Needs From: MC Serves!

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.

The MRC Needs Your Help at County COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Montgomery County is running COVID-19 testing sites throughout the county. We are looking for volunteers to join the Medical Reserve Corps to support COVID-19 testing sites. Key roles at these sites will be testing, client registration, logistics support, and data entry. 

Interested volunteers can register with the MRC by going to https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/

General Information about the Medical Reserve Corps

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of community-based groups  of volunteers—medical and public health professional and others—who assist their  communities in activities that promote and strengthen public health, emergency response, and community resiliency. The Medical Reserve Corps supports a variety of public health services during a crisis, such as assisting with mass distribution of antibiotics or vaccines, assisting in mass sheltering, and supporting many other vital public health mission areas. Volunteers may also serve a vital role by assisting their communities with ongoing public health needs (e.g., immunizations, screenings, health and nutrition education, surveillance and disease outbreak investigations).

Through the MRC volunteers have opportunities to participate in training, interact with other health and emergency response professionals, and provide support to the mission areas of the MRC. Examples of the mission areas include:

Learn more here: https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/faq.php 

Learn more about COVID-19 testing in Montgomery County COVID-19 vaccine information

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)

The Medical Reserve Corps(MRC) is responding to support COVID-19 response efforts. Additional volunteers are needed to support this response. 

Please note: Volunteers are activated based on skill set depending on the current needs of the response. A variety of skills including medical and non-medical are needed in this evolving response. 

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of community-based groups  of volunteers—medical and public health professional and others—who assist their  communities in activities that promote and strengthen public health, emergency response, and community resiliency. The Medical Reserve Corps supports a variety of public health services during a crisis, such as assisting with mass distribution of antibiotics or vaccines, assisting in mass sheltering, and supporting many other vital public health mission areas. Volunteers may also serve a vital role by assisting their communities with ongoing public health needs (e.g., immunizations, screenings, health and nutrition education, surveillance and disease outbreak investigations).

Through the MRC volunteers have opportunities to participate in training, interact with other health and emergency response professionals, and provide support to the mission areas of the MRC. Examples of the mission areas include:

Learn more here: https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/faq.php 

To register as volunteer, visit https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/

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.

The MRC Needs Your Help at County COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Montgomery County is running COVID-19 vaccination sites throughout the county. We are looking for volunteers to join the Medical Reserve Corps to support COVID-19 vaccination sites. Key roles at these sites will be vaccine administration, client registration, logistics support, and data entry. 

Interested volunteers can register with the MRC by going to https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/

General Information about the Medical Reserve Corps

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of community-based groups  of volunteers—medical and public health professional and others—who assist their  communities in activities that promote and strengthen public health, emergency response, and community resiliency. The Medical Reserve Corps supports a variety of public health services during a crisis, such as assisting with mass distribution of antibiotics or vaccines, assisting in mass sheltering, and supporting many other vital public health mission areas. Volunteers may also serve a vital role by assisting their communities with ongoing public health needs (e.g., immunizations, screenings, health and nutrition education, surveillance and disease outbreak investigations).

Through the MRC volunteers have opportunities to participate in training, interact with other health and emergency response professionals, and provide support to the mission areas of the MRC. Examples of the mission areas include:

Learn more here: https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/faq.php 

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations in Montgomery County COVID-19 vaccine information

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

Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by improving the quality of life and health of children and adults with disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapies. Circle of Hope is recruiting volunteers to work with the horses and participants. Each therapy session requires a team of 3 volunteers, 1 to lead the horse and 2 to work as side aides to assist and maintain the safety of the participant. In therapeutic riding sessions a volunteer has the opportunity to work directly with participants, and contribute to their individual success. A typical session for a volunteer may include a variety of different responsibilities such as: grooming and preparing therapy horses for the sessions; assisting with the preparation of a therapy session such as setting up games, obstacle courses, and more; assisting the participant when walking to the mounting area; being a side aide or horse leader during a riding session; and assisting with maintenance of equipment such as cleaning bridles, saddles and adaptive equipment. Training is required and is provided to all volunteers. The training sessions focus on the importance of safety and therapy protocol. Tues,Thurs 3:15-7:45 p.m.; Wed 9:15-7:45 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9:15-6:45 p.m.

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.

