At the USO, volunteers play a special role in lifting the spirits of our troops and their families. Whether it is welcoming visitors to our center, easing their journey with a cup of coffee or providing a free phone call to a loved one, volunteers lead with their hearts and serve with integrity.
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Airport volunteers provide an invaluable service to our military travelers passing through our airports. Volunteers assist travelers by providing information and directions, by greeting guests, checking military IDs, working the snack bar and assisting guests with airport information, flight information, ground transportation, and photocopying and faxing. Volunteers also play an important role in helping guests with travel delays and dilemmas. Permanent shift volunteers are utilized at each airport location. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for someone who can make a monthly commitment of four to five hours. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer at USO-Metro lounges.
USO Center Volunteers staff five USO centers located in military communities at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Fort Belvoir, Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Baltimore MEPS and Fort George G. Meade. The USO centers offer a wide variety of programs geared toward active duty military and their families. These programs include play groups, holiday programs, spouse groups, job skills workshops, movie nights, bingo, game nights, food assistance and free meals. Permanent volunteers who can commit to two shifts (3-5 hours each) per month are utilized at each location. Volunteers will have an opportunity to assist with center programming but are also expected to greet guests, check military IDs, replenish snacks and coffee, and assist guests with general information.
Event Volunteers assist the programs and services division in providing a myriad of human service programs for all service members, with a focus on young enlisted families, single service members, military children and military spouses. Throughout the year hundreds of special events are planned and executed with the intent of elevating morale, building a sense of community and helping to ease the burdens of a transient military lifestyle. Episodic volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with these events. Volunteer duties typically include set-up, signing-in guests, helping with crafts & various activities, and clean-up.
Specialized Volunteers are welcome, too! If you have a special talent that you are willing to share, we can find a place for you! We are always in need of volunteers that can take photographs, serve as exercise instructors, entertain children, present a workshop on a special topic or act as a translator. Sharing your personal talent can be an ongoing opportunity or a one time commitment.
If you have questions, please contact Shawn Sabia at shawn@usometro.org or 410-859-4425.
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