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About Arise and Flourish, Inc.

Arise and Flourish, Inc. is a nonprofit organization registered in Maryland and Virginia, dedicated to preventing substance use and misuse among middle and high school students. For over 12 years, we have partnered with public and private school systems across Maryland and Virginia, reaching more than 49,000 students in nearly 400 schools.

Our Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Program is a powerful, classroom-based educational experience that combines personal storytelling from individuals in recovery with interactive instruction on the Cycle of Addiction. By presenting addiction as a disease and addressing the underlying causes of substance use, we work to reduce stigma, promote early intervention, and empower students to make healthier choices.

Position Summary

Arise and Flourish is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to support our mission by identifying funding opportunities and preparing compelling grant proposals. This role is ideal for someone who wants to use their writing skills to make a meaningful impact on youth substance use and misuse prevention and education.

The Volunteer Grant Writer will work closely with the President/Vice President, Program Manager, and Board Members to help secure funding that sustains and expands our school-based prevention programs.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

What We Provide

Why Volunteer With Us

Your work will help ensure that thousands of students continue to receive honest, impactful education about addiction - education that saves lives, reduces stigma, and promotes hope and recovery. Grant funding plays a critical role in sustaining and expanding this mission.

How to Apply

Interested volunteers may contact us at info@ariseandflourish.org with a brief introduction and relevant experience.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event on Sunday February 15th at the Falls Church PetSmart.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check in starts at 11:30 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

The final day to sign up for any event is the Friday before that specific event.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event.

Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

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.

Gaithersburg HELP is a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that provides essential support to local communities. Many of our clients are Spanish-speaking, and we need bilingual volunteers to help them access the services they need. If you’re fluent in English and Spanish and want to help, we’d love to have you on our team!

As a volunteer, you will:

Your fluency in English and Spanish can truly make a difference in someone's life.

PLEASE NOTE: While this is a remote volunteer opportunity, we prefer candidates who live in our service area, Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, Maryland.

You can reach us directly:

Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6

Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org

Apply Online: https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/

Gaithersburg HELP is a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that provides essential support to local communities. We are seeking a volunteer to assist clients with food and infant needs. If you live in Montgomery County, MD, we can use your help.

This volunteering responsibilities include:

Retrieving and returning voicemails.

Booking pantry appointments or deliveries based on client needs.

Registering new households in the Food Bank Manager database.

Informing clients about Gaithersburg HELP services and referring them to other teams (Rx, Transportation, etc.) as needed.

Refer callers to other resources available in the county, as needed. Keep informed of those resources as displayed on the Gaithersburg HELP webpage.

Working scheduled shifts and coordinating with the lead volunteer.

Work from home using your phone and a computer with Internet access: return calls and schedule clients to pick up food at the pantry. Call hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Volunteers should be comfortable with emails, online forms, and basic online research. Commitment is 1–5 hours per week. We will provide the necessary training (max 4 hours).

Ideal candidates have:

A pleasant telephone manner

Patience and active listening skills

A genuine desire to help others with respect

PLEASE NOTE: While this is a remote volunteer opportunity, we prefer candidates who live in Montgomery County, Maryland.

If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest and your passion to help our communities.How to reach us directly:

Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6

Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org

Apply Online:https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/

 Do you have a love for cats and or kittens?  Are you willing to share their love, their affection and playfulness? Then AWLMC has an exciting opportunity for You - Fostering!  As an Adult Foster you bring into your home a Cat on a temporary basis (normally 14 days) preparing Her/Him for their FURR-Ever Home.  As a Kitten Foster, the kittens normally stay with you until they are adopted.  Your participation provides the Cat/Kittens with much needed socialization, human interaction which prepares the cat in finding their FURR-Ever Home. Plus you get the joy of their company!  AWLMC provides everything necessary for you to care for Your Cat/Kitten. If interested and/or you desire more information, please send us an email via this site.  We look forward to hearing from You as do our Furry Feline Friends!  You will not be disappointed!

We’re looking for a volunteer photographer to help capture photos of our adoptable dogs and puppies! Clear, high-quality photos play a huge role in helping animals stand out and find their forever homes by showcasing their unique personalities.

When: Flexible schedule

Where: Silver Spring, Maryland

This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves photography, enjoys working with animals, and wants to make a meaningful impact.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Arise and Flourish, is a nonprofit organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland that speaks to students about substance abuse prevention by sharing stories from persons in long-term recovery. Through the schools and community, we bring real life stories to our youth showing the devastation of the disease of addiction. By emphasizing the importance of understanding the cycle of addiction, our goal is to arm our youth with the knowledge of the dangers associated with drug and alcohol use, how to prevent addiction, and how to seek help.

Since 2017, Arise and Flourish has helped to bring a greater awareness of the addiction problem by visiting 490 Middle and High schools in Montgomery County, Maryland and speaking to more than 49,000 students.  We are run by volunteers who dedicate their time to visiting the schools. In order for our organization to grow and bring continued awareness to the schools and community, we need your help to continue our mission.

We are looking for young people in recovery who have been sober for one year or more and are interested in becoming a volunteer with Arise and Flourish, Inc. to speak to MCPS MS and HS students, sharing their personal story and educating them about the cycle of addiction.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A MCPS SSL OPPORTUNITY

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 also 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 twelve 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. 

Make a Difference with EveryMind! Volunteer with Us!

EveryMind is not just a name; it’s a catalyst for change. We believe in the inherent value and potential of every individual, every mind. With a commitment to the building blocks of mental health, we have been strengthening communities and empowering individuals since 1957. Through our direct services, advocacy, and community partnerships, we foster an ecosystem of support that cultivates thriving communities.

Volunteer Opportunity: Mental Wellness Race Ambassadors

EveryMind will host a community 5K race and 1K walk on May 10, 2026. This is an early-morning event designed to raise funds, promote mental wellness, and bring together participants of all ages through activities like warm-ups, sponsor activations, and engagement with local leaders. Organized by the Marketing Department, the race event will run for about four hours and aims to strengthen community connection while recognizing volunteers and attracting individuals, teams, and groups from across the area.

