At Kennedy Krieger Institute, volunteers make a lasting difference in a child’s life. We welcome you as part of our team and we make it easy for you to get involved. Volunteer opportunities directly support our patients, students, families and staff and are perfect to build teamwork through service and engage in projects with purpose.
Here Are Ways to Make a Difference
Corporate/Group Volunteer
Through customizable opportunities for community service and team building, both in the office and remotely, your group’s contribution helps brighten days and create comfort for the children, students and families we serve. Contact us to brainstorm an engagement activity for your upcoming Day of Service, or Volunteer Group looking to make a positive impact.
Adaptive Sports
Through our Adaptive Sports Program, we provide year-round recreational and competitive sports opportunities for the children we serve. Whatever your ability level or experience, the Adaptive Sports Program at Kennedy Krieger has something for you. Join us to build friendships, promote confidence, and help patients achieve their fullest potential through sports.
Event Volunteer
Volunteers make the magic happen! We’re looking for volunteers to help bring our Festival of Trees to life. The annual holiday celebration returns to the Maryland State Fairgrounds November 27-29, and volunteers help make it all happen. There are different volunteer slots before, during and after the festival, so there's a way to help that fits your schedule.
More Ways to Make a Difference
Kits for Kids
Assemble various kits or even make a blanket. These are all ways to make a patient smile!
In-Kind Giving
Donated toys and basic necessity items help our patients, families and students who are coping with a hospital admission and/or experience financial challenges.
Pet Therapy Program
For adults interested in volunteering with their registered canine. Contact our engagement team for information.
Please note these are examples of volunteer events and are subject to change. Kennedy Krieger is committed to supporting the needs of our patients and staff by helping them to provide better patient care all while protecting patient confidentiality.
Employee Volunteer Incentives
Did you know that thousands of companies provide incentives for employees to volunteer with organizations like ours? Please use the below search tool to see if your company provides volunteer grants or Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) programs and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to participate in them.
Your Impact
We are very thankful for all of our volunteers, and for the in-kind donations we received in 2025. The kindness and generosity shown through these contributions have an enormous impact in helping us provide the best care possible to our patients and students, and their families.
