Needs From: MC Serves!

As a Community Bridges (CB) mentor, you will be matched one-on-one with a high school-aged participant in our program for one academic year (September or month of match-June) with the option to extend. Through a closely formed relationship, your time and support can help empower your mentee to be a successful student, an engaged community member, and a confident leader. In return, we hope you gain personal fulfillment as a contributor to the community and the future generation of female leaders. 

In 1997, CB was founded with the vision for an inclusive community where each person is valued and has abundant opportunities to improve themselves and the world around them. The CB Mentor Program continues this quest with the aim for mentors, mentees, staff, and organizational practices to promote accessibility, cultural humility, and more equitable distribution of resources. We acknowledge the historical exclusion of marginalized groups, particularly Women, People of Color, Indigenous people, gender expansive individuals, and people with learning differences. Thus, all members of the Mentor Program are asked to: 

This year, Community Bridges served 464 students in grades 4-12. 96% of our students are first-generation with 44% of families identifying as Hispanic and 42% as Black or African. The most reported languages spoken at home are Spanish, Amharic, and French. Ideal mentors are young professionals and leaders who have experience and are comfortable working within these communities. We are looking for mentors to have critical conversations with their mentees surrounding topics, but not limited to, social injustice, racism, and healthy relationships. We value a diversity of experience, personality, background, and interests. 

Please consider applying to bring your strengths to our girls!

Participation Requirements

Time Commitment

To apply, complete the application here. 

For more information about Community Bridges, check out our website: https://communitybridges-md.org

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

Hughes United Methodist Church serves as one of seven Montgomery County Consolidated Services Hubs delivering food assistance and other vital services to a growing number of Mid County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Hughes has provided more than 900,000 pounds of free groceries to 36,000 households. The needs continue to grow and we appreciate your interest.

ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS are needed to help distribute food, they are assigned a station in which they will help our clients to classify the food they require. The activity takes place indoors and involves standing for at least 2 hours and lifting up to 35 pounds. Volunteers must dress accordingly.

COVID-19: Physical distancing protocols are followed to provide a safe environment for everyone.  All volunteers must complete a temperature check upon arrival in order to sign in for their shift. Gloves are provided, but you must bring and wear your own mask.

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP: Advance registration is required through the Hub’s Signup Genius account. For a list of available volunteer slots and to register for this opportunity, click the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0849a5a72ba75-drivein#/

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 Mid-County Consolidation Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church provides a variety of goods and services to more than 800 households each week, including home deliveries to seniors, single parent households, and those without transportation. 

Using your own vehicle, drive bags of food and other essential items and deliver outside a family's door. Bags will be loaded into your car and you will receive a list of addresses (usually 4 to 6 depending on the number of client referrals and drivers signed up for the day). Volunteers drop off at the client's doorstep and send a text saying that their food was delivered. Deliveries are in nearby Wheaton/Glenmont and Silver Spring, and typically take an hour to complete (up to two at most). 

Drivers enter the Hughes United Methodist Church lot from Windham Lane and pull up in front of the metal stairs that lead to the gym.  Must be adults (over 18) and sign a liability waiver, and should be comfortable lifting up to 20-25 pounds.

All volunteers must register in advance on the Hughes UMC Hub SignUp Genius page.  Use the link below to check for available slots and to sign up for one or more dates:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849A5A72BA75-drivers

Your help with this activity will make a huge positive impact.  Many thanks in advance!

We are seeking individuals, family members and parents who have a connection to Osteogenesis Imperfecta that will be interested in serving on the 2026 DC Fine Wines Gala Committee. This fundraiser includes dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions and a Fund the Mission moment. The committee will meet twice in person and will hold monthly meetings via Zoom. We need individuals who are willing to dedicate their time and effort to promoting awareness of osteogenesis imperfecta and contribute their talents and skills to a Gala committee.

Volunteer Helping Hands, CaringMatters patient and family program, offers short-term, practical, social and emotional support for people of all ages with a serious illness and no reasonable prospect of a cure.

CaringMatters is a non-medical hospice, who carefully matches the needs of the patients and families with the appropriate caregiver.

All volunteers must go through our general three-day volunteer training and complete a background check.  Following training, volunteers will be matched with a patient or family to provide non-medical care such as transportation, running errands, respite care or simply provide companionship and friendship.

We are in great need for volunteers in the Silver Spring area, as well as volunteers who speak other languages. However, we welcome all who are interested in volunteering. Services are provided in homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

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

We do not offer SSL hours for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers need to be 21 or older.   

Are you interested in volunteering with CaringMatters but have limited availability? This is a great opportunity for you!

Volunteers will be trained on how to support CaringMatters patients who are in need of transportation to and from doctor's appointments, medical treatments, social service appointments and grocery/pharmacy trips. Transportation is a major need for those living with cancer and other serious illness, especially for those who must attend multiple treatments or doctor appointments per week. CaringMatters seeks to alleviate the stress and financial burden of finding transportation for our patients and their families. JustRides volunteers do this by providing rides to supplement transportation already being provided by family members, friends and other community resources. At this time, JustRides is only supporting active CaringMatters patients with transportation. 

Volunteer requirements:

If you are interested in volunteering with this program or for more information, please contact Amy Fier, Senior Director of Patient & Caregiver Services at 301-869-4673 ext. 117 or amyf@caringmatters.org. 

To view the CaringMatters volunteer page, please visit: https://www.caringmatters.org/program-volunteer-training 

We are seeking facilitators for our Good Grief Club meetings. Good Grief Clubs offer peer support in a safe environment for children in grades K-12 to discuss their feelings about the death of a loved one. The support groups run for 7 weeks and help children explore feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, and find comfort and safety in learning that they are not alone. Good Grief Club facilitators complete both the Volunteer Training and Good Grief Club Training. The Good Grief Club Training is offered on two weekdays. When they are assigned to a school, they co-facilitate seven weekly sessions with the school counselor. Depending on the ages of the children, sessions range from 30 to 50 minutes. Volunteers must complete the three-day basic volunteer training and the additional Good Grief Club training. Volunteers must complete a background check. Good Grief Clubs are offered primarily through Montgomery County Public Schools.    

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

We do not offer SSL hours for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers need to be 21 or older.          

We are seeking volunteers to serve as facilitators for bereavement groups! CaringMatters provides adult support groups that allow participants to meet others who are also grieving, share their stories, and learn from one another. Specialized groups include adult child loss, parent loss, sibling or friend loss, spousal loss, and suicide loss. Additional groups are formed based on community need.

All volunteers must go through our general three-day volunteer training and then a shorter additional adult bereavement training. Volunteers must also complete a background check.   

After completing both trainings, they are assigned in two-person teams to co-facilitate 1½-hours-long meetings. The frequency of meetings varies. Some groups meet during the day, but most meet on weeknights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Currently, most of the adult support groups are meeting online via Zoom.

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

We do not offer SSL hours for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers need to be 21 or older.   

Winter Growth is a Medical Adult Day Program and Assisted Living facility that has been proudly serving the Olney and Columbia communities for over 45 years. Its mission is to foster a supportive and vibrant community where seniors and adults with disabilities can continue to learn, grow, and live with purpose and joy.

We are currently seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. Above all, we’re looking for individuals who believe in our mission and are passionate about making a difference. We are especially in need of expertise in the following areas:

Finance (ability to review and understand budgets and financial projections) 

Business development

Marketing

Insurance and/or law

The Board plays an advisory role, offering oversight of the organization’s finances, leadership, and mission alignment. It meets six times per year, and each board member serves on at least one committee: Marketing & Fund Development, Succession, Board Development, or Health Regulations. Our board is a collaborative, committed, and collegial group—and we’d love to add new voices to the table.

If you're interested in learning more, we invite you to begin with an informal conversation with a current board member—perhaps over lunch—followed by a tour of one of our facilities. From there, we can explore the possibility of board membership together.

Interested applicants can sign up here: https://successinstyle.org/volunteer/

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

Join Us in Making a Difference - Become a Volunteer
A Home of Their Own (AHOTO) was founded by individuals with decades of experience in animal rescue. We are committed to saving as many dogs and cats as possible and placing them in loving forever homes. After adoption, we continue to offer education, training, outreach, and support to build a strong community of happy adopters and their pets.

