Volunteer: Music in HospitalsHoly Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, people-centered health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and Washington, DC. The health system is committed to being the most trusted provider of healthcare services in the area. We, Holy Cross Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We need your help in contributing to our healing presence by bringing music to our lobbies. We welcome any advanced musicians (non-vocal, non-drums) who are interested in either bringing their own instrument or using the hospital provided piano. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Agency: Holy Cross Health Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, people-centered health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and Washington, DC. The health system is committed to being the most trusted provider of healthcare services in the area. We, Holy Cross Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We need your help in contributing to our healing presence by bringing music to our lobbies. We welcome any advanced musicians (non-vocal, non-drums) who are interested in either bringing their own instrument or using the hospital provided piano. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Agency: Holy Cross Health Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20910 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: The Community Garden at Holy Cross Hospital GermantownWe are working to have volunteer opportunities in the garden ASAP. Please reach out to Avery Cross at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org to express your interest or if you have any questions. Description The Community Garden at HCH is a 400 sq ft space with 24 garden beds and a greenhouse, used by community members to grow their own food and by HCH to grow seedlings and produce for donation—helping provide fresh, nutritious foods to those facing food insecurity. We’re looking for volunteers to support garden maintenance during scheduled shifts. This is a great chance to learn about gardening, connect with the local community, and support our mission. Volunteer tasks may include: · Weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, pest management, other garden tasks · Applying bulk soil amendments, dumping and spreading wood chips · Compost maintenance · Greenhouse and tool shed organization and cleaning Tasks vary with the season, with the most help needed in spring and summer. HCH provides tools, gloves, and guidance. At least one staff member will be on-site during shifts. What to bring/wear: · Water bottle, and snacks if desired · Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty · Closed-toe shoes Volunteers must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian, unless arranged otherwise. All activities are optional—please take breaks as needed—but note that many tasks involve physical labor such as lifting, squatting, standing for long periods, and working in hot weather. To volunteer, complete the form below to sign up for an available shift. Each volunteer must submit the form to participate. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation. New available shift times will be posted regularly on the form as they are scheduled. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Food Security Initiatives Program Coordinator, Avery Cross at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org. Thank you for your interest and support! FORM REQUIRED TO FILL: Form Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. To volunteer in the garden you must apply to become a HCH volunteer if you are not already eligible. Below is the link to the HCH website’s instructions for applying if you are interested and the contact information for learning more about how to apply. If you are already a HCH volunteer, you are already eligible to sign up for shifts, please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Sarah
Walker *feel free to CC Avery at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org Agency: Holy Cross Health We are working to have volunteer opportunities in the garden ASAP. Please reach out to Avery Cross at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org to express your interest or if you have any questions. Description The Community Garden at HCH is a 400 sq ft space with 24 garden beds and a greenhouse, used by community members to grow their own food and by HCH to grow seedlings and produce for donation—helping provide fresh, nutritious foods to those facing food insecurity. We’re looking for volunteers to support garden maintenance during scheduled shifts. This is a great chance to learn about gardening, connect with the local community, and support our mission. Volunteer tasks may include: · Weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, pest management, other garden tasks · Applying bulk soil amendments, dumping and spreading wood chips · Compost maintenance · Greenhouse and tool shed organization and cleaning Tasks vary with the season, with the most help needed in spring and summer. HCH provides tools, gloves, and guidance. At least one staff member will be on-site during shifts. What to bring/wear: · Water bottle, and snacks if desired · Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes you don’t mind getting dirty · Closed-toe shoes Volunteers must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian, unless arranged otherwise. All activities are optional—please take breaks as needed—but note that many tasks involve physical labor such as lifting, squatting, standing for long periods, and working in hot weather. To volunteer, complete the form below to sign up for an available shift. Each volunteer must submit the form to participate. Please do not show up unless you have received confirmation. New available shift times will be posted regularly on the form as they are scheduled. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Food Security Initiatives Program Coordinator, Avery Cross at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org. Thank you for your interest and support! FORM REQUIRED TO FILL: Form Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. To volunteer in the garden you must apply to become a HCH volunteer if you are not already eligible. Below is the link to the HCH website’s instructions for applying if you are interested and the contact information for learning more about how to apply. If you are already a HCH volunteer, you are already eligible to sign up for shifts, please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Sarah
Walker *feel free to CC Avery at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org Agency: Holy Cross Health Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20876 Allow Groups: No |