Individual Opportunities

At Volunteers of America Chesapeake we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups of any age and size. 

Here some suggestions on how to get involved. Of course, we always welcome your ideas for new volunteer opportunities!

  • Work with our Clients:
    • Bring your group to play bingo with our senior clients
    • Help a client improve or learn  how to read
    • Tutor our children
    • Assist an adult with his or her resume and job interviewing skills
  • Work "Behind the Scenes"
    • Organize an umbrella drive, snack drive, winter coat drive or toiletry drive to benefit one of our programs.
    • Host a Day of Service at our center for your school, religious group or community organization.
    • Sort donations and organize our clothing closets
    • Assemble toiletry kits
    • Assist with mass mailings
    • Plan special events like holiday activities, silent or live auctions, open houses, BBQ's and more
  • Help Sustain our Centers:
    • Paint and decorate
    • Maintain landscaping
    • Create murals or inspirational art
    • Revitalize and renovate our homes and buildings
  • Holiday Season Help:
    • Donate food to our holiday meals
    • Help set up, clean up and serve
    • Sing holiday carols, make Valentine's Day cards, decorate
    • Assist with gift wrapping

You can also volunteer by program. Click here for a complete list of all our services.

If you are interested in a particular opportunity, please:

  • Download a copy of our Volunteer Application
  • Email, mail or fax your completed application to the program or to our Administrative Office.

If you have additional questions please feel free to call the program contact directly or contact:

Volunteers of America Chesapeake
7901 Annapolis Road
Lanham, MD 20706
301.459.2020
info@VOAchesapeake.org