We are always in need of compassionate, dedicated volunteers. Whether you have a few hours a week or are looking for a more active role, there are many ways to get involved!

Volunteer opportunities include:

Fostering dogs and/or cats in your home

Transporting animals to and from shelters, veterinary appointments, or adoption shows

Helping at adoption shows with setup, support, and dog handling

Dog walking for dogs in boarding - give them a break with walks or fun field trips

Administrative help such as data entry or bookkeeping

Social media and outreach to support branding, content creation, and community engagement

Fundraising through virtual campaigns or in-person events

No matter your skill set or schedule, your time can truly make a difference.

Ready to get started?
Sign up at ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer

A Home of Their Own is committed to saving as many dogs and cats as we can while finding them the best possible forever homes. Once an animal is adopted, we will offer education, training, outreach and support to create a community of happy adopters and their pets.

A Home of Their Own is looking for an individual to assist with dog adoption show set up the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Unleashed, 3134 Olney Sandy Spring Rd., Olney.

Task include:

All supplies and training will be provided. If you are looking for an opportunity to assist the animal community here is your chance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer and sign up today!

Open Your Home, Open Your Heart - Become a Dog Foster
A Home of Their Own is committed to rescuing as many dogs and cats as possible and finding them the best forever homes. After adoption, we continue to support our community with education, training, and outreach to ensure long-lasting, happy matches.

Are you a compassionate, patient individual or family looking to make a meaningful difference? Fostering with AHOTO may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Fostering gives dogs the chance to decompress, grow, and thrive outside of a shelter - while helping us save more lives.

As a dog foster, you will:

Provide a safe, loving, and stable home environment

Feed and care for the dog(s) in your care

Help us learn more about their personality, preferences, and needs

Bring your foster dog to at least two adoption shows per month to increase their chances of finding a forever home

Why foster?

Discover the unique personality of your foster dog

Help prepare them for life in a forever home

Make space for shelters and rescues to save more animals in need

Be a critical part of a dog’s rescue journey

If you’re ready to help a dog find their second chance, sign up at ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/foster.

Join Our Transport Team - Help Move Dogs Toward a Better Life
A Home of Their Own is committed to rescuing as many dogs and cats as possible and finding them the best forever homes. After adoption, we continue to support our community through education, training, and outreach to ensure lasting, loving bonds.

We're currently seeking reliable transport volunteers to help move dogs safely and efficiently between locations. Transport is a crucial part of our rescue operations - it helps dogs get to vet appointments, fosters, and safe housing.

Volunteer transport duties may include:

Driving dogs from foster homes or boarding facilities to veterinary appointments and back

Picking up dogs from a designated location (typically 30-60 minutes away) and transporting them to a kennel or foster home

Shuttling dogs between kennels and foster homes as needed

Requirements:

A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance

Ability to safely handle dogs (experience preferred but not required)

Willingness to communicate with our team and follow transport protocols

If you have a reliable car and a heart for rescue, we’d love your help.
Sign up at ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer

Help Dogs Find Their Perfect Match
A Home of Their Own is dedicated to rescuing as many dogs and cats as possible and placing them in loving forever homes. After adoption, we continue to support our community with education, training, and outreach to ensure lasting, happy bonds between pets and their people.

We’re currently looking for volunteers to serve as Dog Applicant Meet & Greet Liaisons - a vital part of the adoption process!

As a Meet & Greet Liaison, you will:

Introduce adoptable dogs to potential adopters

Share information about each dog’s personality, background, and needs

Provide feedback on the meet and greet to our Dog Manager

Help create lasting connections between dogs and their future families

This role is a great fit if you:

Are friendly, reliable, and comfortable speaking with people

Want to make a hands-on difference in a dog’s journey to their forever home

Can commit to occasional in-person meetups (locations vary)

Ready to help dogs find the love they deserve?
Sign up today at ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer

We’re seeking positive, eager individuals to join our dynamic team at weekly adoption events in Olney and Silver Spring.

Responsibilities may include:

Assisting with event setup and take-down

Refilling water bowls for our furry friends

Greeting visitors, answering questions, and guiding the public

Transporting dogs to and from the venue

Handling and engaging with dogs during the show

What we're looking for:

A friendly, upbeat attitude and a willingness to learn

Previous experience with dogs is a plus, but passion and enthusiasm matter most!

All training and supplies (treats, water bowls, adoption resources, etc.) will be provided.

Ready to make a difference? Visit ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer to sign up and learn more about how you can support our adoption shows. Your time and care help us rehome more pets and create brighter futures.

Considering fostering but unsure about a long-term commitment? Our two-week foster program offers a rewarding opportunity to help a dog transition from shelter life to a forever home. By providing a temporary, loving environment, you help us assess the dog's personality and needs, making it easier to match them with the right adopter. This also frees up space in shelters, allowing us to assist more animals in need.

What We Provide

Crate and necessary gear

Ongoing support and guidance

What We Ask of You

A safe, nurturing home for two weeks

Basic care and companionship

Observations on the dog's behavior to aid in adoption placement

Join us in making a tangible difference in a dog's life. Your temporary home can be the first step to their forever home.

Ready to Foster?

Sign up today at ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/foster and become a part of our compassionate community.

Volunteers will be tasked with researching nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the DMV. As we collaborate with these organizations, we are learning about the services they provide, volunteer opportunities available, and vital resources to share with people in need. Volunteers will research the organizations, their contact info, and basic information about their projects.

Another virtual research opportunity involves policy reforms in the DMV. As we  strive to defend human rights, we are learning about organizations that are involved in the industry. Volunteers will research organizations involved in policy-making and the programs they implement to help the community.

These virtual volunteer opportunities will be hosted by a supervisor, so they will earn hour-for-hour the time they are serving.

Additional information for volunteers:

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

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

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

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

- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

- Student's email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

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

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0n7Z5rvWrzevmD6gBqPMYq6ZYvzWFqyYW-va05gEGP5NmjA/viewform?usp=header

Universal SSL hour opportunities (across all positions)

Attending a concert event

Setup time: 1 hour

Concert: 1 hour

Teardown time: 30 minutes

Total: 2 hours and 30 minutes (2.5 hours)

Other events

We will match SSL hours for the amount of time that you physically spend at the event including setup time, the actual event time itself, and clean-up time.

Will not likely exceed 3 hours per event.

Vice President

Creating a concert planning sheet  

Gathering information on all known performers (no more than 1 hour per planning sheet)

Planning out a time, date, and location (no more than 1 hour per planning sheet)

Total per planning sheet: 2 hours 

Writing grant applications

Meetings completed to brainstorm for grants (1 hour each meeting, no more than 3 hours total per grant)

Time spent writing the grant (no more than 3 hours total per grant)

Time spent submitting the grant (no more than 1 hour total per grant)

Total per grant: 7 hours

Treasurer

Writing grant applications

Meetings completed to brainstorm for grants (1 hour each meeting, no more than 3 hours total per grant)

Time spent writing the grant (no more than 3 hours total per grant)

Time spent submitting the grant (no more than 1 hour total per grant)

Total per grant: 7 hours

Secretary

NO SSL hours will be given for writing meeting minutes for weekly board meetings/assigning tasks on Slack

Creating and maintaining the music tutoring schedule (1 hour every semester; there should be one new schedule created every semester)

PR Manager

Planning out the PR Schedule for the PR team 

Assigning each PR member to a specific task on a specific day, with a schedule that is made a month beforehand (2 hours) 

Creating the color coordination for each PR member (1 hour)

One schedule should be created every two months 

Total per schedule: 3 hours

Important Participation Guidelines:

Supervision Requirements:
An adult nonprofit representative (who is not the student’s parent/guardian or relative) will provide direct supervision in any virtual space, including breakout sessions, for the entire session.

