Volunteer: Bilingual Assistance Coordinator (Virtual)Gaithersburg HELP is a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that provides essential support to local communities. Many of our clients are Spanish-speaking, and we need bilingual volunteers to help them access the services they need. If you’re fluent in English and Spanish and want to help, we’d love to have you on our team! As a volunteer, you will: Return calls and assist Spanish-speaking clients in finding needed services.Work remotely from your home with your computer and an internet connection.Choose flexible phone hours that fit your schedule between Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 8 PM.Commit as little as one to five hours per week or up to ten hours, if you’d like!Your fluency in English and Spanish can truly make a difference in someone's life. PLEASE NOTE: While this is a remote volunteer opportunity, we prefer candidates who live in our service area, Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, Maryland. You can reach us directly: Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6 Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org Apply Online: https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/ Organization: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Gaithersburg HELP is a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that provides essential support to local communities. Many of our clients are Spanish-speaking, and we need bilingual volunteers to help them access the services they need. If you’re fluent in English and Spanish and want to help, we’d love to have you on our team! As a volunteer, you will: Return calls and assist Spanish-speaking clients in finding needed services.Work remotely from your home with your computer and an internet connection.Choose flexible phone hours that fit your schedule between Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 8 PM.Commit as little as one to five hours per week or up to ten hours, if you’d like!Your fluency in English and Spanish can truly make a difference in someone's life. PLEASE NOTE: While this is a remote volunteer opportunity, we prefer candidates who live in our service area, Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, Maryland. You can reach us directly: Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6 Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org Apply Online: https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/ Organization: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20878 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help spread kindness and hope by writing Encouragement Cards (Virtual, SSL Hours)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 Card Requirements Cards must be handwritten on 3 × 5 inch index cards Messages should be neat, legible, and appropriate for all agesSuggested Themes Delivery Methods 3570 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Ste 583, Olney, MD 20832 Drop Off: Drop off cards during one of our kit-making events. To find specific locations and dates, contact us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org Or visit our website at https://www.gracehelpinghands.org/ for updated event information The latest kit-making event is scheduled for 2/7 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. 30 cards = 1 volunteer hour Volunteer hours may be requested by email, Hours will be confirmed once the cards are receivedThis is a simple but meaningful way to make a positive impact. Thank you for helping us bring encouragement and kindness to those we serve. 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. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc 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 Card Requirements Cards must be handwritten on 3 × 5 inch index cards Messages should be neat, legible, and appropriate for all agesSuggested Themes Delivery Methods 3570 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Ste 583, Olney, MD 20832 Drop Off: Drop off cards during one of our kit-making events. To find specific locations and dates, contact us at volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org Or visit our website at https://www.gracehelpinghands.org/ for updated event information The latest kit-making event is scheduled for 2/7 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. 30 cards = 1 volunteer hour Volunteer hours may be requested by email, Hours will be confirmed once the cards are receivedThis is a simple but meaningful way to make a positive impact. Thank you for helping us bring encouragement and kindness to those we serve. 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. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Content CreationGrace 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 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc 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 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Advocacy ProjectPlease complete and submit the volunteer form below, including the ACTUAL signatures of BOTH the student and parents (if under the age of 18 parent signature is also required). Completion of this form, including the ACTUAL required signatures, is required by all volunteers to participate in this SSL opportunity. Please do not use your MCPS email to respond with us as we cannot not reply to you via this type of email address. This is an amazing opportunity to gain volunteer experience helping Arise and Flourish, a non-profit organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland that speaks to students about substance use and misuse. During the last twelve years, Arise and Flourish has paved the way through public and private schools on educating our youth of the dangers associated with addiction. Our program delivers a robust and real-life look into the cycle of addiction and provides an understanding, knowledge and insight on how to exercise prevention. Arise and Flourish’s family of dedicated volunteers have delivered our program to nearly 400 schools and have reached over 49,000 students with our impactful message of prevention and hope. In addition to our visits to schools, we are also asking for the student’s assistance to continue the education of addiction and prevention through SSL hours. What students will do: Student will first need to complete the volunteer form/parent/guardian permission slip and submit via to e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org. Please note that MCPS has not vetted the YouTube videos created by our organization and parents/guardians are responsible for previewing the videos and then providing parent permission for their students to view the videos. Once approved, students will watch two video presentations provided by our organization. One video is our speakers who are people in recovery who share their personal experience The second video is the presentation on the cycle of addiction which has information on how addiction happens.Students can obtain SSL hours in two ways: Write a 2-page paper based on their understanding of drug and alcohol prevention on the information received from the two videos. Papers will only be reviewed by our organization. Create an art project, including a paragraph explaining their artwork, based upon their understanding of prevention on the information they received from the videos. Art projects might be shared on our social media platforms so please review the privacy information below when submitting your project.How to earn community service hours (SSL): Students have the ability to earn 1 SSL hour for the quality completion of this project and can earn up to 4 SSL hours in total (cumulative - not per year) for each speaker video watched and paper written (up to 4 speaker videos along with the one video for the cycle of addiction). When your paper or art project is complete, e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org your 2-page paper or an electronic copy of your art project and paragraph to collect your signed SSL sheet for this project. Students will need to cc their parents as well on the email submission. Please allow 3-5 business days to receive your signed SSL form. Privacy: Please, do not share any pictures or likeness of the students as well as personal information such as home address, email or phone number etc. in your paper or artwork. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself. We ask that students include their first name, grade and school only on each submission. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status. Volunteer Registration Form (Parent/Guardian Permission Slip) Please complete this form as accurately as possible. Completion of this form is required by all volunteers. * This form is not completed without both YOURS and YOUR PARENTS or GUARDIAN SIGNATURE. VOLUNTEER LEGAL NAME: _____________________________________________ VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ SCHOOL NAME: _____________________________________________________ VOLUNTEER EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________ AGE: _________ DATE OF REGISTRATION: ________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ____________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If Volunteer is under 18 years): ___________________________________________________________________ DATE: ________ EMAIL: _______________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Us at Arise and Flourish Email: info@ariseandflourish.org Website: http://www.ariseandflourish.org/ Privacy: Student volunteer participation is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This volunteer activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. Organization: Arise & Flourish, Inc Please complete and submit the volunteer form below, including the ACTUAL signatures of BOTH the student and parents (if under the age of 18 parent signature is also required). Completion of this form, including the ACTUAL required signatures, is required by all volunteers to participate in this SSL opportunity. Please do not use your MCPS email to respond with us as we cannot not reply to you via this type of email address. This is an amazing opportunity to gain volunteer experience helping Arise and Flourish, a non-profit organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland that speaks to students about substance use and misuse. During the last twelve years, Arise and Flourish has paved the way through public and private schools on educating our youth of the dangers associated with addiction. Our program delivers a robust and real-life look into the cycle of addiction and provides an understanding, knowledge and insight on how to exercise prevention. Arise and Flourish’s family of dedicated volunteers have delivered our program to nearly 400 schools and have reached over 49,000 students with our impactful message of prevention and hope. In addition to our visits to schools, we are also asking for the student’s assistance to continue the education of addiction and prevention through SSL hours. What students will do: Student will first need to complete the volunteer form/parent/guardian permission slip and submit via to e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org. Please note that MCPS has not vetted the YouTube videos created by our organization and parents/guardians are responsible for previewing the videos and then providing parent permission for their students to view the videos. Once approved, students will watch two video presentations provided by our organization. One video is our speakers who are people in recovery who share their personal experience The second video is the presentation on the cycle of addiction which has information on how addiction happens.Students can obtain SSL hours in two ways: Write a 2-page paper based on their understanding of drug and alcohol prevention on the information received from the two videos. Papers will only be reviewed by our organization. Create an art project, including a paragraph explaining their artwork, based upon their understanding of prevention on the information they received from the videos. Art projects might be shared on our social media platforms so please review the privacy information below when submitting your project.How to earn community service hours (SSL): Students have the ability to earn 1 SSL hour for the quality completion of this project and can earn up to 4 SSL hours in total (cumulative - not per year) for each speaker video watched and paper written (up to 4 speaker videos along with the one video for the cycle of addiction). When your paper or art project is complete, e-mail info@ariseandflourish.org your 2-page paper or an electronic copy of your art project and paragraph to collect your signed SSL sheet for this project. Students will need to cc their parents as well on the email submission. Please allow 3-5 business days to receive your signed SSL form. Privacy: Please, do not share any pictures or likeness of the students as well as personal information such as home address, email or phone number etc. in your paper or artwork. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself. We ask that students include their first name, grade and school only on each submission. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status. Volunteer Registration Form (Parent/Guardian Permission Slip) Please complete this form as accurately as possible. Completion of this form is required by all volunteers. * This form is not completed without both YOURS and YOUR PARENTS or GUARDIAN SIGNATURE. VOLUNTEER LEGAL NAME: _____________________________________________ VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ SCHOOL NAME: _____________________________________________________ VOLUNTEER EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________ AGE: _________ DATE OF REGISTRATION: ________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ____________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If Volunteer is under 18 years): ___________________________________________________________________ DATE: ________ EMAIL: _______________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Us at Arise and Flourish Email: info@ariseandflourish.org Website: http://www.ariseandflourish.org/ Privacy: Student volunteer participation is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This volunteer activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. Organization: Arise & Flourish, Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20817 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make baked goods for families in needSmall Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community. We are looking for volunteers to help us make cookies and other baked treats to share with food insecure families in our community that we serve. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. These baked treats are a nice way to provide a fun snack to go along with the other foods that we are providing for these families. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making baked goods until schools return to normal status. 20 cookies (2.5"-3" in diameter) or 20 regular size cupcakes or 1 baked dessert loaf (use an 8.5" X 4.5" X 2.5" pan) = 1 hour of service (Please note that mini cookies, cupcakes, or breads will not count and that we are no longer looking for regular bread as we are now getting donations of sandwich & loaf bread from a local bakery.) Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): NOTE: Items should be baked fresh the day before. Please do not make cookies ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them. -Please take photo of them being made and a group photo of the baked items once you've finished. -Cookies and muffins should be put into Ziplock bags in batches of 4 and loaves should be wrapped tightly in either Saran Wrap or a gallon size Ziplock bag. Please label them and note if nuts are present. -Make a log by writing down the number items made, and have your parent initial it. -Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. Baked goods donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your baked goods in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks! We are also able to accept baked goods at the TPSS Coop (201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912) on ALL Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30am, but please let us know what dates and the amounts you are going to be donating by emailing us at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com at least 3 days in advance. Please note that if the weather is bad (rain/snow) you must contact us the day before so that we can give you an alternative drop off location. Please drop off your baked goods behind the TPSS Coop building on Columbia Avenue to one of our members (not inside to a TPSS Coop employee). We will be packing produce outside. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start baking as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? NO. Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. 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. Organization: Small Things Matter Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community. We are looking for volunteers to help us make cookies and other baked treats to share with food insecure families in our community that we serve. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. These baked treats are a nice way to provide a fun snack to go along with the other foods that we are providing for these families. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making baked goods until schools return to normal status. 20 cookies (2.5"-3" in diameter) or 20 regular size cupcakes or 1 baked dessert loaf (use an 8.5" X 4.5" X 2.5" pan) = 1 hour of service (Please note that mini cookies, cupcakes, or breads will not count and that we are no longer looking for regular bread as we are now getting donations of sandwich & loaf bread from a local bakery.) Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): NOTE: Items should be baked fresh the day before. Please do not make cookies ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them. -Please take photo of them being made and a group photo of the baked items once you've finished. -Cookies and muffins should be put into Ziplock bags in batches of 4 and loaves should be wrapped tightly in either Saran Wrap or a gallon size Ziplock bag. Please label them and note if nuts are present. -Make a log by writing down the number items made, and have your parent initial it. -Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. Baked goods donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your baked goods in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks! We are also able to accept baked goods at the TPSS Coop (201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912) on ALL Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30am, but please let us know what dates and the amounts you are going to be donating by emailing us at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com at least 3 days in advance. Please note that if the weather is bad (rain/snow) you must contact us the day before so that we can give you an alternative drop off location. Please drop off your baked goods behind the TPSS Coop building on Columbia Avenue to one of our members (not inside to a TPSS Coop employee). We will be packing produce outside. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start baking as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? NO. Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. 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. Organization: Small Things Matter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20853 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Graphic Designers Needed for Children's book character designLooking for experienced character designer, visual storytellers, graphic designer creating children's expressive and relatable characters in books. Urdu background will be appreciated. Organization: Culture Train, Inc Looking for experienced character designer, visual storytellers, graphic designer creating children's expressive and relatable characters in books. Urdu background will be appreciated. Organization: Culture Train, Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Google Slide/Power Point presentation makerUrgently needing volunteer for making presentations for a curriculum. Organization: Culture Train, Inc Urgently needing volunteer for making presentations for a curriculum. Organization: Culture Train, Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Online as a Conversation PartnerReady to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 26,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!” "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: ENGin Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 26,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!” "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: ENGin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 06907 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Allergy DiariesShare your food allergy story (1 SSL hour, min 200 words) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTMqa5INS1CgSctC1BCw5_7v9X1JgiLc80qyhGSwU-Z58taQ/viewform Share your favorite recipe considering your allergy (1 SSL hour per recipe, min 100 words) Max 2 recipes https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZHyWRtMtmwr1eEip5cbKnW1DVhTsMm8jJJnRIxLuXoYKvNw/viewform Please send SSL form to allergy.aware23@gmail.com We aim to spread awareness about food allergies and aim to make this community and world a safer, more inclusive place for people with food allergies. Your stories help us with that mission. Please feel free to add to your stories, what you would like to be changed and where are the gaps in knowledge. 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. Organization: The Allergy Aware ( Hack Club) Share your food allergy story (1 SSL hour, min 200 words) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTMqa5INS1CgSctC1BCw5_7v9X1JgiLc80qyhGSwU-Z58taQ/viewform Share your favorite recipe considering your allergy (1 SSL hour per recipe, min 100 words) Max 2 recipes https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZHyWRtMtmwr1eEip5cbKnW1DVhTsMm8jJJnRIxLuXoYKvNw/viewform Please send SSL form to allergy.aware23@gmail.com We aim to spread awareness about food allergies and aim to make this community and world a safer, more inclusive place for people with food allergies. Your stories help us with that mission. Please feel free to add to your stories, what you would like to be changed and where are the gaps in knowledge. 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. Organization: The Allergy Aware ( Hack Club) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Mar 31, 2026 Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Become a Volunteer Child AdvocateOur Volunteers Child Advocates work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to connect with them and advocate for their rights. Child Advocates meet on a weekly basis for about an hour plus travel time. We have some basic requirements to volunteering with us: Must be at least 21 years old Speak a language other than English. We have a specific need for people who speak Spanish and Central American Indigenous Languages Have access to a car Attend a 2-day new volunteer trainingAttend an info sessionBe willing and able to pass a background checkWe host multiple trainings every year in both virtual and in-person formats. In 2026, trainings will take place in April, June, and September. https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate Organization: Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Our Volunteers Child Advocates work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to connect with them and advocate for their rights. Child Advocates meet on a weekly basis for about an hour plus travel time. We have some basic requirements to volunteering with us: Must be at least 21 years old Speak a language other than English. We have a specific need for people who speak Spanish and Central American Indigenous Languages Have access to a car Attend a 2-day new volunteer trainingAttend an info sessionBe willing and able to pass a background checkWe host multiple trainings every year in both virtual and in-person formats. In 2026, trainings will take place in April, June, and September. https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate Organization: Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20009 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The Reading ExpressThe Reading Express opens the door for imagination and endless possibilities. Make a video of a children's book. Show the book, page by page, as you read it for a child. Please check with the Chief Intern for pre-approval of the book. These videos, upon approval, will be placed on a playlist that will be sent through QR codes on Tacy Foundation business card gifts to Children's National Hospital patients, Fisher Houses nationwide, and to Red Cross stations where children and their families are impacted by challenges of fires, floods, and other hardships. Please join us by reading stories on a YouTube video. Choose stories that are not copyrighted on or by writing and illustrating one of your own picture books. Enroll first in the Foundation on the website: www.tacyfoundation.org. SSL Hours for this project are determined by MCPS-SSL Department and Tacy Foundation. 1 hour of SSL Credit per video of a children's book. For Chapter books, MCPS and Tacy Foundation will pre-approve the credit hours based on the length and time making the video. Thank you for helping others through your efforts to reach out and touch their lives! 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. Organization: The Tacy Foundation, Inc. The Reading Express opens the door for imagination and endless possibilities. Make a video of a children's book. Show the book, page by page, as you read it for a child. Please check with the Chief Intern for pre-approval of the book. These videos, upon approval, will be placed on a playlist that will be sent through QR codes on Tacy Foundation business card gifts to Children's National Hospital patients, Fisher Houses nationwide, and to Red Cross stations where children and their families are impacted by challenges of fires, floods, and other hardships. Please join us by reading stories on a YouTube video. Choose stories that are not copyrighted on or by writing and illustrating one of your own picture books. Enroll first in the Foundation on the website: www.tacyfoundation.org. SSL Hours for this project are determined by MCPS-SSL Department and Tacy Foundation. 1 hour of SSL Credit per video of a children's book. For Chapter books, MCPS and Tacy Foundation will pre-approve the credit hours based on the length and time making the video. Thank you for helping others through your efforts to reach out and touch their lives! 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. Organization: The Tacy Foundation, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20875 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Financial AnalystQualification: Minimum of 24 accounting credits, BS in Accounting or CPA a plus Average hours: 20hrs annually Duties: Participates in quarterly executive meetings Oversees the review of the organization's financial transactions, accepts donations, and provides receipts to donors, including total annual contributions by the due date. Submit yearly state and federal requirements by due dates. Provides quarterly bank reconciliation/cash flow. Compensation: This is not a paid position at this time. Background check requiredOrganization: Women with Initiatives, Inc. Qualification: Minimum of 24 accounting credits, BS in Accounting or CPA a plus Average hours: 20hrs annually Duties: Participates in quarterly executive meetings Oversees the review of the organization's financial transactions, accepts donations, and provides receipts to donors, including total annual contributions by the due date. Submit yearly state and federal requirements by due dates. Provides quarterly bank reconciliation/cash flow. Compensation: This is not a paid position at this time. Background check requiredOrganization: Women with Initiatives, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jan 30, 2026 Zip Code: 20874 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Lead Grant WriterResponsible for finding funding opportunities for Women with Initiatives and writing polished proposals to earn grant money.
Researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports for approval.
Organization: Women with Initiatives, Inc. Responsible for finding funding opportunities for Women with Initiatives and writing polished proposals to earn grant money.
Researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports for approval.
Organization: Women with Initiatives, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20874 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: SSL Opportunity - Bake Cakes for Birthday Cakes 4 FreeWho We Are
Birthday Cakes 4 Free Maryland (BC4F) is a nonprofit organization that collects and delivers birthday cakes to financially and socially disadvantaged children and seniors. We are an entirely student run organization! What Volunteers DoAnyone can become a volunteer! There is no minimum age requirement. This is a great way to start earning SSL hours in middle school. Students bake cakes in their homes. Cakes must meet the container guidelines which are outlined on www.bc4f.org. The decoration/flavor/design of your cake(s) is up to you but we would prefer if you could write “Happy Birthday!” on your cake(s). You can make a cake from a cake mix or your favorite recipe. Round, square or rectangle cakes are all okay as long as they are individually and securely boxed, with lids taped for transport. Round cakes must have multiple layers. Single layer 9" round cakes will not earn SSL hours. We also accept cupcakes. Twenty-four cupcakes are equivalent to one cake. Cake requirements are posted on our website. We DO NOT accept pies or alternative baked goods. ALL decorations MUST be edible. https://www.bc4f.org/faq How to Sign-Up to Bake Cakes You must SIGN-UP for our Newsletter in order to receive the Google Form to sign-up to bake cakes. To subscribe, go to https://www.bc4f.org/newsletter. DO NOT USE an MCPS email address as all external emails are blocked. Once a month, you will receive information about delivery dates, delivery address, and delivery times. Currently, we accept cake donations on one Sunday a month. Our current delivery location is in Rockville near Farmland Elementary School. The Google Form is included in the monthly Newsletter so that you can sign-up with the number of cakes you would like to donate. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CAKES DONATED IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE MORE VOLUNTEERS. The SSL form is provided at the time/date of cake delivery as long as the cake(s) meet donation requirements. SSL hours are awarded as follows: 1 cake (or 24 cupcakes) = 2 total SSL hours 2 cakes (or 48 cupcakes) = 3 total SSL hours 3 cakes (or 72 cupcakes) = 4 total SSL hours 4 cakes (or 96 cupcakes) = 5 total SSL hours 5 cakes (or 120 cupcakes) = 6 total SSL hours 6 cakes (or 144 cupcakes) = 7 total SSL hours 7 cakes (or 168 cupcakes) = 8 total SSL hours To sign up, please visit https://www.bc4f.org/newsletter and subscribe to our newsletter. Please Note: DO NOT SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER WITH AN MCPS EMAIL ADDRESS. You will not be able to receive the Newsletter with cake delivery information because MCPS blocks external emails. Follow us on Instagram @bc4fmaryland.Check out our website https://www.bc4f.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. Organization: Birthday Cakes 4 Free Maryland Who We Are
Birthday Cakes 4 Free Maryland (BC4F) is a nonprofit organization that collects and delivers birthday cakes to financially and socially disadvantaged children and seniors. We are an entirely student run organization! What Volunteers DoAnyone can become a volunteer! There is no minimum age requirement. This is a great way to start earning SSL hours in middle school. Students bake cakes in their homes. Cakes must meet the container guidelines which are outlined on www.bc4f.org. The decoration/flavor/design of your cake(s) is up to you but we would prefer if you could write “Happy Birthday!” on your cake(s). You can make a cake from a cake mix or your favorite recipe. Round, square or rectangle cakes are all okay as long as they are individually and securely boxed, with lids taped for transport. Round cakes must have multiple layers. Single layer 9" round cakes will not earn SSL hours. We also accept cupcakes. Twenty-four cupcakes are equivalent to one cake. Cake requirements are posted on our website. We DO NOT accept pies or alternative baked goods. ALL decorations MUST be edible. https://www.bc4f.org/faq How to Sign-Up to Bake Cakes You must SIGN-UP for our Newsletter in order to receive the Google Form to sign-up to bake cakes. To subscribe, go to https://www.bc4f.org/newsletter. DO NOT USE an MCPS email address as all external emails are blocked. Once a month, you will receive information about delivery dates, delivery address, and delivery times. Currently, we accept cake donations on one Sunday a month. Our current delivery location is in Rockville near Farmland Elementary School. The Google Form is included in the monthly Newsletter so that you can sign-up with the number of cakes you would like to donate. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CAKES DONATED IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE MORE VOLUNTEERS. The SSL form is provided at the time/date of cake delivery as long as the cake(s) meet donation requirements. SSL hours are awarded as follows: 1 cake (or 24 cupcakes) = 2 total SSL hours 2 cakes (or 48 cupcakes) = 3 total SSL hours 3 cakes (or 72 cupcakes) = 4 total SSL hours 4 cakes (or 96 cupcakes) = 5 total SSL hours 5 cakes (or 120 cupcakes) = 6 total SSL hours 6 cakes (or 144 cupcakes) = 7 total SSL hours 7 cakes (or 168 cupcakes) = 8 total SSL hours To sign up, please visit https://www.bc4f.org/newsletter and subscribe to our newsletter. Please Note: DO NOT SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER WITH AN MCPS EMAIL ADDRESS. You will not be able to receive the Newsletter with cake delivery information because MCPS blocks external emails. Follow us on Instagram @bc4fmaryland.Check out our website https://www.bc4f.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. Organization: Birthday Cakes 4 Free Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20850 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Knit Starter Kit Hearts: Make a Difference From Home!We are seeking knitters to create charming hearts to be included in our starter kits. This is a wonderful way to contribute to our mission right from your home! Project Details: What you make: Knitted hearts for starter kits.Patterns: Free Ravelry patterns are available for several heart designs - Full Heart pattern or Textured Heart Pattern.Yarn: A great project for using up your extra stash yarn!Questions? Please email us at instruction@knitwell.org. Once your hearts are complete, please follow the steps below to ensure they reach us safely and can be included in the kits: Shipping Instructions Packaging: Please place your finished hearts in a secure envelope or box.Mailing Address: 1765 Greensboro Station Place, Suite 900, McLean, VA 22102Your contribution is deeply appreciated and brings warmth to those receiving our starter kits! Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Project Knitwell We are seeking knitters to create charming hearts to be included in our starter kits. This is a wonderful way to contribute to our mission right from your home! Project Details: What you make: Knitted hearts for starter kits.Patterns: Free Ravelry patterns are available for several heart designs - Full Heart pattern or Textured Heart Pattern.Yarn: A great project for using up your extra stash yarn!Questions? Please email us at instruction@knitwell.org. Once your hearts are complete, please follow the steps below to ensure they reach us safely and can be included in the kits: Shipping Instructions Packaging: Please place your finished hearts in a secure envelope or box.Mailing Address: 1765 Greensboro Station Place, Suite 900, McLean, VA 22102Your contribution is deeply appreciated and brings warmth to those receiving our starter kits! Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Project Knitwell Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22102 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Attorney Pro BonoPro Bono Attorney for consultations with animal rescue matters. Organization: Pep's Pals Rescue Pro Bono Attorney for consultations with animal rescue matters. Organization: Pep's Pals Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20832 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Website ManagerGrace Helping Hands is seeking a skilled and motivated volunteer Website Manager to oversee and maintain our nonprofit’s website. This role is ideal for adults with professional experience in web management, digital communications, or IT who are passionate about supporting our mission to provide hygiene kits to homeless women and children in our community. Responsibilities: Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy and relevance. Optimize website navigation and user experience for visitors and potential donors. Collaborate with the GHH team to add new programs, events, and fundraising campaigns online. Monitor website performance and recommend improvements or updates. Support integration of online donation tools and volunteer sign-up forms. Qualifications: Professional experience managing websites (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar platforms preferred). Basic knowledge of web design, SEO, and digital content management. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. Passion for nonprofit work and community impact. Impact: Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Grace Helping Hands is seeking a skilled and motivated volunteer Website Manager to oversee and maintain our nonprofit’s website. This role is ideal for adults with professional experience in web management, digital communications, or IT who are passionate about supporting our mission to provide hygiene kits to homeless women and children in our community. Responsibilities: Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy and relevance. Optimize website navigation and user experience for visitors and potential donors. Collaborate with the GHH team to add new programs, events, and fundraising campaigns online. Monitor website performance and recommend improvements or updates. Support integration of online donation tools and volunteer sign-up forms. Qualifications: Professional experience managing websites (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar platforms preferred). Basic knowledge of web design, SEO, and digital content management. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. Passion for nonprofit work and community impact. Impact: Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 21044 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Opportunity - IT SupportVolunteer Opportunity: IT Support Volunteer (Remote) Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Volunteer Opportunity: IT Support Volunteer (Remote) Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Opportunity - Admin SupportTo ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 12 months of service and be able to dedicate 3-4 hours per week to this role. This is a virtual opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. Not an SSL Opportunity Grace Helping Hands is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with administrative tasks to support our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children. Administrative Support Contact Us This is a virtual opportunity. All communication will be via email, except on limited circumstances via google meet. We will provide you with a GHH email account that you are required to use. Note, we are looking for individuals that are will to commit six plus months. Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 12 months of service and be able to dedicate 3-4 hours per week to this role. This is a virtual opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. Not an SSL Opportunity Grace Helping Hands is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with administrative tasks to support our mission of providing essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children. Administrative Support Contact Us This is a virtual opportunity. All communication will be via email, except on limited circumstances via google meet. We will provide you with a GHH email account that you are required to use. Note, we are looking for individuals that are will to commit six plus months. Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity - Volunteer Coordinator & SupervisorTo ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to one year+ of service and be able to dedicate 10+ hours per week to this role. This is a virtual opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. Not an SSL Opportunity At Grace Helping Hands, we believe that small acts of kindness can create lasting change. Our mission is to provide essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children across Maryland — restoring dignity, comfort, and hope to those in need. By volunteering with us, you’ll play a key role in expanding our reach and strengthening the support network that makes this work possible. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to one year+ of service and be able to dedicate 10+ hours per week to this role. This is a virtual opportunity, allowing you to contribute from the comfort of your home. Not an SSL Opportunity At Grace Helping Hands, we believe that small acts of kindness can create lasting change. Our mission is to provide essential toiletry kits to homeless women and children across Maryland — restoring dignity, comfort, and hope to those in need. By volunteering with us, you’ll play a key role in expanding our reach and strengthening the support network that makes this work possible. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Writing Assistant - SSL HoursEarn 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: - 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. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 6+ months of service to this role. Qualifications: Contact Us This is virtual opportunity, all communication will be with Grace Helping Hands personnel. There may be need for virtual meetings via google meet with Grace Helping Hands staff for additional clarification. Virtual Grant Writing Opportunities If you are interested in earning SSL hours for assisting with grant writing, please let us know. Volunteers will help identify and research grant opportunities, draft application materials, and participate in virtual meetings with our core team. Grant Approval Process: Contact Us Join us in making a difference while developing valuable grant-writing skills and earning SSL hours. Your contributions will help expand our resources and reach more people in need! 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. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc 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: - 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. To ensure consistency and impact, we ask that volunteers commit to 6+ months of service to this role. Qualifications: Contact Us This is virtual opportunity, all communication will be with Grace Helping Hands personnel. There may be need for virtual meetings via google meet with Grace Helping Hands staff for additional clarification. Virtual Grant Writing Opportunities If you are interested in earning SSL hours for assisting with grant writing, please let us know. Volunteers will help identify and research grant opportunities, draft application materials, and participate in virtual meetings with our core team. Grant Approval Process: Contact Us Join us in making a difference while developing valuable grant-writing skills and earning SSL hours. Your contributions will help expand our resources and reach more people in need! 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. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Researcher, Writer OpportunityAre 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 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. 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. Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc 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 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. 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. Effective 1/1/26 -- Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Advocate for Homeless Women & Children Through a Writing CampaignDescription: Grace Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toiletry kits and feminine hygiene products to homeless women and children in Montgomery County and beyond. We are offering an impactful volunteer opportunity for MCPS students to earn SSL hours while advocating for those in need. Volunteers will participate in a writing campaign to raise awareness and request support from local legislators, businesses, and manufacturers. Students will draft emails to local congresspersons, stores, vendors, and manufacturers, urging them to support Grace Helping Hands by donating products or funding. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Description: Grace Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toiletry kits and feminine hygiene products to homeless women and children in Montgomery County and beyond. We are offering an impactful volunteer opportunity for MCPS students to earn SSL hours while advocating for those in need. Volunteers will participate in a writing campaign to raise awareness and request support from local legislators, businesses, and manufacturers. Students will draft emails to local congresspersons, stores, vendors, and manufacturers, urging them to support Grace Helping Hands by donating products or funding. Organization: Grace Helping Hands Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers to help seniors with technology questionsBethesda Metro Area Village is seeking volunteers to become occasional service providers for our members - senior citizens in the downtown Bethesda and surrounding areas. We have various types of volunteer opportunities available but are specifically looking for volunteers who can help answer questions about technology. Volunteer service providers must be over 18. Some services take place in the home, like connecting a new computer or troubleshooting a cable connection. Other questions might be able to be answered over the phone. We are looking for volunteers with an interest in basic troubleshooting for home computers, printers, networking, and smartphones. Complicated or time consuming questions are referred to paid providers. Candidates must be personable and patient and feel that they have a good rapport with seniors. Volunteers fill out an application and go through a background check and a short training. You choose which service requests you would like to accept - there is no requirement to take any minimum number of requests and you do what is convenient for you. Most requests are for weekdays but there is great flexibility in dates. For more information, check out www.bmavillage.org/volunteer and then contact us at director@bmavillage.org or 240-630-2628. You will NOT GET A RESPONSE if you just click on the blue respond button here, please email directly. Organization: Bethesda Metro Area Village Bethesda Metro Area Village is seeking volunteers to become occasional service providers for our members - senior citizens in the downtown Bethesda and surrounding areas. We have various types of volunteer opportunities available but are specifically looking for volunteers who can help answer questions about technology. Volunteer service providers must be over 18. Some services take place in the home, like connecting a new computer or troubleshooting a cable connection. Other questions might be able to be answered over the phone. We are looking for volunteers with an interest in basic troubleshooting for home computers, printers, networking, and smartphones. Complicated or time consuming questions are referred to paid providers. Candidates must be personable and patient and feel that they have a good rapport with seniors. Volunteers fill out an application and go through a background check and a short training. You choose which service requests you would like to accept - there is no requirement to take any minimum number of requests and you do what is convenient for you. Most requests are for weekdays but there is great flexibility in dates. For more information, check out www.bmavillage.org/volunteer and then contact us at director@bmavillage.org or 240-630-2628. You will NOT GET A RESPONSE if you just click on the blue respond button here, please email directly. Organization: Bethesda Metro Area Village Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20814 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Backpack with School Supplies for Children in Need plus Inspirational NotesNot approved for MCPS SSL hours.
Small Things Matter helps food insecurity families in our community. Join our 2024 Backpacks and school supplies drive! We are looking for volunteers to help us purchase backpacks and school supplies to help children in elementary school prepare for the upcoming school year. We will also help support these students by including an inspirational message to get their school year off to a good start. We would love to have everyone's support for this effort. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.Each backpack + school supplies + inspirational note for the student) = 2 community service hours We will award 2 hours of community service for each backpack which can be used towards: The National Honor Society (https://www.nhs.us/) President's Volunteer Service Award (https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/) Community service for private schools Community service for college Court ordered service Instructions: Choose to pack either for a grade K-3rd or 4th & 5th for grades K-3: 1) 1 brand new 17"-20" backpack *place the note in the front pouch of the backpack In July/August there are good sales at Target, Staples, and at the Dollar General (whiteboard). You might also find good deals on Amazon. Backpacks can be purchased at Backpacks USA: EAST WEST Not all backpacks are the same quality so if you are purchasing in bulk please use Backpack USA EAST WEST brand. Please submit both a photo of all of the backpacks and your log of the amounts of the items via the google form below. To make the log write your name, the number of kits, and sign it. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.Drop off your donations at Small Things Matter, 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD anytime from 6am-6pm Tabletop, 6927 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park 20912 from during store hoursTPSS Coop, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park 20912 during store hoursPlease place all of your items in a garbage bag labelled with the number of backpack kits and the grades. Please put all of the same types of backpacks together so that all grade K-3 are together and grades 4-5 are together. There will be hundreds of backpacks donated and sorting them for us will help us greatly. Contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Once you submit your donations and your google form please email me and I will send you a letter of your donation. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making bags of school supplies as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit. Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - NO. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my community service hours? Once your donations and your google form please email me and I will either fill out your form or provide you with a letter on our letterhead We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help a child in need. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.org Organization: Small Things Matter Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.
