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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. 

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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.

Content Developer

Part time, volunteer (possible course credit) virtual
June 1, 2022 - March 30, 2023, extension of role contingent on performance

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with an office in Montclair, NJ is looking for  a creative, dedicated storyteller to join our team as a content developer. The responsibilities of the content developer include creating original content for our website, blogs, online campaigns and articles. Experience includes copywriting, graphics, and technical work. The candidate must also adhere to SEO best practices. In addition, the candidate should have exceptional communication, research, and teamwork skills with a good working knowledge of content management software as well as a basic knowledge of HTML and an eye for detail.

Content Developer Responsibilities:

Content Developer 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: Content Developer

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.

The Volunteer Social Media Assistant will focus on the development and execution of external facing social media content needs. The Volunteer Social Media Assistant will be responsible for creating, implementing, and monitoring social media for SGA, Inc. to support the growth and increase awareness of the company’s service offerings.

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The Volunteer Non-Profit Grant Writer will assist with the organization’s grant management pipeline that includes a diverse list of funders including, but not limited to: foundations, government, corporate and private organizations. The Volunteer Non-profit Grant Writer will participate in the research and development of successful grant application submissions by aligning with the organizations Presidents goals. Will assist in prospecting new opportunities and any information necessary in support of each grant funding requirement. Will research, gather, edit, and create files/documents that supplement proposal narratives. Assist in submitting grant and proposals through online portals. Or assist in preparing final files and documents for email or mail submission.

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Silver Creek is an independent living community, home to folks 62+. Community members engage in a wide variety of activities on-site, from gardening to games. Bingo is hosted in our community room twice a month: the first Tuesday of each month and the third Friday of each month. Bingo always begins at 3:00 PM. We are searching for 1-3 volunteers per game to help set up, assist individual residents with their game, and call out numbers. If you have any questions, please contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Isabella Abraham (isabella@commtogether.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.

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding outdoor volunteer activity? Then Kensington parkrun is for you!

Kensington parkrun organizes a free, weekly, timed 5K events in Rock Creek Park in Montgomery County. Events are held every Saturday morning at 9:00am. Kensington parkrun starts and finishes on  Rock Creek Trail near Beach Dr and Cedar Ln. After the event is over, participants and volunteers have the opportunity to go to La Gelatteria for coffee, tea, breakfast, or gelato. A free one-time registration at http://www.parkrun.us/register/ will provide you with a barcode that you can use to either volunteer or participate at any of the 2000+ parkruns world-wide. parkrun occurs solely because of the generosity of volunteers.

Check out our organization page as well as parkrun.us/kensington to learn more about us and to see some photos.

Volunteer activities last about 2 hours and include tasks such as handing our finisher tokens, operating smartphone-based stopwatches and scanners (volunteers must use their own phone), taking photographs, and directing participants at turnaround locations. 

If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, you MUST email us directly at kensington@parkrun.com. In your email, identify yourself as an SSL volunteer. We cannot guarantee a response if you use the MCVC system to contact us. 

Within a few days of emailing kensington@parkrun.com, you will receive an email from one of our Volunteer Coordinators. Please do not show up to volunteer before receiving an assignment.

We are approved for MoCo SSL and are now accepting new SSL volunteers! 

The Rockville Student Senate Community Service Committee packs Manna Food Smart Sacks weekly! Contact us to learn more and get involved!

Snack Support Volunteer:

Do you love to cook and prepare food to share? Are you interested in volunteering on a farm but not sure if field work is right for you?

Red Wiggler Community Farm is a sustainable farm where people with and without disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. This season we're looking for people to partner with Grower staff members (our staff with developmental disabilities) to prepare snacks for the whole team using our extra farm ingredients – think garlic scape pesto and pickled radishes! This commitment runs from 10:15 am – 1:00 pm on Tuesdays and/or Thursday mornings during the main season, from mid- to late-May through the end of August/September. This person could come weekly, monthly….we’re flexible!

Prior knowledge of cooking and food preparation is a plus, as is food safety standards. We're hoping this individual will be able to exercise independence and creativity within this role. 

This opportunity is open to all ages but anyone under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 

If interested, email volunteer@redwiggler.org

A kindergartener needs your help with developing reading and math readiness skills. Fun practice of letters, sounds, and numbers will assist a student to begin to read and acquire kindergarten math skills.

Communities have been shattered since COVID-19 hit our country. Many of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet. Food security has been a big issue facing many unemployed and underemployed good, hardworking people in our community. So, CHEER decided to help. We have distributed at least 300 bags of food almost every week since June. We want to do more, but we need your help.

SSL Hours are available for this opportunity! 

Volunteer your time today to help our community. The person you help may be your neighbor.

Location: Clifton Park Baptist Church

Address: 8818 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903

Time: Wednesdays 10 am - 2 pm (you are welcome to stay for as long or as short as your time may allow you).

Please check in with Naidia 

Please contact Naidia at naidia@communitycheer.org for more details.

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.

Olney Theatre Center is looking for volunteer ASL interpreters to assist Deaf/Hard of hearing audience members attending performances on our campus. We are specifically looking for volunteers for the evening of June 2 and during the run of The Music Man from June 17-July 24. Volunteers do not have to be available for all performances, but can choose which ones work for their schedules. We are looking for people who can help Deaf/Hard of hearing audience members navigate our campus and lobbies. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with Vaccine-check at the doors or help individuals find their seats. 

REQUIREMENTS:

To volunteer, please contact Rebecca Dzida (she/her), Community Engagement Coordinator at rdzida@olneytheatre.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.

