Getting Involved

YOU'RE INVITED!

Every Wednesday you're invited to tour our center, meet the staff and participants and experience our programs first hand. Plan to stay for lunch.

To schedule a tour email communityrel@familiesshine.org or call 410-778-7911.

 

BE A STAR!  DONATE!

Programs at the center depend on your generous donations and personal involvement. Every donation you make helps us to build stronger families in the community and every volunteer helps to increase awareness that stronger families are the key to a healthier community.

 

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Wish List

2010 Shared Opportunity Service, Inc. Wish List

 

Contribute to our Community Partnership Tax Credit Program (CITC)

For a donation of at least $500 your business can qualify for a Maryland tax credit. Support the Kent Family Center Community Partnership Tax Credit Program; an initiative designed to expand local partnerships to support a wider segment of at-risk families.

For more more information about CITC or to make a donation Donate NOW.

 

Dedicate a space at Shared Opportunity Service, Inc.

Name a space by making a major gift and receive community recognition for an individuals or organizations contribution in the community
Community Garden $25,000
Playground $50,000
Kitchen $100,000
To make a donation and name a space please Donate NOW.

 

SHARE YOUR STAR!  VOLUNTEER!

Make a difference to our families and help build a stronger community! Check out the job descriptions listed below to see where you will shine as a volunteer!

Community Volunteer Opportunities for 2008/2009

  • Assistant Running Coach/ Running Buddy -- Provide support and encouragement to girls in character development program while helping head coaches manage curriculum and plan special events.
  • Business/Administrative Assistant -- Support agency leadership with filing and record-keeping.
  • Front Desk Support -- Greet families and visitors, and answer the telephone.
  • Fundraiser Extraordinaire -- Assist in planning and implementing fundraising efforts.
  • Kitchen Donation Manager -- Collect food donations from ACME, transport back to agency, and weigh and record donations.
  • Lunch Chef -- Prepare simple lunches or special dishes with the help of participants.
  • Mentor to Youth -- Become a trusted friend and guide to a child.  Comprehensive training provided.
  • Parent Educator -- Support staff in encouraging healthy interactions between parents and children during parenting classes and special events. 
  • Spanish Speaker -- Assist Hispanic families during their visits to the agency, possibly including translating for staff during delivery of services or reading with Spanish-speaking children while parents are receiving services.
  • Work-out Leader -- Support parents during exercise/wellness class.  Could include providing encouragement during exercise videos or demonstrating a new skill, e.g. tae bo, yoga, aerobics.

  Interested? To become a volunteer email communityrel@familiesshine.org 

  or call 410-778-7911.