The B&O Railroad Museum is looking for volunteers to help with our annual, super fun, super festive event, The Polar Express! The Polar Express event is based on the Warner Brother’s popular animated children’s movie, The Polar Express. The event includes a live performance of The Polar Express, a magical holiday train ride, a trip to the North Pole, and beloved characters from the movie such as the Hobo and Hero Boy. Volunteers for this event help make it all happen – from the cozy and exciting holiday atmosphere to the warm and friendly visitor assistance. Come help make this holiday tradition memorable and magical for families and children. Times may vary depending on selected day.

oin fellow transit riders and supporters at the Maryland State Capitol as we ask elected officials to fund frequent & reliable bus and rail service in the Baltimore area. Bring friends & family – especially if they use MTA transit for work, school, health care, shopping, or recreation. Even if you don’t currently take transit but know it has to be better, please join us on February 4. Elected officials need to see your presence and hear our voices! Speakers will include MTA riders, transit workers, and elected officials. Free buses to Annapolis will leave from multiple locations in Baltimore. Stay tuned for more details! Following the rally, participants will meet with their elected representatives and staff. More about this after you register. Let’s ensure that everyone has access to frequent, reliable & safe public transportation throughout the Baltimore region. See you on February 4th!

Community Meals are an opportunity for community members, UMB students, faculty and staff to sit down and enjoy a delicious meal together from a local restaurant while learning more about opportunities offered by the Office of Community Engagement and our local partners. Community meal occur quarterly and alternate between lunch and dinner. Registration is required to volunteer for community meals.  Volunteers are needed to support with set up, food serving, greeting, sign in, and cleaning up after the meal. The time commitment is two hours.  Please note that due to capacity this opportunity is limited to individual sign-ups. Student, staff, and community groups interested in volunteering should contact the OCE directly to learn more about group volunteering opportunities. UMB Students: Successful completion of the UMB Service and Volunteer Micro-course is required to participate in this opportunity. Please email malikabrown@umaryland.edu for any questions.   For questions about Community Meals, contact Sarah Porter at 410-706-2311.