Phase 1 · 15 Hours
Classroom Training
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9:30 PM, for six weeks.
25 Years of Volunteerism & Community Service · 2002–2027
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Volunteer Engagement Training · Spring 2027
Answer
the Call.
An 8-week, 35-hour training that prepares disciplined, committed volunteers for service. Every COR volunteer completes it before joining any program.
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Spring 2027
Length
8 Weeks
Commitment
35 Hours
Location
TBA
Why It Matters
Every volunteer starts here.
Volunteer Engagement Training is the basic training all candidates must complete before entering any COR program. It builds on 25 years of COR volunteerism and combines classroom instruction, physical fitness, leadership development and hands-on community service. After basic training, each program, including the Children's Defense Task Force and Youth COR, offers its own specific training.
How the Training Works
Two phases over eight weeks. Classroom and fitness training run side by side for six weeks, then the group puts it to work in the community.
Phase 1 · 12 Hours
Physical Fitness
Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, for the same six weeks.
Phase 2 · 8 Hours
Group Volunteer Engagement
Two Saturdays of organized community service, putting discipline and leadership into practice.
What You'll Learn
01
COR Community History
25 years of mission, philosophy, programs and service.
02
Volunteer Philosophy
Duties, responsibilities and personal accountability when you represent COR.
03
COR Leadership Concepts
Ten principles of service, from Lead By Example to Position Yourself to Win.
04
Safety & First Aid
Safety, situational awareness and first aid.
Graduates earn certification and recognition as a COR Community Volunteer.
Who Should Apply
- Adults ready to make a lasting commitment to Baltimore's children
- Past COR volunteers, mentors and 300 Men March members
- Parents, coaches, teachers and faith leaders
- College students looking to serve the way Brother 2 Brother mentors did
Train to
serve.
Tell us about yourself and we'll reach out with dates for the spring 2027 cohort.