Volunteer Southern Maryland is a community resource housed at the College of Southern Maryland. Volunteer Southern Maryland (VSMD) proudly opened its doors on July 17, 2002 after one year of planning. It started when a group of community members began meeting to assess the need for a volunteer center. Today VSMD is placing volunteers in various opportunities throughout the community. The primary role of VSMD is to recruit and mobilize citizens to meet local needs through volunteer service. VSMD provides consultation, training and technical assistance to businesses and nonprofit organizations that work with volunteers to build their skills in recruiting, managing, retaining and recognizing volunteers.
Dr. Merranko serves as the Director for the Center for Civic Engagement and Service-Learning. She has worked at the College of Southern Maryland for six years and serves as a full-time faculty member for the Department of Languages and Literature. Dr. Merranko is also an active volunteer for the American Cancer Foundation and serves as an advisor for CSM's Service Club.
Heather Zeolla
Heather is the newest member of the Center for Civic Engagement and Service-Learning, joining in April 2009 as the Coordinator, Service and Volunteerism. She enjoys volunteering her time at Lions Camp Merrick, helping children who are Deaf, Blind or have type 1 Diabetes. She is also a new member of the Greater Waldorf Jaycees and the Southern Maryland Women's League.
Julie Andrews-Walker
Julie joined the Center for Civic Engagement and Service-Learning in October 2006 and currently serves as the program assistant. She is also a life-long volunteer for the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, holding many titles with them, including: the chapter's treasurer, Newsletter Editor, and Webmaster. Additionally, she serves as the Co-chair for the Charles County Nursing Home Bingo Project.