We’re looking for enthusiastic Volunteers to join us in promoting EveryMind’s mission. As a Volunteer, you will play a key role in supporting our event and outreach activities, engaging directly with the community to raise awareness.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Engage & Connect with the Community:
-Spark conversations with local businesses through upbeat, mission-driven cold calls that help spread the word about Race Day.
-Hit the ground running with in-person outreach to business districts, residential communities, and bustling shopping centers in your assigned zones.
-Represent EveryMind proudly at two race-related events, supporting community connection and momentum-building.
-Join our outreach/orientation session, where you'll get hands-on training in community engagement and registration techniques
2. Champion EveryMind’s Mission
-Share EveryMind’s crucial mental health services and values with the wider community, helping raise awareness, inspire support, and strengthen community ties.
3. Team Collaboration
-Work side-by-side with fellow volunteers and EveryMind staff to ensure smooth, organized, and high-energy execution leading up to Race Day.

What You’ll Receive:
Training: Comprehensive training on community outreach, marketing, event coordination, business development.
Meaningful Impact: A unique opportunity to make a difference and contribute to EveryMind’s mission.

Commitment per Volunteer:
Minimum 8 hours/week (M–F)
One weekend outreach event per month

There are TWO 8-week Volunteer cycles. We are seeking THREE volunteers for each cycle.
Cycle 1: February 2 – March 27. Must be able to attend Orientation Feb 2nd In-Person 3-5:30pm
Cycle 2: March 23 – May 15th. Must be able to attend Orientation March 23 In-Person 3-5:30pm

REQUIREMENTS:
-Must be 18 years or older.
-Must be willing to use their personal cell phone to make outreach calls (you’ll use an app-based internal number...your personal number stays private).
-Must have access to a personal laptop or be able to work from the EveryMind office at 1000 Twinbrook Pkwy.
-Access to reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to local events, including transporting materials from our Rockville office to event locations.
-Comfortable making cold calls and speaking with community members in person.
-The volunteer must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting. All volunteers must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to always perform all required duties.

What we are looking for in a Volunteer:
-Show up on time, follows through on commitments, and can work independently while also being a strong team player.
-Able to attend the required in-person orientation/training session and willing to participate in two assigned race-related events (1x/month)
-Friendly, positive, and able to represent EveryMind with professionalism.
-Passionate about mental health awareness and EveryMind’s mission (or excited to learn).

Join us and be a part of EveryMind’s mission to strengthen communities and empower individuals to reach optimal wellness!

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Summer String Institute (SSI) is a two-week camp for string players in grades 2-12. The camp is held at the River Road Unitarian in Bethesda, MD. It provides students with a holistic musical experience that includes lessons, chamber music, orchestral experience, music theory, movement, and more!

Volunteers at camp will help the Director and our faculty with setting up and cleaning up for each class and rehearsal, checking students in and out of the camp, distributing snacks and water during breaks, and performing administrative duties such as making copies, organizing music and folders, and other camp daily logistics as needed.

We need multiple volunteers for each week of camp. The hours of work are 9 am- 5 pm Monday-Thursday and 9 am- 6 pm on Fridays. The first session of camp is from July 20-24, and the second session is from July 27-31. 

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 an inspiring and dynamic concert with our talented musicians for this Black History Month observance, where we will honor the power of music in our community. This concert features the Accord Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Julien Benichou, and Assistant Conductor Gloria Yin.

SSL Responsibilities include stage and welcome table set up (guided with WCM staff member), greeting and passing out programs, setting up and managing reception (e.g., helping facilitate small talk conversations with guests, tidying during reception), resetting the stage and reception area, and ensuring all used spaces are tidying back to how they were found. Volunteers must be available for all hours listed.

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.

This Spring 2026 special performance showcases a masterful selection of classical works, bringing together musicians, community, and the joy of live performance. This performance features conductor Jovan Zivkovic leading the Washington Conservatory Orchestra.

SSL Responsibilities include stage and welcome table set up (guided with WCM staff member), greeting and passing out programs, setting up and managing reception (e.g., helping facilitate small talk conversations with guests, tidying during reception), resetting the stage and reception area, and ensuring all used spaces are tidying back to how they were found. Volunteers must be available for all hours listed.

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.

WCM Faculty and world-renowned pianist Audrey Andrist joins guest artist and National Philharmonic concertmaster Laura Colgate for an incredible evening of music by female composers. This special recital will showcase a rich program of classical and contemporary works. This performance promises to be a memorable musical experience.

SSL Responsibilities include stage and welcome table set up (guided with WCM staff member), greeting and passing out programs, setting up and managing reception (e.g., helping facilitate small talk conversations with guests, tidying during reception), resetting the stage and reception area, and ensuring all used spaces are tidying back to how they were found. Volunteers must be available for all hours listed.

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.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the scenes for auditions? Join WCM for our Annual Accord Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition!

SSL Responsibilities include setting up audition space and green room, setting up coffee station and materials for judges, greeting and bringing participants into the room when it is their turn, and clean up and break down after auditions are over.

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.

YMCA Youth Links Mentoring is looking for adult volunteers to be positive role models for youth between the ages of 5-19. Our program is a collaboration between Montgomery County Child Welfare, the Circuit Court, Montgomery County Public Schools, the Department of Juvenile Services and the YMCA. Many of the children in our program live in foster or other out-of-home care; most are monitored by Child Welfare because of neglect, abuse or other challenges in the home.  Mentoring guarantees these young people that there is someone who cares about them, and that they are not alone in dealing with life’s day-to-day challenges.  

With just 4 - 8 hours a month, you can support boys and girls living all over Montgomery County by offering friendship, encouragement, and learning opportunities. Volunteer mentors are required to attend informational and training sessions. Once matched with a mentee, mentors are encouraged to attend continuing education workshops and program events.

Looking for experienced character designer, visual storytellers, graphic designer creating children's expressive and relatable characters in books.

Urdu background will be appreciated.

Urgently needing volunteer for making presentations for a curriculum.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct  impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Join our next Volunteer Training - April 14th, 15th & 16th, 2026 from 9am to 4pm in Gaithersburg, MD.

Volunteers are the heart of CaringMatters. In order to responsibly serve patients and the bereaved, every volunteer who works directly with clients must complete a three-day introductory training session, which is often described by graduates as a "transformative experience." 

Because of the interaction volunteers have with clients, necessary background checks, paperwork and other items that must be completed before attending the New Volunteer Training.  These requirements include: 

21 years of age or older

Consenting to a background check (no cost to volunteer trainee) 

Attending an informal interview with Penny Gladhill, Director of Volunteer Helping Hands and co-founder of CaringMatters

After the three day training, specific program volunteers are required to complete additional training. Requirements for each program are detailed below. Please note that volunteers are able to volunteer with more than one program. 

