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Help Kids Sleep Better – Volunteer to Deliver Beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace!

Imagine a child sleeping on the floor — now imagine being the reason that child gets their very own bed. At Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), we believe no child should go without a bed, yet far too many are.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: get kids off the floor and into beds of their own. We build and deliver complete twin-size bed sets — including a frame, mattress, sheets, pillow, and blanket — to children in need.

Event Description
After each Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) bed build, all built bed material (headboards, side rails, slats, etc.) is transported from the build site and organized in our Gaithersburg storage unit. We are looking for reliable volunteers to meet us at our Gaithersburg storage facility, help unload the bed parts from our transport vehicle, and store them neatly inside the unit. This is a short but essential role that keeps our future deliveries running smoothly and ensures we are ready for the next bed delivery.

**Please Note** We are expecting this to take between 30 minutes to an hour for the workload itself, but we are providing a time window (earliest to latest) since actual start and end times may vary slightly depending on build end time and transport arrival.

Volunteer Role:

Requirements:

Additional Information

Why it Matters

Every bed we deliver means more than just a better night’s sleep — it gives a child a space of their own, a sense of security, and a little piece of dignity. Your time and compassion can change a child’s world.

Check out this video to see our work from start to finish (from build day to delivery day).

Interested in seeing other opportunities to volunteer? Check out our upcoming events here!

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.

Apply here

The Bullis Summer Programs Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is an experiential program for students typically between the ages of 14-15, designed to develop core leadership skills, integrity, character, communication, and initiative. The CIT acquires skills through active participation in the summer program activities, with instructors and staff as mentors. The CIT program is a model for promoting positive group dynamics, inspiring creativity, and fostering a nurturing and caring environment for all children.

Availability:

Candidates must be available to volunteer for at least one consecutive, two-week session between June 22nd-  August 14th  to participate in the program. Additional hours are available upon request. Please state which 2-week session(s) you are available for and if you would be interested in participating in the CIT program for more than one two-week session. CITs must choose the two-week session for which they are available.

Two-week Sessions:

Session 1: June 22 - July 2 (no camp July 3)

Session 2: July 6 - July 17

Session 3: July 20 – July 31

Session 4: August 3 - August 14

Program Requirements and Expectations

CIT roles are available in Athletic Camps, Specialty Camps, and Bulldog Day Camp

The CIT Program Coordinator will place CITs in specific camps if accepted into the program. CITs will work closely with the camp instructors during their assigned weeks.

In addition to on-site participation, CITs will be required to fulfill brief daily reflection activities online outside of camp time.

Must be available to volunteer for at least two consecutive weeks to participate in the program; no exceptions.

You must be 14 years old by June 22, 2026, and have completed 8th grade to apply. If you turn 14 later in the summer (prior to August 3), please let us know in the application. You may be considered for a later session.

Before Summer Programs start, there will be a mandatory training session for all CITs to prepare for camp.

CITs will receive Student Service Learning (SSL) hours based on the number of hours worked during the summer, including the training session. SSL hours are subject to the CIT Program Coordinator's discretion.

If accepted into the program, the CIT must provide further documentation indicating they are in good standing with their current school. If required documentation does not display desired outcomes, CIT's acceptance may be forfeited.

CIT must complete their two-week commitment, or SSL hours will be forfeited.

Apply here

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.

Brighten the holidays for families at AHC's new affordable housing community in Silver Spring, Allium Place, 4024 Gannon Rd. Volunteers will help give out toys and wrap them on Friday, December 19, 4:30-6:30pm.

Sign up to help or find other volunteer opportunities on this link -

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0844A4A728A6FA7-57157036-special

Please contact volunteer@ahcinc.org for more information.

Watch our video to learn more: One Word on Volunteering with AHC

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.

Through our NEST Nurtures zero hunger program, we remain committed to providing consistent, affordable access to a diverse array of nutritious foods - from fresh produce, dairy products, and snack packs to baked goods, prepared meals, and grocery bags. Join us for our community resource distribution event to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-48334079-nest4us#/

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.

Through our NEST Nurtures zero hunger program, we remain committed to providing consistent, affordable access to a diverse array of nutritious foods - from fresh produce, dairy products, and snack packs to baked goods, prepared meals, and grocery bags. Join us for our community resource distribution event to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-48334079-nest4us#/

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.

Presented by Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland & SkyPoint Federal Credit Union

Join us for a festive afternoon of fun, connection, and seasonal cheer!
Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland and SkyPoint are hosting a complimentary gift-wrapping station and are looking for friendly volunteers to help wrap gifts and spread holiday joy.

Wrap holiday gifts at our community gift-wrapping station

Welcome and engage with shoppers

Help create a warm, cheerful holiday atmosphere

For More info, contact sandra.limjuco@habitatmm.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.

Assist 1:1 with child with autism on the tennis court working on social, athletic and tennis skills.

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. Retired or active professionals in special needs area welcome.

This Holiday Season ComuniBuild Foundation Inc. in collaboration with the Mid Atlantic Community Building (MAC) Lions Club presents multiple opportunities for you to share your care for the community through service this year!

December 16th (4-8PM) - Help Support Special Holiday Food & Gift Packing Efforts (Silver Spring, MD)

December 17th (Noon-3PM) & (3-6PM) - Help Support Special Holiday Food Distribution & Holiday Giving Celebration Event (Silver Spring, MD)

December 18th (5-9PM) - Help Support HoliDAY of Gift Giving Preparation (Rockville, MD)

December 19th (6-10AM) & (Noon-4PM) & (4PM-6PM)  Help Pack The Bus for Gift Distribution & Support Holiday Gift Giving Events (Silver Spring, MD)

Register for Details On The Dates of Interest Using Sign Up Genius Below & Encourage a Friend to Join You. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA4AD2BA2FDC61-60351132-lions#/

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.

Join us for our Holiday Special Toy Giveaway this Saturday, December 13th. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-48334079-nest4us#/

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.

Our volunteers will be assisting the House Managers with scanning tickets, greeting and showing patrons to their seats, handing out programs, guarding the stage, providing booster seats to those children that need them and cleaning up the theatre after the shows have ended. 

All volunteers must be 15yrs of age and above in order to volunteer. We accept volunteers ages 12yrs-14yrs, however they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please wear all black attire. Black pants, black long sleeve tops (limited logos and no obscenities), black knee length skirts, and closed toed shoes (they don't need to be black but no crocs please). 

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.

Updated November 27, 2025

We're so excited to reconnect with many senior centers open for in-person performance now.  YAMS is recruiting volunteers to perform in senior centers around Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring, and Northern Virginia, etc. If you are interested in sharing your music with seniors, this will be a super exciting experience for you to bring the music and joy to them and also build up your own performance skill.  1-3hr SSL will be issued for each performance at this special period.  Performers will also have chance to get YAMS customized sticker, pin, and t-shirt.

The upcoming performances in Maryland senior centers on December 14th can be found in the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/YAMSConcerts2024

Please contact us for any questions.  

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.

Volunteer with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center as event staff to ensure a successful 2026 MLK Day of Service. We anticipate 1,500 volunteers will attend this event at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, where they will complete multiple service projects in 20-minute rotations.

We are seeking event staff to support the smooth operation of the event. There will be two shifts available: event setup and flow management from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and event management and cleanup from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., each offering 4 SSL hours. Volunteers may sign up for both shifts, for a total of 7 SSL hours.

Event staff will be assigned to various roles and tasks, including but not limited to:

A virtual orientation session will be held for all event staff on Friday, January 16th, from 7 – 7:30 p.m.

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.

Activities & Tasks for Volunteers 

Link for application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1150248683

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 organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the community directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Volunteer at the Race Expo and be part of the buzz before race day! Held indoors at the National Building Museum, this is a fun, upbeat way to support the event without being out in the elements. You’ll help runners get race-ready by handing out bibs and race shirts, answering quick questions, and guiding people to the right place as excitement builds. It’s perfect for first-time volunteers, friendly faces, and anyone who loves helping others—plus you’ll see the behind-the-scenes magic that makes race weekend happen.  Sign up at: https://cherryblossom.org/volunteer/sign-up/

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Minors Missions is an internship program dedicated to allowing teens and young adults to use stories and film as a way to make change in their community. The program is 5 weeks long. During which we will discuss and learn filmmaking techniques on video call. The video call will be lead by our adult film director. The participants will then choose a topic affecting their local community that they are passionate about. Together the participants will create a short film/presentation about their topic individually and how their community can improve. After preparing, the participants will present the project to local community members in an effort to change their neighborhood for the better. This program will help young students expand their portfolio as well as learn communication skills, presentation skills, and collaboration.

