Needs From: MC Serves!

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:

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

Role:  To serve as a link between Who Will Let the Dogs Out and one or more of our 50 rescue/shelter partners around the southeastern US; learn about and advocate for their needs; share their good news, challenges and best practices on our social media, newsletter, website and Resource Guide. 

Preparation: Review shelter’s website and social media; review information about them on our website; send an email introduction to our shelter contact; schedule an introductory call with your shelter point person; subscribe to the shelter newsletter if one is available.

Sample Tasks: Ensure that the shelter’s Amazon, Chewy and other wish lists are up to date; check their social media posts at least twice weekly; share the shelter's news/needs and clever/successful fundraising, program, and practices with our social media, newsletter and Resource Guide teams; help network to fulfill a particular need such as food, beds or chew toys.

*Updated September 2022

Montgomery County Community Action Agency's(CAA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)  program is currently looking for volunteers for the upcoming tax season.  CAA VITA has been assisting Montgomery County Residents for the past 25+ years. CAA VITA will be following a Hybrid model, we will be completing in-person sessions and VIRTUAL sessions. We provide all the materials and training to ALL volunteers, we only required a 3/4-hour commitment a week during tax season. We are flexible with the hours and volunteers can choose any of the various locations.  Starting in 2022, our program is authorized for MCPS SSL hours. 

The VITA program is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season (January – April 2023) to serve as:

For those interested in any of the volunteer opportunities listed above, please contact the VITA program at 240-777-1123 or at VITA@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Assist the newsletter editor to conceptualize, outline and gather news, information and resources for each month's newsletter.

Gather ideas and news articles from board members and volunteers; edit articles; add pictures and links; suggest ideas for changes/innovations to editor and the board.

Greater Sandy Spring Green Space holds conservation easements on more than 10 properties located in northeast Montgomery County. We visit these properties annually to verify that the terms of the easement are being kept. The work includes walking through the property, which can be open fields, overgrown fields, or woods.

Develop and maintain professional contacts for referral of potential members.

Explore marketing opportunities.

Assist with dissemination of promotional materials.

Can be done from home.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Pj8wZsyl0yoqNrMhEG_VDEmLCXjX5sp/view?usp=sharing

Our Mission

ElevateHER is a workforce development and community health organization that puts Black and Latina women to work in safe technology-enabled jobs serving their own communities with cultural competence.

ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (the Board)

The Board of Directors, acting as a single entity, is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization.  Individual board members have an obligation to uphold the standards of conduct set for them by the board and applicable laws.

The Board as a whole has the following responsibilities:

Individual Directors have the following responsibilities:

Time Commitments

Directors will participate in person or virtually (as health conditions and guidelines dictate) at Board meetings at least six times each year.  More frequent meetings (e.g., every month) are required during early phases of organizational development 2020-2023.  All directors will participate in person at the annual meeting at which elections are held.  Meetings will take place in the Washington, DC area.  Virtual participation will be allowed as available and needed.  

Committee meeting schedules will be determined by committee members.

Financial Commitment

An annual financial commitment is expected as an investment in the Mission each year by each Director.  The amount is based on ability to pay and may be paid monthly or in full at once.

Attention all high school students in the DMV: are you interested in volunteering and fundraising for a local health-based organization? Look no further to Hope for Henry's Teen Board! Hope for Henry's Teen Board is comprised of a group of high school students committed to giving their time and talent to advance Hope for Henry's mission to reinvent the pediatric patient experience at hospitals nationwide. The focus of the Teen Board will be primarily on fundraisings such as the annual 5k, March Madness, Toy Drive, and Hope for Henry Sweet Treats. If you are interested, the application can be found here and is due on or before August 24, 2022 at 5pm! 

The time commitment will be about 5-10 hours per month, all time spent with the Teen Board is eligible to be considered SSL Volunteer hours. 

**If the student wishes to be considered for SSL Volunteer Hours as a member of the Hope for Henry Teen Board; Hope for Henry follows MCPS SSL Guidelines for any aspect of Teen Board work that is done virtually: 

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.

