Community Service-Learning is here not only to assist you in finding the right community service project, but also to help you get there quickly, safely, and with as little hassle as possible. If you have any questions about these and other agencies please visit our office in 1120 Stamp Student Union or call us at 314-CARE.

Shuttle-UM, Metro buses, and the Metro subway can deliver you to many social service and non-profit agencies. Shuttle-UM provides service to and from Silver Spring, West Hyattsville and College Park Metro stations, and in the vicinity of Greenbelt Metro Station. Several Metro buses also have stops throughout campus. You must have a University of Maryland student ID to ride Shuttle-UM with the exception of the College Park Metro, Campus Connector North, Campus Connector South, Courtyards Express, University View and all the evening services routes.

When using public transportation, you should be aware that you might need to walk a short distance between the final bus or Metro stop and your destination. When arranging your service experience, ask for explicit directions about public transportation and walking in the neighborhood of the agency.

CASA of MARYLAND
734 University Blvd.
Silver Spring, MD
Contact: Wondwossen Workalemahu
(301) 431-4185 ext. 234
Helps the Latino and low-income community of suburban Maryland. Provides employment services, English classes, life skills and vocational trainings, health education services, legal services, and food assistance.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #12 (University Blvd. & Merrimac Dr.)

CHILLUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1420 Chillum Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Contact: Kay Cadette
(301) 853- 0828
Volunteers help supervisors with activities planned for the day. They often include playing with children ages k-6 grade, helping with homework, and doing art projects.
Shuttle Route: Queens Chapel
Shuttle Stop: West Hyattsville Metro/Stop #10 (will require some walking. It’s a distance.)

COLLEGE PARK YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
4912 Nantucket Road
College Park, MD 20740
Contact: Harriet Nelson
http://www.ci.college-park.md.us, http://www.maysb.org
(301) 474-1210
Strives to prevent juvenile delinquency and family disruption through the provision of services that enhance family functioning and promote the social and emotional welfare of the community.
Shuttle Route: Rhode Island Avenue
Shuttle Stops: #5, #6, #13 (REI Shopping Center or Edgewood Road)

COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
1120 20th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Contact: Janell Jacobs, jjacobs@clb.org
(202) 454-6422 ext. 3022
Assists blind individuals in the metro area (including College Park) with mail, bills, reading, shopping, and recreational activities.
Metro Route: Orange Line-Farragut West

COMMUNITY BRIDGES: ADELANTE NINAS! (JUMP START GIRLS!)
817 Silver Spring Ave, Suite 306
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Megan Labriola/ Chrissy Keen
(301) 585-7155
Dedicated to early adolescent empowerment and leadership development. Works with at-risk girls grade 9-12 using arts, sports, outdoor ed, conflict resolution, communication training, peer mentoring, mother-daughter activities, community action projects.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: All school sites are on this route.

CRADLE OF HOPE ADOPTION CENTER, INC.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Michael Sheaffer
(301) 587-4400
This organization works to find permanent homes for foreign-born orphans. They also provide assistance for orphans by sending supplies to hospitals and orphanages.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #8 (Silver Spring Metro)

D.C. CENTRAL KITCHEN
425 2nd St., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact: Elizabeth Fish, efish@dccentralkitchen.org
http://www.dccentralkitchen.org
(202) 234-0707 Ext. 110
Uses refrigerated vehicles to efficiently rescue surplus food from restaurants, caterers, hotels, and other food service businesses. Once picked up, this donated food is brought to the kitchen and used to prepare 4,000 meals every day.
Metro Route: Red Line-Judiciary Square

D.C. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
1529 16th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Contact: Lavinia Balaci, lavinia@dcjcc.org
http://www.dcjcc.org
(202) 518-9400 ext. 246
The DCJCC Internship Program allows college and graduate students to develop skills in communications, event planning, youth development and community service management. Positions available year round.
Metro Route: Red Line-Dupont Circle

EASTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
300 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Contact: John Rynn Ph.D.
(301) 650-6660
A middle school with diverse population. Offers a communications-media arts program for students.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #10 (University Blvd and Dearborn)