Volunteer Helping Hands Caregivers:

Ability to meet with your clients in person

Reliable transportation

Complete TB test

Provide driver’s license and car insurance

Weekday availability

Good Grief Club Facilitators:

Additional two days of specialized training, offered each summer

Ability to meet in person

Reliable transportation

Flexible weekday availability

Adult Bereavement Group Facilitators:

Additional one day of specialized training, offered a few times throughout the year

Technology, Wi-fi and skills to utilize Zoom (for virtual groups)

Ability to meet in person

Reliable transportation (for in-person groups)

Availability weekly on either weekday afternoons or evenings

For more information, please visit the CaringMatters volunteer page: https://www.caringmatters.org/program-volunteer-training 

To sign up for the training, please contact Amy Fier at amyf@caringmatters.org.

Seeking volunteers for our overnight weekend camp, Camp Erin, for children grieving the death of a loved one. Camp Erin is a bereavement camp offered to children ages 6 through 17 and includes age-appropriate discussions and fun-filled creative experiences designed to help children share their feelings with their peers who are in similar situations. Camp Erin is offered in partnership between CaringMatters and Bar-T, a premier childcare provider. Camp Erin Montgomery County is scheduled to be held April 24-26, 2026 at Bar-T Mountainside in Frederick.

We need adult volunteers who serve in a variety of roles. We especially need volunteers who can serve as a "Big Buddy" to a child who has recently experienced the death of a loved one. A Big Buddy provides caring support to his or her assigned Little Buddy by listening to the child discuss the loss, both in the supervised group sessions and throughout the camp events. 

Detailed information, volunteer application and reference forms available online at https://www.caringmatters.org/camp-erin.

Share your food allergy story (1 SSL hour, min 200 words)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTMqa5INS1CgSctC1BCw5_7v9X1JgiLc80qyhGSwU-Z58taQ/viewform

Share your favorite recipe considering your allergy (1 SSL hour per recipe, min 100 words) Max 2 recipes

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZHyWRtMtmwr1eEip5cbKnW1DVhTsMm8jJJnRIxLuXoYKvNw/viewform

Please send SSL form to allergy.aware23@gmail.com

We aim to spread awareness about food allergies and aim to make this community and world a safer, more  inclusive place for people with food allergies. Your stories help us with that mission. Please feel free to add to your stories, what you would like to be changed and where are the gaps in knowledge.

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 will work alongside supervisory staff on tasks that include ushering at theatrical performances and family arts events; assisting InterAct staff and other volunteers with conducting arts activities with children and adults before shows; and assisting with logistics at InterAct Story Theatre events. Most events take place in Wheaton as part of the Wheaton Family Theatre Series, but specific locations can vary. Interested volunteers become part of our mailing list as opportunities arise, as events are held monthly. 

Our Volunteers Child Advocates work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to connect with them and advocate for their rights. Child Advocates meet on a weekly basis for about an hour plus travel time.

We have some basic requirements to volunteering with us:

We host multiple trainings every year in both virtual and in-person formats. In 2026, trainings will take place in April, June, and September.

https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate

Volunteer at the 10 mile race! Held at the Washington Monument.

Cheer on runners, get them to their starting location or keep them on course.  Make sure they are hydrated and best of all cheer them on! 

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 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.

Volunteer at the 5k and Kids Run and be part of race day!

This year the 5k and Kids Run will be held in Arlington!  More information to follow.  

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 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.

The Reading Express opens the door for imagination and endless possibilities.  Make a video of a children's book.  Show the book, page by page, as you read it for a child.  Please check with the Chief Intern for pre-approval of the book.  These videos, upon approval, will be placed on a playlist that will be sent through QR codes on Tacy Foundation business card gifts to Children's National Hospital patients, Fisher Houses nationwide, and to Red Cross stations where children and their families are impacted by challenges of fires, floods, and other hardships.  

Please join us by reading stories on a YouTube video.  Choose stories that are not copyrighted on or by writing and illustrating one of your own picture books.

Enroll first in the Foundation on the website: www.tacyfoundation.org.  

SSL Hours for this project are determined by MCPS-SSL Department and Tacy Foundation.

1 hour of SSL Credit per video of a children's book.

For Chapter books, MCPS and Tacy Foundation will pre-approve the credit hours based on the length and time making the video.

Thank you for helping others through your efforts to reach out and touch their lives!

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.

Let’s Play America is a nonprofit organization based in Takoma Park, Maryland, dedicated to strengthening communities through the power of play. We are seeking enthusiastic, mission-driven individuals who value play and want to share their talents. These volunteer roles have the potential to grow into paid positions.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Play Event Planner
Volunteer for 3–6 months alongside our Co-Founder and Executive Director, Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady. Learn the ins and outs of planning a community play event.

Mostly virtual commitment

Required to attend and actively participate in play events

2. Website Volunteer (WordPress)
Support and maintain the Let’s Play America website, letsplayamerica.org.

WordPress experience required

Attendance at play events expected

3. Newsletter Specialist
Assist with our quarterly Play Page newsletter.

Experience with Flodesk.com required

4. Grant Researcher/Writer
Help identify grant opportunities and write grant proposals.

Grant writing experience preferred

If you enjoy contributing your skills to a meaningful cause and want to help connect communities through play, we’d love to hear from you.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteer dog and cat drivers for our rescue animals! 

Help us save more Dogs and Cats in Need of Loving Homes -- please complete this SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER form to start receiving email about driver needs!!  See details below!

We need volunteers that LOVE to drive and are willing to pick up dogs or cats from various locations in VA, MD, DC and deliver them to adoption events or foster homes so they can be safe and find loving adoptive families!

Many of animals are in local boardng kennels and their only chance to get adopted is to attend Saturday and Sunday afternoon adoption events -- but unless they get a volunteer driver willing to pick them up and drop them back off if not adopted -- they aren't able to attend the events.

Saturday Hours:

Drop animal off at event by 11:45am -- pick them back up at 2pm (if the animal gets adopted we call you!)

Sunday Hours:

Drop animal off at event by 11:45am -- pick them back up at 3pm (if the animal gets adopted we call you!)

You choose when you are available and which locations you are willing to drive to!  We send weekly emails with which dogs and cats we need help driving and where they are located and you just respond if you are available!  Volunteer hours will be signed off for you and your mileage and gas are tax deductible!

Cats come in travel crates and you can borrow travel crates from us for dogs if you want or you can use their leash to tether them to a headrest in your car!

Help us save more Dogs and Cats in Need of Loving Homes!!

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

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 Farmland 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. 

WeAchieve, Inc., has been “Lifting the Limits” and breaking through barriers for people to contribute, connect and lead lives they choose since 1948. If you are kind, compassionate, energetic, and creative, then we are looking for you.

