According to the Points of Light Foundation, more than half of the American population lives in communities served by a Volunteer Center, why not Washington County?
• Communities across the state of Maryland and nationally have benefited from Volunteer Centers. 22 of Maryland’s 24 counties have had Volunteer Centers. Washington County deserves no less. • Connect people with opportunities to serve. • Build capacity for effective local volunteering. • Participate in strategic initiatives to mobilize volunteers to address community needs. • Support existing nonprofits, helping to recruit, train and recognize volunteers, freeing nonprofits to focus their human and financial resources on their stated mission. • Maintain a centralized database of volunteer opportunities and interested volunteers as well as civic groups and service organizations. • Facilitate collaboration among agencies to enhance grant procurements. • Develop and direct human resources where needed so as to strengthen the fabric of our community and solve its problems. • Provide invaluable work experience in supportive environments to volunteers, developing their skills while increasin
