Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Volunteers work 1:1 on the tennis court with a child with autism, working on tennis, athletic and social skills. The 6-week session runs on Sundays from 1-3pm beginning Sept 13 (Oct. 25 rain date). We ask volunteers to attend at least 4 out of the 6 classes to provide consistency for the participants. Come join us- we think you will have a fun, energetic, and rewarding experience!

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.

STEM PROFESSIONALS NEEDED — RETIRED OR WORKING
Bring your real-world experience into a Montgomery County public-school classroom. Our STEM volunteer program connects experienced professionals with MCPS teachers who want to show students how science, technology, engineering and mathematics are used in the real world. You do not need to be a teacher or develop a curriculum.

Retired professionals typically volunteer about one day a week; working professionals can participate for as little as a couple of hours a week/month. Help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

If interested, contact Robert Thomas, Team Leader, MC STEM Volunteer Program at 301-717-0900, or robert.james.thomas@verizon.net.

To find out more, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/mcps-steam-mentors/mcps-steam-volunteer-program

The Germantown Historical Society, the Button farm Living History, and a Scout Troop sponsor open air Flea Markets on the first Saturday April through November. Teen volunteers can earn SSL hours by helping with parking within the lot, help buyers carry their purchases, and help to manage the lot and pick up trash -- always in pairs and with adult supervision. Adult volunteers will help with traffic control and supervising the vendors.  The Flea Markets are lots of fun -- you get to meet all kinds of people and dogs, and you get to go around the Market and find your own treasures.

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.

Thank you SO much for volunteering to help pack food boxes and produce bags for our neighbors in need!

ALL VOLUNTEERS must:

Be 17 years or older and able to work independently

Be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Come dressed appropriately but comfortably — long shorts or pants, a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt, and closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers not wearing closed-toe shoes will be sent home

Please bring water to stay hydrated

Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to:

Packing food

Organizing distribution materials

Clean-up tasks

Please note: These duties may involve bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Volunteers must be able to comfortably meet these physical requirements.

*If you are seeking court-mandated hours, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly before signing up or volunteering. No hours will be verified without prior approval. Contact Janice at: joconnor@theupcountyhub.org.

The Upcounty HUB is located inside the Upcounty Regional Services Center at:
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Please enter through the front entrance of the building. The HUB is to the right of the front desk in Suite 1100.
All volunteers are required to sign in at the volunteer kiosk before starting their shift.

If you need to cancel your volunteer shift, please remove your name from that shift via this website or with an email to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org. We are a volunteer-driven organization and rely heavily on your commitment to help feed local families each week.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!

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 or concerns.

To find out more about puppy raising, please join us for a virtual info session. Sessions are held twice a month. You can sign up here: Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy Program Information Sessions.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Help with a variety of jobs at the festival from stage assistant to face painter to breakdown help.  Sign up with this link https://tpff.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=116729

Event happens at Takoma Park Middle School 

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.

Allow yourselves to unwind and create super hero masks, hats, and other kid-friendly give-aways. Everything you create will be used to help children escape into the world of "make believe" during our performances in hospitals, care-facilities, and schools dedicated to serving children with disabilities. No art degree required!

Volunteers under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please no volunteers under 5.

OTHER DETAILS

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours 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.

Make a difference. Volunteer with Sandy Spring Museum! Register here for the task of your choice. Our current volunteer needs include:

Come on your own and meet like-minded individuals, or bring a small group. No prior experience is required and all are welcome. Please dress accordingly for the task you select.

Volunteer Day is a monthly gathering where community members can make a real impact and help keep the museum running smoothly. Volunteer tasks vary month-to-month. All ages are welcome and SSL hours are available for students.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours because public schools are open on September 8.

Trash Pick-up along the Little Falls Parkway and in the Little Falls creek

Little Falls Stream Valley Park Little Falls Parkway at Massachusetts Avenue Bethesda, MD

Meet at the gravel parking lot which is located on Little Falls Parkway near the Mass Ave intersection. If you are late, find us working our way towards River Road.

register at www.lfwa.org/events

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 Middle School & High School students, college students, and adults to join us as volunteers and performers at our 2026 Halloween, Navratri & Diwali Bash!

Whether you want to perform on stage, help behind the scenes, assist with activities, or simply contribute your time and energy, there is a place for 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 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.

Register here. Joining Transcribe-a-Thon for the first time? Review our First-timer's Guide.

Become a historian for the day! Help museum staff transcribe historical documents and make information searchable and accessible for researchers. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Sessions are offered over Zoom at the following times. Volunteers may register for one or both sessions. Museum staff will attend and answer questions. 

This Transcribe-a-Thon event will focus on documents containing information about Black community members in Sandy Spring.

Student volunteers: Student volunteers may earn SSL hours. Please review our guidelines for student participation and submit a signed permission slip before the date of any Transcribe-a-Thon event in which you plan to participate.

For accommodation requests, please contact Shel Burton at sburton@sandyspringmuseum.org or 301-774-0022. 

Transcribe-a-thon is a monthly virtual program giving students and community members an opportunity to explore Sandy Spring history and contribute to the care of our community’s historical records.

This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.

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.

Register here. Joining Transcribe-a-Thon for the first time? Review our First-timer's Guide.

Become a historian for the day! Help museum staff transcribe historical documents and make information searchable and accessible for researchers. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Sessions are offered over Zoom at the following times. Volunteers may register for one or both sessions. Museum staff will attend and answer questions. 

Student volunteers: Student volunteers may earn SSL hours. Please review our guidelines for student participation and submit a signed permission slip before the date of any Transcribe-a-Thon event in which you plan to participate.

For accommodation requests, please contact Shel Burton at sburton@sandyspringmuseum.org or 301-774-0022. 

Transcribe-a-thon is a monthly virtual program giving students and community members an opportunity to explore Sandy Spring history and contribute to the care of our community’s historical records.

This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.

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.

Register here. Joining Transcribe-a-Thon for the first time? Review our First-timer's Guide.

Become a historian for the day! Help museum staff transcribe historical documents and make information searchable and accessible for researchers. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Sessions are offered over Zoom at the following times. Volunteers may register for one or both sessions. Museum staff will attend and answer questions. 

Student volunteers: Student volunteers may earn SSL hours. Please review our guidelines for student participation and submit a signed permission slip before the date of any Transcribe-a-Thon event in which you plan to participate.

For accommodation requests, please contact Shel Burton at sburton@sandyspringmuseum.org or 301-774-0022. 

Transcribe-a-thon is a monthly virtual program giving students and community members an opportunity to explore Sandy Spring history and contribute to the care of our community’s historical records.

This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.

Register here. Joining Transcribe-a-Thon for the first time? Review our First-timer's Guide.

Become a historian for the day! Help museum staff transcribe historical documents and make information searchable and accessible for researchers. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Sessions are offered over Zoom at the following times. Volunteers may register for one or both sessions. Museum staff will attend and answer questions. 

Session 1: 1:00-3:00pm 

Session 2: 3:30-5:30pm 

Student volunteers: Student volunteers may earn SSL hours. Please review our guidelines for student participation and submit a signed permission slip before the date of any Transcribe-a-Thon event in which you plan to participate.

For accommodation requests, please contact Shel Burton at sburton@sandyspringmuseum.org or 301-774-0022. 

Transcribe-a-thon is a monthly virtual program giving students and community members an opportunity to explore Sandy Spring history and contribute to the care of our community’s historical records.

This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.

1. We welcome all students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as amateur college students.
2. All music levels and genres are welcome.

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Montgomery County are held at the following locations, 

@ Brightview Fallsgrove Senior Living (9200 Darnestown Rd, Rockville, MD 20850).

@ Modena Reserve (10540 Metropolitan Ave., Kensington, MD 20895)

@ Sunrise Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights (5555 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815)

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Howard County are held at the following locations,

@ Sunrise Senior Living Columbia C (6500 Freetown Rd., Columbia, MD 21044)

@ Residencies at Vantage Point (5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044)

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Baltimore County are held at the following location,

@ Lorien Mays Chapel (12230 Roundwood Rd, Timonium, MD 21093)

UNMUTE's Student Service Learning (SSL) hours Calculation Rules and Timeline has been adjusted to meet public school's policies and compliance requirements. 

SSL verification form Timeline:

Volunteer with UNMUTE to bring warmth and music to the senior community !!

Ready to represent your school, earn SSL hours & make an impact?

Join the PATESI Foundation’s 9/11 Day of Service Challenge — a fun, hands-on volunteer experience bringing together high school students from across Montgomery County for service, leadership, friendly competition, and community impact!

⭐ Earn approximately 8–15 SSL/service hours with opportunities to earn more!

⭐ Represent your school

⭐ Meet students from other high schools

⭐ Build leadership & advocacy skills

⭐ Compete, create, serve & have fun!

⭐ Be part of the FIRST group to launch this new PATESI youth initiative

 WHAT WILL YOU DO?

* Decorate donation collection boxes

* Assemble emergency period kits for youth entering foster care

* Get your school and community involved

* Create awareness displays about period poverty, postpartum poverty & male allyship

* Take part in friendly challenges with other student teams

* Learn about the meaning of the 9/11 National Day of Service

* Come together with other Montgomery County high school students for a special 9/11 Day of Service event after school on September 11th, 2026.

 BRING YOUR CREW OR COME SOLO!

Schools can participate with teams of up to 20 students, but individual students are absolutely welcome!

The challenge kicks off in late August and ends on September 11 — the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

We're looking for students who want to lead, serve, meet new people, have fun, and do something meaningful for their community.

 BE PART OF THE FIRST TEAM OF STUDENTS.

This is your chance to help launch one of PATESI Foundation's newest youth initiatives and show Montgomery County what can happen when young people turn kindness into action.

Grab your friends. Represent your school. Earn your hours. Make an impact.