At the end of the program, the participant may receive up to 20 SSL Hours. Before a student can participate a media release form MUST be signed by a parent or guardian. The student must agree to only use personal email when interacting with our platform. 

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

Join our online KindSoup For Students!

Want a delicious way to have some fun, improve your kitchen skills, learn a new recipe, make some delicious and nutritious food for your family and for others in the community AND earn SSL Hours?? On the first and third Sundays of every month, we will make a large pot of soup together!

This time around we will cook up Vegetable Soup with Pesto led by an experienced student KindSoup Chef via zoom. Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Sunday, January 18th from 5pm-6pm.

Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours. 

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

Bake any type of casserole or banana bread, package and freeze in individual servings, for those served by So What Else in Rockville.

When you sign up below, you are committing to deliver your frozen meals anytime Monday-Friday between 7:00a m-4:00 pm or Saturdays between 5:00am- 3:00pm, to So What Else located at 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD.

THE PLAN:

Students who sign up in advance, participate in this project, and submit a completed KindWorks SSL Request Form can earn SSL hours at the following rate:

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are a nonprofit retail outlet that sells donated building supplies, household goods and furniture at deep discounts. Volunteers work with staff and other volunteers on donation intake, merchandising, customer service, and general upkeep of the store. The ReStore depends on enthusiastic volunteers for everything from bringing in donated items to helping us sort donations in our backroom. We welcome volunteers with many skills, capabilities and experience levels to volunteer with us one day at a time, or by making a longer-term commitment.

ReStore® is an integral part of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland. We are also flexible with shift times for regular consistent volunteers ReStore® is SSL and ACS approved. We start our volunteer at 14 years of age and a paper waiver with parent/guardian signature is required for those under 18.

 Sign Up Here 

up to volunteer! 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are a nonprofit retail outlet that sells donated building supplies, household goods and furniture at deep discounts. Volunteers work with staff and other volunteers on donation intake, merchandising, customer service, and general upkeep of the store. The ReStore depends on enthusiastic volunteers for everything from bringing in donated items to helping us sort donations in our backroom. We welcome volunteers with many skills, capabilities and experience levels to volunteer with us one day at a time, or by making a longer-term commitment.

ReStore® is an integral part of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland. We are also flexible with shift times for regular consistent volunteers

ReStore® is SSL and ACS approved. We start our volunteer at 14 years of age and a paper waiver with parent/guardian signature is required for those under 18.

 Sign Up Here 

to volunteer! 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Host community STEM outreach events, including robotics demonstrations and expand access to engineering education and spark interest in technology. These events also introduce participants to modern concepts such as artificial general intelligence (AGI) and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Gemini, helping students and families understand how these tools shape today’s world. In addition, we recruit experienced robotics students to teach mechanical design, hardware-focused programming, engineering documentation, and other skills essential for robotics competitions. This ongoing, practical program strengthens students’ abilities in engineering, coding, teamwork, and technical communication. Volunteers may bring their own curriculum or receive training to teach the club’s materials, ensuring consistent and high-quality learning opportunities for all participants.

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.

We are offering a free breast-health education workshop designed specifically for high school girls. This workshop uses the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s evidence-based “Breast Health Education for Young Women” curriculum, which focuses on breast cancer awareness, early prevention habits, confidence-building, and practical health knowledge.

We are seeking teachers, school staff, or youth leaders who would like to host this workshop for their class, club, or girls’ group. The session is interactive, age-appropriate, and aligns with health education, wellness, and social-emotional learning goals.

What We Provide:

• Trained facilitator

• Prevent Cancer Foundation curriculum

• All workshop materials

• Flexible scheduling

What We Need From the Host:

• A group of high school girls

• A classroom or meeting space

• Presence of a teacher/staff member during the session

• Any required program or school approvals

Ideal For:

• Health education teachers

• School counselors

• Girls’ empowerment clubs

• After-school program coordinators

• Community youth programs

• Church youth groups

Flexible dates available

Location: schools/libraries or youth program sites

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.

Vines and bushes are killing our native trees and plants. Volunteers will use clippers, saws and other hand tools to remove the invasive plants and free the trees. Participants have told us that they can hear the trees thanking them. It's an opportunity to be outside and make a difference for the environment. The activity is open to everyone. Training is on site.  We have tools and gloves to lend. 

Meet at the Willard Avenue Park entrance at 5310 Willard Avenue.  We will be working on removing ivy from the trees there.  There is free parking along Willard Avenue on the North side of the street.  DO NOT PARK on the south side; that is residential permit parking only. 

Visit LFWA.org/events for registration and complete details.

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.

We are wrapping up our Discover Long Branch events for the year with the Winter Mercado (Winter Market), and we’d love your help to make this festive community celebration sparkle!

Join us on Flower Ave (between El Gavilan & El Golfo) for a festive afternoon featuring local artisans, tasty treats, s’mores, and even a visit from Santa! 

Volunteer Roles – Saturday, Dec. 13

Set-Up Crew - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Help us decorate and set the scene for a magical market. (6 spots)

 S’mores Station Helpers (Ages 15+) 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Keep the holiday cheer—and the marshmallows—glowing! (4 spots)

 Clean-Up Crew - 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Help us end the day smoothly and joyfully. (6 spots)

Sign up here to help bring the magic to life: RSVP through this link is REQUIRED
volunteersignup.org/J99HX

Thank you for helping make Long Branch shine!

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.

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

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.

Please complete and submit the volunteer form below, including the ACTUAL signatures of BOTH the student and parents (if under the age of 18 parent signature is required). Completion of this form, including the ACTUAL required signatures, is required by all volunteers to participate in this SSL opportunity.

Please do not use your MCPS email to respond with us as we cannot not reply to you via this type of email address.

This is an amazing opportunity to gain volunteer experience helping Arise and Flourish, a non-profit organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland that speaks to students about substance use and misuse.  During the last eleven years, Arise and Flourish has paved the way through public and private schools on educating our youth of the dangers associated with addiction. Our program delivers a robust and real-life look into the cycle of addiction and provides an understanding, knowledge and insight on how to exercise prevention. Arise and Flourish’s family of dedicated volunteers have delivered our program to nearly 400 schools and have reached over 49,000 students with our impactful message of prevention and hope. In addition to our visits to schools, we are also asking for the student’s assistance to continue the education of addiction and prevention through SSL hours. 

What students will do:

Student will first need to complete the volunteer form/parent/guardian permission slip and submit via to e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org. Please note that MCPS has not vetted the YouTube videos created by our organization and parents/guardians are responsible for previewing the videos and then providing parent permission for their students to view the videos.

Once approved, students will watch two video presentations provided by our organization. 

Students can obtain SSL hours in two ways:

How to earn community service hours (SSL):

Students have the ability to earn 1 SSL hour for the quality completion of this project and can earn up to 4 SSL hours in total (cumulative - not per year) for each speaker video watched and paper written (up to 4 speaker videos along with the one video for the cycle of addiction).

When your paper or art project is complete, e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org your 2-page paper or an electronic copy of your art project and paragraph to collect your signed SSL sheet for this project. Students will need to cc their parents as well on the email submission. Please allow 3-5 business days to receive your signed SSL form.

Privacy:

Please, do not share any pictures or likeness of the students as well as personal information such as home address, email or phone number etc. in your paper or artwork. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself. We ask that students include their first name, grade and school only on each submission.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.

Volunteer Registration Form (Parent/Guardian Permission Slip)

 Please complete this form as accurately as possible. Completion of this form is required by all volunteers.

* This form is not completed without both YOURS and YOUR PARENTS or GUARDIAN SIGNATURE. 

VOLUNTEER LEGAL NAME: _____________________________________________

VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________

SCHOOL NAME: _____________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________

AGE: _________ DATE OF REGISTRATION: ________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ____________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If Volunteer is under 18 years): ___________________________________________________________________

DATE: ________ EMAIL: _______________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________________________________________ 

Contact Us at Arise and Flourish Email: info@ariseandflourish.org

Website: http://www.ariseandflourish.org/

Privacy:

Student volunteer participation is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This volunteer activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Trash Pick-up along the Little Falls Parkway and in the Little Falls creek

Little Falls Stream Valley Park

Little Falls Parkway at Massachusetts Avenue

Bethesda, MD

We have gloves, bags and even some boots to lend.

