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Volunteer Opportunities
The University of Maryland takes on humanity’s grand challenges, setting forth an ambitious agenda and vision to move our institution fearlessly forward in the pursuit of excellence and impact for the public good. Our university is a world-class institution with ideas, interests and capabilities that can profoundly impact and improve our communities and the world.
Volunteer Wherever You Are
Can't make it back to campus? Not to worry, we have plenty of ways that you can give of your time and make an impact no matter where you live. Serve as a mentor, send a note to an incoming student, nominate a Terp for doing good, and more. Click here for the full list of ways you can give back.
Faculty/Staff, do you have a volunteer opportunity to share? Complete the brief form below and we will highlight the opportunity.
Let us help you! If you let us know before a Terp volunteer helps your department, college, or unit, we will prepare a thank you card and a token of appreciation and deliver it to you to give to your volunteer. Faculty and staff who notify the Alumni Association of alumni involvement and request a note and token of appreciation will be entered into a $25 Amazon gift card drawing at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities? Click below to get added to our mailing list as well as hear from a team member.
Are you currently giving back in your community? We want to hear more! Complete the brief form below to receive our Terps Do Good pin!
Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
Paying It Forward: How Joe Muscara '90 Helped Build a Terp Community in Houston
That spirit of gratitude is what brought the Houston Terps Alumni Network into existence — and for the past decade, kept Joe Muscara '90 at its center.
Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
Do Good Spotlight: How Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is Building a Home for Hope
Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is tackling one of life’s toughest challenges: creating a safe, inclusive home for people with developmental disabilities, veterans and older adults.
Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
Do Good Spotlight: Miles Morrow ’73
For Miles Morrow ’73, the seeds of a lifetime of service were planted at the University of Maryland. Though he spent much of his time working to put himself through school, the diversity of the campus community and the people he met there—including his future wife—shaped how he saw the world and his role in it.
Volunteer Spotlight
Turning Ideas Into Impact: 4 Ways the Do Good Campus Made a Difference in 2025
At the University of Maryland, doing good isn’t just a value—it’s a way of life, and 2024–2025 was another record-breaking academic year for social impact on campus and beyond.
Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
Do Good Spotlight: Jessica Nichols ’01
Jessica Nichols '01 balances teaching, advocacy, parenting and nonprofit leadership. With help from the College of Education alum, Columbia Community Care (CCC) has supported more than 170,000 Howard County locals.
Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
Do Good Spotlight: Bryan Quinn '01
Bryan Quinn ’01 is known around campus for his office packed to the brim with Star Wars Legos. But, he's also known as someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand—on campus and around the world.