Brethren Disaster Ministries & Children's Disaster Services (Church of the Brethren)

Mission: Ecumenical effort that trains volunteers to provide special childcare in disaster locations. ( www.brethren/bdm)

Contact:  Roy Winter
            601 Main Street; P.O. Box 188
            New Windsor, MD 21776
Phone:  410.635.8748 or 800.451.4407 

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 Meeting Ground (Elkton)

   UCC Volunteer Ministries' Twin Maps Project visits Meeting Ground.

   Mission:  helps meet basic human needs and addresses the root problems that perpetuate the cycle of poverty and homelessness.  Meeting Ground bring together homeless and non-homeless persons in a context of shared life and work by providing hospitality, shelter, food and education.  (www.meetingground.org)

Volunteer Position:  Program Assistant Positions:  Kitchen Operations Coordinator, Retail Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, Maintenance and Grounds Assistant, Overnight Monitor, Spiritual Life Coordinator, Child/Youth Support.

Period:  September - August OR January - December

Apply by:  March 15 or September 15

Housing:  Housing available for individuals or couples

Minimum Age:  19 years
 

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 Religious Coalition For Emergency Human Needs (Frederick) 

Mission:  manages food banks and assists those with emergency, short-term needs to return to and maintain a state of economic self-sufficiency.

Volunteer Position:  Volunteers assist clients,  help coordinate special projects,  help maintain an up-to-date resource directory, participate in the computerization of office operations, work with local churches, and assist in the recruitment, training, and coordination of the volunteer staff.  (www.thereligiouscoalition.org)

Period:  September - August OR January - December

Apply by:  March 15 OR Spetember 30

Housing:  Shared apartment

Minimum Age:  19 years
 

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