Needs From: MC Serves!

Organization: Helping Hands for Humanity Inc. (hhhumanity.org)
Position Title: Grants Research, Applications, and Management Volunteer
Location: Remote

About Us:
Helping Hands for Humanity Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating poverty cycles through the transformative power of education. By addressing barriers to learning such as nutrition and access to educational resources, we aim to empower children and create opportunities for a brighter future.

Position Overview:
We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of the students in need. As a volunteer in Grants Research, Applications, and Management, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission. Your expertise will help secure vital funding to sustain and expand our programs, directly impacting the lives of children in need.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Time Commitment:

How to Apply:
Interested individuals should send their resume and a brief statement of interest outlining their experience and motivation to volunteer@hhhumanity.org.

Join us in our mission to create a world where education paves the way for every child to break free from the cycle of poverty!

We are seeking a few individuals who love music and know a thing or two about fundraising to help us to grow our Chorus!  The Board meets monthly via zoom and our mission is to help the chorus thrive. To do this, we need to increase our individual donations and write successful grants. 

We are seeking a few individuals who love music and know a thing or two about fundraising to help us to grow our Chorus!  The Board meets monthly via zoom and our mission is to help the chorus thrive. To do this, we need to increase our individual donations and write successful grants. 

Volunteers needed for pantry stocking, food packing and distribution on Fridays from 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 11am at the College Park Community Food Bank. We are a Community Food Bank in two important ways: we serve the broader College Park community and the broader community supports us with vital donations of money and food items. 

For more information, please see our website:  http://www.collegeparkfoodbank.com

If you are interested, please respond to this email:  cpcommunityfoodbank@gmail.com

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

By leading a food drive benefiting the College Park Community Food Bank, you, and each participant, will make an impact on the lives of our neighbors. This is an independent activity, not supervised by the Food Bank and not eligible for community service hours. 

Here is some helpful info for planning your food drive: 

Clean, non-dented canned & boxed food items, not past their expiration date.

Beans

Soup

Tuna

Canned Fruit (in juice or light syrup)

Canned Veggies (no salt added or low sodium)

Peanut Butter

Pasta

Pasta Sauce or Canned Tomatoes

Macaroni and Cheese

Rice

As a food drive organizer, here’s a few steps to follow:

Practice good hygiene and social distancing in the handling of the donated food. We suggest asking for food to be bagged and then handling the bags with gloves.

Advertise your collection via email, NextDoor, Facebook, your neighborhood listserv – whatever works best for you. Let people know where and when they can donate. Then place clearly labeled boxes or bins in those locations.

Set a deadline for collections and remind people when it’s approaching. This will help motivate people to submit their donations. Challenges are also useful – offer a goal of a certain number of items, participants or pounds collected.

Take a picture! (if you want) We love to see the faces that help make all of this possible.

Drop-off your collections. Complete this Donation Form to get drop-off instructions. And thank you!

What’s the best time of year to host a food drive?
Now! We are serving three times the amount of families than usual during COVID-19. Now more than ever, we need your help keeping our shelves stocked.

What if I receive a monetary donation during the drive?
Fantastic! Try to collect the name and mailing address of those donors so we can send them a tax receipt for their contributions.

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

Senior Helpline, a program of the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, provides adults 50+ with confidential information and referral services. Using supportive listening and problem solving skills, older adult volunteers (aged 50+) are trained to identify callers' needs and provide referrals for various resources, including, but not limited to, housing, homecare, food and legal issues. Volunteers educate the callers on how to advocate for themselves and their families by providing important questions to ask when acquiring services.

Volunteers must have good communication skills in reading, writing and speaking English. Training will be provided. This program is for seniors helping seniors. 

Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one, three-hour shift, per week, in our Rockville office.

The Rescue Squad is looking for individuals to help with administrative tasks. This can include bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, working with spreadsheets, and help with fundraising. Looking for individuals who may be familiar with bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, excel spreadsheets, and any fundraising experience. Most training will be provided free of charge by the Rescue Squad. Retired individuals are encouraged to apply. Minimum of 8 hours per week is preferred.

The Washington English Center (WEC), a DC-based nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to teach and/or tutor online or in-person ESOL to adult immigrants and refugees this winter! WEC serves several hundred adult language learners each term, including many recently resettled refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. Consider joining our community of over 400 volunteers to teach either online and/or in person in downtown DC!

As a WEC volunteer, you’ll not only contribute to vital language education but also immerse yourself in diverse cultures. You'll gain access to free teacher training and enjoy connecting with fellow volunteers through our happy hour socials, both in-person and online. No prior teaching experience is needed—we’ll pair you with a co-teacher and provide continuous support.

ESOL group classes start January 13th and runs through March 27th, 2025, however, our tutoring sessions happen on a rolling basis and have flexible start and end dates. We also have the opportunity to substitute teach, which does not require a once a week 1-3 hour commitment, and provides volunteers with the flexibility to get involved at their own convenience. We are happy to work with your schedule and accept volunteers throughout the year!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food to Manna participants, including setting up, checking participants in, directing traffic, and loading cars.  

This activity takes place outside, rain or shine. 

Ideally we are looking for volunteers that can commit to weekly schedule but intermittent opportunities may also be available.  You must schedule shifts in advance.  We are currently looking for 1-2 additional volunteers per shift.

Volunteers must be 16 or older.  This is a physical activity and includes bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs in weight.  Volunteers must be able to work independently, converse with Manna’s clients & volunteers, and easily transition between many tasks with minimal instruction. 

Shifts:

Wednesdays, 1:30-5pm

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.

Helping Hands for Humanity supports Children's Education through charitable activities.

We need volunteers to help promote and support our cause: to eradicate poverty through education. 

Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by creating social media content. 

SSL Hours: Each content created for a single social media content approved by hhhumanity.org is eligible for an award of One and a half (1.5) SSL hours upon review and approval by hhhumanity.org. Please follow the instructions below for specific requirements on the content. These requirements must be met for the content to be approved.

Instructions :

1. Apply for the  Volunteer position by responding to a volunteer opportunity at MC Volunteer Center. Upon your selection, you will be assigned an Activity for Volunteering.

3. Create the content with the following guidelines:

            a. Name the Tile for the Social Media Post

            b. Write the description for the posting. The description should include an introduction/context, message, and hashtags

            c. Create a collage of pictures, video reels, and links to media such as YouTube.

4. Submit the finalized content in a document for approval by emailing to volunteer@hhhumanity.org

5. Make changes as necessary based on the input provided by hhhumanity.org and resubmit the revised content.

6. If you are a student volunteer requesting SSL hours, an adult representative of hhhumanity.org will review the content, and the student will be awarded 1.5 hours for each approved piece of content created by the student.    

For more information, contact us at volunteer@hhhumanity.org

Important Note: All social media content will be posted by hhhumanity,org

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

·       Do I need to sign up?  Please apply for this position. 

·       Is there a limit on number of hours?  Students are limited to 4hrs per day outsdie of the school hours during the school year and 8hrs during holidays and breaks. Adults are limited to 8hrs per day

·       Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours? YES. 

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

·       How will I receive my SSL hours?  Eligible and verified work by students will receive your SSL form via email once the service is completed, reviewed, and approved by hhhumanity.org.  

Please read the guidelines here:

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

If you have any additional questions, please email us at volunteer@hhhumanity.org

Thanks!

Helping Hands for Humanity Inc.

https://hhhumanity.org/

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is not 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. 

Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Our next meeting is Tuesday 30 September 2025, drop in between 10am and 3pm.

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

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

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

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

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

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

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

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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

Helping Hands for Humanity supports Children's Education through charitable activities.

We need volunteers to help promote and support our cause: to eradicate poverty through education. 

Volunteer Activities as Needs Analyst

1. Assess community needs through online research across the regions within the State of Maryland for different types of educational needs, such as School Supplies and Educational Support. Hhhumanity.org will assign the area of research and the minimum of ten (10) columns of data needed for each lead in the Excel template to record the research.

2. Creating a data repository by listing the needs of potential leads requiring educational assistance.

3. Create and record the document with contact information  and submitting to         volunteer@hhhumanity.org 

Please follow the instructions below for specific requirements. The lead must meet these requirements to be considered complete for approval.

Instructions:

1. Conduct online research and record a minimum of ten (10) columns in the provided Excel spreadsheet.   

2. Submit the document for approval by emailing to volunteer@hhhumanity.org

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

·       Do I need to sign up?  Please apply for this volunteer position. 

·       Is there a limit on the number of hours? Adults are limited to 8hrs per day

·       Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours? NO. 

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

If you have any additional questions, please email us at volunteer@hhhumanity.org

Thanks!

Helping Hands for Humanity Inc.

https://hhhumanity.org/ 

Assist the president with day-to-day activities for the organization serving women and children. Leads activities in the Caribbean.

Assist the president with day-to-day activities for the organization serving women and children. Leads activities in North America.

