Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

DONATIONS ACCEPTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS - 9AM TO 3PM We are collecting essential resources to support the ongoing needs of families and individuals in the Mid County community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thank you for your generosity! Donations can be dropped off on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9am and 3pm at the Hughes United Methodist Church Office. (Please ring the bell when you arrive).  We are asking for the following items: OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION: Adults and kids Tylenol, cough syrup, cough drops, hand sanitizer
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD: Pancake mix and syrup, Gatorade, bottled water, healthy snacks BABY & CHILDREN’S ITEMS: Baby formulas (Enfamil and Similac), Pedialyte, baby wipes, and training diapers TOILETRIES: Sanitary pads, laundry detergents, hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste

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

 

 

 

Hughes United Methodist Church serves as one of seven Montgomery County Consolidated Services Hubs delivering food assistance and other vital services to a growing number of Mid County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Hughes has provided more than 900,000 pounds of free groceries to 36,000 households. The needs continue to grow and we appreciate your interest.

ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS are needed to help distribute food, they are assigned a station in which they will help our clients to classify the food they require. The activity takes place indoors and involves standing for at least 2 hours and lifting up to 35 pounds. Volunteers must dress accordingly.

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

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

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0849a5a72ba75-drivein#/

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

 

Contact-free way to provide immediate help to families in need! Wednesdays at 3 PM.

The Mid-County Consolidation Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church provides a variety of goods and services to more than 800 households each week, including home deliveries to seniors, single parent households, and those without transportation. 

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

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

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

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

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