Share Your Opportunity

Do you have a student opportunity that you would like to showcase, or an organization that would be helpful towards students? Complete this online form.

HCPSS Leadership Opportunities

HCASC Appointed Staff

Apply to become an appointed staff member.

HCASC Mentorship Committee Virtual Academic Seminar

Are you a middle schooler who is struggling with certain academic topics? Are you a high schooler who wants to empower others academically? Students can fill out an interest form or a volunteer form (volunteers must be at the high school level).

Check out the groups and organizations below, which offer opportunities to volunteer and gain leadership experience.

Community Leadership Opportunities

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland Inc.

Free Bikes 4 Kidz is an organization geared toward helping kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes (and helmets!) to those most in need.

For more information, visit fb4kmaryland.org or contact Ted Cochran at tedcochran55409@gmail.com.

HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council
The Teen Advisory Council is composed of Howard County high school students (public, private and home school) who meet monthly during the school year to discuss teen use of alcohol and other drugs, and to develop educational messages that promote HC DrugFree's vision of a county where teens are drug-free by choice. Unless otherwise announced, meetings are held at The Barn at The Oakland Mills Village Center from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Refreshments provided.

For more information, please contact Joan Webb Scornaienchi at 443-325-0040 or e-mail joan@hcdrugfree.org.

Howard County Food Bank
The Howard County Food Bank provides food to Howard County residents in need. CAC also sponsors fourteen (14) emergency food pantries that support families in need of emergency food assistance.
https://www.cac-hc.org/programs-services/food-assistance/

Howard County Government
County Council Members are looking for interns and volunteers and you can contact your councilmember directly or email them all at councilmail@howardcountymd.gov.

Maryland Association of Student Councils
The mission of MASC is to foster a statewide environment for all secondary school students to express and exchange opinions and ideas, develop leadership skills, and promote student representation and involvement in all groups and organizations impacting the lives of students. To see that this is done efficiently and effectively, the Maryland Association of Student Councils hosts several events throughout the school year.

Maryland Leadership Workshops
Through peer-led facilitation, MLW inspires middle and high school students in Maryland to be engaged and involved and empower them with the skills and confidence to make a difference in their schools and communities.

Maryland Youth Advisory Council
As a coalition of diverse young advocates and leaders from across the State, the Maryland Youth Advisory Council addresses relevant issues by influencing legislation, spreading public awareness and serving as a liaison between youth and policymakers.

For more information, visit https://gocpp.maryland.gov/myac-application/. Currently, applications are closed but they will reopen in Spring of 2025.

Oakland Mills United
Oakland Mills United is dedicated to empowering students to become compassionate, innovative leaders through immersive experiences and mentorship, fostering positive community transformation. They have multiple volunteer opportunities and leadership workshops available on their website at https://www.oaklandmillsunited.org/

Special Olympics Howard County
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old or a freshman in high school. To apply for a volunteer position, visit www.somdhc.org and complete a Volunteer Application. You must also complete an online Protective Behaviors Course, which can be found on the Volunteer page, and attend a Volunteer Orientation class. Pre-registration for the latter class is required by sending an email to Janet Larrimore, at JanetandWalter@comcast.net.