When you volunteer for the YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, you will be joining an 80+ year legacy of volunteerism and activism. 

Citizens who volunteer their time and talents are invaluable assets to the YWCA and our community. Volunteers increase and enhance the capacity and efforts of the YWCA to develop resources, provide services and advocate for women and families in Anne Arundel County.

A volunteer will benefit from the simple satisfaction of giving, learning new skills or building on old skills, and meeting new people in his/her community.

Download our Volunteer Application Form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Child Caregivers

Domestic Violence Program and Shelter 
Supervise and hang out with young children while their parents participate in a support group.  Requires fingerprinting and background check.
Evenings, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Tutors/Training

Star Academy
Help middle school children with their homework at Annapolis, Bates, and Chesapeake Middle School and recall the thrills of fractions and the scientific method. Requires fingerprinting and background check.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thrusday 3-4 p.m.

Domestic Violence Hotline

Arden House Shelter
Respond to domestic violence in our community and answer the YWCA 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline. Comprehensive training provided and long term commitment required. 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Have fun sharing your knowledge of budgeting, yoga, stress relief, painting, exercising and more with residents.
Evenings and weekends.

Sexual Assault and Crisis Hotline

Answer the 24-hour general crisis hotline, provide accompaniment for victims to the the police department, a hospital or other medical provider, and/or provide legal accompaniment.  Comprehensive training provided and long term commitment required.

General Office Assistance

Join one of the YWCA teams and help with daily tasks, without the brain-strain.

Administration
Provide clerical support, including data entry and reception. 

Domestic Violence Program 
Provide clerical support, including data entry, information and community resource referral, in-kind donation processing, and reception to the Intervention Services Department.


Special Events
 
A Tribute to Women and INdustry (TWIN) 
Join a committee to help plan next year's event, celebrating the achievements of women in our community.

A Tribute to Women of Color (ATWOC)
Join a committee to help plan next year's event, honoring young women of color in our community.
 
Annual Fundraiser 
Help solicit auction items or join the event steering committee, raising money for YWCA violence prevention programs.

YWCA Week Without Violence
Join the event committee and help raise awareness about domestic violence.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Join YWCA staff, volunteers, and community members in raising awareness regarding issues on sexual assault and its impact on our community.  Community events are hosted at different sites in the county.

Internship

The YWCA Intervention Services Department has an internship program.  Contact the YWCA Volunteer Coordinator at 410.626.7800 for more information or contact us by email.