We are currently transitioning to a new volunteer search application. The new application will be available on Thursday, October 5. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this downtime. Existing agency and volunteer users will receive a separate notification regarding how to access the new application. Read more about the new application below.
Welcome to the Baltimore County Volunteer Center, an online volunteer center that connects people of all ages and abilities with local nonprofits and public agencies.
Our mission is to tap into the skills and talents of community members by engaging them in meaningful service. This initiative is supported by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. and sponsored by the Baltimore County Department of Aging.
In partnership with Galaxy Digital, the County will provide a free online tool to make finding volunteer opportunities even easier—to register as a volunteer or to search for current opportunities according to location or area of interest. Nonprofit or government agencies are also invited to create a free account and use this platform to advertise their volunteer opportunities.
Opportunities Sponsored by Baltimore County Government
Baltimore County Government offers a number of volunteer opportunities among various departments. Select a program link below to learn more.
- Aging
- Home Team—Help for homebound seniors
- RSVP—Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
- Long Term Care Ombudsman—Advocate for assisted living and nursing home residents
- Senior Centers—Volunteer at Baltimore County Department of Aging senior centers
- Animal Services
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Protection and Sustainability
- Recreation and Parks
Other Opportunities in the Surrounding Area
Baltimore County Public Schools—Volunteer for local schools
Register as a Volunteer
To get started:
- Read and accept the terms and conditions below.
- To register and search for volunteer opportunities, log in to the portal using the button at the bottom of this page.
Register as an Agency Accepting Volunteers
To get started, follow the steps below. Note: Nonprofits must have an active 501c3 status in order to be approved. Optional networking and training opportunities will periodically be made available to registered agencies.
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Nonprofit or government agencies interested in registering their location for participation in the volunteer program must agree to the terms and conditions, then email their completed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov.
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To register your agency, log in to the portal. (Available on October 5.)
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The Volunteer Center will verify your status as a nonprofit or government agency via your Employer Identification Number (EIN) provided on your MOU.
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Once your agency has been approved, you will receive notification of your approval and an explanation of next steps.
Read the Terms and Conditions
Please review the information below and agree to the terms to register with the Baltimore County Volunteer Center website.
The Galaxy Digital Get Connected Service (the "Service") is available to prospective volunteers who register to use the Service ("Volunteers") and to legally incorporated nonprofit or government entities, schools, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations recognized as such by the County and for-profit organizations that engage volunteers in direct client contact ("Volunteer Organizations"). The County provides the link to the Service as a convenience to the public solely for the purposes of allowing Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations to communicate regarding volunteer opportunities. The County reviews the application of each Volunteer Organization to determine eligibility to use the Service and may also review volunteer opportunities provided to the Service from time to time for eligibility for inclusion in the Service. Volunteer Organizations and the volunteer opportunities must be in accordance with the mission of the County and the County reserves the right to exclude an organization/volunteer opportunity not consistent with the mission of the County.
Use of this Site by Children
This is a general audience web site and we do not direct any of our content specifically at children. You must be at least 13 years of age to register with the Service. If you are under the age of 13, you may not register with the Service.
Terms Applicable to Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations
Your registration constitutes an application to use the Service and you agree to provide accurate and complete information. It is your responsibility to inform the Service of any changes to such information. Your contact with any Volunteer Organization or person and your participation in the Service is at your own risk. You will create a password to access the Service. You are responsible for all use of the Service by anyone accessing the Service through your password. You agree that Baltimore County is not liable for any damage, loss or injury resulting from your use of or participation with the Service or any of the volunteer opportunities associated therewith and you agree to defend, indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities or expenses brought by any Volunteer, Volunteer Organization or any third party that is related to or arising therefrom.
Disclaimer
Baltimore County does not provide any representations or warranties as to any of the information provided by or contained in the Service, other links, websites and Volunteer Organization sites, including but not limited to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the data provided in general or to any particular Volunteer Organization, recipient, or regarding any use or interpretation thereof. The inclusion of any organization or person in the Service does not constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect to the competence, suitability, or reliability of such organization or person by the County. Baltimore County disclaims any responsibility for errors or the accuracy of the information and for the application and use of the information beyond its intended purpose.
Baltimore County, Maryland additionally disclaims all obligation and liability for damages, including but not limited to, actual, special, indirect, and consequential damages, attorneys’ and experts’ fees, and court costs incurred as a result of, arising from, or in connection with the use of or reliance upon the information stored herein.
The Volunteer Organization or user hereby waives the right to file suit or make demand and forever discharges and releases Baltimore County, Maryland, its agents, employees, successors and assigns from any and all loss, liability, damage, claim, cost or expense incurred as a results of, or arising out of or in connection with the use of information stored herein or any reliance thereon, whether caused by the acts or omissions of Baltimore County, Maryland, its agents, employees, successors or assigns, directly or indirectly.
Read more about our terms and conditions.
Other Opportunities to Work With Us
- Academic Internships—The Office of Human Resources accepts applications for academic internships.
- Job Opportunities—Baltimore County offers paid opportunities in County government.
- Workforce Development—The Department of Economic and Workforce Development offers services to County residents seeking paid employment and apprenticeship opportunities.