If you want an exciting opportunity to serve your community, become an EMT, Firefighter, or Paramedic, click on our website below and fill out an on-line application. We are not only looking for operational personnel, but personnel to assist with record-keeping, volunteer social functions, and general administrative assistance. http://joinfirerescue.com/ Follow us on twitter: @mcvfra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinfirerescue Being a volunteer EMT or firefighter is a strenuous and physically demanding job. You will need to undertake a through physical and have a background investigation. Candidates should be physically fit and ready to undergo demanding physical activity and involvement in training under stressful environments.

We are looking for volunteers to become Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighters in Montgomery County Md. We also have opportunities for administrative and auxiliary personnel. We have great benefits for volunteers as well as offer SSL hours for students. We provide the training, uniforms and other benefits, please call with questions and visit our website to apply

From time to time on an ad hoc basis, our small administrative staff might need additional administrative support for projects in our educational center, at our office in Washington, DC. Projects could include data entry, handling of files, scanning documents and other general administrative office assignments.

We are in need of Volunteers to sort food and pack bags for food distribution.

Please review the link below to sign up to volunteer

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BA8AA2FA6FE3-ebcgrocery25

The Sales Agent will work closely with the Boutique Sales Manager to manage all aspects of sales efforts of Rukundo International handmade products at craft fairs, events, and various locations in the DMV area. This position will require some local travel in order to sell at a variety of locations.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Boutique Sales Manager, as well as responsive to emails.

The Boutique Sales Manager (BSM) is responsible for all business aspects involved in Rukundo International’s partnerships with businesses who agree to sell Rukundo International’s handmade products. The BSM curates collections for sales, manages orders, and works to research, establish, and build business partnerships.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 1 year

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

Volunteers will:

Volunteers will support Team River Runner's SUNDAY FAMILY PADDLING PROGRAM for wounded veterans.  Program runs every Sunday 2-5PM from May thru October at Riley's Lock near Poolesville, MD.  

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.

Dates & Time: 
-Monday 6-8pm during the school year Sept-May
- Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs 6-8 pm during the Summer

-Fall: September 23-December 16
-Winter: January 27-March 23
-Spring: April 6-May 18
-Summer: June 28-Aug 6

*Dates subject to change.

Details:

YBA PLAY is a free instructional league that immerses youth in The Academy Way - a positive culture that cultivates excellence and performance mastery through an emphasis on teamwork, effort, continual learning, and a love of baseball/softball. We see this not as just a coaching job but an opportunity to make DC a better place.

Join the movement! Grow the game of baseball in Washington DC! Help build community! The responsibility of the National Pastime in the Nation's Capital.

Mentors are at the heart and soul of what we do at the Academy. Mentors come once a week to work with Scholar-Athletes in various games and activities designed to help Scholar-Athletes learn and grow into determined students, supportive teammates and catalysts for positive change in our community. Our mentors work to cultivate a positive relationship with mentees that have a lasting impact for years to come.

- 1 hour per week from 6:30-7:30 pm

- Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during the school year

- Work on provided activities to teach mentee about life, goal setting, team-work, and more

- Training for mentors in working with children and positive development 6-6:30 pm every mentoring day

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy looks to nurture the development of D.C. youth into thriving members and leaders of our community. The mission of the Academy is to use the sports of baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement and improved health among youth from underserved communities in Washington, D.C. Scholar-Athletes participate in a year-round program that includes STEM and literacy, baseball and softball programs, and food education.

Date:

September 24 - May 21 

Come as you can to help 1:1 tutor kids or work on homework Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday anytime between 3:30 and 6 pm. Kids grades 3-8 work on homework, online math games, or Academy assignments in STEM or literacy. Also try partner reading to work with a child on their vocabulary or learning how to read.

Tribute at Black Hill is an Assisted Living Community in Germantown Maryland seeking helpful hands to help fulfill the lives of our residents. 

Our lifestyle department encourages participation in our signature programs. Here are a few of our popular programs you can take part in:

In-Tune Fitness- Quarterly competition in which residents can earn different levels of wellness. 

Aria Arts- Includes all forms of art.

Aria Music- We are passionate about music.

Nomads- residents experience the culture of a destination through art, music, and food.

Furtissimo Pet Program- Friendly pet visits are always welcome!

