be 13 or older. Crescent Ridge Adult Day Health Center Sheila Smoot, Activities Director 7001 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-567-1885 ssmootofcr@gmail.com www.seniornetwork.org Volunteer Activities: Interact with patients--serving meals, reading. Other Information: Must be 16 or older. Must attend volunteer orientation. Hours of operation 7:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Dreams for Kids, DC Glenda Fu, Executive Director 301-742-7787 GFU@Dreamsforkids.org www.dreamsforkidsdc.org Volunteer Activities: Help at DFKDC events with children with physical/developmental disabilities. Other Information: Must register via the website at http://dfkdc.eventbrite.com/ East River Weekend Nutrition Program Evelyn Minor 3001 Alabama Avenue, SE Washington, DC 202-669-9526 Volunteer Activities: Serve midday meal, field trips, recreation activities with the elderly. Other Information: Saturdays from 9am-4pm. Call to set up date. Family, Friends, and Fun Ten Pin Bowling League Sherrie Miller Crofton Bowling Center 2115 Priest Bridge Drive Crofton, MD 21114 301-577-1798(h)/301-646-05989(c) SMILLER301MD@verizon.net Volunteer Activities: Bowling league for mentally challenged children and adults. Assist and cheer them on during games. Other Information: Saturdays from 9am-12:30pm, September 12th till the end of April (except holidays). Also a summer program. Must volunteer for at least 3 consecutive weeks. Forest Hills of DC Deborah Childs, Assistant Director of Activities/Volunteer Coordinator 4901 Connecticut Avenue Washington, DC 20008 202-777-3342 dchilds@foresthillsdc.org www.foresthillsdc.org Volunteer Activities: Assist in activities department; transporting wheelchair residents to programs within the facility; lead trivia groups; call Bingo, etc. Other Information: Must have proof of recent (within one year) PPD (tuberculin) test. Must be at least 13 years old. Must pick up application from campus ministry office. Forest Side Memory Care at Forest Hills of DC Marni Ewell 2701 Military Road, NW Washington, DC 20015 202-966-7623 mewell@foresthillsdc.org www.forestsidedc.org/ Volunteer Activities: Interact with elderly residents. Other Information: Must complete volunteer application and have proof of recent PPD (tuberculin) test. Must attend a brief orientation and tour. 2
Forestville Health and Rehabilitation Center Maria Robinson, Activities Director 7420 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747 301-736-0240 x 125 mrobinson@chs-corp.com www.communicarehealth.com/forestville.h tml Volunteer Activities: Interact with residents. Other Information: Must have proof of current PPD (tuberculin) test. Minimum age: 13. Student must complete application. G. N. Johnson Senior Program Regina Johnson 4817 Blagden Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20011 202-723-8537 rjohn9748@verizon.net www.gnjohnsonseniordaycare.org Volunteer Activities: Work with elderly dementia and Alzheimer's clients. Other Information: Hours of operation: 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday; closed holidays. Genesis Bradford Oaks Center Joyce Muldrow 7520 Suratts Road Clinton, MD 20735 301-856-1660 Joyce.Allen@genesishcc.com Volunteer Activities: Assist in activities. Other Information: Must call ahead for possible dates. Must have copy of shot records and recent PPD test. Must complete application. Genesis Health Care, LaPlata David Reifsnyder, Director of Recreation 1 Magnolia Drive LaPlata, MD 20646 301-934-4001(w), 443-404-0418(c) david.reifsnyder@genesishcc.com www.genesishcc.com/laplata Volunteer Activities: Interact with residents. Other Information: Must be at least 14 years old. Must give at least 48 hours notice before volunteering. Must complete application and attend Orientation Session. May need recent PPD (tuberculin) test. Genesis Health Care, Waldorf Center Ms. Samantha Guckert, Recreation Director 4140 Old Washington Road Waldorf, MD 20602 301-645-2813 samantha.guckert@genesishcc.com www.genesishcc.com/waldorf Volunteer Activities: Interact with residents. Other Information: Must give 2 weeks notice before volunteering. Must interact with residents. Must have proof of current PPD (tuberculin) test. Genesis Larkin Chase Center Ms. Quesnay Epps 15005 Health Center Drive Bowie, MD 20716 301-805-6070 quesnay.epps@genesishcc.com www.genesishcc.com/larkinchase Volunteer Activities: Spend 1:1 time with residents: Visit with, escort and read to them: assist with structured programs, pass out meals, and help at Mass and prayer services. Other Information: Must be 16 or over, complete application and attend orientation. Must have proof of PPD (tuberculin) test. Volunteer hours: 9:30am-12:00pm & 2pm-4:30pm. Helping Hands Adult Day Care Services - Clinton Eleanor Bonner, MS, RN 7121 Old Alexandria Ferry Road Clinton, MD 20735 301-856-5553 hhadultday@aol.com helpinghandsadultdayservices.com/ Volunteer Activities: Assisting disabled adults with games, reading, transporting to activities. (tuberculin) test if working more than one day. Must complete application. 3