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 August 30, 2026

YAMS is recruiting volunteers to perform at senior centers around Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring, Northern Virginia, and beyond. For eight years, we have persistently kept this program going, bringing joy to senior homes while also nurturing many student leaders along the way. If you’re interested in sharing your music with seniors, this is a wonderful opportunity to bring them joy while also building your own performance skills. A 1–3 hour SSL certificate will be issued for each performance during this special period. Performers will also have the chance to receive a YAMS customized sticker, pin, and t-shirt.

The upcoming performances at Maryland senior centers on September 6th 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.

Hello! We are looking for booth support at the upcoming Art All Night Market in Mt. Pleasant! We have multiple shifts available and various roles we're looking to fill! Come join us as an activity assistant, welcome ambassador, and/or setup and tear down support!

LINK TO VOLUNTEER FORM

EVENT & VOLUNTEER INFO

Event Date: Friday, September 12, 2026

Set Up: 6:00p-7:00p

Market Hours: 7:00p-11:00p

Tear Down: 11:00p-11:30p

VOLUNTEER TIMELINE

Sept 6 - Volunteer form closes

Sept 7 - Volunteers receive an email confirming their availability

Sept 9 - Volunteer schedule + additional booth info will be emailed

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.

Grace Helping Hands is seeking volunteers to assist with social media content creation and posting to help promote our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children.

To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 12 months of service and be able to dedicate three hours per week to this role.

Effective 01/01/2026 --

Volunteer Opportunity: TikTok Creator

Organization: Grace Helping Hands
Position Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible (4 hours/week preferred); One-year commitment required

About Us:
Grace Helping Hands is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and supporting stability for women and children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Through the distribution of hygiene and self-care kits, we serve communities across Maryland in partnership with local shelters and organizations.

Position Overview:
We are looking for creative and motivated TikTok Creator Volunteers to help share our mission, community impact, and outreach efforts through engaging short-form content. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy storytelling, content creation, and using social media to make a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

What You’ll Gain:

How to Apply:
Please complete this form to register and volunteer with GHH. Please email your interest, relevant experience, and availability to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

SSL Hours for Social Media Support
Middle and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by reviewing, finalizing, and creating content for our social media platforms, including TikTok ,Instagram and Facebook.

SSL Hour Equivalency:

-          Volunteers creating videos will receive SSL hours based on the actual amount of time spent producing the video, upon review and approval by Grace Helping Hands.

-          Volunteers reviewing videos will receive 1 SSL hour for every three (3) social media content pieces reviewed and finalized (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook posts), upon review and approval by Grace Helping Hands.

-          All submitted work must meet Grace Helping Hands content standards and receive approval before SSL hours are awarded.

Instructions for Earning SSL Hours:
Content Review and Creation Requirements:
Review content created by the social media team, including:
- Titles and descriptions.
- Introduction/context of the post.
- Message clarity and impact.
- Hashtags and keywords.
- Attached images, videos, and links (e.g., YouTube).
- Proofread for grammar, spelling, and style.
- Edit, finalize, or create engaging content specifically designed for TikTok , Instagram and Facebook.

Submission Process:
Submit the reviewed, finalized, or created content as a document to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval.
Make edits based on feedback provided by Grace Helping Hands.

Approval Process:
An adult representative from Grace Helping Hands will review the finalized content.

Additional Notes:
All social media content will be managed and approved by Grace Helping Hands.
Volunteers assisting with website updates will work on improving the site’s layout, adding relevant content, and optimizing functionality. Prior experience with web editing is helpful but not required.

To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to at least 12 months of service and be able to dedicate four hours per week to this role. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling posts, engaging with our online community, and helping spread awareness about our mission to provide toiletry kits and feminine products to homeless women and children. If you're passionate about social media and want to use your skills to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board!

How to Participate:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is there a limit on the number of hours?
Students: Limited to 3 hours per day during the school year and 6 hours per day during holidays and breaks.
Adults: Limited to 6 hours per day.

Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours?
YES, this opportunity qualifies for SSL hours.

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

How will I receive my SSL hours?
Verified SSL hours will be documented, and the SSL form will be sent via email after service completion and work review.

Additional Information Regarding This 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.
- SSL hours will be awarded based on the evidence submitted.
- Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions or concerns.
- Written approval from the student's parent/guardian is required prior to participation in the virtual platform.
- Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in virtual sessions.
- Students will engage under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor, who will be present during all virtual interactions, including breakout sessions.
- Nonprofit supervisors will initiate and host all virtual sessions. Sessions will not occur if the supervisor is unavailable.
- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 12 months of service and be able to dedicate four hours per week to this role.

Effective 01/01/2026 --

Grace Helping Hands (GHH) is seeking a Board Member with a Legal Background to provide strategic legal and governance guidance, strengthen compliance practices, and help ensure the organization operates with integrity, clarity, and accountability.

In this role, the Board Member will support GHH’s mission of providing hygiene and feminine products to individuals, specifically women facing homelessness, offering dignity and care regardless of financial or living circumstances.

About Us
Grace Helping Hands is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and supporting stability for women and children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Through the distribution of hygiene and self-care kits, we serve communities across Maryland in partnership with local shelters and organizations.

This is a voluntary board position requiring approximately 4–6 hours per month.

·         Establish and support policies that guide GHH’s organizational goals and legal and compliance practices.

·         Help shape major initiatives and assess associated legal risks, opportunities, and obligations.

·         Monitor GHH’s legal and regulatory standing to ensure the organization continues advancing its mission responsibly.

·         Attend Board meetings, review materials in advance, and contribute to discussions and decisions.

·         Serve on at least one committee or lead a defined project each year.

·         Respond promptly to Board communications and complete assigned action items on time.

·         Review and recommend updates to governance policies, bylaws, codes of ethics, contracts, and related legal documents.

·         Advise the Board on compliance with applicable laws, nonprofit regulations, conflict-of-interest policies, and governance best practices.

·        Act in the organization's best interest, not personal or outside interests; disclosing conflicts of interest.

·        Support fundraising efforts by making a personal contribution, cultivating donor relationships, and participating in Board-led fundraising activities.

·        Serve as an ambassador by promoting GHH’s mission, strengthening community relationships, and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity.

·        Term – Four (4) Years

·         Juris Doctor (JD) degree and current or prior admission to a state bar.

·         Minimum of five years of professional legal experience; nonprofit, corporate, or regulatory practice preferred.

·         Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and compliance, ideally supported by prior board service.

·         Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and discretion when handling highly confidential information.

·         Local to the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a brief statement of interest and resume/CV to info@gracehelpinghands.org.

Candidates will be invited to meet with the Governance/Nominating representatives and attend a Board meeting as an observer prior to formal appointment.

Must reside locally in the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area.

Grace Helping Hands (GHH) is seeking a Board Member with a Human Resources Background to provide strategic HR guidance, strengthen governance practices, and help ensure the organization operates with integrity, clarity, and accountability.

In this role, the Board Member will support GHH’s mission of providing hygiene and feminine products to individuals, specifically women facing homelessness, offering dignity and care regardless of financial or living circumstances.

About Us
Grace Helping Hands is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and supporting stability for women and children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Through the distribution of hygiene and self-care kits, we serve communities across Maryland in partnership with local shelters and organizations.

This is a voluntary board position requiring approximately 4–6 hours per month.

·         Establish and support policies that guide GHH’s organizational goals and HR-related practices.

·         Help shape major initiatives and assess opportunities for growth, improvement, or transformation.

·         Monitor the effectiveness of GHH’s services to ensure they continue advancing the organization’s mission.

·         Attend Board meetings, review materials in advance, and contribute to discussions and decisions.

·         Serve on at least one committee or lead a defined project each year.

·         Respond promptly to Board communications and complete assigned action items on time.

·         Review and recommend updates to governance policies, bylaws, codes of ethics, and related documents.

·         Monitor compliance with applicable laws, conflict-of-interest policies, and nonprofit governance best practices.

·        Act in the organization's best interest, not personal or outside interests; disclosing conflicts of interest.

·        Support fundraising efforts by making a personal contribution, cultivating donor relationships, and participating in Board-led fundraising activities.

·        Serve as an ambassador by promoting GHH’s mission, strengthening community relationships, and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity.

·        Term – Four (4) Years

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

·         Minimum of five years of professional Human Resources experience.

·         Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, ideally supported by prior board service.

·         Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and discretion when handling highly confidential information.

·         Local to the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a brief statement of interest and resume/CV to info@gracehelpinghands.org.

Candidates will be invited to meet with the Governance/Nominating representatives and attend a Board meeting as an observer prior to formal appointment.

Volunteer Opportunity: Encouragement Cards (Virtual)

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission. We are a grassroots nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to providing toiletry kits, including essential feminine hygiene products, to homeless women and children.

Help spread kindness and hope by writing encouragement cards for individuals we serve. This is a flexible, virtual volunteer opportunity that can be completed from anywhere, on your own schedule.

What You’ll Do
Volunteers will handwrite positive and uplifting messages on index cards to encourage and support individuals in our community.

Card Requirements

Suggested Themes
Messages may focus on topics such as:

Delivery Methods
You may submit completed cards using one of the following options:

Earn SSL Hours!

You can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for each hour you volunteer. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while fulfilling your service requirements.

This Student Service Learning (SSL) opportunity is approved for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) middle and high school students.

Students can earn SSL hours by creating handwritten encouragement cards for unhoused women and children served by Grace Helping Hands.

SSL Hour Credit (MCPS Approved)

30 encouragement cards = 1 SSL hour

• Students may earn up to 3 SSL hours per day during the school year

• Students may earn up to 6 SSL hours per day during holidays and school breaks

Guidelines:

• Messages must be kind, supportive, and appropriate for all audiences

• Do not include last names, phone numbers, email addresses, or social media handles

Submission & Verification Process

1. Complete the encouragement cards

2. Take a clear photo of the completed cards

3. Email the photo to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

4. Drop off or mail the physical cards as instructed

SSL hours will be awarded after cards are reviewed and received. Verified SSL hours will be documented and an SSL verification form will be emailed after service completion.