Qualification:

Minimum of 24 accounting credits, BS in Accounting or CPA a plus Average hours: 20hrs annually Duties: 

(1) Music Videos for hospitals. The Tacy Foundation receives video recordings from volunteers for hospitals and seniors in the metropolitan area of Washington/Baltimore/Wilmington/Philadelphia/New York City, the Northeast corridor. The YouTube playlists are also sent nationwide to Fisher Houses and hospitals wherever requested.  Children are invited to participate in the recording and distribution for these musical gifts. The Foundation is dedicated to sending sounds of hope and healing through music.  1 hour of SSL Credit per video.  Songs must be at least late elementary/intermediate level and range from 3 to 10 minutes in length.). Public Domain status or written permission from the publisher are required.

This is an ongoing project.  Contact The Tacy Foundation for opportunities. Videos are uploaded on the Foundation's YouTube Playlist. Each year over 300 videos are placed on a new playlist for the purpose of sending hope and healing into the communities. Thanks to technology, the music videos are placed on QR code Cards with contact information for the recipients.  This makes for easy shipping along with handmade greeting cards from volunteers. 

(2) The Tacy Foundation sponsors live music performances at NIH Clinical Research Center's Hall of Hope & Seniors Centers, and acts as liaison for American Red Cross Teen Pianists at Walter Reed-Bethesda Lobby of the America Building.   (2.0 hours of ssl credit per concert.)

(3) The Tacy Foundation sponsors Piano Pals, an internship program for teen pianists to mentor elementary school children who cannot afford music lessons at some elementary public schools' aftercare programs in Montgomery County, MD.  (1.5 hours  of SSL credit per session)

(4) The Reading Express brings a story to life through children's books. Volunteers are needed to supervise craft tables at the library and help with cleanup following the event. Playing an instrument is required for recording music and participation in live concerts. Playing an instrument, organizing lesson material and communicating with children, a congenial outgoing personality, compassion for younger children, and dependability are required for the internship/mentor in the Piano Pals Program.  (1 hour of SSL Credit per book)

Contact us to find a good fit for you.  

www.tacyfoundation.org.  "Become a Volunteer" page.

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

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

About 50 volunteers are needed to open food pallets, package food into bags, load bags into car trucks, and tear down/set up. Masks are not required, but gloves are encouraged. Recommended: box cutter to open produce boxes *** The Equity Center (TEC) operates in different locations in Gaithersburg

To participate in the upcoming distributions, email the contact below to request the registration link. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

                   equitycenterGMV@gmail.com

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

Please find below a list of virtual/remote opportunities as well as in-person activities for volunteers to continue reminding Seniors that we are grateful for them.   If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the following steps:

Here is a list of many different virtual/remote and in-person opportunities that you may complete this fall.  All are welcome and encouraged to make a difference! Virtual opportunities will continue to be offered and approved for SSL Credit. (MCPS has authorized credit under the conditions and terms that will be outlined this Fall).

1. Make a Video of your Music Performance for YouTube Playlist, songs in public domain and marked "Unlisted." (A project at home at anytime)
For clarification and submission, contact: recording.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com
1 hour of ssl per video.

2. Virtual Live Concerts.  Virtual Concerts must be pre-approved by the Executive Director.

3. Reading Express Video Library. Make a Video of your reading a children's book (public domain or original book by you, or written permission from publisher) for Reading Express®. Nancy Bo Flood (Navajo Nation author) books are available. Permission has been granted by the author.  Contact: reading.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com for details.                                                   Copy: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.                                                                                              1 hour of ssl credit per video upon uploading to the Reading Express YouTube playlist.

4. Composer's Circle (one-on-one via signup.com invitation). Ongoing. Weekly. By appointment. Mentor to be determined in 2025.
1⁄2 hour ssl credit per half hour class after the composition is included on the foundation's YouTube playlist for hospitals.

5. Piano Pals® Training for Elementary School Children in Title 1
Schools: For Grades 3-5. This online class serves as preparation for mentoring when schools open and children will attend the afterschool program. Should schools be closed to afterschool activities, these classes will resume until schools open.
1 hour of ssl credit per class attended.

6. Piano Pals for ES Children:  Brown Station ES (weekday after school), Clopper Mill ES (weekday after school), Fox Chapel ES (weekday after school). Gaithersburg ES (weekday after school), and Tanglewood Apartments HOC in Silver Spring (Saturday Mornings) will continue Piano Pals afterschool programs in 2025.    Contact: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com for information and an application.

7. Guitar Pals for ES Children: 2025 continuing in 2nd semester (See No. 7 for schools participating.)

8.  Piano Pals® for Seniors -  Senior facilities that are open will schedule the teen for volunteering by appointment to meet a senior at the assisted living and teach a lesson. Look for a senior facility to serve a senior with piano lessons.                   Contact: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com

1 hour ssl credit per class for mentors; 1.5 hrs for Chief Intern.

9. Guitar Pals® Training. See No. 6 in regard to offering this program at Title 1 schools. Training will be offered online if there is no opportunity to teach in Title 1 schools. Contact thetacyfoundation@gmail.com to apply for Chief Intern position to teach teens how to mentor. Teaching Curriculum provided.                                                                                                 1.5 hour ssl credit per class for mentors; 2.0 hrs for Chief Intern.  ( 2024-2025 depending on volunteer application)

10. Cards. 1 ssl hour of credit per 15 handmade cards

A. Thank You cards (handmade) for
• First Responders (anytime),
• Military Servicemembers, especially for veterans and active duty who have service.                                                                            
• Seniors who have worked their lives to improve the community.

Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.)

B. Get Well Cards for hospital patients (hand made).                                                              • Jokes to cheer patients.
• Encouragement Cards

Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.)

C. Seasonal Cards for Autumn, for holidays, for special occasions 1 hour ssl credit per 15 cards

Write for drop off locations to cards.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.   Volunteers Mario Lara, Riona Sheikh, Matthew Kim, or Ms. Willis-Lara, Adult Supervisor, will respond.

Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.)

11. Write about your Tacy Foundation experience for the Inspiring Hope Newsletter.  Share with the many readers who follow your work on the monthly issue.
Contact: volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.
COPY always: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com for approval of your topic.                                        1.5 hours of ssl credit per story

12. NEW: Life Stories:  Interview Seniors to learn their impactful life stories.  Pass down their treasure of personal struggle and victory as well as those issues of history that are not in the history lessons at school.   See and write about how their lives impact us now.  Find out how they are impacted by the youth and music/story of Tacy Foundation volunteers. Write an article or story for the Newsletter about your discoveries. 300 words minimum.  Look for suggestions from Tacy Foundation Newsletter Chief Editor in the September Newsletter.
Contact: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com and volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com and programs.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.                                                                          1.5 hours of ssl credit per story.

13. Team Leader and internships for creating 45 minute playlist of Tacy Foundation Virtual Live Music Playlist Master List: This leadership position requires ability to create a beautiful program of music from the over 800 songs on the current Private Playlists on YouTube. For an application position,                                                                                                            contact: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com authorization of your project.

14. All Live Music Events will be sent out via Signup.com. The date and time and location of the event will be given on the invitation. Each child/teen who signs up will be notified 2 days prior to the event. The Chief Intern of each event will take the parents’ emails, time of arrival and departure to send to ssl.tacy@gmail.com.

If you know of others who would like to inspire hope, please send them to the website page: "How to Become a Volunteer."  We have so much work to do to rebuild the hopes of so many who have challenges in the Post-COVID world. Reach out to them with your hearts and minds through music, art, and story and deeds of great care.

Student participation in the above service projects 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. The above service activities are designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status. 

Construction volunteers work alongside Habitat’s experienced Site Supervisors and Crew Leaders, our experienced regular volunteers, and the families who will purchase Habitat homes.

Volunteers assist in a variety of tasks ranging from framing and flooring to interior carpentry and landscaping. No prior experience is necessary.

We build year-round, Wednesdays through Saturdays, and welcome anyone 18 or older who wants to help.

Visit our Corporate Sponsorships page or contact our Development Department at Development@HabitatMM.org to learn more about setting up a Team Build.

                                                             Individuals Sign Up Here

Volunteers will pack Weekend Smart Sack Bags Weekly for Children's Nutrition and Education.

The event will be held once a week for 2 hours at Cabin John Local Park Picnic Shelter. This is a recurring volunteer opportunity. We are looking for passionate volunteers who can commit to this program through the School Year ending in June 2025. The schedule for the weekly volunteering events will be published in December 2024. 

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 volunteer@hhhumanity.org with any questions and/or concerns.

The Children’s Engagement Program Teacher/Assistant supports the Adult ESOL Program by providing a structured, educational, and engaging environment for the children of adult learners during class sessions. This role ensures a safe, nurturing, and stimulating atmosphere, allowing adult learners to focus on their studies while their children participate in enriching activities. You must be able to pass a background check before serving.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Delivery:

Child Supervision and Safety:

Parent Communication:

Program Setup and Clean-Up:

We are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that advocate for people with mental disorder and we are looking for Fundraising Coordinator to work with other volunteers to raise funds for the programs. Responsibilities include creating fundraising activities, coordinate with other volunteers genetic testing funding and housing for the mentally disabled.