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 need dog handlers for our adoption events! Location varies. 

You will be added to an email list, which is what we use for dog handler sign ups. An email goes out every week with that weekend's opportunities, details, and sign up links. You would receive a quick orientation on site. 

Email volunteer@lostdogrescue.org for more information.

Join groups and a crew leader outdoors to build and/or maintain natural surface trails.  MORE provides tools and supervision.  A typical trailwork session is 4 hours on a weekend morning.  Work can including lopping/cutting back vegetation, fixing mud puddles, or clearing and digging new trails. Check the MORE website for specific opportunities https://more-mtb.org/pages/events

Alzheimer's Association Virtual Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Skills for the volunteer position:

Chevy Chase At Home is a small nonprofit in Chevy Chase, MD.  We help older residents age-in-place by providing volunteer services and social programming.  

We are seeking another writer and a graphics volunteer to assist our Communications Committee to package our quarterly newsletters. 

This collegial Communications Committee meets/Zooms monthly to create content based upon happenings at the agency.

We need a volunteer to package the 4-6 page content into a simple standardized format. We have a template and can teach the volunteer how to insert the articles. 

The volunteer(s) are not required to attend meetings live - unless they wish to. 

The newsletter goes out in print March, June, September, December/January. 

We are looking for children, teens, and young adults to come volunteer with seniors. We know that intergenerational experiences are socially engaging and can promote cognitive stimulation. Through our Live With Legacy program, we offer opportunities for residents to share their wisdom and encourage mutual cross-generational sharing of talents, skills, experiences, and energy. Please note volunteer requirements vary based on type of service and frequency, please note waiver.

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.

Mission

LIGHT OF AFRICA Inc. mission is to promote healthy family relationships, personal well-being,
effective parenting, and employment and financial stability.
For more information, please visit www.lightofafrica.org

Board Member Position

The Board will support the work of Light of Africa, Inc and provide mission-based leadership and
strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Light of Africa, Inc.’s chief executive
officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board
is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance, and oversight

- Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Light of Africa, Inc.’s
strategic plan
- Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Light of Africa, Inc for evaluating its impact, and
regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and
supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
- Approving Light of Africa, Inc.’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions;
being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
- Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing Light of Africa, Inc. to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring Light of Africa, Inc’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the
communities Light of Africa Inc. serves

Fundraising

- Every board member should make an annual gift to the organization for the year..
Under normal circumstances, the Organization should ask board members to pledge an amount that is significant to them and let them declare the amount but in the startup phase, everyone should understand that an initial investment is key to the success of the organization. So we asking that each board members commits $100 for the year ( that will be around $9/month or $2 a week).

- Identify and cultivate potential donors
We recommend each board member to send a letter to a number of their family and friends asking to contribute to the organization.

Board terms/participation

Light of Africa, Inc 's Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for
one additional term. Board meetings will be held monthly, and committee meetings will be held in
coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Light of Africa, Inc’s
mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved

leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her
accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in
business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
- A commitment to and understanding of Light of Africa, Inc’s beneficiaries, preferably based on
experience
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading,
convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Light of
Africa, Inc’s beneficiaries
- Service on Light of Africa, Inc’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for
administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

For over 30 years, volunteers have been the foundation and backbone of The International Association of Blacks in Dance. Our newly revamped volunteer program is looking for dedicated people who want to make an impact and be a part of our community! With the introduction of micro-moments (individual tasks) you can now volunteer with IABD year-round. Our volunteers get the opportunity to work alongside team members both in daily operations as well as event day management. With your support we will continue to thrive for years to come!

AREAS OF FOCUS: Archives and Preservation, Communications, Database Maintenance, Development and Fundraising, Executive Affairs, General Management, Membership, Programs, Recruitment, Social Media, and other areas of interest.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

Have Questions? Email membership@iabdassociation.org

Welcome to the AsylumWorks Community and thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Please share more information about yourself in the form below so we can connect you with meaningful opportunities to build community with us by sharing your passion and skills in support of asylum seekers. You'll be added to our volunteer newsletter and receive ongoing communication about volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and expertise. 

Click here to sign up to volunteer! 

