Girl Scout camps -- Adult volunteers for summer camps in Prince George's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. Camps are for all ages; activities include crafts, games, songs and hands-on activities. Lori Davis, 1-800-834-1702, 301-638-5373, ldavis@gscnc.org, www.girlscouts4u.org.

Volunteer Center Serving Howard County -- In cooperation with CERN (Community Emergency Response Network), actively recruiting and referring community members to local nonprofit and government agencies who need volunteers for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery. Explore the possibilities at the following orientation and training sessions. Disaster Volunteer Orientation, Wed., May 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Volunteer Mobilization Center training for volunteers, Tues., May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., both at the Volunteer Center, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. Registration required for Volunteer Center programs, 410-715-3179, or pam@volunteerhoward.org.

Laurel Museum -- Volunteer needed to be assistant shop manager of the museum gift shop, 817 Main St. Requires about six hours of work each week, hours vary. Retail experience or experience ordering/inventorying required. www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org, or assist@laurelhistoricalsociety.org.

Hospice of the Chesapeake -- Seeking volunteers to provide support and companionship to patients, families and caregivers. Duties may include two- to three-hour weekly visits to help with letter writing, reading, transportation to medical appointments and other needs and errands. Julie Medlin, volunteer coordinator, 301-499-4500, jmedlin@hospicechesapeake.org.

Red Devils -- Volunteers needed to knit and donate chemo caps and scarves for local breast cancer patients. Red Devils funds services to improve quality of life for patients and their families, such as house cleaning, transportation to doctor appointments, preparing family meals and entertainment. Recipients identified by social workers and support staff at medical facilities in Maryland. www.the-red-devils.org.

American Red Cross -- The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross needs smiling faces to assist its blood collections staff at blood drives and blood donor centers in Prince George's County. Volunteers assist with providing a high level of customer service to donors and with caring for donors in the refreshment area after the donation process, specifically greeting donors and providing them with essential reading materials, serving refreshments and observing donors for post-donation reactions to giving blood. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. A brief training is provided. Register for training, ARC Volunteer Office, 1-800-272-0094 Ext. 1 or karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

Healthy Mentoring Matters -- Recruiting mentors who are Prince George's County residents to give one year to work weekly with a mentee between the ages of 4 and 18 to provide support, encouragement and advice. Mentors must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance, and complete a mentor application. Dana Bankins, Institute for Interactive Instruction Inc., dana@iiiinc.org, 301-776-4294.

Montpelier Mansion -- 18th-century house museum needs volunteers to give tours, work with children and help with office work, gardening and festivals. 301-953-1376.

Court Appointed Special Advocate -- CASA is looking for resourceful volunteers to "Speak Up for a Child" who has been abused or neglected and living in foster care. Ten hours per month to visit with the child and collaborate with social workers, parents and judges to secure the welfare of a child. Day and evening training sessions. 301-209-0491. www.pgcasa.org.

Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary -- Volunteers needed to work at Glass Place Gift Shop, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Shifts and hours vary. Kathy Lewis, volunteer services director, 240-456-4764.

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