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Administrative Assistant-

Are you looking for something meaningful which will help support the lives of many people. We would love to have your assistance. In this position, you will have the opportunity to help coordinate mailing, email correspondence, data management, media and social networking.   You may also wish to participate in coordinating activities with the community activities director. Experience is helpful but not necessary.

Fundraiser:   Are you looking for something meaningful which will help enhance the lives of many people. We would love to work with you.   We are looking for someone to work with the Executive Director in order to research for potential donors, help develop and coordinate special events, work in social media, and advertising.

Grant Writing: Are you experienced in grant writing? Are you looking for something meaningful which will help support the lives of many people. We would love to work with you. We are looking for someone to work with the Executive Director in order to prepare and submit grants. You may work in your own home.

Web support  

Are you looking for something meaningful which will help enhance the lives of many people. We would love to work with you Help post new information of our Web site and communicate with people who contact our web site.   We can teach how to perform this exciting and very vital opportunity You may work at home

*All volunteers who regularly supports the schools must complete the mandatory Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Module. To access and complete the module, and for more information on volunteering, please visit the MCPS website at:  https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/

Please contact the school at 301-989-5672 or via email at jade_l_gilchrist@mcpsmd.org.

Puppy Raisers are individuals committed to raising one of our puppies for 16 to 18 months. During that time they will be socializing the puppy and training the puppy in basic service dog skills. No dog training experience is required. We will train you to train the puppy.

Puppy Sitters have a more flexible time commitment; they watch the puppy when a Puppy's Raisers go out of town. Both positions are very much needed! To get more detail please click on the link below. If you are interested, please fill out a volunteer application (http://bit.ly/hdvolunteer) to start the volunteer process.

Click here to learn more about this volunteer opportunity: http://bit.ly/raise-sit.

Montgomery County Foster and Adoptive Parent Services recruits and trains foster parents to become substitute families for children in need who have experienced significant maltreatment. Please call 240-777-1664 or email fprecruiter@montgomerycountymd.gov for more details. You can also visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fosterparent to see the schedule for our information sessions. 

Montgomery County residents over the age of 21 are eligible to apply.

Prospective foster parents must be US citizens or legal permanent residents, own or rent their home in Montgomery County, have never been indicated for child maltreatment, have never been convicted of a violent crime, and their financial income exceeds their financial need. We ask that no children attend our Information Sessions due to the content of the presentation.

Do you or someone you know have experience and or interest in fundraising for a non profit? We are looking for hands on enthusiastic members to partner with our staff to help implement the organization's fundraising initiatives. It would be ideal if you have a marketing, PR, or fundraising background and a network in Montgomery county. Ideally looking for someone who has approximately five+ hours a month to help staff with efforts such as: sharing fundraising updates with the board quarterly, participating on committee calls once a month, making donor thank you calls, planning, coordinating and promoting community or donor appreciation events; developing relationships with local Media,  other duties related to helping generate revenue and promoting Primary Care Coalition's mission to help the most vulnerable in our community by providing them access to health care, medicine and other vital resources.

Passion for helping youth, especially minority youth. Background in youth development programs is a plus. We are looking for mentors in the Montgomery County Area

*WHO WE ARE*

Widow Care's Mission

Widow Care’s mission is to provide targeted and accessible content & connections to DC,
Maryland and Virginia residents facing the loss of a spouse, so they can become empowered in their walk through grief and new challenges. We do so by providing peer support groups, social meet-ups, mentorship & education to help members regain stability after tragedy.

There are 680,204 widowed men and women living in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Furthermore, 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 are widowed. While widowhood is so incredibly widespread, few resources exist to aid surviving spouses in their transition into widowhood.

Widowed persons are at an increased risk of depression, social isolation and serious health problems, and we aim to combat this by creating a strong and supportive network comprised of understanding individuals. We encourage members to attend entertaining and enjoyable events, while also encouraging them to find a support system which allows them to speak about their challenges. Our educational programs & local service connections aim to make the transition into widowhood easier by offering pertinent services & education.

