Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Apply to The Tacy Foundation for immediate opportunities:   volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com, and                                    thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.

Invitations to All Live Music Events will be sent out via Signup.com. The date and time and location of the event will be given on the invitation. Each child/teen who signs up will be notified 2 days prior to the event. The Chief Intern of each event will take the parents’ emails, time of arrival and departure to send to the SSL manager for the record for public and private schools in Fairfax County & Loudon County, Virginia, Frederick, Prince George's, Howard and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.  These events occur monthly for 27 senior facilities and weekly or bi-weekly for hospitals in Germantown, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Columbia, MD, and Washington, DC.  These include WRNMMC, NIH, Holy Cross, Hopkins Suburban,  Sibley Memorial, and Howard General Hospital.

If you know of others who are interested in enrolling, please send them to The Tacy Foundation to encourage them to enroll and start immediately. We have so much work to do to rebuild the hopes of so many who have been affected by post-COVID life and job security changes. Reach out to them with your hearts and minds through music and story and deeds of great courage and care.

There are many ongoing opportunities for you to play your music!  Join the corps of youth who are playing for others to lift their spirit and raise their hopes.

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.

Piano Pals for ES Children:  Fox Chapel ES, Gaithersburg ES, Brown Station ES, Clopper Mill ES are paused for summer. Tanglewood HOC Apartments will continue in July.   For training of new volunteers during July in order to mentor in the Fall 2025, contact: thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.  Dates/location TBD for July.

Mentor a child per half hour Afterschool.  Using the detailed world renowned piano curriculum, Faber Piano Adventures,  teach 2 children (each one half hour lesson) between grades K-5 at an elementary school or public facility such as a church or community center.

1.5 hours of SSL Credit

Guitar Pals for ES Children:  Applications for Fall 2025 being received now.

Mentor a child per half hour on Saturday mornings in July  Using the detailed Faber Piano Adventures,   teach 2 children (each one half hour lesson) between grades K-5 at Tanglewood Housing for Title 1 families.

1.5 hours of SSL Credit

Adult supervision provided by Tacy Foundation Adult Volunteers, vetted by MCPS Adult Volunteer Requirements.

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

We will start soon holding pop-up adoption events.

We will offer age appropriate community service to different age groups on different days.  The best way to see what is going on is to visit our Volunteer page: Volunteer HERE

To see our upcoming events check here.  These events will include student activities with and without having animals in attendance.  Here is our official Event Page Click Look at all upcoming events NOT ALL SSL

There is also an online registration form that is required to attend.  Everyone must complete the application to attend and receive and invitation to participate and receive a 560 form.  560 forms will be printed at the time of service for participants who registered.  

You can go directly to the register online by clicking here Register for HALS MCPS SSL

WE HAVE NOTHING SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME. If you register now we will email you when there are volunteer opportunities to see if you can attend.  

Thank you to the students that want to serve our community by helping out displaced, and homeless animals.

Hal

Executive Director

Hal@HomeAtLastSanctuary.org

Here's your chance to become our Potomac community's featured student writer! Write a quarterly column about upcoming activities the general public can attend at Winston Churchill High School for the Regency Record, the online community newsletter of the Regency Estates Civic Association (RECA).  Help keep local residents informed about academic, athletic, theatrical and musical happenings at WCHS!  

Criteria for successful completion:  

1.  Compile a list of academic, athletic, theatrical, and/or musical activities sponsored by WCHS that are open to the community's attendance or participation in the up-coming calendar quarter.

2.  Compose a half-page to one-page article (8.5 x 11 size paper, inclusive of text, photos/media for the community's Regency Record e-newsletter briefly describing each activity and how area residents may participate or attend.

3.  Submit the article by a deadline to be set by the Editor of the Regency Record. (The next deadline is June 6, 2025.)

4.  Respond to the Editor-in-Chief's questions -- if any -- about the content of the article.  For example, to clarify a date or time of an activity.  The article will be subject to editing by the Editor-in-Chief for content, grammar, spelling, etc.

4 SSL hours (2 hours for research and 2 hours for writing the article)

The process by which the student(s) will submit their final product to the Regency Estates Civic Association for review:  The student(s) will e-mail their article to the Editor-in-Chief of the Regency Record by the Editor's established deadline.  The Editor-in-Chief is Rick Chen.  His e-mail address to rick.chen@regencyestates.org. 

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. 

Reach’s LOP is seeking volunteers to help school-aged children with their homework and other educational activities and serve them snacks (under the direct supervision of a childcare staff person). Must be 14+ years old.  

NOTE: This opportunity is approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. 

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.

Cantonese School of Greater Washington is looking for students interested or experienced in Cantonese Chinese language or culture to help with teachers and school activities. MCPS Cantonese speakers encouraged no matter what level.

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.

BECA is seeking Summer Camp Counselors for our annual Summer Camp, a summer bridge program for 1st – 6th-grade students from our partner schools, San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School, in Honduras.

For interested volunteers who are not available during our summer camp weeks, we offer similar service learning volunteer opportunities for small groups - including student groups, families, and other organizations/companies.

The three-week summer camp (that happens annually - typically the last week of June through the first two weeks of July) includes fun games, activities, and literacy and math enrichment. The camp contributes to preventing summer learning loss and offers BECA's students an enriching opportunity during a time when many of their peers are still in school (public schools in Honduras operate on a February - November schedule). Our camp counselors and Counselors in Training learn just as much as our students do and have just as much fun too. 

Our counselors are a wonderfully varied group - including recent high school graduates, current college students on summer vacation, educators looking for service learning summer opportunities, and even retirees from all over the world. 

All Summer Camp Counselors (and other service learning volunteers) connect with the BECA team and each other via email and two onboarding video calls prior to coming to Honduras to discuss the following:

packing/arriving in-country

brainstorming the summer camp theme

lesson planning topics for reading & writing, arts & crafts, and physical education

We kick off with a 3-4 day orientation in-country (shorter for shorter experiences)

Summer Camp runs 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday

In the afternoons, the team is busy completing a service project, participating in a reflection series, going on home visits, or participating in team bonding activities

RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Because the Summer Camp is a supplemental program, BECA recoups the program’s expenses through donations paid by Summer Camp Counselors and CITs. We ask that you contribute or fundraise $1,500 for the BECA program to help defray costs (staff support, food, accommodation, and training). A limited number of reduced contribution slots may be available. If you are interested in a service learning experience for your group, we are happy to discuss a fee structure that makes sense for all. We can also help groups/individuals set up a fundraising page using our networkforgood platform.