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

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

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

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

Session Recording:
Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

Protection of Personal Information:
Students’ email addresses, home addresses, or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

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

The CORE Foundation is looking for passionate, community-minded volunteers to support our upcoming digital campaign, #WhyImSignificant — a movement that celebrates the power of small, positive actions in making meaningful change.

Volunteer Role: Campaign Content Collector

What You'll Do:

● Engage your friends, family, classmates, or community members

● Invite them to share short stories, videos, or photos of how they give back

● Help gather and submit this content to be featured in the campaign

● Conduct brief interviews

What We’re Looking For:

● Strong communication and outreach skills

● Passion for community impact and storytelling

● Comfortable using social media or messaging apps to collect responses

● Reliable, enthusiastic, and organized

Time Commitment:

5–10 hours total (flexible schedule)

Why Volunteer?

● Be part of a campaign that uplifts voices and inspires change

● Earn volunteer hours (great for school or community service)

● Help show that significance isn’t about status—it’s about impact!

Interested?

Email us at infol@corefoundationmc.org or DM us on Instagram @thecore_foundation to get started!

This opportunity is not approved for SSL hours.

Call patients to remind them of appointments and procedures they might need to schedule. You will be trained and work alongside staff.

For this task, you do need to speak Spanish.

You can earn SSL hours. For the first 3 months you will have to be able to work between 8am and 5pm.

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

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

Photo courtesy of OnlineFabricStore

Help sew fabric tissue holders to provide comfort and care for cancer patients. These handmade holders offer a personal, thoughtful touch—helping to brighten the hospital or treatment environment and reminding patients that they are supported and not alone during their journey. Designed to fit standard travel-size tissue packs, these holders are made using basic sewing techniques and minimal materials—making them perfect for beginners.

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

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How to Submit

Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!

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.

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

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Help craft soft, colorful amigurumi creatures for patients undergoing cancer treatments. These thoughtful gifts not only brighten the patients' days but also serve as a symbol of care and encouragement during a challenging time. Please feel free to add keychains to the mini crochet creatures!

In terms of sizing, the mini crochet animals should be about the size of the palm of your hand, while the larger crochet animals may be the size of the hand itself. Due to the size limitations of our care kits, we will not be able to accept crochet animals larger than the size of an average adult hand. Thanks for your understanding and support!

Amigurumi Tutorials and Patterns:

Recommended Materials

How to Submit

Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!

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. 

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

Help us gather supplies needed to help patients through their cancer treatments. As with our other opportunities, the items contributed will be included in our cancer care kits that are delivered nationwide to those undergoing cancer treatments.

You may shop directly using our Amazon Wish List, and/or organize your own food and supply drive for the items below. While the links are directed to suggested brands, other brands are welcome. Thank you!

To organize a food and supply drive for Kits to Heart’s recipients, please follow these steps:

If you are asked about monetary donations, please direct them to our website at kitstoheart.org.

For any further questions, concerns, or ideas, please reach out to Sonia at sonia@kitstoheart.org.

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

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

Decorate beautiful journals that recipients would be able to use as appointment planners, symptom trackers, or simply coloring books. The covers and perhaps a few pages inside could be spaces for volunteers to draw outlines or artwork, write inspiring messages, etc.

As of August 11, 2023, we ONLY accept decorated store-bought journals for service hours, but not composition notebooks. The outside covers should be decorated with art and/or inspiring quotes. At least one of the inside pages should also be decorated with calendars, activity or coloring pages, inspiring messages, etc. Using only stickers or decorative tape is not acceptable for service hours.

Hand-bound journals are always welcome but will not be eligible for service hours.

Priorities

We Do Not Accept

Recommended Blank Journals

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

For Students: If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must decorate at least 4 journals for quality completion of the service project. Every 4 decorated journals may receive 1 SSL hour. There is no maximum number of hours for this activity.

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

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

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

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

Help keep patients warm with thoughtfully made crochet and knit hats! These are especially important during trips to the hospital and to shield from colder weather. Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer

1 hat may be eligible for 1.5 service hours

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

(Spanish proficiency required): The Front Desk is a fast paced work/volunteer place. You will be working with staff to help patients check in, answer questions, and answer the phones. Flexibility with your schedule might be possible.

More information: https://www.mercyhealthclinic.org/donate-2/non-provider-and-medical-professional-volunteers/

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.

Help patients and their health care providers communicate with each other. 

We have an urgent need for these shifts: Mondays 8-12pm,  Tuesdays, 12:30-5pm, Wednesdays 8-12pm & 12:30-5pm, Thursdays 8-12pm.

To learn more go to: https://www.mercyhealthclinic.org/donate-2/non-provider-and-medical-professional-volunteers/

We are looking for Spanish speaking volunteers who can help with admin tasks. Many of our patients do need help in accessing the care they need. 

Call to remind them of appointments, to remind them that their application to receive services is expired or that they need to schedule follow-up appointments.

Mercy Health Clinic will provide the volunteer with a script of what to ask for. We will also train you the volunteer so that you will be able to perform the task and its follow up.

 SSL HOURS ELIGIBLE

Wednesdays and Fridays, patients come to the clinic to hand in their applications. You will talk with the patients and go through their application paperwork to make sure it is complete. 

You need to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

You will be working with a team of other volunteers during our eligibility clinic on either Wednesdays from 12pm to 5pm and/or Fridays from 9am to 1p.

Contact me even if you cannot commit to the entire shift.

Join Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland's Crew Leader team, a dedicated group of skilled construction volunteers. Crew Leaders are the backbone of the construction department.  They work alongside Habitat's licensed Construction crew and work on new construction, rehabilitation of vacant homes, and repair work throughout our community.  Crew Leaders oversee small groups of unskilled volunteers, helping to ensure their safety and the successful completion of their assigned construction task.  Crew leaders need some construction skills, but can learn more skills from our constructions staff.  Being a Crew Leader is a fun way to use your current skills, learn new skills, give back to the community, and get to know other incredible volunteers!

Key Responsibilities: 

•     Oversee unskilled volunteers on Habitat construction sites, helping to ensure they are working safely and effectively.

•     Have a positive attitude, keeping the unskilled volunteers engaged and excited.

•     Assist Construction Managers on various construction tasks throughout the life of each project.

•     Complete safety training both virtually and hosted by HFHMM staff.

•     Provide feedback and input where needed to improve processes and volunteer engagement.

•     Be safe and have fun!

Qualifications:     

•      Some basic construction skills.

•      Willingness to lead, train, and engage other volunteers.          

•      Positive attitude.

•     Ability to work with diverse groups.

Time commitment:  At least one full day of volunteering once a month, 8:00am to 3:00pm

                                                               Sign Up Here                                                            

Habitat for Humanity ReStore® is an integral part of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland!   Our Habitat ReStores have a specific need for volunteers to help unload donations during the week.  We need heavy lifters (50lbs +) to help us unload our donation trucks each week.  You will also assist with cleaning the store and helping customers.

          Please visit our Website and sign up at a local ReStore to volunteer!  

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

Please note: this opportunity is only available throughout the MCPS school year.  We do not host this particular distribution during the summer months.  Instead, students can join us at our regular packing on Friday mornings at the TPSS Coop and TP SDA Church. 

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

We are looking for vaccinated teens (and adults) to help us pack and distribute food to the families that we serve.  The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support.  These staples and fresh produce help them with their food insecurity.  

Middle school and high school students who are vaccinated are eligible to earn SSL hours by working onsite at our distributions on Tuesdays. Community service hours are also available.  Please see our website for the dates.

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

Dates in 2025:

Tuesday March 4, 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please read the guidelines here:

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

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

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

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

Post the rescued pets photos and/or text about the pets on social media platforms like facebook, youtube, and  Petfinder.

A Home of Their Own is committed to saving as many dogs and cats as we can while finding them the best possible forever homes. Once an animal is adopted, we will offer education, training, outreach and support to create a community of happy adopters and their pets.

A Home of Their Own is looking for an individual to assist with dog adoption show set up the 5th Saturday of each month (only on certain months) from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Petsmart, 12020 Cherry Hill Rd., Calverton/Silver Spring

Task include:

All supplies and training will be provided. If you are looking for an opportunity to assist the animal community here is your chance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer and sign up today!

