Planned activities for this year include working with the AIDS walk and the Light-the Night walk for leukemia, as well as a number of other fundraising and direct service opportunities in the larger community. They help provide a personal touch for patients and their families while assisting the professional staff. Duties may include facilitating communication between patients and family members in the waiting room, comforting patients during procedures, and helping move patients to and from the Emergency Room. Students work with professionals in the medical field and are supported by regular meetings on campus with the Health Center staff. Project demands commitment and dependability.
Openings are late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
There are several residential facilities for the elderly in St. Mary's county and locations for day programs as well. In recent years, this project has befriended the residents of Bayside Care Center. Activities include weekly visiting, special programs for the holidays, and group projects. While in residence at the shelter, men participate in programs designed to help restore them to independent living. SMCM volunteers plan, shop, cook, serve, and eat dinner at Three Oaks every other Tuesday.