Become a volunteer or refer someone Together, let’s connect social capital for mutual impact!
Building Stronger Communities Through Service
The UMBC Community Volunteers (UCV), by the Sherman Center and Shriver Center, is a volunteer bridge system that connects UMBC staff, faculty, alumni, and community members with schools and community organizations across Baltimore.
Why This Program Exists
- Many students in Baltimore communities are eager to connect with people with different experiences and perspectives.
- Relationships with volunteers can help young people see and explore their aspirations.
- UMBC staff bring knowledge, care, and lived experience that are valuable to building these relationships.
- Many community organizations already exist to support young people and their families, but are frequently in need of volunteer support.
How can you get involved:
Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Mentoring youth
- Tutoring students
- Career conversations
- Community events
- Educational support
- Professional skills sharing
- Early childhood programs
- Family engagement activities
Volunteer Opportunities
HIPPY
(Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
Empowers parents as their children’s first teachers through home-based early childhood learning and family engagement.
Volunteer connection: Supporting family learning activities and early childhood education initiatives.
Best if you are looking for:
- One-time volunteering
- Short-term volunteering
- Events
Maryland Invention Convention
Inspires K–12 students to identify real-world challenges and develop creative solutions through invention education.
Volunteer connection: Encouraging young innovators and supporting invention-related events and activities.
Best if you are looking for:
- One-time volunteering
- Short-term volunteering
- Events
Thread
Builds long-term relationships and supportive networks that connect young people, volunteers, and community members in Baltimore.
Volunteer connection: Relationship-building, mentorship, and consistent community support.
Best if you are looking for:
- Long-term volunteering
- One-year commitment
Baltimore is home to incredible organizations creating meaningful change every day. At the same time, we have thousands of members of the UMBC community- staff, alumni, and faculty with exceptional skills and talent willing to give back.
Our role is simple:
We are connecting social capital for mutual impact
Become a volunteer or refer someone
Together, let’s connect social capital for mutual impact!