Our warehouse is currently overwhelmed with small kitchen items and linens. So, we are putting a hold on accepting small items at our warehouse or at pick ups. (Please hold onto them and donate in a few months if you can!)

In particular we are IN NEED of these furniture items:

All items can be gently used (expect for mattresses, which have to be new). We just ask they are in decent condition, with no stains or rips – Donate with Dignity!

Please note: We DO NOT accept Large china cabinets, Large entertainment centers; Bed frames that don’t have slats or platforms, Sleeper sofas with traditional mattresses, Large, heavy desks.  

Please feel free to drop off FURNITURE ONLY at our warehouse, (3610 East Street, Landover, MD) any day of the week between 10am to 2pm. OR, you can schedule a pickup for large furniture ONLY by going to this page. 

You may also donate via our Amazon Wish List for our most needed new items, including twin mattresses, frames, and comforters to meet the increase of Afghan arrivals.

We also need Financial Donations for Refugee Assistance.

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

We need bilingual interpretation during our food distribution. The interpreter(s) must be bilingual in Chinese & English. This person will communicate with our Chinese speaking clients to help the Hub staff understand their needs better. The interpreter(s) will inform these clients about our organization's policies and standards (as needed). They will kindly hold our clients accountable if they violate our policies/standards of distribution. They will assist the Hub staff with distributing food to all clients that we serve. The interpreter(s) must be able to lift 15-30lbs and stand for two hours. 

Food distribution takes place from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The interpreter(s) must arrive at 9:45am at least to be properly settled. We are located at 10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton MD, 20902. We are willing to provide $25/week as a stipend. This opportunity is only open to adults over 18 during Montgomery County school year. If volunteering is needed to complete a course, please come with the documentation that is needed to be signed by us.

Email: hughesumc.hubconnection@gmail.com for interest

The Mid-County Consolidation Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church provides a variety of goods and services to more than 600 households each week, including home deliveries to seniors, single parent households, and those without transportation. 

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

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

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

Email: hughesumc.hubconnection@gmail.com for interest

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

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

Hughes United Methodist Church serves as one of eight Montgomery County Consolidated Services Hubs delivering food assistance and other vital services to a growing number of Mid County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Hughes has provided more than 250,000 pounds of free groceries to 10,000 households. The needs continue to grow and we appreciate your interest.

ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS are needed to help sort and pack fresh produce, carry bags of produce and previously packed non-perishables to stations, then assist with loading items into vehicles passing through the distribution line in the church parking lot.  TIME CHANGE eff. 2/2/21: Volunteer shifts are from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Much of this activity is completed outdoors, and may involve standing for at least 2 hours and lifting up to 35 lbs.  Volunteers should dress accordingly. 

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

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

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

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

Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Silver Spring, Maryland is one of Montgomery County’s eight Consolidated Services Hubs delivering food assistance and other vital services to a growing number of East County residents impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Since March 2020, Kingdom Fellowship AME Church has provided nearly ½ million pounds of free groceries to 14,000 households. The needs continue to grow and there are several ways you can join the Kingdom Fellowship Church team and be a part of bringing help to those in need.

The primary need at this time is for volunteers to help with packing and food stocking on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-7pm at the Kingdom Fellowship Church 12101 Tech Road in Silver Spring and on Fridays from 3pm – 7pm at the East County Community Recreation Center at 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD.    Wear comfortable attire!

Masks and gloves are provided but feel free to bring your own. Physical distancing and other Covid-19 protocols are followed to provide a safe environment for everyone. 

For  more details and to register for these opportunities, click here: https://app.mobileserve.com/app/#/opportunities/provider/ms/15564

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 MobileMed: MobileMed has been serving low-income and uninsured members of the Montgomery County community for over fifty years. Our mission is to improve the health of those who face the greatest barriers to care access. Programming includes general checkups and preventative care, chronic disease management, integrated behavioral healthcare, and both in-house specialty care and referrals.

The Role: MobileMed is looking for an individual looking to gain experience in medical administration. The role will work closely with the Specialty Referrals Coordinator to assist in facilitating patient access to life-saving specialty services! This is great opportunity for a college student, graduate student, or recent graduate.  

Hours: We expect this volunteer to be involved 6-9 hours per week over 2-3 days. Exact hours are flexible. You must be free to complete these hours during MobileMed's open hours (8:30am-5:00pm) Monday- Friday. This is an on-site role. We are looking for volunteers interested in supporting this work for six months or more.

Location: Rockville, MD

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest and availability to Naira Hirz at nhirz@mobilemedicalcare.org with subject line “ Volunteer Assistant to Specialty Medical Coordinator”. If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity, please reach us before April 11th, 2022. 

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The Friends Club is a therapeutic social club for men with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. We run our program out of the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church located at 6601 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda. The club currently runs Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30am-1:30pm. (Volunteer hours are 9:15am-1:45pm.) We are seeking retired men who would like to volunteer their time to enrich the lives of others. The members meet to socialize, discuss current events, engage in physical activities (such as bowling & darts), to take part in musical entertainment, and lectures. As a volunteer you would perform a valuable service to the families and the community of those living with Alzheimer’s. Please come and be part of our organization! The rewards of volunteering are many. The Friends Club is a special place that brings joy and laughter to our members and much needed respite to our caregivers. A few hours, one day per week, will enrich the life of the volunteer and the lives of the men in our club. To learn more, please call Ken Silverstein at 301-469-0070.

