Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

The problems of troubled youth are complex. But we must never lose hope. We can't solve every social ill or heal every child, but we can provide each youth with alternatives . . . tools to help change a life - a new job skill, greater self-respect, alternatives to drugs, a positive role model or supportive friendship.

We can't solve these problems alone. Here are a few ways you can help:

	Join your local Juvenile Advisory Board and support community-based programs
	Donate books or computers to an educational program
	Conduct a workshop to teach a job skill or special talent
	Volunteer: As a Foster Grandparent, As a Mentor, Or as a Friend Earn credit towards your college degree as an intern
	Create an apprenticeship for a youth in your business
	Send a child to camp
	Spend time with your child or grandchild, niece or neighbor . . .

Want to know more?

	Facility Advisory Boards
	Foster Grandparent Program
	Foster Parent Program
	Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
	Download our Volunteer/Internship Application (Word doc)
	Employment

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services offers many opportunities for people from the community to give their time and talents for the benefit of our youth. Students can earn course credits, and all individuals can add to their professional experience and give back to the community through volunteering or student internships. Interns and volunteers are able to work in a variety of settings with youth in the community or a facility monitored by an employee, or under the direct supervision of a DJS professional in one of our offices. A new College Campus Mentoring Program offers college organizations, fraternities and sororities the opportunity to mentor DJS youth right on their college campus for weekly academic support, personal enrichment, and social activities.

For more information on the COLLEGE CAMPUS MENTORING PROJECT, please contact:

Sahirah Muhammad
Youth And Family Program Specialist
Office: 410-230-3392
Fax: 410-230-3417
muhsah@djs.state.md.us

For more information on VOLUNTEER & INTERN opportunities contact:

Melissa Alarcon
Community Services Coordinator, Operations/Community development
Office: 410-230-3132
Fax: 410-230-3417
AlarconM@djs.state.md.us