Needs From: MC Serves!

Volunteer: 8/15/2026 - Park Cleanup - Broadacres Park

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE VOLUNTEER EVENT HERE!


Join Montgomery Parks & Neighbors of Northwest Branch at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  

Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 

Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Nick Clements & Dawson Pennypacker

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE VOLUNTEER EVENT HERE!


Join Montgomery Parks & Neighbors of Northwest Branch at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  

Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 

Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Nick Clements & Dawson Pennypacker

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 15, 2026

Zip Code: 20903

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/29/2026 Rock Creek SVU 6 - Weed Warrior Workday Event

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Maria for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 6. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially wisteria (Wisteria floribunda). Native vines, including native grape, are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

We will meet in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 6, at the Parklawn Community Garden (12718 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville). Instructions will be sent after you register.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, tall socks, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account.

This workday is pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to join this event.

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Maria.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Maria for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 6. We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially wisteria (Wisteria floribunda). Native vines, including native grape, are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

We will meet in Rock Creek Stream Valley Unit 6, at the Parklawn Community Garden (12718 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville). Instructions will be sent after you register.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, tall socks, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account.

This workday is pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to join this event.

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Maria.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 29, 2026

Zip Code: 20852

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/29/2026 Sligo Creek SVU4 - Weed Warrior Workday Event

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Kathryn for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all pre-registrants.

We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelain berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, tall socks, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink. Please note: Court Ordered Volunteer Hours can’t be granted through this workday.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

This event is capped at 15 people

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Kathryn.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Kathryn for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all pre-registrants.

We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelain berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, tall socks, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink. Please note: Court Ordered Volunteer Hours can’t be granted through this workday.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

This event is capped at 15 people

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Kathryn.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 29, 2026

Zip Code: 20901

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/23/2026 Long Branch SVU1 - Weed Warrior Workday Event

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor James for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 1 (between Piney Branch Rd and Carroll Ave), in Takoma Park, MD. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long socks, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor James.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor James for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Long Branch Stream Valley Unit 1 (between Piney Branch Rd and Carroll Ave), in Takoma Park, MD. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

We will focus on non-native, invasive vines, especially porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long socks, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor James.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 23, 2026

Zip Code: 20912

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 7/26/2026 Rock Creek Regional - Weed Warrior Workday Event


A variety of non-native, invasive plant species are present in Montgomery Parks. By their nature, these plants can take over an area quickly and threaten our native plant communities and the wildlife that depends on them.

Join one of our Weed Warrior workday events to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided.

Events are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. See event description for exact locations, times and meeting points.

Each volunteer must register separately with Montgomery Parks by creating their own account.

Most events are for ages 16+. For events that allow younger children, all volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered, responsible adult.

 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC


A variety of non-native, invasive plant species are present in Montgomery Parks. By their nature, these plants can take over an area quickly and threaten our native plant communities and the wildlife that depends on them.

Join one of our Weed Warrior workday events to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided.

Events are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. See event description for exact locations, times and meeting points.

Each volunteer must register separately with Montgomery Parks by creating their own account.

Most events are for ages 16+. For events that allow younger children, all volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered, responsible adult.

 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 26, 2026

Zip Code: 20855

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/15/26 Little Falls SVU1 - Weed Warrior Workday Event

A variety of non-native, invasive plant species are present in Montgomery Parks. By their nature, these plants can take over an area quickly and threaten our native plant communities and the wildlife that depends on them.

Join one of our Weed Warrior workday events to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided.

Events are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. See event description for exact locations, times and meeting points.

Each volunteer must register separately with Montgomery Parks by creating their own account.

Most events are for ages 16+. For events that allow younger children, all volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered, responsible adult.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

A variety of non-native, invasive plant species are present in Montgomery Parks. By their nature, these plants can take over an area quickly and threaten our native plant communities and the wildlife that depends on them.

Join one of our Weed Warrior workday events to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided.

Events are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. See event description for exact locations, times and meeting points.

Each volunteer must register separately with Montgomery Parks by creating their own account.

Most events are for ages 16+. For events that allow younger children, all volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered, responsible adult.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 15, 2026

Zip Code: 20816

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/16/2026 Rachel Carson Conservation Park - Weed Warrior Workday Event

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Jill and Weed Warrior Fred for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rachel Carson Conservation Park in Olney, MD. Meet in the main parking lot at 22201 Zion Road at 9:50 am. Please note, there are no restroom facilities at this park. We will cancel for heavy rain or high winds; pre-registrants will be notified.