Volunteers assist residents to and from synagogue services. Get residents situated. Can stay and help turn pages. Hours needed are Saturday mornings. Volunteers must be friendly and interact well with elderly residents. Knowledge of Jewish religion not required. Familiarity with wheelchairs is helpful but training is available.

Information regarding the organization's current safety protocols can be found on the organization's volunteer application page: 

https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/giving/volunteer/application/

 Contact Monica at mayer@ceslc.org with questions.

Regularly visit with one or two resident(s) over a minimum 12 week period. Minimum Age: 13+; younger if accompanied by parent.

Visit our web site volunteer page at www.smithlifecommunities.org for more information about our COVID-19 safety protocols and application process.  

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.

Work with the Activities Department. Assist residents in a variety of activities including music, bingo, card games, art, etc., escorting residents to and from activities. Get to know the residents by joining them in the activity and learn from each other! 

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.

Information regarding the organization's current safety protocols can be found on the organization's volunteer application page: 

https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/giving/volunteer/application/

CSF youth programs offer after school and summer enrichment programs that include core programming of homework assistance, reading and math tutoring, computer instruction, journaling and public speaking, as well as services tailored to the resident’s needs as well as other educational and recreational sessions identified to meet and expand the exposure needs of the youth. Adult and Senior morning program offers a variety of services that included fill out forms, computer training, exercise class, arts/crafts, bingo, Manna bread distribution, Senior Brown Bag, Manna Food Boxes, and monthly health workshops. The requirements for our volunteers are to be willing to help with any task need it, also background check will apply to teenagers and adults.

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.

This individual must maintain strong relationships with the media to find ways to get the committee’s message to the public. The person is also expected to find methods to get designated committee members in front of the public by arranging press conferences, special event appearances, and interviews.

The candidate must have several prerequisite skills and qualifications. Communication and writing skills are arguably the essential qualifications for the position. The applicant must also know the current social media market (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and how best to use it.

Other important skills and qualifications for a Public Relations Specialist include:

Organizational skills

The ability to work under pressure

The ability to always represent the committee professionally

Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills

Familiarity with the latest PR trends and best practices

Do you like getting your hands in the soil, learning about different plants and bugs, and getting to know new people? If so, consider volunteering at Red Wiggler Community Farm, a 501(c)3 certified organic farm that employs individuals with developmental disabilities to provide nourishing food for the community.

We could not do what we do here at Red Wiggler without volunteers being willing to expand their skills, getting to know the Growers and sharing their expertise. We are always looking for individuals who have the time and dedication to commit to Red Wiggler. During the spring season, most of our volunteer opportunities are M-F, 9 am - 12 pm.

Our field volunteers assist with every aspect of keeping our farm running: transplanting, harvesting for our CSA and for donation, weeding, watering, pest management, and more. As a volunteer you have an opportunity to be a partner to a Grower, learn about sustainable and organic farming methods, and join our inclusive community.

COVID information: Red Wiggler does not require mask wearing outdoors, but we are still social distancing and requiring masks indoors for all individuals, as well as limiting our indoor capacity. Our COVID response is constantly evolving, so check in with us directly if you have concerns or questions.

For information on next steps, please visit the individual volunteers page of the Red Wiggler website, or email volunteer@redwiggler.org.

Volunteers are needed who play piano, guitar or other instruments, can sing, lead a sing-a-long , 

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide a copy of vaccine record. Volunteers must be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. Face Masks must be worn at all times. 

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 volunteer to assist in the classroom during Weller Elementary School’s after-school “Civic Club” for students in Grades 4-5. The volunteer will support the club’s classroom teacher with fun Social Studies and service-learning activities, and with visits from guest speakers and teaching artists. This is a great opportunity for a student teacher seeking field work experience, or anyone who wants to work with youth to advance civic learning and engagement. Workshops take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Weller Road Elementary School in Wheaton. For more information, please contact Trevor Schmutz at tschmutz@theciviccircle.org.

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccine record. Volunteers need to be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. All volunteers must wear a Face Mask at all times.

Do you knit or crochet?

Brooke Grove is looking for volunteers to join our knitting and crocheting group. We knit blocks, then crochet them together to make afghans we donate to local organizations; for example, this year they were donated to Fisher House at Walter Reed National Medical Center. The group meets Thursdays in our nursing center from 10am - 1pm and in assisted living from 2-4pm. We need volunteers for both groups. Please email volunteers@bgf.org if you have an interest.

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.

Guest Services- Volunteers will greet new admissions and escort transport and the resident to their new room assignment. Volunteers will assist new resident with phone calls, setting up electronic devices, such as cell phones or iPad if needed. Assist nursing staff with taking inventory of personal items, A Welcome bag is provided for each new admission,  check with nursing staff to see if volunteer can assist with getting, drinks or snacks upon arrival.

All Volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide a copy of vaccine record. Volunteers need to be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. Safety First: Face Masks must be worn at all times 

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.

Tutors must be at least 18 years old; agree to a background screening policy; be dependable and prompt; be able to relate well to a variety of people; be willing to maintain the confidentiality of the learners; have good listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; have basic computer skills; and, be flexible and patient.

Bernadette's Blossoms Online Mentoring Program helps to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.

Best Buddies Maryland Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important to adults with IDD, who have limited opportunities to stay involved as they age. By matching volunteers with and without IDD in friendships, hosting engaging community events, and creating matches, the Best Buddies Citizens program strives to create an inclusive and diverse community for all. This opportunity is open to adults aged 18 or older who reside in Maryland. Fill out an interest form here or e-mail carolinelogazino@bestbuddies.org for questions. We can't wait for you to join the Citizens community. 