The Latino Student Fund is inviting the 50+ and retirees to volunteer in assisting non-English speakers learn or master the English language. If you always had a passion for teaching this is the opportunity you have been searching for - come join us!

Skills Needed:

Thank you and we look forward to having you on board.

3 times each year: update sport season information

5 or 6 times a year: add events to our Home Page

High School and College volunteers needed to assist Lead Coaches in after-school sports programs at elementary schools in Montgomery County. Volunteers will assist Coaches with instruction and lead small groups as necessary. Sports include basketball, soccer, dance & cheer, flag football, and martial arts. Experience in a specific sport is not necessarily required. 

Volunteers must have transportation to and from sites and be available between 3-5 pm on weekdays. Specific times will vary according to the particular school site. 

Looking for High School and College volunteers to help teach elementary-aged children the game of Chess. Medium to high-level chess experience preferred. Volunteers would need to be available from 3:45-5:15 on weekdays. Volunteers need to provide their own transportation to elementary school locations.  

The reading department at Forest Oak Middle School (FOMS) is seeking one or two volunteers to help middle schoolers in a reading classroom once a week. I teach middle school reading, which includes phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, and writing. Most of my students have been diagnosed with Dyslexia, an auditory processing disorder, a language processing disorder, or other disabilities that make reading difficult. The volunteer would read a chapter book or picture book for 10 minutes while students listen. Making sure students are participating on the phonics software is another job that the volunteer will handle. I would remain in the classroom and pull students 1-on-1 to help them with their individual reading goals. We need MC student volunteers for 2 to 3 hours once a week (1 or 2 days a week), starting in September. School hours are 8-3 pm. If the Montgomery College student is here during breakfast and lunch hours, you may get free meals. 

We are looking for foster homes for approximately 3-6 months to house an animal while the trainer is training the animal for the Veteran.  You would need to allow the trainer consistent access to the animal for training.  Each animal is specifically selected for each Veterans individual needs/desires. All animals selected are non aggressive and good with other animals, kids, and people. 

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

Mini-Musicals on the Move® is looking for men ages 21 and older with strong singing voices to play leading roles. Mini-Musicals on the Move® performs abbreviated musicals (complete with costumes, props, and some dancing) for senior living facilities in the Washington D.C. metro area – it’s a great way to give back to the community!  You will perform about once a month. All roles are volunteer and unpaid.

If interested, please email auditions@minimusicalsonthemove.com for more information and to schedule an in-person audition. Proof of full vaccination and at least one booster required at time of audition. Auditions will be arranged based on availability, preferably Sept. 16, 7-9 pm, or Sept. 17, 4-6 pm.

Further information about the group can be found at https://minimusicalsonthemove.com/  or on our Facebook page.  Mini-Musicals on the Move® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About the Department of Housing and Community Affairs

DHCA works to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing, maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition, preserve the safety and quality of residential and commercial areas, ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants, and support the success of common ownership communities – all with a focus on reducing racial inequities and climate change impacts.

About the Volunteer Position

Benefits of the volunteer position include gaining valuable work experience, building career networks, exploring career options, and gaining on the job training. The Volunteer may tailor their projects based on their personal interest.

Examples of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Volunteer position can be part time or full time with a flexible schedule. Our office is located at 1401 Rockville Pike, 4th floor, Rockville, MD 20852.

Application Process

Please send email with resume to Jade Yan at Xiaoyu.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Please find below a list of virtual/remote opportunities for volunteers to continue reminding Seniors that we are grateful for them. Hospital patients and staff will be heartened by your music and stories.  These activities are designed to be completed in the safety of your home during Quarantine for the time being (ending when MCPS and all MD/VA schools return to normal status). If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the following steps:

Here is a list of many different virtual/remote opportunities that you can complete until schools return to normal status:

1.  Find music that has great meaning for the seniors (songs from 1940’s to 1990’s).  Use the time you would ordinarily spend practicing for an event to learn at least one or two songs. You will be ready to share these favorite songs when the doors open again. During this Fall season, add Fall and Winter repertoire to your list of music to bring after Quarantine. (1 SSL hour)