Gravel parking lot which is located on Little Falls Parkway near the Mass Ave intersection. If you are late, find us working our way towards River Road. 

Please register here

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.

After School Basketball is a upbeat, high energy class where students K-5th get to learn the basics of the game, play games and have fun with their friends.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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.

After School Basketball is a upbeat, high energy class where students K-5th get to learn the basics of the game, play games and have fun with their friends.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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.

After School Basketball is a upbeat, high energy class where students K-5th get to learn the basics of the game, play games and have fun with their friends.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

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.

1. We welcome all students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as amateur college students.
2. All music levels and genres are welcome.

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Montgomery County are held at the following locations, 

@ Brightview Fallsgrove Senior Living (9200 Darnestown Rd, Rockville, MD 20850).

@ Modena Reserve (10540 Metropolitan Ave., Kensington, MD 20895)

@ Sunrise Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights (5555 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815)

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Howard County are held at the following locations,

@ Lighthouse Senior Living (3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043)

@ Long Life Senior Center (9075 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046)

@ Sunrise Senior Living Columbia C (6500 Freetown Rd., Columbia, MD 21044)

@ Residencies at Vantage Point (5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044)

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Baltimore County are held at the following location,

@ Lorien Mays Chapel (12230 Roundwood Rd, Timonium, MD 21093)

UNMUTE's Student Service Learning (SSL) hours Calculation Rules and Timeline has been adjusted to meet public school's policies and compliance requirements. 

2025-2026 SSL verification form Timeline:

Volunteer with UNMUTE to bring warmth and music to the senior community !!

Have fun as you help our Young Adult KEEN athletes (21-26 years old) with physical and developmental disabilities enjoy their next KEEN Bowling session at Lucky Strike Bethesda (5353 Westbard Ave. Bethesda, MD. 

Training provided. Event time: 1-2:30 pm.

To volunteer, please register here.

Thank you!

Make a kid's day! 

Volunteer coaches are paired one-on-one with the KEEN's youngest athletes with disabilities to participate in individualized activities that appeal to the athlete's personal interests. Athletic equipment--basketballs, soccer balls, scooters, hula hoops, and much, much more--are provided. Please register only if you can stay for the entire session.

To volunteer Sunday, Dec. 21, please register here.

Thank you!

Join our young adults for an hour of Zumba dancing. With the instructor directing the steps, volunteers will help our athletes learn basic dance moves designed to help them with their coordination, balance and flexibility, as well as self-esteem, stage presence and social skills. No dance skills required. The goal is to have fun with our athletes.

To help out, please register here.

If you have a group interested in helping with this event, email Beth @ programsdc@keengrdc.org 

Thank you! 

Trash Pick-up along the Little Falls Parkway and in the Little Falls creek

Little Falls Stream Valley Park

Little Falls Parkway at Massachusetts Avenue

Bethesda, MD

We have gloves, bags and even some boots to lend.

Gravel parking lot which is located on Little Falls Parkway near the Mass Ave intersection. If you are late, find us working our way towards River Road. 

Please register here

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.

Thank you SO much for volunteering to help pack food boxes and produce bags for our neighbors in need!

ALL VOLUNTEERS must:

Be 15 years or older and able to work independently

Be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Come dressed appropriately but comfortably — long shorts or pants, a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt, and closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers not wearing closed-toe shoes will be sent home

Please bring water to stay hydrated

Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to:

Packing food

Organizing distribution materials

Clean-up tasks

Please note: These duties may involve bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Volunteers must be able to comfortably meet these physical requirements.

*If you are seeking court-mandated hours, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly before signing up or volunteering. No hours will be verified without prior approval. Contact Janice at: joconnor@theupcountyhub.org.

The Upcounty HUB is located inside the Upcounty Regional Services Center at:
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Please enter through the front entrance of the building. The HUB is to the right of the front desk in Suite 1100.
All volunteers are required to sign in with Janice before starting their shift.

If you need to cancel your volunteer shift, please notify us as soon as possible via this website or with an email to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org. We are a volunteer-driven organization and rely heavily on your commitment to help feed local families each week.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!

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 or concerns.

Vines and bushes are killing our native trees and plants. Volunteers will use clippers, saws and other hand tools to remove the invasive plants and free the trees. Participants have told us that they can hear the trees thanking them. It's an opportunity to be outside and make a difference for the environment. The activity is open to everyone. Training is on site.  We have tools and gloves to lend. 

Meet at the Capital Crescent Trail where it crosses Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD 20815.  Look for us near at the Trail crossing.  There is street parking on Kennedy Drive.  If you are late, find us on the trail, working downhill towards River Road.

Registration and complete details at LFWA.org/events

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.

Reach’s LOP is seeking volunteers to help school-aged children with their homework and other educational activities (under direct supervision of childcare staff). Must be 14+ years old.  There are two class sessions per year and tutors are asked to work through the whole session: Spring (March through mid-June) or Fall (September through mid-December). In person,  one or two nights each week. 

NOTE: This opportunity is approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. 

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.

Description: While we no longer operate a pantry at Lakeforest Mall, we're still just as committed to serving the Gaithersburg community. Our food distribution operations have moved to South Lake Elementary School. Every Tuesday, So What Else, with the help of our incredible team, provides free food to over 500 people. Volunteers can park in the parking lot that is to the right down the hill close to the playground at the school.

Volunteers will help with the following tasks: setting up tables, setting up tents, preparing produce, sorting produce, helping with line control, breaking down boxes, cleaning up, and more. Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for a quick orientation. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods, lift large boxes, and do a considerable amount of movement. This shift involves interacting with clients, other volunteers, and So What Else team members. Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes and clothing they can both move around in and get dirty( NO CROCS ALLOWED). This event is entirely outdoors so please dress accordingly and bring both water and a snack to your shift. This is a great opportunity for SSL hours, and children above 10 can participate as long as their parent/guardian accompanies anyone under 16.

AGE RESTRICTION: This is a great opportunity for children aged 10 and above to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 10-15, and if they arrive without one, their parent or guardian will be contacted. Volunteers aged 16 and above can participate independently without the presence of a parent or guardian.

10:30 am to 2:30 pm ( 4 Hours): Volunteers will assist in setting up the distribution, breaking down empty boxes, cleaning up, and assisting with the distribution breakdown. 

We encourage you to sign up for any shift, even if you can't stay for the entire time. Simply inform the site lead upon arrival so our team can accommodate your schedule.

To get to our distribution site for your shift, Type "South Lake Elementary School, 18201 Contour Rd, Gaithersburg, MD" into your GPS. This will guide you to the school. For parking, please use the lot located to the right, down the hill, near the playground. After parking, walk up toward the distribution area and look for the So What Else van or team setup. Locate a team member and let them know you are there to volunteer at the distribution.

Contact Person: Jorge Yanes | jyanes@sowhatelse.org | (240) 644 7823 

Please feel free to contact Jorge with any questions about our volunteer opportunities.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please notify us by emailing jyanes@sowhatelse.org or canceling your reservation. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely heavily on your support to help distribute over a million meals to families year-round. Thank you for making a difference!

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.

Join us for our food distribution event with Manna From Heaven to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful! Any questions, contact us at info@nest4us.org

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-56969480-manna#/

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.

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!  

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!

Cleanup Leader: Drew Mackay

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.

Description: We’re seeking compassionate volunteers to support families in need through our Montgomery County distribution center, which receives thousands of pounds of donated food, clothing, diapers, toys, and essential household items daily. Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring these items reach the people who need them most.

Tasks may include distributing food to families, preparing grocery bags for home deliveries, organizing donated goods, assisting with inventory, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, and maintaining a clean and welcoming space for all.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference, earn SSL hours, and engage the whole family—children over 10 are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian (required for anyone under 16).

Please make sure to wear close-toed shoes when volunteering!

NEW: Traffic Volunteer (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM) – We need 1 volunteer daily participating in the Maryland Community Service Program to assist with managing traffic outside. This role is outdoors, so please dress accordingly( 18+ only)

Special Note:

Physical ability: While some of these tasks are physically strenuous, we have plenty of opportunities for folks who have physical limitations or other restrictions, and our warehouse is wheelchair accessible.

