Meals On Wheels -- Deliver meals to homebound clients, weekdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A commitment of once or twice a month is needed. Volunteers pick up meals (in insulated food containers) at the Phelps Center, along with a pre-planned route book of the Laurel area. Howard County office, 410-730-9476.

Howard County Office on Aging -- Seeking volunteers to assist with the Penguin Pace 5K on Feb. 1. Race begins at 7:45 a.m. Help needed with registration, brunch and on the course. Volunteers must be at least age 14. Volunteers also needed for "Snow Patrol," which aims to help older adults and persons with disabilities during snowy weather by helping clear sidewalks. For either of these opportunities, call Regina Jenkins, 410-313-1417 or e-mail rjenkins@howardcountymd.gov.

Healthy Mentoring Matters -- Recruiting mentors who are Prince George's County residents to give one year to work weekly with a mentee between the ages of 4 and 18 to provide support, encouragement and advice. Mentors must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance, and complete a mentor application. Dana Bankins, Institute for Interactive Instruction Inc., dana@iiiinc.org, 301-776-4294.

Montpelier Mansion -- 18th-century house museum needs volunteers to give history tours, work with children and help with office work, gardening and festivals. www.pgparks.com/places/eleganthistoric/montpelier. 301-953-1376.

Laurel Museum -- Volunteers needed to serve as a docent or a shop aide from 1-4 p.m. one Sunday a month at Laurel Museum, 817 Main St. Training provided. Shari, 301-776-5229. www.laurelmuseum.org

Sister to Sister Study -- Volunteer participants for a study of environmental and genetic risk factors for breast cancer by the Dept. of Health and Human Services. Must meet requirements: had a sister with breast cancer; are 35-74 years old; never had breast cancer yourself; are a woman living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Women who are African American, Latina, Asian and native American; those over 65; and those who have worked in trades and industry are particularly encouraged to join the study. 1-877-474-7837, www.sisterstudy.org.

Court Appointed Special Advocate -- CASA is looking for resourceful volunteers to Speak Up for a Child who has been abused or neglected and living in foster care. In just 10-15 hours per month you will visit the child and collaborate with social workers, parents and judges to secure the welfare of a child. Apply by Jan. 5 for winter training. Call 301-209-0491. www.pgcasa.org.

Laurel Regional Hospital Auxiliary-- Volunteers needed to work at Glass Place Gift Shop, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Shifts and hours vary. Kathy Lewis, volunteer services director, 240-456-4764.

Anne Arundel County-- Partners In Care. Volunteer drivers, handymen, ride dispatchers, Health Watch installers and boutique workers for seniors in Anne Arundel County. Also accepting monetary donations and donations of gently used clothing, furniture and household items for the resale boutique at 6 South Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. Joyce Cavey, 410-544-4800, joycecavey@partnersincare.org.

The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia -- A clearinghouse for volunteerism in Howard County. With the Community Emergency Response Network, actively recruiting and referring community members to local nonprofit and government agencies who need volunteers for disaster preparedness and recovery. Disaster volunteer orientation, Wed., Jan. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 410-715-3179. Volunteer mobilization center training, Mon., Jan. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Volunteer Center in Columbia. pam@volunteerhoward.org. www.volunteerhoward.org. 410-715-3172.

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