2.  Draw a picture depicting the Summer season for the seniors.  Include a crossword puzzle for them to keep their minds sharp. Write a rhyme and picture.  Reflect on their importance to your life by their great contributions through history (from 1940’s to the present).  Send these to the Teen Communications Intern for the Foundation. There have been many adventures from your generous, heroic efforts, and they are so beautiful to read.  Sharing your thoughts with other volunteers will embolden them to overcome their fear and hesitancy.  Sharing them with adults and seniors reminds the seniors that they are important.  It is their privilege to pass down to YOU the great work ethic, sense of purpose, and experiences in grappling with emergencies that they have learned during their lifetime.  During this silence from seeing them, we will ask the Communications Intern to receive these writings and place them on Facebook. Most seniors have access to Facebook.  They can see their young music friends’ messages of concern and of thanks for their lives.  We will also mail your messages to them either via email or USPS. (.5 SSL hour)

3.  Make and send your music video of music in public domain on YouTube performances. We will offer your music to the Activity Directors (of seniors facilities) as Virtual Live Performance.  You are allowed to speak clearly your message to seniors:  “I miss seeing you, so I would like to play this song for you now…..”. (1 SSL hour)

4. Write a thoughtful, encouraging email message to a senior.   Let the senior know how he or she has reminded you of courage and strength during hard times.

You may refer to the Beethoven story written and illustrated below by Faber Piano Adventures.  (See web site below on this email message.)

https://beethoven.pianoadventures.com/?mc_cid=fe4353e2fc&mc_eid=4e5fc455a7

Tell him or her that you are studying about another hero (besides the senior) who has helped you.  In other words, share with seniors in an email message to them to encourage them to be strong and to have hope.  

Send your letter to the Program Manager: programs.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.  She will send your letter or story to the seniors in all of the places where we play music.  They will see our video playlist too and will look forward to the time when COVID is over and we will return to them. 

1.5 SSL per email letter.  5 full paragraphs of expressive, encouraging connection between the struggles of Beethoven’s life challenges and your experience so far in the pandemic of 2020.

5.  Write (and or) illustrate a particular memorable moment when you played music at a hospital.  Perhaps someone came up to you and thanked you.  Maybe a family had just heard a very sad prognosis, or a family was happily bringing home a newborn baby, or another family was bringing home a loved one from a hospital stay.  As they always do, they stopped to hear your music.  Another time, perhaps you saw people enter the lobby through the big doors and turn toward the music and sigh a deep breath of hope and courage.  Write a descriptive piece on this.  Your writing may bring peace of mind to someone in a senior facility or a hospital who cannot express the sadness or the despair.  Stories are the best medicine for reminding us of the inestimable value of paying forward our hope for others through music. (1 SSL hour)

6. Write about your Piano Pals® or Guitar Pals® or Reading Express® experiences. Your Reflections may be about a particular life lesson you gained in this setting.  Tell about how your Title 1 student saw the world through his or her eyes.  Your writing may reflect (1) a change in your idea of community service, (2) what you discovered that you did not know before you taught (Write about this in regard to the children whom you are serving), and/or (3) the importance of music in the lives of the children you are working with.  It may include a particularly difficult challenge that you faced or are facing in working with children. The piece may be about how you discovered a side of yourself you had not known before these music classes.  Relate how you would like to take what you learned into the world to share with others and to serve again. (1 SSL hour)

7.  Assemble USBs for shipments to NYC's First Responders as well as hospital patients.  Place USB into plastic pouches with inserts as a donation (1 SSL hour per 100 USBs)

   Design CHEERFUL THANK YOU cards for hospitals, First Responders, and the military families that will receive Tacy  Foundation USBs  at Fisher Houses, and First Responders. (1 SSL hour for 15 cards)

9.  The Reading Express Virtual Library:  Make a video recording of a children's book, a fairy tale, or Your Own Storybook of holidays in your family.  Show the pictures on the camera as you read the book.  No matter how difficult life becomes and how trapped a child feels, he or she can go anywhere in the universe with a book or story.  Reading to a child can take him anywhere, bring her hope and joy in any life situation. BE SURE THE STORY IS IN PUBLIC DOMAIN or contact the publisher directly first to receive written permission to make a video of the story.  (1 hour SSL)   

11.  Virtual Live Music via YouTube Video Concerts (in Virginia & Maryland) of  Music.  Prepare songs to play live on YouTube.  Chief Interns will place on a private playlist.  45-minute programs are to be sent to Seniors Facilities that request video to be viewed at any time that is convenient for each facility.  Look for Signup.com opportunities.  Prepare any classical and or public domain songs to cheer each listener!  1.5 hour SSL Credit.