How to prepare: Volunteers should arrive wearing closed-toed shoes and clothing they can move around in and get dirty( NO CROCS ALLOWED). If you have any questions, please send an email to mjoe@sowhatelse.org. Thank you! Bring water, especially for outdoor roles like the traffic volunteer.

AGE RESTRICTION: This is a great opportunity for children aged 10 and above to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 10-15, and if they arrive without one, their parent or guardian will be contacted. Volunteers aged 16 and above can participate independently without the presence of a parent or guardian.

We encourage you to sign up for any shift, even if you can't stay for the entire time. Simply inform the site lead upon arrival so our team can accommodate your schedule.

*To get to our warehouse for your report time, type "4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD" into your GPS. This will take you directly to the entrance of the parking lot. After you pull into the lot, please look for the yellow parking spots immediately to your right. You can park in any of the yellow parking spots in the lot. Parking is not permitted in front of Dogtopia and against the fence. To find our warehouse entrance, look for signs for "Dogtopia" and then keep walking; our warehouse is to the left of Dogtopia, directly around the corner. When you arrive please walk up the black ramp to the resource center, look for a staff person, and let them know you're there to volunteer.

Contact Person: Megan Joe | mjoe@sowhatelse.org | (240) 705 4345

Please feel free to contact Megan with any questions about our volunteer opportunities.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please notify us by emailing mjoe@sowhatelse.org or canceling your reservation. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely heavily on your support to help distribute over a million meals to families year-round. Thank you for making a difference

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.

Description: At our acclaimed Outdoor Food Distribution located in North Bethesda! Every Saturday So What Else provides free food to over 1,500 people in the parking lot in front of our warehouse with the help of our incredible volunteer team.

Volunteers will help with the following tasks: setting up tables, setting up tents, preparing produce, sorting produce, helping with line control, helping to direct traffic, and more. Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for a quick orientation. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods, lift large boxes, and do a considerable amount of movement. Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes and clothing they can both move around in and get dirty (NO CROCS ALLOWED). This event is entirely outdoors so please dress accordingly and bring both water and a snack to your shift. This is a great opportunity for SSL hours, and children above 10 can participate as long as their parent/guardian accompanies anyone under 16.

AGE RESTRICTION: This is a great opportunity for children aged 10 and above to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 10-15, and if they arrive without one, their parent or guardian will be contacted. Volunteers aged 16 and above can participate independently without the presence of a parent or guardian.

5:30 am to 8:00 am: Volunteers will help prepare food boxes to load into cars for our drive-thru distribution and assist with traffic control. (Double Hours are available for individuals participating in the Maryland Community Service Program when volunteering for the Traffic Volunteer position.) (THE DOUBLE IS NOT FOR SSL )

7:00 am to 11:00 am: Volunteers will help load food boxes into cars, assist with breaking down empty boxes, and clean up where needed.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Volunteers will help load cars with food boxes,  assist with breaking down empty boxes, and clean up where needed.

12:00 pm to 3 PM: Volunteers will help load cars with food boxes and assist with clean-up after the distribution has ended.

We encourage you to sign up for any shift, even if you can't stay for the entire time. Simply inform the site lead upon arrival so our team can accommodate your schedule.

*To reach our warehouse, type "4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD" into your GPS. This will take you directly to the entrance of the parking lot. After you pull into the lot, please look for the yellow parking spots immediately to your right. You can park in any of the yellow parking spots in the lot. Parking is not permitted in front of Dogtopia and against the fence. To find our warehouse entrance, look for signs for "Dogtopia" and then keep walking; our warehouse is to the left of Dogtopia, directly around the corner. When you arrive please walk to the outdoor tables and ask for a staff person, then let them know you're there to volunteer.

Contact Person: Megan Joe | mjoe@sowhatelse.org | (240) 705 4345

Please feel free to contact Megan with any questions about our volunteer opportunities.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please notify us by emailing mjoe@sowhatelse.org or canceling your reservation. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely heavily on your support to help distribute over a million meals to families year-round. Thank you for making a difference!

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.

Come join us for the Gauntlet Open Martial Arts Open, one of our tournaments for this year’s season! We are seeking volunteers to help as timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk assistants, and more. You will be contacted soon to coordinate your assignment for the day.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Description:

What: The Gauntlet Open 2026

When: Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: TBA, a high school gym, Silver Spring MD

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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.

Come join us for Rings of Fire Open 2026, one of our martial arts tournaments for this year's season. Volunteers are needed for timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk, etc. You will be contacted to coordinate the day's assignments.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Description:

What: Rings of Fire Open 2026

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: TBA a high school gym, Silver Spring, MD 20855

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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.

Come join us for Positive Impact Open 2026, one of our martial arts tournaments for this year's season. Volunteers are needed for timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk, etc. You will be contacted to coordinate the day's assignments.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Description:

What: Positive Impact Open 2026

When: Sunday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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.

We are looking for volunteers for Opening Minds Through Art (OMA), an award-winning, evidence-based art program. OMA is a failure-free program designed to provide older adults with early-stage memory loss opportunities for creative self-expression and social engagement. Volunteers support participants as they create abstract art projects that engage their minds and break through cognitive barriers. Volunteers must attend training, all art sessions, and art show.

Location: JCA Headquarters 12320 Parklawn Drive Rockville, Md. 20852

Volunteer Training: Friday, January 23, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Art Sessions: Fridays: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27

Art show and reception: March 6, 10 AM - 12 PM

The Heyman Interages Center and Gorlitz Kensington Clubs are generously funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

If interested, contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org or 301 255 4239. 

Join Us as a Read Across the Generations Facilitator!

Location: Gaithersburg Library
When: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
For: PreK-5th grade children and their families

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to facilitate our Read Across the Generations program. As a facilitator, you'll:

Encourage families to read with JCA Interages volunteers at the library

Act as a volunteer liaison with JCA and Library staff

Help promote the program to the community

Assist librarians in selecting age-appropriate books for the program

SSL Hours

If you’re passionate about literacy, community engagement, and supporting families, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested? Contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org or 301 255 4239

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.

About the event

Thank you for you interest in volunteering with the Choice Pantry!

We're excited to have you support by supporting in various roles including: Database SupportLobby Support Set-up & OrganizationDistribution

For some roles, especially those involving client communication, Spanish-speaking volunteers are greatly appreciated.

What will volunteers do?

Database Updates (Recertification):Update client information and assist with recertifications via Pantry Soft.(Spanish-speaking preferred).

Training: Database usage and eligibility requirements via video and cheatsheet.

Lobby Support (New Participants):

Check and log zip codes for new participants.Volunteers needed: 2 (Spanish-speaking preferred).

Training: How to collect accurate data and answer FAQs.

Set-Up and Organization:

Arrange the diaper distribution area, organize diapers by size, and create a smooth flow for participants.

Volunteers needed: 4Training: Event layout and organization tips.

Distribution: Hand out diapers to participants and maintain inventory count.

Volunteers needed: 3-4.

Training: Inventory tracking and distribution flow.

What will volunteers need to bring or wear?

Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes.

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.

Help us share the mission of The Patesi Foundation and inspire change! As a Volunteer Social Media & Communications Assistant, you’ll play a key role in spreading awareness, celebrating impact, and connecting with our community. Help us amplify our mission to provide access, dignity, and support for women and girls in need with a component of male ally-ship.

What you’ll do:

Create and schedule engaging posts for our social media platforms

Help tell the stories of those that we serve

Support campaigns, events, and special initiatives with creative content

Collaborate with our team to keep our messaging consistent and inspiring

Track and share insights to help us grow our online presence

Who we’re looking for:

Someone who loves social media and storytelling

A creative thinker with an eye for visuals and captions

A team player excited to help a mission-driven organization

Anyone eager to make a real impact in women’s empowerment

Someone who lives in the DMV and is mobile

Join us and be part of a community that shares, inspires, and uplifts! Please email georgia.e@patesifoundation.org with the title Volunteer Social Media & Communications Assistant.

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.

Looking for volunteers to help with our fall basketball league. Volunteers will be working with the game clock, the game book and the concession stand. The seasons are ongoing in the fall, winter and spring. Games will be on Saturdays and Sundays in the Potomac, Rockville, Bethesda and Gaithersburg area. We have boys from 2nd grade to 10th and girls from 4th grade to 8th grade. We are looking fro volunteers aged 13-18. Games usually run from around 8am-7pm with volunteers coming at least 10 minutes before game time. No experience needed we will teach you everything you need to know. If you interested please email me or text me your name, grade, phone number, email and availability.  Without this information I cannot put you on the schedule.