Community Food Rescue (CFR) is the coordinated food recovery network for Montgomery County, Maryland. The network enhances the good work of businesses, individuals, and organizations already recovering and redistributing good food to people experiencing hunger. 

We are in need of Food Runners – Individuals, families and/or groups that transport donated food from the Food Donor to the recipient. 

Requirements:

Desired:

If this is something that you are interested in helping with please follow this link https://www.communityfoodrescue.org/covid-19-response/ for more information on how to register

This is a free, 5-hour interactive course that puts the participant in the role of a provider in a post-disaster scene. This course is for individuals new to disaster response who want to learn the core goals of PFA, as well as for seasoned practitioners who want a review. It features innovative activities, video demonstrations, and mentor tips from the nation’s trauma experts and survivors. PFA online also offers a Learning Community where participants can share about experiences using PFA in the field, receive guidance during times of disaster, and obtain additional resources and training.

Participants open a learning account at Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)

The course can be completed in small blocks of time or as time permits.

Upon completion of the course and passing the exam, participants are provided with a certificate of completion of the PFA Course that they must email to pandreasonmd@gmail.com to receive 5 SSL hours.

A completed and signed SSL certificate (form 560-61) will be provided via email after receipt of the PFA Certificate of completion. 

The Course is supported by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is widely recognized by the disaster response community.

For participants who have completed this course and wish to be involved in a PFA trained response team, this site will provide other opportunities, as needs arise.

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.

Bare Necessities Foundation, Inc is a non-profit, ALL VOLUNTEER organization that supports and empowers local families in need by providing them with the "bare necessities" such as furniture, clothing and household goods in order to allow our families to focus their efforts and income on building better futures for themselves.

We are in need of a person with Grant research and writing experience. Any amount of time at all would be appreciated!

We are so busy moving furniture that we don't have time to learn how to apply for grants! If you have any time at all to give us to research grants and/or write them and/or teach other volunteers how to do it you would be our very favorite volunteer! (Just kidding, we love all out volunteers! Shhh..no really, you'd be our favorite!

Please help us with our great mission!

Every Monday and Wednesday morning from 7 am to 11 am, patients come in to have their blood taken.

You will be helping so that the process goes smoothly. Your tasks will include:

checking paperwork,

check doctor's orders

updating patient's electronic record.

You can sign up for one shift or both shifts. 

Thank you for your interest.  Unfortunately, we do not need help at this time. 

Occasionally, Child Welfare Services need assistance with making folders, checking information inside folders, photocopying, putting together packets, filing and very light secretarial duties as needed. Individuals will be exposed to case sensitive information and must be willing to sign a confidentiality waiver form. Great for teenagers but not limited to teenagers.

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

Helping Hands for Humanity supports Children's Education through charitable activities.

We need volunteers to help promote and support our cause: to eradicate poverty through education. 

Volunteer Activities as Outreach Specialist

1. Review the needs records and identify the targeted outreach for communications 

2. Review and prioritize the  outreach contacts

3. Initiate the contact, introduce the charity, follow up, and gather interest in availing school supplies as benefits to the students.

4. Document the communication and follow-up dates if any

5. Capture the summary of conversation

6. Present summary to the Board Committee 

If you have any additional questions, please email us at volunteer@hhhumanity.org

Thanks!

Helping Hands for Humanity Inc.

https://hhhumanity.org/

Approximately once a month, volunteers – adults, children, individuals, families, and groups – put on hairnets, gloves, and aprons and carefully measure and package ingredients that become over 10,000 nutritious meals for the underserved in our area. Our packing events are tikkun olam at its very heart, and the meals we pack are on people’s tables within a week. 

Learn more at: WHC Hunger Project - Washington Hebrew Congregation (whctemple.org)

Upcoming opportunities in 2024-2025: October 27, November 24, January 19, March 2, April 6, May 4

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.

Shepherd’s Table is seeking volunteers to assist students in its Culinary Skills Training Program with life skills including study skills, job readiness,  resumes and job search skills.  We have immediate openings for volunteers, who will work with students for one or two hours per week, starting in mid-October.  Most classes will be held at Silver Spring United Methodist Church (8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD).  

The new Culinary Skills Training Program provides community members facing multiple barriers, such as low wages, a lack of real-life skills, or a lack of opportunities, with a path to pursue a career in the food service industry.  Students attend 12 weeks of culinary and life skills training, followed by a 4-week externship.  Volunteers will assist culinary skills students with job search skills including resumes and online applications. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

·                  Teaching, training, or facilitation experience, particularly with adults

·                  2 years' experience working with adults who have had a wide variety of life experiences

·                  Empathy, patience, flexibility

·                  Experience assisting unemployed or underemployed adults with resume development and job search skills.  

Please send an email summarizing your interest, availability and qualifications to cstp@shepherdstable.org. 

Join the Movement: Tabula Rasa Domestic Violence, Inc. Seeking Board Members

Organization: Tabula Rasa Domestic Violence, Inc.

Location: Germantown, Maryland

Type: Board Opportunities  

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors? Do you want to contribute your skills and expertise to an organization that help save lives and empowers individuals to heal and rebuild their lives? If so, Tabula Rasa Domestic Violence, Inc. is looking for YOU!

Who We Are:

Serving survivors since 2016, Tabula Rasa Domestic Violence, Inc. (TabulaRasaDV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides survivors of domestic violence with a Fresh Start through a comprehensive range of services, including housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and educational programs. Our trauma-informed approach helps survivors escape abusive situations, heal, and build lives free from abuse.

Our Mission: To offer survivors a renewal of life by empowering them physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and financially through compassionate support, resources, and education.

We Are Recruiting Board Members Board Members:

We are seeking passionate, skilled, and innovated individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a key role in redefining the path to end domestic violence, shaping the future of TabulaRasaDV, providing strategic direction, and ensuring the organization meets its mission.

We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in the following areas:

Responsibilities Include:

Why Join TabulaRasaDV?

If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors and want to contribute your skills and leadership to a meaningful cause, we invite you to apply for a board position at TabulaRasaDV.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a letter of interest detailing your skills, experience, and why you want to join the board to Board@TabulaRasaDV.org.

Your involvement could help save and change lives! We are helping survivors escape, heal, rebuild, and thrive!

This Volunteer Opportunity is unpaid.

For More Information: Visit our website at https://www.tabularasadv.org.

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a positive impact? Join us in our Green Entrepreneurship Program, Green Careers initiative, Tree Planting, and other sustainability efforts. Your involvement will help shape a greener, more sustainable future for our community!

Together, let’s grow a brighter, greener tomorrow!

This opportunity is hybrid and will operate both in-person and virtually/remotely.

Our nonprofit organization, Live Peace Tech Corporation, will be engaging with students through a live virtual platform (i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, etc.). 

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

Please review the following information while considering this opportunity

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

Process for tracking, logging, and verifying students’ service hours:

#For any activities that are supervised live through a virtual platform or in a public space, students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time served when they are directly supervised.

#For any activity that will be performed by the students on their own at home without direct/live supervision:

For activities that students complete independently at home without direct or live supervision, the following criteria must be met to ensure successful completion:

Clear Objectives: Each activity must have a specific goal or outcome that aligns with the organization’s mission. The student should be able to articulate how their work meets these objectives.

Verification: Evidence of the completed activity must be submitted, including but not limited to:

Photos of the work completed

Written reflection or description of the process and outcomes

Presentation or report (video, PowerPoint, etc.)

Quality Standards: The final product must meet the quality standards set by the organization. These standards should be clearly communicated upfront to the students and include:

Relevance to the environmental, economic or social cause

Accuracy, creativity, or effectiveness of the solution

Ability to demonstrate a connection to the learning outcomes

To ensure equitable awarding of SSL (Student Service Learning) hours, students will be credited based on the successful completion of specific activities rather than a log of time spent. The following equivalency model will be used:

Activity 1: Green Entrepreneurship or Green Career Program

Research and present a report on a sustainable business idea.

Equivalency: 2 hours for research + 1 hour for the presentation = 3 SSL hours.

Activity 2: Community Engagement Campaign

Design a campaign (flyers, social media) to raise awareness of sustainability issues in the community.

Equivalency: 2 hours of design work = 2 SSL hours.

Students are required to submit their final products for review to the organization, following these steps:

Submission of Materials:

All completed materials (photos, reports, presentations) must be submitted via email or an online submission form provided by the organization.

A deadline for submission will be clearly communicated.

Review Process:

A designated reviewer from the organization will assess the submissions against the set criteria for completion and quality.

Feedback will be provided within one week of submission.

Final Approval:

Upon successful completion of the project, the student will receive confirmation of the awarded SSL hours.

If revisions are needed, students will be given guidance and a deadline for resubmission.

All activities and SSL hours must adhere to the MCPS SSL guidelines for virtual/remote service, including documentation and approval processes.

By following these steps, we ensure students receive SSL hours equitably while contributing meaningfully to the community.