WeAchieve is a not-for-profit service provider, founded in 1948.  We support individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.  We assist individuals in finding and keeping employment in the community, living independently as possible with a wide range of staff support options, nursing case management, and exploring and participating as fully as desired in their communities.  We are seeking volunteers and groups who are interested in joining us in our mission.

Activities and potential projects include art, crafting, job coaching, providing

one-on-one companionship, home renovation, gardening, music

movement, exercise, travel, cooking and more!  We welcome

any time commitment and look forward to growing and engaging

the WeAchieve community through meaningful relationships.

Please contact our Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Patricia Burns, at

301-873-5271 or pburns@weachieveinc.org for more information. 

Visit us on the web at www.weachieveinc.org and like us on facebook.

Our summer program is seeking adult CDL holders who would be interested in driving a school bus for us this summer to support our camp. 

The WeAchieve, Inc., Volunteer Program benefits from the work of the many volunteers who provide caring and compassionate support to the people we serve in our meaningful day programs, residential houses and in our administrative offices. 

We are seeking volunteers who have front desk experience or are interested in this volunteer opportunity. We need volunteers who are dedicated to excellence while providing kind, compassionate administrative support.

As the receptionist you are the first point of contact as we want to ensure that our guests are greeted positively with a friendly, smiling face and a helping hand.

This is a terrific opportunity for students, retirees, and people with a background in administrative support. 

If you believe in our mission and are interested in improving the lives of the people we serve, then we need you. 

Please contact me via email at pburns@weachieveinc.org or call 301-873-5271.

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 seeking knitters to create charming hearts to be included in our starter kits. This is a wonderful way to contribute to our mission right from your home!

Project Details:

Questions? Please email us at instruction@knitwell.org.

Once your hearts are complete, please follow the steps below to ensure they reach us safely and can be included in the kits:

Shipping Instructions

Your contribution is deeply appreciated and brings warmth to those receiving our starter kits!

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Pro Bono Attorney for consultations with animal rescue matters.

The Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) Service Associate (SA) is an operational position and is assigned temporarily, typically on level 4 and above disaster relief operations (DROs). SRT Caseworkers work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution. This position supports the mission of the American Red Cross by helping individuals and households more quickly transition from a shelter, thus alleviating human suffering by shortening the time of their disaster-caused displacement and jumpstarting their longer-term recovery.

SRT/SA-specific Qualifications (required): 

  General Qualifications for all Service Associates (required):  

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is seeking a skilled Content & Social Media Writer Volunteer to help us educate residents, share our mission, and strengthen our online presence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, digital communication, and translating complex topics into clear, engaging, and accessible content.

Task Description

• Research and write communication materials, including newsletters, press releases, blog posts, and website copy.
• Draft compelling copy for social media posts across platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube).
• Assist in planning and maintaining OCP’s social media content calendar to ensure consistent, timely posting.
• Write blog articles on consumer-protection topics, industry trends, scams, and OCP services.
• Support marketing campaigns by writing clear, engaging copy for digital and print materials.
• Help generate traffic and engagement through strong storytelling and platform-appropriate messaging.
• Collaborate with the OCP team to brainstorm content ideas and creative campaign concepts.

Skills Needed

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Understanding of how to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms.
• Ability to generate ideas and contribute to a consistent, strategic content flow.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• 1-2 years of related writing, communications, or social media experience (professional, academic, or portfolio-based).

How You’ll Make a Difference:
• Help OCP communicate consumer protection information in a clear, engaging way.
• Support strategic social media and content campaigns that reach thousands of residents.
• Contribute to educating the public on important consumer topics.

What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world writing samples across newsletters, blogs, social media, and campaigns.
• Experience planning and producing content for government communications.
• Opportunities to grow your writing, research, and content strategy skills.

Age: Opportunity for 18 and above.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer Volunteer to support our marketing, outreach, and educational initiatives. This volunteer role will help elevate our online presence, expand our visual brand, and ensure that residents receive clear, accessible, and engaging information on consumer protection.

Task Description

• Design branding elements that support OCP’s outreach and communication efforts.
• Create posters, flyers, brochures, and other print and digital materials for events and campaigns.
• Develop graphics for social media, web content, and long-term campaigns.
• Produce infographics that simplify complex consumer topics.
• Design layouts for newsletters and other recurring publications.
• Create and edit short-form videos for social media and educational outreach.
• Edit and enhance photos for use across platforms.
• Develop PowerPoint templates and assist in creating polished presentations.
• Collaborate with OCP staff to brainstorm creative, impactful campaigns.

Skills Needed

• Strong sense of digital and visual design.
• Excellent graphic design skills with a thoughtful eye for layout, color, and accessibility.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe InDesign, or other preferred design tools.
• Video editing experience (short-form content ideal).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• 1-2 years of related design experience (professional, academic, or portfolio-based).

How You’ll Make a Difference:
• Strengthening OCP’s visual brand and digital presence.
• Help us educate residents through clear, accessible, and engaging visuals.
• Support campaigns that promote consumer awareness and scam prevention.

What You’ll Gain:
• Portfolio-ready design projects for a government agency.
• Hands-on experience with branding, layout, and digital design.
• Collaboration experience with a communications and outreach team.

Age: Opportunity for 18 and above.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

External Registration & Waiver Required for Participation: Link to Registration

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
Join us for an morning of purpose, teamwork, and joy! Together, we’ll deliver pre-built bed parts and assemble them right in the homes of families in need. Once assembled, we’ll make each bed sleep-ready — fully dressed with all the bedding a child needs for a warm, restful night.

No experience necessary — just bring your heart and helping hands. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

Volunteer Role

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). *Note* This event is only for our Delivery Day.

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

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

External Registration & Waiver Required for Participation: Link to Registration

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
Join us for an morning of purpose, teamwork, and joy! Together, we’ll deliver pre-built bed parts and assemble them right in the homes of families in need. Once assembled, we’ll make each bed sleep-ready — fully dressed with all the bedding a child needs for a warm, restful night.

No experience necessary — just bring your heart and helping hands. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

Volunteer Role

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). *Note* This event is only for our Delivery Day.

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

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.  This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including: Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activitiesExecute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations. Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies

Qualifications

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.

Are you good with tools?  Enjoy fixing things, building things, solving problems? 

Farms are a magnet for fences and equipment breaking, weeds growing, and random items floating around with apparently no actual purpose.  Our farm is no exception! 

Join our handyperson team for both project and regular maintenance. 