MCPS SSL Requirements & Safety Notice

• Participation is at the discretion of the student’s parent or guardian

• This activity is designed to be completed safely at home

•  SSL hours are awarded based on evidence submitted and reviewed

Contact Information

For questions regarding this SSL opportunity, please contact:  volunteer@gracehelpinghands.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.

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission. We are a grassroots nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to providing toiletry kits, including essential feminine hygiene products, to homeless women and children.

Kit Assembly Details:
We will be assembling toiletry kits on a monthly basis, providing an ongoing opportunity for volunteers to contribute to our cause. Each kit includes carefully selected items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and other personal care essentials.

We will be assembling toiletry kits at local libraries, all kit making sites will be at public space on specific dates.

To find out the specific locations and dates, please contact us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org.

Checkout our website at https://www.gracehelpinghands.org/ for dates and locations.

Earn SSL Hours!
You can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for each hour you volunteer. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while fulfilling your service requirements.

Please make sure to bring your SSL form with you.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds to join our mission and make a lasting difference.

Join us in making a meaningful impact—one kit at a time!

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 Opportunity: Fundraiser Volunteer (Remote Virtual)

About Grace Helping Hands

Grace Helping Hands (GHH) is a grassroots nonprofit founded in 2024 to restore dignity and hope to homeless women and children by providing hygiene kits and feminine care products. We partner with shelters, pantries, and crisis centers across Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore City, and Washington, DC. Since launching, we’ve distributed hundreds of kits — offering comfort, care, and compassion to those most in need.

Position: Fundraiser Volunteer

We’re looking for enthusiastic and creative volunteers to help expand our impact and ensure more women and children in crisis receive the care they deserve. As a Fundraiser Volunteer, you’ll play an essential role in helping Grace Helping Hands grow and sustain its mission through fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and community engagement.

What You’ll Do:

- Assist with planning, promoting, and executing fundraising campaigns and events

- Reach out to potential donors, sponsors, and partners to build long-term relationships

- Help spread awareness of our mission through social media and community outreach

- Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and implement fundraising ideas

- Support data tracking and follow-ups related to donations and campaigns

What We’re Looking For:

- Passion for helping women and children in need

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Creative, outgoing, and motivated to connect with people

- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

- Fundraising or marketing experience is a plus, but not required

Time Commitment:

⏰ 3–4 hours per week

How to Apply: 

Please complete this form to register and volunteer with GHH

Contact us:
For more information, please reach out to us at  volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

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Earn SSL Hours from Home with Grace Helping Hands!

We are a grassroots nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to providing toiletry kits, including essential feminine hygiene products, to homeless women and children in our local area.

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact while earning Student Service Learning (SSL) hours? Join Grace Helping Hands as a virtual grant-writing volunteer! Your efforts will directly support our mission of providing toiletry kits to homeless women and children.

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission.

Grant Writing Opportunity!

We are seeking dedicated individuals to support our organization by:
- Finding and researching grant opportunities that align with our mission. -

- Completing grant applications to secure funding for our programs and initiatives.

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home.

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Are you interested in making a meaningful impact? Join Grace Helping Hands as a virtual Grant-writer/Researcher volunteer! Your efforts will directly support our mission of providing toiletry kits to homeless women and children.

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission.

Location: Remote
Commitment:  12 months minimum, 4–8 hours/week

Grace Helping Hands is a grassroots nonprofit committed to supporting homeless women and children by providing essential hygiene kits and feminine products. We serve communities across Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore City and Washington DC through partnerships with local shelters and pantries.

We are seeking a volunteer Grant Researcher and Writer to help identify funding opportunities and craft strong, mission-aligned proposals. This role is vital to expanding our impact and sustainability as we grow.

Responsibilities:

Research grants from foundations, corporations, and government sources.

Track deadlines and maintain a grant calendar.

Write and edit proposals, LOIs, and reports.

Collaborate with the Executive Director to gather data and financials.

Develop reusable content for future applications.

Qualifications:

Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.

Experience with grant writing or nonprofit development preferred not mandatory.

Willingness to learn.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Passion for serving women and families experiencing homelessness.

Benefits:

Contribute directly to a mission-driven cause.

Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising.

Flexible schedule and remote work.

Letters of recommendation available upon request.

How to Apply: Please complete this form to register and volunteer with GHH. 

Contact us:
For more information, please reach out to us at  volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 12 months of service to this role.

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Description:
Grace Helping Hands is seeking compassionate volunteers to help collect hygiene products for homeless women and children in our community. Many go without the basic necessities that promote dignity, cleanliness, and health. You can make a real difference by organizing a donation drive or simply collecting items on your own.

We are looking for individuals, families, church groups, and community organizations to collect new, unopened hygiene products and deliver them to one of our drop-off locations. All products should be travel size.

Items Needed Include:
- Travel-size shampoo & conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Feminine hygiene products (pads, liners, tampons)
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Combs/brushes
- Individually Wrapped Body wipes
- Organza Bag 8"X12" (for packing kits)
- Condensed Towels

How You Can Help:
Collect the above items from your home, workplace, school, or community.

Organize a mini-drive or add our cause to your next community service event.

Drop off donations at a designated location (address provided after sign-up).

Who Can Volunteer:
All ages welcome! Perfect for families, students, faith-based groups, or anyone looking to give back.

Time Commitment:
Flexible — collect and donate at your own pace.

Location:
Drop off address for collected items will be provided upon registration.

Sign Up to Help:
Register through www.gracehelpinghands.org

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds to join our mission and make a lasting difference.

Together, we can restore dignity—one hygiene kit at a time.

Grace Helping Hands (GHH) is seeking a Board Secretary to maintain accurate records of Board proceedings, safeguard official governance documents, and help ensure the organization operates with integrity, clarity, and accountability.

In this role, the Board Member will support GHH’s mission of providing hygiene and feminine products to individuals, specifically women facing homelessness, offering dignity and care regardless of financial or living circumstances.

About Us
Grace Helping Hands is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and supporting stability for women and children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Through the distribution of hygiene and self-care kits, we serve communities across Maryland in partnership with local shelters and organizations.

This is a voluntary board position requiring approximately 4–6 hours per month.

·         Ensure accurate documentation of Board decisions and maintain the official record of governance activities.

·         Support sound governance by keeping bylaws, policies, and corporate records organized, current, and accessible.

·         Help ensure Board processes and meetings are conducted in accordance with the bylaws and applicable requirements.

·         Attend Board meetings, review materials in advance, and contribute to discussions and decisions.

·         Serve on at least one committee or lead a defined project each year.

·         Respond promptly to Board communications and complete assigned action items on time.

·         Record, prepare, and distribute accurate minutes for all Board and committee meetings.

·         Maintain custody of official records, including bylaws, meeting minutes, resolutions, and the corporate records book.

·        Act in the organization's best interest, not personal or outside interests; disclosing conflicts of interest.

·        Support fundraising efforts by making a personal contribution, cultivating donor relationships, and participating in Board-led fundraising activities.

·        Serve as an ambassador by promoting GHH’s mission, strengthening community relationships, and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity.

·        Term – Four (4) Years

·         Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Excellent written communication skills, particularly in preparing minutes and formal records.

·         Familiarity with nonprofit governance and Board recordkeeping practices, ideally supported by prior board service.

·         Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and discretion when handling highly confidential information.

·         Local to the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a brief statement of interest and resume/CV to info@gracehelpinghands.org.

Candidates will be invited to meet with the Governance/Nominating representatives and attend a Board meeting as an observer prior to formal appointment.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers who bring fresh, healthy and delicious meals from our Takoma Park kitchen to our homebound neighbors. Together, we are creating a more resilient, interconnected and compassionate community.

Get started by submitting a volunteer application

Each weekday, Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park and Silver Spring prepares two nourishing meals for hundreds of clients, helping them maintain their health and independence as they age, battle illness and recover from injuries. Demand for our services is rising -- tripling since 2020 -- and we're growing fast to meet the need.

Delivery volunteers pick up meals around noon and hand them to clients at their homes along routes designed to take less than 90 minutes. Volunteers often work in pairs, with one driving and the other running meals from the car to the neighbor's door. Volunteers can choose recurring shifts on the same route or sign up for one-time shifts as their schedule allows.

Note: Drivers use their own cars and must have a valid driver's license.

Our volunteers help prepare fresh, healthy, and delicious meals in our Takoma Park kitchen for our homebound neighbors. Join our volunteer team as we continue to build a strong, interconnected and compassionate community to serve our clients.

Start by submitting a volunteer application.

Each weekday, Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park and Silver Spring prepares two nourishing meals for hundreds of clients; our service helps them maintain their health and independence as they age, battle illness and recover from injuries. Demand for the service is rising and we're growing fast to meet the need.

Kitchen volunteers can choose a morning or midday shift to prep and pack deli meals and hot meals or prepare ingredients for the next day's meal and do cleanup.

Opportunities are suitable for students aged 14 and older. Summertime and other shorter school holidays would be a great time join us. We are open on some public holidays.

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.

MyNKA  is celebrating 5 years of empowering youth through Awareness, Mentorship & Education—creating opportunities for young people to learn, lead, build confidence, make healthy choices, and become tomorrow’s leaders.

Now it's your turn to be part of the celebration.

Volunteer roles include: Guest welcome • Awards • Photography/video • Social media • Youth ambassadors • Fundraising • Setup & hospitality.

Connect with County officials, community advocates, MyNKA partners and other young leaders while gaining valuable leadership and service experience.