Alea Boyd

202-615-3965 (preferred contact method)

boydalea@gmail.com

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.

Join the University of Maryland Pre-College Programs team in an exciting volunteer opportunity supporting UMD Concessions during basketball games at the SECU Center!

Volunteers will help run concession stands, serve guests, and assist with various customer service tasks during UMD home basketball games. This is a fun, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment — perfect for high school students looking to earn service hours while contributing to a great cause.

All proceeds from this volunteer effort go directly toward supporting Pre-College Programs at the University of Maryland, helping expand educational opportunities for future Terps!

Important Details:

Games typically last 5.5–7 hours.

Volunteers must ensure they have reliable transportation to and from the SECU Center.

Volunteers must be 14 years or older.

Participants can earn SSL hours for their service.

Concessions experience is not required — training will be provided on-site.

Bring your energy, teamwork, and spirit to help make game day a success while supporting a meaningful cause!

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.

Interfaith Works Lon's House is a home that provide permanent housing, 24-hour oversight, and intensive case management services to 8 men with behavioral health diagnoses.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 8 clients at the IW Lon's House, located at 109 Fleet St, Rockville, MD 20850 Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: 9:00-10:00 am

· Lunch: 1:00-2:00 pm

· Dinner: 5:00-6:00 pm

You can sign up for dates to provide meals here.

Students can earn 2 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you'd like to serve the meal.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at (240) 328 - 6017 or come to the front door with your food.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Henrietta Morrison, at hmorrison@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

The Interfaith Works Women's Center at Taft provides short-term, emergency shelter services to adult women. In addition to temporary shelter, the IW Women's Center also provides case management services to each client. These services connect clients to other community resources, such as primary medical care, legal services, psychiatric services, permanent housing services, and vocational services.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 37 clients at the IW Women's Center, located at 2 Taft Ct, Suite 100, Rockville MD, 20850. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: drop off by 6:00 am or the day before

· Lunch: drop off by 11:30 am

· Dinner: drop off by 6:00 pm

Students can earn 2 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers.  Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-770-2413 ext 0 or come into the lobby to deliver your donations. There will also be a cart outside available for you to use, if needed. Sign Up for meals today by clicking this link here.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Harris at mharris@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

The Interfaith Works Women's Center at Crabbs Branch provides short-term, emergency shelter services to adult women. In addition to temporary shelter, the IW Women's Center also provides case management services to each client. These services connect clients to other community resources, such as primary medical care, legal services, psychiatric services, permanent housing services, and vocational services.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 50 clients at the IW Women's Center, located at 16911 Crabbs Branch Way, Derwood, MD 20855. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: drop off by 6:00 am or the day before

· Lunch: drop off by 11:30 am

· Dinner: drop off by 6:00 pm

You can sign up for dates to provide meals here.

Students can earn 2 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-978-7041 or come into the lobby to deliver your donations. There will also be a cart outside available for you to use, if needed.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Harris, at mharris@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Interfaith Works Priscilla's House is a home that provide permanent housing, 24-hour oversight, and intensive case management services to 8 women with behavioral health diagnoses.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 8 clients at the IW Priscilla's House, located at 20201 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20886. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: 9:00-10:00 am

· Lunch: 1:00-2:00 pm

· Dinner: 5:00-6:00 pm

You can sign up for dates to provide meals here.

Students can earn 2 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you'd like to serve the meal.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-515-8244 or come to the front door with your food.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Henrietta Morrison, at hmorrison@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

The Interfaith Works New Leaf Shelter is a low-barrier, 40-bed emergency shelter serving adults of all genders. In addition to temporary shelter, the IW New Leaf Shelter also provides case management services to each client. These services connect clients to other community resources, such as primary medical care, legal services, psychiatric services, permanent housing services, and vocational services.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 30 clients at the IW New Leaf Shelter, located at 5320 Marinelli Rd, Rockville MD, 20852. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: drop off by 6:00 am or the day before

· Lunch: drop off by 11:30 am

· Dinner: drop off by 6:00 pm

You can sign up to prepare a meal here.

Students can earn 2 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you'd like to serve the meal.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-603-2322 or come into the lobby to deliver your donations. There will also be a cart outside available for you to use, if needed.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Shawanna Butler at sbutler@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Interfaith Works Becky's House is a home that provide permanent housing, 24-hour oversight, and intensive case management services to 8 senior women with behavioral health diagnoses.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 8 clients at the IW Becky's House, located at 13023 Parkland Dr., Rockville, MD 20853. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: 9:00-10:00 am

· Lunch: 1:00-2:00 pm

· Dinner: 5:00-6:00 pm

You can sign up for dates to provide meals here.

Students can earn 2 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you'd like to serve the meal.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-933-2477 or come to the front door with your food.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Henrietta Morrison, at hmorrison@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

We would be happy to have you volunteer at the Interfaith Works Clothing Center and Food Pantry.  The Interfaith Works (IW) Clothing Center and Food Pantry distributes clothing, household goods, and food free of charge to clients so they can pay for rent, bills, and other expenses.  Thousands of individuals, businesses, schools, camps, service organizations, and congregations donate time and goods, which make our program possible.  We are proud to provide the link between people in our community who have things they no longer need or want with the people in the community who are in need of the same items.

Volunteer tasks in the Clothing Center include receiving donations as people drop them off, sorting them by type of donation, hanging clothes and restocking sections in the center, and helping to keep the center clean and tidy.  Volunteer tasks in the Food Pantry include restocking the store, helping answer questions that our families have, checking expiration dates on items, and helping keep track of inventory. 

All new volunteers are required to attend a brief orientation session.  Orientation is offered Wednesdays 2:30pm - 4:30PM and Saturdays 8:30 am - 10:30am. You can sign up for orientation here.

Volunteer shifts are available at the Clothing Center and Food Hub Tuesdays-Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm, and Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm.  When you arrive to volunteer you will be assigned to the Clothing Center or Food Hub as needed.  You can sign up for volunteer shifts here.

We require that volunteers be at least 14 years old.  All volunteers under 18 years of age must have a parent signature to start their hours.  A parent’s signature can be provided on our online form or in person.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to schedule a service day for a volunteer group, please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Alice Salomon, asalomon@iworksmc.org or you can email the IW Essential Needs Center at iwclothingcenter@iworksmc.org. 

SPECIAL BAKING NEEDED for NOV 14,  NOV 21, & NOV 24 2025

We would like to be able to add baked goods to our 2000+ Thanksgiving baskets (whole turkey/chicken + fresh produce).  Please let me know if you can help.  We would like the cookies packaged 10 cookies in a bag for this since it is for a family.

Fri Nov 14 & Fri Nov 21: Please deliver to the TPSS Coop, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park by 8:30am.  We will be packing outside behind the building. You can also drop off the day before.  Please email me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com if you drop off the day before, add STM to the box/bag you are dropping them off in and ask the staff to put it in our pantry.

Mon Nov 24: Please deliver to 14516 Bauer Drive by 3pm.  You can also drop off the day before.   Please email me with the day and time you are dropping off at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com

You must arrange a dropoff time so that you can load them into my car. Do not leave them outside our home. Ants will get into them.

Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community.  

We are looking for volunteers to help us make cookies and other baked treats to share with food insecure families in our community that we serve.  The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support.  These baked treats are a nice way to provide a fun snack to go along with the other foods that we are providing for these families.  We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making baked goods until schools return to normal status.  20 cookies (2.5"-3" in diameter) or 20 regular size cupcakes or 1 baked dessert loaf (use an 8.5" X 4.5" X 2.5" pan) = 1 hour of service  (Please note that mini cookies, cupcakes, or breads will not count and that we are no longer looking for regular bread as we are now getting donations of sandwich & loaf bread from a local bakery.)

Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): 

NOTE: Items should be baked fresh the day before.  Please do not make cookies ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them.

-Please take photo of them being made and a group photo of the baked items once you've finished. 

-Cookies and muffins should be put into Ziplock bags in batches of 4 and loaves should be wrapped tightly in either Saran Wrap or a gallon size Ziplock bag. Please label them and note if nuts are present.  