Retired folks especially welcome! (We know you have a lifetime of valuable skills!) 

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

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.

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 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Wheaton High School, 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 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 19, 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.

The Farm to Food Bank program, facilitated by Manna Food Center, supports the purchasing of locally grown produce and proteins, which is then shared with the vast network of food assistance providers in Montgomery County.

We are in need of Food Runners – Individuals, families and/or groups that can transport fresh produce, meat, and eggs from Montgomery County farms to the recipient agencies in our network.

Requirements:

Desired:

If this is something that you are interested in helping with, please reach out to Manna's Food Resources team at 240-268-2548 or annarose@mannafood.org.

Four Seasons Dancers Adult Troupe is holding open classes for prospective new dancers. We rehearse, study and perform International Character dance in the DMV area.

For 20 years, we have produced global-inspired dance programs in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area including assisted living facilities, community events, local festivals, rehabilitation centers and other organizations.

CLASSES: 

Tuesdays at 7:30pm (Gaithersburg)

Thursdays at 7:00pm (Gaithersburg)

Our choreography requires a moderate to high level of fitness and willingness to be a part of a unique group. Being a troupe member is a volunteer position. For more information please visit:

https://www.fourseasonsdancers.com/

If you would like to attend a class please email: 

4seasonsdancers@gmail.com

 If you have a child (12-17) who would like to learn and perform dance, please email us about our Junior Dance Troupe!

RETIRED?  Bored?  Have spare time on your hands?  Looking for an exciting and  meaningful something to do?  Love Kats? AWLMC is a non profit 501(c)3 All Volunteer Cat Shelter specializing in finding PURR-fect and FURR-Ever Homes for Cats and Kittens.  As a member of the Intake Team, you will assist in reviewing and selecting  potential cats who are searching for their FURR-Ever and PURR-fect Home.  Interested?  Please email us and specify you are interested in Intake. I can guarantee you a call back and we will talk specifics.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers who LOVE CATS to go to various Petsmart locations and care for our cats that live there while waiting to be adopted!  Our cats are currently housed in 3 locations:  Largo Petsmart (10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774), Oxon Hill Petsmart (6005 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745) and Rockville Petsmart (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

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 Spring 2026 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.

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.

Bethesda Metro Area Village is seeking volunteers to become occasional service providers for our members - senior citizens in the downtown Bethesda and surrounding areas. You volunteer on your schedule!

Volunteers can choose to help as a driver (driving seniors to or from doctor's appointments, etc), a notetaker during medical appointments, absent owner services (such as watering plants or picking up packages) or to do light home repair tasks (such as lifting boxes, changing tall lightbulbs, etc), or provide limited technical assistance for computers and other devices. 

Our most-requested service is rides to doctor appointments during weekdays.These rides are crucial for our members and provide a way to get to know the member during conversation on the ride.

Volunteer service providers can be any age (over 18), and do not have to be seniors themselves. Although many volunteers are also members.

You choose which service requests you would like to accept - there is no requirement to take any minimum number of requests and you do what is convenient for you. Most requests are on weekdays but there is great flexibility in dates.

Volunteers fill out an application and go through a background check and a short training. Requests and communication is through email.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute to your community. If you would like to help seniors to age in place in their homes and increase connection with their community, we would love to have you. 

For more information, check out www.bmavillage.org/volunteer and then contact us at director@bmavillage.org or 240-630-2628.

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Bethesda Metro Area Village is seeking volunteers to become occasional service providers for our members - senior citizens in the downtown Bethesda and surrounding areas.  We have various types of volunteer opportunities available but are specifically looking for volunteers who can help answer questions about technology.

Volunteer service providers must be over 18. Some services take place in the home, like connecting a new computer or troubleshooting a cable connection. Other questions might be able to be answered over the phone.  We are looking for volunteers with an interest in basic troubleshooting for home computers, printers, networking, and smartphones.  Complicated or time consuming questions are referred to paid providers.

Candidates must be personable and patient and feel that they have a good rapport with seniors.

Volunteers fill out an application and go through a background check and a short training.  You choose which service requests you would like to accept - there is no requirement to take any minimum number of requests and you do what is convenient for you. Most requests are for weekdays but there is great flexibility in dates.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute to your community. If you would like to help seniors to age in place in their homes and increase connection with their community, we would love to have you. 

For more information, check out www.bmavillage.org/volunteer and then contact us at director@bmavillage.org or 240-630-2628. 

You will NOT GET A RESPONSE if you just click on the blue respond button here, please email directly.

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

We are looking for vaccinated individuals to help us pack and distribute food to the families that we serve 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.  These staples and fresh produce help them with their food insecurity.  

Teens and Adults needed to help pack produce EVERY Friday from 7:30am-9:30am at the TPSS Coop, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912.  SSL hours and Community service hours awarded.

Teens and Adults needed to help pack produce on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 9am-11:30am at the TP Seventh Day Adventist Church Center (6810 Eastern Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012).  SSL hours and Community service hours awarded.

If you are interested in helping please send an email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com

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  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.

Small Things Matter helps food insecurity families in our community.  

Join our 2024 Backpacks and school supplies drive!

We are looking for volunteers to help us purchase backpacks and school supplies to help children in elementary school prepare for the upcoming school year.  We will also help support these students by including an inspirational message to get their school year off to a good start.  We would love to have everyone's support for this effort.

Each backpack + school supplies + inspirational note for the student) = 2 community service hours

We will award 2 hours of community service for each backpack which can be used towards:

Instructions:

Choose to pack either for a grade K-3rd or 4th & 5th

for grades K-3:

1) 1 brand new 17"-20" backpack
2) 1 box of crayons
3) 1 box of pencils (12 or more)
4) 2 composition notebook
5) 2 gluesticks
6) 1 scissors
7) 1 headphones (not earbuds) (Five Below)
8) 1 inspirational note preferably on an index card (use nonlined side) for the student*

*place the note in the front pouch of the backpack

for grades 4th & 5th:
1) 1 brand new 17"-20" backpack 
2) 1 box of colored pencils
3) 1 box of pencils (12 or more)
4) 2 composition notebooks
5) 2 gluesticks
6) 1 pack of wide-ruled folder paper
7) 1 3-ring binder (2" wide please)
8) 1 inspirational note preferably on an index card (use nonlined side) for the student*

Please submit both a photo of all of the backpacks and your log of the amounts of the items via the google form below. To make the log write your name, the number of kits, and sign it.

