Amidst the multitude of problems clouding today’s American horizon, there is a ray of hope. A wonderful trend is taking place in communities around the country: children are grasping the concept of being good, contributing members of society. As the need to extend a helping hand to neighbors continues to grow, our children are helping by donating their time, energy, and even their allowance money—and these many contributions have added up.
By Kimberly Spaulding
Hartford Special Interests Examiner
About Me
- Volunteer Southern Maryland
- 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.
