Volunteer
Brookletts Place is an exciting nonprofit organization that thrives in part because of our dedicated and passionate volunteers. We offer a variety of fantastic volunteer opportunities and would love - and be grateful - for you to join us!
Our current volunteer opportunities are for the areas listed below.
If the current volunteer opportunities do not align with your skills or if you are unable to volunteer at this time, but would like to be informed in the future about upcoming volunteer needs that match your specific skill set, please reach out to Childlene Brooks, the center manager, at cbrooks@uppershoreaging.org or call (410) 822-2869 ext. 223.
Volunteers working in the kitchen for our Thanksgiving luncheon.
Meals on Wheels
Description: Deliver meals to homebound participants, pack meals for delivery
Contact: Brittany Middleton, Meals on Wheels coordinator, bmiddleton@uppershoreaging.org or (410) 822-2869 ext. 225
Special Notes: Mileage reimbursement is available and qualifies for volunteer hours. Click here to learn more about Meals on Wheels.
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Blogging
Description: Recommend topics for approval that would interest Brookletts Place members, including suggested titles. Write blogs that are 1,200 to 1,500 words long, include recommended hyperlinks to outside sources (if any), and email the blogs to Childlene Brooks.
Contact: Childlene Brooks, center manager, cbrooks@uppershoreaging.org or (410) 822-2869 ext. 223
Special Notes: Brookletts Place will review for final edits, select a copyright-free image to accompany the online article (unless the author submits a personal photo with the blog), determine the posting schedule for the blog, and reserve the right to decline any submitted blog. The link to the blog will be shared with each author once it is posted on the website. A link to the blog will also be posted on the Center's Facebook page. Visit the Brookletts Place blog here.
Schedule: Monthly
Fundraising Events
Description: Participate as a working member of the fundraising planning group and fulfill the responsibilities agreed upon as a planning group member.
Contact: Childlene Brooks, center manager, cbrooks@uppershoreaging.org or (410) 822-2869 ext. 223
Special Notes: Completing tasks at the fundraising event may be necessary. Each member of the event planning group receives complimentary registration, regardless of whether they complete their duties at the event.
Schedule: TBD based on date of fundraising event
General Administrative
Description: Provide various administrative support to the Center's staff based on their needs and priorities. Responsibilities may include organizing documents for filing, copying and distributing materials, handwriting thank-you notes to donors, posting member notices throughout the Center, conducting research, returning phone calls, and performing other related duties.
Contact: Childlene Brooks, center manager, cbrooks@uppershoreaging.org or (410) 822-2869 ext. 223
Schedule: Weekly or daily based on needs between the hours of 8 am - 3 pm