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We’re a local nonprofit organization committed to providing quality conflict resolution services for our community, and we’re looking for a talented visual media intern with fresh, creative ideas and an excellent eye for detail.

Looking for an Internship/ Volunteer Opportunity with Meaningful Impact?

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is looking for a Visual Media Intern to help us organize and develop visual outreach and education materials. Major responsibilities include:

1-pagers, online publications, slide decks and website

Requirements

Application Process

Visual Media Intern [Last Name, First Initial]

Description:

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity with the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. Purpose of Position: To assist the Executive Director with communications & marketing. Time Commitment: 8-15 hours per week. Communications interns/volunteers will assist the Executive Director with CRCMC’s communications, also known as promotion or marketing. CRCMC believes it is most effective when it is in communication with a wide range of audiences – from the stage, in written communications, in Social Media…in all areas. An intern/volunteer is sought to assist in these areas. Ideal candidates will be energetic, inventive, hard working, social media and web-savvy, and brimming with ideas about creative ways to engage audiences in the organization’s mission. While assisting with a wide range of projects, interns/volunteers will gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of marketing and development, while also gaining a good understanding of a small nonprofit organization.

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org. We prefer someone who is proficient in MS Office Suite and Google documents, but we are willing to train. You must be reliable, committed, and organized. Learn more about CRCMC at www.crcmc.org.

***Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but it is not a requirement

Establish a one-to-one relationship over a period of time with a youth with a focus on a pet, in order to provide support, opportunities to model the animals ability to stay on task, follow directions and connect with others. Specifically a pet volunteer encourages, teaches, builds on the positive, reinforces positive behavior. Pet Volunteers also must be willing to meet with students at a pre-arranged date and time to provide adult and pet companionship as well as positive role modeling. Volunteers must have an interest in volunteering with an emotionally disturbed youth as well as patience and understanding when it comes to dealing with the students. A respect for confidentiality is also a must for this position. Volunteers for this opportunity must also be able to control their pet.

Sankofa Empowering Women in Ghana (SEWING) is an entrepreneurship and skills training fellowship program to combat child labor and female exploitation. It focuses on promoting sustainable educational and economic opportunities while also mitigating the detrimental environmental consequences caused by the fast-fashion industry. 

SEWING is affiliated with PeaceJam, an international peace organization that has mentored 1.3 million youth through the leadership of 14 Nobel Peace Laureates since its founding in 1996. Reaching thousands of people worldwide, SEWING has been featured at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and is built on an international network of partners, sponsors, and supporters from 5 continents and 23 countries.

Since it is a systemic issue, the child and female exploitation that SEWING addresses cannot just be solved by a few people; it takes a network of dedicated and passionate changemakers.

While this opportunity is not eligible for SSL hours, if you are interested in being a part of the change, building a more peaceful world, and expanding your international diplomacy skills, please fill out our application: https://tinyurl.com/sewingapp.

Email sewing@peacejam.org with any questions.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our team. We can't wait to get connected with you!

Sankofa Empowering Women in Ghana (SEWING) is an entrepreneurship and skills training fellowship program to combat child labor and female exploitation. It focuses on promoting sustainable educational and economic opportunities while also mitigating the detrimental environmental consequences caused by the fast-fashion industry. 

SEWING is affiliated with PeaceJam, an international peace organization that has mentored 1.3 million youth through the leadership of 14 Nobel Peace Laureates since its founding in 1996. Reaching thousands of people worldwide, SEWING has been featured at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and is built on an international network of partners, sponsors, and supporters from 5 continents and 23 countries.

Since it is a systemic issue, the child and female exploitation that SEWING addresses cannot just be solved by a few people; it takes a network of dedicated and passionate changemakers.

While this opportunity is not eligible for SSL hours, if you are interested in being a part of the change, building a more peaceful world, and expanding your international diplomacy skills, please fill out our application: https://tinyurl.com/sewingapp.

Email sewing@peacejam.org with any questions.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our team. We can't wait to get connected with you!

We are looking for volunteers who like to write out or design cards for people who need support. It's super easy! Anyone can do it from home! Kids, Adults, Seniors,-Just buy some note cards at the store OR hand make some with designs and messages. Fill with uplifting messages for one of our categories of cards. Send them to us and we match them with organizations all across the nation that need support. We welcome groups or even school classes to get in on the fun as well!

Go to abrightspot.org for all the details.

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

How can we empower our communities to help care for their local parks and streams with a deeper understanding of watershed science and stream ecology?

The Montgomery Parks Stream Striders volunteer program is accepting applications! Stream Striders facilitate conservation projects that involve an educational component as well as a service component. Applications are open for adult volunteers interested in leadership, watershed education, & community engagement at their local stream valley parks.

How do I become a Stream Strider?
1. Read the program qualifications & requirements HERE
2. Click "apply" 
3. Create an account & fill out application (have you vax card ready)
4. We will contact you for a brief interview
5. Complete a 2-part training

STREAM STRIDER WATERSHEDS:
Northwest Branch-Anacostia (1)
Rock Creek (1)
Paint Branch & Little Paint Branch (1)
Sligo Creek (2)
Long Branch (1)
(the numbers indicate spaces available)

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years+
- Complete a background check with Montgomery Parks
- Follow park protocols and safety measures
- Ability to work with a variety of groups in a leadership position
- Ability to present information and educate others
- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)
- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streams

COMMITMENT:
- Minimum of 4 months
- Minimum of one project/month
- Scheduling is flexible!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
- Strong resume builder, long-term opportunity to build your leadership skills
- Improve the water quality at your local stream
- Work with volunteers from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Access to stream/nature workshops happening in our parks
- Earn service credit toward your program/course (verification letters available)
- Volunteer on a flexible schedule

Questions?
301-495-1302 valeria.espinoza@montgomeryparks.org

Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/

Montgomery Parks can be a great place for you to do your Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award projects!

Although sometimes Park Staff have projects in mind, the number of applicants far outnumbers them. It is often up to the scout to find a suitable project. We suggest you choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see what amenities you can help create or restore. 

Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval.  The scout will then be responsible for good communication with Park Staff, and completing the project in a timely manner.

Follow this link to find out more and to register!

The Village Project is to create awareness in Montgomery to seniors about the Village. The Village is an organization  create by volunteers  to help their seniors member in their community by focus in social connections and improving quality of life.

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Volunteers positions are follows:

Hello everyone,

The purpose of Toys 4 Smilez is to provide disadvantaged children with the gift of hope, empowerment, and inspiration through the donation of toys, enabling them to dream and thrive, while igniting their imagination.

Help us organize a toy drive and email us for more information at toys4smilez@gmail.com

Thank you, 

Toys4Smilez

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

Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels is an all-volunteer organization delivering two meals, five days per week, to homebound disabled individuals who cannot safely shop for food or prepare their own meals. We are seeking drivers to pick up the meals at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg and deliver them to approximately 10 to 12 recipients in Gaithersburg, roughly once every other week. See our website at gaithersburgmealsonwheels.org for more information. 

