The Light House serves as a beacon of hope to Anne Arundel County's most fragile neighbors. For over two decades we have been steadfast in our mission of rebuilding lives with service and compassion by providing shelter, preventing homelessness and empowering people in Anne Arundel County as they work to become self-sufficient.

Volunteer Opportunities

We require all our volunteers to complete an application; please click here to download the volunteer application.

For a list of volunteer opportunities, please email Michele Marshall or phone her at
410-349-5056 ext 14.

Current Services Needed
  • Handyman services
    Painting, moving services (transporting and disposing of large items), & interior and exterior property maintenance.
  • Air duct cleaning
  • Carpet installation
    Install new or gently used carpet in our transitional house
  • Technical and computer services
    In need of volunteer to help with basic computer set-up in our transitional houses and Employment Center
  • Dental services for shelter clients
  • Barber/Beautician services
    Facilities are provided for trained students or current barbers/beauticians to provide hair services to our clients at the Shelter
  • Psychiatrist
  • Services needed two hours per week
  • Certified Addictions Counselor
    Services needed two hours per week
Volunteer Needs
  • Employment Center Coordinators
    Volunteers needed on a consistent basis to assist clients with employment research, resume writing, and interview tips.
  • Friends of the Light House Shelter Volunteers
    Assisting the Friends of the Light House with volunteer needs during several annual fundraisers.
  • Lunch Volunteers
    Shifts available M-F 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM for distributing lunches.  Training/shadow days are available.
  • Pantry Captains
    Day Captain will work for 2 1/2 hours anytime during designated day. Duties involve accepting food donations, stocking pantry shelves and freezers, filling pantry bags for issue to needy, issuing lunches and pantry bags to walk-in patrons, breaking down bulk food donations, assisting with recycle program, and supervising and training other volunteers or community service volunteers. Training dates available.
  • Shelter Coordinators
    Shifts available M-F 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM to assist in the Shelter with answering phones, distributing lunches and general office duties.
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Light House,  P.O. Box 6149, 206 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 · Phone  410-349-5056 · Fax  410-349-5060 · info@annapolislighthouse.org