We will work in the forested area and focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), roundleaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), winged burning bush (Euonymus alatus), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii).

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, tall socks, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Jill.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Jill and Weed Warrior Fred for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Rachel Carson Conservation Park in Olney, MD. Meet in the main parking lot at 22201 Zion Road at 9:50 am. Please note, there are no restroom facilities at this park. We will cancel for heavy rain or high winds; pre-registrants will be notified.

We will work in the forested area and focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelainberry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), roundleaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), winged burning bush (Euonymus alatus), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii).

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, tall socks, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

For questions about the event, contact Weed Warrior Supervisor Jill.

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.



Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 16, 2026

Zip Code: 20833

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/08/2026 - Park Cleanup - Matthew Henson Trail

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP HERE! 


Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  


Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 


Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Dawson Pennypacker

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP HERE! 


Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  


Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 


Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Dawson Pennypacker

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 8, 2026

Zip Code: 20906

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 8/29/2026 - Park Cleanup - Sligo Creek Trail

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE! 


Join Montgomery Parks & Friends of Sligo Creek at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife.  


Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.Walk-in volunteering is available for adults and their families.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 


We’ll send cleanup details and weather updates to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

Cleanup Leader: Carrie Noel-Nosbaum, Sligo Steward Volunteer / Carrie It Away LLC

We will meet at the parking lot just north (towards Colesville) of Three Oaks Drive. As always, gloves, bags, grabbers (and neon vests for those who work along the road) will be provided. However, if you have your own gloves, etc., please do bring them! Please bring water and dress for the weather. Looking forward to seeing you! 

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE! 


Join Montgomery Parks & Friends of Sligo Creek at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife.  


Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.Walk-in volunteering is available for adults and their families.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 


We’ll send cleanup details and weather updates to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

Cleanup Leader: Carrie Noel-Nosbaum, Sligo Steward Volunteer / Carrie It Away LLC

We will meet at the parking lot just north (towards Colesville) of Three Oaks Drive. As always, gloves, bags, grabbers (and neon vests for those who work along the road) will be provided. However, if you have your own gloves, etc., please do bring them! Please bring water and dress for the weather. Looking forward to seeing you! 

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 29, 2026

Zip Code: 20901

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 7/25/26 - Park Cleanup - Winding Creek Park

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!

Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.  Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup.


Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Allie Berube

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!

Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.  Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup.


Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!

We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Allie Berube

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 25, 2026

Zip Code: 20906

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 7/22/2026 - Park Cleanup - Cross Creek Club Local Park

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP HERE!


*All Montgomery Park Volunteer Opportunities require a separate sign-up on our website to be considered officially registered as a volunteer - you are not registered if you have ONLY signed up on the Montgomery County Volunteer website! MCPS Students - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL*


Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  

Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 

Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Dawson Pennypacker

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP HERE!


*All Montgomery Park Volunteer Opportunities require a separate sign-up on our website to be considered officially registered as a volunteer - you are not registered if you have ONLY signed up on the Montgomery County Volunteer website! MCPS Students - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL*


Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  

Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours*. Forms are provided at the cleanup.Students must pre-register to receive SSL hours. Do not use an MCPS email.This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service. 

Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! We’ll send cleanup details to all registered volunteers on the week of the cleanup.

Cleanup Leader: Dawson Pennypacker

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 22, 2026

Zip Code: 20904

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Summer Camp Counselor | Locust Grove Nature Center, Bethesda

**You must apply directly on Montgomery Parks' Website to this opportunity**

As a volunteer camp counselor, you'll assist staff in supervising children and leading activities. It's a great way to earn SSL hours while gaining experience working with kids, and it's a lot of fun!

Check out this year's list of camps to see which topic fits your schedule and interests:

Week 1: June 22 - June 26
Mission: Possible Spy Camp *new*

Week 2: June 29 - July 2 (4 days)
Animal Neighbors Preschool Camp (half-day)

Week 3: July 6 - July 10
Creek Explorers Camp

Week 4: July 13 - July 17
Wonderful Water Preschool Camp (half-day)

Week 5: July 20 - July 24
Junior Naturalist Camp

Week 6: July 27 - July 31
Bugs & Butterflies Preschool Camp (half-day)

Regular camps meet for a full day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 4pm

Preschool camps meet for only a half-day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 12:30pm.

See Duties and Requirements below for a complete program description of each camp week.

Apply Now!
There are a limited number of positions and they fill quickly. The position closes when full. Apply now to get an early interview date!