Photographer is needed to capture photos at food distributions, events and fundraisers.  Celestial Manna is faith based food recovery non profit based in Montgomery County Maryland.  The photographer will have fun while helping to improve the lives of food insecure families.  This position would be a great way for photographers or aspiring photographers to get involved and make a great impact. Events are located around the DMV area.  Requirements: professional camera, computer with reliable internet serivce and photo editing software.  Time committment is 2 to 4 hours a week.   

Celestial Manna is a faith based food recovery nonprofit.  This position accepts incoming calls for food assistance, potential volunteer inquiries, donors and people seeking information.  You will be the organization's first point of contact. This is an opportunity to help the community and make a big impact in the lives of the food insecure.

Volunteer Opportunity: Arbitrator trained or experienced in Common Ownership Communities  

The Montgomery County, MD Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) is seeking several public service-community oriented arbitrators interested in volunteering on an ongoing basis to help the CCOC with ongoing proceedings of legal administrative hearings for a quasi-judicial regulatory body. An excellent candidate would possess general expertise, knowledge, and experience in community association governance for homeowners’ associations, condominium associations and cooperatives. The volunteer will be required to review and interpret applicable Federal, Maryland & Local statues.  The volunteer will spearhead the hearing panel and will chair the panel together with two other volunteer commissioners.  The hearing panel chair will lead, contribute, and assist with the ruling on cases. 

A preferred candidate will be an active or retired judge, attorney, or qualified court mediator.  The arbitrator must conduct legal research and clearly draft enforceable decisions and orders (rulings).    

About the Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) 

Established in 1991, the Commission has several functions meant to increase property values and improve the quality of life in common ownership communities (“COC”s). These include: 

The Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) is committed to providing owners, tenants, residents, boards of directors, and management companies of self-governing residential communities with information, assistance, and impartial dispute resolution programs.  The CCOC provides these services to the public with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. 

Apply for the volunteer position.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Ramon Espin, COC Manager, at  ramon.espin@montgomerycountymd.gov with a brief description of your interest and your availability to serve on the hearing panel. Please write “CCOC Arbitrator Volunteer” in your subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  

Mini-Musicals on the Move® is looking for someone with experience or interest in setting up sound equipment for live performances. Mini-Musicals on the Move® is an all-volunteer, non-profit organizations. We use headset microphones and speakers, which need to be set up and monitored for each performance. The volunteer sound “technician” will have to load and unload the equipment, and convey it on a cart to the performance space. We have performances 3 to 4 times a month, generally on weekend afternoons; members perform (or help with sound equipment) only when they are available for particular dates/times.

If you are interested, we can train you.

Our Mission

The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to support survivors as they empower themselves, their families and communities wherever they are.

Our Vision

TASSC's vision is to see a torture free world.

One of the biggest challenges asylum seekers face as they rebuild their lives in the United States is finding meaningful employment.  Our hope is that with your help, TASSC survivors (also called “members”) can begin to see the light at the end of a very long tunnel toward their professional goals.

TASSC Career Development Program

We seek volunteers who are available to meet one on one with asylum-seekers to help them work toward their professional goals.

Volunteers Responsibilities, Qualifications and Benefits

We ask that volunteers are responsible for the following activities:

Member Services

Research and Marketing

Events and Programs

Administrative

We seek volunteers with the following qualifications: 

Our hope is that volunteers will benefit in ways including, but not limited to:

Schedule:

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to Mireille Makambo at mireille@tassc.org and complete a Volunteer Interest Form at www.tassc.org/volunteers.

The Grant Writer gathers data and documentation against grant guidelines and writes organized and compelling proposals to fulfill necessary requirements of financial grants from government departments, companies, foundations, and trusts.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation, the Grant Writer Director should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.

The Donor Relations Manager expands the relationship between the organization and donors, leading donor appreciation activities and project updates and communications, as well as tracking and maintaining the donor database.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week 

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails.

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

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

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

The JCA Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Clubs are 4-HOUR social clubs designed for older adults in the early stage of memory loss between 9:30-1:30pm on Wednesdays. Experienced staff and volunteers help provide social activities to Club members. Club members are independent with walking and all personal cares. They participate in group games, exercise, art therapy, music therapy, and discussion and then return home again after four hours. A weekly volunteer to assist the manager and activity leader is needed for the club location at the Kensington Club at White Oak Senior Center in Silver Spring.  1700 April Lane Silver Spring, Maryland 20904  301-255-4221

The JCA Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Clubs at Germantown is a 4-HOUR social club designed for older adults in the early stage of memory loss between 9:30-1:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Experienced staff and volunteers help provide social activities to Club members. Club members are independent with walking and all personal cares. They participate in group games, exercise, art therapy, music therapy, and discussion and then return home again after four hours. Weekly volunteers are needed to assist the manager and activity leader. The club location is at the Germantown Community Center --18905 Kingsview Rd. Germantown, MD 20874

The JCA Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Club in Rockville is a social club designed for seniors in the early stage of memory loss. 

The Kensington Club@Parklawn on the JCA Headquarters Terrace has a large patio with raised flower beds and patio furniture. We are in search of 1-2 summer volunteers from June 1 to September 1(end date flexible), who are interested in horticulture and could provide regular care to patio plants at least one day per week, about 1-4 hours per week. Volunteer can take care of plants on Tuesdays or Thursdays anytime between 8-6pm. Student to communicate all lengthy and scheduled absences to supervisor to arrange coverage during this absence. Hours can vary during summer as long as mutually agreed upon between volunteer and supervisor. Orientation will be provided. The student must possess self-motivation, good judgement, good communication, and reliability to maintain this summer commitment to keep plants alive and thriving for the seniors in this day program. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers who seek flex hours but who enjoy working with plants and providing an independent, indirect service to program for seniors with dementia.  

*For students, there is a potential for 20-30 SSL hours for a 8 week summer commitment. July 1 - September 1, 2023 (negotiable).

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 Special Events Manager leads the planning and coordination of in-person fundraising events for the organization.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week during and surrounding special events [2-3 special events annually] (less during “off” times) 

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails. As the lead for special events, the Special Events Manager should be present to lead the events, as well as able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues regarding these events.

The Fundraising Manager leads the planning and coordination of fundraising events and activities, other than special events, for the organization.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week during and surrounding fundraising events [2-3 events annually] (less during “off” times) 

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails.

The Director of Development drives the fundraising and awareness strategy for the organization. The Director of Development prepares annual fundraising action plans based on the organization goals set by the Executive Director. The Director of Development leads the implementation of the fundraising strategy and manages the Development Team.

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Executive Director Team and the Development Team, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation for the Development Team, the Director of Development should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.

As Rukundo International is a small, growing organization, the Director of Development is expected to be a hands-on role, whereas all Development Team duties are expected to be performed by the Director of Development in the absence of other Development Team members. The Director of Development will have full support of the Executive Director and other Functional Directors.

Reports to the Executive Director

Accountable for the Community Outreach Manager, Special Events Manager, Fundraising Manager, and Donor Care Manager.

