Volunteer/Donate page

Two asylee seekers smiling and talking to a volunteerA volunteer helping an asylee seeker read a passage from a book

 

Donate Goods tab

Your donations are critical to the success of AWE. We are always in need of general food donations, and office donations. Below is a list of the most useful items, but we will accept other items that are not on the lists.

General items needed:

    • Powdered and condensed milk, cereal, frozen vegetables, cooking oil, spaghetti, rice, tuna, sardines, canned chicken, salt, garlic powder, butter, jelly, peanut butter, eggs, dried beans, potatoes, onions, honey, noodles, yogurt, cheese, flour (wheat, white, yucca, corn).

Office supplies needed:

    • Printer ink (HP Officejet Pro 8610), printer paper, post its, index cards, markers/crayons, colored paper,  large trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, pens, pencils.

If you don’t have these items just lying around and don’t have time to go out and shop, Walmart, Giant, Staples gift cards are also welcome donations.

Umbrellas are also needed for when AWE members go to events around the Baltimore area.

The Run With AWE section is for our annual fundraiser. We recruit people to run the Baltimore Running Festival and they must fundraise for AWE. Perhaps we can put “details coming soon” with the link to the festival? http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/  Date of the race is October 21, 2017.

AWE is also in need of clothing donations for our clients who have only the clothes on their back and those who are looking for jobs. To donate money or other goods or to arrange a tour they can contact info@asyleewomen.org

AWE also needs and accepts money donations. To learn more, visit our donate page. (link to Brian’s page)

Two shelving units with cans and other perishable items.  Two young adult volunteers shelving and organizing nonperishable donations.

 

Volunteer tab

We are always in need of volunteers to assist in the daily activities at AWE. If you are looking for a specific position that is not listed, contact Sr. Anne Hefner at ahefner@asyleewomen.org and we will be happy to match your skills, interest, and availability.

To volunteer they can contact Sr. Anne Hefner at ahefner@asyleewomen.org

Volunteer positions

    • Clothing Closet Assistant
      • Sort, wash, and hang donated clothing. Monitor the flow of clothing from donation to the clothing closet. Assist members with selecting the correct size and style appropriate for them.
      • Time commitment: Three hours, twice a week
      • Clothing Closet Assistant Details

A walk in closet with rows of brightly colored shirts

    • Community Activity Leader
      • Facilitate group activities for AWE members. Prepare the activity and gather necessary supplies before hand. Use the activity to help build connections to the community and to other members.
      • Time Commitment: Tuesdays 10 am- 12pm
      • Community Activity Leader Details

An activity leader explaining an activity to a volunteer and asylee seeker.

    • Community Connector
      • Develop a list of free activities and field trip activities in the Baltimore area. Update bulletin board with monthly free events.
      • Time Commitment: 1-2 hours a week, flexible date and times
      • Community Connector Details
    • Garden Caretaker
      • Care and maintain regular maintenance for the AWE Garden. Craft plans to help expand the garden spaces and research and apply for grants to do so. Identify materials needed to help the garden grow.
      • Time Commitment: Flexible hours and days, members are usually available to help on Tuesday mornings
      • Garden Caretaker Details

A young Asylee seeker working in a garden

    • Guest Speaker
      • Meet with the program director in advance to discuss your presentation topic. Prepare a 60-90 minute interactive and engaging presentation on the topic you wish to teach the AWE community members.
      • Time Commitment: 1-2 hours, flexible days and times, Tuesdays are usually best for members
      • Guest Speaker Details

A young man giving a presentation to a group of people

    • Lunch Chefs & Nutrition Promoters
      • Develop lunch menus based on donations received for 10-20 people. Prepare and cook lunches, keep an inventory of spices and needed products. Let the Program Director know when items get low. Open to cooking foods from other countries.
      • Time Commitment: Monday or Wednesday from 10am-12pm
      • Lunch Chefs & Nutrition Promoter Details

A woman’s hand putting greens into a bowl while a young boy helps.

    • Pantry Coordinator
      • Track and organize incoming donations. Assist community members with selecting food items each Tuesday and tracking what is taken. Maintain a tracking system for incoming and outgoing food.
      • Time Commitment: Tuesdays from 10am-12pm or 12:30am-2:30pm
      • Pantry Coordinator Details

Two volunteers restocking and organizing the pantry

The Run With AWE section is for our annual fundraiser. We recruit people to run the Baltimore Running Festival and they must fundraise for AWE. http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/  Date of the race is October 21, 2017. 

Baltimore Running Festival logo   Run with AWE team posing outside the Baltimore Ravens Stadium