For current college students and educators, please note that volunteers in the past have successfully applied for on-campus grant monies or local grant opportunities to cover this expense and travel. We encourage you to explore what opportunities your college/community offers to subsidize summer experiences. Please contact us if you have any questions; we will try to help you in any way possible.

*** STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING: Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised (typically an average of four hours/day during summer camp and similar service learning trips).***

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.

Regarding Virtual (zoom or whatsapp) Orientation Sessions:

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. 

Volunteers Needed

EduCare Support Services is in need of volunteers to help with setup, distribution, and cleanup of the food pantry.

Days and Times:

First and Last Fridays every Month - Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm 

Every 1st Saturdays – 10:00am -2:00pm – Onsite Food Delivery

Every 3rd Saturdays – 7:00am – Noon - Offsite Food Delivery

Also, we are open Monday-Friday. from 8 a.m.-11am – 1:00pm -4:00pm (By Appointment Only)

The Takoma Park Food Pantry is a food pantry located in Takoma Park, MD. We are operated by almost all volunteers.

EduCare is serving more people during the pandemic as well. Right now, we are serving 250 families a month, or about 385 people.

(About) 75% of our food comes from USDA, the rest is purchased from local retailers and donated by individuals.

We are supported by grants from Montgomery County, City of Takoma Park,  private individuals and families, community organizations and corporations.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call 240-450-2092.

 You can also visit the website at www.educaremd.org

 You can also send an email to info@educaremd.org

 EduCare (The Takoma Park Food Pantry) is located at 7001 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912

 PLEASE NOTE:

** Offsite (Home Delivery Volunteers -- not eligible for SSL)

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 Inc. is looking for language translators to translate our English presentation on Heart Disease and Stroke so that we may present to in alternate languages to other communities. 

Some of these languages include (in no particular order):

1. Gujarati 

2. Urdu

3. Spanish 

Our presentation is found on Canva. Students will earn 10 SSL hours for successful completion of this task.

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.  

Socialize/visit Russian, Farsi, Chinese, Vietnamese Spanish, and Hebrew speaking residents. Volunteer should have spoken fluency in any of the these languages. Volunteer should be mature, feel comfortable with the elderly, and have patience with them.

Visit our web site volunteer page at www.smithlifecommunities.org or contact Monica at mayer@ceslc.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.

Student volunteers are expected to: 1. Assist the classroom teacher with facilitating small-group Chinese instruction and activities 2. Assist with classroom management 3. Assist with other tasks as assigned If you are proficient in Mandarin Chinese and are good at working with elementary school kids, this is a great opportunity for you to mentor kids and develop your leadership skills. 1. Proficient in Mandarin Chinese 2. Responsible, punctual, and pleasant to work with 3. Volunteer experience desired 4. Current students in Grade 6 to 12 in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)

Volunteer will assist teacher in classroom with activities and will be given instructions by teacher. Must be able to work with small children and speak/understand Spanish.

Bethesda International School operates on Saturdays only from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Volunteer will work during those hours to assist teacher in the classroom.

Look Again Resale shop in Kensington Maryland is looking for volunteers for our thrift/antique shop.  If you love vintage clothing, hard to find treasures and collectables then Look again resale shop is the place for you! Proceeds from our shop benefits The Prevention of Blindness Metropolitan Washington.

Duties include:

Sorting and processing donations, Cleaning and organizing shop, carrying boxes of donations in from customers, Assisting with day to day functions of the store.  By the way we have fun giving back!

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

Join us for an exciting 10 hours of personal development, civic engagement, and leadership development. The Civic Engagement and Leadership Academy is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable knowledges, skills and experience while making a positive impact on your community.

This exciting online program is designed to help high school students develop their leadership skills while learning about civic engagement. The program will include classroom instruction, project-based learning and hands-on experiences that will allow participants to apply the concepts and skills they learn to real-world situations. Our experienced teachers and mentors will guide students through a series of activities and workshops designed to promote personal development, civic engagement, and leadership development. All participants not only will receive their certificate of Civic Engagement and leadership but also will earn 10 SSL hours after completing this program.

Registration Information

Application Period:  year-round program

 Register website:https://yuan.foundation

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

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

The “Write to Your Representatives program” is a valuable opportunity for high school students to engage in civic activities , advocate for important issues, make their voices heard, and make a difference in their community and in the world. HS students will identify, research and analyze community or social problems,  Connect issues to policies , and propose their solutions to address these issues. 

Participants will earn 20 SSL hours, the detailed informations is  as follows:

1.Identify the issues (2 hours)

2.Research and analyze the issue (5 hours)

3.Relate the issue to policy (2 hours)

4.Propose innovative solutions/policies to legislators (2 hours)

5.Write their paper (5 hours)

6.Prepare the PPT (2 hours)

7.Prepare material for presentation at the booth (2 hours).

 Timeline

5/16/25                   Application Open

08/31/25                 Deadline of Application

09/01/25                 Deadline of submission

09/27                      Final presentation

Golden Award, Silver Awards, Bronze Awards,Social Impact Award

Registration website

         www.yuan.foundation

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

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

The Youth Tutor will provide direction, support, and academic guidance to elementary through high school students in the School and Community Youth Services program of Sheppard Pratt (formerly Family Services, Inc.). Tutoring will take place on a one-to-one basis with assignments and reinforcement of subject areas provided as requested by the student. The School and Community Youth Services tutoring program has been matching students from their programs with tutors for over 29 years.

The School and Community Youth Services program provides Montgomery County children, youth, and families with a variety of early-intervention, after-school, and counseling services to improve lives.  Sheppard Pratt promotes the resilience, recovery, and independence of individuals and families across the lifespan through mental and physical health, social service, and education.

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

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. 