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

We received a grant from the Maryland Area Heritage Authority for the rehabilitation of a historic 1922 Bank building we own in order create a Museum of Banking inside. This will be a museum teaching financial literacy as well as the history of this community Bank. The design for the museum can be viewed at our website: https://germantownmdhistory.org. We need to raise the funds to match the grant and hire contractors.

We appreciate your interest in joining our ESOL Team! As an Assistant teacher, you will have the opportunity to assist students one-on-one in a group setting, help answer questions, and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our students. This is a rewarding opportunity to connect with members of our community and support their journey towards English proficiency.

Every Saturday from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, but we are flexible on schedule. 

Great and Small always needs help around the farm! Weed whacking, bucket scrubbing, moving hay bales, general handyperson repairs.

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

Join our Green Corps team and become a core volunteer in our Neighborhood Engagement Department!  Volunteers with experience in landscaping and gardening are needed to help lead teams on Neighborhood Engagement projects. Tasks may include picking up litter, cutting down weeds, installing walkways, creating garden beds, and planting trees. Some light construction work also included.  Habitat’s decades of work illustrate that individuals and families thrive when they have a safe and stable home in a safe and stable community. Participating in neighborhood engagemnet work allows Habitat to fully embrace our mission – to build homes, communities and hope.

All work is outdoors, and most work is physically demanding. Volunteers should be willing and able to:

Please contact our Volunteer Supervisor for more information: Sandra Limjuco

Volunteers are needed for our DC Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Friday, October 25, 2024 and on walk day on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Please contact TJ Siwek at t.siwek@cancer.org for more information on a volunteer slot.

The following volunteer opportunities are available:

Making Strides of Washington DC Day of Event Volunteer Duties

1.       Pre-set up : Friday, October 25th 6pm to 8pm

2.       Registration Tent – All volunteer opportunities below ae on October 26th

a.       Responsibilities:  Take donation envelopes, help people with the QR Code

b.       Able to participate in walk

c.        Shift time: 7:30 am – 10:30 am

3.       Refreshment Tent

a.       Responsibilities: Hand out water, granola bars, and fruit before and after the walk

b.       Not able to participate in walk

c.        Shift time: 7:30 am – 10 am

4.       Ribbon Wall Volunteer

a.       Responsibilities: Help people write the names on their ribbon and tie them on the Wall of Hope

b.       Not able to participate in walk

c.        Shift time: 8 am – 11 am

5.       Water Station

a.       Responsibilities: Handing out water at the water stations along walk route, cheering walk participants on. See walk route for water station placement.

b.       Not able to participate in walk

c.        Shift time: 8 am – 11 am – Leave for water stations at 8:30!

6.       Survivor Tent

a.       Responsibilities: Handing out Survivor Shirts and donuts / bagels at the Survivor Tent

b.       Able to participate in walk

c.        Shift time: 8 am – 11 am

7.       Post Walk Break-Down

a.       Responsibilities: Help break down the event after walk participants leave (includes various tasks such as taking down all decorations, putting all event items back into boxes, loading moving truck, etc.)

b.       Able to participate in the walk

c.        Shift time: 11 am – 1 pm

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with autism? Madison Fields is seeking dedicated volunteers to support our Job Readiness Program, helping individuals prepare for meaningful employment opportunities.

As a volunteer in our Job Readiness Program, you will be involved in the following key tasks:

Providing Guidance and Support: As a mentor, you will offer guidance and encouragement to our participants, helping them build confidence in their tasks and abilities.

Skill Development: You will assist participants with job-related skills around our main barn, chickens, and soapery. 

Hands-On Training: Volunteers help create simulated work environments where participants can practice their skills. This hands-on approach is crucial for their learning and development. Personalized Mentorship: Building a one-on-one relationship with participants to understand their individual needs and goals, providing tailored support and advice.

Volunteers must be over the age of 16 to volunteer in our Job Readiness Program, and around the horses. We offer comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident and prepared for your mentoring role. Additionally, working closely with our participants and other volunteers is a unique and enriching experience that fosters personal growth and community development.

The Job Readiness program runs weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

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 Agricultural History Farm Park is a scenic 455-acre park featuring rolling hills, open fields, an apple orchard, and a variety of farm animals which offers a unique perspective on the county's rich farming heritage. The Magruder-Bussard farmstead is located within Farm Park and past farming practices are interpreted for the public in a historic farmhouse, barn, assorted farm buildings, and portions of the general property. In addition to the farmstead, the Park includes a 39-acre parcel on the western edge of the farm that was once home to a kinship-based African American community called Newmantown. The Farm Park has many visitors, and volunteers who have a love of history will assist staff in helping visitors connect to the history of the Farm Park through special events and programs.

This opportunity is for individuals who would assist the Farm Park with its special events and programs, as needed, held throughout the year including the Harvest Festival and Montgomery County's Heritage Days. Individuals would help with set-up and clean-up; and assist staff with various duties and tasks at special events and/or programs.

This is perfect for someone who doesn't want to volunteer on a regular basis, but can pitch in when needed!

Training will be provided. SSL approved.

Click on this link to learn more and to apply on the Park's website, and then Duties and Requirements to learn more, and then Apply to be considered for this opportunity.

Click on this link to learn more about the Agricultural History Farm: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/

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.

Step back in time to share your passion for history with visitors of all ages. Bring history to life as an Oakley Cabin Tour Guide.

Learn about the lives of Oakley Cabin's African American community following the end of the Civil War and Emancipation. You'll also be taught about the Reconstruction Era, how people lived off natural resources, 19th century folk remedies and other living history demonstrations.  Once trained you will be able to give tours of the Cabin to our guests who visit the site on weekends.

We are looking for guides who are comfortable working with youth and adult audiences, and able to commit to 5 weekends during the season, April through November.

Click here to learn more and to sign up on the Park's website.

SSL approved!

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.

Want to share your love of history? Become a tour guide at the historic one-room Kingsley Schoolhouse in Little Bennett Regional Park.  Help visitors learn what school was like in the past.  Training provided! The school is furnished as it was in the 1920s in a beautiful rural setting. This position is very rewarding as most of our visitors really enjoy learning what school was like back in early Montgomery County! 

We're looking for volunteers with good communication skills, who enjoy working outdoors and can handle all types of conditions as the schoolhouse has no air conditioning or heat.  

The schoolhouse is open the first Sunday of each month, April through October.

Volunteer parking is available next to schoolhouse.

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to conduct at least 4 tours during the season.  Follow this link to learn more and to apply.

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 Agricultural History Farm Park (AHFP) is seeking those with a love of history to share their time and talents in telling the story of Montgomery County's rich agricultural and cultural heritage!  This is a long-term volunteer position for at least one season.

Greeters/Docents will help visitors connect to the history of the Farm by assisting with:

Guides/Docents should be enthusiastic and willing to learn about local Maryland history and about the families that lived and worked at and around the farm. They should also have a general working knowledge of American History, open to visitor engagement and actively involved with museum house programs.

Docent schedules are:

This position requires public speaking, long periods of standing, sitting, walking, and working in a variety of weather conditions.

Training and supervision will be provided by the Museum Educator.

Duties include:
-Greeting visitors.
-Managing flow during guided group tours.
-Giving tours to visitors.
-Interpreting history.
-Assisting with special events
-Inventorying

Requirements include:
- General Working knowledge of American history
- Ability to actively engage visitors
- Communication skills
- Physically capable to lead tours in the house and outside to other locations
- Pass a background screening

To learn more about this position and to apply follow this link: Historic Site Guide/Docent

To learn more about the Farm, follow this link: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/

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.

Friendly Visitor: 1-on-1 socialization visits to a senior clients’ home done at least twice a month. Volunteer will need to email brief, few sentence reports to both volunteer coordinator and the clients’ care manager after visits.

Tech Tutor: 1-on-1 socialization visits to a senior client’s home to provide basic lessons on how to use smartphone, computer, tablet, or Uniper. Volunteer emails brief, few sentence reports to both volunteer coordinator and the clients’ care manager after visits.

Our current open requests are:

1. Seeking a Russian-speaking volunteer for both in-person Friendly Visitor & Tech Tutor services at the client’s home. The 85-year-old client lives in Rockville, MD (zip code 20852). The client speaks Russian and very little English, so the volunteer must speak Russian well. The client reads often and enjoys writing. The client’s interests include health and nutrition. The client is a Holocaust survivor.

2. 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 is a Holocaust survivor.

3. Seeking a female, Russian-speaking volunteer who also speaks English for in-person friendly visits at 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.

We are grateful for your consideration and hope to hear from you soon. Please contact Gabe at gpinkney@jssa.org or by phone at 202-235-5793 if interested.

Join Us in Empowering Adult Learners Through Tutoring!

Hello, I'm Gabrielle Raymond, Volunteer Coordinator at Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School. Our mission is to provide high-quality adult education services for adults in our community, and we need your help to make it happen!

About Academy of Hope

We're a charter school dedicated to empowering adults through education. Whether our learners are seeking to improve literacy, earn their high school diploma, or develop new skills, we're here to support them every step of the way.

Calling In-Person Tutors!

