Snow Patrol volunteers -- Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County and Citizens Corps Council are partnering to recruit and deploy church youth groups, families, Scouts and high school groups and adult organizations for the "Snow Patrol," to assist isolated seniors with medical needs and individuals with disabilities. Snow Patrol intake form for your group, Bill, bill@volunteerannearundel.org, 410-897-9207; www.VolunteerAnneArundel.org to download form.

Laurel Relay For Life -- Looking for team captains and participants and help with fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Linda Holt, 301-317-1220, lbholt@comcast.net, www.relayforlifelaurel.org.

Howard County's Relay For Life -- Volunteers needed on organizing committee and to form teams to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Relay will be overnight June 4-5, Hammond High School, Columbia. Jason Copley, 410-781-4316, hcrelay@hotmail.com; www.howardrfl.com.

STARS - Speaker, Tutors, Achievement, Retention, Success -- An initiative at Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel, works with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Adult male and female volunteers needed as mentors and/or tutors to work with students ages 16 to 24. Tutoring is Monday and Thursday, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m., in math and reading to help prepare for GED and college entrance tests. Work one or both days each week. Mentors are adult friends to the students and help with setting and reaching vocational, academic and personal goals for success. For volunteer experiences, www.starswatcher.wordpress.com. Gloria Coliton, 301-362-6045, Coliton.gloria@jobcorps.org.

Patuxent Research and National Wildlife Visitors Center, Laurel -- Opportunities for volunteers each month to become more involved in the mission of the refuge and research center. Some require a signed volunteer agreement which must be on file in the volunteer coordinator's office. Some volunteer positions available for 12 to 15 year olds, if accompanied by adult. patuxent.fws.gov. Application, Phil LePelch, phil_lepelch@fws.gov. 301-497-5565.

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.

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.

Hospice of the Chesapeake -- Seeking volunteers to provide support and companionship to patients, families and caregivers. 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, 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 volunteers to assist its blood collections staff in Prince George's County. Volunteers greet donors and provide them with essential reading materials, serve refreshments and observe donors for post-donation reactions to giving blood. Must be 14 years of age or older. Brief training provided; to register, ARC Volunteer Office, 1-800-272-0094 Ext. 1 or karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

Healthy Mentoring Matters -- Recruiting Prince George's County residents as mentors to give one year to work weekly with a mentee between the ages of 4 and 18 to provide support, encouragement and advice. 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.

Court Appointed Special Advocate -- CASA needs 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.

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