A variety of LIFE enrichment programming takes place in the Nursing facility, volunteers assist with leading activities, leading Bingo, Chess, playing board games, doing crafts, musical therapy, entertainers, sing-a-longs, working puzzles, transporting residents to salon for hair and manicures

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated, Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. Safety First Face masks protect residents. A face mask must be worn at all times 

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.

Brooke Grove provides an amenity cart in the Rehab Center, the host will offer door-to door healthy tea, magazines, books and brain fitness, puzzles,

All volunteer applicants must be fully vaccinated and provide a copy of vaccine record. Volunteers need to be free of communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. Face Masks are to be worn at all times. Background checks are required for volunteers 18 years and older. 

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

Help is needed in the dining rooms during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aides may assist with setup, getting drinks, opening drinks and food packets, preparing residents for meals and general clean up. Aides may also assist transporting residents to dining room, Set Up large theatre screen during meals for Netflix and other popular cable services

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide a copy of their vaccine record. Volunteers must be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. Face Masks must be worn at all times. 

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. 

Some Rehab guests and long term nursing residents have few visitors and welcome the opportunity to socialize, play games or work board games. 

Volunteers may develop kinships with several residents with whom they visit on a regular basis. 

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccine record. Volunteers need to be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. All volunteers must wear a Face Mask at all times.

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.

Nursing & Rehab Center residents are offered simple manicures. (no polish) If you have some experience in this area, you can assist our nursing staff in this way Day or evening hours available 

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccine record. Volunteers need to be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. All volunteers must wear a Face Mask at all times.

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.

Music is a key way to generate mental activity in seniors. Tech savvy volunteers are needed to create iPod playlists and assist residents with using headphones and equipment.

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccine record. Volunteers need to be free from communicable illnesses. Prospective volunteers must be screened for TB. All volunteers must wear a Face Mask at all times.

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

Volunteers needed to take residents from our Memory Care Assisted Living neighborhood on short walks inside or outside of the complex. Visitors can chat with residents, work on a project, or just sit with a resident.

o MS Word, Excel, Outlook—basic and intermediate levels
o Bookkeeping
o QuickBooks
o Other topics to help gain introductory skills
o Qualification: Strong computer skills, Volunteers can use our teaching material or welcome to provide their own material as well as handouts to the attendees. Comfortable with zoom. Training classes are held once a week, an hour per session, a total duration of four or five weeks. Attendees in the class range between 5 to 15 attendees.

Part time, volunteer (possible course credit) virtual
March 15, 2022 - August 30, 2022, extension of role 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 Social Media/Website Coordinator who is creative, self-driven, and ready to enhance and grow our social media and website presence. The Social Media/Website Coordinator is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a strong online presence for SGAP Leaders and will help develop, update and maintain SGAP Leaders’ website. 

SGAP Leaders is where our underserved youth (ages 13-18) develop leadership and soft skills through the lens of  sustainability, social justice, and STEM challenges. Our in-person and virtual workshops, tours and speaker series provide a vehicle for students to develop college and career readiness skills. Students choose the themes for our program which ranges from climate change, teen suicide and mental wellness, to human trafficking (to name a few).

We have impacted 4,200+ students from 78 different schools and school districts in NY, NJ, MD, Washington DC, and Northern VA.

Position Responsibilities

Candidate Qualifications

Candidate Social Media Skills:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to researcher@sgapleaders.org. Please put in the subject line of your email: Social Media and Website 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.

o TEAS (Math, Science, Reading, English Language)
o Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam
o RN- NCLEX EXAM
o Qualification: One-on-One training to assist aspiring nurses to prepare for the TEAS (Test Essential Academic Skills) test. R.N or Nursing degree. Teaching experience would be a plus. The volunteer will meet clients via zoom or other meeting platforms. The duration of time tutoring is between 4 to 5 months. As well as the client's needs. Tutoring and prep time 3 to 5 hours a week.

CareerCatchers is a workforce development nonprofit in Montgomery County that that does intense career and job search counseling for the underserved. During this downtime, many of our clients are doing online training in subjects such as Microsoft Office, health and allied sciences, and business. We need volunteers to help with basic setup and general support by doing the following:

CareerCatchers will provide detailed instructions, Zoom training, and backup.

Volunteer requirements: basic Web understanding, good communications skills, and a willingness to help.

Currently we need Senior High School Students and/or Senior Citizens and Veterans who are willing to volunteer teaching English online to foreign students who are located overseas.

The front desk SSL hr student will check in other students that participate in classes. One of the duties will be checking temperatures when students first come inside, to make sure students don’t have a temperature over 101 degrees (fever level). That is to prevent sickly students from potentially spreading potentially COVID-19. Other duties will be to help keep the gym clean (I.e.-cleaning bathroom, wiping heavy bags down, etc.), answering phone calls, greeting guest pleasantly, and much more. We have special events during each semester, and will need help setting up event, taking pictures and video (to put on social media and other promotions), and so much more. We will also help students learn how to teach boxing skills, so that they can learn how to become assistant instructors too. This is a great chance to meet some wonderful people, and enjoy learning more life skills and experiences. Students will enjoy being apart of a team that cares for them. They will learn how to work in an entrepreneurial environment, help give back to the community, and also develop leadership skills through their interactions. 

To give a breakdown of each role is as follows:

•Greeters

Greeters will be the first point of in-person contact when guest first come in. They will pleasantly greet guest by opening up the front door for parents, students, and others that would like to enter (or visit) the gym. They will greet guest with a positive attitude, introduce themselves, and usher students (and guest) to the front desk staff, to get checked in. 