Drop off your donations at

Please place all of your items in a garbage bag labelled with the number of backpack kits and the grades.  Please put all of the same types of backpacks together so that all grade K-3 are together and grades 4-5 are together.  There will be hundreds of backpacks donated and sorting them for us will help us greatly. Contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Once you submit your donations and your google form please email me and I will send you a letter of your donation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please read the guidelines here:

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

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help a child in need.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Small Things Matter's helps those in need by providing them with food, literacy, and general support.

We are looking for volunteers to help us put together personal hygiene kits to share with the those in need in our community. 

Personal hygiene is important in feeling good about oneself and we hope these kits will help those that receive them feel cared for.

We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

We will award 1 hour of community service for each kit donated which can be used towards:

1 personal hygiene kit with a cheery note = 1 community service hour.

All items can be purchased inexpensively from the Dollar Store/Dollar Tree.  You can also reach out to your local dentist to see if they would be able to donate toothbrushes to you.

Each kit must contain these 5 items of the 6 items listed below (PLEASE NOTE ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE FULL-SIZED, NOT TRAVEL SIZE--YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TRAVEL SIZED ITEMS:

PLUS a kind note

Instructions: 

-Please document your work by taking an action shot photo of them being assembled and a group shot of the finished package once you've finished 

-Purchase the cleaning supplies and make a nice handmade note

-Place the items in a clean gallon size bag 

-If making multiple kits please place them in a box or reusable bag that is sturdy

-Make a log by writing down the number of kits made, along with your name and date and have your parent initial it

-Submit the log and your photos, etc via this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Once your donations and your google form are received you will get an email containing a letter with our official letterhead with community service hours you've earned.

DROPOFF

Personal hygiene kits can be dropped off at 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853. 

Please contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com prior to dropping off. Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help brighten a senior's day.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Small Things Matter's helps those in need by providing them with food, literacy, and general support.

We are looking for volunteers to help us put together cleaning care kits to share with the those in need in our community. 

Cleaning and disinfecting one's home is always a good practice and this is even more important in homes where a family member has coronavirus.  In some of the apartments we serve half of the residents there have at least 1 member of their household who has COVID-19.  We would love to have individuals and groups helping us put together these cleaning kits.

We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

We will award 1 hour of community service for each kit which can be used towards:

1 cleaning care kit = 1 community service hour

All items can be purchased inexpensively from the Dollar Store/Dollar Tree.

Each kit must contain 4 of 6 items listed below (each item in the kit must be different/ no duplicates):

PLUS 2 sponges or a roll of paper towels

AND a kind note

All items must be placed in double bagged plastic bags and placed inside a paper box so that boxes can be stacked on top of one another.

Instructions: 

-Please document your work by taking an action shot photo of them being assembled and a group shot of the finished package once you've finished 

-Purchase the cleaning supplies and make a nice handmade note

-Place the items in a clean plastic bag (please double bag) making sure that all the items are standing upright to avoid spilling.

-Make a log by writing down the number of kits made, along with your name and date and have your parent initial it

-Submit the log and your photos, etc via the link below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with a letter detailing the number of community service hours you've earned. 

DROPOFF

Cleaning kits can be dropped off at 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 

Please contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com prior to dropping off. Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) with any questions.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

As part of our NEST Kares kindness program, we’re inviting volunteers to create heartfelt notes of kindness for community heroes, senior citizens, and our unhoused neighbors. This is the perfect opportunity for you to use your creativity for good! Any questions, contact us at info@nest4us.org

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.

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 January 4th 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.

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for families in our community that are in need. 

Volunteer duties vary from loading boxes into the cars or taking data. 

Distribution days and times vary depending on the week.  Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. Please arrive at 1:45pm to check in with distribution staff or use the QR code to sign in. 

We depend on each and every one of our volunteers! Each volunteer slot for each shift is needed to help us achieve our goal of distributing food to those in need. If you are not able to attend the shift your signed up for, please remove your name via this website or contact Jance so we can give your volunteer slot to another volunteer. 

Please reach out to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

*If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or with 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.

Thank you for volunteering with the UpCounty Hub! 

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for the families that we serve in our community. 

Drivers are needed on Thursdays to deliver food packages to the doorstep of vulnerable Upcounty families, that are not able to drive to one of our weekly distribution sites. Drivers should be able to lift up to 25 lbs.  Addresses of clients will be provided upon arrival at the Hub on delivery day. You will be delivering food directly to clients. 

Please arrive at the UpCounty Hub between 10:45am-11:00am on Thursday and pull around to the right side of the building to the loading dock. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN HANDICAP SPOTS!  If possible please try to register for this shift by the Tuesday before so we can assign boxes to the correct number of cars.

Please reach out to Joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

We could not reach our weekly distribution goals without our volunteers!  Each volunteer slot is important to our mission. If you are unable to make it for the shift you signed up for, please remove your name from that shift via this website, or contact janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org or at 240-910-9013. 

If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or with any questions. 

New volunteers please sign this waiver and send to Janice

Please see attached for more specific instruction

Want to help lead Mill Creek Village by serving on its Board or help on Committees and key functions? Mill Creek Village is a volunteer led and driven charitable community service organization. It could not pursue its mission of helping neighbors to “age in place” and promoting ‘community social connection’ in Mill Creek Towne without the active support of volunteers from the neighborhood.

Eligibility

Contact for eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

You might, for example:

Mill Creek Village is a volunteer led and driven charitable community service organization. It could not pursue its mission of helping neighbors to “age in place” and promoting ‘community social connection’ in Mill Creek Towne without the active support of volunteers from the neighborhood.

Eligibility

Contact for eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

You may volunteer to do one or more of the following:

MCV's Board is a working as opposed to a governance Board. Board members must be Mill Creek Towne residents. Mill Creek Village’s service area includes the neighborhood of Mill Creek Towne on both sides of Shady Grove Road, with nearly 800 residences. The Village includes the townhouses on Mill Run Drive and the houses on Mill Crest Drive and Mill Crest Court (see our service area on the Montgomery County Villages Map).  Board members are expected to volunteer a minimum of 2-10 hours per month, including 2 hours at our Bi-Monthly Board meetings, although the number of hours is variable according to committee and other activities.  Board Directors serve two-year terms. Board members plan and participate in social activities, committees, and governance; recruit new MCV members & volunteers; and participate in the growth and success of this important community non-profit organization.  We'd love to chat with you if you are interested in learning more.

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.

JCA Interages - Providing meaningful intergenerational programs for more than 35 years. 

Background check and application required. 