We have an urgent need for passionate individuals who are willing to provide in-person tutoring sessions for adult learners. By becoming a tutor, you can make a direct and meaningful impact on someone's educational journey.

Interested in Making a Difference?

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and support adult learners in reaching their full potential through in-person tutoring, we want to hear from you! Fill out our volunteer interest form here and let's embark on this journey together.

Group Volunteers Welcome!

We now offer study halls where group volunteers can support adult learners every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at our Ward 8 location. If your group is interested in tutoring, please reach out to me directly!

Questions or Ready to Volunteer?

Feel free to reach out to me, Gabrielle Raymond, at gabrielle@aohdc.org. I'm here to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the process of becoming a tutor with Academy of Hope.

Together, Let's Make a Difference in Person!

Hello! We are looking for some help picking up the donations we receive. We need drivers/movers to drive their own cars or our rental vehicles to pick up donations of furniture and household goods all over Montgomery County and bring them to our storage facility in Aspen Hill. We ask that donations already be out of the house and on the porch for our volunteers to pick up. You can volunteer in a group or we can pair you with a partner. We can use your help as often as you want to come - on an ongoing basis or just one time. Check out our website to see how we create happy, functional homes for our clients!

Join Us in Empowering Adult Learners Through Tutoring!

Hello, I'm Gabrielle Raymond, Volunteer Coordinator at Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School. Our mission is to provide high-quality adult education services for adults in our community, and we need your help to make it happen!

About Academy of Hope

We're a charter school dedicated to empowering adults through education. Whether our learners are seeking to improve literacy, earn their high school diploma, or develop new skills, we're here to support them every step of the way.

Calling In-Person Tutors!

We have an urgent need for passionate individuals who are willing to provide in-person tutoring sessions for adult learners. By becoming a tutor, you can make a direct and meaningful impact on someone's educational journey.

Interested in Making a Difference?

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and support adult learners in reaching their full potential through in-person tutoring, we want to hear from you! Fill out our volunteer interest form here and let's embark on this journey together.

Group Volunteers Welcome!

We now offer study halls where group volunteers can support adult learners every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at our Ward 8 location. If your group is interested in tutoring, please reach out to me directly!

Questions or Ready to Volunteer?

Feel free to reach out to me, Gabrielle Raymond, at gabrielle@aohdc.org. I'm here to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the process of becoming a tutor with Academy of Hope.

Together, Let's Make a Difference in Person!

The JCA Heyman Interages® Center intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for more than 30 years.  Are you 50+? We are seeking volunteers for a number of opportunities including reading with children, in-classroom support, virtual tutoring in schools and with families, dialogues between the ages, book clubs, art, and music appreciation programming. More as well.  We have in person and virtual programs. 

For more information contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager at idingledine@accessjca.org Thank you!

JCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50+ 

JCA Interages Grandreaders 

Grandreaders 

Volunteers are paired with a second or third grader and read with them, working on the child’s literacy. This takes place at school. Please note: areas in the school where the activity happens vary depending on each school’s available resources.

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

JCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50+

Readers Theater 

Reader’s theater is a style of theater in which the readers gather in small groups to convey stories using vocal expression to help the audience understand it. Reader’s theater increases reading comprehension and reading motivation and helps develop fluency through repeated exposure to text. 

School, Location, Day of the week, Time, Notes 

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

We welcome volunteers 13 and older. Those under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. 

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 Holy Cross Medical Adult Day Center is located at 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20902, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center provides a full scope of aging adult services including medical, social, rehabilitative, and recreational programs focused on compassion, quality of life, and safety for older adults.   And the center’s full-time activity aides have developed recreational programs to encourage social interaction, improve participants’ physical well-being, stimulate cognitive functioning and decrease depression. What you will find at our center and what we hope you are interested in helping us offer:

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.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers who LOVE CATS to go to various Petsmart locations and care for our cats that live there while waiting to be adopted!  Our cats are currently housed in 3 locations:  Largo Petsmart (10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774), Oxon Hill Petsmart (6005 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745) and Alexandria Petsmart (3351 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22305)

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

Project Linus (www.projectlinus.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to donating handmade blankets for newborn to 18-year-old children in need of comfort. Its primary mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.

Blankets are knitted, crocheted, quilted, or no-sew fleece (with fringe). Volunteers can make blankets or can help the chapter in other ways. Please contact us at projectlinus.mc@gmail.com for more information and blanket-making instructions / guidelines. 

The Montgomery County Chapter of Project Linus is particularly looking for groups to hold blanket-making events. Please contact us at projectlinus.mc@gmail.com for more information and blanket-making instructions / guidelines. Chapter volunteers are eager to support you in organizing your event, purchasing the necessary materials, and making the blankets. 

The Peabody Harmony Project (PHP), a vibrant 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by students from the Peabody Preparatory, is dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of music to benefit students and local communities. PHP proudly offers two exceptional programs free of charge: an innovative online educational program and an engaging community outreach program.

We invite young musicians to join our mission of spreading music and joy. Whether you play a musical instrument, sing, or dance, as long as you have a warm heart and a passion for sharing your talents with communities in need, we welcome you to join us. By signing up as a member, you will be added to our email distribution list to receive all relevant opportunities. Participation is entirely voluntary, and there is no obligation to take part in activities that do not interest you. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities, not impose obligations.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/PHPsignup and experience all the benefits the Peabody Harmony Project has to offer.

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS POSITION ON THE PARK'S VOLUNTEER WEBSITE: HERE

*Looking for skilled ice skaters only!*
(Please be prepared to share your past and present skating history including, skating level, test level, and any other skating experience you may have)

Wheaton Ice Arena provides a variety of ice skating programs for the public. Adults and children can learn to skate and improve their skills through a variety of group lessons offered at the arena.

Ice Skating Instructional Assistants provide the extra hands necessary to provide high quality instruction and improve student success and enthusiasm for this wonderful sport. Under the supervision of the Wheaton Ice Skating Director, Instructional Assistants are assigned to help group lesson instructors in the arena's "Learn to Skate" program, which include lessons, clinics, and camps.

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to an entire skating season.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the Ice Rink's Group Lesson Instructor during class time.
2. Demonstrate specific skills as requested by the instructor.
3. Help students learn new skills as directed by the instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a proficient ice skater having passed at least one of the following levels:
Youth/Basic 6 (Learn to Skate), Delta (ISI) or equivalent in order to assist with Basic Skills Classes.
Hockey 4 (Learn to Skate) or equivalent in order to assist with Hockey Classes.

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.

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS POSITION ON THE PARK'S VOLUNTEER WEBSITE: HERE

*Looking for skilled ice skaters only!*

Cabin John Ice Rink provides a variety of ice-skating programs for the public. Adults and children can learn to skate and improve their skills through the group lessons we offer.

Ice Skating Instructional Assistants provide the extra hands necessary to provide high quality instruction and improve student success and enthusiasm for this wonderful sport. Under the supervision of the Cabin John Ice Skating Director, Instructional Assistants are assigned to help Group Lesson Instructors in the "Learn to Skate" program, which include lessons, clinics, and camps.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the Ice Rink's Group Lesson Instructor during class time.
2. Demonstrate specific skills as requested by the instructor.
3. Help students learn new skills as directed by the instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a proficient ice skater having passed at least one of the following levels:
Youth/Basic 6 (Learn to Skate), Delta (ISI) or equivalent in order to assist with Basic Skills Classes.
Hockey 4 (Learn to Skate) or equivalent in order to assist with Hockey Classes.

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to an entire skating season.

Cabin John Ice Website: www.CabinJohnIce.com

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

The AHFP is a 455 acre park open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. It is a beautiful setting of a historic farm, including several outbuildings and a farmhouse.

Near the farmhouse are two demonstration gardens that are used to explain how people used smaller gardens to feed themselves and their families, and a garden for pleasure with beautiful flowers.

We need your help with watering, weeding, pruning, and other routine care. We are looking for help on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. or Saturday during the growing season, flexible schedule worked out with site manager.

Some gardening experience is helpful, but training will be offered. High school youth 16 and older are welcome!

Duties for the maintenance of the garden beds include:
- Watering
- Weeding
- Dead heading
- Raking

Requirements include:
- Some gardening experience.
- Able to work out in different weather conditions, include heat, cold, humidity.
- Able to bend, kneel, grasp, lift weight up to 15 lbs.
- Able to work on unsteady ground.
- Background screening required.

SSL hours approved.

Follow this link to learn more and to apply: Ag. History Farm Park Gardener

Follow this link to learn more about the Farm itself: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/

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

Join the Gardening Team & plant and maintain gardens at Inwood House. In this role, volunteers will help cultivate grounds that are well-cared for and welcoming. Volunteers who enjoy being outdoors, working with their hands, engaging with residents and educating residents on gardening, and being creative will thrive in this role.

COMMITMENT This position has flexible hours, and we will work with your schedule. Having one consistent day/time per week to assist in the gardens and assist the residents with gardening is preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform gardening duties including weeding, digging, pruning, planting, sweeping paths, poisoning weeds, cleaning, general repairs and ad hoc duties as assigned.