*SSL Forms will be signed after camp week is completed*

Minimum age: 14Duties & Requirements

Camp Counselors are required to volunteer for at least one week-long camp totaling 40 hours per session (20 hours for half-day preschool camps). Camps run Monday through Friday. All applicants must attend a Camp Counselor Training on Saturday, June 13 from 10am to 2pm at Locust Grove Nature Center. Camp Counselors must be comfortable working outside for the majority of their shift in variable conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and mud. Camp activities make use of our various outdoor areas including the nature play space, the creek, campfire rings, outdoor classrooms, and our natural surface trails. All volunteers are expected to show up for their shift on time, be fully engaged with their group, report incidents or safety concerns to staff immediately, and proactively work to create a positive camp atmosphere for all. All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and submit to a background check.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

**You must apply directly on Montgomery Parks' Website to this opportunity**

As a volunteer camp counselor, you'll assist staff in supervising children and leading activities. It's a great way to earn SSL hours while gaining experience working with kids, and it's a lot of fun!

Check out this year's list of camps to see which topic fits your schedule and interests:

Week 1: June 22 - June 26
Mission: Possible Spy Camp *new*

Week 2: June 29 - July 2 (4 days)
Animal Neighbors Preschool Camp (half-day)

Week 3: July 6 - July 10
Creek Explorers Camp

Week 4: July 13 - July 17
Wonderful Water Preschool Camp (half-day)

Week 5: July 20 - July 24
Junior Naturalist Camp

Week 6: July 27 - July 31
Bugs & Butterflies Preschool Camp (half-day)

Regular camps meet for a full day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 4pm

Preschool camps meet for only a half-day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 12:30pm.

See Duties and Requirements below for a complete program description of each camp week.

Apply Now!
There are a limited number of positions and they fill quickly. The position closes when full. Apply now to get an early interview date!

*SSL Forms will be signed after camp week is completed*

Minimum age: 14Duties & Requirements

Camp Counselors are required to volunteer for at least one week-long camp totaling 40 hours per session (20 hours for half-day preschool camps). Camps run Monday through Friday. All applicants must attend a Camp Counselor Training on Saturday, June 13 from 10am to 2pm at Locust Grove Nature Center. Camp Counselors must be comfortable working outside for the majority of their shift in variable conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and mud. Camp activities make use of our various outdoor areas including the nature play space, the creek, campfire rings, outdoor classrooms, and our natural surface trails. All volunteers are expected to show up for their shift on time, be fully engaged with their group, report incidents or safety concerns to staff immediately, and proactively work to create a positive camp atmosphere for all. All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and submit to a background check.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 22, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026

Zip Code: 20817

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Naturalist Aide | Meadowside Nature Center | Rockville

What is a Naturalist Aide?
Naturalist Aides are volunteers who assist with either/or the preparation or execution of education programs, events, camps, and classes. Volunteering as a Naturalist Aide is a great way to gain experience in public engagement, work with a diverse range of audiences, and try out informal education techniques, all while learning about our local nature!

What does the Naturalist Aide position look like?
Naturalist Aides can pick and choose tasks based on their availability, abilities, and interest. Volunteers either assist with the preparation of education materials or with the facilitation of education experiences or do a bit of both.

Naturalist Aide Tasks
Preparation: Naturalist Aides can come to the nature center during office hours or take on special projects, as needed by the nature center, that can be done on one''s own time. Such projects may involve
Arts and crafts to create samples of activity, décor, or prepare arts and crafts materials for program activities;Literature research to compile information for program content design.Writing projects to produce education materials for program content or education volunteer training;Inventory of supplies for upcoming education programs, camps, and classes.Facilitation: Naturalist Aides can assist in the execution of education programs. Opportunities to do so are posted on a calendar, allowing volunteers the flexibility to pick and choose shifts based on their availability. Tasks typically involve
Set up and/or break down of event and/or program materials (tables, chairs, distribution of supplies);Welcoming guests and checking them into the program or event;Running a station or booth demonstrating how to complete an activity;Assisting with safety measures for guests, such as serving as a sweep for hikes on trails.A Naturalist Aide is someone who...
Can work independently, as a team, and under staff direction.Is curious about nature and enjoys talking to people.(If signing up for program facilitation) is comfortable with outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wet conditions, mud, uneven trails).Volunteers that speak another language (ASL, Spanish, Amharic, a Chinese dialect, French, Korean, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply!