Helping Hands Adult Day Services - Capitol Heights Evelyne Golding 5400 Norfield Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-736-6622 e_golding@aol.com helpinghandsadultdayservices.com/ Volunteer Activities: Assisting disabled adults with games, reading, musical instrument playing for residents, transporting to activities. (tuberculin) test. Must complete application. Must be 14 or older. Must dress appropriately for working with the elderly. Henson Creek Assisted Living Carol Gregg or Diane Poindexter 5075 Temple Hills Road Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-505-7230 hensoncreekalf@gmail.com www.hensoncreekhouse.com Volunteer Activities: Arts and crafts (simplistic), story telling/book reading/poetry reading, musical instrument playing, helping to maintain cleanliness of facility. (tuberculin) test. Must come to meet with contact before volunteering. Must be 15 or older. No short shorts or short skirts! Independence Court Regina Neal, Activities Director 5821 Queens Chapel Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-699-7900 www.independencecourt.com/communities /ich.html Volunteer Activities: Book reading, assist with grooming, transport to activities, assist with activities. Other Information: PPD (tuberculin) test not required. Must complete volunteer application. Must be 14 or older. IONA Senior Services Tania Gembala Sechriest, Volunteer Program Coordinator 4125 Albemarle Street, NW Washington, DC 20016 202-895-9419 volunteer@iona.org www.iona.org www.facebook.com/ionaseniorservices Volunteer Activities: Assist with senior fitness and other activities; serve lunch; talk with seniors; Saturday service to deliver weekend meals. Other Information: Must complete online volunteer application. Must have recent PPD (tuberculin) test if working in wellness and arts center. Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN Greater DC) Beth Wenger, Senior Program Manager (general #) 301-770-3200 (direct)301-461-2278 (general) info@keengreaterdc.org (direct) programsdc@keengreaterdc.org www.keengreaterdc.org/ Volunteer Activities: Volunteers are paired with a child or young adult with intellectual/physical disabilities to help them have fun and do athletic activities customized to his/her abilities and interests. Other Information: Must complete online registration form and attend orientation session. Must be at least 15 years of age. Program sites are in DC, MD & VA. Malta House Ann Boitel or Elisabeth Orchard 4918 LaSalle Road Hyattsville, MD 20783 301-699-8600 aboitel@victoryhousing.org eorchard@victoryhousing.org www.victoryhousing.org Volunteer Activities: Assist with activities with seniors; helping with special events, engaging one on one with residents, organizing and leading group activities. Other Information: Small facility (limited opportunities). Must complete volunteer application on website; parent must sign application. Student must call one week in advance cannot just show up at site! 4
Manor Care Health Services of Largo Kendall Meeks, Activities Director 600 Largo Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-350-5555 kendall.meeks@hcr-manorcare.com www.hcr-manorcare.com/manorcare/largo Volunteer Activities: Assisting seniors with games, reading, transporting to activities. (tuberculin test) and shot record; must complete volunteer application; must be at least 14 years old; hours are 10am-5pm, Monday-Sunday. Contact at least 1 week in advance to schedule. May require background/credit check. Maryland Senior Olympics Stacy Sigler Montgomery County Government 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 240-777-4930 info@mdseniorolympics.org www.mdseniorolympics.org Volunteer Activities: Help at a variety of Senior Sports Events in August and September. Other Information: Events in Baltimore and Howard County. Meals on Wheels See individual sites on website www.mowaa.org/ Volunteer Activities: Deliver meals to the homebound. Other Information: Must check with individual sites; weekdays only (can only do on weekdays that school is not in session); must be accompanied by adult participant in the program. Melwood Horticulture Therapy Program Marchesa Whittington, Program Director 9035 Ironsides Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662 301-599-7914 MWhittington@melwood.org www.melwoodrecreation.org Volunteer Activities: Assist in activities, workshops and field trips. Other Information: Provides therapeutic horticulture programs for people with disabilities. Must be at least 13 years old. Melwood Recreation Camp Marchesa Whittington, Program Director 9035 Ironsides Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662 301-599-7914 MWhittington@melwood.org www.melwoodrecreation.org Volunteer Activities: Assist with mounted and unmounted lessons for riders age 5 and older with varying abilities; assist with special events; assist with care and maintenance of horses and facility. Other Information: Provides therapeutic horseback riding programs for people