Dress code: semi-formal, polished and professional

Punctuality is REQUIRED.

Event Date: Saturday Sept 19, 2026 | Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowie MD

Limited spots - first come, first served, No Waitlist.

Don't just celebrate the impact - BE PART OF IT!

Sign up through Signup Genius link provided at the bottom of this description.

Complete ALL MANDATORY forms below prior.

Mandatory Next steps:

1- Fill out our SSL student interest form: https://forms.gle/EyRFGR8u83xfy968A

2- Complete the following forms prior to signing up and participating in any event/activity:

Parent consent (completed by a parent/guardian): https://forms.gle/BBV2SJKkcZABocgE8

Student code of conduct: https://forms.gle/DRhWXe68sz5vpkA28

emergency contact form: https://forms.gle/jTnG19YMw8cSExeQ7

parent/student agreement: https://forms.gle/mruTiSLUNzsZsuGY7

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-65293778-mynka

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 UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for families in our community that are in need.

Volunteer duties vary from loading boxes into the cars or taking data.

Distribution days and times vary depending on the week.  Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. Please arrive at 9:15am to check in with distribution staff or use the QR code to sign in. 

We depend on each and every one of our volunteers! Each volunteer slot for each shift is needed to help us achieve our goal of distributing food to those in need. If you are not able to attend the shift your signed up for, please remove your name via this website or contact Jance so we can give your volunteer slot to another volunteer.

Please reach out to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

* If court mandated hours are needed please contact us for further information.*

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're looking for dedicated volunteers to help out around our Montgomery County Warehouse, which takes in thousand of pounds of donated food, clothing, toys, household goods, diapers and more each day. Volunteers will help with the following projects: organizing and displaying donations, helping to take inventory, cleaning and organizing our space, making grocery bags for home deliveries, helping to load and unload delivery vehicles and more!

Age requirements: We accept volunteers aged 10 and older. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Physical ability: While some of these tasks are physically strenuous, we have plenty of opportunities for folks that have physical limitations or other restrictions, and our warehouse is wheelchair accessible. How to prepare: Volunteers should arrive wearing closed-toed shoes and clothing they can move around in and get dirty. Please note that the heating in our warehouse is currently out of service, so please dress warmly, wearing layers and coats for your shift. If you have any questions please send an email to mjoe@sowhatelse.org. Thank 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.

Join us for a special Constitution Day webinar featuring U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law scholar and author of We the Students: Supreme Court Cases for and About America's Students. Congressman Raskin will speak about the significance of the U.S. Constitution and answer student questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about rights, citizenship, and democracy directly from a national leader and former constitutional law professor. Earn up to 2 SSL hours. Spanish translation will be available.

Yearly, in October we have a Community Give Back day. This is an opportunity for businesses, Community Leaders and residents to get together for a fun filled fall festival day

We host a Parade, A children's Festival, A Petting Zoo, a Business fair and a Classic Car show for the residents of Potomac and surrounding areas to enjoy! We help promote area organizations who continually serve our community.

We have a broad spectrum of needs and most age ranges fit our needs. We do have some areas where age is a factor. SSL pre approved event. Opportunities to serve from 6:30 am to 5 pm. Bring a friend. Contact me regarding this opportunity.

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

Glen Echo Park's Echo Arts Festival is a celebration of Arts, Culture, Music, and Hispanic Heritage Month. This event will be on Sunday, September 27, 2025 from 12 pm - 5 pm on the grounds of Glen Echo Park. This is a rain or shine event, which most activities happening under cover.

Responsible, friendly volunteers are needed to assist with the day's event!

It's lots of fun to participate in Echo Arts Festival and volunteering provides a great opportunity for students to earn SSL hours! We need volunteers ages 15 and older to help supervise and direct activities. Volunteer activities include:

Volunteer shifts are available from 10 am to 6 pm. Volunteers are asked to sign up for at least one four-hour (or more) shift. 

The shifts are as follows:

Questions? Email dplumer@glenechopark.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.

Join our online KindSoup For Students!

Want a delicious way to have some fun, improve your kitchen skills, learn a new recipe, make some delicious and nutritious food for your family and for others in the community AND earn SSL Hours?? On the first and third Sundays of every month, we will make a large pot of soup together!

This time around we will cook up Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup led by an experienced KindSoup Chef via zoom. Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Sunday, October 18 from 5pm-6pm.

Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours. 

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

Join our online KindSoup For Students!

Want a delicious way to have some fun, improve your kitchen skills, learn a new recipe, make some delicious and nutritious food for your family and for others in the community AND earn SSL Hours?? On the first and third Sundays of every month, we will make a large pot of soup together!

This time around we will cook up Lemony White Bean with Greens led by an experienced KindSoup Chef via zoom. Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Sunday, October 4 from 5pm-6pm.

Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours. 

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

Want to take on a leadership role at G4G and in your community and Do Good? If you are in high school and want to serve as a leader in service work, you can apply to be on G4G’s Youth Action Board. Early in the school year, G4G accepts applications from young adults who wish to dive deeper in supporting the needs of vulnerable communities in the DC area. Selected high schoolers will engage in opportunities throughout the school year that help low income and underserved individuals, develop personal and professional skills, and grow as leaders. Community Service/SSL Hours offered.

Application Deadline: Sept 25, 2026

Click here 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.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Sports & Beyond MD Foundation! Our volunteers play an important role in creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where children can develop athletic skills, build confidence, and learn valuable life lessons through sports.

As a volunteer, you will work alongside experienced coaches and adult staff members to assist with youth sports clinics, camps, leagues, and community events serving children ages 4–12. No advanced coaching experience is required—we will provide guidance and support throughout each event. We are looking for enthusiastic, dependable individuals who enjoy working with children and are passionate about giving back to the community.

Volunteers may assist with:

By volunteering, students will have the opportunity to:

Volunteers are expected to:

At the Sports & Beyond MD Foundation, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun through sports. Our volunteers help make that mission possible by encouraging, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of young athletes.

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.

Description: At our acclaimed Outdoor Food Distribution located in North Bethesda! Every Saturday So What Else provides free food to over 1,500 people in the parking lot in front of our warehouse with the help of our incredible volunteer team.

Volunteers will help with the following tasks: setting up tables, setting up tents, preparing produce, sorting produce, helping with line control, helping to direct traffic, and more. Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for a quick orientation. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods, lift large boxes, and do a considerable amount of movement. Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes and clothing they can both move around in and get dirty (NO CROCS ALLOWED). This event is entirely outdoors so please dress accordingly and bring both water and a snack to your shift. This is a great opportunity for SSL hours, and children above 10 can participate as long as their parent/guardian accompanies anyone under 16.

AGE RESTRICTION: This is a great opportunity for children aged 10 and above to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 10-15, and if they arrive without one, their parent or guardian will be contacted. Volunteers aged 16 and above can participate independently without the presence of a parent or guardian.

5:30 am to 7:00 am: Volunteers will help prepare food boxes to load into cars for our drive-thru distribution and assist with traffic control. (Double Hours are available for individuals participating in the Maryland Community Service Program when volunteering for the Traffic Volunteer position.) (THE DOUBLE IS NOT FOR SSL)

7:00 am to 11:00 am: Volunteers will help load food boxes into cars, assist with breaking down empty boxes, and clean up where needed.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Volunteers will help load cars with food boxes,  assist with breaking down empty boxes, and clean up where needed.

12:00 pm to 3 PM: Volunteers will help load cars with food boxes and assist with clean-up after the distribution has ended.

We encourage you to sign up for any shift, even if you can't stay for the entire time. Simply inform the site lead upon arrival so our team can accommodate your schedule.

*To reach our warehouse, type "4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD" into your GPS. This will take you directly to the entrance of the parking lot. After you pull into the lot, please look for the yellow parking spots immediately to your right. You can park in any of the yellow parking spots in the lot. Parking is not permitted in front of Dogtopia and against the fence. To find our warehouse entrance, look for signs for "Dogtopia" and then keep walking; our warehouse is to the left of Dogtopia, directly around the corner. When you arrive please walk to the outdoor tables and ask for a staff person, then let them know you're there to volunteer.

Contact Person: Megan Joe | mjoe@sowhatelse.org | (240) 705 4345

Please feel free to contact Megan with any questions about our volunteer opportunities.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please notify us by emailing mjoe@sowhatelse.org or canceling your reservation. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely heavily on your support to help distribute over a million meals to families year-round. Thank you for making a difference!

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.

Serve as a mentor and adult leader with one of our Clubs throughout the county. We have high school groups in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda. We also serve teen parents and their children in Montgomery County through our YoungLives program that meets in Wheaton and Gaithersburg.

We are a Christian based outreach program that provides a safe place for young people in the community to develop relationships with caring adults from the community who love Jesus and want to see them flourish. We offer one on one opportunities as well as group programming. Every winter we take students to camp for a weekend getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Rockbridge Alum Springs, and in the summer we take students to a weeklong camp, either at Rockbridge or Lake Champion in Glen Spey, NY. 

Each Club meets in different rhythms and at various points throughout the week, typically 2-4 times per month in the evenings. We provide training, background checks, and team-based onboarding for all our volunteers.

There are several really awesome YouTube sites that provide amazing videos answering science questions and talking about the wonders of the world around us. Science is Elemental, in its work to bring science to students who might not go seek it out also wants to support their teachers, seeks to join them. We are embarking on an effort to provide fun cool videos, geared toward elementary school teachers and their students, about the science that is part of our every day world, and in our daily environments. 

If you can bring a joy for learning, a sense of humor to add a joke or two, and a willingness to write your own and critique other storyboards as we prep to make videos, this is an opportunity for you. Requirements are an interest in science, and plain English, high-clarity writing. Video experience a plus but not required. 

