Young adult VolunTeam leaders Sammi, Elana, Alexis and Sarah are creating opportunities for their peers to connect, give back and make a difference — all while shaping what meaningful service looks like in our community. A VolunTeam is a group of volunteers who meet on an ongoing basis to make friends and do good. This […]
Volunteering is a core piece of our work at the Jewish Connection Network, helping people make new friends, connect to local organizations and live their Jewish values, all while benefiting greater Baltimore. We’ve been thoughtfully evaluating our many ways to engage in service with the goal of offering a more meaningful, individualized and efficient experience […]
Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (Giving Tuesday), volunteers in the Baltimore area donate hundreds of homemade casseroles to our annual Casserole Challenge, which helps provide much needed meals to individuals and families in need. But some volunteers truly go above and beyond. For the last several years, Stacy Harvey, alongside co-host Amy Goldberg, […]
It’s that time of year again! The school year is ending, camps are starting, and all of our routines are changing. Maybe this is the perfect time to do some volunteering! It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming commitment. Here are six easy and meaningful ways to give back this summer in Baltimore—there’s something here […]