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. 

Echelon Academy needs a volunteer receptionist for our school.  This position requires phone services and message taking, hours from 8:30-3:30pm, or any time frame that works best for you.  You will work in a wonderful environment with smiling facings of students.  You may also greet visitors and a few clerical duties. (library, copying, filing).  Thank you.

We are currently looking for volunteers who are interested in sharing their talents and interests and hobbies with our seniors here at our community. Whether its playing an instrument, singing a song, simple conversation or playing a game. Whatever your passion, we would love for you to bring that skill here at our community! 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start Date: August 20, 2022

Virtual Volunteer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, two professional references, and two writing samples to peopleculture_team@sgapleaders.org by August 18, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Administrator. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

Echelon is seeking a pottery instructor.  We have brand new equipment.  Instruction will be for 10 students or less.  

Explore middle school novels with a small group of middle school students. You will also be able to assist them with their writing assignments as they react to their readings.

We have a wonderful opportunity to provide an elementary student with early academic and social support.  This position requires daily student service to help with organization, reading, staying on tasks, encouraging positivity, and better social awareness.  You will team with the Classroom Teacher. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and pass a background check.

Volunteers keep ReStore® going! Habitat for Humanity ReStores® are looking for volunteer Assistant Truck Drivers to accompany our Habitat Driver on donation pick-ups.  The Assistant will ride with the Habitat Driver as a passenger.  Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift at least 50lbs. While out in the Habitat truck, the Assistant follows the direction of the truck driver.  Please contact our Volunteer Services Supervisor, Sandra Limjuco with questions or interest. 

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

To become a volunteer, you must: 

KindWorks will safely clear your data from used laptops and refurbish them to give to students and families in need (for their classes, work and to stay healthfully connected).

As a general rule, we accept computers that are newer than 2008, including: 

(Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP are too old)

Working iPads or tablets can be accepted, but please remove your iPad from your iCloud (and FindMyPhone app) prior to donating: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211149    

check a more complete listing of what we can accept on our website: https://www.dokindworks.org/kindnetworks-digital-empowerment-initiative/

If your company/organization/family wants to donate such machines, please reach out to deb.lang@DoKindWorks.org to arrange - and Thanks!!

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

Patient Care Volunteers will be assigned to hospice patients in their own home or in facilities where the patient lives. Volunteers become important team members in delivering a holistic approach to hospice patients and their families.

After completing our comprehensive training program, Patient Care Volunteers will provide direct service as an integral part of the Hospice team. This could include:

Volunteers are matched with patients with similar interests to provide companionship, respite and support for the patient and family. Volunteers are diverse, with their own set of skills (just like our patients). Whether you have been a homemaker, in the health profession, a CEO or have nursed a family member through a terminal illness your care and empathy is much appreciated.    

**Our agency is following the CDC social distancing guidelines, click here to learn more.   

Veteran Volunteers needed! Holy Cross Hospice offers an opportunity to support and honor your fellow Veterans receiving Hospice Care. Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with other Veterans, which is why they are vital to ensuring our veteran patients get the extra attention they deserve. Various activities our Veteran volunteers assist our program include:

After completing our comprehensive training program, Veteran volunteers will be assigned to hospice patients in their own home or in facilities where the patient lives. Veteran volunteers become important team members in delivering a holistic approach to our Veteran hospice patients and their families.

Serving Veterans, the same way they have served us.

For more information, please visit our Website

https://www.trinityhealthathome.org/maryland/holy-cross-home-care-and-hospice/about-us/

**Our agency is following the CDC social distancing guidelines, click here to learn more.   

After completing our comprehensive training program, volunteers will be assigned to hospice patients in their own home or in facilities where the patient lives. Volunteers become important team members in delivering a holistic approach to hospice patients and their families.