A Home of Their Own is committed to saving as many dogs and cats as we can while finding them the best possible forever homes. Once an animal is adopted, we will offer education, training, outreach and support to create a community of happy adopters and their pets.

A Home of Their Own is looking for an individual to assist with dog adoption show set up the 4th Saturday of each month from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Petsmart, 12020 Cherry Hill Rd., Calverton/Silver Spring

Task include:

All supplies and training will be provided. If you are looking for an opportunity to assist the animal community here is your chance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/volunteer and sign up today!

We will start soon holding pop-up adoption events.

We will offer age appropriate community service to different age groups on different days.  The best way to see what is going on is to visit our Volunteer page: Volunteer HERE

To see our upcoming events check here.  These events will include student activities with and without having animals in attendance.  Here is our official Event Page Click Look at all upcoming events NOT ALL SSL

There is also an online registration form that is required to attend.  Everyone must complete the application to attend and receive and invitation to participate and receive a 560 form.  560 forms will be printed at the time of service for participants who registered.  

You can go directly to the register online by clicking here Register for HALS MCPS SSL

WE HAVE NOTHING SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME. If you register now we will email you when there are volunteer opportunities to see if you can attend.  

Thank you to the students that want to serve our community by helping out displaced, and homeless animals.

Hal

Executive Director

Hal@HomeAtLastSanctuary.org

We are looking for someone to be AARP Program/Workshop Director, Secretary, and 3 alternate board members. We meet on Tuesdays for board meetings and for programs. Please contact info@aarp5358.org if you are interested in serving on the board. Join our group that meets on the first Tuesday of every month. 

Hospice Volunteers play an important role as part of JSSA Hospice’s interdisciplinary team by supporting a patient and their family at end of life. Whether this is done remotely or in person, hospice volunteers enhance the experience of patients and families with their compassion and supportive presence. They are vital in observing and noting signs of physical and emotional change in patients that the nursing, social work or spiritual care coordinator should note.

They provide tuck-in and companion calls, and in person visits from initial admission to our service, to the last days and hours of life by sitting with patients and families to ensure they are never alone.

Volunteers bring comfort, respite, and companionship at a time when compassionate support is critically needed.

We are looking for all hospice volunteers, but are in need of Spanish, French, Greek, Chinese, Russian Speaking-speaking hospice volunteers in particular to communicate with our patients in their preferred language. We serve a very diverse population of patients and their familiesiles, in all areas of Montgomery County, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please ask our Volunteer Coordinator team about the many ways we are keeping our hospice volunteers happy, healthy and safe during COVID!

For more information email hospicevc@jssa.org or

call 301-816-2676, option 2 and ask for Volunteer Dept. 

WE HONOR VETERANS

The program focuses on caring for those who have served at the end of their life. JSSA’s We Honor Veterans program:

• Provides end-of-life care to veterans enrolled in JSSA's Hospice program by honoring their preferences and their story.

• Connects veterans to VA services.

• Honors veterans through pinning ceremonies.

• Provides staff education, awareness, and engagement to serve veterans and their families.

Volunteer Requirements

Although we are looking for every type of hospice volunteer, this opportunity is for military members who currently serve or have served for our We Honor Veterans program. The program is a collaboration between the national Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s purpose is to care for and honor those who have served when they reach end of life.

We serve a very diverse population of patients and their families in all areas of Montgomery County, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please fill out our volunteer application,

or reach us at 301-816-2676, option 2, and ask for the Hospice Volunteer department, or email the team at HospiceVC@jssa.org

Monthly entertaining programs and workshops at Benjamin Gaither Center location every second Tuesday of the month.

AARP Chapter 5358 is looking for board members who are willing to volunteer time as program director working on senior topics of interest; serve as secretary to take notes at board meetings once a month; and serve as board members for policies and covering while other board members are on vacations.

Let's Play America is a nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD. We believe that everyone deserves to play! If you love to play and see the value in people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds having the opportunity to play please consider how you can volunteer your talents and time to support our mission: to increase opportunities for all people to enjoy play through partnering with communities, organizations, and individuals to create locally-inspired, playful events.

LPA is looking for individuals who value play and would enjoy working behind the scenes to prepare for Play Days and other play events. You would also join us at these events in person. We are in need of people with computer skills, assisting with a variety of tasks from helping our executive director write articles, edit articles, look for funders, and sponsors. We are looking for volunteers that are sixteen years of age and older. If you are in need of community service we will discuss your volunteer service with you prior to you starting. If you just wish to volunteer from as little as two hours a week or more please let us know.

Reach out to info@letsplayamerica.org

Today, more than ever, you can be the change the world needs. At StreetWise Partners, we connect driven professionals with mentees from overlooked communities to provide the career support, skills, and connections they need to succeed.

By becoming a professional mentor, you’re leveling the playing field and shaping the future workforce. You will guide your mentee as they build essential job search skills and gain the confidence needed to secure and sustain meaningful employment.

Join us today and make a difference!

Learn more at a virtual information session:

https://streetwisepartners.surveymonkey.com/r/P6RKPF5

Please reach out to Camille Shannon at camille@streetwisepartners.org if you have any questions or concerns.

(Certification required): Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities, including taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, performing “Fit” tests (hemocults) and pregnancy tests, administering medications as directed by Provider, and other routine and/or related duties that medical assistants are trained and certified to perform.

Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

One shift of 4 hours on Mondays to Thursdays.

See also:

https://www.mercyhealthclinic.org/donate-2/non-provider-and-medical-professional-volunteers/

Help our team during lab hours from 7 am to 11 am on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.  Patients come with lab orders and you will take blood accordingly.

You must have a phlebotomist certification.

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Time Commitment Flexibility is required please: Minimum of 6-8 hours per week or more Availability 2-3 days of the week, flexible hours Monday through Friday preferred, some weekends

Vikara Village® is a growing nonprofit organization offering mind-body practices, like movement and the arts, to empower individuals to reach their full potential. We want everyone to develop a healthy sense of self, community, and belonging.

We are looking for individuals who understand and are committed to our mission and core values to join our Board of Directors as we grow and move our mission forward.

Because we are a small nonprofit, our Board Members have the opportunity to create Board service that goes beyond the conference room. We are open to diverse individuals ready to commit time and energy towards our mission. We are especially seeking those with experience and/or interest in:

If you are interested in this opportunity please complete our Potential Board Members Questionnaire at: https://www.vikaravillage.org/support/#join-board

We are seeking a volunteer to help with our graphic design for social media, newsletter and event flyer promotion. We are busy planning an exciting year of programming for 2025 and can use some help with marketing and promotion.  

Someone to assist with our social media platform daily. 

Action Youth Media is interviewing community members interested in youth development to serve as board members. 

Founded in 2008, Youth Media promotes filmmaking to middle and high school students, as a life-giving creative activity and a path to rewarding and sustainable careers.

About the Action Youth Media Board of Trustees

The Board meets the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:30pm.

In addition to attending board meetings, each Board member is expected to serve on one of the committees, as well as participate in various organizational events to move our Strategic Plan forward.

Consider connecting with us if you are a community leader, have some experience in filmmaking or youth development, or may be qualified to represent the underserved families and communities in this region. 

If you’re interested in learning more, we would be happy to answer any questions. Get in touch with us at info@youthmediamd.org.  

The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center seeks volunteers to teach or co-teach our English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes for adults (18+). These classes aim to provide our clients with basic English-speaking skills to help them communicate independently in English. 

Volunteer teachers will plan and teach basic, entry-level English as a Second Language to adult students in free classes offered at the East County Regional Service Center in Briggs Chaney, Maryland. Classes meet once a week on Wednesday evenings for 2 hours. Classes are offered per semester, with each semester running for 8 weeks. 

Skills: Fluency in English (you do not need to speak another language). An interest in working with adult students from various cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds. Prior teaching experience is required. Volunteers will develop the lesson plans for their classes. Patience and a sense of humor are a plus. Commitment to teaching one class per week for 8 weeks is essential. 