Widow Cares Vision

Our founders’ vision for the organization involves widow(er)s helping other widow(er)s. We walk with our members throughout their healing process by offering specialized care & support, and we enable them to "give back" by donating their time or funds to help other widowed persons in the community. We aim to offer the highest level of support by connecting individuals with a multitude of resources, not limited to our own events/programs. We strive to work with other nonprofits, support groups & organizations in our area to ensure ample support.

Widow Cares Core Values

Widow Care incorporates 4 main core values into all of our programs, operations & communications: Compassion, Care, Community & Empowerment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

What is a Council Member?

Our Advisory Council includes a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills which augment the knowledge and skills of the formal Board of Directors in order to more effectively guide the organization. The Advisory Council does not have formal authority to govern the organization. Rather, the members serves to make recommendations and/or provide key information and materials to the Board of Directors.

Members of the Council may evaluate the performance of a program, serve as an advocate for the organization to the community, gather input from and serve as a liaison for relevant
constituencies, provide feedback to the organization from the community, provide technical
expertise, provide independent/unbiased sounding feedback, and assist staff in determining important activities.

The possible responsibilities of an advisory council include determining mission and purpose of a program, articulating the goals, means, and primary constituents to be served by a program, ensuring effective planning, monitoring and strengthening of programs and services, ensuring adequate financial resources, and enhancing the organization’s public standing.

Expectations

The council members are expected to participate in the 2 annual in-person Council meetings. The upcoming meeting dates are Saturday, September 21st, 2019 and Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Both meetings will last ~4 hours, taking place from 8:30am-12pm.

In addition to these meetings, Council members are welcomed & encouraged to take-on additional leadership roles by assisting the organization with tasks such as organizing attendees at events, peer-to-peer fundraising, sponsorship outreach or other tasks that are applicable and appropriate for the individualized skillset of that particular member.

The term limit for a council member is 1 year, with the chance to renew the position at the end of their tenure. Council members are required to give a 60-day notice if they will not be renewing their position at the end of their tenure. The term limit for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Council is 2 years.

Chairs and Vice Chairs are required to give a 90-day notice if they will not be renewing their position at the end of their tenure. Widow Care reserves the right to remove any Council member, Chair or Vice Chair at any time, for any reason, if we see fit.

Through TASSC’s Professional Mentor Program, we pair Survivors with local professionals living in the DMV who want to help survivors set career goals, navigate the US job market, network, and get back into their professional fields. We are currently seeking compassionate, creative professional volunteer mentors who can be part of a 3 month professional mentorship with a TASSC mentee. We are seeking individuals who either work in, or have strong connections or knowledge in a variety of professions. We are also open to professionals who would like to offer broader professional mentorship.

We have immediate openings for individuals with the background below:

Requirements:

Provide tax preparation support of IRS Form 990-EZ for first time submittal.

The Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program is seeking people to be trained to help crime victims obtain peace orders and orders of protection in the District Courts. Volunteers have to be at least 21 years of age and must be able to volunteer during daytime hours at least one day a week for a minimum of one year following our training program.

Volunteers are needed to assist sexual assault victims and their families through the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. 

Volunteers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and companion services at Montgomery County hospitals and police stations for victims of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Bi-lingual volunteers are encouraged to apply.

All potential volunteers must attend a training program, which covers crisis intervention skills and the specialized knowledge of the emotional, medical and legal issues that victims face. Volunteers must commit to serve for one year, in an on-call capacity, for one 12-hour shift or two six-hour shifts per week. All volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, Montgomery County residents, have a valid driver’s license and immediate access to transportation.

In 2017, VASAP outreach volunteers donated 8,442 hours serving victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Montgomery County.

Hello! We are a new nonprofit cooperative elementary school that just opened this year. We need to file our 990 asap!  If you are an accountant and looking to volunteer your services we would LOVE to have you help us out!  Please email the director at:  director@silveroakscooperative.org  Our school is in Adelphi but myself and the director live near Glenmont. We are happy to bring our information to you.  