 2. Help maintain the gardens and grounds in good condition together with various displays of plants.

 3. Assist with planning and development of garden and grounds.

 4. Maintain herbs, fruits and vegetable garden and harvest herbs, fruits and vegetables when ready.

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

We have an urgent need for drivers in August and September! 

If you have 2-3 hours free on a Wednesday, in the late morning or early afternoon, you can make a big difference to our neighbors in need.

Seniors, families without child care or cars, and disabled individuals,  cannot take advantage of most food distribution options.  Imagine trying to take a bus to pick up free food if you had toddlers, or used a wheelchair, or had an invalid spouse at home you had to care for!

Oak Chapel Food Hub helps people in these situations. Each week, we fill 60 bags with produce, bread and staples, customized to the families' preferences where possible.  Where we need your help is in getting this food to the people we have promised it to. 

Volunteers must:

What volunteering entails:

To get started, or to ask questions, reach out to ocumhub@gmail.com with the words "Food Delivery Driver" (or "I want to earn my angel wings!") in the subject line.  You can sign up for an occasional shift or, if it suits you better, you can help every week.

There is a little bit of a process in getting started so please contact us soon!

This is a part-time internship opportunity for rising grant writers.

Interns will work their negotiated schedule with our grants team and will assist with all parts of the grant writing process.

This opportunity has the potential for growth within the organization.

Please send a cover letter & resume to abonney@sowhatelse.org

This is a good opportunity to spend some time with our clients, as well as have some fun. Come in and help with tabletop games. Examples include calling out numbers to Bingo, and playing games such as scrabble or cards. We have some clients who enjoy UNO. Help us keep an upbeat environment with these games. 

Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy.  Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

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.

Spend time with some of our clients and have a stimulating conversation about philosophy. Have conversations about different world views, as well as parts of philosophy that interests you. We have some clients who enjoy philosophy, and possibly did it as part of their career. 

 Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.   

Our goal is to make Winter Growth feel like a beautiful home away from home for all of our clients. We are continuing with that goal by replacing things we do not need with new items. This involves cleaning out our activity closets, to make more space. We would really appreciate some help cleaning up and organizing our activity space, and closets. 

Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

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

Come in and share your musical gifts with the clients at Winter Growth. Possibilities are a singing performance. In addition, if you play an instrument, let us know if you would like to play it for us. Our clients love music. 

Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

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.

At Winter Growth, we have some Jewish clients. We love the idea of having a volunteer who can do a meaningful program with them. Many of our clients struggle with attending programs or services outside of the facility. This could include doing a program on a holiday. We are eager to have a volunteer for this year's Rosh Hashanah on 9/15/2023. 

Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

Warmer weather means good times to garden outside. Please come and help our garden look beautiful for our clients and residents. Possibilities include general upkeeping, as well as planting flowers/vegetables. 

Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

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 come in and share your kindness with our residents in the evening. This is when our adult day care program is over. Our evening staff would really appreciate help in the evenings. Tasks include interacting/socializing with residents, reassuring any residents who are anxious about something, as well as helping with serving dinner. If the volunteer is under the age of 18, an adult chaperone will have to accompany them during the evening hours.

 Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

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

We have multiple clients who enjoy arts and crafts. Please come in and assist our staff and clients with arts and crafts. Arts/crafts include drawing, painting, gluing, and even sewing/knitting. If you enjoy arts/crafts, come share your artistic talents as well. 

Winter Growth is an Adult Daycare, as well as an Assisted Living. Our daycare runs Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. We include stimulating activities that our clients and residents can enjoy. Our services are designed to meet the needs of older and disabled adults; many who have a form of dementia.  

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.

Whelping/Puppy Watcher Volunteers support WCC’s Breeding Program by assisting with daily tasks to maintain a clean and safe Puppy Enrichment Center (PEC). Volunteers also assist with necessary care for mom and her puppies to ensure optimal development. Whelping shifts are 4 hours long and the volunteers work with the pups 0-3 weeks.  Puppy Watching shifts are 3 hours long and the puppies are 3-8 weeks old.  All volunteers will be trained to be both whelping and puppy watcher volunteers. Volunteers must attend a 1.5 hour training via zoom and shadow a current volunteer or staff member two times prior to volunteering solo. We are especially in need of volunteers to care for our moms and puppies for evening shifts (4-8pm and 7-10pm)! 

LOCATION:

Warrior Canine Connection’s Healing Quarters,  Boyds, MD.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To initiate the process of becoming a volunteer with Warrior Canine Connection, please submit a volunteer application featured on our website here. 

Warrior Canine Connection is a non-profit organization which breeds, raises and trains dogs with the assistance of Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), or mobility issues. These dogs are eventually placed as service dogs for Wounded Warriors, military family support dogs, or facility dogs for Veteran Organizations. We are actively seeking volunteers to serve as Puppy Parents for future service dogs in training.

For the duration of their training, WCC pups live in Puppy Parent homes. In addition to any training the dogs do with Warriors, they are constantly working on their skills in a home environment and at training sessions at WCC and are taken on weekly outings to public places where they learn to use their training in real-life situations.

Puppy Parents raise our service dogs for 4 to 20 months before the dogs graduate and are placed with their forever Veteran. Each puppy goes home with his or her Puppy Parent between the ages of 8-12 weeks. To be considered for this important task, you must be willing and able to provide the following support and training for the WCC service dog in training:

Click here to learn more:  http://www.warriorcanineconnection.org/get-involved/become-a-puppy-parent/

or please fill out a volunteer application at the bottom of this page on our website that outlines all other opportunities available at WCC.

This is a big commitment, but we offer flexibility.  We often need puppy starters who can commit to raising the puppy from 8 weeks to 6 months of age.  Also, you can think about raising as a team, such as a child/parent team or 2 colleagues/friends who will share in the commitment.  

Questions? Contact puppyparent@warriorcanineconnection.org

Warrior Canine Connection is a non-profit organization which breeds, raises and trains dogs with the assistance of Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), or mobility issues. These dogs are eventually placed as service dogs for Wounded Warriors, military family support dogs, or facility dogs for Veteran Organizations. 

Transport volunteers assist in transporting Service Dogs in Training (SDIT) of all ages to and from vet appointments, local airports and other service dog organizations. Volunteers must be 21 years of age with 2 years driving experience and have the option of utilizing their own vehicle or requesting the use of one of WCC’s vehicles, if available.

To get started with us, please fill out a volunteer application at the bottom of this page on our website that outlines all other opportunities available at WCC. 

Warrior Canine Connection is a non-profit organization which breeds, raises and trains dogs with the assistance of Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), or mobility issues. These dogs are eventually placed as service dogs for Wounded Warriors, military family support dogs, or facility dogs for Veteran Organizations. 

We are always looking for Canine Care Volunteers. Our Canine Care Volunteer slots are currently daily from 8am-10am, and 6-8pm. This volunteer position offers volunteers the opportunity to progress from our entry level Tier 1, where volunteers will be washing bowls, filling Kongs, and filling water buckets, up to Tier 2 where volunteers will have the opportunity to walk, bathe and do enrichment with our Service Dogs in Training.  

To become a Canine Care Volunteer, you must be at least 16 years old, or 12 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian and attend a Canine Care Volunteer Orientation that takes place monthly in person at our Healing Quarters in Boyds, MD. This orientation is designed to familiarize you with our mission, and expectations and guidelines of our operations so you are equipped with the context and information in anticipation for your first shift. You will receive a reminder email from SignUp a few days prior of your assignment. After attending orientation, we’ll send you a separate link to sign up for your first shift. You may sign up for as few or as many volunteer shifts as you like.  If you are interested in being a Canine Care Volunteer please email volunteer@warriorcanineconnection.org or complete our volunteer application at the bottom of our website that outlines our other volunteer opportunities. 

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.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers that would like to be Cat Adoption Coordinators!  We are a foster-based rescue in the VA, MD, DC area that pulls kittens and cats from high kill shelters across the rural south and places them in foster care to get adopted!  We need volunteers willing to train to become Dog and Cat Adoption Coordinators and help us get these wonderful animals adopted! 

Interested in learning more - reach out to volunteering@luckydoganimalrescue.org and we will send you info on our next AC information session/training!

About the Adoption Coordinator (AC) role:

What is it?

Adoption Coordinators are the main advocates for our dogs and cats!  They not only work to match our animals with potential adopters, but they also serve as a critical resource to our foster parents. ACs choose the animals they want to be responsible for, ensure they are properly posted online, and discuss them with interest adopters. ACs review ALL applications that come in for those animals -- and if they are not previously pre-approved, ensure that we complete a vet check and landlord check (if applicable), conduct a phone screen, and, when needed, find a home visit volunteer.

Adoption Coordinators are one of our most important groups of volunteers.  Typically, ACs dedicate anywhere from 5-15 hours a week to Lucky Dog. Having regular access to email is super important!

Adoption Coordinators are also required to attend at least 2 adoption events per month and 1 transport per month. This is a great opportunity to meet your dogs and cats and chat with their fosters!