Small Things Matter helps food insecurity families in our community. Join our 2024 Backpacks and school supplies drive! We are looking for volunteers to help us purchase backpacks and school supplies to help children in elementary school prepare for the upcoming school year. We will also help support these students by including an inspirational message to get their school year off to a good start. We would love to have everyone's support for this effort. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.Each backpack + school supplies + inspirational note for the student) = 2 community service hours We will award 2 hours of community service for each backpack which can be used towards: The National Honor Society (https://www.nhs.us/) President's Volunteer Service Award (https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/) Community service for private schools Community service for college Court ordered service Instructions: Choose to pack either for a grade K-3rd or 4th & 5th for grades K-3: 1) 1 brand new 17"-20" backpack *place the note in the front pouch of the backpack In July/August there are good sales at Target, Staples, and at the Dollar General (whiteboard). You might also find good deals on Amazon. Backpacks can be purchased at Backpacks USA: EAST WEST Not all backpacks are the same quality so if you are purchasing in bulk please use Backpack USA EAST WEST brand. Please submit both a photo of all of the backpacks and your log of the amounts of the items via the google form below. To make the log write your name, the number of kits, and sign it. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.Drop off your donations at Small Things Matter, 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD anytime from 6am-6pm Tabletop, 6927 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park 20912 from during store hoursTPSS Coop, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park 20912 during store hoursPlease place all of your items in a garbage bag labelled with the number of backpack kits and the grades. Please put all of the same types of backpacks together so that all grade K-3 are together and grades 4-5 are together. There will be hundreds of backpacks donated and sorting them for us will help us greatly. Contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Once you submit your donations and your google form please email me and I will send you a letter of your donation. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making bags of school supplies as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit. Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - NO. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my community service hours? Once your donations and your google form please email me and I will either fill out your form or provide you with a letter on our letterhead We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help a child in need. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.org Organization: Small Things Matter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assembling Cleaning Care Kits to Help Families in NeedSmall Things Matter's helps those in need by providing them with food, literacy, and general support. We are looking for volunteers to help us put together cleaning care kits to share with the those in need in our community. Cleaning and disinfecting one's home is always a good practice and this is even more important in homes where a family member has coronavirus. In some of the apartments we serve half of the residents there have at least 1 member of their household who has COVID-19. We would love to have individuals and groups helping us put together these cleaning kits. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. We will award 1 hour of community service for each kit which can be used towards: The National Honor Society (https://www.nhs.us/) President's Volunteer Service Award (https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/) Community service for private schools Community service for college Court ordered service1 cleaning care kit = 1 community service hour All items can be purchased inexpensively from the Dollar Store/Dollar Tree. Each kit must contain 4 of 6 items listed below (each item in the kit must be different/ no duplicates): - bleach (Clorox or similar) - laundry detergent - dishwashing soap (please tape the top down so that it can't open) - multipurpose disinfectant cleaner (pinesol/lysol or similar) - scouring powder (comet or similar) - liquid hand soapPLUS 2 sponges or a roll of paper towels AND a kind note All items must be placed in double bagged plastic bags and placed inside a paper box so that boxes can be stacked on top of one another. Instructions: -Please document your work by taking an action shot photo of them being assembled and a group shot of the finished package once you've finished -Purchase the cleaning supplies and make a nice handmade note -Place the items in a clean plastic bag (please double bag) making sure that all the items are standing upright to avoid spilling. -Make a log by writing down the number of kits made, along with your name and date and have your parent initial it -Submit the log and your photos, etc via the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with a letter detailing the number of community service hours you've earned. DROPOFF Cleaning kits can be dropped off at 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 Please contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com prior to dropping off. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours? NO. Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up. This is an ongoing need. Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. We are helping over 2000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. If you see the dates posted please be assured that this opportunity is still ongoing. Thanks for understanding!!! Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) with any questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.org Organization: Small Things Matter Small Things Matter's helps those in need by providing them with food, literacy, and general support. We are looking for volunteers to help us put together cleaning care kits to share with the those in need in our community. Cleaning and disinfecting one's home is always a good practice and this is even more important in homes where a family member has coronavirus. In some of the apartments we serve half of the residents there have at least 1 member of their household who has COVID-19. We would love to have individuals and groups helping us put together these cleaning kits. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. We will award 1 hour of community service for each kit which can be used towards: The National Honor Society (https://www.nhs.us/) President's Volunteer Service Award (https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/) Community service for private schools Community service for college Court ordered service1 cleaning care kit = 1 community service hour All items can be purchased inexpensively from the Dollar Store/Dollar Tree. Each kit must contain 4 of 6 items listed below (each item in the kit must be different/ no duplicates): - bleach (Clorox or similar) - laundry detergent - dishwashing soap (please tape the top down so that it can't open) - multipurpose disinfectant cleaner (pinesol/lysol or similar) - scouring powder (comet or similar) - liquid hand soapPLUS 2 sponges or a roll of paper towels AND a kind note All items must be placed in double bagged plastic bags and placed inside a paper box so that boxes can be stacked on top of one another. Instructions: -Please document your work by taking an action shot photo of them being assembled and a group shot of the finished package once you've finished -Purchase the cleaning supplies and make a nice handmade note -Place the items in a clean plastic bag (please double bag) making sure that all the items are standing upright to avoid spilling. -Make a log by writing down the number of kits made, along with your name and date and have your parent initial it -Submit the log and your photos, etc via the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with a letter detailing the number of community service hours you've earned. DROPOFF Cleaning kits can be dropped off at 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 Please contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com prior to dropping off. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours? NO. Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up. This is an ongoing need. Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. We are helping over 2000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. If you see the dates posted please be assured that this opportunity is still ongoing. Thanks for understanding!!! Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) with any questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.org Organization: Small Things Matter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20853 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Choose Respect RespectFest - Virtual and In-Person - March 8-15, 2026Choose Respect RespectFest
(Virtual and In-Person) March 8-15, 2026 Join us all week to learn about healthy relationships, dating violence prevention and consent, and resources in the community! Students may earn up to 5 SSL hours for attending virtual workshops, completing activities, and participating in follow-up advocacy action from March 8-15, 2026. Students may also earn up to 3 SSL hours for attending the in-person RespectFest festival on March 15, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. Students, please DO NOT respond to this opportunity. All students may participate and earn up to 5 SSL hours virtually and up to 3 SSL hours in-person during RespectFest by following the directions posted at https://tinyurl.com/mocorespectfest Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement Choose Respect RespectFest
(Virtual and In-Person) March 8-15, 2026 Join us all week to learn about healthy relationships, dating violence prevention and consent, and resources in the community! Students may earn up to 5 SSL hours for attending virtual workshops, completing activities, and participating in follow-up advocacy action from March 8-15, 2026. Students may also earn up to 3 SSL hours for attending the in-person RespectFest festival on March 15, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. Students, please DO NOT respond to this opportunity. All students may participate and earn up to 5 SSL hours virtually and up to 3 SSL hours in-person during RespectFest by following the directions posted at https://tinyurl.com/mocorespectfest Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Mar 8, 2026 through Mar 15, 2026 Zip Code: 20902 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cards of SupportWe are looking for volunteers to create greeting cards (or write notes in store-bought cars) for people who need support or an uplifting message. Anyone can do it from home! We work regularly with hospitals, assisted living facilities, military organizations and others. This is a great opportunity for school, church or work groups. Go to abrightspot.org for all the details. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL Organization: A Bright Spot We are looking for volunteers to create greeting cards (or write notes in store-bought cars) for people who need support or an uplifting message. Anyone can do it from home! We work regularly with hospitals, assisted living facilities, military organizations and others. This is a great opportunity for school, church or work groups. Go to abrightspot.org for all the details. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL Organization: A Bright Spot Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20147 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tax-Aide Appointment SchedulerInterested in volunteering from home? Become an Appointment Scheduler and help clients book their tax preparation appointments from the comfort of your own home. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps to provide free federal and state tax preparation services to local residents. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with and help many people, learn new skills, or use your existing ones to make a real difference in your community. Responsibilities Answer incoming calls and schedule appointments using an online system. Make reminder calls to clients for upcoming appointments.Time Commitment & Training Training: Required in-person training in mid-January and a series of online videos, totaling approximately 15 hours. Tax Season: Two assigned 4-hour shifts each week during the tax season (February 1 – April 15).Requirements Excellent communication skills and a patient, friendly attitude. Good computer and keyboard skills. Bonus: Fluency in a second language is a plus! A laptop, software, and headset are provided.See more details on our website. Organization: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP/AARP Tax-Aide Program Interested in volunteering from home? Become an Appointment Scheduler and help clients book their tax preparation appointments from the comfort of your own home. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps to provide free federal and state tax preparation services to local residents. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with and help many people, learn new skills, or use your existing ones to make a real difference in your community. Responsibilities Answer incoming calls and schedule appointments using an online system. Make reminder calls to clients for upcoming appointments.Time Commitment & Training Training: Required in-person training in mid-January and a series of online videos, totaling approximately 15 hours. Tax Season: Two assigned 4-hour shifts each week during the tax season (February 1 – April 15).Requirements Excellent communication skills and a patient, friendly attitude. Good computer and keyboard skills. Bonus: Fluency in a second language is a plus! A laptop, software, and headset are provided.See more details on our website. Organization: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP/AARP Tax-Aide Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Jan 13, 2026 through Apr 15, 2026 Zip Code: 20877 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sandy Spring Museum Transcribe-a-ThonExplore the history of Sandy Spring through transcription! At Transcribe-A-Thons, help us transcribe original archival documents to help make these fascinating and important artifacts searchable and accessible to all.
All 2025 transcribe-a-thons* will focus on documents which contain information about the Black community in Sandy Spring, a community which has previously been under-documented in the Museum’s archives. By transcribing these 19th century documents, you make the entire content searchable allowing all instances of a person’s name to be found across our archives rather than simply by the details of their documents’ white authors. There will be two sessions over zoom from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm. SSM staff will be on the call to help answer questions. Volunteers can sign up for one or both sessions. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Many documents require the ability to read cursive to transcribe. SSL hours are available. Please register at this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36765/production/1238324. For accommodation requests, please email bmiller@sandyspringmuseum.org or call 301-774-0022. 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. Organization: Sandy Spring Museum Explore the history of Sandy Spring through transcription! At Transcribe-A-Thons, help us transcribe original archival documents to help make these fascinating and important artifacts searchable and accessible to all.
All 2025 transcribe-a-thons* will focus on documents which contain information about the Black community in Sandy Spring, a community which has previously been under-documented in the Museum’s archives. By transcribing these 19th century documents, you make the entire content searchable allowing all instances of a person’s name to be found across our archives rather than simply by the details of their documents’ white authors. There will be two sessions over zoom from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm. SSM staff will be on the call to help answer questions. Volunteers can sign up for one or both sessions. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Many documents require the ability to read cursive to transcribe. SSL hours are available. Please register at this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36765/production/1238324. For accommodation requests, please email bmiller@sandyspringmuseum.org or call 301-774-0022. 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. Organization: Sandy Spring Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 26, 2026 Zip Code: 20860 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sandy Spring Museum Transcribe-a-ThonExplore the history of Sandy Spring through transcription! At Transcribe-A-Thons, help us transcribe original archival documents to help make these fascinating and important artifacts searchable and accessible to all.
All 2025 transcribe-a-thons* will focus on documents which contain information about the Black community in Sandy Spring, a community which has previously been under-documented in the Museum’s archives. By transcribing these 19th century documents, you make the entire content searchable allowing all instances of a person’s name to be found across our archives rather than simply by the details of their documents’ white authors. There will be two sessions over zoom from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm. SSM staff will be on the call to help answer questions. Volunteers can sign up for one or both sessions. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Many documents require the ability to read cursive to transcribe. SSL hours are available. Please register at this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36765/production/1238324. For accommodation requests, please email bmiller@sandyspringmuseum.org or call 301-774-0022. 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. Organization: Sandy Spring Museum Explore the history of Sandy Spring through transcription! At Transcribe-A-Thons, help us transcribe original archival documents to help make these fascinating and important artifacts searchable and accessible to all.
All 2025 transcribe-a-thons* will focus on documents which contain information about the Black community in Sandy Spring, a community which has previously been under-documented in the Museum’s archives. By transcribing these 19th century documents, you make the entire content searchable allowing all instances of a person’s name to be found across our archives rather than simply by the details of their documents’ white authors. There will be two sessions over zoom from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm. SSM staff will be on the call to help answer questions. Volunteers can sign up for one or both sessions. This opportunity is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Many documents require the ability to read cursive to transcribe. SSL hours are available. Please register at this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36765/production/1238324. For accommodation requests, please email bmiller@sandyspringmuseum.org or call 301-774-0022. 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. Organization: Sandy Spring Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 16, 2026 Zip Code: 20860 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Newcomers Resettle in Our AreaWondering how to help newcomers resettling in our area? KindWorks offers the following opportunities: Get involved with our Home Setups, KindWelcomeMeals, or other KindExtras (link for more info) lend your HR experience or expertise by helping with crafting better resumes, honing interviewing skills or be part of our growing network of people who can share expertise and/or their contacts (email Mhrangiz.Azami@DoKindWorks.org to help) Help teach conversational English classes, both in person and online (email Mhrangiz.Azami@DoKindWorks.org to help) PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY THROUGH THE LINKS ABOVE AND NOT VIA THE BLUE RESPOND BUTTON! For more information about KindWorks and its current opportunities, go here. Organization: KindWorks Wondering how to help newcomers resettling in our area? KindWorks offers the following opportunities: Get involved with our Home Setups, KindWelcomeMeals, or other KindExtras (link for more info) lend your HR experience or expertise by helping with crafting better resumes, honing interviewing skills or be part of our growing network of people who can share expertise and/or their contacts (email Mhrangiz.Azami@DoKindWorks.org to help) Help teach conversational English classes, both in person and online (email Mhrangiz.Azami@DoKindWorks.org to help) PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY THROUGH THE LINKS ABOVE AND NOT VIA THE BLUE RESPOND BUTTON! For more information about KindWorks and its current opportunities, go here. Organization: KindWorks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Virtual Events VolunteerVirtual Event Volunteer As a virtual event volunteer, you will collaborate with our team to plan and support a virtual event designed to meet a community need. Examples of events may include an art night, game night, or other creative programming that fosters connection and engagement. Volunteers will earn 3 SSL hours for each event they plan and implement with direct supervision provided by an adult representative of our organization. Events will be eligible for SSL credit only after a review by a member 18+ after to ensure it meets guidelines. Guidelines include event is well planned out, and event relates to the mission of the organization. All events will be reviews in the event channel.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. Organization: We Are Artistic Virtual Event Volunteer As a virtual event volunteer, you will collaborate with our team to plan and support a virtual event designed to meet a community need. Examples of events may include an art night, game night, or other creative programming that fosters connection and engagement. Volunteers will earn 3 SSL hours for each event they plan and implement with direct supervision provided by an adult representative of our organization. Events will be eligible for SSL credit only after a review by a member 18+ after to ensure it meets guidelines. Guidelines include event is well planned out, and event relates to the mission of the organization. All events will be reviews in the event channel.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. Organization: We Are Artistic Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Nov 18, 2026 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: K-12 Student musicians wanted for concertsDo you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Do you want to help the senior community? Come and join UNMUTE student musicians to bring warmth and music to the senior community!! You can earn SSL hours for your volunteering!!
1. We welcome all students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as amateur college students. ** 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, @ Lighthouse Senior Living (3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043) @ Long Life Senior Center (9075 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046) @ 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. 2025-2026 SSL verification form Timeline: Hours earned during the FIRST semester (9/1/2025-12/31/2025) will be awarded by 1/5/2026 via email. Hours earned during the SECOND semester (1/1/2026-5/24/2026) will be awarded by 5/25/2026 via email. Hours earned during the SUMMER of 2026 (5/25/2026-8/30/2026) will be awarded by 9/7/2026 via email. *If your school/organization uses a specific form or process for SSL verification, please email details to unmutessl@outlook.comVolunteer with UNMUTE to bring warmth and music to the senior community !! Organization: UNMUTE INC Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Do you want to help the senior community? Come and join UNMUTE student musicians to bring warmth and music to the senior community!! You can earn SSL hours for your volunteering!!