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

We are looking for volunteers to create greeting cards (or write notes in store-bought cars) for people who need support or an uplifting message. Anyone can do it from home! We work regularly with hospitals, assisted living facilities, military organizations and others. This is a great opportunity for school, church or work groups.

Go to abrightspot.org for all the details.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL

Interested in volunteering from home? Become an Appointment Scheduler and help clients book their tax preparation appointments from the comfort of your own home.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps to provide free federal and state tax preparation services to local residents. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with and help many people, learn new skills, or use your existing ones to make a real difference in your community.

Responsibilities

Time Commitment & Training

Requirements

See more details on our website.

Do you have a friendly, customer-service attitude? As a Client Facilitator, you'll be the first point of contact for clients at one of our 19 tax sites.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps to provide free federal and state tax preparation services to local residents. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with and help many people, learn new skills, or use your existing ones to make a real difference in your community.

Responsibilities

Time Commitment & Training

Requirements

See more details on our website.

If you have a talent for tech, we need you! As a Technology Support volunteer, you'll work with our Technology Coordinator to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware at our tax sites.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps to provide free federal and state tax preparation services to local residents. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with and help many people, learn new skills, or use your existing ones to make a real difference in your community.

Responsibilities

Time Commitment & Training

Requirements

See more details on our website.

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. 

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.

Not approved for MCPS 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.

Are you organized, friendly, and ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join the Montgomery County Volunteer Center (MCVC) ambassador team!

We are seeking a dedicated individual to assist with essential administrative tasks that keep our operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity to serve the community while using your professional skills.

What You’ll Do:

·       Telephone Communications: Answer calls and manage voicemails, providing helpful assistance and information to our volunteers and community members.

·       Manage Inboxes: Monitor our general email inboxes, replying or forwarding messages as needed.

·       Welcome & Assist: Greet and support walk-in clients, providing them with the information and direction they need.

·       Enter & Organize Data: Enter data and update records to help keep our systems organized and efficient.

·       Provide General Office Support: Assist with various administrative and organizational tasks as they arise to help with smooth operations at our center.

What We’re Looking For:

·       Strong organizational and communication skills.

·       Comfortable with phone and email communication.

·       Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

·       A positive attitude and willingness to learn and help wherever needed.

Commitment:

·       This is an in-person volunteer opportunity at the Volunteer Center

·        in Germantown, MD

·       Time commitment of 3 hours for 1 – 3 days per week

·       Available shifts include:

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Training will be provided!

Ready to join us in creating a welcoming environment for all volunteers and organizations?

How to Get Involved:

Connect-A-Ride Travel Training workshops help seniors 50+ feel confident and comfortable taking public transportation.  The program is looking for a volunteer who is a public transportation veteran! The volunteer will be a vital contributor to this fun and informative three-hour, once-a-month program.

Tasks include registering participants, fielding questions about the Metro and Ride-On systems, assisting with fare card machines at the station, and ensuring all participants are present and accounted for during the workshop.

Training provided. Experience with public transportation is not required but would be helpful. 

Wondering how to help newcomers resettling in our area? KindWorks offers the following opportunities:

Get involved with our Home Setups, KindWelcomeMeals, or other KindExtras (link for more info)

lend your HR experience or expertise by helping with crafting better resumes, honing interviewing skills or be part of our growing network of people who can share expertise and/or their contacts (email Mhrangiz.Azami@DoKindWorks.org to help)

Help teach conversational English classes, both in person and online (email Mhrangiz.Azami@DoKindWorks.org to help)

PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY THROUGH THE LINKS ABOVE AND NOT VIA THE BLUE RESPOND BUTTON!

For more information about KindWorks and its current opportunities, go here. 

About Us:

The PATESI Foundation is dedicated to advancing period equity and empowering the community through education, access, and advocacy. We believe that no one should have their potential limited by a lack of menstrual resources or understanding—and we work every day to change that.

Role Overview:

The PATESI Foundation is seeking male volunteers to serve as educators and allies.  No previous experience needed. We are inviting men who believe in dignity, equity, and community support to join our Male Ally-ship Program as volunteer educators. This is an initiative designed to equip boys and men with the knowledge and confidence to support menstrual health, reduce stigma, and stand alongside peers experiencing period poverty. Menstrual health isn’t “a women’s issue”, it’s a human issue, and we need passionate male voices to help normalize the conversation, challenge stigma, and help educate the community.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer educator, you will:

Our first event will be held on December 11th at Montgomery College, Takoma Park from 3:00-4:00 PM. More sessions coming in the new year. We are looking to start training our volunteers as soon as possible. This is more than just volunteering, it’s stepping up as a role model and helping build a world where no one is shamed, silenced, or left behind because of something as natural as a period. If you believe in equity, dignity, and community impact, we would love to hear from you!

Reach’s Senior Reach Program is currently seeking English and bilingual “Friendly Caller” volunteers, including Mandarin/English speakers, to make weekly phone calls to one or more senior clients. Provide a caring voice, check on their well-being, and to confirm they received and are pleased with their scheduled home care services. Skills required include patience in speaking with senior citizens and the ability to complete and email reports to the director. Volunteers and senior clients choose the standard weekly day and time that phone calls will occur. 

We are also seeking "Friendly Visitor" volunteers who will visit senior clients monthly or bimonthly for conversation, activities, or other social interaction. A criminal background check is required.   

Reach’s Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic (the “Clinic”) is seeking MD-licensed healthcare professionals to provide the following services on a pro bono basis: 

This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others. We prefer Clinic volunteers to commit to a regular schedule for at least 6 months, and for at least one 3–4-hour shift per week if possible. The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required for physicians; however, for other healthcare personnel, the ability to speak Spanish is now required.  

This opportunity is especially good for groups, and can also be served by one or two volunteers. Assist our elderly client keep their yards and gardens in good shape through the growing season and/or when the leaves fall. Choose to volunteer on one day, raking leaves or trimming plants, or make it ongoing from Spring through Autumn or beyond by cutting grass as needed, weeding and trimming, clearing snow or fallen branches after storms.

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.

LOP volunteers serve as teacher's assistants to help English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers with large classes. We offer in-person and virtual classes. Assist individual students and student groups by leading activities, reviewing assignments, and more. Training is provided. Must be 18+ years old. Requires a background check. This is a virtual opportunity that may become an in-person opportunity during the fall semester.

We ask volunteers to serve most or all of a full session. Long sessions are Spring (March - June) and Fall (September - December). Shorter sessions with less need in Winter (January - February) and Summer (July - August). Classes are mostly two evenings each week for two hours per class period. Volunteer the same class period each week or for both class periods. 