Training Needed?

All Adoption Coordinators go through a virtual AC training and shadow at one of our Sunday adoption events. Once they have completed that, they will go through a mentoring phase before they work on their own.

WE NEED MENTORS WHO WANT TO SPEND TIME EACH MONTH WITH A YOUTH AGED 8-18! APPLY NOW!

Asian American LEAD supports low-income & underserved youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities through after school, summer, and mentoring programs. We connect youth ages 8-18 with adults to form relationships that provide youth with a safe avenue to express their feelings and frustrations, foster positive self-identity, and develop the skills they need to be confident, engaged, and successful.

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Roles & Responsibilities of a Mentor:
-Listen to their mentee's concerns
-Enhance their mentee's belief in their own potential
-Provide a safe environment for mentees to explore new interests
-Submit monthly mentor logs about mentoring activities to AALEAD
-Work with mentee to achieve goals
-Notify AALEAD about any life changes that would inhibit mentoring

Time Commitment:
-Spend ~5 hours per month together for at least one year
-In-person meetings are required throughout the year, but there may be virtual sessions as well

Mentor Qualifications:
- Over the age of 21
- Pass background and reference checks
- Have lifestyle compatible with mentoring for at least one year
- Commitment to making a difference in a young person's life
- Commitment to positive youth development

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 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.

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.

As part of the program, we recognize Veterans with a “Pinning Ceremony” where their military service and sacrifices are publicly recognized. They receive tokens of appreciation from their Hospice team to include a U.S flag pin, certificate of thanks and a small flag inspired blanket.

We are also recruiting for our Veteran to Veteran program where Active Duty members or Veterans serve as friendly visitors to our Hospice Veterans offering companionship, socialization and a supportive presence.

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,

http://bttr.im/tz1g0

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

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 and spiritual care coordinators need to know, in order to provide the highest possible level of care.

Volunteers provide in person visits from initial admission to our service, to the last days and hours of life, sitting with patients and families, to ensure they are never alone. They bring comfort, respite, and companionship at a time when a compassionate presence is critically needed. Licensed cosmetologist volunteers play a unique role in ensuring the dignity of the patient, bringing joy and promoting their self-esteem.

After going through an orientation, volunteers would work with a coordinator to schedule a time to visit a patient. Patients will generally be in a bed or reclining in a chair and most patients are unable to leave their home to get a haircut due to their health status.

We are looking for all hospice volunteers but need Cosmetologist volunteers throughout the county, including private homes, senior living facilities and nursing homes. 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

JSSA Hospice is looking for licensed Reiki masters and massage therapists to join our team, supporting hospice patients and families.

Volunteer therapists may provide full or partial body massage or hand or foot massage.

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, but are in need of Massage Therapist volunteers 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. 

JSSA Hospice is looking for musicians to join our team, supporting hospice patients and families, with the beautiful gift of music! Patients and their families benefit greatly from hearing all instruments, from guitar, to piano, to cello, to trumpet and vocals.  Our patient's live in their own home, whether that is a private home or a facility that they call home. Hospice volunteers play a vital role as part of JSSA Hospice’s interdisciplinary team, supporting a patient and their family at end of life. 

Volunteers 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, bringing 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 Music volunteers 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!

Training and education on the hospice model is provided. 

For more information and to fill out application click here, or call the Hospice Volunteer team at 301-816-2676, option 2 or email hospicevc@jssa.org

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, abiding by current COVID safety requirements. 

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, but are in need of volunteers in UpCounty and East County areas 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!

For more information email hospicevc@jssa.org or

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

Court Watch Montgomery is Recruiting Board Members!

We are a small nonprofit with a big mission: to ensure safety and access to justice for survivors of intimate partner violence in Montgomery County. Through dedicated and well-trained volunteers, we monitor and collect data on protective order hearings in Montgomery County District Court, use our findings to identify and recommend needed improvements in policy and practice, and hold judges and court personnel accountable for providing a safe and respectful court environment.

Since our founding in 2011, Court Watch Montgomery (CWM) has monitored more than 11,000 hearings and our resulting reports and recommendations make an impact. We found in 2022 that “staggered exits” – a recognized best practice to protect victims at the end of a protective order hearing – were being enforced only 39% of the time. We reported this finding to the public and to the court and saw an immediate increase, to 59%, in 2023. We also reported in 2023 that petitioners are far more likely to receive a final protective order when they appear in court with an advocate or attorney, highlighting a critical resource need in the county. Most recently, CWM reported on the use of gun-related best practices in protective order hearings, helping to inform the public about an issue that is the focus of a high profile Supreme Court case (Rahimi).

The CWM board defines the organization’s mission and vision, develops short- and long-term plans to carry out the mission, and sets policies for effective management. Resource development and fundraising to support CWM operations are key functions of the board. We are seeking to expand our board and are committed to having a team with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, and we especially encourage those with lived experience and skills in fundraising/resource development, finance/accounting, or advocacy/policy, to apply. Interviews will be held with current CWM board members and our Executive Director.

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to: lchatmon@courtwatchmontgomery.org

Click to download a full list of board responsibilities.

Court Watch Montgomery

**Priority will be given to applicants in or near Montgomery County, MD.**

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by blood cancer? There Goes My Hero is looking for a volunteer Blog Writer to assist with the following roles: 

Write creative and engaging blogs related to blood cancer research, treatment,awareness, patient stories, and information.  

Collaborate with the There Goes My Hero team to develop blog articles that align with our mission. 

Have creative control over the topics and content of the blog posts.  

Edit and proofread your work along with the There Goes My Hero team.  

With your help, There Goes My Hero can make our blog more engaging, informative, and entertaining for our audience. This is your chance to have your writing published and distributed through our social media, newsletters, and website. Check out the blog on our website to see our previously posted blog posts. If you’re interested in using your talent to help us in the fight against blood cancer, apply now!

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.

Do you like talking on the phone and meeting new people?  The Friendly Caller Chair manages our team of volunteers who call our Rockville Meals on Wheels clients on the phone for brief social conversations. 

Friendly Caller Chair

Description:

Time Commitment: 5-10 hrs/ month
Skills: background in social work preferred, google sheets, google slides, email, will interact with an online program, Zippy Meals (system of record for volunteer and client data).

Are your mornings free?  Great for new retirees with a background in administration or management (or those who would like to help Rockville Meals on Wheels but don't want to deliver meals).

Chairpeople-of-the-Day or COD's, act as a sort of office manager and are in many ways the public face of Rockville Meals on Wheels. Duties include receiving meals from our supplier, answering phone calls, managing volunteers, and doing some light paperwork. If interested, you'll receive on-the-job training from one of our current COD's. Duties can be shared and teams or couples are welcome! Hours are 7:30am-12:00pm, one day a week.

NOTE:  Due to the vulnerable nature of our population, and required training, we do not accept volunteers with court mandated service hours. 

Right now we are in need of SUBSTITUTE CODs.  

Drivers and visitors deliver food to our clients in the Rockville, MD area. We have four delivery routes with 1-20 stops each. We like to send volunteers out in pairs, but many of our volunteers go solo.  Volunteers pick up the food from our location on Veirs Mill Rd. btwn 9:30-10am each weekday morning and usually return by noon. Most of our volunteers regularly deliver one day a week but substitutes (who are called on an as-needed basis) are always welcome!

Interested volunteers -- please include a phone number so our Volunteer Chair can contact you with more information!

Currently, we are in need of SUBSTITUTE drivers.

Note:  Due to the vulnerable nature of our population, as a policy, we do not accept volunteers requiring court mandated service hours.  

interPLAY Orchestra provides opportunities for music learning and social interaction for adults with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. We serve the greater Washington DC area and operate our live musical programs at Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda, MD.

We are seeking several new Board members with a passion to support and provide inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities. We are especially interested in continuing to diversify our Board to reflect the populations we serve and having you apply for Board membership if you meet any of the following criteria:

We hold Board meetings bi-monthly after work hours and we have a need for you to join one or more of our standing committees to do important work in support of our mission. 

For more information, please email steve@interplayorchestra.org

SHIP trains and certifies a corps of volunteer Medicare counselor experts who usually participate in the program two-four hours weekly. 

Volunteers begin with small group trainings, one-on-one mentoring, attending presentations, reading materials, and participating in on-line trainings while joining experienced counselors to learn how to answer Medicare questions.

Additionally, monthly large-group trainings include Medicare expert speakers events and case study scenario discussions.  National partner organizations such as the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), also offer webinars to help all SHIP counselors learn about specific topics or changes to Medicare.  

Through a national certification program, volunteers may become nationally certified at no-cost.  

Become a committed leader with a working board and assist in the development of UMAN through board planning, fundraising efforts, and special events. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month in old town Gaithersburg. Great, caring, friendly board!!! We need your help! We could particularly use new members with fundraising experience. UMAN is seeking more Board representation from the diverse community we serve. Time Details: 3rd Thursday of each month 7-8 pm in Germantown MD, plus committee work when available. 