The Director of Communications drives the strategy for and oversees all external communications regarding the organization and sponsored activities or viewpoints. The Director of Communications prepares annual communication action plans based on the organization goals set by the Executive Director and manages the Communications Team.

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 2 years

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Executive Director Team and the Development Team, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation for the Communications Team, the Director of Communications should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.

As Rukundo International is a small, growing organization, the Director of Development is expected to be a hands-on role, whereas all Development Team duties are expected to be performed by the Director of Communications in the absence of other Communications Team members. The Director of Communications will have full support of the Executive Director and other Functional Directors.

Reports to the Executive Director

Oversees the Social Media Manager, Public Relations Manager, and Digital Marketing Manager.

Job Description

The Board Members must be familiar with Rukundo International’s missions and remain up to date on the laws regarding the 501(c) status of non-profit organization, employee law, and other pertinent legal and financial information.

Principal Responsibilities

Qualifications

Time Commitment

10-15 hours/month, at leisure

Attendance at quarterly fundraising events

Quarterly Board Meetings

Adult leaders serve as mentors and instructors to our youth members. They provide guidance and direction for youth members as needed.

Adult leaders are trained in at least BLS Healthcare Provider CPR and Standard First Aid, and are encouraged to complete Emergency Medical Responder training. Operational Advisors participate on standby first aid coverage at community and private events. Events covered include company picnics, parades, marathons in Montgomery County, and events on the National Mall, the Tidal Basin and the White House in Washington, DC. Leaders are encouraged to attend one event, one meeting and one training session per month, and at least 6 standby events as a minimum activity level. There are no minimum requirements, and no previous experience or current certification/license is necessary, training is available. Those who have previous or current training in EMS (EMTs, Paramedics, nurses, etc.) are encouraged to participate!

We can also use Administrative Advisors, who help with the many administrative needs for keeping the Unit running.

Assisting with the day to day delivery of resident centered activities and programs for the Sunrise Senior Living Community while meeting and/or exceeding Sunrise quality standards

Purpose:  This position supports the lead grant writer for a prominent faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Qualifications

Duties:

Purpose:  This position supports the lead writer for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Qualifications

Duties:

Compensation

This position supports the Vice President of Communications for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food recovery non-profit.  This position helps plan and implement a social media engagement strategy, newsletters, and reports that enhance the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual.  

Duties include:

 Qualifications:

Maintain all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Strictly voluntary!

Looking for an experienced social media and content manager who believes in the MCAP  mission, and who can commit about 2 hours a month time.   You would work closely with the leadership team to shape and implement the MCAP media and outreach strategy.  There is an existing Facebook account with about 255 likes/followers. 

We may want to create other social media accounts and use them to update our followers on our activities, news , advocacy progress, training opprotunites, etc.

MCAP’s hope is to use social media to help achieve our objectives: to raise awareness and support of MCAP,  so as to mobilize followers to further the impact of MCAP through community education, engagement, fundraising, and advocacy.  Social media will also be utilized to alert followers of training opportunities. 

Skills desired - knowledge of best posting times, best ways to catch audience attention, best hashtags and keywords, and incorporating videos.

The Middle Eastern American Advisory Group  (MEAAG) is one of the ethnic advisory groups organized by the county's Office of Community Partnerships (OCP). MEAAG's mission is to embrace, bridge, and contribute to equity among our diverse communities. Our current members are immigrants or descendants of immigrants from around the broader Middle East, as well as Pakistan, and we are seeking wider representation of southwest Asian heritage. 

MEAAG's tasks include liaison with the County Executive and OCP Director on the needs and concerns of Middle Eastern Americans living and/or working in Montgomery County, including but not limited to advice regarding policy initiatives, budget priorities, economic and other partnership opportunities, and implementation of programs. MEAAG helps educate and bridge ME communities with the non-profit organizations and grant opportunities that are available in the county, e.g., availability of halal meat in MCPS cafeterias, education about Islamic holidays and culture, senior citizen services, and culturally appropriate music and arts programs via Strathmore, Sandy Spring Museum, the libraries and other organizations. We are driven by our communities' needs, from small business development to access to health care, and our members' skills and networks, and we welcome members with knowledge of graphic arts, ME performing arts, and other related skills. 

This position requires someone with good writing skills and adept at summarizing news articles. In the past, Microsoft Word has been used, then docs are saved into PDF form. It is helpful to include hot links to resources on the Internet. The newsletter is published quarterly, delivered electronically via email 3 times a year, and once a year, in the fall, in paper form. It is usually 4-6 pages long, with a few illustrations or graphics. See examples on our website,  http://mcap1.com/mcap/newsletters
Some of the sources for articles are drawn from social media, such as Facebook, so familiarity with FB is very helpful.
Desktop formatting expertise is also helpful.  

Do you enjoy cooking and want to help others polish their cooking skills? SEEC is looking for someone to teach cooking skills and recipes to the people we support  on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30-12:30 at First Alliance Church; 14500 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring MD.  4 to 6 people will be in each class. SEEC will provide everything! 

The first Saturday of every month from 7:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Clifton Park Baptist Church (CBPC) serves the surrounding community through its Project Neighbor Care (PNC) program. Through PNC, residents receive groceries donated through the Capital Area Food Bank, obtain clothing from the CPBC clothes closet, request special prayer, and receive information on additional community resources.  

No Need to register, just show up! Distribution will be outside unless it is raining.

Students can receive SSL Hours!

Volunteer drivers are needed to give safe rides to older adults and adults with disabilities for medical appointments, grocery shopping or other essential errands, worship services, and social outings. When you volunteer to drive for one of the participating programs below, you view and accept ride requests online, at your convenience, and give only the rides that work for you. It's very easy and rewarding, and every ride helps. 

JCA's VillageRides supports the following volunteer transportation programs in Montgomery County, in their efforts to recruit volunteer drivers to help their senior neighbors who are aging in place and adults with disabilities who cannot drive themselves.

To volunteer, please contact JCA VillageRides 301-255-4212 or your nearest volunteer driver organization directly. Contact information for our partners are below.

Bannockburn Neighbors Assisting Neighbors: 301-229-5639

Burning Tree Village: 240-389-3829

Gaithersburg Help: 301-216-2510

Greater Stonegate Village: 240-918-7989

Kemp Mill Village: 301-649-5031

North Chevy Chase Connections: 240-343-2446

Olney Home for Life: 301-446-2512

Parkside Village: 301-284-0560

Potomac Community Village: 240-221-1370

Villages of Kensington: 301-509-0191

Village of Takoma Park: 301-646-2109

WUMCO Help Inc.: 240-972-8481

Join the village movement, and share the journey! Volunteers:

Give the Gift of a Lift and Volunteer to drive today!

EWI engages short-term and long-term volunteers willing to contribute their skills and knowledge to help us empower female entrepreneurs and create an impact. Every year, over 200 volunteers support our mission to unlock the potential of women through the power of entrepreneurship.

Find out more about our positions, requirements, and how to apply below.

Willing to make a difference in empowering women through your leadership, business, and mentoring skills? Mentors are vital to the success of our women entrepreneurs. They provide guidance, support, and encouragement to women students to help them develop and launch micro-businesses. 