•Front desk position 

Front desk SSL hr students will check temperatures of incoming students for class, answer any questions about program by visiting guest, answer and return phone calls, etc. 

•Assistant Instructors 

Assistant Instructors will hep give one-on-one guidance to students as they do exercises during warmups, and other exercises during the duration of classes. They will be taught how to be encouraging, learn first aid skills, and help with general support and mentoring.

Students will need to wear mask at all times inside building, and will help set the standard of an above excellent experience. Students will need to bring their own mask to protect themselves (and others) from a potential spread of COVID-19. Hand sanitizers are provided, and students will be advised on how to engage with others, without putting themselves too at risk to spread COVID-19. 

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.

Volunteer as an Administrative Assistant for Ye N'Eka, Inc. from the comfort of your home

Ye N'Eka, Inc Admin assistant will perform clerical duties in nearly every industry.  Most administrative assistant duties will revolve around managing and distributing information within an office or virtually. This generally includes answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files. Administrative assistants at Ye N'Eka, Inc. may also be in charge of sending and receiving correspondence, as well as greeting clients and customers.  Aside from storing, organizing and managing files, assistants may need to type, edit and proofread documents. May also need to take dictation or record the minutes of meetings.

Virtual meetings and some Pre-Scheduled events at selected locations!

As A Bookkeeper with Ye N'Eka, Inc. you'll be in charge of monitoring and recording expenditures and maintain a financial health of the organization.  Duties may range from creating spreadsheets to reporting expenses to an office manager.  As such, some administrative assistants may be required to be knowledgeable in office bookkeeping software, such as Microsoft Excel.

Volunteers are wanted to join the Kids in Showbiz / Rise Media Business & Technical Training School program in conjunction with Z Super Television Channel. Volunteers work will consist of the following:

Office & Administrative Aide

Fundraising Aide

Social Media and Website Aide

Casting Assistants

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:  https://risetrainingschool.org/

Kids In Showbiz is seeking Volunteer Office Workers to help with Office, Administrative, Clerical and Data Entry work. Kids in Showbiz/Rise Training School/Z Super Channel provides professional training and a world class education to Youth and Young Adults in the Multimedia field. We welcome you to join us!  www.RiseTrainingSchool.org   https://risetrainingschool.org/

Post regularly to Facebook and Twitter accounts

Build a following

Can be done from home

We are an international organization working in Education, Renewable Energy and Agriculture seeking those with similar affinity and a heart to serve to join our Board of Directors.

Check us out at www.yenekainc.com

Thanks!

Best Medicine Rep, Gaithersburg's professional theater company that specializes in the development and production of new comedies, is looking to expand its board of directors. We are looking for people who have an interest in theater as well as the cultural, educational, and economic development of the greater Gaithersburg area.

Board members volunteer to serve a three year term, helping the organization pursue its mission to create a community through shared joy. Responsibilities include attending quarterly meetings, volunteering to usher and sell tickets, marketing productions and generating ticket sales, fundraising, and overseeing the artistic director.  Committee work may include reading scripts, auditing the books, and ensuring that the company adheres to best nonprofit business and ethical practices. Currently, the give/get is $600 annually.

Please send letter of interest and CV to bestmedicinerep@gmail.com.

Hello! The Asian American Health Initiative is seeking multilingual community members to review health education and community resource written materials for accuracy, understandability, and cultural appropriateness. AAHI materials come in a multitude of languages including: Burmese, Khmer, Sinhala, Thai, Tamil, etc. If you are interested in reviewing materials, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/g/ZvdeRWw3uP. 

If you have any questions, please email AAHI at AAHI@montgomerycountymd.gov or call (240)777-4517. Thank you for your consideration! 

You can help MCCH by providing cleaning supplies to people who are ending their homelessness. Cleaning supplies are a critical component of a move-in kit and give people what they need to take care of their new home.

Our clients are always in need of:

Cleaning Wipes

All Purpose Cleaning Spray

Sponges

Paper Towels

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

 Toilet Paper

Laundry Detergent

Dish Soap

You or your group can donate items individually or combine all items into a cleaning supply package for one household. 

Email volunteer@mcch.net for more details.

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

The volunteer will receive emails from book donors.  The volunteer will direct the donor to the closest organization in need of books.

This opportunity is not eligible for SSL Hours.

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

We need individuals throughout the county who are willing to accept book donations at their offices or homes.  The books need to be kept until they are picked up by volunteers to be distributed to community service organizations.  

You will not be asked to keep more than 10 cases of books at a time.

Hosts may take books from the donations to read and donate back any unwanted books. This is within the scope of the mission to provide as many people with access to books as possible.

This is an ongoing arrangement until you elect to terminate hosting. 

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

Volunteers will assist with outdoor facility maintenance which includes leaf & weeds removal, debris clean up around bushes and common areas.

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.

Assisting with set up, maintenance and clean up of equipment for soccer & basketball clinics. Clinics are offered year-round in the evenings on weekdays and in the mornings/early afternoons on the weekends. 

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.

Assisting with daily set up, maintenance and clean up of camp equipment. Camps are offered during the school year, on days when school is not in session, as well throughout the summer months. 

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.