The Youth Tutor will provide direction, support, and academic guidance to elementary through high school students in the School and Community Youth Services program of Sheppard Pratt (formerly Family Services, Inc.). Tutoring will take place on a one-to-one basis with assignments and reinforcement of subject areas provided as requested by the student. The School and Community Youth Services tutoring program has been matching students from their programs with tutors for over 29 years.

The School and Community Youth Services program provides Montgomery County children, youth, and families with a variety of early-intervention, after-school, and counseling services to improve lives.  Sheppard Pratt promotes the resilience, recovery, and independence of individuals and families across the lifespan through mental and physical health, social service, and education.

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.

Market Distribution
Volunteers will assist with food distribution at our choice distribution Market. Volunteers must be 16 or older. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a regular weekly schedule or serve as back up volunteers.

Activities
• Direct participants through the Market and answer questions.
• Volunteers will assist them to their cars if needed
• Shelf restocking/organizing
• Pack bags of additional food when available
• Housekeeping tasks related to the daily upkeep of the Market including breaking down boxes, taking out trash, light cleaning, sanitizing carts

Requirements
• This is a customer service focused opportunity. Volunteers communicate directly with a diverse population and must be courteous, patient, and understanding of each participant’s needs.
• Must be able to communicate calmly and effectively with participants, volunteers, and staff.
• The work is physical and you should be comfortable standing for a couple of hours; you will engage in some light to moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds) as well as bending and reaching.
• Volunteers must be able to work independently in a busy environment and easily transition between tasks throughout the day with minimal instruction.

Shifts

Mondays: 9:30-12pm
Wednesdays: 9:30-12pm

Volunteers are also need to serve as back up volunteers other days

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.

Whether you are an adult or a student seeking SSL hours, volunteering at the Farmers Market is a fun way to support your community. Volunteers sign up in advance to work 6.5-hour shifts from May 3 to October 11 at Derwood Farmers Market in the front yard of Neighborhood Church, 16501 Redland Rd, Rockville, MD 20855. 

Adults: We are looking for volunteers 18 and over who can lead activities and help guide high school and middle school volunteers in setting up and breaking down the market tents, tables, and chairs and folding the trash bins. Sign up to volunteer at Derwood Market. 

Students: We invite students who can work independently and make the best of verbal directions. Students who are willing and able to help market staff and vendors set up and break down tents, help out with elderly customers, and support the Welcome Booth with greeting, administrative, and outreach duties.

The Derwood Farmers Market is located in Rockville. Please email directly to milkladymarkets@gmail.org or sign up on our calendar by your available dates for the Derwood market on Saturdays here: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FA8A72DAB9-54895018-2025#/

Thanks, and see you at the market!

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.

Whether you are an adult or a student seeking SSL hours, volunteering at the Farmers Market is fun to support your community. Volunteers sign up in advance to work from May 9 to December 19 on Thursdays:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FA8A72DAB9-54871111-2025#/

1st shift from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm. 

2nd shift from 4 pm to 8:15 pm. 

Students: We invite students who can work independently and make the best of verbal directions. Students willing and able to help market staff and vendors set up and break down tents, help out elderly customers, and support the Welcome Booth with greeting, administrative, and outreach duties.

Adults: We are looking for volunteers 18 and over who can lead activities and help guide high school and middle school volunteers in setting up and breaking down the market tents, tables, and chairs and folding the trash bins. Please sign up to volunteer at Wheaton Farmers Market on Thursdays. 

Signup on our calendar by your available dates for the Wheaton market on Thursdays  here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FA8A72DAB9-54871111-2025#/ 

Thanks, and please email directly to milkladymarkets@gmail.org if you have questions. See you at the market! 

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.

Whether you are an adult or a student seeking SSL hours, volunteering at the Farmers Market is fun to support your community. Volunteers sign up in advance to work 6.5-hour shifts from 9 am to 3:30 pm, May 7 to September 24, 2025. At the rear parking lot of the (National Cancer Institute) NCI campus. Facing Key West Ave at the intersection of Broschart Rd/Diamondback Rd. 9605 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.    

Students: We invite students who can work independently and make the best of verbal directions. Students willing and able to help market staff and vendors set up and break down tents, help out elderly customers, and support the Welcome Booth with greeting, administrative, and outreach duties.

Adults: We are looking for volunteers 18 and over who can lead activities and help guide high school and middle school volunteers in setting up and breaking down the market tents, tables, and chairs and folding the trash bins. Please sign up to volunteer at Shady Grove Market on Wednesdays. 

The Shady Grove Farmers Market is located in Rockville. Signup on our calendar by your available dates for the Shady Grove market on Wednesdays here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FA8A72DAB9-54893621-2025#/ 

Thanks, and please email directly to milkladymarkets@gmail.org if you have questions. See you at the market! 

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 looking for at least 2 photographers and Videographers to capture photo and video of our organization's teams. 

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

Updated March 31, 2025

We're so excited to reconnect with many senior centers open for in-person performance now.  YAMS is recruiting volunteers to perform in senior centers around Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring, and Northern Virginia, etc. If you are interested in sharing your music with seniors, this will be a super exciting experience for you to bring the music and joy to them and also build up your own performance skill.  1-3hr SSL will be issued for each performance at this special period.  

The upcoming performances in Maryland senior centers in April can be found in the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/YAMSConcerts2024

Please contact us for any questions.  

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

Perform at Brookdale Senior Living in Potomac from 3:30 to 4:30 PM to share your musical talent with senior residents! Student musicians may earn 1 SSL (Student Service Learning) hours for their performance.

Please fill out this short Google Form for some basic information: https://forms.gle/dBjpEeQYD594SFW57

Greetings! ATR is seeking enthusiastic tennis players to join our monthly hitting sessions held at the local public schools' tennis courts as well as other tennis activities! In addition to providing SSL hours, we are recently approved as an official certifying organization for President's Volunteer Service Award. If you are passionate about tennis and interested in making a positive impact by supporting and helping other tennis players in our community, we'd love for you to participate in our hitting sessions and other tennis activities! To register, please click the link below and we will contact you when there is an opportunity. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5o0cpMrMEaCedhz9A9m2agUUJxW88Jl8bGKfhNTFChb1pig/viewform?usp=dialog

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.