Time commitment: presence in  6 classes over 3 months, held on the weekdays in the evening. Length of a class: 2.5 hours.

Share practical experience, knowledge, and wisdom about business topics, including marketing, communication, managing people, using social media, public speaking, leadership skills, and running a business. We’re looking for people willing to share their personal experience, talk about failure, learned lessons, and how to create success in their businesses and their lives. Guest speakers are invited to present in the area of their expertise during one of our entrepreneurship program classes.

Time commitment: one time 2-3 hour commitment on the classes held weekdays in the evenings.

We are looking for experts in business and management to take up a role of the judges during our Business Pitch Celebration held at the end of our entrepreneurial programs. At the end of the program, EWI students showcase what they have learned during the program and graduate by presenting their business plans and pitching their businesses. Judges play an essential role in the process, through evaluating the pitches, providing valuable feedback on the business plans, and supporting young entrepreneurs on their journey of leading a successful business.

Time commitment: one-time 2.5-hour commitment during the Business Pitch celebration

Are you an experienced instructor with a passion for entrepreneurship and an appreciation of multicultural learners? Become an EWI Certified Entrepreneurship Trainer!

Trainers are vital to the success of our women entrepreneurs. They provide critical instruction, keep the classroom engaged and motivated, and ensure the success of all students to help them develop and launch micro-businesses. 

Time commitment: Attend all classes during the entrepreneurship program term (18 classes held twice a week over the course of 3 months). 

We are looking for a volunteer with grant writing skills/experience to write and/or edit grant proposals on an ongoing basis.  We would like to bolster and expand our fundraising efforts to include, more sources, e.g. private foundations, corporations, government contracts, etc.

Serve the organization as member of the Board of Directors to provide oversight, governance, and to serve on one of the committees.

The American Red Cross seeks licensed mental health professionals to serve as volunteers with our team in Disaster Cycle Services.  We’re looking for compassionate and qualified people with a desire to provide Disaster Mental Health services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery.  As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you would help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

Volunteer Responsibilities:  As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you will:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

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.

All you need to participate is a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, and a smile!

Potomac Conservancy provides the equipment and any training necessary before you get started.

Questions?

Contact Weyessa McAlister at community@potomac.org

We can't wait to see you on the river and park trails! 

A Mini Hub is a stock of everyday items that our clients frequently need. We build this stock so that basic items like toiletries or cleaning supplies do not financially strain our clients. Clients ask our staff for access to the Mini Hub where they can “shop” for free!

 We currently have four sites with Mini Hubs:

You can help our clients by re-stocking the Mini Hub of your choosing. How you approach this is up to you! You can focus on collecting multiple of one item, or you can try to collect a smaller amount of every item!

Email volunteer@mcch.net for more details.

House with a Heart is a senior pet sanctuary in Laytonsville, Maryland and is a 501(c)(3) charity. Sanctuary residents are seniors and special needs dogs and cats who have lost their homes through no fault of their own. Once a senior dog or cat becomes a resident, they have a home for life.

We are looking for an outdoor volunteer who is experienced in yard maintenance to help care for the grounds so that our residents have a beautiful safe place to play.

This position is for 3 hours a week Mon – Saturday 11am to 2pm. You choose the day.

Duties: blowing and raking leaves, weeding, mow and edge small yards, trim bushes, watering plants, special projects.

Qualifications:
Must be 18+ yrs old. Hard worker, self motivated, eye for detail, takes pride in their work. This position requires lifting, bending, and stooping.

Purpose: Supports the maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities and fleet at the Silver Spring, MD office.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Carpe Diem Arts, Inc. is looking for a volunteer Development Advisor to join our Board of Directors. They will explore and participate in developing funding opportunities as well as cultivating the donor base relationships.

Responsibilities include:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Carpe Diem Arts is a local and small nonprofit dedicated to connecting people of all ages in the DC metro community to music, dance, and visual arts through regularly occurring events, as well as providing children with opportunities to learn and grow via the arts through summer camps, in-school music instruction, and after-school programming. 

MISSION: Carpe Diem Arts' mission is to inspire creative self-expression that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and builds better futures, while also supporting the livelihoods of master teaching and performing artists who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

VISION: Through shared arts experiences in the visual, literary and performing arts, individuals and groups find common ground, discover new talents and interests, and build lasting relationships. 

VALUES: Our guiding values are social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and joy--- employing the arts to unite, energize and inspire us to create the change we need to see in the world. Bringing the arts to life in ways that matter and make a difference.

On the first Saturday of each month, let us come together to clean up trash and recycling in our community! We will met at Clifton Park Baptist Church at 9am, get our supplies, and spread out. We will end at 11am and have drop off locations for the bags of trash and recycling.

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 Civic Circle seeks a board member to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for civic life and who shares our mission to use music and the arts to empower young students to understand and participate in democracy. This is a chance to join a lively board that includes educators, performing artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders. We are committed to building an inclusive board that reflects the full diversity of Montgomery County, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds and ages to apply.

There is a great deal of excitement and a sense of accomplishment that comes with extinguishing a structure fire, extricating a trapped patient from their vehicle, or saving a patient's life. The satisfaction, camaraderie, and experience received from the fire and rescue service is often beyond description. However, this business is not for everyone. Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians need courage, dedication, assertiveness, and above all a desire to help others in need. Our volunteers perform strenuous work that tests their abilities in uncertain and often hazardous situations. Men and women age 16 and older who are in good physical condition and have the desire to serve as firefighters or EMTs are eligible for membership. Members of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department have nearly endless opportunities for training and advancement. Your advancement is only limited by the level of certification, training, and experience you reach. The commitment to serve as a volunteer firefighter or EMT with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department is a serious decision and should not be made quickly. Once you understand what is involved, we hope you will find that you are able to make the commitment we need to contribute to the safety of the community and its citizens. You will find that participation as a volunteer with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department will be unlike any experience you have had or will ever have.

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

Location: Compass Inc. Main Office 12400 Kiln Court Beltsville, MD Suite A 

Compass, Inc. is a non-profit human services provider supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.   We operate 33 group homes in Maryland with most houses located in Montgomery County.  We also provide employment and meaningful day services.

Establishment of a Human Rights Standing Committee is required by regulation – COMAR 10.22.02.14

Key Responsibilities and Attributes:

Human Rights Standing Committee Meeting Purpose and Objectives:

The Length of Appointment: Standing committee volunteer members may be provided the opportunity to Chair or Co-chair the committee after 6 months as members. We ask that all committee volunteers commit to one year of service.

Time Commitment: Standing Committee meets monthly. Meetings are typically held in the evening on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of every month for 2 to 3 hours.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of computer and data entry. Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability.

Support: Training for this position will be provided. Also, the Director will be available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Compensation: There is no compensation for this position as it is prohibited to pay human right standing committee members. However, a meal and light refreshments are provided during meetings.

Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma but candidates must meet the educational requirements expected for their profession. Prior experience preferred but not necessary. The following areas of profession are preferred but not required:

Have a passion for military families? Looking to gain valuable, real-life experience in a volunteer role? Can’t get enough Facebook in your day? We are looking for YOU to join our dynamic and growing volunteer team!

Our ​Volunteer​ ​Social Media Manager​ will use social media to increase membership in the local area, share events and opportunities for military families and neighbors to get out and connect with each other and their local community, and help increase member engagement. ​This volunteer role requires a one-year commitment to the duties and responsibilities outlined.

What you will be doing:

Creating social media posts for local Chapter through Facebook or other social media

Increasing Chapter engagement, volunteerism and membership through social media

Identifying local and national events and opportunities to share

Responding to Facebook inquiries and escalating them as needed

Working with our Strategic Communications Team and Chapter Director to meet and create communications goals for the Chapter

Creating flyers and registration links for events with guidance from the Chapter Director

To land this volunteer role:

You are familiar with military families and your local community

You are highly skilled and proficient at using social media outlets such as Facebook to reach

members, volunteers, and community members

You have experience working with volunteers

You are confident, a self-starter and skilled in taking initiative

You have excellent written communication skills

You have the ability to commit to carrying out responsibilities for one year

Auxiliary/Administrative members choose to volunteer with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department by contributing their time in the areas like fund-raising, public relations and education, administration, or running Canteen 733. These are vital functions that support the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and its day-to-day operations. People who do not have the desire to participate in emergency operations, or those who cannot meet the physical condition requirements are encouraged to join as Auxiliary/Administrative members. If you have any special skills that could help with the goals of our department, please let us know.

We are always looking for volunteers to spend time helping with trail work, gardening and carpentry skills. We also need volunteers during our retreats to help with activities.

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

Attorneys who have experience representing petitioners at protective order hearings are needed to assist victims of domestic violence in Montgomery County Circuit Court, as well as Rockville and Silver Spring District Courts. If you are interested in assisting victims with obtaining final protective orders, please reach out.

Volunteer is needed to do update and maintenance of data and devices at the CHEER office, and when needed to troubleshoot technology problems. Flexible scheduling. Tasks include: 

Manage CHEER technology account with Tech Soup. Use this account to renew zoom account and Microsoft 365 Business Premium Invoice

Maintain the integrity of the router and CHEER connection to the printers and scanners. Trouble shoot problems when connections are broken and set them up when new ones need to be made.

Maintain security on CHEER owned computers and accounts.

Protect CHEER data integrity and investigate breaches to protect data and restore lost data

Provide advice and recommendations on technology equipment purchases.  Configure new equipment into the system after purchase.

Trouble shoot problems with CHEER owned computers, internet, and phone service. 

Assist CHEER staff in trouble shooting technology questions and problems in conducting CHEER business.

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County has immediate vacancies for board directors.
The term of a member is 2 years not to exceed 6 years. The Conflict Resolution Center of
Montgomery County has immediate opening(s) for professional personnel that can bring value and
make a difference for the citizens of Montgomery County and the mission of CRCMC. If interested.
We also have an opening for a Student Board member, high school sophomore or junior, who
receives community service credits, and gets to be a vital part of peacemaking across the County. I
would encourage you to visit our website at CRCMC.org; forward your resume to our Governance
chairperson, Steven Shapiro, email address is sshapiro@sa-shapiro.com; Dan Max, email address
dmax24@msn.com or Wendell Smoot, email address wsmoot9489@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.

About Us: 

CRCMC is a non-profit organization that provides free conflict resolution services to anyone in Montgomery County, MD. Our mission is to promote and provide collaborative problem solving processes throughout the county. 

Description:

This is an unpaid internship with the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. This opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and better prepare students interested in a public service career. The intern will assist with performing intake sessions with clients to establish their needs and/or provide referrals to outside resources. Chosen applicants will be trained to facilitate all aspects of scheduling mediation sessions for our community mediation program.

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org. We prefer someone who is proficient in MS Office Suite and Google documents, but we are willing to train. You must be reliable, committed, and organized. Learn more about CRCMC at www.crcmc.org.

***Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but it is not a requirement

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County recently added a new member to our team! 

Peacie Peacemaker is out brand new mascot, and we are looking for volunteers to wear the official costume at in-person outreach events, as well as during the production of marketing/ advertisement videos and media. The only limitations for this opportunity would be for height (the volunteer must be at least 5 feet, 6 inches tall).

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org.

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

Village of Takoma Park is always in need of new volunteer drivers!  We offer free rides to Village of Takoma Park members who are disabled or over the age of 55 and either temporarily or permanently unable to drive.   

How does it work?  Our volunteer coordinator sends out periodic emails to all volunteer drivers with information about current ride requests. If a ride fits your schedule, you “accept” the ride and if it doesn't, you just close out the program. There is never any need to explain why you can't take a ride.

What are the requirements for being a volunteer driver?

We ask that you:

Volunteer Position: Transportation - Ride Driver 

Need: Montgomery County office opening Spring 2022. Varies.  Rides are requested primarily during traditional office hours.  Some requests are made for early evenings and weekends. 

Description:  The Ride Driver transports PIC members to non-emergency medical appointments and errands.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ride Driver Criteria: Ride Drivers must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  The Ride Driver will honor the confidentiality of our members and staff and conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate to a business office.

Qualifications:  Must have a good driving record and pass a background investigation. Supervision:  Mobility Staff

Volunteer Position: Member Care - Repairs with Care (RWC)

Need:  RWC volunteers are needed in every area of Montgomery County where requests are made for a “honey do” household chore.  Time is flexible and both men and women, all abilities, are needed.

Job Description:  RWC volunteers will perform honey-do, neighborly handyman repairs as requested by PIC members.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

RWC Volunteer Criteria:  Receive on the job training and shadow members of the Member Care Staff and RWC lead.  Communication with the Member Care Staff will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements.  Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  The receptionist will honor the confidentiality of our members and staff and conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate to a business office.

Qualifications:  RWC volunteers will perform the tasks they say they can perform in a timely manner.  Members do the best they can, based on their own experiences with household repairs.  PIC does not offer “warranties” on repairs.  If the problem persists, we often refer the member to a professional contractor.

Supervision:  These volunteers are monitored by a RWC lead volunteer and Member Care Staff.  The RWC lead may seek the assistance of community groups to perform larger jobs or those that may require specific skills which a group might offer. 

Volunteer Position: Receptionist 

Need:  Partners In Care will be opening a Montgomerty County office Spring 2022. Receptionists are needed for 4 hour shifts, one a.m. and one p.m., Monday through Friday.  Back-up volunteers are needed when regularly scheduled volunteers are not available. 

Job Description:  Receptionists will provide back-up assistance for the staff receptionist.  He/she will answer the phone and offer administrative assistance related to incoming calls and requests at Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. (PIC).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receptionist Criteria:  Receive on the job training by shadowing current volunteer receptionists.  Communication with the Director of Operations and PIC Staff will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements.  Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  The receptionist will honor the confidentiality of our members and staff and conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate to a business office.

