Baltimore County has 20 senior centers located throughout the county as well as 1 virtual center. These centers offer many activities to engage the mind, increase health and wellbeing, connect to the community, travel the world and meet new friends.
Volunteering at a senior center allows you to share your professional or personal skills in a rewarding work environment. Each year, over 2,200 individuals volunteer in County senior centers. As nonprofits, volunteers are critical to senior center operation.
There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities available, including those in:
- Customer Service—Answer questions and provide administrative assistance at the front desk or in the staff offices.
- Creative/Technical Assistance—Individuals with training in graphic design, accounting, grant-writing, computers, social media, marketing, photography and more can help enhance the center’s operations and marketing efforts.
- Instruction—Share your talents by teaching others new skills.
- Leadership—Become a member of the and help raise funds and provide input to the programs and activities at the center.
- Supervision—Monitor the fitness room or Eating Together participants to insure a safe and enjoyable environment.