Feeling excited? Here are your next steps:
All interested volunteers MUST apply directly through Montgomery Parks here! Volunteers are prompted to authorize a background check application to pursue this opportunity.The Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to schedule an 30-min interview.Complete an online course and an in-person tour of the facility.Minimum age: 18


Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

What is a Naturalist Aide?
Naturalist Aides are volunteers who assist with either/or the preparation or execution of education programs, events, camps, and classes. Volunteering as a Naturalist Aide is a great way to gain experience in public engagement, work with a diverse range of audiences, and try out informal education techniques, all while learning about our local nature!

What does the Naturalist Aide position look like?
Naturalist Aides can pick and choose tasks based on their availability, abilities, and interest. Volunteers either assist with the preparation of education materials or with the facilitation of education experiences or do a bit of both.

Naturalist Aide Tasks
Preparation: Naturalist Aides can come to the nature center during office hours or take on special projects, as needed by the nature center, that can be done on one''s own time. Such projects may involve
Arts and crafts to create samples of activity, décor, or prepare arts and crafts materials for program activities;Literature research to compile information for program content design.Writing projects to produce education materials for program content or education volunteer training;Inventory of supplies for upcoming education programs, camps, and classes.Facilitation: Naturalist Aides can assist in the execution of education programs. Opportunities to do so are posted on a calendar, allowing volunteers the flexibility to pick and choose shifts based on their availability. Tasks typically involve
Set up and/or break down of event and/or program materials (tables, chairs, distribution of supplies);Welcoming guests and checking them into the program or event;Running a station or booth demonstrating how to complete an activity;Assisting with safety measures for guests, such as serving as a sweep for hikes on trails.A Naturalist Aide is someone who...
Can work independently, as a team, and under staff direction.Is curious about nature and enjoys talking to people.(If signing up for program facilitation) is comfortable with outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wet conditions, mud, uneven trails).Volunteers that speak another language (ASL, Spanish, Amharic, a Chinese dialect, French, Korean, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply!

Feeling excited? Here are your next steps:
All interested volunteers MUST apply directly through Montgomery Parks here! Volunteers are prompted to authorize a background check application to pursue this opportunity.The Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to schedule an 30-min interview.Complete an online course and an in-person tour of the facility.Minimum age: 18


Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20855

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Student Service Learning (SSL) Volunteer Opportunities with Montgomery Parks, MNCPPC

**PLEASE DON'T APPLY TO THIS OPPORTUNITY - SEE LINK BELOW TO GO TO PARK'S WEBSITE**

*MCPS STUDENTS - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL - EMAILS to STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ARE NOT ALLOWED AND WE CANNOT RESPOND TO YOU*

This listing is for information purposes only.

Montgomery Parks has many Student Service Learning (SSL) approved volunteer opportunities! Students can earn SSL hours volunteering in a variety of ways, depending on the time the year and what's available.  Some of the opportunities MAY include staffing and/or taking photos at our special events; helping out at nature centers as animal caretakers, camp counselors and naturalist aides; helping our Archeology Crew; assisting office administration; removing invasive plants and vines; helping out at park & stream cleanups; gardening; and much more!

Please search for and sign up for these or other SSL approved volunteer opportunities on our website at www.ParksVolunteers.org. SSL coordinators can contact the Parks Volunteer office at 301-495-2504 if there are any questions.

FYI - SSL hours will only be awarded by Park staff if they were notified and have given approval for the volunteer work ahead of time. For most of our SSL opportunities, volunteers must be at least 14 and older to volunteer on their own, but we do have some family volunteer opportunities that are eligible for SSL hours (Parent AND Child must fill out separate applications). Go to our website at www.ParksVolunteers.org, Search and Apply for Volunteer Opportunities, then click on Children and Families to see a list.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

**PLEASE DON'T APPLY TO THIS OPPORTUNITY - SEE LINK BELOW TO GO TO PARK'S WEBSITE**

*MCPS STUDENTS - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL - EMAILS to STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ARE NOT ALLOWED AND WE CANNOT RESPOND TO YOU*

This listing is for information purposes only.

Montgomery Parks has many Student Service Learning (SSL) approved volunteer opportunities! Students can earn SSL hours volunteering in a variety of ways, depending on the time the year and what's available.  Some of the opportunities MAY include staffing and/or taking photos at our special events; helping out at nature centers as animal caretakers, camp counselors and naturalist aides; helping our Archeology Crew; assisting office administration; removing invasive plants and vines; helping out at park & stream cleanups; gardening; and much more!