Looking for someone who is interested in leading a bible study group with our senior residents in our community once or twice a month. (only volunteers who have been fully covid vaccinated)

We are currently looking for individuals who enjoy playing various board/table games such as bridge, mahjong, scrabble, chess and etc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy spending quality time with our residents and providing some companionship. (only volunteers who have been fully covid vaccinated)

Currently looking for musicians who are interested in performing for our residents whether it be singing or playing an instrument your talents are welcomed! 

Currently looking for Art instructors who are interested in leading basic art classes with our seniors in the independent living community once or twice a month. Preferably someone with an artistic background.  Flexible hours. Could be from 10-11am, 2-3pm or 3-4pm. 

Deliver meals out of our distribution site at Leisure World! Meal delivery takes place Monday-Friday, 11am-12:30pm. Routes take about an hour to complete. Volunteers use their own vehicles and typically help once a week on a consistent weekday. Substitute positions available! Volunteer orientation required. Parent/guardian must accompany teen volunteers and consent to a background check. Great for days off of school and summer/winter break!

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

Take an active role in your community and work with a dynamic team while providing invaluable support to young adults with disabilities striving to live independently.

Integrated Living Opportunities is a nonprofit based in DC and Maryland that supports adults with Down syndrome, Autism, and intellectual and developmental disabilities (self-advocates) to live independently.

ILO is a coalition made up of Self-Advocates, Participating Families, ILO Staff, our 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.

We are seeking volunteers, or college students who want to volunteer for college credit.  If you have an interest, or experience in:

or any other talents or abilities you feel would be useful to our organization we need you and could use your help!

**We are currently looking for a volunteer with a focus on social media.  We need help maintaining our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, to include sharing, posting and helping develop engaging promotional pieces for use on these social media platforms.** 

If you are interested in a meaningful volunteer experience and have a desire to help those in your community, please reply by sending electronically your cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information to: info@ilonow.org.

Requirements:

Vikara Village is a nonprofit organization that uses the communal spirit of mind-body practices, like movement and the arts, to empower individuals to reach their full potential. Vikara Village works with individuals in the Metro DC Area. Vikara Village programs include: Body Love Yoga and Safe Space Yoga. Over the last five years, Vikara Village has helped over 1,700 people develop a healthy sense of self, community and belonging through their programming. 

Position: Marketing and Development Intern 

Description: Vikara Village seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with marketing and development efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and development while working with an up-and-coming, community-based nonprofit organization. We are a small nonprofit looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist our marketing and development efforts in content creation, individual fundraising, event/workshop training and more.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who are interested in local nonprofits, marketing, communications, and/or fundraising to learn:

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications: 

Rainbow Community Development Center is an all-volunteer organization. The goal of the food pantry is to reduce hunger; provide food from all 5 food groups to help maintain a healthier lifestyle. Many low-income families can’t provide fresh produce and dairy products, essential to the well-being of children especially. We serve thousands of families every week, working in partnership with many other food providers to help families in need. 

Adult volunteers are needed Tuesdays and some Saturdays to help with unloading trucks, moving pallets, stocking shelves, and packing bags of food for distribution, and moving food carts from the packing area to the warehouse.

Safety protocols required: Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.  Social distancing and masks are also required. 

Background Check: Our volunteers must pass a background check before we can schedule them.

The typical need is for 4 volunteers to work in 3-hour shifts between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Volunteers will unload trucks, move pallets, stock shelves, pack bags of food, and move food carts from the food packing area to the warehouse. Some volunteers need to be able to lift 50 pounds, others for stocking shelves and packing bags won't need that. 

2nd and 4th Saturdays: Typical need is for volunteers to work between 9:00 AM and Noon.  Volunteers will move food carts from the food packing area to the warehouse. 

Questions? Call 301-625-2561 or email volunteering@rainbowcdc.org

This is an opportunity to help collect sports equipment within your community. Volunteers can collect at their schools, offices, rec centers, etc. and/or amongst neighbors, teammates, family, and friends. We need local volunteers and their communities to help us ensure that all of the unused equipment around the DMV ends up in our warehouse so that we can turn around and donate it to programs in need!

We can provide marketing materials and collection bins for all interested volunteers. Most volunteers drop donations off at our warehouse and stay to inventory/sort those donations, but a pickup can be scheduled if needed.

Volunteer responsibilities include: 

*If you are seeking SSL hours, please make sure you have a school sponsor or nonprofit representative (who is not your parent/guardian or relative) to supervise your service in a public space and track your hours. Students may not earn SSL hours for running a collection drive on their own. 

An Event Assistant works closely with an Event Planner/ Program Coordinator in order to ease their workload. In essence, Event Assistant is the stepping-stone position to becoming an Event Planner/ Program Coordinator. Tasks can range from mundane office tasks to meeting with important clients. The level of responsibility assumed by the Event Assistant depends upon how much they are trusted by their Event Planner/ Program Coordinator. 

The Fundraising Coordinator's responsibilities include executing important and rigorous tasks in non profit commercial enterprises. The task undertakings form the core of the organization and stand on behalf of the same. The Fundraising Coordinator administrates and supervises the general routine of the organization and arranges monetary finances for running various actions and programs that he enters and organizes. 

A community outreach coordinator utilizes his or her public relations skills to promote awareness, find volunteers, and organize events that benefit an organization. 

Communications specialists manage an organization's public image. Sometimes known as public relations specialists, these professionals work to raise public awareness of their organization and the goods or services it provides. With the goal of establishing or maintaining favorable public opinions, they work with media outlets to connect with potential customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Alternatively, practitioners working for large corporations may devote significant attention to analyzing trends and managing image issues their company faces. Those in the non-profit sector often deal with fundraising efforts and volunteer recruitment. Regardless of the industry, a communications specialist is likely to engage in activities like: Writing press releases Maintaining relationships with media outlets Managing their organization's social media presence Handling media requests for information Coordinating public appearances for organizational leaders Evaluating communication campaigns Monitoring public opinion

The Grants Writer for this organization is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet foundation funding guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, assists in managing funder relationships, engages incompliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.

