Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

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: July 12 (Book: They Call us Enemy by George Takei), August 9 (Book: Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka), 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.

The Link Generations Teen Advisory Board Leadership Conference is Monday, June 22, 9am – 12 noon. The theme of this second annual event is Milestones Across Generations.

The purpose of the conference is to give teens the opportunity to learn about leadership skills and how to facilitate intergenerational programs. The second part of the conference will invite older adults to join the teens for intergenerational conversations, to connect with youth, and to share their expertise and words of wisdom. Snacks and SSL forms provided!

Date and Time: Monday, June 22, 9am – 12 noon

Location: Ingleside at King Farm, 701 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850

Please complete the volunteer application to register. 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 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 Wheaton Public Library with Link Generations. Meetings are from 2-3pm Sundays. Dates: July 12 (Book: They Call us Enemy by George Takei), August 9 (Book: Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka), 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. 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 with older adults and other high school students to discuss favorite graphic novels this fall 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 from 6:30-7:30pm: Added date with author visit! April 14 (Ryan Estrada, author of Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit will Zoom into our meeting at the library). Books 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.