Qualifications:  Receptionists should have a pleasant phone presence.  They should hear well and speak clearly.  This position requires patience, as we deal with many members who have special needs.  They should write legibly, be detail oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.  Willingness to learn to navigate the database is a plus.

Supervision: This position reports to Operations Director. 

Volunteer Position: Community Ambassador

Need:  Ambassadors are needed to further Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. (PIC) coverage in the Montgomery County community through professional networking, participation in appropriate health fairs and events related to our mission; and to speak to groups who want to learn about our mission or how to support us.  The time commitment is flexible.

Position Description:  Ambassadors will support PIC staff by representing our organization through various networking opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Ambassador Criteria:  Receive on the job training and shadow Volunteer Coordinator.  Communication with the Volunteer Coordinator will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements.  Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  

Qualifications:  Ambassadors should have some experience with networking; they should be comfortable in group setting and with meeting new people.  They should carry themselves professionally and dress appropriately.

Supervision: This position reports to the Volunteer Coordinator

Bethesda Help Needs Officers of the Day

Our Officers of the Day (ODs) respond to Bethesda-area clients who request food assistance or have other financial needs. This is a contactless position. ODs work at least one day a month from their home or office. They return client calls between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on their assigned work day. ODs screen clients to determine if they are in our service area and eligible for services. They provide referrals in cases where we cannot provide services.

ODs must have a cellphone or landline, access to a computer, and be computer literate. Virtual training is provided. 

Toastmaster is a US headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, leadership skills, and educational and cultural exchange.

Join our virtual Toastmaster Gavel Club ~ every other Wednesday from 7pm to 8:30pm!

Register HERE

This is a joint program with our premier "Leaders in Training" program that is geared to prepare youth for the future by providing participants the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of themselves, their culture, community and identity as young people, to develop personal and collective leadership skills, and to engage in civic responsibility by developing and implementing community projects and initiatives. 

As a Leader in Training/Gavel Club member, you will also have access to the following opportunities:

to achieve the following goals:

For SSL hours, please note the following:

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

Come in and share your musical gifts with the oncology members at Kaiser Permanente Balitmore, MD locations.

Our members love music. We would enjoy listening to your musical instrument indoors. 

Opportunities run Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. You will only need to perform for a minimum of 1 hour.

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

Please note required vaccines:

Looking for program manager with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably STEM majors, or equivalent program management experience of at least four years, preferably in youth or educational environments, strong communication skills, excellent task management skills when working with both internal stakeholders (peers and students) and external customers (parents, principals and school staff). Responsibilities include schedule and communicate program implementation with instructional team including lead instructors, assistants, interns, and volunteers, develop partnerships and maintain communications with schools, parents, community leaders, local STEM enthusiasts, and organizations.  Also, develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of SciTech2U STEM programs, events, and activities; and work with staff on special events to carry out programs at multiple sites.  He/She will maintain close, regular contact with SciTech2U staff (professional and volunteer) to interpret and explain STEM/Education program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. She/he will have the ability to use software such as spreadsheets or apps to manage timelines; analyze and collect data; communicate with team members; and compile regular reports reflecting program activities, attendance, and outcomes. He/she will support instructional team by providing technological and project-based resources to encourage the development of exciting, robust and multi-sensory learning experiences for participants. She/He will communicate essential information in a timely manner and interact diplomatically with people.  He she will support internal and external partners and volunteers to insure coordinated implementation of STEM programs, both virtually and in in-person environment.

This program offers 3 hours (5:00pm~8:10pm) class once a week, every Thursday for 16 weeks from January through May. Elementary students and middle school students attended this program and learning about Korean culture, history, language and paper folding arts. There are three different levels classroom.Need two volunteers for each classroom. Volunteers must speak English.If he or she speaks Korean welcomes. we will train all the volunteers.

Take an active role in your community and serve a non-profit organization’s board which provides invaluable support to young adults with disabilities striving to live independently.

Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) is a nonprofit organization based in DC and Maryland that provides services and supports adults with Down Syndrome, Autism, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (self-advocates) to live independently.

ILO is a coalition comprised of Self-Advocates, Participating Families, ILO Staff, Executive Director, and a Board of Directors.  Together we create supportive communities of peers and caring people who help self-advocates transition to independent living.

Our goal is the utmost independence and self-reliance possible, with a safe network of support when it’s needed for our self-advocates.

If you have an interest, previous experience serving on a board or experience in disability advocacy, business development, fundraising, human resources, finance, affordable housing or any other talents or abilities you feel would be useful to our organization, please contact us at info@ilonow.org. We need your help!

 The Board of Directors of Integrated Living Opportunities is responsible for:

Individual Responsibilities of Board Members:

Individuals serving on the Board of Directors of Integrated Living Opportunities are responsible for:

Share your love of books with a young reader! Power Readers mentors are paired with a local elementary school student for weekly, hour-long reading sessions. No curriculum or lesson plan is required-- just connecting over a good book. Mentors are needed for weekly sessions with students at Leleck Elementary School in Silver Spring! Sign up today to be matched with a student in need of reading support. Find out more and sign up on our website: https://everybodywinsdc.org/power-readers/

Do you want to directly help adults with autism get a job? Job seekers with autism are among the many unemployed right now facing extra challenges and can use your help! Apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/ 

We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. 

The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

We are looking for responsible and dedicated adult volunteers with a passion for community service to join our heath care teams.

Whether you want to give back to the community, need to complete service hours, or simply enjoy meeting new people and making new friends, our volunteer program offers many opportunities to fit your talents, skills, and interests.

Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest health care organizations in the Mid-Atlantic States with a rich heritage and commitment to providing affordable high-quality health and life care. Our volunteers are a vital part of our mission to improve the health of our community.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers
Volunteer assignments are non-clinical and non-clerical, and may include:

Volunteer Requirements:

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.

Got cat food?  The Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition is a non-profit, all volunteer organization which works to find humane and effective solutions to help community cats -- outside cats living in colonies managed by caretakers. One of our projects is to collect and distribute cat food to community cat colony caretakers on a quarterly basis. All the food we distribute is donated or bought with donated funds. We are seeking volunteers to collect cat food from retail stores or to hold cat food drives at their school, church, etc.!  We also welcome volunteer help on the day of the cat food distribution to the colony caretakers. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Online Volunteer Form HERE.

The UpCounty Consolidation Hub, located in Germantown, distributes food and other essential items to families in need in the Upper Montgomery County area. 

Volunteers are needed to deliver the food boxes on Thursdays from 11:00 - 12:00 pm.

Volunteer to Deliver Food

Volunteers are needed to deliver the food boxes Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 - 1:00 pm.

Volunteer to Pack Food Boxes

Use the links above to learn more and to register to help! PLEASE NOTE: You will need to BOTH respond to this inquiry and register directly the website. Otherwise you are not yet registered to help!

ALL VOLUNTEERS must: 1. be 18 years or older and able to work independently,  2. show proof that they are fully vaccinated, (including boosters, if eligible) wear double masks while in the HUB space and 3. have the ability to lift 25 lbs.   