FAMILIES FOREMOST CENTER: CHILD SPECIFIC BENEFITS
1109 Spring Street, Ste. 300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Yolanda Perez, yperez@MHAMC.org
http://www.mhamc.org
(301) 585-3424 ext 17
http://www.mhamc.org
Contact: yperez@mhamc.org
A community center supporting young families with children from birth to age 3. Services include: parent ed., health ed., ESL, education & family literacy, substance abuse training, community and family outreach, employment readiness, & computer skills.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #8

FOOD & FRIENDS
219 Riggs Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20011
Contact: Regan Davis, volunteerinfo@foodandfriends.org
http://www.foodandfriends.org
(202) 488-3968
Prepares and delivers fresh meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses in Washington, DC, suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. The service is free of charge and performed by volunteers.
Metro Route: Green Line or Red Line - Fort Totten

GREENBELT ADULT CARE CENTER
15 Crescent Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Contact: Marschelle Davis,
greenbeltadultdaycare@earthlink.net
(301) 507-6590
Provides medical care and socialization for adults with a variety of special needs. Adult care centers are located in Greenbelt, Bowie, and Brentwood. Shuttle Route: Greenbelt
Shuttle Stop: #17 (Ridge Rd. & Gardenway)
Metro Route: Green Line - Greenbelt

GREENBELT CARES YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES BUREAU
25 Crescent Road, first floor
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Contact: Judye Hering, jhering@greenbelt.md.us
http://www.ci.greenbelt.md.us
(301) 345-6660 Ext. 2016
http://www.ci.greenbelt.md.us
Contact: cares@ci.greenbelt.md.us
A community based, family counseling program, designed to foster positive growth and understanding. The tutoring program helps students who are having difficulty in their academic subjects. Shuttle Route: Greenbelt
Shuttle Stop: #16 (Ridge Rd. and Southway)

GREENBELT RECREATION DEPARTMENT
25 Crescent Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Contact: Julie McHale, ycbo@ci.greenbelt.md.us
http://www.ci.greenbelt.md.us
(301) 397-2200
Works with numerous community centers, indoor/outdoor pools, parks, and fitness centers. Provides activities for all individuals residing both within Greenbelt and outside the city.
Shuttle Route: Greenbelt
Shuttle Stop: #15 (Ridge Rd. & Gardenway)
Metro Route: Green Line - Greenbelt

HEARTLAND OF ADELPHI
1801 Metzerott Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
Contact: Bruce Nickelberry
(301) 434-0500
Heartland of Adelphi is a 216-bed nursing facility. Their residents range in age from 24 to101. They have a wide range of disease and disability services.
Shuttle Route: Adelphi North
Shuttle Stop: #8 (Presidential Towers)

HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9811 49th Ave
College Park, MD 20740
Contact: Jacqueline White, jacqueline.white@pgcps.org
(301) 513-5919
An after school program for grades k-6 where children play outside and inside for an hour. They receive a snack, do their homework, and another project such as arts and crafts, or sports. After school program hours are 3-6pm.
Shuttle Route: Powder Mill Village
Shuttle Stop: #11 (Edgewood & Rhode Island Ave.)

MARYLAND NATIONAL ABORTION RIGHTS ACTION LEAGUE (NARAL)
8121 Georgia Avenue #501
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 565-4154
http://www.mdnaral.org
Maryland NARAL works within the political process to ensure safe, legal and accessible abortion for all women, including low-income women and teens.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #8 (Metro Station)

MARYLAND NEIGHBORLY NETWORKS
5411 Berwyn Road, #203
College Park, MD 20740
Contact: Jennifer Knoll, middlekingdom@adelphia.net
(301) 441-8644
Provides residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist residents in participating in community activities or to provide assistance to the staff on duty in our houses.
Shuttle Route: Powder Mill Village
Shuttle Stops: #15 (Rhode Island Ave. & Cherokee St.)

METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON EAR INC.
35 University Boulevard East, Suite 300
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Contact: Rachel Lawson, volunteer@washear.org
http://www.washear.org
(301) 681-6636
Provides free media services, which bring blind, visually impaired, and other print disabled people into the mainstream rather than segregating them from society.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #10 (University Blvd. & Dearborn Ave.)

NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 770
Silver Spring, MD 20910-5600
Contact: Julie Hicks, info@canceradvocacy.org
http://www.canceradvocacy.org
(301) 650-9127
Mission is to lead and strengthen, to advocate for policy issues that affect cancer survivor's quality of life, advocate for change in the health care system. Mission to assure quality cancer care for all Americans.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #8 (Metro Station)
Metro Route: Red Line – Silver Spring

NEW HAMPSHIRE ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8720 Carroll Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Contact: Jane Litchko, janelitchko@mc.mcps.k12.md.us
http://www.mcps.K12.md.us
(301) 431-7607
An early childhood, reading magnet school with approximately 480 students. Volunteers are needed who are willing to share their expertise. A multicultural environment with children from 25 countries. Reading and math one-on-one volunteers.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #5 (Carroll & Piney Branch Rd.)
Metro Route: Red Line - Takoma

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782-1497
Contact: Donna Bettcher, dbettche@pgcps.org
http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us/~nwest/index.html
(301) 985-1820 ext. 2235
The closest high school to the University of Maryland has joined UMCP in an effort to allow students at both schools to interact. Students from Maryland can volunteer in the school, or be involved in research projects.
Shuttle Route: Queens Chapel
Shuttle Stop: #6 (Toledo Rd. at Bus Shelter)
Metro Route: Green Line – College Park, UMCP

PRINCE GEORGES ART COUNCIL
6525 Belcrest Rd., Suite 132
Contact: Ethel Lewis, pgac123@aol.com
(301) 277-1402
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Contact: pgac123@aol.com
Funds and supports the arts & arts-in-education programs in Prince George's County.
Shuttle Route: Queens Chapel
Shuttle Stop: #5
Metro Route: Green Line – Prince George’s Plaza

SHEPHERD'S TABLE
8210A Colonial Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: Heidi Ashton, hashton@shepherdstable.org
http://www.shepherdstable.org
(301) 585-6463
A resource center for the homeless and needy providing nightly meals, clothing, counseling services & free eye clinic services.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #5 (Metro Station)
Metro Route: Red Line – Silver Spring

SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY OF MARYLAND: SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM
7411 Riggs Rd, Suite 210
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 587-7217 ext. 15
Contact: Sandra Contieras
Volunteers work in a Spanish-speaking community to provide support, counseling, tutoring and other caring services.
Shuttle Route: Silver Spring
Shuttle Stop: #3 (Riggs Rd. at University Gardens) or #15 (University Blvd at National Wholesale Liquidator’s)
Metro Route: Green Line – Prince George’s Plaza

SPRINGHILL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6060 Springhill Drive
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Contact: Virginia Walker, Virginia.Walker@PGCPS.org
(301) 513-5053
Volunteers play with children ages k-5. They do outdoor activities, arts and crafts, homework, and more.
Shuttle Route: Beltway Plaza
Shuttle Stop: #7 (6001 Springhill Dr.) or #8 (Springhill Dr. & Market Ln.)

Literacy Internship Program
2115 Susquehanna Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Contact: Linda Macri, LM103@umail.umd.edu http://www.inform.umd.edu/arhu/depts/english (301) 405-3827
The literacy internship program allows Maryland students to gain 3 college credits and to sharpen their communication skills while serving nearby communities. Interns work as literacy tutors with at-risk high school students at Northwestern High School.
Shuttle Route: Queens Chapel
Shuttle Stop: #3 (Adelphi Rd. & Wells Pkwy.)

Community Service-Learning
1120 Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park 20742
301-314-CARE—http://www.csl.umd.edu—terpservice@umd.edu

Please Note: Inclusion in Community Service-Learning (CSL) resources is not to be interpreted as an endorsement for any agency or organization listed here. As with any off-campus opportunity, the University is not responsible for any personal injury or loss that might result from your participation. Participants are strongly encouraged to read and implement the Good Questions to Ask and PARE handouts available through CSL. Lastly, be aware of any special requirements or skills necessary to perform the service requested (i.e. construction, carpentry, landscaping) and do not feel compelled to execute tasks which are beyond your capabilities.
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