Thousands of families and unaccompanied children have come to Maryland seeking safety and refuge from violence in their home counties. With the help of volunteer attorneys, these immigrants gain access to critical legal assistance with their valid claims to remain in the United States. Without representation, many who are eligible for relief will likely be deported right back to the dangerous situations from which they escaped.

The Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project is looking for volunteer attorneys and mentors barred in any state to offer brief advice during our legal clinics or to represent these vulnerable immigrants before the Maryland family court and/or Baltimore Immigration Court. Volunteers have access to substantive training, malpractice insurance, mentorship, case support, interpreters, an email discussion listserv, and sample pleadings and forms. Questions? Contact Cate Scenna at 443-465-4627 or cscenna@probonomd.org. Attorneys barred in any state are welcome to volunteer. The best way to get involved is by taking one of our FREE legal training courses. After you take the training, your information will be referred to organizations in Montgomery County that have available cases for you to take.

This is the perfect opportunity for a retired accountant or someone who has accounting experience but does not wish to work or is between jobs at this time. The volunteer opportunity is for an individual responsible for the processing, recording, updating, and reconciling of fiscal information in compliance with established policies. The individual will work in our QuickBooks database systems. Prior QuickBooks experience (at least one year of ongoing use) is required. Individual must be experienced with MS Excel to input and export mass amounts of accounting data. Review trial balances and bank statements to ensure they tick and tie in the GL. Enter receipts and invoices. Format excel files, uploading data to host, and reviewing all fiscal information. At least 20 hours monthly or 3-5 hours weekly during the weekday or Sunday. The individual must complete a background check and provide references who can speak to accounting experience. Must be able to work independently and be reliable.

Kingdom Fellowship Church in Silver Spring Maryland is one of the County’s eight Consolidated Hubs providing food and other vital services to residents in need.  Kingdom Fellowship is in need of volunteer support at two distribution sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tasks may include setting up the distribution site, distributing groceries, collecting information (Zip Codes, etc.), signing in/signing out site volunteers.  Specific instructions will be given when you arrive at the distribution site.

Volunteers should wear comfortable attire, be able to stand for 2-3 hours and be able to lift and move approximately 15 pounds repeatedly.

Physical distancing and Covid-19 protocols are followed.  Masks and gloves are provided but feel free to bring your own.

To register to volunteer, use this link: https://app.mobileserve.com/app/#/opportunities/provider/ms/15564

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

We are currently looking for volunteers preferably with a musical background to engage in friendly conversation, sing or play an instrument for our bed bound residents. Volunteers MUST be fully Covid vaccinated and will be required to show proof.

If interested please contact Activities Director Carliesa Meakes,activities@carriagehillbethesda.com.  

(SSL hours are not available for this activity)

Make bagged lunches for Shepherd’s Table to help provide food for our guests.   Below are detailed instructions for donating either sandwiches or bagged lunches, as well as for either delivering them or having Silver Spring Cares pick them up at your house/apartment.

Many guests are looking for food to go, and Shepherd’s Table could use some ready-made lunches to hand out.  

If you are able to assemble some lunches and drop them off at Shepherd’s Table at 8106 Georgia Ave, right behind the Fire Station, Shepherd’s Table and its guests would be very grateful! 

Lunches should consist of 

If you’re not able to assemble lunches but could drop off some sandwiches and/or paper lunch bags, that would be wonderful, too.We welcome donations Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:00am and 1:00 to 4:30pm.  On weekends from 8:30 to 9:30 and 1:00 to 4:30

right behind the Fire Station in downtown Silver Spring.

You can find out more about Shepherd’s Table and other opportunities to contribute at shepherdstable.org. 

Help in our weekly bingo snack bar.  Prepare and serve food.  Keep work stations clean and assist with cleanup after.

Students will be required to wear a mask and gloves while in the snack bar. They will be informally trained in kitchen cleanliness and food preparation and service. If the student shows a level of confidence and reliability they will be assigned to work the cashbox to learn the role of handling money and making change. 

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.

Get the chance to work alongside Seneca’s Park Rangers on a variety of tasks from invasive plant removal, to bridge building, trail maintenance and more. Those interested must register with our online portal https://ec.samaritan.com/custom/1528/ to get started. 

Hand sanitizer will be provided, and masks are available on request.

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.

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

To better serve the diverse communities of Maryland we are recruiting volunteers to help us publicize our English Instagram and Facebook pages to gain exposure for the community. As of October 1, 2021, our FaceBook page has more than 800 followers. We are in the process of working on a survey (Survey Monkey?) that will give us email id and county, so we can measure our progress in the Montgomery County community. This survey will be translated into numerous languages, and put out on Circle of Rights language-specific FaceBook pages.

This opportunity is open to all adults and students. It's a 3-6 hour monthly commitment.

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

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct     

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Endowments

Several grantors committed to perpetuate the technical activities of the Company have provided funds that have been deposited in an endowment to finance some of the projects the Company manages.

Those funds were deposited in a single investment account since they were received in 2008 until December 2020 when were transferred to a new investment Company (www.rbc.com).

The endowments have gained value over the years and since is the interest of the VP, Finance and CFO create internal controls to provide more transparency to the management of the funds, the Company has decided to create individual accounts for the endowments.