Red Wiggler Community Farm is in search of a volunteer with significant expertise in woodworking who can help us build several small projects, including: 

- wagon sides

- an outdoor sink support

- shelving units

We have some tools, but would appreciate a volunteer with tools of their own.

We'll supply lumber and hardware if you tell us what materials would be best. Or we'll provide a budget, and you can choose your own materials and we'll reimburse you!

If interested, please email volunteer@redwiggler.org or call (301) 916-2216.

We need your help! We are collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at our locations:
• Canned soups and other dry and canned foods
• Gift cards to Giant or Safeway
• Socks, hats, gloves and toiletries (especially important for the upcoming winter months)
• Large-font activity books like sudoku
• Diapers and baby wipes
• Sanitizing supplies
• Un-opened food to be cooked for 120 homeless neighbors served nightly by our Grate Patrol Program
• Donate online: https://give.virginiasalvationarmy.org/

Please leave donated goods outside the front door and call, text, or email 202-345-2238 or angela.soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org, indicating the location where you are. We will check for drop-off regularly, too. We are receiving donations 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday at all locations:

DC
• 3335 Sherman Avenue, NW
• 2300 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE

Maryland
• 20021 Aircraft Drive, Germantown
• 4825 Edmonston Avenue, Hyattville

Virginia
• 1804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
• 518 South Glebe Road, Arlington
• 4915 Ox Road, Fairfax
• 1483 Old Bridge Rd, Ste 102, Woodbridge

Safety is paramount. Please follow these precautions:
• Do not purchase items or prepare and drop-off care packages if anyone in your home is sick.
• While packaging and dropping of goods, wash hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
• During drop-off please leave food at the front and follow social distancing procedures.
• Donated items must be unopened and not expired.

Questions? Contact Angela, Volunteer and Donation Drive Manager
Angela.Soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org or 202-345-2238

If helping those in need is your passion, then being a Community Companion is an ideal volunteer opportunity for you! Community Companions provide compassionate non-medical support services (e.g. transportation and companionship) to the members of HCGH’s Member Care Support Network, who are recovering from a health crisis such as a hospitalization.

Ideal volunteer qualities include:

The Member Care Support Network provides free emotional and social support services to care for adults with health needs who live or worship in Howard County. 

Learn more and apply online or call 410-740-7601

The Damascus Soccer Club Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)3 member of the Arête Athletics Federation™ serving upper Montgomery County (Damascus, Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, Germantown, etc) is looking for coaches and parents to assist in our Community Soccer Programs for the Spring (late March-early June) and Fall (August-November) soccer seasons. Coaches set their own practice schedule and games are played on Saturdays in the Damascus Area.

No experience is necessary for parent volunteers. Basic training and curriculum is provided. 

Coaches are required to pass a background check and complete some mandatory safety courses in youth protection, concussion awareness, and fundamentals of coaching. 

Assistant Coaches and team managers (liaison with parents) are also welcome and encouraged to apply. 

Members: Arête Athletics Federation™, Clarksburg Community Soccer™, Damascus Community Soccer™, Gaithersburg Community Soccer™, and Germantown Community Soccer™ 

Vines and bushes are killing our native trees and plants. Volunteers will use clippers, saws and other hand tools to remove the invasive plants and free the trees. Participants have told us that they can hear the trees thanking them. It's an opportunity to be outside and make a difference for the environment. The activity is open to everyone. Training is on site.

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.

Trash is clogging the creek and killing the fish. In the past year, we have pulled mattresses, shopping carts, tires and lots of just plain old trash out of the creek. Join us in cleaning up Little Falls Parkway and creek between Massachusetts Ave and River Road. Wear your boots to get in the creek, or borrow some from us. Bags, gloves and safety vests provided. This is a great family job or fun for a group.

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.

BEST Kids is seeking adult volunteers to become mentors and impact the lives of youth! BEST Kids Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentoring for youth ages 6-21 in DC foster care.  100% of the mentees on the waitlist are black males seeking black male mentors. If you pride yourself on being a great big brother or have always wanted to be, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

BEST Kids mentors are consistent, caring adults that will be fun, energetic, trusting, and committed mentors. BEST Kids is guided by the belief that all children are talented. Through our one-on-one volunteering mentoring, extensive training, staff support, and experiential learning-based Peer Groups, we encourage our youth to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities.  