Days and Time: 2 hours per week. Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 

Location: East County Regional Service Center 3300 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 

If you are interested, please complete an application via the following link:  

Volunteer Homepage,Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center, Montgomery County, MD (montgomerycountymd.gov)

Our volunteer friendly visitors provide social visits for Holocaust Survivors and other seniors who are socially isolated and would benefit from the interaction. Volunteers are matched 1-on-1 with a senior client you would visit and build a caring relationship with. Activities range from conversations, sharing stories, looking at photos, reading aloud, playing a card game, etc. Friendly visits are conducted in-person at the client's home.

Current Requests (please contact Gabe at gpinkney@jssa.org ASAP if interested and specify which request you are interested in).

1. Seeking a female, English-speaking volunteer for in-person friendly visits at the client’s home. 85-year-old client lives in Reston VA (zip code 20190). Client likes literature, philosophy, the Bible, history, tech news and innovations. Client used to be an engineer in the former Soviet Union, likes physics and math. Client speaks both English and Russian. Client is a Holocaust survivor.

2. Seeking a female volunteer who speaks both Russian and English for friendly visits to the client’s home. 86-year-old client lives in Reston, VA (zip code 20191). Client has dementia and memory issues. Client is a Holocaust survivor. Client likes conversations, classical music, ballet, Uniper (virtual engagement). The client speaks both English and Russian.

3. Seeking a volunteer who speaks English for friendly visits and technology tutoring in-person visits to the client’s home. 90-year-old client lives in Fairfax, VA (zip code 22033). Client is a former engineering professor. Interests include engineering, math, physics, culture, art, and books. The client is interested in receiving help learning more about iphone, ipad, tablet, and/or computer. The client speaks English, Russian, and Polish. The client is a Holocaust survivor.

4. Seeking a Russian speaking volunteer for friendly visits and technology tutoring help for in-person visits to the client’s home. Client is 90 years old and lives in Reston, VA (Zip code 20190). Client was a chief engineer in the former Soviet Union. Client enjoys engineering, art, and culture. The client is looking for someone to socialize with and also learn more about devices such as the iPhone and computer. The client speaks Russian and does not speak English. The client is a Holocaust survivor.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For more information contact:

The IRC in Silver Spring is now recruiting Spring 2025 interns! IRC internships give interns the opportunity to work directly with refugees to support them in accomplishing tasks needed to live successfully in the U.S. We offer 17 unique internships that provide a wide variety of opportunities to gain direct exposure to the refugee resettlement sector.

The IRC was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In Silver Spring, the IRC works with refugees the moment they step off the plane to help them get situated and become self-sufficient members of their new community.  

You can find the full description by going to the IRC Careers page and filtering by City (Silver Spring) and Employee Category (Intern). Prospective interns will use the same link to apply.

·       Anti-Trafficking: The Anti-Trafficking Intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve survivors of human trafficking who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.

·       Asylee & Humanitarian Parolee Casework: The Asylee & Humanitarian Parolee Casework team is the first point of contact for asylee clients. Caseworkers provide 8 months of case management to asylees. The services include providing monthly cash assistance, ensuring that clients apply for public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, ensuring that clients apply for social security and enroll in health insurance and ESL classes. 

·       Career Development: The Career Development Program assists employed clients in securing job upgrades to improve economic conditions and align with career history and/or career objectives. The intern will work closely with the Career Development team and Financial Capabilities program to promote client self-sufficiency and encourage clients to work towards long-term career goals.

·       Community Engagement: The aim of community engagement is to establish strong, mutually beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Silver Spring order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The community engagement intern supports the administration of the family mentor program.  

·       Development: The development team focuses on securing funding for IRC offices; assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection and grant management activities.

·       Refugee Economic Empowerment: The Economic Empowerment program assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient by placing recently arrived refugees in their first job in the United States.  

·       Refugee Employment and Skill-Building: The Refugee Employment and Skill-Building Program aims to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency and employment and assist refugees to secure full-time employment. 

·       Refugee Employment Coordination: The Employment Coordination Program supports humanitarian immigrants to achieve economic self-sufficiency through engagement in work participation activities including volunteering, internship procurement, vocational English as a second language classes, and referrals to certificate-bearing professional development courses.  

·       Financial Capabilities: The Financial Capabilities program supports clients to become financially capable through financial education, coaching and providing low-interest loan products. Services include financial education and counseling that help clients understand banking, budgeting, saving, debt management, building credit and auto purchase. 

·       Gender Equity: IRC programming assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient and supports acclimatization within the United States by providing access to casework services. This role will support the IRC’s Gender Equality work, cross-cutting programmatically and departmentally to support the administration of equitable services and the proper consideration of gender concerns in programmatic and departmental initiatives. 

·       Immigration Legal Services: The IRC's Immigration Department provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), work authorization, naturalization, family reunification for refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking and other immigrants. 

·       Operations: IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a multicultural and fast -paced environment.

·       Refugee Walk-in Services: The Intake program is the first point of contact to all “walk-in” clients that visit the IRC in Silver Spring. We provide fast track enrollment in public benefits and referrals to internal and/or external resources and programs as needed. 

·       Extended Case Management: The Extended Case Management (ECM) team provides case management services to up to 400 new clients each year. The team works directly with new refugees, asylees, parolees, and other humanitarian immigrants resettling in the DC Metro area, including Haitian, Ukrainian, Latin American, African, and Middle Eastern individuals; utilizing a holistic 2Gen household approach for the families served, the team addresses both short-term and long-term barriers to support overall well-being in the US.

·       Refugee Health and Social Integration: The refugee health and social integration intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve refugees and other vulnerable immigrants who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.

·       Refugee Resettlement: The Refugee Resettlement team supports refugees during their first eight months in the United States. The housing team prepares apartments for new families. Caseworkers connect refugees with services include providing monthly cash assistance, ensuring that clients apply for public benefits such Medicaid, food stamps, social security and enroll in health insurance and ESL classes. The cultural orientation team introduce refugees to U.S. customs and systems. 

·       Youth Program: The IRC’s Youth Program works to support the integration of school-age recently arrived refugees and asylees. Interns will support the enrolling of new clients in the youth program and completing individual service plans for each individual client. 

All selected interns must undergo and clear a background and reference check in order to intern with the Silver Spring office. We ask that candidates make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer. The IRC is not able to sponsor visas.  

The ability to work in-person at least one day per week is required. Internships require a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. Spring interns are expected to begin their internship by attending an in-person intern orientation on January 27th, 2025, from 9:15AM-3:30PM. The Spring internship terms ends on May 16th, 2025. Please note, the deadline to apply for Spring 2025 internships is January 6, 2025.

Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2025 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator at Michalina.Kulesza@rescue.org.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters: 
Spring: January – May 
Summer: June– August 
Fall: September – December 
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.

BECA is seeking Summer Camp Counselors for our annual Summer Camp, a summer bridge program for 1st – 6th-grade students from our partner schools, San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School, in Honduras.

For interested volunteers who are not available during our summer camp weeks, we offer similar service learning volunteer opportunities for small groups - including student groups, families, and other organizations/companies.

The three-week summer camp (that happens annually - typically the last week of June through the first two weeks of July) includes fun games, activities, and literacy and math enrichment. The camp contributes to preventing summer learning loss and offers BECA's students an enriching opportunity during a time when many of their peers are still in school (public schools in Honduras operate on a February - November schedule). Our camp counselors and Counselors in Training learn just as much as our students do and have just as much fun too. 

Our counselors are a wonderfully varied group - including recent high school graduates, current college students on summer vacation, educators looking for service learning summer opportunities, and even retirees from all over the world. 