Contact Carina at carnaiz@blackrockcenter.org for more information or with any questions.

The FCAME is the local affiliate of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to providing people with information about options for planning and arranging after-death care, and protecting their rights as consumers. We advocate locally for fair practices in the funeral industry by monitoring state regulations and legislation, and submitting testimony to the state legislature and governing bodies on behalf of consumers. We maintain an informative web site, and answer email inquiries submitted through the web site. We meet several times a year either virtually or at a board member's home on Saturday mornings but most of our activity is done by our volunteers working independently from home between our meetings. We provide information on topics related to after-death care, including the relative costs of area funeral services on our web site. We are currently seeking volunteers to help us with our ongoing work in a variety of roles, including advocacy, research, and writing, but the best way to become involved is to attend one of our board meetings to get acquainted with our work and find out if any of our needs match your interests and skills at that time.

Proficiency with the English language is required, but volunteers with a second language and ideas about how we might reach out to minority groups would be welcomed. No specific training is required but volunteers will find they quickly become sophisticated in matters relating to after-death care by participating in discussions at board meetings and reading the information on our website.

Support families overcoming homelessness and give back to your local community! This opportunity provides a meaningful way for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families experiencing homelessness.

Help lead fun activities during Fam-Club with the residents at The Triumph on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday nights! The Triumph is our short-term family housing site in Ward 8, Washington, DC. 

Fam-Club Volunteers will: Facilitate activities including arts & crafts, games, and playtime for residents of all ages. Help with setup and cleanup of Fam-Club activity room. 

We welcome individuals as well as community, school, and corporate groups to volunteer. Fam-Club can accommodate individuals or groups of up to 4 people. 

Please sign up here 

***All volunteers must be at least 14 years old and have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.  All group members must register individually. Volunteers are not required to attend a separate volunteer orientation to participate in this opportunity.***

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.

Future Stars Sports is seeking volunteer Sport Photographer/Videographer for Local Non-Profit’s Youth Sports Organization in Clarksburg, MD.

Personal Qualities Needed-

- Ability to take high quality photographs.
- Familiarity with live action photography or a willingness to learn.
- Committed & reliable.- Understanding of & interest in sport is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Capture in photograph or video local youth games, tournaments, team pictures and events when available.

About Us:

Future Stars Sports is a Non- Profit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Youth Sports Organization ran by Coach Carroll located in Clarksburg, Maryland. Our training programs are designed for kids 8 and above. We offer a competitive and fun atmosphere with a focus on learning fundamental basketball skills, defensive strategies, ball handling, while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, team work, discipline, respect and sportsmanship. 

Organization Mission:

Our mission is to provide a healthy balance of active play and socialization amongst peers, while giving back to our Community while promoting physical fitness. We strive to instill  character, sportsmanship, athletic fundamentals and academic strength with on focus peer-community engagement.

* Must have a clean background check through Checkr

Complete Volunteer Intake Form

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.

Future Stars Sports is seeking volunteer Head Coaches for our Boys 6th and 7th Basketball teams. We are in need of volunteers looking to contribute their time, resources an expertise to teaching the fundamental of youth basketball. 

Positions Include:

Coaching commitment include depicting examples of good character as a role model for the players, with a focus on helping players develop and improve there basketball skills awhile implementing positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents. 

Practice : Weekly Evenings (1-1.5 hours)

Games: Saturday / Sunday (1-2hours)

Basketball experience not required but a plus+

Must have a clean background check through Checkr

Complete Volunteer Intake Form

Future Stars Sports is seeking volunteer coaches for its male and female youth basketball teams. We are in need of volunteers looking to contribute their time, resources an expertise to teaching the fundamental of youth basketball. 

Positions Include:

Coaching commitment include depicting examples of good character as a role model for the players, with a focus on helping players develop and improve there basketball skills awhile implementing positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents. 

Practice : Weekly Evenings (1-1.5 hours)

Games: Saturday / Sunday (1-2hours)

Basketball experience not required but a plus+

Must have a clean background check through Checkr

Complete Volunteer Intake Form

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.

Pets for Vets is looking for assistants to assist with our 10 step match making process. Assistants will accompany the trainer to meetings with the Veterans to learn more about their story and what they are looking for in an animal. They will also assist in helping find the perfect animal to meet that Veterans needs.  Assistants also join the trainer on match day when the Veteran sees the trained animal for the first time.

Pets for Vets specifically chooses each animal based on the Veterans needs.  We are looking for volunteers to assist with photographing and videoing the assessment tests of each animal in the shelters.  Additionally, we need photography and video on the match making day when the trained animal is paired with the Veteran. 

Volunteer coaches are paired one-on-one with our athletes for individualized activities that appeal to the athlete's personal interests. Activities take place in a group setting. Athletic equipment--basketballs, soccer balls, scooters, hula hoops, and much, much more--are provided. Volunteers will help with several sessions be paired with a new athlete at each. Come prepared to have fun.

SESSIONS RUN at Tilden Middle School (6300 Tilden Lane, Rockville, MD) every Sunday. Please see our upcoming schedule and register for events where you can definitely help and commit to the program time frame. Please register only if you can stay for the entire session.

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.

Each week, our Baby Essentials Program gives out thousands of diapers to families who need them. The program is an asset to the community and promotes healthy babies throughout Gaithersburg. We are currently doing a diaper drive and looking for donations for diapers sizes 6 and 7, as well as baby wipes. These are the sizes that are often in short supply. Please drop diapers off at 13 Firstfield Rd. Gaithersburg, MD during normal business hours. There is a black bin in the lobby where we will be collecting these donations. Thank you for your collaboration and for supporting babies here in our community. 

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

Ongoing need for 4-5 concerts in the 22-23 season spread across in October, December, February and April or May. Concerts are held in Rockville. Ushers needed to assist in setting up, ushering, assisting patrons use QR codes to see the program and to make donations, and break down after the concert. Concerts are on selected Saturday evenings in Rockville. There will be 4-5 opportunities a season (Oct-April or May)

SSL Hours available. 

Great opportunity for HS age instrumental music student to hear live classical music and see their instrument engage with a larger orchestra, while helping present a local gem to the Montgomery County community, AND helping raise money to support our own county orchestra and NIH Charities such as the Children's Inn.  

Please email Manager jane.deangeli@outlook.com for information about this opportunity. Include your name, High School, instrument if applicable, email and cell. 

Ushers will be asked to dress in black for the concert and of course wear a mask.  Where we used to have just one concert we now have two. Capacity is limited to 300 per concert to allow for some spacing between attending groups. We are not handing out programs  - we have QR codes now for both the program and donations. We are doing a shorter program with no intermission.  All musicians are vaccinated and will wear a mask. 

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.

Assist the TP/SS Campus pack Manna Sacks for Arcola Elementary School. We must pack 140 sacks biweekly. Packing occurs on Monday - Wednesday biweekly, 8:30am - 5pm in ST 214. Contact Schnell Garrett at schnell.garrett@montgomerycollege.edu for questions.