BEST Kids Mentoring Program works to enable youth to develop a positive sense of self, to acquire teamwork and group social skills, and to become productive members of society. Apply today to help a young person become their best selves! 

Requirements to become a mentor: 

To apply, visit www.bestkids.org/become-a-mentor or email Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator at keesha@bestkids.org. 

Remove vines and invasive weeds that are crowding out native species in the Little Falls Stream Valley Park. Gloves and clippers supplied. Visit our website for more information - www.LFWA.org This opportunity is great for small groups and families.  Under 14 must have an adult supervision with them.

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.

Job Summary – The Refugee Health Volunteer will assist program manager in health related activities, systems navigation, and access to benefits for recently- arrived refugees in Virginia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

Learning Outcomes:

Time Requirements:

At least 1 full day a week. This is a remote volunteer opportunity with possible in-person components according to the volunteer’s comfort level.

To Apply:

Please contact volunteer@ecdcus.org.

If you have any questions please contact cmccaw@ecdcus.org

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

Position Description:

Volunteers will pick up 7-day meal boxes at an arranged location and deliver them to families in Montgomery County, Maryland. Volunteers will be provided with a route map of the homes they will deliver to, and deliveries will be on Wednesday afternoons. Each delivery route will take between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours to complete, and volunteers may sign up for either one or two routes. 

COVID-19 Safety:

This position is contact-free! Volunteers will deliver boxes to the front door of homes to drop them off. Volunteers must bring and wear a mask or face covering while delivering boxes.

Duties:

Qualifications:

Please reach out to deliveries@healthyschoolfoodmd.org with any questions about volunteering and to sign up!

ZIP Codes: 20906, 20853, 20855, 20902, 20850 

As Mary’s Center’s largest fundraising event of the year, the Annual Gala is a special evening to celebrate over three decades of providing health, hope, and opportunity to thousands of individuals throughout the District and Maryland. An events volunteer will assist with coordinating event logistics, planning, execution, and promotion.

Time Commitment:

Key Responsibilities:

Training and Support:

Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualifications and Requirements:

Benefits:

Volunteer Food Packers/Distributors Needed on Saturdays

Harvest Intercontinental Church in Downtown Silver Spring needs volunteers to help them with their regular food drives:

Packing food : Every Saturday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Food Distribution (drive-thru): Every Saturday from 12:00PM - 2:00PM

It would be great if volunteers could sign up for regular shifts on Saturday for either packing food, distributing food, or both!

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 minimum of 10-15 pounds repeatedly.

COVID-19 Protocol: All volunteers are required to have their masks on before entering the building and will have their temperature check upon arrival. Gloves will be provided to wear at all times while serving.

To sign up: contact Dr. Gladys Okugbeni, 240-646-4431, gokugbeni@aol.com

Help with Food Preparation and Pick Up Needed!

Shepherds of Zion is seeking volunteers to assist with sorting, moving, and loading into trunks food received from the Capital Area Food Bank and other donors on a weekly basis between 7am and 6pm (three shifts available!) in Takoma Park, MD. Join our team to help with this critical need to help families facing hunger in our community. Come for just one time or join us as a regular volunteer. All safety protocols of social distancing, wearing masks, and cleaning hands is required and followed. Bi-weekly on Saturdays each month.

We also need assistance with transportation to pick up food from other donors, and are seeking volunteers with trucks to help us do so. 

To volunteer or receive additional information, please email pastor@shepherdsofzion.org or complete the Volunteer Registration 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.

Up 2 Us Foundation is a nonprofit that works with food insecurity. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing dependable access to nutritious food to families in need.

This is an immediate position. Eligible applicants must be a credentialed social worker to work  2 - 4 hours/week  assisting with client needs and possible supervisory role with social work intern(s). COVID safe environment. Easy parking and access. Most work can be done from home. Due to Covid Health concerns, we follow the State of Maryland COVID-19 guidelines. As such physical distancing and personal protective equipment will be instituted for all workers onsite.

Text: 202-440-3781 or Email: info@up2usfoundation.org  Visit us at up2usfoundation.org

LOCATION: 11160 Veirs Mill Road, UNIT 164, Wheaton MD 20902 (easy access via Reedie Drive)

Would you like to utilize your professional experience and support small business owners in your area? Consider joining SCORE, a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration, to offer business mentoring in your areas of expertise eg. business planning, marketing, financial planning, business operations. Currently, all mentoring services are provided virtually and we have a huge demand for these free, one on one mentoring sessions from clients across a wide range of small businesses.