KIDS CLUB (ELEMENTARY PROGRAM)
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30PM

Responsibilities: Support academic, social-emotional, and character growth in elementary students by providing reading buddies, homework help, engaging in games, team building activities, art projects, and off-site trips.

TEENS CLUB (MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30PM

Responsibilities: Support academic, social-emotional, and character growth in elementary students by providing reading buddies, homework help, engaging in games, team building activities, art projects, and off-site trips.

CASA 2 CAREER (HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7PM

Responsibilities: Support academic, social-emotional, and character growth in students by providing reading buddies, homework help, engaging in games, team building activities, art projects, and off-site trips.
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Additional notes: As most of our volunteer opportunities are with children, we require all volunteers to submit a volunteer application with references, complete a background check, participate in child safety training and program training. All these efforts are to keep our children safe. As a faith-based not-for-profit, we openly offer Christian education at our programs. It is not a requirement to subscribe to a certain faith to volunteer, but we do suggest only those comfortable with open Christian teaching to volunteer.

Looking for ways to give back? Project Knitwell is always looking for volunteers!  We currently have openings to support the Ryan Bartel Foundation's FORT program for at-risk youth – and many more!  Please visit our website to apply today: Project Knitwell.com

Our Officers of the Day are the first to make contact with people calling for help. They work from home, using their phones. They call our voicemail system, retrieve the messages, and call people back.  (Most of our ODs protect their privacy by using *67 for these calls.) If the person requesting food assistance is in our service area, they get the information needed and pass it on to the Food Driver on duty. Financial assistace calls are passed on to the financial assistance officer (when we have the funds).  If the person is outside of our area or is requesting something we are not able to do, they refer people to other groups that might be able to help.

ODs are scheduled for the day, but they do not have to be available the whole day - they can check messages and call people back when they have the time. Messages that an OD is unable to get to are left on the voicemail system and handled by the following day's OD. Some ODs take one day a month, while others take several, depending on their availability.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours

Our food drivers deliver food from our pantry (located in Rockville United Methodist Church, near Rockville Town Center) to needy people in Rockville. They need to have a driver's license and the use of a car, and they need to be able to carry bags of food. When they get a call from the Officer of the Day with a request, they go to the pantry, check the client's eligibility in the records, call the client to schedule a delivery, and pack and deliver the food to the client.

Drivers can sign up for one day a month, or more, if they desire, and they can do the deliveries whenever it's convenient for them and the client (you don't have to be available the whole day). Most of our drivers do the deliveries in the afternoon/early everning. Some of our drivers work with a partner - a friend or a spouse - and some work alone. There are days that no call comes in, and sometimes there are several. If (rarely) there are too many, some can be passed on to next day's driver. If interested, email rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com.

The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) is a 501(c)3, nonprofit, all volunteer no paid positions, NO Kill Cat Shelter!  We are in need of an experienced Grant Writer to assist us in researching and writing successful grants in support of our Cat Shelter. Your talents will directly support our mission of assisting any and all Cats and Kittens seeking their new FURR-Ever Home.

Responsibilities:  (1) Work with our Grant Team in researching available grants from foundations, corporations and the Government (2) In coordination with the Grant Team develop potential clients (3) Help develop a tracking system on submitted grants (4) Work with the various AWLMC Teams for vital information necessary for a successful grant proposal

Qualifications: (1) Experience in grant writing preferred but not mandatory (2) Willing to work with a team

Location: This is a virtual volunteer opportunity with an occasional in person meeting if needed. Mostly meetings with your Grant Team will be via ZOOM to review work progress

If interested and looking to make a meaningful contribution, please forward an email via this website or to Ms. Wahl at stacey.wahlsw@gmail.com and we will call you and discuss the position.

Please note the hours indicated below are a required item for this site. When you call or email us we will talk about the actual time involved to meet your needs to include the ZOOM Meeting and virtual activities.

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.

Up to three volunteer positions are available to support front desk operations for the Office of Consumer Protection. Collectively, volunteers will provide coverage during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), ensuring continuous front desk assistance. Scheduling is flexible, and volunteers may serve part-time shifts.
Volunteers will receive orientation and training on office procedures, consumer service protocols, and the use of Office 365 applications. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in public service, administrative operations, and consumer protection programs in a dynamic government setting.
Multilingual applicants encouraged.

Skills Needed:

1. Strong customer service and communication skills.
2. Ability to work well with the public and staff in a professional, courteous manner.
3. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.).
4. Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
5. Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
6. Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a busy office environment.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

This is a creative and hands-on opportunity ideal for individuals interested in media production or public service communication. Volunteers may serve part-time and will coordinate schedules with OCP’s Early Detection & Prevention team.

Volunteers will receive orientation and guidance on OCP branding, accessibility standards, and County communication protocols.

Skills Needed:

1. Experience or strong interest in audio/video production or editing.
2. Proficiency with OBS Studio, Canva, and Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
3. Creativity and attention to detail with an understanding of visual design and accessibility.
4. Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
5. Dependable and organized with a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

We are looking for someone to teach advanced cooking skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, once per week. Recipes are co-created with individuals in the class and the volunteer. If you have a passion for cooking and teaching, this opportunity is for you!

Are you someone who is connected and an influencer in the region?

Do you have a passion for helping kids, kids who are desperately waiting for a cure for a disease that gets little attention due to its rareness?

If the answer to both questions is YES, are you interested helping us?

The Foundation to Fight H-ABC was established in 2015 to help raise awareness, support families, and fund research for a cure for this rare progressive condition that mostly impacts children.  We are looking for a connected individual who has a passion for helping kids, and who is also very connected to donors who support causes for kids fighting for a cure.  Without our health, we cannot overcome the challenges in life.  We are desperately trying to give these kids a chance.  Given the disease rareness we continue to have major challenges gaining attention, and looking for someone who can champion or cause and convince others the same!

Our website is h-abc.org

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL.

Our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in helping our Site Coordinators provide essential services and programs for adults/seniors. From assisting with organizing activities, community meals and just engaging with our participants, our volunteers help create a welcoming and supportive environment. By offering their time and energy, they ensure that our community members can enjoy enriching experiences, nutritious meals, and meaningful connections.

Our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in helping our Site Coordinators provide essential services and programs for adults/seniors. From assisting with organizing activities, community meals and just engaging with our participants, our volunteers help create a welcoming and supportive environment. By offering their time and energy, they ensure that our community members can enjoy enriching experiences, nutritious meals, and meaningful connections.