Are you ready to make an impact in Baltimore City?

Join Thread to become a part of an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Baltimore’s youth.

Thread is a community impact organization that leverages the power of relationships to support students through graduation and beyond. Thread enrolls the lowest-performing ninth-grade students at the lowest-performing Baltimore City Public Schools, who face an abundance of challenges in and out of the classroom.

We connect them with volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experiences to build relationships and support one another in achieving their academic, professional and personal goals. Thread’s extensive network of programs and partnerships help our community overcome barriers, creating a layered network of support. 

Check out this video to learn more about our community from some of our young people and volunteers.

Some of the ways our volunteers and young people connect include:

  • Homework and resume help
  • Career and post-high school pathway discussions
  • Skill sharing, like sewing and zine making 
  • Rides to school or work
  • The most impactful of them all: just hanging out

What is the time commitment of a Thread volunteer?

Volunteers make a one-year commitment to connect with their Thread young people at least once a week. We call these touchpoints. Volunteering with Thread can take on many forms and it’s up to you to decide how you would like to show up. We want you to bring your unique perspective and skills to share with the young people as you see fit. The most important thing we want you to share is your presence. 

Volunteer Requirements

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

Ready to become a Thread volunteer?

Complete these two easy steps.

Step 1

Enter your information into the matching form below.


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

Step 2

After completing the form above, click here to register for one of our informational dinners.

During this dinner we will provide you with more details about Thread and the role you would play as a volunteer. Dinner will be provided, so please bring your appetite and questions.

Come see our community in action!

Quad invitation graphic

Join us for our Quad celebration on Saturday, April 26, at 4:00 pm Shake & Bake Family Fun Center! The Quad is a community-wide event open to anyone and everyone connected to Thread. After being a part of Thread for 4 years we love celebrating our young people for reaching this milestone. This year’s Quad has a carnival theme and will be an evening full of fun, food, bowling and skating.

Click here to RSVP for the event.