All Summer Camp Counselors (and other service learning volunteers) connect with the BECA team and each other via email and two onboarding video calls prior to coming to Honduras to discuss the following:

packing/arriving in-country

brainstorming the summer camp theme

lesson planning topics for reading & writing, arts & crafts, and physical education

We kick off with a 3-4 day orientation in-country (shorter for shorter experiences)

Summer Camp runs 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday

In the afternoons, the team is busy completing a service project, participating in a reflection series, going on home visits, or participating in team bonding activities

RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Because the Summer Camp is a supplemental program, BECA recoups the program’s expenses through donations paid by Summer Camp Counselors and CITs. We ask that you contribute or fundraise $1,500 for the BECA program to help defray costs (staff support, food, accommodation, and training). A limited number of reduced contribution slots may be available. If you are interested in a service learning experience for your group, we are happy to discuss a fee structure that makes sense for all. We can also help groups/individuals set up a fundraising page using our networkforgood platform.

For current college students and educators, please note that volunteers in the past have successfully applied for on-campus grant monies or local grant opportunities to cover this expense and travel. We encourage you to explore what opportunities your college/community offers to subsidize summer experiences. Please contact us if you have any questions; we will try to help you in any way possible.

*** STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING: Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised (typically an average of four hours/day during summer camp and similar service learning trips).***

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.

Regarding Virtual (zoom or whatsapp) Orientation Sessions:

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 Needed

EduCare Support Services is in need of volunteers to help with setup, distribution, and cleanup of the food pantry.

Days and Times:

First and Last Fridays every Month - Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm 

Every 1st Saturdays – 10:00am -2:00pm – Onsite Food Delivery

Every 3rd Saturdays – 7:00am – Noon - Offsite Food Delivery

Also, we are open Monday-Friday. from 8 a.m.-11am – 1:00pm -4:00pm (By Appointment Only)

The Takoma Park Food Pantry is a food pantry located in Takoma Park, MD. We are operated by almost all volunteers.

EduCare is serving more people during the pandemic as well. Right now, we are serving 250 families a month, or about 385 people.

(About) 75% of our food comes from USDA, the rest is purchased from local retailers and donated by individuals.

We are supported by grants from Montgomery County, City of Takoma Park,  private individuals and families, community organizations and corporations.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call 240-450-2092.

 You can also visit the website at www.educaremd.org

 You can also send an email to info@educaremd.org

 EduCare (The Takoma Park Food Pantry) is located at 7001 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912

 PLEASE NOTE:

** Offsite (Home Delivery Volunteers -- not eligible for SSL)

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 is seeking volunteers aged 50 + Afterschool and Before School programs 

Bridges Program at Daly Elementary School, 20301 Brandermill Dr, Germantown, MD 20876, Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Starting Nov. 8, 2023. Academic year long program. Relationship building activities and language strengthening. Students first language is Spanish and French, etc. Volunteers do not need to know a second language. 

Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot

This Executive Assistant position will support the Communication Team of a prominent faith-based food recovery nonprofit headquartered in Montgomery County.  The candidate needs to have a good command of the English language, with writing and organizational skills. Administrative experience preferred. Conversational Spanish is a plus.

This virtual position uses E-mail, text messaging, telephone, and the Google suite of products.  

Equipment Requirement: Must have a personal computer with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office.  Familiar with Google Docs and Google Sheets is a plus.

Time commitment: 5-10+ hours per week with little to no weekend work.

Two positions available. 

Circle of Rights Inc. is looking for language translators to translate our English presentation on Heart Disease and Stroke so that we may present to in alternate languages to other communities. 

Some of these languages include (in no particular order):

1. Gujarati 

2. Urdu

3. Spanish 

Our presentation is found on Canva. Students will earn 10 SSL hours for successful completion of this task.

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.  

During FY23 (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023), learn health material and present on one topic in English or in any other language.

Located in Montgomery County, Circle of Rights is a non-profit organization for stroke prevention and healthy living. Circle of Rights is here to educate on topics such as heart disease, stroke, cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes.

During the COVID pandemic, Circle of Rights had limited in-person presentation opportunities. In FY23, we will expand our outreach, giving health presentations in underserved communities. Since we did this for the 12 years leading up to COVID, we have presentation and handout material (in English, Spanish, Amharic, and Korean), as well as locations throughout the County where we have previously done these presentations. We need adults who are willing to learn the material and present on the topic. (Zip Code below was a requirement, but we present throughout the County.)

Socialize/visit Russian, Farsi, Chinese, Vietnamese Spanish, and Hebrew speaking residents. Volunteer should have spoken fluency in any of the these languages. Volunteer should be mature, feel comfortable with the elderly, and have patience with them.

Visit our web site volunteer page at www.smithlifecommunities.org or contact Monica at mayer@ceslc.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.

The Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project of the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) is looking for Spanish-speaking students and professionals who can offer interpreting services for our attorney volunteers OR help with clinic facilitation of the day of logistics involved with registering clinic clients and connecting them with the volunteer attorneys.

Thousands of unaccompanied children have come to Maryland seeking safety and refuge from violence in their home counties. Many of these children have valid legal claims to stay in the United States, but require assistance to navigate the complexity of their case. A vital part of that assistance requires access to legal services in a language they can easily understand.

Interpreters can choose the scope of their volunteering commitment. A list of important legal terms will be provided to all volunteers. To get involved, take PBRC's FREE interpreting training.

Registration available at: www.probonomd.org/MILAP.

Questions? Contact Cate Scenna at 443-465-4627 or cscenna@probonomd.org. 

Located in Montgomery and Prince Georges County, Circle of Rights is a non-profit organization for stroke prevention and healthy living. Circle of Rights is here to educate on topics such as heart disease, stroke, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and goal-setting in 15 different languages. Organization structure includes Group Managers, Social Managers, and translators in each of the different languages.

Circle of Rights is interested in getting Stand-In Social Managers who cannot speak the alternate language, but can stand-in until a bilingual Social Manager is found. This person will advertise Facebook pages on alternate social media sites, like reddit.com. We are missing Social Managers in Vietnamese, Spanish, and Hindi. Other Social Managers do not have the social media skills to do what we're asking them to do. You will have at least one, and sometimes as many as six bilingual people in your group to call on to create text in the alternate language. This is a learning experience that you can't miss!

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

Work at home using your phone, computer and internet access; return calls and assist Spanish-speaking (and other language-speaking) clients find needed services; phone hours vary M-F 9AM to 5PM. Up 2 Us Foundation is a nonprofit that works with food insecurity.  If interested in assisting the Up 2 Us Call Center please email: info@up2usfoundation.org

We are looking for a volunteer to provide clerical support for our nonprofit organization. Our office is open daily from 9:00 - 5:00, but the schedule is flexible for a volunteer. We'd like a commitment of at least two days a week for at least 2 hours per day.  Help is needed during the months of August and September and also during the school year, if the volunteer is available.

Clerical support will include such duties as directing phone calls, general organizing and filing, copying administrative paperwork or print material for our science or language classes, laminating, taking inventory of office supplies, preparing envelopes for flyer distribution, helping source program materials online, compiling hiring packets, packing materials kits for teachers, and other support services as needed.

Requirements are: Excellent customer service; ability to work independently; organized and attention to detail; Microsoft Office skills; previous office experience; Professional Working Proficiency in English; Spanish or French skills a plus.

You will be helping patients and providers communicate with each other. Most of our patients feel much more comfortable speaking Spanish whereas most of our providers feel more comfortable speaking English. You will be assisting both parties so that Mercy Health Clinic can provide valuable medical care.

We are looking for a phlebotomist or MA for our clinic on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 7 am to 11 am. 

You would be placing samples in the centrifuge and run the centrifuge.

At Mercy Health Clinic, we serve low-income uninsured residents of Montgomery County. We are committed to providing high-quality medical care, health education and pharmaceuticals to eligible patients free of charge. We are a non-sectarian, nonprofit patient-centered medical home.

You will be updating or creating patient electronic charts. As the patient applications are accepted, they will be given to you so that you can either create a new chart or update the existing chart with new information. You will be trained. Volunteer on Wed. starting at 12pm or 1pm or Friday starting at 9am.

Student volunteers are expected to: 1. Assist the classroom teacher with facilitating small-group Chinese instruction and activities 2. Assist with classroom management 3. Assist with other tasks as assigned If you are proficient in Mandarin Chinese and are good at working with elementary school kids, this is a great opportunity for you to mentor kids and develop your leadership skills. 1. Proficient in Mandarin Chinese 2. Responsible, punctual, and pleasant to work with 3. Volunteer experience desired 4. Current students in Grade 6 to 12 in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)

Echelon is in need for a part-time beginner Mandarin Instructor. A few hours a week, on campus or virtual.  10 Students.