While this is a virtual opportunity, there may be times when you can join in the actual video filming, although it is not a requirement that you do so. Even if you wish to be present to see your storyboard come to life, there is absolutely no requirement to be on camera. 

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Science is Elemental runs integrated science workshops. We want kids to have fun doing what they love to do such as art. music and sports, while learning some science. SIE's goal is to reach those kids that don't yet know that they like science. While we are thrilled to have high school students helping out, and welcome their participation, many of our workshops occur during the school day, when they are not available. SIE is seeking professionals with some time during the day. Retirees or near-retirees would be fantastic, particularly those with a science or engineering background. The workshops can occur anywhere in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

The IRC in Silver Spring is now recruiting Fall 2026 interns! IRC internships give interns the opportunity to work directly with refugees to support them in accomplishing tasks needed to live successfully in the U.S. We offer 17 unique internships that provide a wide variety of opportunities to gain direct exposure to the refugee resettlement sector.

The IRC was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In Silver Spring, the IRC works with refugees the moment they step off the plane to help them get situated and become self-sufficient members of their new community.  

You can find the full description by going to the IRC Careers page and filtering by City (Silver Spring) and Employee Category (Intern). Prospective interns will use the same link to apply.

·       Anti-Trafficking: The Anti-Trafficking Intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve survivors of human trafficking who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.

·       Asylee & Humanitarian Parolee Casework: The Asylee & Humanitarian Parolee Casework team is the first point of contact for asylee clients. Caseworkers provide 8 months of case management to asylees. The services include providing monthly cash assistance, ensuring that clients apply for public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, ensuring that clients apply for social security and enroll in health insurance and ESL classes. 

·       Career Development: The Career Development Program assists employed clients in securing job upgrades to improve economic conditions and align with career history and/or career objectives. The intern will work closely with the Career Development team and Financial Capabilities program to promote client self-sufficiency and encourage clients to work towards long-term career goals.

·       Community Engagement: The aim of community engagement is to establish strong, mutually beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Silver Spring order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for refugee clients. The community engagement intern supports the administration of the family mentor program.  

·       Development: The development team focuses on securing funding for IRC offices; assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection and grant management activities.

·       Refugee Economic Empowerment: The Economic Empowerment program assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient by placing recently arrived refugees in their first job in the United States.  

·       Refugee Employment and Skill-Building: The Refugee Employment and Skill-Building Program aims to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency and employment and assist refugees to secure full-time employment. 

·       Refugee Employment Coordination: The Employment Coordination Program supports humanitarian immigrants to achieve economic self-sufficiency through engagement in work participation activities including volunteering, internship procurement, vocational English as a second language classes, and referrals to certificate-bearing professional development courses.  

·       Financial Capabilities: The Financial Capabilities program supports clients to become financially capable through financial education, coaching and providing low-interest loan products. Services include financial education and counseling that help clients understand banking, budgeting, saving, debt management, building credit and auto purchase. 

·       Immigration Legal Services: The IRC's Immigration Department provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), work authorization, naturalization, family reunification for refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking and other immigrants. 

·       Operations: IRC's Operations Team in Silver Spring, Maryland, supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a multicultural and fast -paced environment.

·       Refugee Walk-in Services: The Intake program is the first point of contact to all “walk-in” clients that visit the IRC in Silver Spring. We provide fast track enrollment in public benefits and referrals to internal and/or external resources and programs as needed. 

·       Extended Case Management: The Extended Case Management (ECM) team provides case management services to up to 400 new clients each year. The team works directly with new refugees, asylees, parolees, and other humanitarian immigrants resettling in the DC Metro area, including Haitian, Ukrainian, Latin American, African, and Middle Eastern individuals; utilizing a holistic 2Gen household approach for the families served, the team addresses both short-term and long-term barriers to support overall well-being in the US.

·       Refugee Health and Social Integration: The refugee health and social integration intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve refugees and other vulnerable immigrants who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.

·       Refugee Resettlement: The Refugee Resettlement team supports refugees during their first eight months in the United States. The housing team prepares apartments for new families. Caseworkers connect refugees with services include providing monthly cash assistance, ensuring that clients apply for public benefits such Medicaid, food stamps, social security and enroll in health insurance and ESL classes. The cultural orientation team introduce refugees to U.S. customs and systems. 

·       Youth Program: The IRC’s Youth Program works to support the integration of school-age recently arrived refugees and asylees. Interns will support the enrolling of new clients in the youth program and completing individual service plans for each individual client. 

All selected interns must undergo and clear a background and reference check in order to intern with the Silver Spring office. We ask that candidates make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer. The IRC is not able to sponsor visas.  

Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Fall 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator at Michalina.Kulesza@rescue.org.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters: 
Spring: January – May 
Summer: June– August 
Fall: September – December 
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event EVERY SUNDAY of the month!

1st Sunday of the Month - Alexandria PetSmart (3351 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22305)

2nd Sunday of the Month - Rockville PetSmart (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)

3rd Sunday of the Month - Falls Church PetSmart (6100 A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044)

4th Sunday of the Month - Silver Spring PetSmart (12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904)

If there is a 5th Sunday, check out our website for the location!

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs and cats to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am. You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

The final day to sign up for any event is the Friday before that specific event.

To SIGN UP as a volunteer for a specific event, go to THE LUCKY DOG VOLUNTEER SYSTEM!

You must sign up on the Lucky Dog Volunteer System—signing up on this site does not register you as a volunteer, and your sign-up will not be seen.  

Once you join our volunteer system, you will have your own volunteer dashboard and will just sign up for events there for all future volunteer experiences!

Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer, and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

All volunteering for Lucky Dog is eligible for school volunteer hours, and other tracked volunteer hours as needed!

If you have questions please email events@luckydoganimalrescue.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.

Join our online KindSoup For Students!

Want a delicious way to have some fun, improve your kitchen skills, learn a new recipe, make some delicious and nutritious food for your family and for others in the community AND earn SSL Hours?? On the first and third Sundays of every month, we will make a large pot of soup together!

This time around we will cook up Creamy Summer Squash Soup led by an experienced KindSoup Chef via zoom. Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Sunday, September 6 from 5pm-6pm.

Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours. 

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

Join our online KindSoup For Students!

Want a delicious way to have some fun, improve your kitchen skills, learn a new recipe, make some delicious and nutritious food for your family and for others in the community AND earn SSL Hours?? On the first and third Sundays of every month, we will make a large pot of soup together!

This time around we will cook up Corn Chowder led by an experienced KindSoup Chef via zoom. Join us from the comfort of your kitchen on Sunday, September 27 from 5pm-6pm.

Students can earn 1 Student Service Learning Hour for every 2 quarts of frozen soup delivered to others. There is a maximum of 10 quarts that can qualify for any given day (5 SSL hours). Most recipes render 6 quarts of soup, 3 SSL hours. 

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

Volunteer with older adults after school Wednesday, September 30, 4-5pm, at Ingleside at King Farm in Rockville. Earn SSL hours while having fun in interesting conversations celebrating Healthy Aging Month. Snacks provided. Must be able to get to the program at 701 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, MD. Register here or email lori@linkgenerations.org with questions.

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

We are seeking 2 volunteers to help with our Footgolf Fundraising Event on Sunday, October 4th 3:30-6:30pm, and we need help with running the event, including set-up, check-in, take-down, etc. 

We're looking for volunteers with a heart for making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us at our weekly climbing practices and help create a welcoming, inclusive community where kids and adults with special needs can build confidence, friendships, independence, and a lifelong love for climbing.

You don't need any climbing experience—we'll teach you everything you need to know. All you need is a positive attitude, compassion, and a willingness to encourage others as they reach new heights.

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** Bonus: Enjoy FREE climbing after your volunteer shift! **

After you register on Volunteer Montgomery, please register on our website: https://unitedrocks.org/volunteer/ to get a welcome email with next steps.

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.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore® is an integral part of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland!   Our Habitat ReStores have a specific need for volunteers to help unload donations during the week.  We need heavy lifters (50lbs +) to help us unload our donation trucks each week.  You will also assist with cleaning the store and helping customers.

          Please visit our website and sign up at our Rockville ReStore:Sign up here 

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.

For questions, please contact: Geoffrey Thomas

Volunteer with high school students and other older adults to discuss graphic novels at the Intergenerational Graphic Novel Book Club at the Wheaton Public Library with Link Generations. Meetings are from 2-3pm Sundays. Dates: September 13 (Book: Superman Smashes the Klan by Jean Luen Yang, October 4 (Book: Ghost Book by Remi Lai), and November 1 (Book: A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat).  Books available for checking out online or at the Library. Please email lori@linkgenerations.org to register.

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 with older adults and other high school students to discuss favorite graphic novels at the Intergenerational Graphic Novel Book Club at the Gaithersburg Public Library with Link Generations, Asbury Methodist Village, and Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative. Meetings are Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm: New Dates Announced for Fall: Sept. 15 (book: Trumpets of Death by Simon Bournel-Bosson), Oct. 27 (book TBD), Nov. 17 (book TBD), and Dec. 15 (book TBD). Books are available for checking out online or at the Library. Earn SSL hours for your time. Please complete this form to register.

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

Volunteer at the Brewer’s Ball and help bring this signature fundraising event to life! We’re seeking friendly, dependable volunteers for shifts from 4:00-9:00 PM or 6:00-11:00 PM. Smart casual dress required. Sign up today and make a difference while being part of a memorable evening.

Please join us on Saturday, September 12th at Journey's Crossing to help make a difference by working on projects to serve our local community.

Event:  Saturday, September 12

Location:  journey's Crossing Community Church, 12900 Cloverleaf Center Dr., Germantown MD

SSL Hours:  earn 2 hours

Time:  8:50-11:00 am

We will be preparing over 2000 Goody bags to support our local first responders, teachers, the homeless and the elderly community.  Our projects will be assorted service projects.  We will collectively serve to make the world and our community a better place.