Take patients from waiting room to examination room and take blood pressure and glucose levels. 

I am looking especially for volunteers who would be available for any of these shifts: 

Wednesdays 8-12pm and 12:30-5pm

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:30-5pm

Starting now.  Not SSL hour eligible.

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.

Imagination Stage is seeking Teen volunteers to assist with our 2025 Summer Camps! Volunteering at Imagination Stage provides young people with the opportunity to assist in the classroom while learning new theater and educational skills! Teen volunteers will aid in setting up the classroom space, model exemplary behavior for the campers, and assist our teaching artists in creating a positive camp atmosphere. Volunteers do not need to commit for the entire summer; if selected as a teen volunteer, we will accommodate your busy summer schedule. If you are interested in applying to be a Teen Volunteer with Imagination Stage, fill out the Google Form below. Once you have filled out the form, we will contact you in the coming days with next steps. If you have any questions about becoming a Teen Volunteer, email our Education Program Manager Sami at stopping@imaginationstage.org for more information.

Google Form Application

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

Volunteers are integral to restoring the Anacostia River. It is thanks to the work of the hundreds of thousands of Anacostia Watershed Society volunteers through the years that the river has improved. Our volunteers restore wetlands, plant native plants, collect seeds, and help with many other projects - often times pieces of larger plans that make a big impact on the river. All of our volunteer activities have an educational component and are an opportunity to learn about the watershed.

To stay in the know about our volunteer opportunities, join our monthly/seasonal Volunteer Email Newsletter! This monthly email will share upcoming events, pictures and stats about past volunteer successes, and seasonal tips to make the most of your volunteering experience.

Click here to sign up for the Anacostia Watershed Society Volunteer Newsletter.

Additionally, we have another list for #MusselPower-related events.  This work can require a more specific familiarity with the activities, so click here to sign up to join this specialized list.

We have several ways that you can get involved:

If you would like to volunteer as an individual or with a group of fewer than eight participants, please check out events listed on our event calendar.

If you have a group greater than eight participants and would like to volunteer as a group, please fill out our Volunteer Group Information Sheet by clicking here.  We will follow-up with you and try to find an event that suits your needs.

If you are a Scout interested in volunteering as an individual or with a group of fewer than eight participants, please check out events listed on our event calendar.

If you are interested in bringing out your troop as a large group, please fill out our Volunteer Group Information Sheet by clicking here. We will follow-up with you and try to find an event that suits your needs.

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

Volunteer to help Meals on Wheels through meal packing on weekdays or Saturday mornings!

www.mealsonwheelsmd.org/changemaker/

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.

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

Volunteering at BlackRock comes with many opportunities, from concessions, box office, and ushering for our shows to being the face of BlackRock at gallery events, every position is important and vital to our operation!  

As we begin a new volunteer program we would like to get to know you, please fill out our online application at this link: https://www.blackrockcenter.org/volunteer. We will only review volunteer applications through this form.

As of now only volunteers 16+ will be considered for hours. Those selected as volunteers will be sent a volunteer handbook that outlines all positions and training. As of now ALL volunteers will need to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and a booster shot is strongly preferred! 

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

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please allow 2 - 4 days for our response to your inquiry.

Receptionists are often the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff, providing a warm and professional welcome to all. This role includes answering questions, managing inquiries, directing visitors, and assisting with administrative tasks to support the smooth operation. The Volunteer Receptionist ensures a positive experience for all who interact with the organization by maintaining a friendly and organized front desk environment.

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

This spring, CSA Flag Football is gearing up for another exciting season, offering kids ages 5 to 14 a chance to develop their skills, learn teamwork, and have fun in a fast-paced, non-contact football environment. Our program is built on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and community, and we’re looking for current and former athletes to help make it a success.

If you’re a current or former athlete who enjoys working with kids, loves sports, or wants to gain leadership experience, this is the perfect opportunity. As a Junior Coach, you’ll play an important role in mentoring young athletes, assisting with practices, and supporting game-day operations—all while earning Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.

Sign up through the Montgomery County Volunteer Center or visit our CSA Flag Football page for more details. You can also contact us at clarksburgfootball@gmail.com with any questions.

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

Join us this season and help shape the future of Clarksburg football

In the middle of August we'll begin another great Coyotes Cross Country season for kids ages 5 to 14 (elementary and middle school kids).  Practice will be every Tuesday and Thursday at Rocky Hill Middle School from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, as well as Sunday afternoons at 2:00 -- somewhere fun -- if we don’t have a meet.  We’ll participate in 6 or 7 local league meets on Sunday afternoons beginning in the middle of September.  Our last regular season meet will likely be early November.  Many of our kids will participate in “post season” which will include a national championship meet in late November or early December.

High school students can earn SSL hours by assisting at practices and/or meets under a lead coach's supervision.  The Junior Coach commitment is super-flexible.  Attend practices/meets as often or as little as you'd like.  We offer a great environment for high school students to both gain coaching experience and serve younger children in the community.  Students will lead warm-up runs, facilitate running drills and stretches, assist with conversational pace runs, and time the kids doing speed workouts.  Are you fast?  You'll likely help with our 13 & 14 year-olds.  Not all that fast?  You'll help with the youngest kids.  Helping kids grow and achieve great things is a very rewarding experience.  Coyotes Cross Country is the 2024 AAU Maryland Team Champion -- both boys and girls.  And our 7&8 year-old boys are 2024 AAU National Champions.  Let's go!

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 Eta Theta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. presents our annual Youth Symposium 2025. On Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 AM - 12:30 PM.

Register now for this free event! https://tinyurl.com/SigmaYS2025

Come meet with one of our MCPS alumni who has made an impact on gun control and social justice locally and on the national stage. 

There will be raffles, a free nutritious lunch, and all students Grade 6-12 will earn SSL hours for their active participation and receive a Narcan kit.

                                    Life Stories - A Project for Honoring Seniors

The Tacy Foundation proposes to encourage selected student volunteers to interview and write the stories of the incredible seniors who have built and maintained the communities where we are now privileged to live. We hope to discover and share seniors’ stories of personal, family, and work lives in the past decades. They are the heroes who, despite huge life challenges, have raised families, created charitable organizations, served their neighborhoods with vigilance for all families, and contributed with integrity through their professions and community service.   