with disabilities. Must be at least 13 years old. One World Center for Autism, The Camille Malik 1400 Nalley Terrace Hyattsville, MD 20785 301-618-8395 Camille@worldforautism.org www.worldforautism.org Volunteer Activities: Respite Meetings on one Saturday at various locations. Other Information: Must volunteer on Saturday of Respite Meeting for hours to qualify. Progressive Equestrian Therapeutic Services, Inc. (PETS) Kim Molhoek, Director Prince George's Equestrian Center Upper Marlboro, MD 20773 301-627-4308 (Barn phone/answering machine) petsincinfo@prodigy.net www.pgpets.wordpress.com Volunteer Activities: Assist in riding lessons. Other Information: Mid-March-August. Must complete volunteer registration form (available on website) and complete volunteer training. Must be at least 14 years of age. 5
Sacred Heart Home, Inc. Selena Boyd, Activity Director 5805 Queens Chapel Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-277-6500 x40 srbforbes@yahoo.com www.sacredhearthome.org Volunteer Activities: Assist senior citizens with group activities, visit for socialization and accompany seniors outdoors. Other Information: Must attend 15 minute orientation. Must complete application. May need recent PPD (tuberculin) test. No open-toed shoes. Sagepoint Senior Living Services (formerly Charles County Nursing & Rehab Center) Erin Young, Volunteer Coordinator 10200 LaPlata Road LaPlata, MD 20646 301-934-1900 x347 eyoung@sagepointcare.org www.sagepointcare.org Volunteer Activities: Dining room assistants, assist with activities and resident outings, friendly visitor, transporting residents to activities. Other Information: Must be 15 or older, complete volunteer application at www.sagepointcare.org/aboutus/volunteering/application/and interview with program director. Students are expected to work at least 20 hours. Spring Dell Center, Inc. (10) Ms. Sheeba Smith 6040 Radio Station Road LaPlata, MD 20646 301-934-4561 ssmith@springdellcenter.org www.springdellcenter.org/ Volunteer Activities: Sophomores: Work on projects and outings with clients. Other Information: Sophomores must work directly with clients. Must complete application (on file in Campus Ministry Office). Center connects individuals with disabilities to the community and employment. Thrive at Solomon's (Solomon's Nursing Center) Activities Director 13325 Dowell Road Solomon's, MD 20688 410-326-0077 x232 activitiesdirector@solomonsnursingcenter.n et www.thriveatsolomons.com Volunteer Activities: Wheel residents to activities, help with games and parties, paint fingernails, help with cooking and crafting, reading or even just sitting outside with residents. Other Information: Long-term nursing facility. Most residents have some level of dementia. May need recent PPD (tuberculin) test. Must complete tour and fill out volunteer application. Villa Assumpta Michele Gillis 6401 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21212 410-377-7774 x1145 mgillis@ssndba.org Volunteer Activities: Assist with crafts, and physical and mental activities for seniors. Other Information: Must contact on Tuesdays/Thursdays to arrange for dates. Must be 16 or older. Washington Center For Aging Services Bryan Reese '05 2601 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20018 202-541-6269 breese@wcasdc.org www.wcasdc.org/ Volunteer Activities: Friendly visitors, entertainers, activity assistants, mealtime assistants, assist with holiday activities. Other Information: Must be 13 or older, complete application and have proof of recent PPD (tuberculin) test. We Are Family Mark Andersen, Co-Director Washington, DC 20010 202-487-8698 marka@wearefamilydc.org www.wearefamilydc.org/ Volunteer Activities: Senior visits; grocery bag assembly and delivery to seniors; Saturdays. Other Information: No age limits; no orientation; no application; MUST email or call for site location (all accessible from Metro) and time to serve. 6
Woodmore House Assisted Living (We Care Adult Services) Ms. Elaine Harris, Social Worker 1717 Largo Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-925-1515 wecare1717@gmail.com www.wecare4u2.com/ Volunteer Activities: Assist with dining services, activity involvement to include but not limited to meal service and clean-up. Read to residents/participants, table games, sing alongs, etc. Other Information: Day Care Facility; need to complete application, agreement (copies in Campus Ministry Office) and present vaccination record. YAP (Youth Athletic Program) at Health Services for Children with Special Needs Simona Wright James DPR Therapeutic Recreation Center 3030 G Street, SE Washington, DC 20019 202-835-2776 (o), 202-748-4450(c) Swright-james@hscsn.org www.hscsn-net.org/ Volunteer Activities: Sports clinic on Saturdays (usually every other Saturday) for children with special needs. Type of sport depends on season. There is a break between sport seasons. Other Information: Must be 14 years of age; must complete application found on website. Site of clinic varies with sport but might not be at DPR Center. 7