Thanks so much! Endless gratitude and some cookies or a veggie tray are in your future. :) 

--Annette Nelson, President of the Board

www.silveroakscooperative.org 

Administrative duties i.e., answering the phone, making copies, shredding documents, setting up food trays for patients for discharge, helping patients with basic needs i.e. warm blanket, water, magazine. If you interested, visit our website, under "The Ways to Give" tab (bottom of page) to complete a volunteer application.

Greet Emergency Department patients upon arrival; effectively interact with patients, family members, ED and Registration staff; direct the patient to the proper treating area; contact pediatric staff for all pediatric patients; direct pediatric family members to Pediatric Reception area. Outstanding people skills, sensitivity and customer service skills needed. If you interested, visit our website, under "The Ways to Give" tab (bottom of page) to complete a volunteer application. Must be mobile.

Surgical Waiting Area requires individuals sensitive to the needs of family/friends of surgery patients. Must be able to maintain a record of patients being served, be a liaison to the medical staff and keep family/friends informed. Position requires good "people" skills. If you interested, visit our website, under "The Ways to Give" tab (bottom of page) to complete a volunteer application. Must be mobile.

YMCA Inspiring Futures Mentoring is looking for adult male volunteers to be positive role models for boys and young men of color aged 5 - 15 years old. Inspiring Futures is a one-on-one community-based mentoring program working with youth referred to us by Montgomery County Child Welfare Services, Department of Juvenile Services and Montgomery County Public Schools. Many 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. Our approach to mentoring guarantees these boys and young men that they are not alone in dealing with life's day-to-day challenges and engages them in activities that encourage social, and emotional growth.

With just 4 - 8 hours per month, you can change the odds and make a difference in a young man's life. Volunteer mentors are required to participate in face-to-face informational and training sessions and online training. Once matched with a mentee, volunteer mentors are encouraged to participate in periodic trainings and program activities.

YMCA Youth Links Mentoring is looking for adult volunteers to be positive role models for children between the ages of 5-15. 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.

YMCA Youth Links Mentoring is looking for adult volunteers to be positive role models for children between the ages of 5-15. 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.

YMCA Youth Links Mentoring is looking for adult volunteers to be positive role models for children between the ages of 5-15. 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.

YMCA Youth Links Mentoring is looking for adult volunteers to be positive role models for children between the ages of 5-15. 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.

YMCA Youth Links Mentoring is looking for adult volunteers to be positive role models for children between the ages of 5-15. 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.

YMCA Inspiring Futures Mentoring is looking for adult male volunteers to be positive role models for boys and young men of color aged 5 - 15 years old. Inspiring Futures is a one-on-one community-based mentoring program working with youth referred to us by Montgomery County Child Welfare Services, Department of Juvenile Services and Montgomery County Public Schools. Many 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. Our approach to mentoring guarantees these boys and young men that they are not alone in dealing with life's day-to-day challenges and engages them in activities that encourage social, and emotional growth.

With just 4 - 8 hours per month, you can change the odds and make a difference in a young man's life. Volunteer mentors are required to participate in face-to-face informational and training sessions and online training. Once matched with a mentee, volunteer mentors are encouraged to participate in periodic trainings and program activities.

YMCA Inspiring Futures Mentoring is looking for adult male volunteers to be positive role models for boys and young men of color aged 5 - 15 years old. Inspiring Futures is a one-on-one community-based mentoring program working with youth referred to us by Montgomery County Child Welfare Services, Department of Juvenile Services and Montgomery County Public Schools. Many 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. Our approach to mentoring guarantees these boys and young men that they are not alone in dealing with life's day-to-day challenges and engages them in activities that encourage social, and emotional growth.

With just 4 - 8 hours per month, you can change the odds and make a difference in a young man's life. Volunteer mentors are required to participate in face-to-face informational and training sessions and online training. Once matched with a mentee, volunteer mentors are encouraged to participate in periodic trainings and program activities.