Capturing the stories of seniors has sparked the interest of a number of young musicians. The teens' stellar efforts to bring hope and memory to seniors with their music and conversations through the past 12 years have inspired us all.  Youth have learned that these precious people are most interesting, well-educated, appreciative of youth, and devoted parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

To receive SSL hours, the student must be directly supervised by a Tacy Foundation adult volunteer or an assisted living staff member while interviewing the seniors. The interviews must be held in a public space, that is, a common area of the assisted living facility.  This requirement is designed for the student's safety. The student can draft the actual article at home.  He or she will then submit the article to the Tacy Foundation Director for review. When an article is ready, it will be published in the Foundation’s monthly newsletter.  It will also be offered to the senior facility’s newsletter for their residents and staff.  

SSL Credit is based on the hours for the interview and equivalent time writing the life story of the senior.  SSL credit will be determined as follows:

SSL Hours will be based on the length of the actual interview, some longer and some shorter than others.  Students will earn hour-for-hour the time spent conducting the interview. 

SSL Hours of transcribing the interview will vary, depending on the length of the interview.  

1 Hour of SSL Credit for transcribing 1 hour of interview.  2 hours of transcription for 2 hours of interview, and so on. 

Any photos require pre-approval by the family and senior facilities.

Kindly contact the Teen Chief Intern of this project:  lifestories.tacyfoundation@gmail.com

The Teen leader (Chief Intern) will respond as promptly as he is able. 

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.

DevelopIT Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal of creating future leaders in technology by offering a free program that includes hands-on applications and student-led learning environments. We are looking for student volunteers to serve as Marketing & Social Media Managers to help develop social media marketing content and campaigns to increase visibility, engagement, and community involvement.

If you are interested in earning SSL hours for this activity, please let us know. We will review your marketing material or campaign plans (template for content creation will be provided) and approve them for execution within the organization by our core team. Once we have reviewed your submissions, we will award SSL hours according to the following equivalency:

Volunteers will also attend check-in meetings with our core team through a virtual platform (Google Meet) using their personal/private accounts and SSL hours will also be granted for meetings (1 meeting hour = 1 SSL hour). Please contact our admin team for more details at info@developitinc.org.

If you are interested in the position, please submit an application on our website: https://www.developitinc.org/join-us

Additional Information Regarding Opportunity:

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.

First Tee - Greater Washington, DC is looking for Volunteers at all of our Montgomery County, MD program locations.  We hold programming at Laytonsville Golf Course, Needwood Golf Course, Northwest Golf Course, Olney Golf Park, Rattlewood Golf Course, and Sligo Creek Golf Course.  We have needs on weeknights and weekends beginning in March through late October during four 6-week sessions.

Please help us spread the word of this great program and help us positively influence the lives of the young people around us! 

If you're interested, please contact Almay Alday at aalday@firstteedc.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 in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

First Tee - Greater Washington, DC is looking for Volunteers at all of our Montgomery County, MD program locations.  We hold programming at Laytonsville Golf Course, Needwood Golf Course, Northwest Golf Course, Olney Golf Park, Rattlewood Golf Course, and Sligo Creek Golf Course.  We have needs on weeknights and weekends beginning in March through late October during four 6-week sessions.

Please help us spread the word of this great program and help us positively influence the lives of the young people around us! 

If you're interested, please contact Almay Alday at aalday@firstteedc.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 in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Are you passionate about history and community? The Chevy Chase Historical Society is looking for dedicated volunteers to help us preserve the rich history of our area through our Oral History collection and archival center!

What you can do:

Why you should volunteer:

Requirements:

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

The Button Farm seeks volunteers for a variety of activities. Opportunities include gardening, animal care, general site maintenance and support for open house events. On pre-scheduled Volunteer Days tasks are assigned day-of and upon your arrival. Activities are good for individuals, families, and small groups. Volunteer opportunities will be weather permitting. Volunteers will receive a notice of upcoming volunteer days via email.

The Button Farm Living History Center is set on 40-pristine acres inside Seneca Creek State Park, and is Maryland's only living history center depicting 19th century slave plantation life and the inspirational story of the Underground Railroad. Our site features a Civil War-era Barn, Historic Outbuildings, Livestock Pens, Museum Garden, and Slave Cemetery.

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

**The email addresses [number]@MCPSMD.net cannot receive replies from our email. Please use an alternative email to register.**

DevelopIT Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal of creating future leaders in technology by offering a free program that includes hands-on applications and student-led learning environments. We are looking for student volunteers to serve as Growth & Fundraising Managers to help 1) increase our presence in the local community and 2) develop fundraising activity plans and donation campaigns.

If you are interested in earning SSL hours for this activity, please let us know. We will review your activity or campaign plans (template for content creation will be provided) and approve them for execution within the organization by our core team. Once we have reviewed your submissions, we will award SSL hours according to the following equivalency:

Volunteers will also attend check-in meetings with our core team through a virtual platform (Google Meet) using their personal/private accounts and SSL hours will also be granted for meetings (1 meeting hour = 1 SSL hour). Please contact our admin team for more details at info@developitinc.org.

To apply, please submit an application form on our website: https://www.developitinc.org/join-us

Additional Information Regarding Opportunity:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This activity takes place outside, rain or shine. 

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

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

Shifts:

Wednesdays, 1:30-5pm

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

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

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

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

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

Instructions :

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

3. Create the content with the following guidelines:

            a. Name the Tile for the Social Media Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

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

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

·       Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours? YES. 

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

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

Please read the guidelines here:

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

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

Thanks!

Helping Hands for Humanity Inc.

https://hhhumanity.org/

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is not responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. 

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

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

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

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

SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making

SIZE

TYPE

HOURS

AWARDED

36 x 36

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square

25

36 x 36

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

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

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

35

36 x 36

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

20

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles

25

36 x 36

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

30

>36 x 36 to 45 x 60

Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles

35

48 x 48 or larger

Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets)

2.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us to find a good fit for you.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

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

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

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

                   equitycenterGMV@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Again this Fall, Tacy Foundation will offer these opportunities as follows:

(1) training for teens to learn how to teach the (purple) Primer Books of Faber Piano Adventures for anyone who missed the early Summer classes. 