1. We welcome all students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as amateur college students. ** 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, @ Lighthouse Senior Living (3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043) @ Long Life Senior Center (9075 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046) @ 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. 2025-2026 SSL verification form Timeline: Hours earned during the FIRST semester (9/1/2025-12/31/2025) will be awarded by 1/5/2026 via email. Hours earned during the SECOND semester (1/1/2026-5/24/2026) will be awarded by 5/25/2026 via email. Hours earned during the SUMMER of 2026 (5/25/2026-8/30/2026) will be awarded by 9/7/2026 via email. *If your school/organization uses a specific form or process for SSL verification, please email details to unmutessl@outlook.comVolunteer with UNMUTE to bring warmth and music to the senior community !! Organization: UNMUTE INC Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20850 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Male Volunteer Educators needed. No experience necessary. Training provided.About Us: The PATESI Foundation is dedicated to advancing period equity and empowering the community through education, access, and advocacy. We believe that no one should have their potential limited by a lack of menstrual resources or understanding—and we work every day to change that. Role Overview: The PATESI Foundation is seeking male volunteers to serve as educators and allies. No previous experience needed. We are inviting men who believe in dignity, equity, and community support to join our Male Ally-ship Program as volunteer educators. This is an initiative designed to equip boys and men with the knowledge and confidence to support menstrual health, reduce stigma, and stand alongside peers experiencing period poverty. Menstrual health isn’t “a women’s issue”, it’s a human issue, and we need passionate male voices to help normalize the conversation, challenge stigma, and help educate the community. Key Responsibilities: As a volunteer educator, you will: Learn essential menstrual health education to help dismantle shame and misinformationHelp break harmful stereotypes and silence Facilitate safe, fun and respectful conversations with youth and adults Provide a safe space for discussionShare practical ways men can support individuals lacking access to menstrual products Model empathy, leadership, and ally-ship in your communityOur first event will be held on December 11th at Montgomery College, Takoma Park from 3:00-4:00 PM. More sessions coming in the new year. We are looking to start training our volunteers as soon as possible. This is more than just volunteering, it’s stepping up as a role model and helping build a world where no one is shamed, silenced, or left behind because of something as natural as a period. If you believe in equity, dignity, and community impact, we would love to hear from you! Organization: PATESI Foundation About Us: The PATESI Foundation is dedicated to advancing period equity and empowering the community through education, access, and advocacy. We believe that no one should have their potential limited by a lack of menstrual resources or understanding—and we work every day to change that. Role Overview: The PATESI Foundation is seeking male volunteers to serve as educators and allies. No previous experience needed. We are inviting men who believe in dignity, equity, and community support to join our Male Ally-ship Program as volunteer educators. This is an initiative designed to equip boys and men with the knowledge and confidence to support menstrual health, reduce stigma, and stand alongside peers experiencing period poverty. Menstrual health isn’t “a women’s issue”, it’s a human issue, and we need passionate male voices to help normalize the conversation, challenge stigma, and help educate the community. Key Responsibilities: As a volunteer educator, you will: Learn essential menstrual health education to help dismantle shame and misinformationHelp break harmful stereotypes and silence Facilitate safe, fun and respectful conversations with youth and adults Provide a safe space for discussionShare practical ways men can support individuals lacking access to menstrual products Model empathy, leadership, and ally-ship in your communityOur first event will be held on December 11th at Montgomery College, Takoma Park from 3:00-4:00 PM. More sessions coming in the new year. We are looking to start training our volunteers as soon as possible. This is more than just volunteering, it’s stepping up as a role model and helping build a world where no one is shamed, silenced, or left behind because of something as natural as a period. If you believe in equity, dignity, and community impact, we would love to hear from you! Organization: PATESI Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20877 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Creative Content VolunteerWe’re looking for students volunteers to help design engaging graphics about art topics and our organization. These visuals will be used across social media platforms to inspire, inform, and connect with our community. You will not be directly posting the graphics. Volunteers will earn 1 SSL hour for each post they create.What You’ll Do Create eye-catching graphics that highlight art themes, events, and organizational updates Adapt designs for different platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X/Twitter) Ensure all content is professional, accessible, and free of personal information Collaborate with our team to brainstorm creative campaigns Important Note Any content featuring a recognizable face or voice requires a signed media release form before use Volunteers must respect privacy guidelines — no personal information may be included in graphics Volunteers will earn 1 SSL hour for each graphic they create. Graphics will be eligible for SSL credit only after a review by a member 18+ after to ensure it meets guidelines. Guidelines include Information is presented in a neat and accurate way, and that content is appropriate (not NSFW). All posts must be submitted in the content feedback channel for review. 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. Organization: We Are Artistic We’re looking for students volunteers to help design engaging graphics about art topics and our organization. These visuals will be used across social media platforms to inspire, inform, and connect with our community. You will not be directly posting the graphics. Volunteers will earn 1 SSL hour for each post they create.What You’ll Do Create eye-catching graphics that highlight art themes, events, and organizational updates Adapt designs for different platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X/Twitter) Ensure all content is professional, accessible, and free of personal information Collaborate with our team to brainstorm creative campaigns Important Note Any content featuring a recognizable face or voice requires a signed media release form before use Volunteers must respect privacy guidelines — no personal information may be included in graphics Volunteers will earn 1 SSL hour for each graphic they create. Graphics will be eligible for SSL credit only after a review by a member 18+ after to ensure it meets guidelines. Guidelines include Information is presented in a neat and accurate way, and that content is appropriate (not NSFW). All posts must be submitted in the content feedback channel for review. 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. Organization: We Are Artistic Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until May 8, 2026 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Senior Reach Program Friendly Callers & VisitorsReach’s Senior Reach Program is currently seeking English and bilingual “Friendly Caller” volunteers, including Mandarin/English speakers, to make weekly phone calls to one or more senior clients. Provide a caring voice, check on their well-being, and to confirm they received and are pleased with their scheduled home care services. Skills required include patience in speaking with senior citizens and the ability to complete and email reports to the director. Volunteers and senior clients choose the standard weekly day and time that phone calls will occur. We are also seeking "Friendly Visitor" volunteers who will visit senior clients monthly or bimonthly for conversation, activities, or other social interaction. A criminal background check is required. Organization: Community Reach of Montgomery County (Reach) Reach’s Senior Reach Program is currently seeking English and bilingual “Friendly Caller” volunteers, including Mandarin/English speakers, to make weekly phone calls to one or more senior clients. Provide a caring voice, check on their well-being, and to confirm they received and are pleased with their scheduled home care services. Skills required include patience in speaking with senior citizens and the ability to complete and email reports to the director. Volunteers and senior clients choose the standard weekly day and time that phone calls will occur. We are also seeking "Friendly Visitor" volunteers who will visit senior clients monthly or bimonthly for conversation, activities, or other social interaction. A criminal background check is required. Organization: Community Reach of Montgomery County (Reach) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20851 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Language Outreach Program (LOP) Teacher’s AssistantsLOP volunteers serve as teacher's assistants to help English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers with large classes. We offer in-person and virtual classes. Assist individual students and student groups by leading activities, reviewing assignments, and more. Training is provided. Must be 18+ years old. Requires a background check. This is a virtual opportunity that may become an in-person opportunity during the fall semester. We ask volunteers to serve most or all of a full session. Long sessions are Spring (March - June) and Fall (September - December). Shorter sessions with less need in Winter (January - February) and Summer (July - August). Classes are mostly two evenings each week for two hours per class period. Volunteer the same class period each week or for both class periods. Organization: Community Reach of Montgomery County (Reach) LOP volunteers serve as teacher's assistants to help English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers with large classes. We offer in-person and virtual classes. Assist individual students and student groups by leading activities, reviewing assignments, and more. Training is provided. Must be 18+ years old. Requires a background check. This is a virtual opportunity that may become an in-person opportunity during the fall semester. We ask volunteers to serve most or all of a full session. Long sessions are Spring (March - June) and Fall (September - December). Shorter sessions with less need in Winter (January - February) and Summer (July - August). Classes are mostly two evenings each week for two hours per class period. Volunteer the same class period each week or for both class periods. Organization: Community Reach of Montgomery County (Reach) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Knitting InstructorsLooking for ways to give back? Project Knitwell is always looking for volunteers! We currently have openings to support the Ryan Bartel Foundation's FORT program for at-risk youth – and many more! Please visit our website to apply today: Project Knitwell.com Organization: Project Knitwell Looking for ways to give back? Project Knitwell is always looking for volunteers! We currently have openings to support the Ryan Bartel Foundation's FORT program for at-risk youth – and many more! Please visit our website to apply today: Project Knitwell.com Organization: Project Knitwell Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 22102 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Officer of the Day (OD)Our Officers of the Day are the first to make contact with people calling for help. They work from home, using their phones. They call our voicemail system, retrieve the messages, and call people back. (Most of our ODs protect their privacy by using *67 for these calls.) If the person requesting food assistance is in our service area, they get the information needed and pass it on to the Food Driver on duty. Financial assistace calls are passed on to the financial assistance officer (when we have the funds). If the person is outside of our area or is requesting something we are not able to do, they refer people to other groups that might be able to help. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours Organization: Rockville HELP Our Officers of the Day are the first to make contact with people calling for help. They work from home, using their phones. They call our voicemail system, retrieve the messages, and call people back. (Most of our ODs protect their privacy by using *67 for these calls.) If the person requesting food assistance is in our service area, they get the information needed and pass it on to the Food Driver on duty. Financial assistace calls are passed on to the financial assistance officer (when we have the funds). If the person is outside of our area or is requesting something we are not able to do, they refer people to other groups that might be able to help. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours Organization: Rockville HELP Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant writer needed for AWLMCThe Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) is a 501(c)3, nonprofit, all volunteer no paid positions, NO Kill Cat Shelter! We are in need of an experienced Grant Writer to assist us in researching and writing successful grants in support of our Cat Shelter. Your talents will directly support our mission of assisting any and all Cats and Kittens seeking their new FURR-Ever Home. Responsibilities: (1) Work with our Grant Team in researching available grants from foundations, corporations and the Government (2) In coordination with the Grant Team develop potential clients (3) Help develop a tracking system on submitted grants (4) Work with the various AWLMC Teams for vital information necessary for a successful grant proposal Qualifications: (1) Experience in grant writing preferred but not mandatory (2) Willing to work with a team Location: This is a virtual volunteer opportunity with an occasional in person meeting if needed. Mostly meetings with your Grant Team will be via ZOOM to review work progress If interested and looking to make a meaningful contribution, please forward an email via this website or to Ms. Wahl at stacey.wahlsw@gmail.com and we will call you and discuss the position. Please note the hours indicated below are a required item for this site. When you call or email us we will talk about the actual time involved to meet your needs to include the ZOOM Meeting and virtual activities. Organization: Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) is a 501(c)3, nonprofit, all volunteer no paid positions, NO Kill Cat Shelter! We are in need of an experienced Grant Writer to assist us in researching and writing successful grants in support of our Cat Shelter. Your talents will directly support our mission of assisting any and all Cats and Kittens seeking their new FURR-Ever Home. Responsibilities: (1) Work with our Grant Team in researching available grants from foundations, corporations and the Government (2) In coordination with the Grant Team develop potential clients (3) Help develop a tracking system on submitted grants (4) Work with the various AWLMC Teams for vital information necessary for a successful grant proposal Qualifications: (1) Experience in grant writing preferred but not mandatory (2) Willing to work with a team Location: This is a virtual volunteer opportunity with an occasional in person meeting if needed. Mostly meetings with your Grant Team will be via ZOOM to review work progress If interested and looking to make a meaningful contribution, please forward an email via this website or to Ms. Wahl at stacey.wahlsw@gmail.com and we will call you and discuss the position. Please note the hours indicated below are a required item for this site. When you call or email us we will talk about the actual time involved to meet your needs to include the ZOOM Meeting and virtual activities. Organization: Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20874 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Translation Support (Farsi to English and English to Farsi)Opportunity Title: Translation Support (Farsi to English and English to Farsi)
Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Ayuda Opportunity Title: Translation Support (Farsi to English and English to Farsi)
Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Ayuda Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20190 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fundraising InfluencerAre you someone who is connected and an influencer in the region? Do you have a passion for helping kids, kids who are desperately waiting for a cure for a disease that gets little attention due to its rareness? If the answer to both questions is YES, are you interested helping us? The Foundation to Fight H-ABC was established in 2015 to help raise awareness, support families, and fund research for a cure for this rare progressive condition that mostly impacts children. We are looking for a connected individual who has a passion for helping kids, and who is also very connected to donors who support causes for kids fighting for a cure. Without our health, we cannot overcome the challenges in life. We are desperately trying to give these kids a chance. Given the disease rareness we continue to have major challenges gaining attention, and looking for someone who can champion or cause and convince others the same! Our website is h-abc.org Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL. Organization: Foundation to Fight H-abc Are you someone who is connected and an influencer in the region? Do you have a passion for helping kids, kids who are desperately waiting for a cure for a disease that gets little attention due to its rareness? If the answer to both questions is YES, are you interested helping us? The Foundation to Fight H-ABC was established in 2015 to help raise awareness, support families, and fund research for a cure for this rare progressive condition that mostly impacts children. We are looking for a connected individual who has a passion for helping kids, and who is also very connected to donors who support causes for kids fighting for a cure. Without our health, we cannot overcome the challenges in life. We are desperately trying to give these kids a chance. Given the disease rareness we continue to have major challenges gaining attention, and looking for someone who can champion or cause and convince others the same! Our website is h-abc.org Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL. Organization: Foundation to Fight H-abc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20853 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Communications AssistantInterested in being part of a great organization? We're looking for individuals with skills in sending email through MailChimp, posting events through Signup Genius and EventBrite and developing forms using Google or Jot forms. Volunteer would be working with leadership team to help advertise and coordinate event signs up. Have any related admin skills not listed here? Let us know and we'll find a job for you. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: HarvestShare Inc Interested in being part of a great organization? We're looking for individuals with skills in sending email through MailChimp, posting events through Signup Genius and EventBrite and developing forms using Google or Jot forms. Volunteer would be working with leadership team to help advertise and coordinate event signs up. Have any related admin skills not listed here? Let us know and we'll find a job for you. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: HarvestShare Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20850-5430 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Winter Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Refugees through English Education!The Washington English Center is recruiting online and in-person volunteers to teach and tutor English! About the Washington English Center: Since 1993, Washington English Center (WEC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area. What our volunteers do: Volunteers meet once a week online or in person in downtown DC for 1-3 hours a week for 11 weeks. Volunteers follow a provided syllabus and textbook and are given ongoing training. No teaching experience is required! We also have the opportunity to substitute teach, which does not require a once-a-week 1-3 hour commitment, and provides volunteers with the flexibility to get involved at their own convenience. We are happy to work with your schedule. Please check out our volunteer flier or watch our short 7-minute orientation video that provides an overview of all our programs. You can also visit our website at https://www.washingtonenglish.org/volunteers/ or check us out in the Washington Post. Volunteer Perks: Volunteer happy hour and socials in-person and onlineMeet new friends from around the worldNetworking eventsPerfect for college students interested in joining the Peace CorpsMake a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees!Volunteer Requirements: Speak fluent English, non-native speakers welcome!Be at least 18 years oldComplete the volunteer applicationComplete a short onboarding call with a staff memberComplete trainingUse provided teaching and tutoring resources and materialsWinter 2026 ESOL group classes start January 12th and run through March,26th 2026 however, our one-on-one tutoring sessions happen on a rolling basis and have flexible start and end dates. Please note, if you are interested in co-teaching we ask that you sign up by December 12th to receive a placement on December 19th. For questions, please feel free to contact Yaritza Abrego, Associate Director of Community Programming at yabrego@washingtonenglish.org. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Washington English Center The Washington English Center is recruiting online and in-person volunteers to teach and tutor English! About the Washington English Center: Since 1993, Washington English Center (WEC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area. What our volunteers do: Volunteers meet once a week online or in person in downtown DC for 1-3 hours a week for 11 weeks. Volunteers follow a provided syllabus and textbook and are given ongoing training. No teaching experience is required! We also have the opportunity to substitute teach, which does not require a once-a-week 1-3 hour commitment, and provides volunteers with the flexibility to get involved at their own convenience. We are happy to work with your schedule. Please check out our volunteer flier or watch our short 7-minute orientation video that provides an overview of all our programs. You can also visit our website at https://www.washingtonenglish.org/volunteers/ or check us out in the Washington Post. Volunteer Perks: Volunteer happy hour and socials in-person and onlineMeet new friends from around the worldNetworking eventsPerfect for college students interested in joining the Peace CorpsMake a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees!Volunteer Requirements: Speak fluent English, non-native speakers welcome!Be at least 18 years oldComplete the volunteer applicationComplete a short onboarding call with a staff memberComplete trainingUse provided teaching and tutoring resources and materialsWinter 2026 ESOL group classes start January 12th and run through March,26th 2026 however, our one-on-one tutoring sessions happen on a rolling basis and have flexible start and end dates. Please note, if you are interested in co-teaching we ask that you sign up by December 12th to receive a placement on December 19th. For questions, please feel free to contact Yaritza Abrego, Associate Director of Community Programming at yabrego@washingtonenglish.org. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Washington English Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20005 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join one of our weekly KindSoup making sessions!KindSoup This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to join us virtually from the comfort of their kitchens. We come together on Mondays from 5pm to 6pm via Zoom. We focus on delicious, healthy, and hearty soup and stew recipes to share with our families and community members. Soup is then donated to local food assistance providers to store in freezers. By doing so, we help to fill the critical need for food security in our community. Sign on to our KindSoup Zoom space (Mondays at 5:00 pm ET), and our guest chef will lead us in cooking a yummy soup or stew together. Learn more and join us:Mondays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm via Zoom Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: KindWorks KindSoup This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to join us virtually from the comfort of their kitchens. We come together on Mondays from 5pm to 6pm via Zoom. We focus on delicious, healthy, and hearty soup and stew recipes to share with our families and community members. Soup is then donated to local food assistance providers to store in freezers. By doing so, we help to fill the critical need for food security in our community. Sign on to our KindSoup Zoom space (Mondays at 5:00 pm ET), and our guest chef will lead us in cooking a yummy soup or stew together. Learn more and join us:Mondays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm via Zoom Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: KindWorks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Board members for a Scholarship Awards nonprofit - 2025We are a small nonprofit seeking to expand our Board of Directors with people who share our commitment to assist low-income scholarship applicants. We provide college education/workforce development training scholarship funds for individuals who reside in subsidized rental housing in Montgomery County, Maryland. They are graduating high school seniors and other adults of all ages. See more information about The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program on our website at www.berniescholarships.org. We seek new enthusiastic Board members who have fundraising skills to help us grow our program to increase the number of award recipients and the award amount. Would you like to connect with Montgomery County BUSINESSES and/or BANKS to encourage supporting our Montgomery County community? You could increase our visibility! Might you like to help with GRANTS? Maybe you would enjoy researching foundations and grant applications that share our commitment to help determined low-income individuals attend college or workforce development trainings to gain skills and achieve higher level employment! With a short time commitment to monthly meetings, you could make a tremendous difference in the lives of graduating high school seniors and other adults (single parents, adult children, etc.) who are determined to gain higher academic goals and achieve self-sufficiency for themselves, their children and future generations. Join our passionate group of Board members dedicated to supporting our mission! Organization: Bernie Scholarship Awards Program (The) We are a small nonprofit seeking to expand our Board of Directors with people who share our commitment to assist low-income scholarship applicants. We provide college education/workforce development training scholarship funds for individuals who reside in subsidized rental housing in Montgomery County, Maryland. They are graduating high school seniors and other adults of all ages. See more information about The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program on our website at www.berniescholarships.org. We seek new enthusiastic Board members who have fundraising skills to help us grow our program to increase the number of award recipients and the award amount. Would you like to connect with Montgomery County BUSINESSES and/or BANKS to encourage supporting our Montgomery County community? You could increase our visibility! Might you like to help with GRANTS? Maybe you would enjoy researching foundations and grant applications that share our commitment to help determined low-income individuals attend college or workforce development trainings to gain skills and achieve higher level employment! With a short time commitment to monthly meetings, you could make a tremendous difference in the lives of graduating high school seniors and other adults (single parents, adult children, etc.) who are determined to gain higher academic goals and achieve self-sufficiency for themselves, their children and future generations. Join our passionate group of Board members dedicated to supporting our mission! Organization: Bernie Scholarship Awards Program (The) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Inspiring Letters for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer For Students: Students should not include their full names, email/home address, or any real-life pictures or images of themselves on the cards. If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must write at least 10 cards for quality completion of the service project. The same message/artwork can be repeated. Getting StartedPlease visit this link for more details and guidance. If you have any further questions, please reach out to volunteer@kitstoheart.org. Safety FirstSafety is paramount. Please follow these precautions: 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. 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer For Students: Students should not include their full names, email/home address, or any real-life pictures or images of themselves on the cards. If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must write at least 10 cards for quality completion of the service project. The same message/artwork can be repeated. Getting StartedPlease visit this link for more details and guidance. If you have any further questions, please reach out to volunteer@kitstoheart.org. Safety FirstSafety is paramount. Please follow these precautions: 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. 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 21029 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Support Stickers for Cancer PatientsFounded by a three-time cancer survivor, Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. 6 simple hand-cut stickers may receive 1 service hour Help bring cheer and motivation to cancer patients by creating custom stickers with positive messages and illustrations to be used as decorations for our cancer care kits. These stickers will serve as small but impactful tokens of encouragement, designed to uplift the spirits of those undergoing treatment. How to Get Started Brainstorm and create designs that incorporate positive messages, such as "You Are Strong," "Keep Fighting," and "Stay Positive," alongside uplifting illustrations like sunflowers, clouds, ocean themes, and smiling faces. Please NO "get well soon", "keep growing", "shine", or other messages that may unintentionally cause discomfort. As with our other service projects, you are welcome to work from the comfort of your home, with your colleagues at the office, or with your friends at school! Use digital and/or traditional art techniques to draw and create the designs. If digital, the stickers should be printed on high-quality adhesive paper or using the tutorials below. For those seeking service hours, designs may only be repeated for hand-drawn stickers, not digital designs. Simple vs. complex: We defer to YOUR judgment, as it depends on how long it takes for you to design and cut out a sticker. If it takes about 20 minutes per sticker, due to thoughtful hand-drawn designs, coloring, text, shape, etc., then we would consider it complex. If it only takes about 10 minutes per sticker, with a smiley and text, for example, then that would be considered simple. Limits: We really hope for volunteers to focus less on quantity and more on quality, so while there is no limit, we do highly encourage quality to show patients we care with thoughtful artwork and text. Using pre-cut sticker labels: Creative designs and messages on pre-cut sticker labels may be eligible for 1 service hour per 10 designs. Using wax paper: We are no longer accepting stickers made on wax/parchment paper. Please consider using inexpensive sticker paper options below, such as these sticker sheets that can be cut into any shape and peeled more easily. Once completed, follow the submission steps here. They will then be distributed to cancer patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and support groups through Kits to Heart's cancer care kits.Recommended Materials Supplies will differ depending on the method of sticker-making. Please also refer to tutorials below. Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you. For paper designs: Markers, colored pencils (please do not use only regular pencils for text), and any other art supplies you may have on hand, including a pair of scissors For digital designs: Ibis Paint (free app) Wacom Intuos Small Graphics Drawing Tablet Canon Printer Cricut Maker Bundle Sticker Paper Options: Sticker Paper, 100 Sheets, White Matte, 8.5 x 11 Silhouette Printable White Sticker Paper, 8.5"X11", 8 Count Pre-Cut Sticker Labels 30 Sheets, Printable White Sticker Paper, Laser/Inkjet Printing - Matte, Letter Size (8.5" x 11") Premium Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper for Your Inkjet and Laser PrinterRecommended Tutorials How to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! For Students: If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must make at least 6 simple stickers OR 3 complex stickers for quality completion of the service project. For every 6 simple stickers OR 3 complex stickers made and submitted, students may earn 1 SSL hour. There is no maximum number of hours for this activity. Safety FirstSafety is paramount. Please follow these precautions: 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. 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Founded by a three-time cancer survivor, Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. 6 simple hand-cut stickers may receive 1 service hour Help bring cheer and motivation to cancer patients by creating custom stickers with positive messages and illustrations to be used as decorations for our cancer care kits. These stickers will serve as small but impactful tokens of encouragement, designed to uplift the spirits of those undergoing treatment. How to Get Started Brainstorm and create designs that incorporate positive messages, such as "You Are Strong," "Keep Fighting," and "Stay Positive," alongside uplifting illustrations like sunflowers, clouds, ocean themes, and smiling faces. Please NO "get well soon", "keep growing", "shine", or other messages that may unintentionally cause discomfort. As with our other service projects, you are welcome to work from the comfort of your home, with your colleagues at the office, or with your friends at school! Use digital and/or traditional art techniques to draw and create the designs. If digital, the stickers should be printed on high-quality adhesive paper or using the tutorials below. For those seeking service hours, designs may only be repeated for hand-drawn stickers, not digital designs. Simple vs. complex: We defer to YOUR judgment, as it depends on how long it takes for you to design and cut out a sticker. If it takes about 20 minutes per sticker, due to thoughtful hand-drawn designs, coloring, text, shape, etc., then we would consider it complex. If it only takes about 10 minutes per sticker, with a smiley and text, for example, then that would be considered simple. Limits: We really hope for volunteers to focus less on quantity and more on quality, so while there is no limit, we do highly encourage quality to show patients we care with thoughtful artwork and text. Using pre-cut sticker labels: Creative designs and messages on pre-cut sticker labels may be eligible for 1 service hour per 10 designs. Using wax paper: We are no longer accepting stickers made on wax/parchment paper. Please consider using inexpensive sticker paper options below, such as these sticker sheets that can be cut into any shape and peeled more easily. Once completed, follow the submission steps here. They will then be distributed to cancer patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and support groups through Kits to Heart's cancer care kits.Recommended Materials Supplies will differ depending on the method of sticker-making. Please also refer to tutorials below. Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you. For paper designs: Markers, colored pencils (please do not use only regular pencils for text), and any other art supplies you may have on hand, including a pair of scissors For digital designs: Ibis Paint (free app) Wacom Intuos Small Graphics Drawing Tablet Canon Printer Cricut Maker Bundle Sticker Paper Options: Sticker Paper, 100 Sheets, White Matte, 8.5 x 11 Silhouette Printable White Sticker Paper, 8.5"X11", 8 Count Pre-Cut Sticker Labels 30 Sheets, Printable White Sticker Paper, Laser/Inkjet Printing - Matte, Letter Size (8.5" x 11") Premium Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper for Your Inkjet and Laser PrinterRecommended Tutorials How to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! For Students: If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must make at least 6 simple stickers OR 3 complex stickers for quality completion of the service project. For every 6 simple stickers OR 3 complex stickers made and submitted, students may earn 1 SSL hour. There is no maximum number of hours for this activity. Safety FirstSafety is paramount. Please follow these precautions: 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. 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Administrative VolunteersMUM serves individuals and families in crisis in the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Takoma Park, Rockville and Aspen Hill communities, specifically residents within the following zipcodes of Montgomery County (20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912). MUM provides food assistance as well as financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention/restoration and prescription medications. MUM needs volunteers to help with various tasks such as data entry/analysis, administrative support, food drives, fundraising, IT support, communications, social media and other tasks. Timing and time commitment is flexible and some work can be done remotely. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: MUM Mid-County United Ministries MUM serves individuals and families in crisis in the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Takoma Park, Rockville and Aspen Hill communities, specifically residents within the following zipcodes of Montgomery County (20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912). MUM provides food assistance as well as financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention/restoration and prescription medications. MUM needs volunteers to help with various tasks such as data entry/analysis, administrative support, food drives, fundraising, IT support, communications, social media and other tasks. Timing and time commitment is flexible and some work can be done remotely. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: MUM Mid-County United Ministries Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20902 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: IT AssistantGaithersburg HELP is a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that provides essential support to local communities. We are seeking a volunteer to assist our technical needs. If you live in the Gaithersburg or Montgomery Village (MD) areas and are interested in helping our communities, please contact us. This is an on-demand opportunity involving technical tasks with systems and applications we currently use for our daily operation. It would ideally suit someone with experience or interest in the following areas: Microsoft Excel (including formulas and VBA) Google Apps ScriptGit and version controlGoogle Maps API and ArcGISBasic networkingWindows computer managementVoicemail and mailbox administrationPlease note: While we understand that not every candidate will have expertise in all these areas, we highly value those who have technical and programming skills and are willing to learn. Our goal is to find a volunteer who has technical knowledge and is responsive with good communication skills. Your support in this capacity would significantly contribute to the success of our programs and have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. How to reach us directly: Apply Online: https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/ Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6 Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Gaithersburg HELP is a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that provides essential support to local communities. We are seeking a volunteer to assist our technical needs. If you live in the Gaithersburg or Montgomery Village (MD) areas and are interested in helping our communities, please contact us. This is an on-demand opportunity involving technical tasks with systems and applications we currently use for our daily operation. It would ideally suit someone with experience or interest in the following areas: Microsoft Excel (including formulas and VBA) Google Apps ScriptGit and version controlGoogle Maps API and ArcGISBasic networkingWindows computer managementVoicemail and mailbox administrationPlease note: While we understand that not every candidate will have expertise in all these areas, we highly value those who have technical and programming skills and are willing to learn. Our goal is to find a volunteer who has technical knowledge and is responsive with good communication skills. Your support in this capacity would significantly contribute to the success of our programs and have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. How to reach us directly: Apply Online: https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/ Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6 Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20878 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Choose Respect PSA Contest 2026 - Submit Video by February 15, 2026Choose Respect PSA Contest 2026
Deadline: February 15, 2026
The 2025-2026 Choose Respect Video Contest is open!
Enter Today! This contest challenges MS and HS students to create an original 60-second video in English or Spanish to promote awareness of dating violence/abuse among teens. Participants are encouraged to be creative!
Students who submit a quality video entry to the contest will earn 10 SSL Hours.
Video entries illustrating child abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, and adult domestic violence will NOT be accepted.
Students will be awarded SSL hours in April of 2025 if their submission has met all of the requirements of the contest. Students SHOULD NOT complete Form 560-51 for this opportunity.
Who can enter? All 6th - 12th grade students living in Montgomery County can enter. Students can enter the contest on their own or as a group; however, students may only participate in ONE entry. If a student in any way participates in more than one video, all of those entries will be disqualified.
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026 Entry Rules (download rules): All submissions must have a title. • All submissions must be in either English or Spanish. • All submissions must be 50-70 seconds in length. • All submissions must be uploaded to Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, or similar program. • You will then have to provide us with the link via our Online Contest Submission Form (available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/chooserespect/video.html) • All submissions must address at least one of the following as it relates to dating violence: • Physical abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, types of technological abuse, financial abuse or issues around consent. • Examples of healthy behaviors in a relationship. • Bystander intervention (how to step in and help a friend who is being abused). • All submissions must include the Montgomery County Family Justice Center - 240-773-0444 as the resource where victims of domestic violence and dating abuse can get help. • Submissions must reflect careful planning, thoughtful insight into the material presented, and accurate and thorough coverage of the content. • Submissions may NOT include ANY copyrighted music, audio/video clips, characters, logos, or other protected material. Videos may include music only if it is considered “open source” music, or if it is composed and played by a student (or students) in the group. To Enter: 1. Create your video, and make sure it follows all of the rules listed above. 2. Upload your video to Google Drive (ENABLE THE SHARING OPTION), Dropbox, YouTube, or similar program. 3. Fill out this Online PSA Contest Submission Form. Check out previous winners for inspiration! 2025 1st Place- "Break the Silence"- Northwood High School 2nd Place- "Know the Difference"- Montgomery Blair High School 3rd Place- "Love Shouldn't Hurt"- Albert Einstein High School Honorable Mention & Fan Favorite- "Love is like Paper"- Eastern Middle School" Honorable Mention- " What I Loved Most"- MLK Middle School 2024 1st Place- "Warning Signs"- Ridgeview Middle School 2023 1st Place: Broken Pieces - Poolesville High School 2nd Place: If You Love Your Partner - MLK Jr. Middle School 3rd Place: It’s All Your Fault - Northwest High School Honorable Mention and Fan Favorite: Lessons Learned - Watkins Mill HS, Springbrook HS, and Blake HS Honorable Mention: The Signs Were Always There - Churchill High School 2022 2021 1st Place and Fan Favorite - Love Should Never Hurt - Poolesville High School / Takoma Park Middle School2nd Place - Boys Will Be Boys - Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School 3rd Place - Guys Can Be Victims, Too - Eastern Middle School Honorable Mention - I Promise - Paint Branch High School Honorable Mention - False Reflections - Rockville High School 2020 1st Place and Fan Favorite - "I'm the Victim" - Northwood High School 2nd Place - "He Loves Me" - Roberto Clemente Middle School 3rd Place - "Our Memories" - Richard Montgomery High School Honorable Mention - "Distraction" - Eastern Middle School Honorable Mention - "Excuses" - Poolesville High School 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. Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement Choose Respect PSA Contest 2026
Deadline: February 15, 2026
The 2025-2026 Choose Respect Video Contest is open!
Enter Today! This contest challenges MS and HS students to create an original 60-second video in English or Spanish to promote awareness of dating violence/abuse among teens. Participants are encouraged to be creative!
Students who submit a quality video entry to the contest will earn 10 SSL Hours.
Video entries illustrating child abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, and adult domestic violence will NOT be accepted.
Students will be awarded SSL hours in April of 2025 if their submission has met all of the requirements of the contest. Students SHOULD NOT complete Form 560-51 for this opportunity.
Who can enter? All 6th - 12th grade students living in Montgomery County can enter. Students can enter the contest on their own or as a group; however, students may only participate in ONE entry. If a student in any way participates in more than one video, all of those entries will be disqualified.