We are in great need of Spanish-speaking Wish Granters! Work in teams of two with wish children and their families to help make wishes come true. This involves conducting an initial interview with the family to determine the child's wish, working with Make-A-Wish® staff to help fulfill the wish and throwing a wish party for the child when the wish is granted. Make-A-Wish staff will handle the major details of the wish. We ask volunteers to be the direct point of contact with the family, and most importantly, to keep the child excited about the wish prior to its granting! This is a long term volunteer opportunity. Time commitment depends on the type of wish you are working on and how many at one time. The wish interview and granting almost always take place in the evening or on a weekend. You schedule this with the family and your wish partner. Flexibility in your evening and weekend schedule is fairly important. Wish-granting volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. Also required are a signed Conflict of Interest/Ethics Agreement (annual), cleared background check and a one-day training session. Background checks must be updated every three years.

Volunteer will assist teacher in classroom with activities and will be given instructions by teacher. Must be able to work with small children and speak/understand Spanish.

Bethesda International School operates on Saturdays only from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Volunteer will work during those hours to assist teacher in the classroom.

Reports to: Manager, Housing Counseling Program – Montgomery County

Supervises: Volunteer Instructors and Class Volunteers

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

REQUIREMENTS

Please send resume and cover letter to Carmen Castro-Conroy, Manager, at ccastro@hiphomes.org

This is a part-time volunteer position 

Please visit www.hiphomes.org to learn more about our organization.

We will be re-launching our mental health programs in Spanish next year and need your help! Do you have a passion for mental health awareness in the Latinx community? Do you speak Spanish? Do you (or your loved one) have a story of mental illness recovery that you'd like to share?

We have short-term and long-term opportunities to suit all schedules. Contact Stephanie Del Cid at 240-760-2544 to learn more. 

Job Summary – Volunteer will work closely with the CAM program manager to complete applications for Central American minors to be admitted to the United States through the refugee program.

Key Responsibilities:

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Present by Internship Completion or Before):

Learning Outcomes:

Time Requirements:

2 days/week.

To Apply: Please submit a (1) cover letter and (2) resume to volunteer@ecdcus.org.

Applications are considered on a first come, first served rolling basis.

Please contact cmccaw@ecdcus.org if you have any questions!

Across Ages is a school & community based mentoring initiative serving individual Frederick County Public School students grades 6 - 9.

We are looking for committed mentors passionate about community service & positive youth development.

The goal of Across Ages is to develop real relationships, to increase protective factors, & to facilitate positive experiences for mentees.

Here is a lovely short read about What It Means To Be A Great Mentor.

This opportunity is for volunteers aged 55+ as an extension of RSVP (though exceptions could be made for younger folks.)

Spanish Speaking not required but is a plus.

Mentors have the ability to choose their schedule & coordinate community service based activities with mentees.

Mentors will have access to AACF agency trainings.

All applicants must pass both background checks which will be provided at no cost. 

o A bilingual Spanish – English speaker to assist the client with ESL
o GED Math & English Exam
o Writing Skills (Proofreading)
o Qualifications: Volunteers will use the zoom or other meeting platforms. Sessions are held remotely. Volunteers are required to meet twice a week. The months spent tutoring are based on the client’s needs.

Young Center trains bilingual volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained immigrant children. Child Advocates spend time with and advocate on behalf of an unaccompanied or separated immigrant child who is in immigration/deportation proceedings. We welcome volunteers from all cultures, professions, races, ethnicities, and social backgrounds.

To become a volunteer, you must: 

The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center seeks volunteers to teach or co-teach our offered Computer Skills Class for adults (18yrs +).

Community members are eager to learn these basic and essential computer skills. Class covers computer fundamentals, Microsoft Office  (basic introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet and Email), Introduction to Google docs (basic word and google sheets). These classes intend to provide our clients with the skills to independently use the computer, create simple documents and search for resources online.

We have a great curriculum and all teaching materials available. Our teaching materials are reviewed and updated yearly. Ongoing support and training will be available to you.

We have classes that are taught in English, and we have classes that are taught in Spanish. Teaching experience desired, but not required.

Our FALL 2022 classes are about to start and run for 8 weeks (once a week, for 2hrs). Students are older adults eager to learn or brush up on their basic computer skills for job opportunities, navigate emails, and/or to perform simple and much needed tasks using the computer. All we need are volunteers to lead the classes!

All classes are taught using the Zoom online platform (provided by the Gilchrist Center). 

If you are interested, please complete an application via the following link https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist/team.html.

Upon receipt of your application, a brief interview will be conducted prior being assigned to this opportunity.

Please help us continue to make Montgomery County a welcoming and thriving county for all!

Thank you for your kind consideration.

The Gilchrist Team

Serve as a mentor and adult leader with one of our Clubs throughout the county. We have high school groups in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Poolesville. A middle school group in Gaithersburg, serving students from around the county, as well as a high school group for Spanish speaking teens in Gaithersburg. We also serve teen parents and their children in Montgomery County through our YoungLives program that meets in Wheaton and Rockville.

We are a Christian based outreach program that provides a safe place for young people in the community to develop relationships with caring adults from the community who love Jesus and want to see them flourish. We offer one on one opportunities as well as group programming. Every winter we take students to camp for a weekend getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Rockbridge Alum Springs, and in the summer we take students to a weeklong camp, either at Rockbridge or Lake Champion in Glen Spey, NY. 

Each Club meets in different rhythms and at various points throughout the week, typically 2-4 times per month in the evenings. We provide training, background checks, and team-based onboarding for all our volunteers.

The DOCR is seeking Spanish-speaking women to assist in translating during programming for the women's group. This is a once-a-week commitment during the daytime.

The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center seeks volunteers to teach or co-teach an introductory computer skills class online in Spanish.  Class includes a basic introduction to Microsoft Word, Email, and document management.  We have a great curriculum and all teaching materials available. Ongoing support will be available to you.

Classes are taught via Zoom.

We currently have openings to teach in Spanish on Saturday mornings, 11 am - 1 pm. Teaching experience preferred.  

Please complete this application form and we'll be in touch very soon.   

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support the Takoma-Langley Park Resource Center, a multicultural one-stop center offering vital resources to the community.

About EduCare Support Services, Inc.: EduCare operates the Takoma-Langley Park Resource Center, located at 7517 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. This multicultural hub offers a range of services to the community, including food distribution, resource referrals, and much more. For More Information: If you’re interested in joining us or learning more, please contact us at info@educaremd.org or call 240-450-2092.

Volunteer Details:

Commitment: At least one day a week

Shifts Available:

• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Days:  Monday through Friday - Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: Closed

Volunteer Duties:

• Handling mail • Answering phones • Scheduling food pickups and deliveries

• Completing basic office tasks • Assisting with food distribution (lifting pre-packed food boxes up to 25 lbs)  • Using computers, printers, and other office equipment

Qualifications:

• Ability to speak English and Spanish (preferred) • Basic computer skills. 

Together, let’s make a difference!

Thank you.

Dunrick Sogie-Thomas, CPRP, CAMS-I, MA, DHA

President and Chief Executive Director (CEO).

JSSA Hospice is looking for companion visitors to join our team, supporting hospice patients and families!

Volunteers may provide companionship at facilities or private residences.

Hospice Volunteers play an important role as part of JSSA Hospice’s interdisciplinary team by supporting a patient and their family at end of life. Whether this is done remotely or in person, hospice volunteers enhance the experience of patients and families with their compassion and supportive presence. They are vital in observing and noting signs of physical and emotional change in patients that the nursing, social work or spiritual care coordinator should note.

They provide in person visits from initial admission to our service, to the last days and hours of life by sitting with patients and families to ensure they are never alone.

Volunteers bring comfort, respite, and companionship at a time when compassionate support is critically needed.

