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 | |
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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: |
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 |