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026 Entry Rules (download rules): All submissions must have a title. • All submissions must be in either English or Spanish. • All submissions must be 50-70 seconds in length. • All submissions must be uploaded to Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, or similar program. • You will then have to provide us with the link via our Online Contest Submission Form (available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/chooserespect/video.html) • All submissions must address at least one of the following as it relates to dating violence: • Physical abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, types of technological abuse, financial abuse or issues around consent. • Examples of healthy behaviors in a relationship. • Bystander intervention (how to step in and help a friend who is being abused). • All submissions must include the Montgomery County Family Justice Center - 240-773-0444 as the resource where victims of domestic violence and dating abuse can get help. • Submissions must reflect careful planning, thoughtful insight into the material presented, and accurate and thorough coverage of the content. • Submissions may NOT include ANY copyrighted music, audio/video clips, characters, logos, or other protected material. Videos may include music only if it is considered “open source” music, or if it is composed and played by a student (or students) in the group. To Enter: 1. Create your video, and make sure it follows all of the rules listed above. 2. Upload your video to Google Drive (ENABLE THE SHARING OPTION), Dropbox, YouTube, or similar program. 3. Fill out this Online PSA Contest Submission Form. Check out previous winners for inspiration! 2025 1st Place- "Break the Silence"- Northwood High School 2nd Place- "Know the Difference"- Montgomery Blair High School 3rd Place- "Love Shouldn't Hurt"- Albert Einstein High School Honorable Mention & Fan Favorite- "Love is like Paper"- Eastern Middle School" Honorable Mention- " What I Loved Most"- MLK Middle School 2024 1st Place- "Warning Signs"- Ridgeview Middle School 2023 1st Place: Broken Pieces - Poolesville High School 2nd Place: If You Love Your Partner - MLK Jr. Middle School 3rd Place: It’s All Your Fault - Northwest High School Honorable Mention and Fan Favorite: Lessons Learned - Watkins Mill HS, Springbrook HS, and Blake HS Honorable Mention: The Signs Were Always There - Churchill High School 2022 2021 1st Place and Fan Favorite - Love Should Never Hurt - Poolesville High School / Takoma Park Middle School2nd Place - Boys Will Be Boys - Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School 3rd Place - Guys Can Be Victims, Too - Eastern Middle School Honorable Mention - I Promise - Paint Branch High School Honorable Mention - False Reflections - Rockville High School 2020 1st Place and Fan Favorite - "I'm the Victim" - Northwood High School 2nd Place - "He Loves Me" - Roberto Clemente Middle School 3rd Place - "Our Memories" - Richard Montgomery High School Honorable Mention - "Distraction" - Eastern Middle School Honorable Mention - "Excuses" - Poolesville High School 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. Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Feb 15, 2026 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Online Tutoring Opportunity for High SchoolersWe are looking for high schoolers to join our team of dedicated tutors! Tutors can work with students in subjects of their choice. See 'What Volunteers Do' on our profile or visit our website at https://www.steppingstonetutoring.org/ for more details. Please read the following requirements: A tutor's parent/guardian must provide us with written approval of the tutor's participation in the virtual platform prior to the student tutoring. Tutors must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform. Tutors will only engage with others under the direct supervision of our supervisor. Our supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times. Our supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If our supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur. Virtual sessions will not be recorded. Tutors should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless we have 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. SSL hours will be earned on a hour-for-hour basis depending on the amount of time tutors spend tutoring, conducting outreach, or creating lessons under supervision.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. Organization: Stepping Stone Tutoring We are looking for high schoolers to join our team of dedicated tutors! Tutors can work with students in subjects of their choice. See 'What Volunteers Do' on our profile or visit our website at https://www.steppingstonetutoring.org/ for more details. Please read the following requirements: A tutor's parent/guardian must provide us with written approval of the tutor's participation in the virtual platform prior to the student tutoring. Tutors must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform. Tutors will only engage with others under the direct supervision of our supervisor. Our supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times. Our supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If our supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur. Virtual sessions will not be recorded. Tutors should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless we have 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. SSL hours will be earned on a hour-for-hour basis depending on the amount of time tutors spend tutoring, conducting outreach, or creating lessons under supervision.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. Organization: Stepping Stone Tutoring Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer with Friendship Children’s Center!Love marketing and making a difference? Join us to showcase our amazing programs and help connect our community to the heart of early childhood education! Assist with social media, newsletters, event promotion, and creative campaigns that highlight the joy and growth of our students. Use your skills to engage families, celebrate our teachers, and spread the word about everything happening at Friendship Children’s Center. Make an impact, build your portfolio, and support children while doing work that matters! Bring your creativity and energy—help us shine! Organization: Friendship Children's Center Love marketing and making a difference? Join us to showcase our amazing programs and help connect our community to the heart of early childhood education! Assist with social media, newsletters, event promotion, and creative campaigns that highlight the joy and growth of our students. Use your skills to engage families, celebrate our teachers, and spread the word about everything happening at Friendship Children’s Center. Make an impact, build your portfolio, and support children while doing work that matters! Bring your creativity and energy—help us shine! Organization: Friendship Children's Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20015 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Research & Writing!Calling All Grant Gurus! Help Friendship Children’s Center grow by finding and securing funding to support our programs for young children! As a volunteer, you’ll research grant opportunities, draft compelling proposals, and support applications that make a real difference in our students’ lives. Gain valuable experience in nonprofit development, writing, and research, all while helping expand resources for our program and school community. Use your skills to make an impact—join our grant team today! Organization: Friendship Children's Center Calling All Grant Gurus! Help Friendship Children’s Center grow by finding and securing funding to support our programs for young children! As a volunteer, you’ll research grant opportunities, draft compelling proposals, and support applications that make a real difference in our students’ lives. Gain valuable experience in nonprofit development, writing, and research, all while helping expand resources for our program and school community. Use your skills to make an impact—join our grant team today! Organization: Friendship Children's Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20015 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Freeckles Foundation Animal Adoption Family OutreachWe are looking for a volunteer to help with post-adoption follow-up calls. These calls ensure our adopted cats and dogs are adjusting well in their new homes and give families a chance to ask questions or share updates. When: Flexible (calls can be made from home) Where: Remote opportunity Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Calling recent adopters to check on their new pet’s transitionAsking a few simple questions from our follow-up scriptAsking families to share their “Happy Tails” template providedRecording feedback and any concerns to share with the adoption teamThis is a wonderful way to stay connected with our mission and help make sure every animal thrives in their forever home. Organization: Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue We are looking for a volunteer to help with post-adoption follow-up calls. These calls ensure our adopted cats and dogs are adjusting well in their new homes and give families a chance to ask questions or share updates. When: Flexible (calls can be made from home) Where: Remote opportunity Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Calling recent adopters to check on their new pet’s transitionAsking a few simple questions from our follow-up scriptAsking families to share their “Happy Tails” template providedRecording feedback and any concerns to share with the adoption teamThis is a wonderful way to stay connected with our mission and help make sure every animal thrives in their forever home. Organization: Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20905 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Writer for Freckles Foundation and Animal RescueWe are seeking a talented and detail-oriented volunteer to help write grants for our animal foster foundation. Your work will help secure funding to support foster care, medical care, and adoption programs for cats, dogs, and other animals in need. When: Flexible, project-based Where: Remote Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Researching grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sourcesWriting compelling proposals that highlight our mission and programsCollaborating with our team to gather information and supporting documentsMeeting deadlines and submitting grant applicationsThis is a rewarding opportunity for anyone with strong writing skills who wants to make a real impact in helping animals find loving homes. Organization: Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented volunteer to help write grants for our animal foster foundation. Your work will help secure funding to support foster care, medical care, and adoption programs for cats, dogs, and other animals in need. When: Flexible, project-based Where: Remote Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Researching grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sourcesWriting compelling proposals that highlight our mission and programsCollaborating with our team to gather information and supporting documentsMeeting deadlines and submitting grant applicationsThis is a rewarding opportunity for anyone with strong writing skills who wants to make a real impact in helping animals find loving homes. Organization: Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20905 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity: Boost Your Community's Volunteer Engagement!Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US! What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.Organization: Inspiring Service Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US! What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.Organization: Inspiring Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: SSL Opportunity: Lead a KindSoup making session!Join us for a virtual KindSoup making session where YOU get to lead the way! This is your chance to show off your cooking skills, connect with others, and make a difference - all from your own kitchen. Note: Students are required to join at least one session before leading one on their own. Join a scheduled KindSoup session for a refresher. Plan and prepare for the session in advance Submit remote evidence via email showing you’ve: Selected a soup recipe (from our soup recipe archives or select one on your own) Practiced making the recipe & taste!Prepared a fun ice breaker Prepped for Q&A during the cooking session (be ready to share tips!)Lead Live KindSoup Making Session During the session, you will: Welcome participantsKick off with your ice breakerIntroduce chosen recipe and a fun fact Guide everyone through the cooking processAnswer questions and share your soup-making wisdom!Students may earn SSL hours at the following rate: planning in advance = 1 SSL hourleading event = 1 SSL hourNote: An adult KindWorks representative will supervise and host the Zoom session for the entire time. 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. Organization: KindWorks Join us for a virtual KindSoup making session where YOU get to lead the way! This is your chance to show off your cooking skills, connect with others, and make a difference - all from your own kitchen. Note: Students are required to join at least one session before leading one on their own. Join a scheduled KindSoup session for a refresher. Plan and prepare for the session in advance Submit remote evidence via email showing you’ve: Selected a soup recipe (from our soup recipe archives or select one on your own) Practiced making the recipe & taste!Prepared a fun ice breaker Prepped for Q&A during the cooking session (be ready to share tips!)Lead Live KindSoup Making Session During the session, you will: Welcome participantsKick off with your ice breakerIntroduce chosen recipe and a fun fact Guide everyone through the cooking processAnswer questions and share your soup-making wisdom!Students may earn SSL hours at the following rate: planning in advance = 1 SSL hourleading event = 1 SSL hourNote: An adult KindWorks representative will supervise and host the Zoom session for the entire time. 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. Organization: KindWorks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Keeping It Safe Student Video Contest 2025-2026 - Submit videos by March 31, 2026SSL Hours Guidelines
The 2025-2026 Keeping It Safe (KIS) Coalition Video Contest is now open! This contest invites public and private Middle School and High School student teams to create a 30-second PSA from one of the following topics:
Topic 1: Standing Your Ground: Fighting Peer Pressure from Friends to Drink
Topic 2: How Does Under-21 Alcohol Use Affect Your Future
Topic 3: Social Media's Impact on Under-21 Drinking
Student teams (of at least two students) who submit a quality video entry to the contest will earn 5 SSL hours. Student teams will be awarded SSL hours in May 2026 if their submission meets all the contest requirements.
Video Entry Rules
All entries must be 30 seconds in length. Slates and credits cannot be overlaid onto the PSA or included in the 30 second message allotment. Entries over 30 seconds will be disqualified.
Entries should not include copyrighted images without permission. Copyright materials include, but are not limited to magazines, books, DVDs, websites, films, YouTube, and music.
Background music and/or sounds should not interfere with any spoken language
Submissions must reflect thoughtful planning, insight into material researched, and accurate coverage of the content.
Entries should use creative cinematography and be persuasive to encourage the audience to pay attention to the message and act on it.
Only one entry per student group.
All entries must have a sponsoring teacher. No individual entries will be accepted.
To Enter:
Create a video that follows all of the submission guidelines.
Upload your video and include link on submission form. Links that are broken will be disqualified.
Submit the Contest Submission Form.
Submit a Student Video Contest Consent and Release Form per each participating student.
Check out these Award Winning Videos for inspiration!
All submissions will be reviewed by a judging panel, with cash prizes going to 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and an honorable mention. In addition, there will be one "Most Liked" video that will receive a separate award. Winners will be contacted via email or by phone once the winning entries have been selected. Prizes will be awarded at a reception hosted by Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services and the Police Department in early May.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the contest, contact:
Roddy Aguirre
240-777-6657
Rodrigo.Aguirre@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov
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. Organization: ABS-LRE SSL Hours Guidelines
The 2025-2026 Keeping It Safe (KIS) Coalition Video Contest is now open! This contest invites public and private Middle School and High School student teams to create a 30-second PSA from one of the following topics:
Topic 1: Standing Your Ground: Fighting Peer Pressure from Friends to Drink
Topic 2: How Does Under-21 Alcohol Use Affect Your Future
Topic 3: Social Media's Impact on Under-21 Drinking
Student teams (of at least two students) who submit a quality video entry to the contest will earn 5 SSL hours. Student teams will be awarded SSL hours in May 2026 if their submission meets all the contest requirements.
Video Entry Rules
All entries must be 30 seconds in length. Slates and credits cannot be overlaid onto the PSA or included in the 30 second message allotment. Entries over 30 seconds will be disqualified.
Entries should not include copyrighted images without permission. Copyright materials include, but are not limited to magazines, books, DVDs, websites, films, YouTube, and music.
Background music and/or sounds should not interfere with any spoken language
Submissions must reflect thoughtful planning, insight into material researched, and accurate coverage of the content.
Entries should use creative cinematography and be persuasive to encourage the audience to pay attention to the message and act on it.
Only one entry per student group.
All entries must have a sponsoring teacher. No individual entries will be accepted.
To Enter:
Create a video that follows all of the submission guidelines.
Upload your video and include link on submission form. Links that are broken will be disqualified.
Submit the Contest Submission Form.
Submit a Student Video Contest Consent and Release Form per each participating student.
Check out these Award Winning Videos for inspiration!
All submissions will be reviewed by a judging panel, with cash prizes going to 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and an honorable mention. In addition, there will be one "Most Liked" video that will receive a separate award. Winners will be contacted via email or by phone once the winning entries have been selected. Prizes will be awarded at a reception hosted by Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services and the Police Department in early May.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the contest, contact:
Roddy Aguirre
240-777-6657
Rodrigo.Aguirre@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov
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. Organization: ABS-LRE Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Mar 31, 2026 Allow Groups: Groups only |
Volunteer: Help those in need by making sandwiches for themSmall Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community. We are looking for volunteers to help us make sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly, ham, turkey, etc) to share with the families we serve in our community in Takoma Park and Silver Spring. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. A sandwich is a small way that we can bridge the distance between us and them and help them with their food insecurity. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making sandwiches until schools return to normal status. 10 sandwiches= 1 hour of service Note: Sandwiches should be made the day before. Please do not make them in advance because they won't be at their best. The sandwiches should be made so that they are ready to eat. Please add mayonnaise and mustard to the sandwiches with meat in them. Cheese is welcome too. There is a high demand for TURKEY sandwiches. :) Please note that if you are making more than 20 sandwiches that you should be making different types of sandwiches so that they are not all PB&J. If you plan to make more than 60 sandwiches you must reach out to me to get my approval. Please let me know how many sandwiches you are making and how many of each type. Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): -Please document your sandwich making by taking an action shot photo of them being made and a group shot of the bagged sandwiches once you've finished making them -Make a log by writing down the date(s), the number of sandwiches made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it -Make sandwiches and wrap each on individually using either wax paper or sandwich bags (no foil please) -Use the bread bag to package them and label the outside of the bag with the type of sandwiches made. -Submit your photos, etc via the google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the sandwiches you made and your log of the amounts of the items initialed by your parent. Please submit your work via the form only once. Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. DROPOFF Sandwich donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your sandwiches in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making sandwiches as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? Please do not make more than 20 sandwiches of the same type of sandwiches to drop off per day, ie you can make 20 ham/cheese, 20 PB&J, 20 turkey Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. We are helping over 700 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. 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. Organization: Small Things Matter Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community. We are looking for volunteers to help us make sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly, ham, turkey, etc) to share with the families we serve in our community in Takoma Park and Silver Spring. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. A sandwich is a small way that we can bridge the distance between us and them and help them with their food insecurity. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making sandwiches until schools return to normal status. 10 sandwiches= 1 hour of service Note: Sandwiches should be made the day before. Please do not make them in advance because they won't be at their best. The sandwiches should be made so that they are ready to eat. Please add mayonnaise and mustard to the sandwiches with meat in them. Cheese is welcome too. There is a high demand for TURKEY sandwiches. :) Please note that if you are making more than 20 sandwiches that you should be making different types of sandwiches so that they are not all PB&J. If you plan to make more than 60 sandwiches you must reach out to me to get my approval. Please let me know how many sandwiches you are making and how many of each type. Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): -Please document your sandwich making by taking an action shot photo of them being made and a group shot of the bagged sandwiches once you've finished making them -Make a log by writing down the date(s), the number of sandwiches made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it -Make sandwiches and wrap each on individually using either wax paper or sandwich bags (no foil please) -Use the bread bag to package them and label the outside of the bag with the type of sandwiches made. -Submit your photos, etc via the google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the sandwiches you made and your log of the amounts of the items initialed by your parent. Please submit your work via the form only once. Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. DROPOFF Sandwich donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your sandwiches in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making sandwiches as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? Please do not make more than 20 sandwiches of the same type of sandwiches to drop off per day, ie you can make 20 ham/cheese, 20 PB&J, 20 turkey Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. We are helping over 700 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. 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. Organization: Small Things Matter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20853 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help feed families in need by making casserolesSmall Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community. We are looking for volunteers to help us make frozen casseroles to share with food insecure families and individuals in our community. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made food insecure families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. A casserole is a nice way to provide a hot meal for these families. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making casseroles until schools return to normal status. 1 casserole= 1 hour of service Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): Favorite casseroles include: tuna casseroles, chili, mac and cheese, baked ziti, and chicken noodle, but all casseroles are loved! -Please taking a photo of the casserole(s) being made and a photo of the completed casseroles -Please use a disposable aluminum pans 9 x 13 for your dish. -Please cook your casserole prior to freezing it. -Please label each casserole with the name and the ingredients (for example: Chicken and Cheese Casserole: chicken,pasta, olive oil, onion, mushrooms, bread crumbs, butter, cheese). -Please wrap them well with aluminum foil. Please do not use the plastic cover that comes with some pans. -Please write down the date, the number of casseroles made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it. -Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. I will be sending out emails with your SSL form each weekend. Please be patient. DROPOFF: Casserole donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your casseroles in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making casseroles as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. 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. Organization: Small Things Matter Small Things Matter's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community. We are looking for volunteers to help us make frozen casseroles to share with food insecure families and individuals in our community. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made food insecure families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. A casserole is a nice way to provide a hot meal for these families. We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by making casseroles until schools return to normal status. 