Check in at 8:50am.  At 9:05 am we will briefly meet for instructions and "Why We Serve Our Community".  We will wrap up with our pizza party at 10:45 am.   Students to be picked up the latest at 11:15 am.

This is a popular event so sign up early!  

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 Standby Guardianship Project seeks volunteers to help reach out to community during the Takoma Park Folk Festival. Sign up for one or both sessions. 10:30-1:30 and 1:30-4:30. 

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 intern will work within the Education and Community Engagement department at Montgomery County Media, gaining hands-on experience across a range of media production disciplines. Responsibilities may include podcast production (writing, hosting, and producing), television production, video editing, and the operation of camera, lighting, and audio equipment. The intern will collaborate closely with experienced media professionals and may also assist in facilitating workshops or projects involving teen participants.

Please submit your application with your resume and work samples to ece@mymcmedia.org and jlee@mymcmedia.org or reach out 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 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.

Wheaton is a community of diverse cultures and the parade and festival bring us together. On this day everyone can be an artist as they walk in the parade with family and neighbors, school or community organization, workmates and friends. There are no motor vehicles. There is no advertising or political campaigning - just people walking with art they can push, pull, carry, wear or perform. And everyone is walking to the arts festival in the Marian Fryer Town Plaza where there will be more than 60 tented booths of original art, three stages of continuous entertainment, and food that put Wheaton on the map. It will be diverse and inclusive. At the annual parade and festival, student volunteers may assist with check-in and set up of the exhibits and assist participants getting ready at the parade staging area, assist stage managers at the two performance stages, and staff the information booth. SSL Hours Provided. Volunteers will also receive a $5 Voucher that can be used toward the purchase of food or beverage from the festival vendors.

Volunteers need to attend a 2 hr orientation on Sunday, September 20 from 2-4pm. SSL hours can be earned for attending the orientation. Location: 11325 Georgia Ave, Wheaton 20902 (Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery)

(In weeks leading up to the parade, students may have the opportunity to help artists run the workshops that create the community float or the yarn bomb. The pre-parade opportunities will be posted separately.)

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.

NEXT EDUCATION is seeking high school student volunteers to serve as mentors and guest speakers for younger students through our online Student Mentor Program.

Volunteer mentors will share their firsthand experiences with school clubs, extracurricular activities, academic competitions, leadership opportunities, community service, research, summer programs, and other educational enrichment activities. The goal is to help younger students better understand the opportunities available to them and make informed choices about activities that match their interests and goals.

Volunteer mentors may:

Sessions will be conducted online and coordinated by NEXT EDUCATION. Student volunteers will receive hour-for-hour SSL credit for the time they are actively providing volunteer service during live virtual sessions under the direct supervision of an adult NEXT EDUCATION nonprofit representative. NEXT EDUCATION will maintain attendance and service records and verify eligible service hours. SSL hours will not be awarded based solely on student self-reported logs.

We welcome responsible high school students who have meaningful experience in one or more extracurricular or educational activities and are interested in helping younger students learn from their experiences.

Possible presentation topics include Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, robotics, debate, academic competitions, research, volunteering, leadership, school clubs, arts and music, summer programs, and other educational or extracurricular activities.

Only students serving as approved volunteer mentors or guest speakers may earn eligible MCPS SSL hours. Students attending the program as participants do not earn SSL hours.

Interested students should first respond to this opportunity through the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and then complete the NEXT EDUCATION Student Mentor Program Volunteer Mentor Application.

Volunteer Mentor Application:

Complete the NEXT EDUCATION Volunteer Mentor Application

In the application, students will provide basic contact information and briefly describe the extracurricular activity, academic program, competition, research, leadership, service, or other educational experience they would like to share with younger students.

NEXT EDUCATION will review applications and contact selected volunteers using the personal/private email address provided in the application. Parent/guardian permission must be received before a student participates in a live virtual mentoring session.

NEXT EDUCATION will coordinate approved volunteers, session scheduling, adult supervision, attendance, and verification of eligible SSL service hours.

Team NEST4US will be serving lunch for the guests at Grace's Table/Georgetown Ministry Center. Let's give hope to those in need!! Any questions, contact us at info@nest4us.org

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-65324854-feeding#/

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.

Through our NEST Nurtures zero hunger program, we remain committed to providing consistent, affordable access to a diverse array of nutritious foods - from fresh produce, dairy products, and snack packs to baked goods, prepared meals, and grocery bags. Join us for our community resource distribution event to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-48334079-nest4us#/

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.

Come join us for Rings of Fire Open 2027, one of our martial arts tournaments for this year's season. Volunteers are needed for timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk, etc. You will be contacted to coordinate the day's assignments.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Description:

What: Rings of Fire Open 2027

When: Sunday, June 6, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Rockville High School gym, Rockville, MD 20851

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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 join us for Positive Impact Open 2027, one of our martial arts tournaments for this year's season. Volunteers are needed for timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk, etc. You will be contacted to coordinate the day's assignments.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Description:

What: Positive Impact Open 2027

When: Sunday, April 18, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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 join us for the Gauntlet Open Martial Arts Open, one of our tournaments for this year’s season! We are seeking volunteers to help as timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk assistants, and more. You will be contacted soon to coordinate your assignment for the day.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Description:

What: The Gauntlet Open 2027

When: Sunday, February 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Wheaton High School, Silver Spring MD

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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.

Share your wisdom and experience with a motivated young adult!

Future Link students are first-generation to college, low income, ages 18-25 and are working towards a brighter future. Our students are resilient, insightful, and motivated, and though the barriers they face threaten derailment, our program helps students process complex issues, identify solutions, and develop and implement plans so that they may realize their fullest potential. Students need additional support to help navigate challenges as they attend Montgomery College, a vocational training program, work full-time, or choose to re-access their education plan.

Seeking tutors for college students taking classes in a range of topics:

Tutors meet weekly with a student (virtual or in person) for a semester.

Apply online today at https://futurelinkmd.org/volunteer-opportunities/

Once your application has been received, a Future Link staff member will contact you to schedule a conversation to learn more.

To support all the students (ages 18-25) requesting help, we are seeking volunteers who could commit to 2-3 hours per week for a commitment of 3 months helping students in their efforts to obtain an internship or job.

Work with students on career/internship activities including:

Training (two 1.5 hour sessions) and support will be provided to explain the successful process we use to support our students in these efforts.

Interested to learn more? Complete this short form https://futurelinkmd.org/volunteer-opportunities/ and a staff member will contact you to set up a time to talk.

Share your wisdom and experience with a motivated young adult!

Future Link students are first-generation to college, low income, ages 18-25 and are working towards a brighter future. Our students are resilient, insightful, and motivated, and though the barriers they face threaten derailment, mentors help students process complex issues, identify solutions, and develop and implement plans so that they may realize their fullest potential. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused even greater disadvantages to our already marginalized student population, which is why our students need additional support to help navigate challenges as they attend Montgomery College, a vocational training program, work full-time, or choose to re-access their education plan.

Students enter the Future Link program through a 15-week Self-Advocacy and Career Development Seminar, after which they are matched with a mentor.  

Mentors meet the student where they are, working with them on:

Mentors become the regular point of contact with the student and the Future Link staff. In addition, Future Link provides resources as needed to support the student and mentor. For instance, if the student needs to create a budget or a LinkedIn profile and that is not the mentor's strength, a different volunteer will work with the student in that area.

Mentors attend two training sessions and a one-on-one meeting with staff before meeting their mentee. Continuous support is provided once matched with a mentee. We request an initial one-year commitment with an option to continue beyond that time frame. Mentors must be 30+ years of age, live or work in Montgomery County, Maryland and have at least five years’ work experience in their career field.

There is no greater reward then helping transform a life!

Apply online today at futurelinkmd.org/mentor-application. Once your application has been received, a Future Link staff member will contact you to schedule a conversation to learn more.

Our HOA needs volunteers to help set-up and clean-up for our annual picnic and also help run children's activities during the picnic (crafts and games). We have a variety of fun activities to assist with:

Moon bounce, Popcorn Machine, Cotton Candy, Spin Art, Food Distribution etc.

If you are comfortable helping children with games and crafts, working at food tables and doing some light lifting then our group would be so happy to have your help!  

**** In the event of heavy rain this event will be canceled, an email will be sent if so****

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.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Meet Laura: 15 / 10th Grade / Spanish / Bright, Confident & Friendly

Hobbies: Avid reader (30+ books this year!), loves romance novels. Short exchange programs in IE/UK.

Interests: Rock Climbing (her passion!), Cheerleading, Music, Sports.

Likes: Shopping, Pasta, Sushi, English, Art, Future Journalist.

Personality: Experienced sharing (younger sister), eager to join family activities.

Help make Laura’s dream of a full-year US exchange a reality!

CONTACT: Laura Braley
267-864-8900
laurabraley@anbeducation.com

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Grade: 11th Grade

Personality: Hardworking, thoughtful, confident & observant

Interests: Cooking & baking, fitness/gym, sports, beach trips, crafts, and sushi!

Dream: Future Veterinarian (Cat-free home preferred)

Sara loves cooking for her family and staying active. She’s ready to build lifelong connections and share her Spanish culture with a welcoming host family!

Get in touch to view her full profile:
267-864-8900
laurabraley@anbeducation.com

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Thank you for volunteering with the UpCounty Hub! 

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for the families that we serve in our community. 

Drivers are needed on Thursdays to deliver food packages to the doorstep of vulnerable Upcounty families, that are not able to drive to one of our weekly distribution sites. Drivers should be able to lift up to 25 lbs.  Addresses of clients will be provided upon arrival at the Hub on delivery day. You will be delivering food directly to clients. 

