Description
Global Youth Service Day is our nation's biggest day of service. Join Small Things Matter on Sunday April 30 rescheduled due to the rain at the intersection of Carroll and Laurel Avenues in Takoma Park from 9am-1pm to help spread kindness in our community. There are 3 activities that you can come out and support!
- cups of cheer: fill a cup with treats for seniors
- rock painting: share a kind word or a picture to brighten a senior's day
- card making: write a note or share a poem
There will be younger students at these events and we need you to help them as well as to craft with us. Come out and have fun, make a difference, and earn SSL hours!
Small Things Matter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
If you are interested in helping please send an email with the times you can help to Roxanne at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need to be vaccinated? YES, you must have proof of vaccination to participate and you must wear a mask even though we are working outdoors
Do I need to sign up? Yes, send an email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com
Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES.
How will I receive my SSL hours? You will receive your MCPS SSL form onsite when you volunteer. If you go to a different school then please bring a filled out form and I will sign it at the end of your shift.
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
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.
