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As we head into the holiday season, it is a good time to reflect not only on all the things that we are grateful for, but ways we can make new traditions to express gratitude. The world is a colorful canvas of people from all walks of life and backgrounds. In every corner of our Howard County Community there exist people from different religions, racial identifications, ethnic identities who speak different languages, and celebrate different holidays. Culture shapes our identity, it influences how we behave, and it shapes who we are. Culture brings people together equally in celebration and in grief. Therefore, for the month of December we are focusing on Culture and Diversity. The pandemic has forced many of us to change the way we celebrate the holidays therefore this is a good time to start making new memories by getting curious about other cultural holidays and celebrations. Howard County Office on Aging & Independence is asking YOU to help open the door to a more inspiring, respectful, and harmonious community, by celebrating with people of different ethnic backgrounds and learning about their cultural holiday traditions.To help you get started, sign-up to receive a list of seasonal events and celebrations that is sure to make you have an unforgettable holiday! You may even discover a new holiday tradition that you and your family will do for years to come!
Dates: 12/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
Unlimited Positions available!
Darlene Vaselaros
dvaselaros@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-5951
Opp Available Positions:
Do you love working with technology? Bain 50+ Center of Howard County Office on Aging & Independence is seeking volunteers to assist seniors with basic computer needs and to answer specific questions regarding computers, laptops and/or tablets. This position will help educate older adults on how to utilize technology so they can be more connected to the community which will also provide them with another form of communication. Volunteers are needed 1 day per week for 2 hours. QUALIFICATIONS:- Must have knowledge of technology- Must feel comfortable working with older adultsREQUIREMENTS: - Commit to volunteering 1 day per week for 2 hours- Be patient and attentive to the needs and desires of the older adultDUTIES:- Educate older adults on how to use various forms of technology- Show older adults how they can utilize technology to stay engaged and connected
Minimum age: 18
Dates: 10/14/2021 - 06/01/2022
2 Positions available!
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Tammy Wiggins
twiggins@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-7469
Opp Available Positions: 2
Howard County Community "ROCKS", but we want to make it even "Boulder"!Age-Friendly Howard County is a community initiative that is striving to make an even better place for people of all ages to grow up and grow older! By creating a more age-friendly, livable community, people of all ages will have their needs met which will allow for people to engage in their community in a healthy and safe way. Therefore, we want YOU to help us promote age-friendly by engaging in our rock painting opportunity. This Age-Friendly opportunity will promote and encourage people to express themselves, have their voices heard, and help unify the community by seeing the impact of how a couple painted rocks by you will make such a beautiful community "rock garden" when placed with the others. So let your creativity soar, get as creative as you want and have your voice heard through art!Job Duties:- Click the "sign up" button to let us know that you'll be contributing rocks to the Ellicott 50+ Center.- Gather rocks from your own backyard or purchase them- Design your rock to your liking- Bring your rocks to Ellicott City 50+ Center. Look for the Rock Garden Exhibit sign outdoors. Place your rocks in the exhibit area outdoors (place your rocks in the designated areas of the parking lot).Instructions for Painting DIY Rocks:1. Purchase and/or collect your supplies.2. Clean your rocks and allow them time to dry.3. Paint your rocks. Get creative!4. Seal your rocks.5. Drop off your rocks at appropriate rock collection location. See location tab for detailsStudents can earn 2 service learning hours for painting 5 rocks.
Ongoing Opportunity
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Howard County Community "ROCKS", but we want to make it even "Boulder"!Age-Friendly Howard County is a community initiative that is striving to make an even better place for people of all ages to grow up and grow older! By creating a more age-friendly, livable community, people of all ages will have their needs met which will allow for people to engage in their community in a healthy and safe way. Therefore, we want YOU to help us promote age-friendly by engaging in our rock painting opportunity. This Age-Friendly opportunity will promote and encourage people to express themselves, have their voices heard, and help unify the community by seeing the impact of how a couple painted rocks by you will make such a beautiful community "rock garden" when placed with the others. So let your creativity soar, get as creative as you want and have your voice heard through art!Job Duties:- Click the "sign up" button to let us know that you'll be contributing rocks to the Gary J. Arthur Community Center exhibit.- Gather rocks from your own backyard or purchase them- Design your rock to your liking- Bring your rocks to Gary J. Arthur Community Center. Look for the Rock Garden Exhibit sign outdoors. Place your rocks in the exhibit area outdoors.Instructions for Painting DIY Rocks:1. Purchase and/or collect your supplies.2. Clean your rocks and allow them time to dry.3. Paint your rocks. Get creative!4. Seal your rocks.5. Drop off your rocks at appropriate rock collection location. See location tab for details.Students can earn 2 service learning hours for painting 5 rocks.
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Howard County Community "ROCKS", but we want to make it even "Boulder"!Age-Friendly Howard County is a community initiative that is striving to make an even better place for people of all ages to grow up and grow older! By creating a more age-friendly, livable community, people of all ages will have their needs met which will allow for people to engage in their community in a healthy and safe way. Therefore, we want YOU to help us promote age-friendly by engaging in our rock painting opportunity. This Age-Friendly opportunity will promote and encourage people to express themselves, have their voices heard, and help unify the community by seeing the impact of how a couple painted rocks by you will make such a beautiful community "rock garden" when placed with the others. So let your creativity soar, get as creative as you want and have your voice heard through art!Job Duties:- Click the "sign up" button to let us know that you'll be contributing rocks to the North Laurel Community Center.- Gather rocks from your own backyard or purchase them- Design your rock to your liking- Bring your rocks to North Laurel Community Center. Look for the Rock Garden Exhibit sign in the entrance area. Place your rocks in the appropriate drop-off container.Instructions for Painting DIY Rocks:1. Purchase and/or collect your supplies.2. Clean your rocks and allow them time to dry.3. Paint your rocks. Get creative!4. Seal your rocks.5. Drop off your rocks at appropriate rock collection location. See location tab for details.Students can earn 2 service learning hours for painting 5 rocks.
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