Regular social contact is critical, but especially hard to find for people who are homebound. Many of our clients are in need of this crucial social support. Volunteers are needed to make friendly calls to our clients and check on their well being. Volunteers can give back and help support a client in need from the comfort of their home.

Volunteers commit to 10-30 minute friendly, social phone conversations once a week at a time that is mutually agreeable to both you and your client. We are seeking volunteers interested in making a long term commitment (2 months are more). Training will be provided.    

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

The Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Montgomery, Howard and Frederick Counties seeks adult volunteer partners to serve as the face of the Red Cross in Montgomery County.

Purpose: Connect the American Red Cross to the Montgomery County community, helping to build capacity to deliver the local Red Cross mission.

Time Commitment:

Qualifications:

Hedgesville Hounds Inc. is seeking foster homes for the wonderful, deserving dogs and puppies in our care.  Your primary responsibility is to provide love, safety, observation, and guidance to your foster dog - or, as we say in our group, you provide love and groceries.  All veterinary care is paid for by Hedgesville Hounds, including preventative care such as heart worm preventative and flea and tick preventative.  In cases where special dietary or other needs exist, Hedgesville Hounds will also cover those expenses.  The main cost incurred by a foster is for food, but there may be other incidentals such as toys and transportation.  

Please take a moment to read the frequently asked questions about fostering on our website.

https://hedgesvillehounds.wixsite.com/home/fostering

An application must be completed and approved to foster for us.  We use the same application for a foster as we do for an adopter.  Here is a link to the application:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecCc1ahjYQ9wLAzg7-n5VdaFQmxrAej-w3--E4IybCkvKOfw/viewform

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

Future Stars Sports is a Non- Profit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Youth Sports Organization ran by Coach Carroll located in Clarksburg, Maryland. Our training programs are designed for kids 8 and above. We offer a competitive and fun atmosphere with a focus on learning fundamental basketball skills, defensive strategies, ball handling, while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, team work, discipline, respect and sportsmanship. 

Organization Mission: 

Our mission is to provide a healthy balance of active play and socialization amongst peers, while giving back to our Community while promoting physical fitness for an under resourced communities with a mission to build character, sportsmanship, athletic fundamentals and academic strength with on focus peer-community engagement. 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Volunteers will be responsible for depicting  examples of will good character and role model for the players, while helping players develop a positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents.

Our Organization Volunteer Opportunities: Complete Volunteer Intake Form

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.

Purpose: As an American Red Cross volunteer, assist with tasks in a clinical setting and support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. Help enhance the morale of patients.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

At least 4+ hours per week, for at least 1 year, Monday- Friday during business hours.

Application Instructions:

1. Create a Red Cross ID.

2. Complete all steps of the application including uploading photo ID, authorizing a background check, and reviewing wavier forms.

3. Respond to an email from the Volunteer Services team to set up a brief phone interview

Want to make a difference in your community and help your neighbors in need?  Looking for a fun, creative, engaging and totally rewarding volunteer opportunity?  Here it is! 

Celestial Manna's primary mission is to feed the hungry by providing them with free food which is locally donated.  Our organization feeds over 20,000 of the most vulnerable families in Montgomery County and the DC metro area monthly.

We need a volunteer to assist in managing our communications department including our social media, marketing and blogging.   This individual will help advance Celestial Manna's online presence and promote our social mission by helping create and maintain blogs, scheduling daily feeds on Twitter and Instagram and helping to maintain the official Facebook page as well as help organize online fundraisers. 

Job Title

Marketing and Social Media Specialist

Reports To

Executive Director, Celestial Manna

Other Key Contacts

Board of Directors, Webmaster, Volunteer Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications include:

Organizational skills

Experience of marketing and social media, either through education, work or volunteering

Familiarity with using social media and other online tools to generate interest on a project

Be a good communicator 

Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus

Interest in resolving food security and poverty issues in her/his community

Ability to express ideas articulately and persuasively in person and in writing

Understanding and commitment to appropriately handling sensitive information 

Working Conditions:

The Marketing and Social Media Specialist will work from home and must have a home computer with up-to-date software needed to perform the work, and high-speed Internet access. 

At least 10 hours a week to start.  To perform this role well, a person must also be willing to expand his or her knowledge of the mission of Celestial Manna and contribute time to other activities such as food drives, ad hoc editing requests, and new technology training.

18 and older

The Gaithersburg Youth Club (GYC) is a City of Gaithersburg recreation program for students in grades 6-8. Membership includes admission to Robertson Park & Olde Towne Youth Centers, after school activities, field trips, and volunteer opportunities. These volunteer opportunities include: -Reading to younger children at the library. -Car washes -Environmental clean-ups -Intergenerational programs at retirement/nursing homes -Letters to veterans -Creating public service announcements broadcast via podcast series online -Assisting in supervision of younger participants during recreational activities, special events, and field trips -Holiday cards for hospice & nursing homes -Making toys for animal shelter -Preparing meals for homeless shelters -Serving food at local food banks/soup kitchens -Participation in youth advisory committees -Support volunteer roles at Holiday Giving & City festivals -Assisting in tasks to prepare for City events and City-sponsored activities.

Volunteers must be GYC members. GYC membership is associated with an annual fee of $20 for City of Gaithersburg residents and $25 for non-residents. Students must be in grades 6-8 to register. Students must abide by the GYC rules and regulations during their participation in volunteer activities.  Visit our website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov, keyword search "GYC" to download the membership registration form and calendar.  Email jake.hersom@gaithersburgmd.gov with questions.

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

The Student Union is a high school club sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg. Students must be in grades 9-12 to become a member and registration is $10/year for City residents and $15/year for non-residents. Membership includes admission to after school programs at Bohrer Park, access to the Olde Towne & Robertson Park Youth Centers, field trips, and volunteer opportunities. These volunteer opportunities include: -Tree plantings -Car washes -Environmental clean-ups -Intergenerational programs at retirement/nursing homes -Assist in supervision of younger participants during recreational activities, special events, field trips, and at the Youth Centers -Making toys for animal shelter -Preparing meals for homeless shelters -Serving food at local food banks/soup kitchens -Participation in youth advisory committees -Assist in tasks to prepare for City events and City-sponsored activities -Support volunteers at Holiday Giving programs, Homeless Resource Fair, & City festivals (Winter Lights, Oktoberfest, Book Festival, SummerFest)

Volunteers must be active members of the Student Union (grades 9-12 and are expected to follow the City's rules and regulations during their participation in volunteer programs.  Visit our website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov, keyword search "Student Union" to download the membership registration form and calendar.  Email studentunion@gaithersburgmd.gov with questions.

The primary duty of the volunteer is to assist the paid counselors with the overall supervision of the participants at the camps to ensure their safety and positive experience. The CITs are primarily responsible for helping with an assigned group of campers whereas the IRVs work one-on-one with an individual camper with disabilities to help facilitate the participant's inclusion into the program. Volunteers must be 14 years old or have completed 8th grade in order to participate. All volunteers must attend a mandatory training.

https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/youth-teen-activities/summer-camps/volunteer-opportunities