We are looking for all hospice volunteers buts, but are in need of volunteers in the Aspen Hill area in particular. We serve a very diverse population of patients and their families in all areas of Montgomery County, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please ask our Volunteer Coordinator team about the many ways we are keeping our hospice volunteers happy, healthy and safe during COVID!

For more information email hospicevc@jssa.org or

call 301-816-2676, option 2 and ask for Volunteer Dept. 

The Youth Tutor will provide direction, support, and academic guidance to elementary through high school students in the School and Community Youth Services program of Sheppard Pratt (formerly Family Services, Inc.). Tutoring will take place on a one-to-one basis with assignments and reinforcement of subject areas provided as requested by the student. The School and Community Youth Services tutoring program has been matching students from their programs with tutors for over 29 years.

The School and Community Youth Services program provides Montgomery County children, youth, and families with a variety of early-intervention, after-school, and counseling services to improve lives.  Sheppard Pratt promotes the resilience, recovery, and independence of individuals and families across the lifespan through mental and physical health, social service, and education.

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

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. 

The Youth Tutor will provide direction, support, and academic guidance to elementary through high school students in the School and Community Youth Services program of Sheppard Pratt (formerly Family Services, Inc.). Tutoring will take place on a one-to-one basis with assignments and reinforcement of subject areas provided as requested by the student. The School and Community Youth Services tutoring program has been matching students from their programs with tutors for over 29 years.

The School and Community Youth Services program provides Montgomery County children, youth, and families with a variety of early-intervention, after-school, and counseling services to improve lives.  Sheppard Pratt promotes the resilience, recovery, and independence of individuals and families across the lifespan through mental and physical health, social service, and education.

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.

Market Distribution
Volunteers will assist with food distribution at our choice distribution Market. Volunteers must be 16 or older. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a regular weekly schedule or serve as back up volunteers.

Activities
• Direct participants through the Market and answer questions.
• Volunteers will assist them to their cars if needed
• Shelf restocking/organizing
• Pack bags of additional food when available
• Housekeeping tasks related to the daily upkeep of the Market including breaking down boxes, taking out trash, light cleaning, sanitizing carts

Requirements
• This is a customer service focused opportunity. Volunteers communicate directly with a diverse population and must be courteous, patient, and understanding of each participant’s needs.
• Must be able to communicate calmly and effectively with participants, volunteers, and staff.
• The work is physical and you should be comfortable standing for a couple of hours; you will engage in some light to moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds) as well as bending and reaching.
• Volunteers must be able to work independently in a busy environment and easily transition between tasks throughout the day with minimal instruction.

Shifts

Mondays: 9:30-12pm
Wednesdays: 9:30-12pm

Volunteers are also need to serve as back up volunteers other days

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

Please know due to the amount of training required for this opportunity we are only looking for volunteers that can make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months to a year.

Description

Call Center volunteers are highly trained to be able to manage any call.  Volunteers will learn how to direct questions from the public, assess if people qualify for our programs and delivery services, inform people of food pick up policies and location information, issue complaint logs, and direct people to other services.  Volunteers will learn to use several technologies to schedule participants including our Salesforce database, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.

Skills and Qualifications

·       Excellent Communication: Proficient in verbal and written communication, able to convey information clearly and effectively.

·       Active Listening: Skilled at understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of callers.

·       Problem-Solving: Adept at identifying issues and providing effective solutions.

·       Multitasking: Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

·       Empathy and Patience: Strong ability to empathize with callers and remain patient in challenging situations.

·       Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using a computer and familiar with database systems, Microsoft Teams, and basic troubleshooting.

Additional Requirements

·       Volunteers must be 18 or older. 

·       Volunteers must be able to make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months to a year. 

·       Volunteers will complete a training over 5 consecutive days.

·       Volunteers must attend monthly Call Center meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-3pm.

·       This opportunity is NOT open to individuals in need of service hours for Court or Student Service Learning

Preferred Skills

·       Previous Call Center or Customer Service Experience

·       Experience with Salesforce or other databases, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.

·       Bi-lingual skills are a plus

·       Some College Experience

·       Ability to bring a personal laptop into the office is ideal.  Onsite computers are limited and may not available.

Current openings: (Availability subject to change)

•           Mondays: 9am-12:30pm

•           Thursdays: 9am-12:30pm

A Neighborhood Coordinator or Student Ambassador creates a strong support network where neighbors help neighbors, fostering unity and connection. Instead of individual donations, it’s many at one time - amplifying impact! Your vision inspires others to step up to fill a need, while strengthening community bonds with every food drive and delivery.

You will be the main contact for your community, recruiting food donors, supporting volunteers, and organizing monthly food drives. Neighborhood coordinators spread the word about the designated day for the food drives, pick up donations from neighborhood porches, and move food from porch to pantry. You will create and support a strong partnership with your local pantry ensuring they have the food they need, when they need it, to feed neighbors in need.

High school students should ask about joining the Student Ambassador Program.

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

A Neighborhood Coordinator or Student Ambassador creates a strong support network where neighbors help neighbors, fostering unity and connection. Instead of individual donations, it’s many at one time - amplifying impact! Your vision inspires others to step up to fill a need, while strengthening community bonds with every food drive and delivery.

You will be the main contact for your community, recruiting food donors, supporting volunteers, and organizing monthly food drives. Neighborhood coordinators spread the word about the designated day for the food drives, pick up donations from neighborhood porches, and move food from porch to pantry. You will create and support a strong partnership with your local pantry ensuring they have the food they need, when they need it, to feed neighbors in need.

High school students should ask about joining the Student Ambassador Program.

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

A Neighborhood Coordinator or Student Ambassador creates a strong support network where neighbors help neighbors, fostering unity and connection. Instead of individual donations, it’s many at one time - amplifying impact! Your vision inspires others to step up to fill a need, while strengthening community bonds with every food drive and delivery.

You will be the main contact for your community, recruiting food donors, supporting volunteers, and organizing monthly food drives. Neighborhood coordinators spread the word about the designated day for the food drives, pick up donations from neighborhood porches, and move food from porch to pantry. You will create and support a strong partnership with your local pantry ensuring they have the food they need, when they need it, to feed neighbors in need.

High school students should ask about joining the Student Ambassador Program.

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

A Neighborhood Coordinator or Student Ambassador creates a strong support network where neighbors help neighbors, fostering unity and connection. Instead of individual donations, it’s many at one time - amplifying impact! Your vision inspires others to step up to fill a need, while strengthening community bonds with every food drive and delivery.

You will be the main contact for your community, recruiting food donors, supporting volunteers, and organizing monthly food drives. Neighborhood coordinators spread the word about the designated day for the food drives, pick up donations from neighborhood porches, and move food from porch to pantry. You will create and support a strong partnership with your local pantry ensuring they have the food they need, when they need it, to feed neighbors in need.

High school students should ask about joining the Student Ambassador program

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

A Neighborhood Coordinator or Student Ambassador creates a strong support network where neighbors help neighbors, fostering unity and connection. Instead of individual donations, it’s many at one time - amplifying impact! Your vision inspires others to step up to fill a need, while strengthening community bonds with every food drive and delivery.

You will be the main contact for your community, recruiting food donors, supporting volunteers, and organizing monthly food drives. Neighborhood coordinators spread the word about the designated day for the food drives, pick up donations from neighborhood porches, and move food from porch to pantry. You will create and support a strong partnership with your local pantry ensuring they have the food they need, when they need it, to feed neighbors in need.

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

A Neighborhood Coordinator or Student Ambassador creates a strong support network where neighbors help neighbors, fostering unity and connection. Instead of individual donations, it’s many at one time - amplifying impact! Your vision inspires others to step up to fill a need, while strengthening community bonds with every food drive and delivery.

You will be the main contact for your community, recruiting food donors, supporting volunteers, and organizing monthly food drives. Neighborhood coordinators spread the word about the designated day for the food drives, pick up donations from neighborhood porches, and move food from porch to pantry. You will create and support a strong partnership with your local pantry ensuring they have the food they need, when they need it, to feed neighbors in need.

High school students should ask about joining the Student Ambassador program.

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