Dates: Weekends by appointment as needed. Invitations given via Signup.com for Piano Pals Training.   In-Person and/or Online Training.

(2) training for mentors to learn and teach Creative Improv from Faber Piano Adventures.  Written reflection and video presentation, and Sign In Sheet required for SSL Credit.      See below:  

New Webinar Series for Learning and Teaching Creative Improv

Join your hosts Randall Faber and Brian DiBlassio to learn how bursts of creativity spinning from favorite Piano Adventures songs can make lessonsexploratory and fun. Each live webinar provides focused, hands-on training to enhance your teaching toolkit.

August 4,    1pm to 2:30pm ET

Introduction to Creative Improv: You Already Have the Skills to Get Going!

August 11,   1pm to 2:30pm ET

Beyond the Printed Page: Opening up Tunes

August 18,   1pm to 2:30pm ET

Next Level Improv-abilities for Jazz & Blues

Webinars are free and open to all. Recordings will be available in the Teacher Atlas.

Enrollment with the Foundation is required. Go to www.tacyfoundation.org, How to Volunteer page.

All parents of Volunteers must go to www.tacyfoundation.org and sign the Consent Form.  This is found in the "How to Volunteer" section.  This form is required.  An Orientation via telephone conference call follows.  Classes are open AFTER the process of enrollment and Orientation are completed.  No exceptions.

If you missed the Summer classes and you are interested in joining a Virtual class (for learning how to teach grades K-5), we will offer this beginning in the winter months while in-school Piano Pals programs continue at Gaithersburg ES, Brown Station ES, Fox Chapel ES, and Clopper Mill ES, and Tanglewood Apartments HOC.  

Each SSL Credit Hour is logged by the Adult Host of the sessions.  One hour of class time equals 1 hour of ssl credit.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Reach of Montgomery County's Senior Reach Program seeks volunteers to assist seniors with using and/or troubleshooting technical issues with their mobile devices at Victory Court Senior Apartments in Rockville on Tuesdays from noon to 2:00 p.m. Proficiency in using various types of mobile devices and software is preferred. Experience working with seniors is also preferred.

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

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

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

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

We currently have available PR member positions available! See the description below to learn more about the role. Once you've learned more about the roles of PR member, apply by filling out the form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3358Uy4i4mfFwkViP7FuzFiZYjh17lBhDT_ci48QvOSjDxQ/viewform

PR Team Member

Creating/designing social media posts for Instagram/TikTok/YouTube with the guidance of adults in the organization (0.5 SSL hours per post designed) 

NO SSL hours will be given for posting said post, as that will be done by the adult representative in the organization

Important Participation Guidelines:

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

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

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

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

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

Session Recording:
Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

Protection of Personal Information:
Students’ email addresses, home addresses, or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

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

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

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

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

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

We believe that everyone can make a difference, regardless of their age or background, and we welcome volunteers to join us. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact us to learn more about how you can help us make a safer and more caring world. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to your community with HSFL!

Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours 

 The following SSL hours we offer:

 8 Letters for Veterans = 1 hour of service  

  1.  How to start:

If you are willing to volunteer, please contact highschoolersforfrontliners@gmail.com. For volunteers, we provide specific PDF instructions that explain how to make the item, the quality expected, how to create the student activity log, how to earn SSL hours, and the drop-off/mailing instructions.

  2. Writing Letters for Veterans: 

Please have neat handwriting! As we do not accept print version letters, please write your letters in hand-written form.  We are making these letters for veterans and seniors at the VA Baltimore Center. These will be handed out to patients who are sick or struggling from health concerns. Please make a sincere effort to write letters.

Please do not include any personal information such as your full name, email address, or home address in your notes. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself.

  4. How to earn your SSL hours: Important

At HSFL, we take SSL hours seriously and want to ensure that our volunteers receive the correct amount for the work they've completed. Our supervisors will review your completed work and award SSL hours based on our established equivalency of hours for the specific project.

While you should keep an activity log to track your work, please don't calculate your own SSL hours. Instead, we'll compare your log to the work you've completed and adjust your SSL hours if necessary. Our goal is to make sure that the process is fair and accurate, and we appreciate your cooperation in this effort.

  Frequently Asked Questions: 

 Please email Austin Moon/President of HSFL( highschoolersforfrontliners@gmail.com) if you have any other questions. www.hsfl.info

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

We believe that everyone can make a difference, regardless of their age or background, and we welcome volunteers to join us. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact us to learn more about how you can help us make a safer and more caring world. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to your community with HSFL!

   The following SSL hours we offer:

    1 Handmade Heart Pillow (using a sewing machine/hand sewing )= 1 hour of service

  1.  How to start:

If you are willing to volunteer, please contact highschoolersforfrontliners@gmail.com. For volunteers, we provide specific PDF instructions that explain how to make the item, the quality expected, how to create the student activity log, how to earn SSL hours, and the drop-off/mailing instructions.

  2. Making Heart pillows Instruction:  WE DO NOT PROVIDE ANY FABRIC AND FIBER FILLING INSIDE PILLOWS 

  Volunteers can prepare their own fabric and fiber filling to make this heart pillow. We follow this Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB_-dqtFBwU

  4. How to earn your SSL hours: Important

At HSFL, we take SSL hours seriously and want to ensure that our volunteers receive the correct amount for the work they've completed. Our supervisors will review your completed work and award SSL hours based on our established equivalency of hours for the specific project.

While you should keep an activity log to track your work, please don't calculate your own SSL hours. Instead, we'll compare your log to the work you've completed and adjust your SSL hours if necessary. Our goal is to make sure that the process is fair and accurate, and we appreciate your cooperation in this effort.

  Frequently Asked Questions: 

 Please email Austin Moon/President of HSFL( highschoolersforfrontliners@gmail.com) if you have any other questions. www.hsfl.info

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

We believe that everyone can make a difference, regardless of their age or background, and we welcome volunteers to join us. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact us to learn more about how you can help us make a safer and more caring world. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to your community with HSFL!