Administrative Volunteers provide in-office support to the Hospice team. This could include:

Filing, collating, mailings, phone support, etc…

Assist with Hospice fundraising projects and efforts

Participate on the community speakers’ bureau to help with education and recruitment efforts

Volunteers are diverse, with their own set of skills (just like our patients). Whether you have been a homemaker, in the health profession, a CEO or have nursed a family member through a terminal illness your care and empathy is much appreciated.

**Our agency is following the CDC social distancing guidelines, click here to learn more.    

Do you want to be part of a team who is changing the world? Our small non-profit is working with Jewish women in across the US and helping them to navigate through the challenges of their unplanned pregnancy before and after birth. 

We are seeking a Bookkeeping / Quickbooks expert volunteer who is detail oriented, tech competent (saavy not necessary) to help us track and manage the grants and financial aid we are distributing to our clients. 

If you would like to offer your skills and talents-  we will gladly accept them! 

Looking for an adult volunteer interested in serving as our organization's Social Media Content Manager. The job responsibilities will include producing marketing advertisement to align with our organization and brand, writing blog posts about industry-related topics and promoting our content on social media. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with Instagram, Facebook, Digital Publishing and generating traffic and leads for new business.

Villages of Kensington (VoK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit Montgomery County Age-Friendly organization run by residents in the 20895 ZIP code.  Our mission is to build a supportive, diverse, inter-generational network of neighbors helping neighbors to remain in their homes and stay engaged in their community. Traditionally, VoK provides services and supports for older adults living in our community including transportation to medical and similar appointments and shopping, occasional in-home assistance with chores, friendly visits, and technology assistance to our members, and educational and social activities.  We’re looking for individuals who share our vision to join our Board of Directors.  Board members are also expected to be(come) a member of VoK.

VoK's Board is a working as opposed to a governance Board.  Board members are expected to volunteer a minimum of 5-10 hours per month, including 2 hours each month at our Board meeting, although the number of hours is variable according to committee and other activities.  Board members plan and participate in social activities, committees, and governance; recruit new VoK members & volunteers; and participate in the growth and success of this important community non-profit organization.  We'd love to chat with you if you are interested in learning more.

For more information, please visit www.villagesofkensingtonmd.org

Villages of Kensington (VoK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit Montgomery County Age-Friendly organization run by residents in the 20895 ZIP code.  Our mission is to build a supportive, diverse, inter-generational network of neighbors helping neighbors to remain in their homes and stay engaged in their community. VoK offers two types of programming: Services and Social/Educational.  The Services component is for those members (typically older adults) who may need a ride or help with home-related tasks.  Our volunteers help members with rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and simple tasks around the house.  As COIVID-19 vaccination rates have increased, so too have member requests for rides.

We are in search of a few volunteers who could assist a couple times a month driving an older VoK member to appointments or errands.  Typically it is to the doctor, physical therapist, grocery store, etc.   Usually, the sporadic requests for help are for a time during the regular work week.    

Please see our website for more information - www.villagesofkensingtonmd.org

Contact us to see how we could "fit."

Villages of Kensington (VoK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit Montgomery County Age-Friendly organization run by residents in the 20895 ZIP code.  Our mission is to build a supportive, diverse, inter-generational network of neighbors helping neighbors to remain in their homes and stay engaged in their community. VoK offers two types of programming: Services and Social/Educational.  The Services component is for those members (typically older adults) who may need a ride or help with home-related tasks.  Our volunteers help members with rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and simple tasks around the house.  The Social/Educational component entails developing and providing a calendar of fun social and educational events in the area. 

We are flexible and can adapt your volunteer experience according to your interests and/or skills and time.

Your Volunteer experience could be deep such as joining the Board or a Committee and helping with the visioning and development of the organization or by providing professional support and advice.

Or it could be lighter and on an as-needed basis, such as driving someone to a medical appointment, shopping for groceries, or running errands. 

Our volunteers do NOT need to be from the Kensington area.