Please search for and sign up for these or other SSL approved volunteer opportunities on our website at www.ParksVolunteers.org. SSL coordinators can contact the Parks Volunteer office at 301-495-2504 if there are any questions.

FYI - SSL hours will only be awarded by Park staff if they were notified and have given approval for the volunteer work ahead of time. For most of our SSL opportunities, volunteers must be at least 14 and older to volunteer on their own, but we do have some family volunteer opportunities that are eligible for SSL hours (Parent AND Child must fill out separate applications). Go to our website at www.ParksVolunteers.org, Search and Apply for Volunteer Opportunities, then click on Children and Families to see a list.

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 20901

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Stream Striders Watershed Leadership Program

How can we empower our communities to help care for their local parks and streams with a deeper understanding of watershed science and stream ecology?

The Montgomery Parks Stream Striders volunteer program is accepting applications! Stream Striders facilitate conservation projects that involve an educational component as well as a service component. Applications are open for adult volunteers interested in leadership, watershed education, & community engagement at their local stream valley parks.

How do I become a Stream Strider?
1. Read the program qualifications & requirements HERE
2. Click "apply" 
3. Create an account & fill out application (have you vax card ready)
4. We will contact you for a brief interview
5. Complete a 2-part training

STREAM STRIDER WATERSHEDS:
Northwest Branch-Anacostia (1)
Rock Creek (1)
Paint Branch & Little Paint Branch (1)
Sligo Creek (2)
Long Branch (1)
(the numbers indicate spaces available)

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years+
- Complete a background check with Montgomery Parks
- Follow park protocols and safety measures
- Ability to work with a variety of groups in a leadership position
- Ability to present information and educate others
- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)
- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streams

COMMITMENT:
- Minimum of 4 months
- Minimum of one project/month
- Scheduling is flexible!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
- Strong resume builder, long-term opportunity to build your leadership skills
- Improve the water quality at your local stream
- Work with volunteers from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Access to stream/nature workshops happening in our parks
- Earn service credit toward your program/course (verification letters available)
- Volunteer on a flexible schedule

Questions?
301-495-1302 valeria.espinoza@montgomeryparks.org

Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

How can we empower our communities to help care for their local parks and streams with a deeper understanding of watershed science and stream ecology?

The Montgomery Parks Stream Striders volunteer program is accepting applications! Stream Striders facilitate conservation projects that involve an educational component as well as a service component. Applications are open for adult volunteers interested in leadership, watershed education, & community engagement at their local stream valley parks.

How do I become a Stream Strider?
1. Read the program qualifications & requirements HERE
2. Click "apply" 
3. Create an account & fill out application (have you vax card ready)
4. We will contact you for a brief interview
5. Complete a 2-part training

STREAM STRIDER WATERSHEDS:
Northwest Branch-Anacostia (1)
Rock Creek (1)
Paint Branch & Little Paint Branch (1)
Sligo Creek (2)
Long Branch (1)
(the numbers indicate spaces available)

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years+
- Complete a background check with Montgomery Parks
- Follow park protocols and safety measures
- Ability to work with a variety of groups in a leadership position
- Ability to present information and educate others
- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)
- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streams

COMMITMENT:
- Minimum of 4 months
- Minimum of one project/month
- Scheduling is flexible!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
- Strong resume builder, long-term opportunity to build your leadership skills
- Improve the water quality at your local stream
- Work with volunteers from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Access to stream/nature workshops happening in our parks
- Earn service credit toward your program/course (verification letters available)
- Volunteer on a flexible schedule

Questions?
301-495-1302 valeria.espinoza@montgomeryparks.org

Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20902

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Girl Scout Silver and Gold Projects | Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks can be a great place for you to do your Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award projects!

Although sometimes Park Staff have projects in mind, the number of applicants far outnumbers them. It is often up to the scout to find a suitable project. We suggest you choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see what amenities you can help create or restore. 

Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval.  The scout will then be responsible for good communication with Park Staff, and completing the project in a timely manner.

Follow this link to find out more and to register!

 

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Montgomery Parks can be a great place for you to do your Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award projects!

Although sometimes Park Staff have projects in mind, the number of applicants far outnumbers them. It is often up to the scout to find a suitable project. We suggest you choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see what amenities you can help create or restore. 

Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval.  The scout will then be responsible for good communication with Park Staff, and completing the project in a timely manner.

Follow this link to find out more and to register!

 

Agency: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20901

Allow Groups: No