Community Requests
The following are local nonprofits and other organizations that have needs on committees, boards, or to fulfill in-kind donations.
Graduate Members: We’re here to help you and your business! To make an announcement of your own, please contact Tara Bockstanz our Director of Graduate Engagement: tarab@leadershipwashingtoncounty.org
Airport Advisory Commission
(https://www.washco-md.net/county-clerk/boards-and-commissions-application/)
The Hagerstown Regional Airport has an opening on the Airport Advisory Commission. The Commission is an advisory commission that provides policy and operational advice to the Airport Director concerning the operation and development of the Airport. The Commission has regular meetings once a month or as required.
The Airport is an important economic development driver for the County and surrounding area both in terms of commercial and private aviation, as well the several aviation related businesses located on the airfield.
Members should have a broad knowledge of the community and business experience. Aviation and/or marketing background will be helpful.
Interested candidates can apply on-line at: https://www.washco-md.net/county-clerk/boards-
and-commissions-application/
Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation
Seeking energetic and ambitious individuals to serve as board members. Candidates should like to have fun but are hard working. These individuals will assist with sponsorship sourcing, volunteer sourcing, marketing/social media.
For More Info contact Jill Colbert via email gsblackbeltmom@gmail.com.
Brook Lane
Are you passionate about mental health? Do you want to be a part of a motivated group who is eager to serve our community? If both of those are a yes, then we’d love you to consider applying for the Brook Lane Foundation Board! The Brook Lane Foundation Board was recently reinstated and looking for more board member volunteers. Please reach out to Chris Boryan, Director of Development at chris.boryan@brooklane.org for more information.
Children In Need, Inc.
Seeking donations of the following items:
slightly used clothing (infant to size 2X)
We are always in need of boys clothes (size 4 to size 14). We seem to get very few donations in these sizes and the items go fast!
shoes/boots (children’s - adult)
NEW socks & NEW underwear
School supplies
For More Info Contact: Brittany Wedd, Executive Director: childreninneed@myactv.net OR 301-302-1683
Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association
Seeking two board members that are motivated, dedicated, HCC/HJC Alumni who are willing to be hands on and to help our organization grow and prosper. Board terms are three years in length and there are four regular meetings per year.
The HCC Alumni Association is one fundraising and friend raising arm of Hagerstown Community College. We seek funds for projects for students, bricks and mortar, scholarships and more. We have a 30 member board of directors who oversee the business of the Association and who votes to manage our funds.
For More Info Contact: Lisa S. Stewart, Coordinator, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving: lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu OR 240-500-2346
Humane Society of Washington County
Seeking board members:
Attorney (not to do legal work in that the HSWC has an attorney for the day to day obligations)
Marketing and networking
Facilities knowledge
Would consider other applicants on a case by case
For More Info Contact: Shannon Cianelli (HSWC Nominating Chair) via phone 301-992-6103 or email: shannoncianelli@gmail.com
SCORE
Seeking volunteers to help make dreams come true. Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge.
For More Info Visit: https://hagerstown.score.org/volunteer
Washington County Public Schools - Youth Apprenticeship Program
Seeking businesses to participate and provide employment opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.
For More Info Contact: WCPS Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator at 301-766-2822