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This Friday, 3/1, Celebrate 25 Years of The Shriver Center!

Yes, there will be cake!

Join The Shriver Center along with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners to celebrate 25 years of bridging campus and community. There will be archived materials (supported by...

Posted: February 24, 2019, 11:04 PM

College Gardens After-School Program Service opportunity!

Recieve a 096 Prac notation!

The Shriver Center is seeking service-Learning students for Tuesday or Thursday afternoons at College Gardens after School Program! Work with kids K-6th grade by helping them with tutoring,...

Posted: February 21, 2019, 1:06 PM

A NEW position with The Choice Program!

Check out the "Enrichment Coordinator" position!!!

The Choice Program's Enrichment Coordinator is a new position created to expand activities for youth and increase the capacity to offer enriching experiences in the arts, athletics and activism....

Posted: February 19, 2019, 4:21 PM

SPRING 2019 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGED STUDENTS

Easy Apply! Deadline - Thursday, February 28th!

AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SHRIVER CENTER: The deadline for application submission is Thursday, February 28, 2019 by 5:00pm.  No applications will be received after the deadline.  Only complete...

Posted: February 18, 2019, 2:20 PM

The Choice Program at The Shriver Center is HIRING!!!

Serve Maryland youth via mentoring & advocacy as AmeriCorps

Are you motivated to serve your community? Do you want to tackle social justice issues in a meaningful way? Are you dedicated to personal growth and the growth of those around you? Join us for a...

Posted: February 15, 2019, 11:35 AM

Reminder! Shriver Center Scholarships Available!

Community Engagement and Connection

Many UMBC students are involved with community engagement.   The Shriver Center manages and supports several scholarship opportunities, the majority of which are for 2019-20.  To see if you...

Posted: February 13, 2019, 3:19 PM

SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE

Looking for ways to connect with the Baltimore Community?

The Shriver Center still has some opportunities available for UMBC students interested in Service-Learning & Community Engagement for the spring 2019 semester: ARBUTUS ACHIEVERS...

Posted: February 12, 2019, 3:11 PM

UMBC VITA Needs Non-Certified Volunteers for Spring 2019

Students and Staff - Give Back to the Baltimore Community!

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!! UMBC's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is in need of non-certified volunteers who don't serve as tax preparers, but will work with clients entirely...

Posted: January 29, 2019, 1:26 PM

Baltimore City's Annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count

Data collection strategy to support "The Journey Home"

Sponsored by the Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, staff is in the process of planning for their annual Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) count and are in need of volunteers to...

Posted: January 21, 2019, 11:01 AM