   The following SSL hours we offer:

    1 Lap Blanket (using a sewing machine/hand sewing )= 1.5 hours of service

  1.  How to start: 

If you are willing to volunteer, please contact highschoolersforfrontliners@gmail.com. For volunteers, we provide specific PDF instructions that explain how to make the item, the quality expected, how to create the student activity log, how to earn SSL hours, and the drop-off/mailing instructions.

 2. Making Lap Blanket Instruction:  we do not provide fleece or flannel fabric

1)Flannel Blanket: 24 x 36 inch or 36 x 36 inch any pattern or no pattern: you can prepare 1 yard of flannel for making 1 blanket  Youtube instructions: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oJAzu4ZuTiY&feature=share.

 2) Fleece Blanket : 24 x 24 inch or 36 x 36 inch any pattern or no pattern: you can prepare 24 inch which is 3/4 yard of fleece for making 1 blanket. Sewing instructions are the same as flannel lap blanket: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oJAzu4ZuTiY&feature=share.

  3. How to earn your SSL hours: Important

At HSFL, we take SSL hours seriously and want to ensure that our volunteers receive the correct amount for the work they've completed. Our supervisors will review your completed work and award SSL hours based on our established equivalency of hours for the specific project.

While you should keep an activity log to track your work, please don't calculate your own SSL hours. Instead, we'll compare your log to the work you've completed and adjust your SSL hours if necessary. Our goal is to make sure that the process is fair and accurate, and we appreciate your cooperation in this effort.

  Frequently Asked Questions: 

 Please email Austin Moon/President of HSFL( highschoolersforfrontliners@gmail.com) if you have any other questions. www.hsfl.info

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Please review the following information while considering this opportunity

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photos of the work completed

Written reflection or description of the process and outcomes

Presentation or report (video, PowerPoint, etc.)

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

Relevance to the environmental, economic or social cause

Accuracy, creativity, or effectiveness of the solution

Ability to demonstrate a connection to the learning outcomes

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

Activity 1: Green Entrepreneurship or Green Career Program

Research and present a report on a sustainable business idea.

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

Activity 2: Community Engagement Campaign

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

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

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

Submission of Materials:

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

A deadline for submission will be clearly communicated.

Review Process:

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

Feedback will be provided within one week of submission.

Final Approval:

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer opportunity to support social media promotion- Students can earn SSL hours for time spent on-site under the supervision of a staff person helping to create live video or reel-to-reel stories that will be posted by the person handling the marketing for the Farmers market.

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.

Participating in performances on the stage of Potomac Church's Farmers Market, providing live music or entertainment individually or as part of a school performance or approved 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Training will be provided. SSL approved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SSL approved!

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

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

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

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

Volunteer parking is available next to schoolhouse.

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

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

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

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

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

Docent schedules are:

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

Training and supervision will be provided by the Museum Educator.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Looking for skilled ice skaters only!*

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

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

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

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

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

Cabin John Ice Website: www.CabinJohnIce.com

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

Please complete and submit the volunteer form below, including the ACTUAL signatures of BOTH the student and parents (if under the age of 18 parent signature is required). Completion of this form, including the actual required signatures, is required by all volunteers to participate in this SSL opportunity.

Please do not use your MCPS email to respond with us as we cannot not reply to you via this type of email address.

This is an amazing opportunity to gain volunteer experience helping Arise and Flourish, a non-profit organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland that speaks to students about substance use and misuse.  During the last ten years, Arise and Flourish has paved the way through public and private schools on educating our youth of the dangers associated with addiction. Our program delivers a robust and real-life look into the cycle of addiction and provides an understanding, knowledge and insight on how to exercise prevention. Arise and Flourish’s family of dedicated volunteers have delivered our program to more than 230 schools and have reached over 33,000 students with our impactful message of prevention and hope. In addition to our visits to schools, we are also asking for the student’s assistance to continue the education of addiction and prevention through SSL hours. 

What students will do:

Student will first need to complete the volunteer form/parent/guardian permission slip and submit via to e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org. Please note that MCPS has not vetted the YouTube videos created by our organization and parents/guardians are responsible for previewing the videos and then providing parent permission for their students to view the videos.

Once approved, students will watch two video presentations provided by our organization. 

Students can obtain SSL hours in two ways:

How to earn community service hours (SSL):

Students have the ability to earn 1 SSL hour for the quality completion of this project and can earn up to 4 SSL hours in total (cumulative - not per year) for each speaker video watched and paper written (up to 4 speaker videos along with the one video for the cycle of addiction).

When your paper or art project is complete, e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org your 2-page paper or an electronic copy of your art project and paragraph to collect your signed SSL sheet for this project. Students will need to cc their parents as well on the email submission. Please allow 3-5 business days to receive your signed SSL form.

Privacy:

Please, do not share any pictures or likeness of the students as well as personal information such as home address, email or phone number etc. in your paper or artwork. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself. We ask that students include their first name, grade and school only on each submission.

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.

Volunteer Registration Form (Parent/Guardian Permission Slip)

 Please complete this form as accurately as possible. Completion of this form is required by all volunteers.

* This form is not completed without both YOURS and YOUR PARENTS or GUARDIAN SIGNATURE. 

VOLUNTEER LEGAL NAME: _____________________________________________

VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________

SCHOOL NAME: _____________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________

AGE: _________ DATE OF REGISTRATION: ________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ____________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If Volunteer is under 18 years): ___________________________________________________________________

DATE: ________ EMAIL: _______________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________________________________________ 

Contact Us at Arise and Flourish Email: info@ariseandflourish.org

Website: http://www.ariseandflourish.org/

Privacy:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SSL hours approved.

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

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

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

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

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a wonderful opportunity for different generations of people to interact. We thought it would be very productive to have a student/students ask some of our clients for advice. We have clients who love to share their expertise on certain subjects. Someone could ask a client for advice on things such as hobbies, school, careers, or just being an adult. A student volunteer can come one time, or multiple times to interact with different clients. They are welcome to stay longer to help out with our other day activities. The best ages for this opportunity are ages 16-18. If a student is a few years younger, they would need a parent/chaperone to be with them while they are here. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Google Form Submission Link

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

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

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

VOLUNTEER APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

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

Hybrid works schedule is possible with this position.

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

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

We look forward to working with you.