YMCA Inspiring Futures Mentoring is looking for adult male volunteers to be positive role models for boys and young men of color aged 5 - 15 years old. Inspiring Futures is a one-on-one community-based mentoring program working with youth referred to us by Montgomery County Child Welfare Services, Department of Juvenile Services and Montgomery County Public Schools. Many 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. Our approach to mentoring guarantees these boys and young men that they are not alone in dealing with life's day-to-day challenges and engages them in activities that encourage social, and emotional growth.

With just 4 - 8 hours per month, you can change the odds and make a difference in a young man's life. Volunteer mentors are required to participate in face-to-face informational and training sessions and online training. Once matched with a mentee, volunteer mentors are encouraged to participate in periodic trainings and program activities.

Duties of this volunteer position include performing a variety of clerical tasks, including making phone inquiries, typing documents, and filing records, taking notes, etc.. Prior experience in performing these duties are required.

This is a unique group of women impacted by disability (includes women who are spouses, parents, siblings, friends, colleagues, etc. of an individual with a disability), who meet to network. Each session provides a time for participants to relax and engage in a dialogue to invest in themselves. Volunteers will assist the Event Coordinator to make each event sucessful.  

Volunteer needed to call Pokeno (this game is similar to Bingo) for residents Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm.  Contact Sheila at 301-598-9507 for additional information.  Thank you.

LPF relies on volunteers to inventory and sort the large amounts of equipment donations we receive daily. Come to our warehouse and sort through soccer balls, baseball bats, basketballs, cleats and so much more! While not required, it is preferred that the volunteer has a basic knowledge of sports. We also recommend wearing clothing that you do not mind getting dirty.

To sign up for this opportunity, please fill out our online volunteer form and sign up for shifts on our online calendar.

At the request of Sensei, current students assist in teaching classes up to 4 times each week.

Our board is a dedicated group of working and retired professionals who have a passion for Montgomery County Public Libraries. They provide guidance, leadership, oversight, and extra pairs of hands to our small staff on a wide variety of projects.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

If you have skills in finance, fundraising, human resources, or marketing, or if you know someone who does, please submit an application online at http://www.folmc.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/.

Board members serve one three-year term and may be reappointed for up to two additional terms. Board members must attend quarterly meetings and participate on two committees, such as:

- finance,

- programs & marketing, -

- fundraising,

- strategic planning,

- advocacy, etc.

The application process includes a nomination application, interview, and reference check.

Learn more about FOLMC at www.folmc.org.

This is a great entry-level volunteer position for someone looking to be part of The Borgen Project. Advocates can operate from anywhere in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to borgenproject-brgn0771@applications.recruiterbox.com

You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city – mobilizing your friends, family and colleagues to contact Congress in support of key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to borgenproject-brgn0771@applications.recruiterbox.com

Do you have experience in training volunteers? Are you a grief counselor? Widow Care is looking for an experienced grief sensitivity trainer to conduct volunteer training for those who will be working closely with widowed persons grieving. If interested, please contact Widow Care to discuss this opportunity further! To learn more about Widow Care, please visit www.widowcare.org Thank you for considering, The Widow Care Team Experience in grief counseling and/or volunteer training and management. To apply, email marissa@widowcare.org. 

Widow Care, a small Rockville non-profit, provides widows and widowers of all ages with support, resources and social networking opportunities. We are seeking enthusiastic, new board members to generate ideas and work alongside us to devise strategies.

Our Board meetings are held in-person every other month on Monday nights from 6:00 p.m- 8:00pm. These in-person meetings are held at our office, 795 Rockville Pike, Rockville (next to PNC Bank and IHOP). Dinner will be provided. During the months where we do not meet in person, we meet for an hour-long zoom call. Board membership will require a time commitment of a minimum of 18 hours per year for our meetings. 

We'd love to hear your ideas. Support for our mission to assist widows and widowers in our community. Attendance of a minimum of one event per year (fundraiser, meetup or support group) is required.