Recently the Company opened second investment account to manage a new endowment.

·         Identify the amount of interest, dividends, and associated costs from inception for each endowment.

·         Create a report showing every individual endowment with the balance as of August 31,2021, that should match the investment statement.

·         Create a written guidance on how the accountants should correctly book the interests, dividends, and associated costs to follow GAAP.

·         The Company has booked disbursements from the investment account to finance technical activities.   The Consultant should track the disbursements in the accounting and evaluate if they are consistent with the disbursements in the investment statement.

·         Consistent with task number 4, the Company has disbursed amounts from the investment account that should be reimbursed.  The Consultant should track the amounts disbursed and identify if they were reimbursed to the investment account.

·         Review the endowment procedure and provide guidance and training to the employees that manage endowments.

The consultant should provide a CV demonstrating wide experience managing the accounting for endowments.

Good excel skills are essential.

Good communication and training skills are needed.

Written Document with the process followed to identify the amount for each endowment

Report showing the initial amount, the interest earned, the expenses and disbursements processed and a balance that should be consistent with the balance of the investment account as of August 31,2021

An accounting guide on the correct accounting process for the endowments

A report to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team

A written and verbal training to the accountants about the correct accounting of endowments

VP Finance and CFO

Director of Accounting and Financial Services

Accounts Payable Manager

Senior Accountant of GOF

Manager of GOF

Senior Leadership Team

Statements from www.rbc.com and the previous investment fund

NetSuite

Excel Files containing the historic information

N/A

The Consultant should start as soon as possible.  It is envisioned that the consultant invests no more than 4 weeks of work

The consultancy should be completed no later than October 31,2021

Create a new website where the PTA can easily update class/calendar information, make announcements and host various public documents.

WUMCO's transportation program is looking for volunteers 18 years of age and older to transport clients to medical appointments and appointments in the Montgomery County and Frederick County areas as well as for local errands in the North Potomac, Poolesville, Germantown Areas.  WUMCO serves the greater Poolesville area (Poolesville, Boyds, Barnesville, Bealsville and Dickerson). Drivers will pick up clients at their homes and return client to home when the appointment is completed. Rides are scheduled on as needed basis through our RideScheduler Program. All drivers will be must have a valid driver's license and insurance and will be background checked at WUMCO's expense.  Training on how to use the RideScheduler program will be provided.

Hi to all volunteers!

Anna's Gift needs a volunteer to deliver our craft kits to local (MD/VA/DC) hospitals.  Most urgently needed is Children's National in DC.

Please email  AnnasGiftFoundation@gmail.com   if you are able to drive the kits, preferably in a pet free car.  Pick up of the kits is in Mt. Airy or New Market, Md. 

The kits are not heavy, and someone will come to your car to bring them in to the hospital.  

Thanks for your consideration!

Anna's Gift

AnnasGift.org

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

Site supervisors supervise a regular Tacy Foundation event at a hospital, senior center, or school. This opportunity is open to responsible adults with strong organizational and communication skills. This volunteer opportunity is on-site with an average time commitment is 4 hours per week. Training is provided. Great opportunity for parents, grandparents, or other relatives of children or teens who play a musical instrument.

Our non-profit aims to help the community through many ways. One main way we hope to do this is through advocacy, especially through our Instagram. Social media is a great way to increase presence and reach those who may be interested. We create posts informing our audience about the issue and updating them on educational policies.

Requirements:

- related to educational inequity

- at least 3-4 slides long 

- provide thoroughly researched information

- include graphs/statistics as needed

- include diagrams, images, etc. to draw attention

- make edits as suggested by editor

1 post = 2 hours

After signing up, we can discuss the topics you are interested in :)

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.

Our non-profit aims to help the community through many ways. One main way we hope to do this is through advocacy, especially through our blog. We write about a lot of topics regarding educational inequity in order to bring awareness to our audience about the issue and other issues that stem from educational inequity.

Requirements:

- at least 5 paragraphs long

- thoroughly researched

- unbiased

- edited as per suggestions made by editor

1 article = 5 hours

After signing up, we can discuss the topics you are interested in and get writing :)

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.

Our non-profit aims to help the community through many ways. One main way we hope to do this is providing extra lessons for those who do not have access to them, or those who need extra help. You can create lessons for a multitude of subjects, including humanities, STEM, business/lifestyle, test prep, college prep, for all ages K-12, and more.

Requirements:

- Create a slideshow including topics as specified by the provided syllabus

- Include resources

- Include enough information for a 1 hour session

- Include hands-on activities that students can do in their homes

- Create homework associated with the lesson

- Make edits as suggested by editor

1 lesson = 4 hours

After signing up, we can discuss the topics you are interested in :)

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.

Echelon needs a responsible adult to supervise the lunch and recess hour for a small group of students. This position requires monitoring a 30 minute lunch period and supervising a 30 minute recess period. This position will release the teachers from this duty so that they may use this time for planning.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference with a small group of elementary students who need reading support. You will provide one-to-one reading support with materials provided by the school. You will gain so much satisfaction from watching the transformation of a young child develop from a non-reader to a reader! This volunteer opportunity requires patience and a commitment to helping a struggling learner become a reader.

Mini-Musicals on the Move® is looking for a piano accompanist. 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 rehearse and perform about once a month. You will be paid a small stipend for each performance.

If interested, please email auditions@minimusicalsonthemove.com for more information and to schedule an audition. Auditions will be arranged based on availability.

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.