-Make a log by writing down the number items made, and have your parent initial it. 

-Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items.  Please submit your work via the form only once.  

Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator.  They will then credit your hours. 

Baked goods donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am.  To drop off please bring your baked goods in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence.  Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above.  It is a distribution site, not our office.  Thanks!

We are also able to accept baked goods at the TPSS Coop (201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912) on ALL Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30am, but please let us know what dates and the amounts you are going to be donating by emailing us at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com at least 3 days in advance.  Please note that if the weather is bad (rain/snow) you must contact us the day before so that we can give you an alternative drop off location.  Please drop off your baked goods behind the TPSS Coop building on Columbia Avenue to one of our members (not inside to a TPSS Coop employee). We will be packing produce outside.  Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please read the guidelines here:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have questions.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Recruiting experienced robotics instructors to teach mechanical design, hardware-focused programming, engineering documentation, and other competition-related skills. This ongoing, hands-on program emphasizes strengthening students’ practical abilities in mechanical engineering, programming, documentation, and other core areas essential for robotics competitions. Volunteer can provide his/her curriculum or learn to teach the club curriculums.

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.

Trash Pick-up along the Little Falls Parkway and in the Little Falls creek

Little Falls Stream Valley Park Little Falls Parkway at Massachusetts Avenue Bethesda, MD

We have gloves, bags and even some boots to lend.

Gravel parking lot which is located on Little Falls Parkway near the Mass Ave intersection. If you are late, find us working our way towards River Road. 

register at www.lfwa.org/events

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.

sorting, tagging, organizing ,arranging clothes ,run errands, help customers with purchases, educate them about preventing landfill , making a poster/flyer, take photographs/video

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.

Potomac PiRates is looking for dedicated middle and high school students to help teach math in a fun, supportive environment! Email us at potomacpiratesinc@gmail.com for any additional information and/or questions.

Birthday Cakes 4 Free Maryland (BC4F) is a nonprofit organization that collects and delivers birthday cakes to financially and socially disadvantaged children and seniors. We are an entirely student run organization!

Anyone can become a volunteer! There is no minimum age requirement. This is a great way to start earning SSL hours in middle school. 

Students bake cakes in their homes. Cakes must meet the container guidelines which are outlined on www.bc4f.org. The decoration/flavor/design of your cake(s) is up to you but we would prefer if you could write “Happy Birthday!” on your cake(s). You can make a cake from a cake mix or your favorite recipe. Round, square or rectangle cakes are all okay as long as they are individually and securely boxed, with lids taped for transport. Round cakes must have multiple layers. Single layer 9" round cakes will not earn SSL hours. We also accept cupcakes. Twenty-four cupcakes are equivalent to one cake. Cake requirements are posted on our website.  We DO NOT accept pies or alternative baked goods. ALL decorations MUST be edible. https://www.bc4f.org/faq

How to Sign-Up to Bake Cakes

You must SIGN-UP for our Newsletter in order to receive the Google Form to sign-up to bake cakes. To subscribe, go to https://www.bc4f.org/newsletter. DO NOT USE an MCPS email address as all external emails are blocked. Once a month, you will receive information about delivery dates, delivery address, and delivery times. Currently, we accept cake donations on one Sunday a month. Our current delivery location is in Rockville near Travilah Elementary School. The Google Form is included in the monthly Newsletter so that you can sign-up with the number of cakes you would like to donate. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CAKES DONATED IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE MORE VOLUNTEERS. The SSL form is provided at the time/date of cake delivery as long as the cake(s) meet donation requirements. SSL hours are awarded as follows:

1 cake (or 24 cupcakes) = 2 total SSL hours

2 cakes (or 48 cupcakes) = 3 total SSL hours

3 cakes (or 72 cupcakes) = 4 total SSL hours

4 cakes (or 96 cupcakes) = 5 total SSL hours

5 cakes (or 120 cupcakes) = 6 total SSL hours

6 cakes (or 144 cupcakes) = 7 total SSL hours

7 cakes (or 168 cupcakes) = 8 total SSL hours

To sign up, please visit https://www.bc4f.org/newsletter and subscribe to our newsletter.

Please Note: DO NOT SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER WITH AN MCPS EMAIL ADDRESS. You will not be able to receive the Newsletter with cake delivery information because MCPS blocks external emails.  

Check out our website https://www.bc4f.org/.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

ATTENTION - This position is only available when MCPS schools are in session and operate under normal situation .

Work with The French Heritage Association and become a volunteer during our programs and events

Our volunteers welcome participants, are people-oriented and support staff as needed during programs and events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG OTHERS:

All assignments provide training, the opportunity to work with children, and to practice French language skills.

Looking for responsible teens who are able to make a minimum commitment of at least 3 hours on Saturdays during several weeks. 

Minimum age 16.

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.

Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time.

Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer

For Students: Students should not include their full names, email/home address, or any real-life pictures or images of themselves on the cards. If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must write at least 10 cards for quality completion of the service project. The same message/artwork can be repeated.

Please visit this link for more details and guidance. If you have any further questions, please reach out to volunteer@kitstoheart.org.

Safety is paramount. Please follow these precautions:
• Do not prepare and drop-off items if anyone in your home is sick.
• While packaging and dropping off items, wash your hands and avoid touching your face.
• During drop-off, please leave items at the front door.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Founded by a three-time cancer survivor, Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time.

6 simple hand-cut stickers may receive 1 service hour
3 complex hand-cut stickers may receive 1 service hour

Help bring cheer and motivation to cancer patients by creating custom stickers with positive messages and illustrations to be used as decorations for our cancer care kits. These stickers will serve as small but impactful tokens of encouragement, designed to uplift the spirits of those undergoing treatment.

How to Get Started

Recommended Materials

Supplies will differ depending on the method of sticker-making. Please also refer to tutorials below.

Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you.

Recommended Tutorials

How to Submit

Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!

Safety is paramount. Please follow these precautions:
• Do not prepare and drop off items if anyone in your home is sick.
• While packaging and dropping off items, wash your hands and avoid touching your face.
• During drop-off, please leave items at the front door.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Earn SSL Hours from Home with Grace Helping Hands!

We are a grassroots nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to providing toiletry kits, including essential feminine hygiene products, to homeless women and children in our local area.

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact while earning Student Service Learning (SSL) hours? Join Grace Helping Hands as a virtual grant-writing volunteer! Your efforts will directly support our mission of providing toiletry kits to homeless women and children.

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission.

Grant Writing Opportunity!

We are seeking dedicated individuals to support our organization by:
- Finding and researching grant opportunities that align with our mission. -

- Completing grant applications to secure funding for our programs and initiatives.

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to six (6+) months of service to this role.

Qualifications:
Strong organizational and research skills are a plus.
Experience with grant writing or nonprofit fundraising is helpful but not mandatory—enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are most important!

Contact Us
For more information or to express your interest, please reach out to us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org.

Help us grow our resources and extend our support to homeless women and children—one grant at a time.

This is virtual opportunity, all communication will be with Grace Helping Hands personnel. There may be need for virtual meetings via google meet with Grace Helping Hands staff for additional clarification.

Virtual Grant Writing Opportunities

If you are interested in earning SSL hours for assisting with grant writing, please let us know. Volunteers will help identify and research grant opportunities, draft application materials, and participate in virtual meetings with our core team.

SSL Hour Equivalency:

Grant Writing Tasks:
1 grant proposal draft or application completed = 4 SSL hours
1 grant opportunity researched and documented = 2 SSL hours
Meetings with Core Team:
1 meeting hour = 1 SSL hour

Grant Approval Process:
- Volunteers will submit drafts or research findings for review by our core team.
- Templates and guidance for grant writing will be provided.
- SSL hours will be awarded after review and approval of completed work.

Contact Us
For more details or to get started, email us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org.

Additional Information Regarding This Opportunity:
-Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student's parent/guardian.
-The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy.
-SSL hours will be awarded based on the evidence submitted.
-Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions or concerns.
-Written approval from the student's parent/guardian is required prior to participation in the virtual platform.
-Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in virtual sessions.
-Students will engage under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor, who will be present during all virtual interactions, including breakout sessions.
-Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable.
-Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Join us in making a difference while developing valuable grant-writing skills and earning SSL hours. Your contributions will help expand our resources and reach more people in need! 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Grace Helping Hands is seeking volunteers to assist with social media content creation and posting to help promote our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children.