The APALRC hosts citizenship application workshops in the County to assist lawful permanent residents apply for U.S. citizenship.  Volunteers are needed to assist with language interpretation, completing the application and with other administrative tasks during the workshop.

The Lois Green-Sligo Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is looking for an individual or an organization to survey part of our property where it backs up to residential properties. We are located behind the Airpark. Throughout the years, some of our property markers have disappeared or have been buried. 

Idara-e-Jaferia Inc is a non profit organization from time to time takes part in feeding the homeless, does yearly coat drive along with interfaith programs. volunteers can take part in above programs and can also help the organization during its routine programs. 

Montgomery County Vocational program in need of business professionals to share knowledge and experience.   This would include Mock Interviews, presentations, and to share your expertise.  For more information please contact Terrence Shields at 240-632-1434, ext. 24 or Kim Lester at 240-632-1434, ext. 27.

Thank you!

The Germantown Historical Society is looking for volunteers for its Board of Directors. Anyone from Germantown who is interested in history and in community can apply. The Society is dedicated to preserving the historic structures, objects and spaces that contribute to the heritage of Germantown, conducting research on those and on the people of the past of our town, and to sharing the history of our community with the residents. We believe that knowledge of the roots of a community fosters community identity and cohesiveness. We meet one evening a month. Our current projects include archiving 1930s bank records, our campaign to create a museum of banking history in our 1922 bank building, and local historical and genealogical research. We host a large Flea Market the first Saturday of every month April-November to raise funds. The sale of spaces for vendors at the Flea Markets grosses $13,000-$24,000 a year, which we share 1/4 each to two other non-profit partners that help with the markets.

Volunteers review out-of-home placement cases of children in the public foster care system to make recommendations regarding the well-being, safety, and permanency in the best interest of the child. Volunteers provide individual case advocacy and there are also opportunities for leadership in legislative advocacy

"When asked to share why I volunteer on the Frederick County Citizens Review Board (CRBC), I immediately thought of The Starfish Story adapted from a book by Loren Eiseley. This story tells the tale of a young boy who frantically tries to save starfish stranded on a beach by throwing them back into the sea - one by one. A skeptic tells the young boy he is wasting his time, and he cannot make a difference to the thousands of starfish on the beach. The young boy picks up a starfish, throws it in the water, and says, It makes a difference to that one. Making a difference in the life of each child in foster care is an important focus for me. For this reason, after hearing about the CRBC from a former state CRBC staff member, I have been volunteering on the CRBC in Frederick County for eleven years. By volunteering, I am able to review cases to ensure the needs of each child are taken care of while in out-of-home placement. In addition, as part of the review process, I can also make recommendations that lead to a loving, safe, and permanent home for each child after he/she leaves the system. For me, each case I review matters - one by one. My hope is by serving on the Frederick County CRBC and advocating on behalf of children in foster care, I can make a difference in the lives of these children that will matter now and will have a positive, lasting impact for generations to come." - Wanet Tyson, CRBC Volunteer

Volunteers must be a resident in the jurisdiction in which they serve. Opportunities are available state wide. Volunteers must be 21 or over and able to pass a background check. One full day of pre-service training is required.

Our organization is highly interested in motivated person who can help us to promote theater events and camp for the children of different age. 

Volunteers are needed to serve as docents who will provide guided tours to groups of adults and school-aged children weekdays and weekends for our 150-year-old national museum in Washington D.C. area, which the Baltimore Sun says is "pretty cool" and the Washington Post says has "plenty of unique items to make it worth the visit."

The National Museum of Health and Medicine is not just another Washington, D.C.-area museum. The museum began as a national repository for materials relating to Civil War injuries. Back then, Surgeon General William Hammond told field medical officers to collect "specimens of morbid anatomy...together with projectiles and foreign bodies removed" and forward them to the museum to be studied in hopes of improving medical conditions.

The specimens and artifacts in the museum were the first collection in the country and is the only one in the nation's capital registered as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.