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We are always in need of more volunteers.  You can help make a difference by supporting our efforts in a number of ways.

Welcome to The Missing Persons Center! 

We are delighted to share with you why volunteering at our center can be a rewarding and impactful experience. The Missing Persons Center is dedicated to assisting families and authorities in finding missing individuals and bringing them back home. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and hope to those affected by missing persons cases. We believe that every volunteer plays a crucial role in achieving this mission.

Here are a few compelling reasons why you should consider volunteering at The Missing Persons Center:

1. Making a Difference: By volunteering at The Missing Persons Center, you have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of individuals and families facing the distressing experience of a missing loved one. Your efforts contribute to the search and recovery process, bringing hope and comfort to those affected. Every hour you spend volunteering can make a significant difference in someone’s life.

2. Empathy and Support: Our center provides a safe and supportive environment for volunteers to extend their empathy and care to individuals who are going through challenging times. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to listen to and console people, offer emotional support, and help them navigate the various stages of the search process. Your presence and compassionate approach can make a tremendous difference in someone’s healing journey.

3. Developing Valuable Skills: Volunteering at The Missing Persons Center offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. You will acquire and enhance a wide range of skills, including communication, active listening, problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational abilities. These skills are not only valuable within the context of volunteering but also transferable to various aspects of your personal and professional life.

4. Building a Supportive Community: The Missing Persons Center is a place where individuals with shared interests and goals come together. By volunteering, you become part of a compassionate community that provides mutual support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. The connections you make with fellow volunteers and staff can create lifelong friendships and networking opportunities.

5. Gaining Insight into the Legal and Investigative Process: Working closely with the center’s staff, you will gain a deeper understanding of the legal and investigative procedures involved in missing persons cases. This firsthand exposure can be invaluable for individuals interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement, social work, psychology, or related fields. You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals and gain unique insights into the workings of these industries.

6. Flexibility and Personal Growth: The Missing Persons Center understands that volunteers have different schedules and commitments. We offer flexible volunteering opportunities, allowing you to contribute based on your availability. This flexibility ensures that volunteering fits into your life and enables personal growth while making a positive impact.

7. Joining a Worthy Cause: The issue of missing persons affects countless individuals and families worldwide. By volunteering at The Missing Persons Center, you join a cause that addresses a significant societal challenge. Your involvement contributes to raising awareness, fostering collaboration, and ultimately increasing the chances of reuniting missing individuals with their loved ones.

Volunteering at The Missing Persons Center is a meaningful and fulfilling experience that allows you to help others during times of great distress.

Your contribution can bring hope, solace, and practical assistance to individuals and families affected by missing persons cases. 

Join us today in making a difference and becoming a vital part of our dedicated community.

Together, we can help reunite loved ones and bring closure to those in need.

MISSING PERSONS NEAR YOU
May 27, 2021
78 0 1 0 0
Unknown MissingFound

Majai Williams

Missing Children
Distance
16.86 Miles
Missing Children
Reported Missing May 25, 2021
Gaithersburg, Maryland - USA
August 09, 2022
137 0 1 0 0
Unknown MissingActive

Latrice Nashon Nelson

Missing Adults
Distance
29.66 Miles
Missing Adults
Reported Missing July 16, 2018
Washington, District of Columbia - United States
July 28, 2021
96 0 1 0 0
Endangered ChildActive

Chianza Ukaobasi

Missing Children
Distance
32.78 Miles
Missing Children
Reported Missing July 23, 2021
Greenbelt, Maryland - USA
August 16, 2021
84 0 1 0 0
Endangered RunawayActive

Jesus Cortez-Gomez

Missing Children
Distance
37.4 Miles
Missing Children
Reported Missing July 14, 2021
Winchester, Virginia - USA
August 25, 2022
204 0 1 0 0
UrgentEndangered RunawayActive

Jesus Cortez-Gomez

Missing Children
Distance
37.4 Miles
Missing Children
Reported Missing July 20, 2022
Winchester, Virginia - USA
May 12, 2021
72 0 0 0 0
Unknown MissingActive

Henry James

Missing Veterans
Distance
45.61 Miles
Missing Veterans
Reported Missing January 23, 2018
Gwynn Oak, Maryland - USA
August 06, 2021
109 7 5 0 0
Suspicious CircumstancesPresumed Deceased

Akia Shawnta Eggleston

Missing Adults
Distance
45.96 Miles
Missing Adults
Reported Missing May 03, 2017
Baltimore City, Maryland - USA
June 10, 2021
75 0 3 0 0
Endangered AdultActive

Bettie Moore

Missing Adults
Distance
50 Miles
Missing Adults
Reported Missing April 24, 2021
Baltimore, Maryland - USA
August 03, 2021
63 0 1 0 0
Endangered ChildActive

Larrelle Parks

Missing Children
Distance
50 Miles
Missing Children
Reported Missing July 23, 2021
Baltimore , Maryland - USA
September 10, 2021
127 1 1 0 0
Endangered ChildActive

Na'Siyah McPhaul

Missing Children
Distance
50 Miles
Missing Children
Reported Missing September 02, 2021
Baltimore, Maryland - USA
September 03, 2023
589 0 4 0 1
UrgentEndangered AdultAwaiting Verification
Distance
53.44 Miles
Missing Adults
Reported Missing July 27, 2023
Towson, Maryland - United States

We need volunteers for . . .


Search & Rescue Teams

If you are part of a SAR team and willing to volunteer your time to aid the families of missing people search for a missing loved one, we need your assistance and encourage you to get involved.

  • Register for an account on our site.

  • Create a profile for your team in the SAR directory.

  • Participate in our SAR discussion group.

  • Have a willingness to help and conduct investigations within the laws of your sate..

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Case Entry Team Member

If you are a wizard at scouring the Internet for information, we are looking for someone like you to volunteer.

  • Find new missing persons cases that are not receiving any media attention.

  • Research information related to the cases through Open Source Intelligence.

  • Enter in complete data on the missing person, including photos and video.

  • Monitor communications on profiles and submit tips or general inquiries to investigative team.

    If you’d like to join us, register for an account.  Once you have an active account, you will have access to a “My Account” menu and one of the options is “Volunteer Application”.  Complete the application and then we will contact you if your application has been approved.

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Case Update Analyst

Another opportunity for the Open Source Intelligence community

  • Tasked with updating all  cases with the latest information.

  • Working closely with the investigative division and provide updates on cases with the investigator assigned to the case.

  • Using Open Source Information, you will search for updates from law enforcement, media and provide updates on cases status.

    If you’d like to join us, register for an account.  Once you have an active account, you will have access to a “My Account” menu and one of the options is “Volunteer Application”.  Complete the application and then we will contact you if your application has been approved.

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