National Aquarium Volunteers Save $2.4M
BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials say volunteers have stepped up to help the National Aquarium, even with the economy slumping. The Baltimore Sun reports that 853 volunteers and interns worked at the...
View ArticleVolunteers Spend Saturday Helping To Clean Up Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All across the country, tons of plastic, styrofoam and garbage were pulled up and out of public lands. Mike Schuh reports some of the 180,000 volunteers nationwide were found here in...
View ArticleMuslims Serve Those In Need On ‘Day Of Dignity’
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This past week included news about the death of the American-born radical Islamic leader of al- Qaeda. But as this week ends, Mike Schuh has more on American Muslims who are trying to...
View ArticleSchool Gets Makeover Thanks To Volunteers & CSX
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All across the nation, cash-strapped school districts are turning to volunteers and corporations for help. Mike Schuh reports one inner city school was the center of attention for...
View ArticleVolunteers Plant Trees In Rain And Snow
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—In this weather, most of us are trying to find ways how not to go outside. So, who would think that this is a good time to spend a few hours volunteering to be out in the rain, slush...
View ArticleGuide To Holiday Volunteering
By Sara Blumberg During the holiday season, it’s important to remember those in need. One important way is to give back to the community and in Baltimore there are a ton of ways to do it. But planning...
View ArticleBaltimore City Group Launches Community Cleanup Program
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a day full of neighbors helping neighbors. Baltimore City’s Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program launches a community cleanup program. As Tim Williams shows us, even the...
View ArticleMaryland Zoo Holds Annual Volunteer Search
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you have a little extra time and the call of the wild, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore could use your help. The zoo’s annual volunteer search is underway and, as Tim Williams...
View ArticleProject Clean Stream Kicks Off Around Maryland
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Over the next few weeks, thousands of volunteers will come together across the state as Project Clean Stream kicks off in Maryland. Monique Griego has more on how local students are...
View ArticleCreative Can Food Sculptures Illustrate Md. Food Bank’s Yearlong Hunger Fight
HALETHORPE, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Food Bank says over 175,000 Marylanders don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Now–as Mike Schuh reports–they have found a creative way to get their...
View ArticleVolunteer Transforms Frederick Park
JEN BONDESON The Frederick News-Post FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Through the doors of a steel gate on Second Street in a small, enclosed park, Gayle Jackson sees endless possibilities for life and color. She...
View ArticleFive Fun Activities To Get The Family Outdoors
Photo Credit: Thinkstock September is practically around the corner, and that means another summer will soon be over. Make sure this summer is one the whole family will always remember by getting...
View ArticleHow To Volunteer On Your Next Vacation
Take time out of your upcoming vacation to help others who area in need. There are many organizations around the world that welcome traveling volunteers. Depending upon the organization and time frame,...
View ArticleLocal Organization Gives Back On Giving Tuesday
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. Alex Demetrick reports on the relatively new concept. Our Daily Bread Employment Center didn’t just spring up in...
View ArticleHow To Help After The Baltimore Riots
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View ArticleCitywide Initiative Hopes To Get More Baltimore Kids Reading
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A city literacy program is calling on more volunteers to pitch in. Amy Yensi reports the goal is to inspire a love for books in children. For one hour every week, Casey Smith...
View Article5 Meaningful Family Holiday Traditions To Incorporate This Season
Between shopping, get-togethers and travel, the holidays can easily be one of the busiest times of year. But at the end of the season, what you’ll remember most is the time spent with family. To make...
View ArticleStevenson Univ. Students Swap Holiday Breaks For Natural Disaster Volunteer Work
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For a team of college students, heading to New Orleans to help those still rebuilding their lives is anything but a typical winter break. “These are young students 18, 19, 20 years...
View ArticleRavens Give Back: Distribute Shoes And Socks To Needy Baltimore Children
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Members of the Baltimore Ravens were out in the community Monday morning volunteering at a local school. The players and staffers were part of a volunteer effort at the Collington...
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