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

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

Under the Lights - Coach Description

Coach team of boys and girls, ages 4-14

Coach games and practices 1 day per week

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

Provide a safe and fun environment for the players

Learn and follow all league rules, policies, and procedures

Give each player equal playing time

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

Communicate with parents as needed

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

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to working with you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are looking for people who are involved in sports, fitness and the desire to work with children, teens and young adults. They must be dependable, energetic, motivated and creative people who are interested in teaching sports and fitness activities to participants with developmental disabilities including ADD, ADHD, and those on the autistic spectrum. You will be learning unique and innovative strategies to help them learn how to play sports. The experience is very rewarding and will give you a very good idea of the wide range of developmental disabilities in our world. A love and knowledge of sports and fitness is required. 

Garbage recycling

Sample

       6. Send annotated photos and photos to our official email alex@cleanplanetcollective.org once a month.

       7. The other type of garbage container is also fine, but the size need to be at least 20*30*40inches (similar to the size of the MCPS bin), and they must be placed with a MCPS blue bin when taking photos.

       8. Montgomery County garbage sorting policy

       9. 1 SSL Hour per week

Are you a part of a youth/adult group, 4H club, church group, Scout troop, class, team, or any group of people that want to work together and do good? Sign up together to volunteer as a team and have some fun on the farm!

Volunteer groups make a difference in the lives of our horses while promoting community and team spirit.

Scheduled group volunteer days are flexible and can be catered towards the need(s) of your team. Volunteers will help with an assigned project that could include, but is not limited to:

Groups are welcome to have full use of our outdoor pavilion or indoor classroom for lunch or to use as a place to meet and follow up about the day.

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.

interPLAY Orchestra rehearses and performs at Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda, Maryland. Our purpose is to provide a stimulating creative and unique approach to music for adults with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities. Most of the Musicians in our orchestra are not able to read music, which has often been a barrier to musical expression. The Musicians work side by side with non-disabled volunteer students and adult artists.

Student (SSL) Volunteers assist interPLAY Orchestra with music operations and other orchestra support functions. Volunteers who assist our Orchestra Conductor with live rehearsals and performances are known as "Bandaides". Live rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 6:30-8:00pm, at Strathmore. 

Students who are at least 15 years old may apply to be a Bandaide. While training is available, we give preference to students who have some prior musical experience or experience working with persons with disabilities. Students who wish to do other kinds of orchestra support work are not required to have prior experience, but a desire to learn and reliability are very important. Additional support work may include clerical and administrative, inventory, event coordination, IT support, graphic design, and marketing support.  

All on-site work is supervised and performed either at Strathmore or other public venues in the Rockville area.

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 position is for those who want day-to-day interaction with rescued horses assisting with daily care - PRIOR HORSE EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED! Caring for up to 120 horses would not be possible without the hard work and kindness of our volunteers!

REQUIREMENTS

Those interested in becoming a Barn Chore and Equine Care volunteer are required to attend a "Welcome to DEFHR" New Volunteer Orientation. Dates and registration can be found HERE.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

On the Barn Chore team. volunteers take part in a variety of tasks to help our horses throughout the day; some examples are:

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.

AAUW Gaithersburg sponsors a large used book sale April 11 - 13, 2024, to raise funds for scholarships for women and advocacy programs for women/girls. We promote a clean environment by recycling over 30,000 books at modest prices to encourage reading and literacy. Books are organized into 60+categories.

From April 4-14 we need help from both students and adults . To volunteer, send an e-mail to booksale@meral.com with the dates and times you can help and a phone number. Students - include your school and grade. Perfect opportunity for people who like books.

We need help to:

We especially need help Fri. April. 5, Sat. April 6, Sun. April 7, Sat. April 13; Sun, April 14.

Location: Rosborough Center Community Rooms Building 409, Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg 20877. Enter the campus only at Lost Knife Rd. and Odendhal Ave, across from the bus terminal at Lakeforest Mall. Using GPS, enter 301 Odendhal Ave, Gaithersburg, 20877.

Directions: Take I-270 to Exit 11, Montgomery Village Ave, Go East, cross Rt. 355, pass Lakeforest Mall, turn right on Lost Knife Road continue straight into Asbury to Bldg. 409. Only Enter Asbury at Lost Knife Rd. and Odendhal Ave, across from the Lakeforest Mall bus terminal. After passing the gate, go straight about 200 yds. Rosborough is a one story building on the right with a green roof. Park across the street in the big lot.

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.

PLE Youth Program is looking for youth teachers (Grade 6-12) to help students (at least two years younger) for all subjects.

If you are interested in applying for the job, please fill out the following form:

https://forms.gle/JB5PGK8bfL8J1c4x8

We will contact you shortly

Look forward to working with you!

PLE Youth Program Team

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

Regarding how we will track and verify SSL hours:

--- Students will track their volunteer hours by making a copy of the following template. The document must be titled following the template - (ex: “John Smith_2021-2022 Time Collection”). On the first row list your full name. On the second row, please state if you are applying for the PVSA award.

--- After each class, document the date, the duration and the preparation time of the class. The default total class preparation time is the same as the duration of the class. (Ex. If your class is 40 minutes long, you enter 40 minutes for the class preparation). 

--- If your preparation time is more than the default time, PLE and all its staff reserve the right to view your lesson plans. After reviewing all materials you created in preparation and a possible interview, we determine if the preparation time logged is appropriate or if it should be adjusted based on length, amount, and quality of material. We generally do not award more than 2 hours of preparation time. You will retain copyright over your plans. 

--- Any orientation, training and meeting times will also be counted toward your volunteer time. Please enter the event name, date, and duration. Please be aware preparation time is not applicable to this circumstance (ex: New faculty online orientation, 4/21/2010, 1 hour). 

--- We will send certificates of verified volunteer hours and complete volunteer forms (SSL, NHS, etc.) upon request. 

--- All other forms of volunteering (eg. advertisement, management, newsletter writing, general curriculum development) will be tracked on an hour-for-hour basis the amount of time served when supervised. If items are completed without live supervision, they are reviewed on a case by case basis. Most curriculum development, newsletters, and proposals written will be awarded 1-2 hours, based on length and quality.

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.