Please arrive at the UpCounty Hub between 10:45am-11:00am on Thursday and pull around to the right side of the building to the loading dock. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN HANDICAP SPOTS!  If possible please try to register for this shift by the Tuesday before so we can assign boxes to the correct number of cars.

Please reach out to Joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

We could not reach our weekly distribution goals without our volunteers!  Each volunteer slot is important to our mission. If you are unable to make it for the shift you signed up for, please remove your name from that shift via this website, or contact janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org or at 240-910-9013. 

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or with any questions. 

New volunteers please sign this waiver and send to Janice

Please see attached for more specific instruction

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Bone Builders is seeking caring, physically active older adults, perhaps just entering retirement, who have an interest in leading a group exercise class for seniors at Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville, MD. The exercise class specializes in osteo health and it's the perfect volunteer job for people wanting to help others (and themselves) maintain and/or increase their bone mass, increase strength and improve balance.

We have volunteers with a wide variety of backgrounds, and no prior experience is required. Most of our leaders are older adults who derive enormous satisfaction working with class participants to improve their health.

In the free training we provide, you will learn our evidence-based exercises and also learn about teaching seniors. Our one-day training and required visits to three ongoing classes will prepare you to lead. The classes meet two days weekly, one-hour each day, and you are required to teach both days of the week. We know everyone takes vacations, etc, but there is flexibility built into the position as each class has two primary co-leaders as well as one or more secondary co-leaders who are also trained and ready to lead if one of the primary leaders is absent. If you have never taken a Bone Builders class before, you will be placed in an existing class and mentored by the current co-leaders prior to beginning to help lead a class.   

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for families in our community that are in need. 

Volunteer duties vary from loading boxes into the cars or taking data. 

Distribution days and times vary depending on the week.  Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. Please arrive at 1:45pm to check in with distribution staff or use the QR code to sign in. 

We depend on each and every one of our volunteers! Each volunteer slot for each shift is needed to help us achieve our goal of distributing food to those in need. If you are not able to attend the shift your signed up for, please remove your name via this website or contact Jance so we can give your volunteer slot to another volunteer. 

Please reach out to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

*If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or 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 the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The Interfaith Works Women's Center at Taft provides short-term, emergency shelter services to adult women. In addition to temporary shelter, the IW Women's Center also provides case management services to each client. These services connect clients to other community resources, such as primary medical care, legal services, psychiatric services, permanent housing services, and vocational services.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 70 clients at the IW Women's Center, located at 2 Taft Ct, Suite 100, Rockville MD, 20850. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: drop off by 6:00 am or the day before

· Lunch: drop off by 11:30 am

· Dinner: drop off by 6:00 pm

Students can earn 5 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

In order to make donating meals for 70 women manageable, there are two slots for each meal. Donors should prepare meals for at least 35 people for each slot. If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers.  Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-770-2413 ext 0 or come into the lobby to deliver your donations. There will also be a cart outside available for you to use, if needed. Sign Up for meals today by clicking this link here.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Harris at mharris@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

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.

Many middle schools seek high school volunteers to assist with their Grade 6 Outdoor Education program, and the schools listed on the SY27MCPS HS Outdoor Ed Assistant Interest form have asked for assistance in identifying potential assistants to work with them during Outdoor Ed.   

High school assistants who are selected to support a middle school will accompany middle school students and staff to one of the three sites MCPS utilizes for a 3-day, 2-night environmental education program and will assist with supervision, instruction, and activities throughout that program.   

There is no cost for high school assistants to participate, meals are provided, and assistants will have dedicated study time each day. High school assistants will need to submit a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian and must also receive permission from their teachers and administrators to participate.

High school assistants can earn up to 16 SSL hours through their work as an Outdoor Education Assistant.

Please note: By submitting the form below, you are expressing your interest in serving as an Outdoor Education Assistant; it does not indicate that you have been selected to fill that role. Please note that schools listed on the interest form get updated as schools request support through the year.

Your name and contact information will be shared with staff from the middle school(s) you select, and those staff members will contact you to share next steps regarding their selection process.  All decisions on high school assistant selection are made by the staff in each middle school.

We appreciate your consideration and if you are interested, please complete and submit this form. This is a fantastic opportunity for any students who have a strong interest in working with children and have a strong interest in the outdoors and the environment!

This form must be completed by MCPS students using their MCPS Gmail accounts.  

The Interfaith Works Men's Center at Crabbs Branch provides short-term, emergency shelter services to adult men. In addition to temporary shelter, the IW Men's Center also provides case management services to each client. These services connect clients to other community resources, such as primary medical care, legal services, psychiatric services, permanent housing services, and vocational services.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 60 clients at the IW Men's Center, located at 16911 Crabbs Branch Way, Derwood, MD 20855. Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: drop off by 6:00 am or the day before

· Lunch: drop off by 11:30 am

· Dinner: drop off by 6:00 pm

You can sign up for dates to provide meals here.

Students can earn 5 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 10 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at 301-978-7041 or come into the lobby to deliver your donations. There will also be a cart outside available for you to use, if needed.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Faith & Community Partnership Team at FaithCommunityPartnerships@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

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 UpCounty Hub is serving families in need. We provide fresh produce, shelf stable foods, emergency and hygiene items, and social services for the families that we serve.

We are in need of volunteers to assist in our monthly diaper distribution/pantry at The Upcounty Hub. Volunteers' duties vary from handing out diapers to families with appointments to assisting in the food pantry. 

 Please arrive five to ten minutes prior to start time to check in.

Please reach out to Janice @ joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. If you are unable to make a shift, please remove your name from that shift via this website or email or call Janice at 340-910-9013.

* If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice @ joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or 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 the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for families in our community that are in need.

Volunteer duties vary from loading boxes into the cars or taking data.

Distribution days and times vary depending on the week.  Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. Please arrive at 8:35am to check in with distribution staff or use the QR code to sign in. 

We depend on each and every one of our volunteers! Each volunteer slot for each shift is needed to help us achieve our goal of distributing food to those in need. If you are not able to attend the shift your signed up for, please remove your name via this website or contact Jance so we can give your volunteer slot to another volunteer.

Please reach out to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

* If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or 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 the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for families in our community that are in need.

Volunteer duties vary from loading boxes into the cars or taking data.

Distribution days and times vary depending on the week.  Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. Please arrive at 12:15pm to check in with distribution staff.

We depend on each and every one of our volunteers! Each volunteer slot for each shift is needed to help us achieve our goal of distributing food to those in need. If you are not able to attend the shift your signed up for, please remove your name via this website or contact Jance so we can give your volunteer slot to another volunteer.

Please reach out to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

* If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or 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 the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The UpCounty Hub provides fresh produce, shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and some social services for families in our community that are in need.

Volunteer duties include loading boxes into the cars or taking data.

Distribution days and times vary depending on the week.  Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. Please arrive at 12:40pm to check in with distribution staff.

We depend on each and every one of our volunteers! Each volunteer slot for each shift is needed to help us achieve our goal of distributing food to those in need. If you are not able to attend the shift your signed up for, please remove your name via this website or contact Jance so we can give your volunteer slot to another volunteer.

Please reach out to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org  with any questions about our volunteer opportunities and/or safety measures. 

*  If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly prior to volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org for more information or 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 the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

BRUSHSTROKES OF HOPE: An Art Healing Gallery Experience

Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Total hours: 4 hours

Want to make a difference  while helping create an unforgettable experience for your peers?
MyNKA is looking for student volunteers to help bring Brushstrokes of Hope to life—a creative, youth-centered experience where students can express, connect, create, and find hope through art.

Volunteer Roles

Gallery Greeter & Welcome Ambassador

Art Station Guide

Art Supply & Setup Assistant

Community Canvas Leader

Hope Wall & Reflection Coordinator

Gallery Curator & Display Assistant

Music & Gallery Vibe Coordinator

Student MC & Gallery Ambassador

Limited volunteer spots available!

Sign up through Signup Genius link provided at the bottom of this description.

Complete ALL MANDATORY forms below prior.

Come ready to serve, create, encourage, and make an impact.

Your brushstroke can help create a message of hope.

Mandatory Next steps:

1- Fill out our SSL student interest form: https://forms.gle/EyRFGR8u83xfy968A

2- Complete the following forms prior to signing up and participating in any event/activity:

Parent consent (completed by a parent/guardian): https://forms.gle/BBV2SJKkcZABocgE8

Student code of conduct: https://forms.gle/DRhWXe68sz5vpkA28

emergency contact form: https://forms.gle/jTnG19YMw8cSExeQ7

parent/student agreement: https://forms.gle/mruTiSLUNzsZsuGY7

SIGNUP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-65254904-brushstrokes

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.

WeAchieve, Inc., formally CHI Centers, Inc., is seeking part time volunteers to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday directly with our People and Culture Department.

Volunteers should have knowledge or interest in learning about Administrative Human Resources.

For more information and details about this opportunity please contact Patricia Burns, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at 301-873-5271or via email at pburns@weachieveinc.org

We are in need of a treasurer for our Board of Directors. Must have experience with financial planning, nonprofits, projections, audits and trends.

Come join us for King of the Hill Martial Arts Open, one of our martial arts tournaments for this year's season. Volunteers are needed for timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk, etc. You will be contacted to coordinate the day's assignments.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Description:

What: King of the Hill Martial Arts Open
When: Sunday, December 13, 206, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Wheaton High School, 12401 Dalewood Dr. Silver Spring MD 20906

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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 join us for Champion's Quest Open, one of our martial arts tournaments for this year's season. Volunteers are needed for timekeepers, scorekeepers, registration desk, etc. You will be contacted to coordinate the day's assignments.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Description:

What: Champion's Quest Martial Arts Open

When: Sunday, October 11, 206, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Wheaton High School, 12401 Dalewood Dr. Silver Spring MD 20906

Volunteers will help with check-in, facilitation for the staging area and rings, set up & break down.

