Volunteer

Volunteers are an essential resource in allowing the YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County to offer the many programs, support services and events.  There are many different opportunities for volunteers – all equally important:

• Hotline Support and Client Advocate

  Answer the 24-hour general crisis hotline, provide accompaniment for victims to the police department, a hospital or other medical provider, and/or provide legal accompaniment.  Comprehensive training provided and long term commitment required. Please note that the hotline is manned 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week and volunteers are needed for all shifts.
  
  

• Childcare/Respite

  Supervise and engage young children while their parents participate in support groups or other YWCA organized initiatives.  Requires fingerprinting and background check.
  Monday - Thursday, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
  
  

• Tutors

  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 Thursday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  
  

• Professional Services & Skilled Trades

  The YWCA has an ongoing need for individuals or groups to assist in landscaping and/or routine building maintenance.  Duties would include light landscaping, gardening, cleanup, changing of light fixtures, ceiling panels, furniture assembly, light renovation, and other handyman work. Hours are flexible.
  
  

• Event Planning

  Join a committee to help plan and raise funds for one of the annual events that the YWCA organizes such as A Tribute to Women and Industry, A Tribute to Women of Color, Disco Magic Gala, the YWCA Week Without Violence, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and our annual fundraising campaign.
  
  

• 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.

Download the Volunteer Application Form. Or contact us at for more information.