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Service Learning

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    Ongoing Service Learning Opportunities

    Swanton Community Center is looking for students to assist with their monthly dinners. The dinners are held on the first Saturday of every month (except for December) from 5pm to 8pm. Interested students should contact Bill Lohr at 301.501.7482.

    Have a big heart and love helping others? Want to make a difference? The Maryland Special Olympics in Garrett County could really use your help. There are lots of opportunities throughout the year to work with the Special Olympics and make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own. If you are interested in more information, please see Mrs. Sessa.

    Garrett County Humane Society is always looking for students to assist with the care of rescued animals and getting food and supplies for pet owners who are in need of help. If you are interested, please contact Deb Clatterbuck at 301.334.4470 or 301.501.6559.

    Little Rascals Daycare offers opportunities for students to work with children through reading, crafts, and various other activities. If interested, please contact Shelly or Debbie at 301.334.4721.

    Students need to help with the Loch Lynn After School program for youth. If interested, please contact Elizabeth Gibbons at 301.334.0723.

    The American Legion Post 214 in Grantsville needs your help. The Legion has various activities they sponsor where they can use assistance. (Bingo, dinners, etc.) If interested, please contact Jerry Fritz at 301.895.5984 or the American Legion at 301.895.5247.

    The First Christian Church in Friendsville needs your help. They need people to help with moving and stacking wood, lawn work, clothing pickup and delivery, picking up trash and numerous other jobs. Please contact Pat Schmidt at 301.746.5829 or 301.746.5571.

    The Community Action-Brown Bag Program is in need of student assistance every third Wednesday of each month from 3:00-5:00 pm. Contact Carolyn Tusing at 301.334.9431

    Oak Park Church of the Brethren welcomes students who would like to assist with the church's monthly soup kitchen. Assistance is needed starting at 4pm through 6:30pm. For more information, contact Karen Ray at 301.334.7648 or 301.334.9761.

    The League of Women Voters needs students to assist with their Adopt-A-Highway Program. For more information, contact Henrietta Lease at 301.387.4241.

    Appalachian Parent Association Independent Living Program would like to invite students to come and assist with client outings. For more information, call 301.334.8449.

     

    Location Ideas for Service Learning

    Outdoor/Sports Opportunities
    Garrett Sports League 301.387.7114
    Special Olympics 301.334.3997
    Dept. of Natural Resources 301.334.4255
    Mt. Nebo State Forest 301.334.3296
    New Germany State Park 301.895.5453
    Herington Manor State Park 301.334.9180
    Garrett College Wildlife Res 301.387.3328
    Maryland Forests Association 301.895.5369
    Fire Department
    Deer Park 301.334.4120
    Gorman 301.334.2044
    Oakland 301.334.4120
    Kitzmiller 301.334.3323
    Local Government

    Town Halls:
    Deer Park:
    Loch Lynn
    Oakland

    301.334.4531
    301.359.8339
    301.334.2691
    Chamber of Commerce 301.387.4386
    Community Action 301.334.9431
    Habitat for Humanity 301.533.0600
    Ruth Enlow Library 301.334.3996
    Clubs/Organizations
    American Red Cross 301.334.3810
    Lions Club:
    Kitzmiller
    LaVale
    Oakland
    301.453.3433
    301.784.2409
    301.334.8201
    Crellin PTA 301.334.4704
    Nursing Homes
    Dennett Road Nursing Home 301.334.8700
    Oakland Nursing & Rehab 301.334.2319
    Other Places to Check
    Your Church Your Church's Number
    Daycare Centers N/A
    Animal Shelter 301.334.3553
    Christian Crossings 301.387.5303 or 334.6339
    Feed the Children 301.533.0492
    Historical Society 301.334.3226
    Hospice of Garrett County 301.334.5151
    Meals on Wheels 301.334.9431
    Food Pantry 301.334.3588