To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to six (6+) months of service and be able to dedicate three hours per week to this role.

SSL Hours for Social Media Support
Middle and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by reviewing, finalizing, and creating content for our social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.

SSL Hour Equivalency:
Three (3) social media content pieces reviewed, finalized, or created (e.g., Instagram or Facebook posts) = One (1) SSL hour (upon approval by Grace Helping Hands).

Instructions for Earning SSL Hours:
Content Review and Creation Requirements:
Review content created by the social media team, including:
- Titles and descriptions.
- Introduction/context of the post.
- Message clarity and impact.
- Hashtags and keywords.
- Attached images, videos, and links (e.g., YouTube).
- Proofread for grammar, spelling, and style.
- Edit, finalize, or create engaging content specifically designed for Instagram and Facebook.

Submission Process:
Submit the reviewed, finalized, or created content as a document to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval.
Make edits based on feedback provided by Grace Helping Hands.

Approval Process:
An adult representative from Grace Helping Hands will review the finalized content.

SSL hours will be awarded once three (3) content pieces (including Instagram and Facebook posts) have been approved.

Additional Notes:
All social media content will be managed and approved by Grace Helping Hands.
Volunteers assisting with website updates will work on improving the site’s layout, adding relevant content, and optimizing functionality. Prior experience with web editing is helpful but not required.

To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to at least six months of service and be able to dedicate three hours per week to this role. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling posts, engaging with our online community, and helping spread awareness about our mission to provide toiletry kits and feminine products to homeless women and children. If you're passionate about social media and want to use your skills to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is there a limit on the number of hours?
Students: Limited to 3 hours per day during the school year and 6 hours per day during holidays and breaks.
Adults: Limited to 6 hours per day.

Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours?
YES, this opportunity qualifies for SSL hours.

Is this opportunity still open?
YES, it is an ongoing need.

How will I receive my SSL hours?
Verified SSL hours will be documented, and the SSL form will be sent via email after service completion and work review.

Additional Information Regarding This Opportunity:
- Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student's parent/guardian.
- The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy.
- SSL hours will be awarded based on the evidence submitted.
- Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions or concerns.
- Written approval from the student's parent/guardian is required prior to participation in the virtual platform.
- Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in virtual sessions.
- Students will engage under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor, who will be present during all virtual interactions, including breakout sessions.
- Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable.
- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Contact Us
For more information, email volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

We are looking for high schoolers to join our team of dedicated tutors! Tutors can work with students in subjects of their choice. See 'What Volunteers Do' on our profile or visit our website at https://www.steppingstonetutoring.org/ for more details.

Please read the following requirements:

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

MUM serves individuals and families in crisis in the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Takoma Park, Rockville and Aspen Hill communities, specifically residents within the following zipcodes of Montgomery County (20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912). MUM provides food assistance as well as financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention/restoration and prescription medications.

In order to meet increased demand for our services, MUM needs volunteers to help clients sign up for appointments, access the food pantry and to help with data entry and other tasks.  Volunteers should have good communication skills and are preferably bilingual English/Spanish speakers.  

We are looking for a talented team of High School and Middle School Students to develop projects which will help those who have impairment and medical needs.

We are looking for a talented team to met to develop projects which will help those who have impairment and medical needs. Project concepts can cover the full range of available options to incorporate skill in 3d printing, robotics, design, programming, medical and nursing care and other areas to serve the practical needs of those with disabilities or medical needs in our community.

It would be helpful to have volunteers remain active with the meetings throughout the 2025/2026 school year as it would help with the continuity of the development of the projects.

We are planning to meet weekly at Rockville Public Library or Potomac Public Library.  Participants should have an interest in helping others and some experience in one or more of the areas mentioned above. The initial meetings will be about concepts and we will collectively work to design solutions. At that point we will work with the target community of individuals who are intended to benefit from the project to further refine and test the solution.

We will be meeting Tuesdays at 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm weekly at Rockville Public Library during the 2025/2026 school year.

https://technologyhelpingpeople.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. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Join us for a graphic novel book club where we'll share different perspectives and a love for reading across generations, between older adults and high school students.

This month's book is Faint of Heart. Copies of the book will be available to check out at Potomac Library's Circulation Desk.

We kindly ask that you register for this book club.

Interested teens can register here. Teens can earn SSL hours for their participation.

Interested older adults can register here with the 'REGISTER' button on the left side of the page.

This program is in partnership with Link Generations. 

Questions about this program? Please contact Potomac Library at 240-777-0690.

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.

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.

Students may earn SSL hours for preparing meals (1 prepared meal = 1 SSL hour) but not for purchasing prepared meals or store-bought items.  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian who must be onsite volunteering with the student. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Piano Pals for ES Children:  Fox Chapel ES, Gaithersburg ES, Brown Station ES, Clopper Mill ES are reopening in October through Spring Break. Tanglewood HOC Apartments will continue on Saturday mornings.  Upcounty HOC at Stewartown begins on Tuesdays in October.   For training of new volunteers in order to mentor in the Fall 2025, contact: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.  Dates/location by appointment.

Mentor a child per half hour session afterschool.  Using the detailed world renowned piano curriculum, Faber Piano Adventures,  teach 2 children (each one half hour lesson) between grades K-5 at an elementary school or HOC facility.

1.5 hours of SSL Credit

Guitar Pals for ES Children:  Applications for Fall 2025 being received now.

Mentor a child at these facilities:

Brown Station ES on Mondays, Stewartown HOC on Tuesdays 4 to 5:30, Fox Chapel on Thursdays after school, Gaithersburg ES on Thursdays after school, Clopper Mill ES on Fridays after school, Tanglewood HOC on Saturdays from 11 to 12:30.

Using the detailed Faber Piano Adventures,   teach 2 children (each one half hour lesson) between grades K-5 at Tanglewood Housing for Title 1 families.

1.5 hours of SSL Credit

Adult supervision provided by Tacy Foundation Adult Volunteers, vetted by MCPS Adult Volunteer Requirements.

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.

The Look Again Resale Shop has been supporting the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington's (POB) sight-saving programs since 1992 with the sale of antiques, furniture, collectibles, clothing, books and more. The store depends on the generosity of area residents for donations of gently used items, which are available for purchase at fantastic prices. All store proceeds go toward making POB's vision programs in the community a reality.

We ask volunteers to join us for 3-4 hour shifts. Volunteers use and develop retail experience including displaying and organizing merchandise. Volunteers also enjoy the social support of working on a close-knit team. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old (ages 12-16 may volunteer with a parent/guardian).

Great for retired individuals! We are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM.

NEXT STEPS:  Your volunteer hours are not confirmed until you hear from us via phone or email. Please add your phone number to your response - it is the fastest way to follow up with you. 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Look Again Resale shop in Kensington Maryland is looking for volunteers for our thrift/antique shop.  If you love vintage clothing, hard to find treasures and collectables then Look again resale shop is the place for you! Proceeds from our shop benefits The Prevention of Blindness Metropolitan Washington.

Duties include:

Sorting and processing donations, Cleaning and organizing shop, carrying boxes of donations in from customers, Assisting with day to day functions of the store.  By the way we have fun giving back!

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.

Location: Seneca Creek Community Church, 13 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg

Schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM

Hospitality Volunteer Greet students, set up space, provide refreshments, and foster community.

High School Volunteers (SSL Hours) Assist with childcare, data entry, or hospitality.

Training provided, SSL hours verified.

Assistant ESOL Teacher Support the lead instructor with small groups or one-on-one practice.

Assist with lessons and encourage engagement.

Requirements: Wear casual, comfortable clothing and shoes. Check in on the second floor before class.

Training may be required for certain roles.

Contact esol@senecacreek.org for more information

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.

Email germantown@bgcgw.org or call 301.353.9600 for more information.

A great opportunity for students interested in the teaching/child care/youth development field.

-After School Program Junior Leaders (Counselor-in-Training) opportunities are for high school students (9th - 12th grade), 14 years old - 18 years old.  This opportunity is during the school year.

-Keystone Club opportunities are for high school students (9th - 12th grade), 14 years old - 18 years old.  This opportunity is during the school year.

-Torch Club opportunities are for middle school students (6th - 8th grade).  This opportunity is during the school year.

-Summer Camp Junior Leaders (Counselor-in-Training) opportunities are for high school students going into the (9th - 12th grade) for the upcoming school year, 14 years old - 18 years old.  This opportunity is during the summer.

-Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation.

-Volunteers that are 18 years old or older must pass a criminal background check.

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission. We are a grassroots nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to providing toiletry kits, including essential feminine hygiene products, to homeless women and children.

Join us in making a difference by helping to assemble these essential kits!

Kit Assembly Details:
We will be assembling toiletry kits on a monthly basis, providing an ongoing opportunity for volunteers to contribute to our cause. Each kit includes carefully selected items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and other personal care essentials.

We will be assembling toiletry kits at local libraries, all kit making sites will be at public space on specific dates.

To find out the specific locations and dates, please contact us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org.

Earn SSL Hours!
You can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for each hour you volunteer. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while fulfilling your service requirements.

Please make sure to bring your SSL form with you.

Join us in making a meaningful impact—one kit at a time!

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.

CCACC Academy is one of the divisions of the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, a non-profit educational institution, since 2021.

We are recruiting youth volunteers to assist in our afterschool program as Teacher Assistants. Volunteers will be responsible for check in/check out, helping with moving students to and from different activities, and assisting with program logistics. 

Time: Every Monday to Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: 9400 Key West Ave, Rockville MD 20850

Email: ccacc.academy@ccacc-dc.org / simbisai.kahari@ccacc-dc.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. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

CCACC Academy is looking for volunteers to assist with our Afterschool program for the Fall 2025 semester. Student volunteers can earn SSL hours through this program and gain valuable experience supporting their local community.

Volunteers will be responsible for check-in/check-out, helping move students to and from different activities, and assisting with program logistics. The afterschool program runs from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on weekdays, and volunteers will have the opportunity to confirm their availability.

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.

Join us for a virtual KindSoup making session where YOU get to lead the way! This is your chance to show off your cooking skills, connect with others, and make a difference - all from your own kitchen. 

Note: Students are required to join at least one session before leading one on their own. Join a scheduled KindSoup session for a refresher.

Plan and prepare for the session in advance 

Submit remote evidence via email showing you’ve:

Lead Live KindSoup Making Session

During the session, you will:

Students may earn SSL hours at the following rate:

Note: An adult KindWorks representative will supervise and host the Zoom session for the entire time.

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

Use this new link to access volunteer opportunities in September and October of 2025. We hope to see you soon!

CLICK HERE: 

Nourishing Bethesda Sign Up Genius

Come be part of our wonderful community of volunteers who are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. We provide a warm and welcoming environment for volunteers and clients alike. Your impact is immediate and our clients are so grateful for the helping hand. We operate out of the BCC Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda.

We operate under a Choice Market model. This model gives our clients the ability to choose the food items we offer that best meet the needs of their families in a grocery-store-like experience. This new model is the gold standard of food pantries--and deeply supports Nourishing Bethesda's commitment to honor our clients with agency and respect. There are various new volunteer positions to choose from! 

How can you help?

We have volunteer shifts on:

Shifts often fill up early, but openings often become available when volunteers need to cancel, so please check back. 

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.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.

Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. 

This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com

If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design,

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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.

Join us in creating "Notes of Kindness" for community heroes, seniors and our homeless friends. Together, let's spread some love and kindness!

Get Involved: https://bit.ly/2MYRwXX 
Events: https://www.nest4us.org/events.html

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aa4a729ab9-world

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.

Description:

Grace Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toiletry kits and feminine hygiene products to homeless women and children in Montgomery County and beyond. We are offering an impactful volunteer opportunity for MCPS students to earn SSL hours while advocating for those in need.

Volunteers will participate in a writing campaign to raise awareness and request support from local legislators, businesses, and manufacturers. Students will draft emails to local congresspersons, stores, vendors, and manufacturers, urging them to support Grace Helping Hands by donating products or funding.

SSL Hour Equivalency:

Instructions for Earning SSL Hours:

Writing Campaign Requirements:

Submission & Approval Process:

Skills Gained:

✔ Advocacy & persuasive writing
✔ Community engagement & leadership
✔ Real-world impact on homelessness

How to Participate:

Contact:
For more information or to sign up, please contact volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

Students will not be the ones sending the emails, but rather, the students will submit the emails to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

·         A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

·         Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

·         Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

·         The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

·         Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

·         Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

Join us in making a difference—one email at a time!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community.  

We are looking for volunteers to help us make sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly, ham, turkey, etc) to share with the families we serve in our community in Takoma Park and Silver Spring.  The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support.  A sandwich is a small way that we can bridge the distance between us and them and help them with their food insecurity.  We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making sandwiches until schools return to normal status.  10 sandwiches= 1 hour of service

Note:  Sandwiches should be made the day before.  Please do not make them in advance because they won't be at their best. The sandwiches should be made so that they are ready to eat.  Please add mayonnaise and mustard to the sandwiches with meat in them.  Cheese is welcome too.  There is a high demand for TURKEY sandwiches.  :)

Please note that if you are making more than 20 sandwiches that you should be making different types of sandwiches so that they are not all PB&J.

If you plan to make more than 60 sandwiches you must reach out to me to get my approval.  Please let me know how many sandwiches you are making and how many of each type.  

Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form):

-Please document your sandwich making by taking an action shot photo of them being made and a group shot of the bagged sandwiches once you've finished making them

-Make a log by writing down the date(s), the number of sandwiches made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it

-Make sandwiches and wrap each on individually using either wax paper or sandwich bags (no foil please)

-Use the bread bag to package them and label the outside of the bag with the type of sandwiches made.  

-Submit your photos, etc via the google form. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the sandwiches you made and your log of the amounts of the items initialed by your parent.  Please submit your work via the form only once.  

Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator.  They will then credit your hours. 

DROPOFF

Sandwich donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am.  To drop off please bring your sandwiches in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence.  Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above.  It is a distribution site, not our office.  Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please read the guidelines here:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community.  

We are looking for volunteers to help us make frozen casseroles to share with food insecure families and individuals in our community.  The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made food insecure families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support.  A casserole is a nice way to provide a hot meal for these families.  We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making casseroles until schools return to normal status.  1 casserole= 1 hour of service

Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form):

Favorite casseroles include: tuna casseroles, chili, mac and cheese, baked ziti, and chicken noodle, but all casseroles are loved!

-Please taking a photo of the casserole(s) being made and a photo of the completed casseroles

-Please use a disposable aluminum pans 9 x 13 for your dish.

-Please cook your casserole prior to freezing it.

-Please label each casserole with the name and the ingredients (for example: Chicken and Cheese Casserole: chicken,pasta, olive oil, onion, mushrooms, bread crumbs, butter, cheese). 

-Please wrap them well with aluminum foil. Please do not use the plastic cover that comes with some pans.

-Please write down the date, the number of casseroles made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it.

-Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items.  Please submit your work via the form only once.  I will be sending out emails with your SSL form each weekend.  Please be patient.  

DROPOFF:

Casserole donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am.  To drop off please bring your casseroles in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence.  Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above.  It is a distribution site, not our office.  Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please read the guidelines here:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

Spread holiday cheer by adding an ornament to our Community Tree.  The Tree will go up at the Kentlands Mansion in December.  This event is open to all ages. One ornament=1 SSL hour, with a maximum of two ornaments. Ornament supplies can be purchased on your own, or select supplies are available at the Kentlands Mansion. The Kentlands Mansion will post tutorials on their social media pages to create ornaments with materials most people have at home. Ornaments are due NLT Dec 19th at 4:00 p.m.

All Ornaments:

Ornaments can be dropped off anytime Monday-Friday / 9 am – 4 pm December 1 to December 19 at Kentlands Mansion.  If you want to drop the ornaments off outside of office hours, our tree is located in the garden (December only!). You MUST take a picture and send it to us, so we can confirm the ornament is there. E-mail your name, grade and school with a picture of your ornament to  Jennie.Stroup@gaithersburgmd.gov for SSL hours. 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

WAPO welcome youth musicians to join our team.

Students age from 12 to 22.

We have two concerts scheduled in Fall and Spring at Culture Center each year in Gaithersburg, and it is free to community and public.

Our youth musicians will perform with professional and amateur musicians and community choirs with classical and popular musical and songs.

Each concert has been introducing the music and enjoy the music with all music lovers at all age group.

*Auditions will be needed. *

** Please note that students can only earn SSL hours for the time spent performing -- weekly rehearsing would not be included in the SSL hours. **

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.