Please see our website for more information - www.villagesofkensingtonmd.org

Contact us to see how we could "fit".

Smithsonian Call Center Volunteers engage and inspire the public over the phone. Volunteers use electronic resources to share information about Smithsonian exhibitions, activities, services, and more to assist callers in planning memorable experiences. Call Center Volunteers also support the Office of Visitor Services staff with various projects related to visitor engagement.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Dynamic and friendly individuals 18 years or older who have a desire to speak with the public and to share their enthusiasm for the Smithsonian. We are also looking for applicants who...

Foreign-language skills are a plus.

For more information and to apply visit https://vol.si.edu/pages/app/2SMDL8TNS1OA2VHQ?osched=6WAP9Z6ZZT7OGFSH

Volunteer needed to make telephone calls to a variety of resource people who work officially in positions that help protect children (such as school counselors, child welfare workers, child advocacy center workers, etc.)  to inform them about helpful books that MCAP is recommending.  We are willing to provide a free copy. 

This is a best-seller on Amazon and has been translated and published in several languages.

See https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books  for the 3 titles and more info.

Not being done for marketing or profit-making. No commissions involved.

Development Lead (part time - virtual)
VOLUNTEER
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders) is a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ. We are seeking an enthusiastic, charismatic and strategic Development Lead to secure funding (private and public) for SGAP Leaders. The development lead will develop, implement and achieve fundraising goals established by the board of directors and the executive director, maintain knowledge of fundraisers' interests and needs, cultivate relationships with SGAP Leaders’ team members, and will work in tandem with the communications coordinator to align messaging across all platforms.

The successful applicant will build lasting relationships with donors/sponsors, and keep them informed about how their contributions impact our underserved youth. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, and deadline-driven multitaskers. Most importantly, the candidate must have a successful fundraising track record, and knowledge of—and passion for—youth leadership development through the lens of STEM, sustainability and social justice. 

Primary Responsibilities

A proven track record in fundraising, including prospecting and cultivating new donors, and creating and implementing a broad scope of income development opportunities: 

Qualifications

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, optional cover letter, and two professional writing samples to service@sgapleaders.org by June 10, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Development Lead

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BOARD MEMBER

Part time (virtual), volunteer position
June 1, 2022 -

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ is seeking a dedicated and strategic board volunteer to serve on a governing board. The prospective Board member should have some experience teaching/training youth, familiar with curriculum development and professional development tools, affinity to climate change and environmental education of youth, business acumen and strong financial background is a plus.The ideal candidate supports our mission, and develops a positive healthy environment for staff, fellow board members, volunteers, interns and students alike.

Board Member Responsibilities:

Board members are required to participate on quarterly virtual calls (1.5 hours). Date, time and/or location TBD. Directors are recommended to serve a three year term for a maximum of six years.Members of the Board of Directors are expected to participate/volunteer at two SGAP Leaders workshops, programs and/or projects (virtual or in-person) per year.

In addition, members are expected to participate in two 1/2 day brainstorming/strategy workshops (virtual or in-person) in December and in August. Those who wish to participate beyond a six year term, matriculate to the Emeritus Membership of the Board. Two members of the board shall be students who have participated in at least four projects or programs and/or who have graduated from our Leadership Series. All members of the Board have the right to vote.

Committees

Members of the Board of Directors must participate in at least one committee during their term. Committees must comprise of at least two members of the Board of Directors, and regularly report their findings and research to fellow board members BEFORE each quarterly meetings:

Requirements:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to researcher@sgapleaders.org by June 1, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Board Member

Board candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. We will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Communications Coordinator 

Part time consultant (virtual), volunteer position, possible college credit
June  6, 2022 - June 6, 2023 (extended contingent on performance)

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ is looking for a self-assured, fully engaged communications coordinator to develop and implement our communications plan, measure effectiveness of the plan and co-develop the brand message and strategy. 

The communications coordinator will craft and coordinate consistent and compelling messaging to our internal and external stakeholders, as well as effectively team with our content developer and social media coordinator. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to researcher@sgapleaders.org by June 1, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Communications Coordinator

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.