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Here are some of the types of organizations volunteers will be working with to make a difference during the President's Day of Service:

Children:
Volunteers looking to work with children can expect to visit elementary schools, libraries, or community centers to assist with craft projects, tutoring, or mentoring, or to contribute to physical improvements. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with Barclay Elementary/Middle School, Medfield Heights Elementary/Middle School, and Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School.
Hunger:
We work with several soup kitchens and food pantries that can always use your help in either preparing and serving meals, or organizing donated food. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with the Franciscan Center and the Maryland Food Bank.
Environment:
Community centers, schools, and environmentally-focused organizations would all appreciate your help in planting/ cultivating gardens, cleaning up streams, removing invasive species, or renovating park equipment around the city. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with Greater Homewood Community Corporation, the Herring Run Watershed Association, Wyman Park Dell, and Stoney Run.
Poverty:
Volunteers who want to work around the issue of poverty will find themselves working on a wide variety of projects, from helping to organize a thrift store for low-income immigrants and refugees, to sorting donated clothing at a domestic violence shelter. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with E.R.I.C.A.
Health:
Many health-focused centers and organizations need your help in assembling literature to distribute to the community.  Volunteers may also be able to assist with a health fair, clean or paint a clinic, and learn more about a particular medical issue. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with Future Care Homewood and Shepherd's Clinic.
Education/Literacy:
Did you know that an estimated 38% of Baltimore City's adult population lacks basic literacy skills? Volunteers might teach a short ESOL class, help organize an Adult Literacy Center, or sort donated books. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with the Village Learning Place, The Book Thing, and the Esperanza Center.
Neighborhood Beautification:
City residents greatly appreciate having volunteers helping to make their streets feel more like a neighborhood. Volunteers can expect to paint murals, plant flowers, clean vacant lots, or pick up trash. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with Civic Works and Parks and People.
Homelessness:
Shelters and centers can always use your help in keeping their buildings and amenities clean and updated for their visitors. Volunteers often feel that one of their most transformative experiences was in meeting and talking to a person experiencing homelessness. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with Helping Up Mission and My Sister's Place.
Elderly:
Love Grandma? Volunteers wishing to work with the elderly can expect to spend quality time interacting with residents of nursing homes/ assisted living communities. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with Keswick Multi-Care Center.
Rehab Projects:
For those who like to work hands-on, there are plenty of projects, including painting, minor building repair/ construction,and lot cleanups, which benefit various community organizations. Past Day of Service volunteers have worked with People's Homesteading Group and St. Mary's Outreach.