Volunteers would make presentations on topics such as Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, and anything else related to educating students around the globe on soft-skills needed in the real world. Resources will be published onto social media and ETE Website. Additionally, these will be sent to underprivileged students locally internationally including India and Pakistan.

*Each Presentation will earn 2 SSL/Volunteer Hours, this is approximated based on 25 minutes that the individual will spend on each slide (creating at least 5 slides in total). 

Google Form Submission Link

 REQUIREMENTS:
1) Include name, grade, and school name on 1st page of the slideshow, this will only be used for awarding service hours, it will not be sent to ETE partner schools or recorded in any other way. 
2) Include the topic of your presentation on the First Page
3) Include at least 5 slides on your presentation (excluding title slide)
4) Please make sure to make the content engaging, interactive (consider adding quizzes and games), and visually appealing. It is extremely important to use accurate information and proper citations if necessary.
5) Other formatting, colors and themes are completely up to the individual creating the resource

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. 

Volunteer-Office/Program Coordinator:   The mission of the Montgomery County Police Department’s Keeping Seniors Safe (KSS) outreach program is to educate senior groups on ways to prevent fraud, scams, and identity theft. Our speakers also focus on how to stay safe at home, when out shopping, and to provide tips on emergency preparedness.   We seek an organized individual to serve as the primary liaison to a friendly team of volunteer KSS presenters to handle requests for presentations via telephone and email while maintaining a detailed group calendar of scheduled events. We would look to you for creative ideas on how to market the KSS program when reaching out to community recreation centers, senior living facilities and faith communities who might benefit from free speakers to educate senior audiences. We also need you to order brochures on safety-related topics and to keep them well-stocked and neatly displayed in the Volunteer Resources Office. The Program Coordinator will also collect and compile data which will be used to document the outcome of this important MCPD community outreach program. If you wish to apply your administrative talents, can work independently, and would find it rewarding to implement a systematic approach to coordinate this growing volunteer-driven program, please submit your application today.

VOLUNTEER APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum age - 16. Successfully pass background check. Ability to volunteer a minimum of eight hours per week or 6 months in the program. Ability to participate in bi-weekly training that is designed to enhance interns exposure to a variety of aspects of law enforcement. Be a U.S. citizen. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a valid green card.  

Hybrid works schedule is possible with this position.

If interested, please submit an application located on our website:  https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/join-our-team.html 

For questions, email us at Police.VRS@montgomerycountymd.gov

We look forward to working with you.

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. 

Positive & Enthusiastic volunteers needed to coach with Under the Lights Youth Flag Football.  Coaching a youth sports team can be a tremendously rewarding experience, giving you the opportunity to help young players learn the game of football in a fun and safe atmosphere.   No prior coaching experience necessary - as a Under the Lights Coach, you will be given all the resources and support you need to help you succeed.  

Under the Lights - Coach Description

Coach team of boys and girls, ages 4-14

Coach games and practices 1 day per week

Teach players the fundamentals of the game with Emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play, and full participation

Provide a safe and fun environment for the players

Learn and follow all league rules, policies, and procedures

Give each player equal playing time

Puts the feelings of the players ahead of the coach’s desire to win

Communicate with parents as needed

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

We are currently in search of an intern/volunteer with experience in Social Media Support. 

SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 18. Successfully pass background check. Ability to volunteer a minimum of eight hours per week or 6 months in the program. Ability to participate in bi-weekly training that is designed to enhance intern.  Exposure to a variety of aspects of law enforcement. Be a U.S. citizen. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a valid green card.  

2 to 4 hours/week; during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

If interested, please submit an application located on our website:  https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/join-our-team.html 

For questions, email us at Police.VRS@montgomerycountymd.gov

We look forward to working with you.

Volunteers must submit the Volunteer Application and undergo a thorough background check including a criminal history, driving history. As part of the background check, applicants are fingerprinted and interviewed.

Volunteers and interns serve with diligence, pride, and dedication, and they continue to introduce new ideas, a fresh outlook, and an invigorating spirit to our workforce. Their contributions are highly valued and greatly appreciated by the Police Department and the community it serves. Currently, our active, highly diverse volunteer corps numbers approximately 200. Volunteers are involved in nearly all aspects of the department? From station operations and training to communications. They work side by side in support of the line officers, command staff, and civilian employees. What special projects may I be involved with? Assist Police Officers with Alcohol Enforcement efforts. Assist Officers at special community events such as the County Fair and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Monthly Ride-Along opportunity with police officers. What training opportunities are available? Officer Safety, Patrol Procedures, Police Radio Communications, Traffic Laws, Report writing including criminal and civil citations, S.W.A.T., K-9, Forensics, Homicide, Narcotics & Community Engagement.

INTERN APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (Law Enforcement Apprentice Program L.E.A.P.) Minimum age- 16 Successfully pass background check. Ability to volunteer a minimum of eight hours per week or 6 months in the program. Ability to participate in bi-weekly training that is designed to enhance intern.  Exposure to a variety of aspects of law enforcement. Be a U.S. citizen. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a valid green card.  

Interns typically work anytime Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

If interested, please submit an application located on our website:  https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/join-our-team.html 

For questions, email us at Police.VRS@montgomerycountymd.gov

We look forward to working with you.

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

Volunteers and interns serve with diligence, pride, and dedication, and they continue to introduce new ideas, a fresh outlook, and an invigorating spirit to our workforce. Their contributions are highly valued and greatly appreciated by the Police Department and the community it serves. Currently, our active, highly diverse volunteer corps numbers approximately 200. Volunteers are involved in nearly all aspects of the department's operations from training to communications. They work side by side in support of the line officers, command staff, and civilian employees. 

CURRENTLY OPENINGS:  Looking for volunteers to conduct senior safety outreach presentations to groups within our community.  

VOLUNTEER APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 16. Successfully pass background check. Be a U.S. citizen. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a valid green card.  

If interested, please submit an application located on our website:  https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/join-our-team.html 

For questions, email us at Police.VRS@montgomerycountymd.gov

We look forward to working with you.

Volunteers in Policing are assigned to various units within MCPD. Those interested, must submit the Volunteer Application and undergo a thorough background check including a criminal history, driving history. As part of the background check, applicants are fingerprinted and interviewed. Training is provided once the volunteer is assigned to a specific location.

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

Greetings, Prince William – Educate America, Inc, a nonprofit startup, is seeking volunteers ages 18+ to assist us with providing after-school tutoring and mentoring services within five (5) to ten (10) Prince William County Public Schools during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 school year.  Volunteer with Educate America and make a difference in the lives of underserved youth. Your time and expertise can positively impact the academic success and personal development of our youth—contributing to brighter futures for the next generation.  Volunteers will need to have background and CPS checks completed by July 15, 2024.  Please join us as a volunteer, tutor, mentor, or community partner by completing and submitting our online application form(s) at:  https://www.educateusainc.org/now-recruiting.  Or, please email us at:  educateusaceo@gmail.com if you have questions.

BlackRock Center for the Arts strives to bring inspiring performances and visual art experiences to a diverse audience in the Germantown area. Our volunteers are a major part of bringing this mission to life! Volunteers provide valuable services to BlackRock while enjoying the opportunity to make new friends and taking advantage of special privileges and experiences.  

We are looking for individuals to be Information Desk Attendants. In this role, volunteers will answer questions from the public via telephone, email, and in-person. They will also act as the eyes and ears of the lobby and art galleries.

Volunteers will be scheduled to work specific shifts on a weekly basis. The shifts are based on BlackRock’s hours. Currently they are Noon until 4PM, Tuesday through Saturday. We request Volunteers to sign up to work the same day every week throughout the year and remain for the entire shift.

Volunteers will now enjoy one free performance ticket for every 15 hours of service (pending availability of seats), complimentary beverages during your shift, participation in volunteer appreciation events, and additional perks throughout the year.

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

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please allow several days for our response to your inquiry.

Warrior Canine Connection is a non-profit organization which breeds, raises and trains dogs with the assistance of Veterans suffering from PTSD or with mobility challenges. Our dogs can be placed as mobility service dogs, military family support dogs, or facility dogs for Veteran organizations. We are currently in need supply donations to support our service dogs in training!

You can take a look at the items needed List 1 or List 2 to ship directly to our Healing Quarters in Boyds, MD! If you would like to drop off the donations personally you will need to schedule an appointment. 

Interested in volunteering with us? We encourage you to check out our volunteer opportunities or fill out the volunteer application and someone will reach out to you. 

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

We are looking for motivated, energetic, creative and dependable people who can assist our swim instructors with their lessons. Swimming experience is a must. You will work with our children, teens and young adults directly. Sports Plus is a non-profit organization that provides sports programs to children, teens and young adults ages 5-25, with developmental disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, and the autism spectrum. 

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

We are looking for motivated, energetic, creative and dependable people who can assist our swim instructors with their lessons. Swimming experience is a must. You will work with our children, teens and young adults directly. Sports Plus is a non-profit organization that provides sports programs to children, teens and young adults ages 5-25, with developmental disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, and the autism spectrum. 

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