Adult Volunteers

The Harford County Teen Court will be offering training for youth and adult volunteers on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at the Harford County District Court at 2 S. Bond St. in Bel Air. The Teen Court was piloted last spring and is approaching its first year of operation as a diversion program that provides first-time, non-violent youth offenders with a second chance. Offenders agree to participate in the Teen Court program and, if successful, avoid becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.

Success in Style, which provides free business wardrobes to disadvantaged men and women, is seeking teen and adult volunteers. No prior fashion experience necessary. Volunteers work one-on-one with each client, providing a fashion consultation and wardrobe selections, and also sort and process clothing. Volunteer opportunities available on Wednesdays in the Laurel office at the North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center, 9900 Washington Blvd. To volunteer, contact successinstyle@verizon.net or 410-750-6475.

SCHOOL IS OPEN, and it's time to volunteer. Local schools offer possibilities to help them provide an excellent place to learn. Volunteering is a direct way to become involved with the community on a flexible schedule. It's a way to meet children of all ages and other adults. Older adults can reconnect with young people. Moms and dads can learn how their children's peers act among friends. Volunteer work can be a bridge to a career in education or related fields. Those interested in art or literature can volunteer in the art room or library.

The Harford County Teen Court will be offering training for youth and adult volunteers on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at the Harford County District Court at 2 S. Bond St. in Bel Air. The Teen Court was piloted last spring and is approaching its first year of operation as a diversion program that provides first-time, non-violent youth offenders with a second chance. Offenders agree to participate in the Teen Court program and, if successful, avoid becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.

AS MOUNT AIRY continues to grow, a sense remains that young people still need to travel to larger communities for entertainment or other youth-oriented activities. The partnership for a Healthier Carroll County Inc. wants to see that change with the establishment of a youth board in Mount Airy. The Alliance Project, an initiative established by the private, nonprofit group, has been trying for eight months to recruit adult organizers and role models, with no luck. "We need active, invigorated adults that recognize the value of youth and also recognize the importance to provide opportunities for youth to grow and develop," said Lorelei LaFleur, administrative assistant for the alliance.

All around Schooley Mill Park in Fulton this month, trees were showing color, but another sign of autumn was just as evident - football. Simultaneous games on two fields had clusters of parents, siblings and friends watching and cheering as youth teams in red and black uniforms and helmets competed with visitors from East Baltimore, Randallstown and other parts of greater Baltimore. Pads on each goal post declared this to be "Trojan Country." Six games from early morning into afternoon that day were testimony that in soccer-crazy Howard County, good old American football prospers.

Pickersgill seeks adults to serve as volunteers TOWSON - Pickersgill Retirement Community, 615 Chestnut Ave., is seeking adult volunteers to visit residents, organize the library and assist with meals and activities. Information: Peggy Castagna, 410-842-0420.

Area schools and literacy programs seek volunteers to help children and adults improve reading skills and to assist in related projects. Among them are: Dr. Roland N. Patterson Sr. Academy, 4701 Greenspring Ave., Baltimore, seeks adult volunteers to tutor sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade pupils after school in reading. Contact Sharon Flynn, school psychologist, at 410-396- 0680 or 410-396-0670 for details. If your school or organization is seeking volunteer reading tutors and would like to be included in this listing, call Sundial, 410- 783-1800 and enter code 6130.

Success in Style, which provides free business wardrobes to disadvantaged men and women, is seeking teen and adult volunteers. No prior fashion experience necessary. Volunteers work one-on-one with each client, providing a fashion consultation and wardrobe selections, and also sort and process clothing. Volunteer opportunities available on Wednesdays in the Laurel office at the North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center, 9900 Washington Blvd. To volunteer, contact successinstyle@verizon.net or 410-750-6475.

Area schools and literacy programs seek volunteers to help children and adults improve their reading skills and to assist in related projects. Among them are: Baltimore County Public Library, 320 York Road. Adult volunteers are needed to work with infants and toddlers and their caregivers in the library's "Baby Boosters" program, which is designed to promote reading readiness. Volunteers will work in library branches and in the community. An information session for prospective volunteers will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Randallstown library, 8604 Liberty Road, and at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Perry Hall library, 9440 Belair Road.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday prior to date of publication at the latest. To submit volunteer items, mail to Volunteers, Patuxent Publishing Co. Editorial, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; email hccalendar@patuxent.com ; fax 410-332-6336; or call 410-332-6497. Historic Ellicott City - Seeking volunteers for the 27th annual Decorator Show House for the following positions: hostesses, preview party assistants, office help, parking assistants and individuals with computer skills.

The Harford County Department of Community Services Local Management Board has awarded $12,000 to the Harford County Sheriff's Office to conduct a teen court. Teen Court, piloted in the spring, provides first-time, non-violent youth offenders with a second chance. Offenders agree to participate in the Teen Court program, and if successful, avoid becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. Harford County District Court Judge Susan Hazlett presides over the court with a jury comprised of teens from throughout the county.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday prior to date of publication at the latest. To submit volunteer items, mail to Volunteers, Patuxent Publishing Co. Editorial, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; email hccalendar@patuxent.com ; fax 410-332-6336; or call 410-332-6497. Volunteer Center Serving Howard County - Hosting monthly disaster volunteer information and orientation sessions to inform community members on how to plan, prepare and effectively serve in times of disaster to improve community preparedness and resiliency.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday prior to date of publication at the latest. To submit volunteer items, mail to Volunteers, Patuxent Publishing Co. Editorial, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; email hccalendar@patuxent.com ; fax 410-332-6336; or call 410-332-6497. Volunteer Center Serving Howard County - Hosting monthly disaster volunteer information and orientation sessions to inform community members on how to plan, prepare and effectively serve in times of disaster to improve community preparedness and resiliency.

'Volunteer of the Year' Nomination forms for Howard County's Volunteer of the Year are available at howardcountymd.gov. Program recognizes individuals (youth and adults), nonprofit groups and agencies, or businesses that have demonstrated commitment and dedication to the community. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 16. To qualify, nominees must be either residents of Howard County or do their volunteer work in Howard County. In addition, their efforts should have an impact on an individual or the community.