We'll have a brief orientation for all volunteers at 9 am -- no experience required!

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 WeAchieve, Inc., Volunteer Program benefits from the work of the many volunteers who provide caring and compassionate support to the people we serve in our meaningful day programs, residential houses and in our administrative offices. 

We are seeking volunteers who have front desk experience or are interested in this volunteer opportunity. We need volunteers who are dedicated to excellence while providing kind, compassionate administrative support.

As the receptionist you are the first point of contact as we want to ensure that our guests are greeted positively with a friendly, smiling face and a helping hand.

This is a terrific opportunity for students, retirees, and people with a background in administrative support. 

If you believe in our mission and are interested in improving the lives of the people we serve, then we need you. 

Please contact me via email at pburns@weachieveinc.org or call 301-873-5271.

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.

WeAchieve, Inc., has been “Lifting the Limits” and breaking through barriers for people to contribute, connect and lead lives they choose since 1948. If you are kind, compassionate, energetic, and creative, then we are looking for you.

WeAchieve is a not-for-profit service provider, founded in 1948.  We support individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.  We assist individuals in finding and keeping employment in the community, living independently as possible with a wide range of staff support options, nursing case management, and exploring and participating as fully as desired in their communities.   

We are seeking a yoga Instructor, a photographer and a DJ and volunteers who are willing to provide volunteer services to help us honor our Direct Support Staff for their many hours of service to the people we support.   This event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2:00pm-7:30pm.

If you are available to provide any time commitment please contact our Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Patricia Burns, at 301-873-5271 or pburns@weachieveinc.org for more information.  Visit us on the web at www.weachieveinc.org and like us on facebook.

Company Description

As a 501 Science is Elemental's mission is to improve science education by fostering a deeper understanding and respect for the scientific process among all high school graduates, through starting or improving science education in the early grades. In particular, SIE seeks to bring hands-on, integrated workshops to students who do not yet show interest or aptitude in the sciences. In addition, SIE supports teachers, and seeks to introduce what scientists do to young children.

Role Description

This is a volunter role for a Board Member located in anywhere in the U.S.. The Board Member will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring the organization’s mission and goals are met efficiently. Responsibilities include attending regular board meetings, participating in fundraising activities, and assisting in policy formulation and oversight. The Board Member will also engage with various stakeholders to build and maintain relationships that support the organization's objectives. We are very interested in people with fundraising experience.

If you wish to talk to someone directly, please email info@scienceiselemental.org

Qualifications

Note: No one person would be expected to have all or even most of these qualifications.

WeAchieve’s Volunteer Program benefits from the work of the many volunteers who provide caring and compassionate support to the people we serve in our meaningful day programs, residential houses, in the communities, on various committees and in our administrative offices as well as occasional beautification projects. 

We are currently seeking Tech Savvy Data Entry volunteers to provide administrative support in our Admissions Eligibility and Funding Support department.

This is a great opportunity for persons with a background in Admissions Eligibility and Funding Support, Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook, Retirees and anyone interested in learning the day to day operations of the Admissions Eligibility and Funding Support department. 

If you believe in our mission and are interested in improving the lives of the people we serve, then we are looking for you. 

Please contact me via email at pburns@weachieveinc.org or call 301-873-5271.

WeAchieve, Inc is seeking a volunteer(s) to sit on their Standing Committee or Quality Assurance Committees.  Persons with good background knowledge in Education are particularly wanted to provide advice, counsel, and provide recommendations in general and specifically to those matters influencing the provision of services, County policies and procedures, development and implementation of state and federal laws, and any other issues affecting the lives, rights, and welfare of the people it represents.

The members believe that people with different abilities have the right to the same opportunities in life as everyone else; and that this right can be ensured by “Lifting the Limits” and breaking barriers for the people we support to contribute, connect in the community and lead the lives they chose. 

The Standing Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM virtually. Please contact the Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Patricia Burns at 301-873-5271  or via email at pburns@weachieveinc.org with interest.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event on Sunday, September 20th at the Falls Church PetSmart.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

The final day to sign up for any event is the Friday before that specific event.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event.

Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer, and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

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.

Clarksburg Yard has adopted a Gateway Center Drive! This is a 2 -miles stretch that runs from Shawnee Lane to Clarksburg Road and is parallel to Frederick Road behind our property.

Every other month, we will be organizing a group of Middle and High School Students to clean up trash along the road. Our mission is to participate in a community activity by keeping county-owned roadsides litter free. This opportunity is held outdoors and near the roads. We are asking all volunteers to read and have an adult sign the consent form prior to the event.

*Minors will NOT be able to participate without completed consent form.*

----- What will I be doing? You will meet at 1pm at the Clarksburg Church and walk over to the designated area. You will be equipped with gloves, hefty trash bags, and pick-up tools. We will collect litter from the designated area and properly dispose of it. Clarksburg Church 22820 Frederick Rd Clarksburg Church, 20871

NOTE: You will be working outside, so please bring water bottles. Additionally, we are asking all volunteers to wear bright colored clothing and comfortable, closed-toed shoes.

*** If you are interested in volunteering, click here to register***

Are there other opportunities? If you are interested in signing up for future Clarksburg Yard Adopt-A-Road Opportunities, please check out our website for more information. You can register for other Adopt-a-Road SSL opportunities. The following opportunities will be open for registration a month prior to the event.

- For inquiries, contact Rebecca at beccasoares@clarksburgchurch.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 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.

Clarksburg Yard has adopted a Gateway Center Drive! This is a 2 -miles stretch that runs from Shawnee Lane to Clarksburg Road and is parallel to Frederick Road behind our property.

Every other month, we will be organizing a group of Middle and High School Students to clean up trash along the road. Our mission is to participate in a community activity by keeping county-owned roadsides litter free. This opportunity is held outdoors and near the roads. We are asking all volunteers to read and have an adult sign the consent form prior to the event.

*Minors will NOT be able to participate without completed consent form.*

----- What will I be doing? You will meet at 1pm at the Clarksburg Church and walk over to the designated area. You will be equipped with gloves, hefty trash bags, and pick-up tools. We will collect litter from the designated area and properly dispose of it. Clarksburg Church 22820 Frederick Rd Clarksburg Church, 20871

NOTE: You will be working outside, so please bring water bottles. Additionally, we are asking all volunteers to wear bright colored clothing and comfortable, closed-toed shoes.

*** If you are interested in volunteering, click here to register***

Are there other opportunities? If you are interested in signing up for future Clarksburg Yard Adopt-A-Road Opportunities, please check out our website for more information. You can register for other Adopt-a-Road SSL opportunities. The following opportunities will be open for registration a month prior to the event.

- For inquiries, contact Rebecca at beccasoares@clarksburgchurch.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 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.

Since 1968, Bethesda Help (https://www.bethesdahelp.org/) has been there to provide food assistance to our neighbors in need in Bethesda and the surrounding areas. Now, for the 58th time, we are here to help as Montgomery County children head back to school.  The kids will be excited about the start of a new school year, but many of their parents will be wondering if they can provide the nutritious food their children need to develop strong bodies and minds, and they have reason to be concerned.  

 Social safety net services have been cut for 4,900 of our county neighbors, including their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These families are turning to food pantries like ours for help. The increase in food requests, along with the rising cost of the basic food we purchase for our pantry and a decrease in food donations, means our stock of food is low.

As you can see, your support of Bethesda Help is critical at this time. We stand ready and able to deliver food, but we need your help to keep the Bethesda Help pantry stocked. 

How can you help?                                                                 

⸙ Feed Our Families: Make a financial donation

⸙ Stock Our Pantry: Buy essential pantry items through our

Amazon Wish List  

⸙ Hold a Food Drive: Hold a food drive in your neighborhood or through your social   groups Sponsor a Food Drive                                  

Thanks a million for your support of Bethesda Help as we work to help alleviate hunger for families and kids as a new school year begins. We are grateful! Interested in volunteering?  We Need You!  See:  Volunteer

Please note !!! We will meet on August 21st at Rockville Memorial Library. Room 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Registration is a one-time sign-up, and you are welcome to attend any Friday session.

ArtUnity Youth hosts an ongoing, supervised in-person service program where students create encouragement cards for hospital patients. Volunteers design hospital-appropriate cards, write supportive messages, and help package donations for healthcare partners. Each month features a different positive theme to guide the artwork, cards, and supportive messages: January: A Fresh Start, February: Sending Love and Kindness, March: You Are Not Alone, April: Hope and Strength, May: One Day at a Time, June: Bright Days Ahead, July: Courage in Every Step, August: Keep Going, September: Small Steps, Big Hope, October: You Are Stronger Than You Know, November: Grateful for You, and December: Warm Wishes and Brighter Days.

Please feel free to bring friends or younger students who would like to learn art! During the summer, ArtUnity Youth will also offer free art classes for kids, where students will teach children drawing skills and help them explore creativity through fun art activities.

No prior art experience or special skills are needed. We will teach you what to do at each session, and then you can help create cards, support younger students, and assist with art activities.

All art supplies will be provided. Students only need to come ready to learn, create, and help. Students can attend for 1–2 hours within this time window, and registration is required. When you arrive, please look for a BIG Teddy Bear wearing an ArtUnity Youth T-shirt.

Parking is available in Garage A and B, with free parking for up to 90 minutes. Multiple entries are allowed.

Students earn 1 SSL hour per 60 minutes of verified participation, with a maximum of 2 hours per session, based on supervisor attendance. All artwork must meet program guidelines and will be reviewed and approved on-site by the ArtUnity Youth program manager before SSL hours are verified. ArtUnity Youth will not meet on days when the library is closed, including federal holidays such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Schedule updates or skipped dates will be announced in advance. Please email artunityyouth@gmail.com or text 301-785-9885 directly with any questions. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you there!

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 the 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.