VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN BALTIMORE

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WHAT DOES A THREAD VOLUNTEER DO?

SERVE AS A FAMILY MEMBER

Volunteering with Thread can take many forms, but most of our volunteers serve as Thread Family Members (FM), and their activities can include nearly everything you might expect a family would do together. Family Members work directly with Thread student(s) and other volunteers to form an extended network of care and support around the student and each other. This may include rides to school, homework and resume help, discussion of career options, or just hanging out.

SERVE AS A VOLUNTEER LEADER

Some volunteers take on leadership roles by becoming a Head of Family or GrandParent. These volunteers receive additional training and become guides and coaches for other volunteers. Complete the application below to start the process to become a volunteer leader.

Check out this video to learn more about our community, different volunteer roles, what volunteers and volunteer leaders do in Thread, and what you can expect when you join us.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

  • All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older
  • Join us for dinner and a 90 minute session where you’ll learn about Thread and meet our community
  • Complete a background check 

If you have any questions, feel free to email volunteer@thread.org. 

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR A THREAD VOLUNTEER?

Volunteers make a one-year commitment and are expected to connect with their Thread students at least once a week. 

Becoming a Thread volunteer should be very similar to becoming someone’s friend. If you have time to make a new friend, you should have time for Thread! 

Spending time with your Thread Family & student is critical for forming deep connections. We believe that simply establishing a meaningful relationship and overcoming barriers together will have a transformative impact on all members of Thread’s Community, including our volunteers!

GET STARTED TODAY

Complete the contact form below to get started on your journey! Then join us for a dinner and information session to learn more about Thread. View the list of convenient information sessions here.


Volunteer Requirements
  • All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to physically travel to Baltimore once a week to connect with your Thread young person & volunteer Family (once Covid restrictions are lifted)
  • Complete the following steps in our volunteer vetting and onboarding process, including:
    • Complete the volunteer application
    • Sign the Thread Volunteer Handbook
    • Complete a Maryland background check with Bithgroup Technologies (free of charge), another approved vendor in Maryland, or an out-of-state option approved by Thread
    • Attend a 2 hour Volunteer orientation
If you have any questions feel free to email volunteer@thread.org.














Contact Information

INTERESTED IN CONNECTING WITH THREAD
IN A DIFFERENT WAY?

Thread collaborates with people and institutions in the community to share expertise, resources, and opportunities with young people, volunteers, and the organization. Email us at volunteer@thread.org.