With colder weather settling in, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is seeking volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM), an emergency shelter program for people experiencing homelessness in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. “Volunteer drivers are essential to ensure WARM participants have safe transportation to and from shelter locations,” said Lori Jennings-Harris, DAHS Director. “By giving just a few hours of your time, you can help provide stability and compassion to individuals in need during the coldest months of the year.” The Department of Aging & Human Services coordinates transportation for the WARM program, including the recruitment and scheduling of volunteer drivers. Drivers must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license. Volunteers will be given access to a county-owned van. Volunteer slots are open seven days per week while WARM is operational. Volunteer drivers are divided into evening and morning shifts. Evening drivers pick up WARM guests at the Church of Ascension at 5:30 p.m. for transportation to the appropriate host site for the evening. Morning drivers arrive at the host site by 7 a.m. the next morning to transport guests back to the Church of Ascension. WARM […]
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