We actively encourage women and minorities to apply, and offer comprehensive training. Join us!

Food Triage Volunteers are our first line of responders to Marylanders calling in on our toll-free line. In this role, you will be calling back Marylanders from across the state seeking assistance with food; whether it be applying for SNAP benefits or finding local food resources. Volunteers in this capacity are expected to perform a need assessment and then schedule callers with the appropriate partner agency to connect them with the resources they may be eligible for. To do so successfully, you must complete two one hour trainings covering prescreening, protocols, and FAQs before making calls and an optional refresher training as needed.

Volunteers are also expected to attend a bi-weekly meeting by phone to stay up-to-date on recent changes being made to SNAP and how to effectively inform callers on these changes. Volunteers will also be given written weekly updates and have open lines of communication with MD Hunger Solutions staff should any questions arise.

Experience working with low-income communities preferred, and multi-lingual volunteers are needed. All of this work will be performed remotely.

Wanted:  Virtual Knitting Instructors!

Are you a knitter?  Would you like to share the love of the craft, yarn and enthusiasm with others?

Project Knitwell is a non-profit organization that aims to share the joy of knitting to people in stressful situations.  During the pandemic, instead of working in-person at local hospitals and community sites, Project Knitwell volunteers have been providing one-on-one knitting instruction by way of Zoom to interested individuals in the DC metro area.   Project Knitwell is expanding its core of on-line instructor volunteers. Requirements include:

1. Knowing how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off

2. Understanding that knitting provides wellness benefits

3. Familiarity with the Zoom platform

4. Flexible schedule to meet with students at least 4 times

Persons receiving instruction include hospital patients, caregivers, healhcare workers, women transitioning from incarceration and those recovering from cancer.   Training and materials are provided for new volunteers.  Interested:

Please visit projectknitwell.org to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are GROWING and expanding our Leadership Team by conducting a search for candidates to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors and our Board of Trustees.

If you have time, energy, and skills to contribute to help us develop youth, build community, fundraise, expand our nonprofit, and promote character, development, and fun, please consider joining our Leadership Team.

We are have a variety of leadership, strategy, and operational support opportunities.  Skills in highest demand include:  General Board Experience, Operations, Franchising, Grant Writing, Events Coordination, Business Development, Child Development, Financial Management, Coaching Curriculum Development, Sponsorship Development, Marketing and Communications, Donor Care and Communications, and Volunteer Management.

Please contact our President for an exploratory conversation.  Thank you for your consideration.

All volunteers working directly with youth must pass a background investigation and complete basic safety training in youth protection. 

We are GROWING and expanding our Leadership Team by conducting a search for candidates to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors.

If you have time, energy, and skills to contribute to help us reach more women and girls who want to turn their dreams into reality, please consider joining our Leadership Team.

We are have a variety of leadership, strategy, and operational support opportunities.  Skills in highest demand include:  Systems and Infrastructure Development, Marketing and Communications, Donor Care and Communications, and Volunteer Management.

Please contact our Executive Director for an exploratory conversation.  Thank you for your consideration.

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HIP is an active organization participating in a variety of community events to inform and educate the general public about housing assistance programs and services through its housing counseling outreach program. If you enjoy interacting with the public, learn about community resources and/or advocate for affordable housing, HIP's mission will inspire you to join us in this effort.

Training as musuem docent. Provide visit guided tour of musuem or visitor assistance in a specific room of 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.

Volunteers will help care for the horses at Lifeline Horse Rescue. This includes feeding, haying, watering, grooming, stall cleaning, and tack cleaning. The majority of this work will be done outdoors so volunteers should be prepared by dressing accordingly. As different rescued horses are received and rehabilitated, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of equine ailments and therapies. 

This opportunity is available year round and on a daily basis. 

AfriThrive is seeking a Social Media Manager (Virtual Volunteer) to develop and implement a social media strategy to increase overall reach and brand awareness.

Founded in 2019, AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through increased access to culturally appropriate healthy foods, youth skills development and economic opportunity.

Responsibilities