1 casserole= 1 hour of service Instructions (Please note that your work must be submitted via a Google form): Favorite casseroles include: tuna casseroles, chili, mac and cheese, baked ziti, and chicken noodle, but all casseroles are loved! -Please taking a photo of the casserole(s) being made and a photo of the completed casseroles -Please use a disposable aluminum pans 9 x 13 for your dish. -Please cook your casserole prior to freezing it. -Please label each casserole with the name and the ingredients (for example: Chicken and Cheese Casserole: chicken,pasta, olive oil, onion, mushrooms, bread crumbs, butter, cheese). -Please wrap them well with aluminum foil. Please do not use the plastic cover that comes with some pans. -Please write down the date, the number of casseroles made, and have your parent initial it and take a photo of it. -Submit all your work (photos, signed log, etc.) via the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of all of the baked items and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. I will be sending out emails with your SSL form each weekend. Please be patient. DROPOFF: Casserole donations can be dropped off at the Bedford Station Apartments (1400 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783) on the first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30am-8:30am. To drop off please bring your casseroles in a box to the main office and leave it by the fence. Please note: You cannot bring your donations to Bedford Station Apartments any other day or time than stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office. Thanks! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need to sign up? There is no need to sign up, just start making casseroles as soon as you like. Is there a limit to how many I make? No limit Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. Are these items still needed? YES, it is still an ongoing need. How will I receive my SSL hours? Once your donations and your google form is received you will get an email with the SSL hours you've earned. You will need to fill in sections 1 and 3 of you SSL form and turn in both this and the email to your school's SSL coordinator. They will then credit your hours. We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!!Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you have any questions. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. 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. Organization: Small Things Matter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20912 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Your community needs you—volunteer with us!We’re looking for caring and committed individuals to join our team! As a volunteer or board member, you’ll play an essential role in helping us fight hunger and support families in need. Whether you’re packing and distributing food, assisting with community events, or shaping our social media presence, your time and effort will directly impact the lives of our neighbors. Organization: Food 4 Maryland We’re looking for caring and committed individuals to join our team! As a volunteer or board member, you’ll play an essential role in helping us fight hunger and support families in need. Whether you’re packing and distributing food, assisting with community events, or shaping our social media presence, your time and effort will directly impact the lives of our neighbors. Organization: Food 4 Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20740 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: CEOprofessional person, Inspired and enthusiastic who likes to make a difference in less fortunate communities in Latin America. Organization: Proyecto Enlaces Americanos professional person, Inspired and enthusiastic who likes to make a difference in less fortunate communities in Latin America. Organization: Proyecto Enlaces Americanos Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20904 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer ManagerVolunteer manager with experience in non-profit sector will be the best, but we will accept somebody who is open to learn as well. Organization: Proyecto Enlaces Americanos Volunteer manager with experience in non-profit sector will be the best, but we will accept somebody who is open to learn as well. Organization: Proyecto Enlaces Americanos Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20904 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Social Network managementResponsible, respectful, enthusiastic and empathetic person to manage our social network. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Proyecto Enlaces Americanos Responsible, respectful, enthusiastic and empathetic person to manage our social network. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Organization: Proyecto Enlaces Americanos Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20904 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Support Executive DirectorProvide support to the Executive Director of the A2JC in many different ways, including writing website postings, writing journal articles, contributing to grant applications, and interacting with community organizations. Organization: Maryland Access to Justice Commission Provide support to the Executive Director of the A2JC in many different ways, including writing website postings, writing journal articles, contributing to grant applications, and interacting with community organizations. Organization: Maryland Access to Justice Commission Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join a Network of Scientists Supporting Science Education and TeachersThe nonprofit organization Science is Elemental (SIE) is looking for scientists eager to support elementary school teachers and spend a few hours a month (flexibly) answering teachers’ questions about their science curriculum. If desired (but not essential for volunteering), there will also be opportunities to speak (virtually or in-person) about your science or career to elementary school students. While some elementary school teachers are well-grounded in the sciences, most are not, as being so is not a requirement for a degree in elementary education, nor for being hired in most school systems. As a result, they may need science support from others to fully understand the material they are teaching. The goal of this project is to provide the scientific background teachers want to know so that they can better serve their students. We need some scientists now, to complete our testing, and then more once the school year starts. Once the network is live, we plan to provide the answers to teachers’ questions within one hour. Volunteers will use Slack to receive and answer questions. It is expected that each volunteer monitor Slack, when they have time, for questions being asked. In this manner, volunteers only provide their services when it is convenient for them to do so. Our goal is to have a sufficiently large network of scientist volunteers to allow coverage of the Slack channel for the entire day, and especially during and immediately after school hours. The qualifications for this volunteer role are: 1) At least three years working in any science (to include computer and data sciences, and engineering fields), or three years graduate study in such fields. 2) Willingness to obtain a Science is Elemental Slack account (at no cost to you) 3) Have some time during the day to monitor the Slack channel, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time. 4) Desire to help elementary school teachers instill a love for the sciences in their students. In your response to this opportunity, please indicate if you might be available, depending on scheduling, to help SIE run some tests of the system this summer. Organization: Science is Elemental, Inc. The nonprofit organization Science is Elemental (SIE) is looking for scientists eager to support elementary school teachers and spend a few hours a month (flexibly) answering teachers’ questions about their science curriculum. If desired (but not essential for volunteering), there will also be opportunities to speak (virtually or in-person) about your science or career to elementary school students. While some elementary school teachers are well-grounded in the sciences, most are not, as being so is not a requirement for a degree in elementary education, nor for being hired in most school systems. As a result, they may need science support from others to fully understand the material they are teaching. The goal of this project is to provide the scientific background teachers want to know so that they can better serve their students. We need some scientists now, to complete our testing, and then more once the school year starts. Once the network is live, we plan to provide the answers to teachers’ questions within one hour. Volunteers will use Slack to receive and answer questions. It is expected that each volunteer monitor Slack, when they have time, for questions being asked. In this manner, volunteers only provide their services when it is convenient for them to do so. Our goal is to have a sufficiently large network of scientist volunteers to allow coverage of the Slack channel for the entire day, and especially during and immediately after school hours. The qualifications for this volunteer role are: 1) At least three years working in any science (to include computer and data sciences, and engineering fields), or three years graduate study in such fields. 2) Willingness to obtain a Science is Elemental Slack account (at no cost to you) 3) Have some time during the day to monitor the Slack channel, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time. 4) Desire to help elementary school teachers instill a love for the sciences in their students. In your response to this opportunity, please indicate if you might be available, depending on scheduling, to help SIE run some tests of the system this summer. Organization: Science is Elemental, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Researcher/Writer with Let's Play AmericaLet's Play America is seeking a volunteer who is enthusiastic about connecting a nonprofit with sustainable funding! The nonprofit Let’s Play America is based in Takoma Park, Maryland. LPA’s mission is to increase opportunities for all people to enjoy play through partnering with communities, organizations, and individuals to create locally-inspired, playful events. LPA is looking for person(s) that enjoy looking for grants and writing grant proposals. Experience in writing grants is preferred, but not mandatory. LPA has received grants locally and nationally. The grant writer would work directly with the Executive Director. If you are interested in supporting LPA through grant research and writing, please email us at info@letsplayamerica.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Organization: Let's Play America Ltd Let's Play America is seeking a volunteer who is enthusiastic about connecting a nonprofit with sustainable funding! The nonprofit Let’s Play America is based in Takoma Park, Maryland. LPA’s mission is to increase opportunities for all people to enjoy play through partnering with communities, organizations, and individuals to create locally-inspired, playful events. LPA is looking for person(s) that enjoy looking for grants and writing grant proposals. Experience in writing grants is preferred, but not mandatory. LPA has received grants locally and nationally. The grant writer would work directly with the Executive Director. If you are interested in supporting LPA through grant research and writing, please email us at info@letsplayamerica.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Organization: Let's Play America Ltd Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20912 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Natural Sciences Education Board at Elevate the Future MD | STUDENTS WANTED (SSL)PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS. Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to increasing access to business and computer science education around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Natural Sciences Education Department, even subjects that are not extensively covered in MCPS curricula. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in the physical sciences, forensics, and/or medical sciences to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF SSL HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyDevelopers will create educational materials for natural sciences curricula. This includes slide presentations, example activities, and extension activities. The Natural Sciences Education Department may also host educational events and competitions, including but not limited to guest speaker seminars, pitch contests, and remote lab activities, for which developers are permitted to instruct. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and STEM literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification) 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS. Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to increasing access to business and computer science education around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Natural Sciences Education Department, even subjects that are not extensively covered in MCPS curricula. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in the physical sciences, forensics, and/or medical sciences to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF SSL HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyDevelopers will create educational materials for natural sciences curricula. This includes slide presentations, example activities, and extension activities. The Natural Sciences Education Department may also host educational events and competitions, including but not limited to guest speaker seminars, pitch contests, and remote lab activities, for which developers are permitted to instruct. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and STEM literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification) 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pillowcases for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. 2 pillowcases may receive 1 service hourPhoto courtesy of Sparkle Stories Help sew comfortable pillowcases for cancer patients of all ages. Our goal is to bring comfort and brightness to hospital rooms and treatment spaces—and as Madam Sew puts it, help "reduce the fear and stress associated with a hospital stay and [remind recipients] they are not defined by their illness." Priorities 100% cotton fabric that is pre-washed—please do not use scented detergents, dryer sheets, or fabric softenersPatterns and colors should be suitable for patients of all ages and genders, applicable at any time of the year (this means no references to holidays, please).Standard pillowcase size of 30 x 20 inches.We Do Not Accept Toddler pillowcasesFlannel fabricFabric with glitter or skullsAny fabric with religious themes or wordsRecommended Tutorials "Hot Dog" Pillowcase Video Tutorial (PDF Version)How to Make an English PillowcaseSimple Homemade PillowcasesHow to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. 2 pillowcases may receive 1 service hourPhoto courtesy of Sparkle Stories Help sew comfortable pillowcases for cancer patients of all ages. Our goal is to bring comfort and brightness to hospital rooms and treatment spaces—and as Madam Sew puts it, help "reduce the fear and stress associated with a hospital stay and [remind recipients] they are not defined by their illness." Priorities 100% cotton fabric that is pre-washed—please do not use scented detergents, dryer sheets, or fabric softenersPatterns and colors should be suitable for patients of all ages and genders, applicable at any time of the year (this means no references to holidays, please).Standard pillowcase size of 30 x 20 inches.We Do Not Accept Toddler pillowcasesFlannel fabricFabric with glitter or skullsAny fabric with religious themes or wordsRecommended Tutorials "Hot Dog" Pillowcase Video Tutorial (PDF Version)How to Make an English PillowcaseSimple Homemade PillowcasesHow to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tutor a Refugee in English (Online or In-Person)Starting over is hard. This is especially true for refugees who can never return to the countries they fled due to war and fear of persecution. At Solutions in Hometown Connections (SHC), we make newcomers feel welcome through programs that teach and connect. English and Citizenship Tutoring Program We look forward to hearing from you! Organization: Solutions in Hometown Connections Starting over is hard. This is especially true for refugees who can never return to the countries they fled due to war and fear of persecution. At Solutions in Hometown Connections (SHC), we make newcomers feel welcome through programs that teach and connect. English and Citizenship Tutoring Program We look forward to hearing from you! Organization: Solutions in Hometown Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant Writer and Researcher NeededSeeking individual who has experience and/or interest in grant writing and research for an established (and growing!) non-profit organization dedicated to providing yoga and mindfulness education services to schools and programs for babies through teens in the DMV. You will work closely with a member of our the Create Calm admin team, and you will be able to schedule your own hours/days and mostly work from home.
Organization: CREATE CALM INC Seeking individual who has experience and/or interest in grant writing and research for an established (and growing!) non-profit organization dedicated to providing yoga and mindfulness education services to schools and programs for babies through teens in the DMV. You will work closely with a member of our the Create Calm admin team, and you will be able to schedule your own hours/days and mostly work from home.
Organization: CREATE CALM INC Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20851 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mosaic Creative Writing Judges NeededVolunteer to Judge Creative Writing Are you a writer or enthusiastic reader? Do you want to help inspire the next generation of authors? Apply to serve as a judge for our Mosaic Creative Writing Program by February 9, 2026. Check out the FAQs below for a recap of our program and judging expectations. What is the contest? Mosaic is our creative writing program geared towards students who are enrolled in MCPS middle schools, between 6th – 8th grades. Students write on the topic of “My Culture” in the form of short story, poetry, or essay. Mosaic allows them to fully explore their feelings and cultural identity at home and in the classroom. What skills are needed? Judges are needed to evaluate students' written work, in the form of short story, poetry, or essay based on a provided rubric. Judges should be compassionate and open-minded readers with a firm grasp of grammar and appreciation for diversity in literature. Applicants should feel comfortable using technology for submitting scores and navigating the FOLMC website. Where does this take place? From the comfort of your home. Judges will download a .pdf file of entries and upload scores via the FOLMC website. What’s the timeline in 2025/6? Judges will be provided one grade of student entries on or about February 26th with scores being due to FOLMC by March 18th. If there is a tie, judges may be asked to read submissions from a different grade level to break the tie. Those entries would be provided by March 21st with scores being due March 27th. Each grade level is approximately 50 entries, including all three genres. Due to the varied length of entries it is impossible to determine the exact amount of time needed to read, judge, and submit scores, however, judges have frequently indicated they had enough time to complete all tasks and enjoyed the program immensely. Dates are approximate and can change based on current events. What are judges provided? Each judge is provided a password protected site at folmc.org with the scoring rubric, scoring grid, and student entries. Once judging is over, judges will be invited to attend the awards ceremony featuring a notable author and gifted a copy of the published anthology. Are previous judges permitted to participate again? Yes, we encourage previous judges to re-apply to participate. Organization: Friends Of The Library, Montgomery County Volunteer to Judge Creative Writing Are you a writer or enthusiastic reader? Do you want to help inspire the next generation of authors? Apply to serve as a judge for our Mosaic Creative Writing Program by February 9, 2026. Check out the FAQs below for a recap of our program and judging expectations. What is the contest? Mosaic is our creative writing program geared towards students who are enrolled in MCPS middle schools, between 6th – 8th grades. Students write on the topic of “My Culture” in the form of short story, poetry, or essay. Mosaic allows them to fully explore their feelings and cultural identity at home and in the classroom. What skills are needed? Judges are needed to evaluate students' written work, in the form of short story, poetry, or essay based on a provided rubric. Judges should be compassionate and open-minded readers with a firm grasp of grammar and appreciation for diversity in literature. Applicants should feel comfortable using technology for submitting scores and navigating the FOLMC website. Where does this take place? From the comfort of your home. Judges will download a .pdf file of entries and upload scores via the FOLMC website. What’s the timeline in 2025/6? Judges will be provided one grade of student entries on or about February 26th with scores being due to FOLMC by March 18th. If there is a tie, judges may be asked to read submissions from a different grade level to break the tie. Those entries would be provided by March 21st with scores being due March 27th. Each grade level is approximately 50 entries, including all three genres. Due to the varied length of entries it is impossible to determine the exact amount of time needed to read, judge, and submit scores, however, judges have frequently indicated they had enough time to complete all tasks and enjoyed the program immensely. Dates are approximate and can change based on current events. What are judges provided? Each judge is provided a password protected site at folmc.org with the scoring rubric, scoring grid, and student entries. Once judging is over, judges will be invited to attend the awards ceremony featuring a notable author and gifted a copy of the published anthology. Are previous judges permitted to participate again? Yes, we encourage previous judges to re-apply to participate. Organization: Friends Of The Library, Montgomery County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20850 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Career Planners for First-Generation College StudentsTo 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: Developing and practicing their professional “story” (how to answer the question: tell me about yourself) Re-tooling their resume(s) and LinkedIn profile Developing a professional networking strategy, including using LinkedIn Practicing/preparing for informational/networking interviews and job interviews Teaching best practices for creating cover letters Searching for relevant jobs or internships or employers to targetTraining (two 1.5 hour sessions) and support will be provided to explain the successful process we use to support our students in these efforts. Organization: Future Link 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: Developing and practicing their professional “story” (how to answer the question: tell me about yourself) Re-tooling their resume(s) and LinkedIn profile Developing a professional networking strategy, including using LinkedIn Practicing/preparing for informational/networking interviews and job interviews Teaching best practices for creating cover letters Searching for relevant jobs or internships or employers to targetTraining (two 1.5 hour sessions) and support will be provided to explain the successful process we use to support our students in these efforts. Organization: Future Link Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20850 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Website UpdateHelp with updating website with photos of events happening during the year (For example; Autism Awareness event that took place in April, 2025 International Festival that took place in April as well, Bowling Youth even that will take place in July, Poem recital etc). Criteria for Successful Completion of SSL Project: Website & Event Updates 1- Event should be posted on the website within one week of occurrence. 2- Hours Earned: 1.5 SSL hours per event update. 3- Content: Include photos/videos and a brief event description (1 paragraph). 4- Newsletter: Each event should be added to the monthly newsletter with a summary of 2-4 sentences. 5- Quality: Content must be clear, error-free, with consistent formatting. 6- Verification: Submit SSL form with supervisor approval and link/screenshot of the post. 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. Organization: Luganda Academy Help with updating website with photos of events happening during the year (For example; Autism Awareness event that took place in April, 2025 International Festival that took place in April as well, Bowling Youth even that will take place in July, Poem recital etc). Criteria for Successful Completion of SSL Project: Website & Event Updates 1- Event should be posted on the website within one week of occurrence. 2- Hours Earned: 1.5 SSL hours per event update. 3- Content: Include photos/videos and a brief event description (1 paragraph). 4- Newsletter: Each event should be added to the monthly newsletter with a summary of 2-4 sentences. 5- Quality: Content must be clear, error-free, with consistent formatting. 6- Verification: Submit SSL form with supervisor approval and link/screenshot of the post. 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. Organization: Luganda Academy Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20904 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Digital Media InternFourNineFive Legacy Volleyball Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal growing boys volleyball by affording players from families with limited financial resources opportunities to play. We are looking for student volunteers to serve as Marketing & Social Media Managers to help develop social media marketing content and campaigns to increase visibility, engagement, and community involvement. This internship is designed specifically for students eager to explore the world of media production, content creation, social media, communications or marketing. Responsibilities: Assist in the production of multimedia content such as videos and social media posts. Participate in brainstorming sessions for content ideas and campaign strategies. Help with editing tasks for videos and audio content. Support the social media team in content scheduling and community engagement efforts. Qualifications: A qualified candidate has excellent communication skills, is technology savvy, can work independently, and interested in working for a 501c3 nonprofit. Candidates must have access to a computer and reliable internet access. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Knowledge of social media eg Facebook, Twitter/X, Linked In and Instagram plus blogs and other communication platforms, a plus. Familiarity with the sport of volleyball. Comfort working or learning Google Suite including: Google Docs, Forms etc. This role is best for a very creative self-starter who has ability and initiative to work independently from home. We will award SSL hours according to the following equivalency: 1 marketing collateral created (e.g., flyer, brochure, etc.) = 2 SSL hours 1 social media post = 1 hour 1 marketing video created = 4 SSL hours Volunteers will also attend check-in meetings with our core team through a virtual platform (Google Meet) using their personal/private accounts and SSL hours will also be granted for meetings (1 meeting hour = 1 SSL hour). Please keep a log of all hours completed. If you are interested in the position, please email sara@495volleyball.org Additional Information Regarding Opportunity: Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student's parent/guardian. 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. 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. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times. The nonprofit supervisor will 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. Organization: FourNineFive Legacy Volleyball FourNineFive Legacy Volleyball Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal growing boys volleyball by affording players from families with limited financial resources opportunities to play. We are looking for student volunteers to serve as Marketing & Social Media Managers to help develop social media marketing content and campaigns to increase visibility, engagement, and community involvement. This internship is designed specifically for students eager to explore the world of media production, content creation, social media, communications or marketing. Responsibilities: Assist in the production of multimedia content such as videos and social media posts. Participate in brainstorming sessions for content ideas and campaign strategies. Help with editing tasks for videos and audio content. Support the social media team in content scheduling and community engagement efforts. Qualifications: A qualified candidate has excellent communication skills, is technology savvy, can work independently, and interested in working for a 501c3 nonprofit. Candidates must have access to a computer and reliable internet access. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Knowledge of social media eg Facebook, Twitter/X, Linked In and Instagram plus blogs and other communication platforms, a plus. Familiarity with the sport of volleyball. Comfort working or learning Google Suite including: Google Docs, Forms etc. This role is best for a very creative self-starter who has ability and initiative to work independently from home. We will award SSL hours according to the following equivalency: 1 marketing collateral created (e.g., flyer, brochure, etc.) = 2 SSL hours 1 social media post = 1 hour 1 marketing video created = 4 SSL hours Volunteers will also attend check-in meetings with our core team through a virtual platform (Google Meet) using their personal/private accounts and SSL hours will also be granted for meetings (1 meeting hour = 1 SSL hour). Please keep a log of all hours completed. If you are interested in the position, please email sara@495volleyball.org Additional Information Regarding Opportunity: Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student's parent/guardian. 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. 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. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times. The nonprofit supervisor will 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. Organization: FourNineFive Legacy Volleyball Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: TikTok VolunteersAre you passionate about art and love creating fun, trend-savvy TikToks? Join our team as a Volunteer TikTok Creator! We’re looking for a creative individual to help us grow our presence on TikTok by producing engaging content centered around art, creativity, and community service. You'll help spotlight our projects, inspire others to volunteer, and keep our content fresh by hopping on trends and interacting with other creators. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours What you’ll do: Create short, engaging TikToks about art and volunteering Stay up-to-date with TikTok trends and adapt them to our mission Highlight our organization’s impact in fun and creative ways Interact with other creators, art communities, and volunteer-related content Not eligible for SSL Hours! Organization: We Are Artistic Are you passionate about art and love creating fun, trend-savvy TikToks? Join our team as a Volunteer TikTok Creator! We’re looking for a creative individual to help us grow our presence on TikTok by producing engaging content centered around art, creativity, and community service. You'll help spotlight our projects, inspire others to volunteer, and keep our content fresh by hopping on trends and interacting with other creators. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours What you’ll do: Create short, engaging TikToks about art and volunteering Stay up-to-date with TikTok trends and adapt them to our mission Highlight our organization’s impact in fun and creative ways Interact with other creators, art communities, and volunteer-related content Not eligible for SSL Hours! Organization: We Are Artistic Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Decorate bookmarks to support STM's literacy program for children in needPlease note: due to the overwhelming interest in this project there is a limit of 50 bookmarks. Please check out our other opportunities including coming out to pack produce for the families in need that we serve. Thanks! Small Things Matter's Crafting for Charity Program helps those in need with handmade items. We are looking for volunteers to help us decorate bookmarks as part of our literacy program for underserved children. We provide them with a choice of a brand new book and they also get to pick a handmade bookmark of their choice. Encouraging a lifelong love of reading can help these children succeed in school and in life. We would love to have individuals and groups help us by decorating bookmarks. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by decorating bookmarks. 5 decorated bookmarks = 1 SSL hour of service. Limit of 50 bookmarks. Instructions: NOTE: Please make 1 bookmark and send it for approval via email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com before making the rest. We want to ensure that each bookmark is made with care! Only decorate the front of the bookmark blank. We will be adding our logo to the back. Please do not submit them via our google form. (Please see the sample photo above of actual bookmarks made by students.) -Purchase bookmarks from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Gionello-Blank-Cardstock-Bookmarks-Pre-Punched/dp/B0DK488PQC/. Please note that you can also make your own bookmark blanks by purchasing cardstock and cutting them using a paper cutter to 6" x 2.5". If you choose to make your own blanks make sure that they are cut well and look professional. Do not punch holes at the top of the bookmarks if you are making them. -Please document your bookmark decorating by taking an action shot photo of them being made and a group shot of the finished items once you've finished decorating them! -Decorate the bookmarks either by using markers, stickers, paints, etc. Please do not include anything religious in either written words or pictures. Do NOT sign the bookmarks with your name, etc. Take a group shot of the finished items. -Make a log by write down the number of bookmarks made, and have your parent date and initial it. -Submit your photos and log via this google form AFTER you have delivered the bookmarks and sent an email to thesmallthingsmatter saying where you delivered them to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of the bookmarks you decorated and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. I will be sending out emails with your SSL form each Sunday. Please be patient. DROPOFF Completed bookmarks can be dropped off on any day (Monday-Sunday) at Small Things Matter, 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 from 6am-6pm. Please leave your items on our front porch. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: • Do I need to sign up? Send in 1 bookmark for approval. This bookmark should be reflective of the type of bookmark you will be making. If you get something approved it is expected that the remaining bookmarks will be of similar quality. • Is there a limit to how many I make? 50 bookmarks • Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. • How will I receive my SSL hours? You will receive your SSL form via email once your service is complete and you have submitted your log and photos via the Google form. • We are helping over 2000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!! Please do not call me. Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. Organization: Small Things Matter Please note: due to the overwhelming interest in this project there is a limit of 50 bookmarks. Please check out our other opportunities including coming out to pack produce for the families in need that we serve. Thanks! Small Things Matter's Crafting for Charity Program helps those in need with handmade items. We are looking for volunteers to help us decorate bookmarks as part of our literacy program for underserved children. We provide them with a choice of a brand new book and they also get to pick a handmade bookmark of their choice. Encouraging a lifelong love of reading can help these children succeed in school and in life. We would love to have individuals and groups help us by decorating bookmarks. Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by decorating bookmarks. 5 decorated bookmarks = 1 SSL hour of service. Limit of 50 bookmarks. Instructions: NOTE: Please make 1 bookmark and send it for approval via email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com before making the rest. We want to ensure that each bookmark is made with care! Only decorate the front of the bookmark blank. We will be adding our logo to the back. Please do not submit them via our google form. (Please see the sample photo above of actual bookmarks made by students.) -Purchase bookmarks from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Gionello-Blank-Cardstock-Bookmarks-Pre-Punched/dp/B0DK488PQC/. Please note that you can also make your own bookmark blanks by purchasing cardstock and cutting them using a paper cutter to 6" x 2.5". If you choose to make your own blanks make sure that they are cut well and look professional. Do not punch holes at the top of the bookmarks if you are making them. -Please document your bookmark decorating by taking an action shot photo of them being made and a group shot of the finished items once you've finished decorating them! -Decorate the bookmarks either by using markers, stickers, paints, etc. Please do not include anything religious in either written words or pictures. Do NOT sign the bookmarks with your name, etc. Take a group shot of the finished items. -Make a log by write down the number of bookmarks made, and have your parent date and initial it. -Submit your photos and log via this google form AFTER you have delivered the bookmarks and sent an email to thesmallthingsmatter saying where you delivered them to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSediZ90q8kB_AIIAK702rGYlGTPnq5z29zoFKiSbcggxaHDrg/viewform?usp=sf_link In order to receive SSL credit, you must submit both a photo of the bookmarks you decorated and your log of the amounts of the items. Please submit your work via the form only once. I will be sending out emails with your SSL form each Sunday. Please be patient. DROPOFF Completed bookmarks can be dropped off on any day (Monday-Sunday) at Small Things Matter, 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 from 6am-6pm. Please leave your items on our front porch. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: • Do I need to sign up? Send in 1 bookmark for approval. This bookmark should be reflective of the type of bookmark you will be making. If you get something approved it is expected that the remaining bookmarks will be of similar quality. • Is there a limit to how many I make? 50 bookmarks • Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES. • How will I receive my SSL hours? You will receive your SSL form via email once your service is complete and you have submitted your log and photos via the Google form. • We are helping over 2000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistance and are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. Thanks for understanding!!! Please do not call me. Please read the guidelines here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help. Thanks! Small Things Matter www.smallthingsmatter.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. Organization: Small Things Matter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Outreach Committee | STUDENTS WANTED (SSL)PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS. Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to increasing access to business and computer science education around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Outreach Committee. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in gaining exposure and getting trained to complete media, outreach, journalism, and public relations work.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Grades 6 - 12 Volunteers are expected to complete high-quality work that is done in a professional manner. This work must be submitted on time or in a reasonable period after the assigned date, especially for time-sensitive tasks. Additionally, volunteers are expected to attend all meetings on time and exercise good judgement when volunteering with ETF MD. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they directly supervised, as well as one hour per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Volunteer work can include contacting organizations, people, and schools to expand the chapter's audience and organize collaborations. Members of the Outreach Board may also draft emails and contact various press and media outlets for features on their publications. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend working on the chapter's public relations and outreach efforts, furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, and verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51: Student Service Learning Activity Verification.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 until schools resume normal status. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS. Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to increasing access to business and computer science education around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Outreach Committee. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in gaining exposure and getting trained to complete media, outreach, journalism, and public relations work.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Grades 6 - 12 Volunteers are expected to complete high-quality work that is done in a professional manner. This work must be submitted on time or in a reasonable period after the assigned date, especially for time-sensitive tasks. Additionally, volunteers are expected to attend all meetings on time and exercise good judgement when volunteering with ETF MD. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they directly supervised, as well as one hour per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Volunteer work can include contacting organizations, people, and schools to expand the chapter's audience and organize collaborations. Members of the Outreach Board may also draft emails and contact various press and media outlets for features on their publications. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend working on the chapter's public relations and outreach efforts, furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, and verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51: Student Service Learning Activity Verification.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 until schools resume normal status. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Financial Services & Grantwriting Staff | STUDENTS WANTED (SSL)PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Finance Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in finance, administration, or grantwriting to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyDevelopers will oversee the financial operations of the Maryland Chapter of Elevate the Future. This primarily includes grant writing to raise funds for programs, which requires strong persuasive writing skills and a passion for the mission and vision of Elevate the Future's educational programs. The Finance Department also periodically handles financial planning, budget review, and fundraising planning for the chapter. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Finance Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in finance, administration, or grantwriting to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyDevelopers will oversee the financial operations of the Maryland Chapter of Elevate the Future. This primarily includes grant writing to raise funds for programs, which requires strong persuasive writing skills and a passion for the mission and vision of Elevate the Future's educational programs. The Finance Department also periodically handles financial planning, budget review, and fundraising planning for the chapter. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Digital Marketing Team at Elevate the Future | STUDENTS WANTED (SSL)PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Marketing Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in programming and technology education to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicySocial Media Specialists will create promotional and marketing materials. This includes social media posts—primarily Instagram posts—and flyers and graphics for the chapter's educational programs in business and computer science. Interest in business and computer science is a plus but not required. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Marketing Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in programming and technology education to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicySocial Media Specialists will create promotional and marketing materials. This includes social media posts—primarily Instagram posts—and flyers and graphics for the chapter's educational programs in business and computer science. Interest in business and computer science is a plus but not required. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Computer Science Education Board at Elevate the Future | STUDENTS WANTED (SSL)PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its CS Education Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in programming and technology education to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyCurriculum developers will create educational materials for computer science curriculums. This includes slide presentations, example activities, and extension activities. The CS Education Department may also host educational events and competitions, including but not limited to guest speaker seminars, hackathons, and coding contests for which developers are permitted to instruct. Web developers will work with clients—small businesses—recording specifications, creating planning documentation, and using online web editorial tools to build web infrastructure for beneficiaries free of cost. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its CS Education Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in programming and technology education to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyCurriculum developers will create educational materials for computer science curriculums. This includes slide presentations, example activities, and extension activities. The CS Education Department may also host educational events and competitions, including but not limited to guest speaker seminars, hackathons, and coding contests for which developers are permitted to instruct. Web developers will work with clients—small businesses—recording specifications, creating planning documentation, and using online web editorial tools to build web infrastructure for beneficiaries free of cost. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Business Education Board at Elevate the Future MD | STUDENTS WANTED (SSL)PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Business Education Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in economics, entrepreneurship, the social sciences, and business education to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyDevelopers will create educational materials for business curricula. This includes slide presentations, example activities, and extension activities. The Business Education Department may also host educational events and competitions, including but not limited to guest speaker seminars, pitch contests, and entrepreneurship-oriented summer camps, for which developers are permitted to instruct. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM WITH YOUR PERSONAL (NON-MCPS EMAIL) AND THEN HIT RESPOND ABOVE. YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT COMPLETING BOTH TASKS.
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Elevate the Future is a U.S.-based student-led 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving digital and economic literacy around the world. We have 43 chapters in 18 countries with over 400 team members. Elevate the Future's Maryland Chapter seeks remote student volunteers for its Business Education Department. Applications are ongoing, and we encourage any students interested in economics, entrepreneurship, the social sciences, and business education to apply. ETF MD IS A CERTIFIED ISSUER OF MCPS STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING (SSL) HOURS. Initial appointment rank upon selection is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Volunteers with one year of active, high-quality service to Elevate the Future Maryland will automatically be promoted to Level 2 (senior) rank. Our Virtual Service PolicyDevelopers will create educational materials for business curricula. This includes slide presentations, example activities, and extension activities. The Business Education Department may also host educational events and competitions, including but not limited to guest speaker seminars, pitch contests, and entrepreneurship-oriented summer camps, for which developers are permitted to instruct. Quality work must be submitted before the deadline and done in a professional manner. Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised, as well as limited additional hours per week for asynchronous tasks they are assigned to. Service hours are defined as the time volunteers spend completing tasks assigned by their director in furthering the mission of Elevate the Future Maryland—working to achieve business and computer literacy for all. Service hours are tracked by our directors, who review the submitted evidence, maintain a log, verify student service on MCPS Form 560-51 (Student Service Learning Activity Verification), and submit them to President of Elevate the Future, Kathleen Li. 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 will not be asked to 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 be 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. Organization: Elevate the Future Maryland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20854 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tech CoachSilver Spring Village sustains a robust neighbors-helping-neighbors network that supports older adults who wish to live as independently as possible and be fully engaged in their community as they age. Our service area includes zip codes 20910, 20901, 20815 east of Rock Creek Park part of 20902 (Wheaton) east and south of Wheaton Regional Park as well as Kemp Mill. Through our Tech Coaching program, members of the Village receive one-to-one tutoring on technology devices. We are seeking Volunteers who will work with members to help them gain confidence in their use of technology. This role can be done either virtually or in person depending on what the member and coach decide. Along with the orientation/training that all volunteers receive, Tech Coaches receive a training specific to this activity. Volunteering with Silver Spring Village is flexible, you can spend as much or as little time as your schedule permits. Village volunteers must undergo a criminal background screening and attend an orientation/training session before volunteering. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Vanessa Ripps at vanessa.ripps@silverspringvillage.org Organization: Silver Spring Village, Inc. Silver Spring Village sustains a robust neighbors-helping-neighbors network that supports older adults who wish to live as independently as possible and be fully engaged in their community as they age. Our service area includes zip codes 20910, 20901, 20815 east of Rock Creek Park part of 20902 (Wheaton) east and south of Wheaton Regional Park as well as Kemp Mill. Through our Tech Coaching program, members of the Village receive one-to-one tutoring on technology devices. We are seeking Volunteers who will work with members to help them gain confidence in their use of technology. This role can be done either virtually or in person depending on what the member and coach decide. Along with the orientation/training that all volunteers receive, Tech Coaches receive a training specific to this activity. Volunteering with Silver Spring Village is flexible, you can spend as much or as little time as your schedule permits. Village volunteers must undergo a criminal background screening and attend an orientation/training session before volunteering. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Vanessa Ripps at vanessa.ripps@silverspringvillage.org Organization: Silver Spring Village, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20910 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2025-2026 SSL Projects sponsored by The Tacy FoundationDescription 2025-2026 ongoing SSL Opportunities for youth sponsored by The Tacy Foundation Here is a list of many different In-Person and remote opportunities that you are invited to choose this school year: Find, learn, and play all styles of music that have great meaning for the seniors (songs from 1940’s to 1990’s). Bring them to senior facilities and to hospitals during the Winter season, including Holidays in December-May. Use the time you would ordinarily spend practicing your regular songs to learn at least one or two of seniors’ favorite songs. You will be really surprised by the appreciation from seniors and hospital visitors. They will smile and hum the tunes when they hear their favorite music from bygone years. Add winter and holiday repertoire to your list of music: music of their youth will be so very uplifting to them. You will be (1) performing these songs in-person, (2) and/or making a video of the songs you have learned (public domain only for videos) to place on the Playlist for hospitals. Send to: recording.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. MCPS requires that students earn SSL hours for the time spent performing (or recording), not for the time spent practicing or rehearsing. Design Seasonal Cards for hospital patients and seniors. Make these generic to be received by any of the recipients above. Due date TBD. When we ship QR code Cards, we will place your message and card in the box for the hospitals where we play live music: Holy Cross Silver Spring, Holy Cross Germantown, Walter Reed NMMC Fisher Houses, National Institutes of Health, Suburban Hospital (Hopkins), Sibley Memorial Hospital (Hopkins). Frederick Health, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, and Howard General Hospital (Hopkins). You will need paper and paint/crayons/colored pencils for this. Whatever art supplies you have will be fine. Make these cards generic without reference to religious belief. Hospitals request this. (1 SSL hour for 15 cards). Write to: cards.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com for information and answer to your questions.Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.Make and send your music video of music (nonreligious) on YouTube. We will offer your music to the Activity Directors (of seniors facilities) as Virtual Live Performance. You are allowed to speak clearly your message to seniors: “Thank you for all that you have done for the community. I would like to play this song for you now.....” Send to recording.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. The length of the video should be 15-20 minutes of music at least. 1 SSL hour per completed, accepted, and uploaded Video. Write (and or) illustrate a particular memorable moment when you played music at a hospital. Perhaps someone came up to you and thanked you. Maybe a family had just heard a very sad prognosis, or a family was happily bringing home a newborn baby, a family was bringing home a loved one from a hospital stay. As they always do, they stopped to hear your music. Another time, perhaps you saw people enter the lobby through the big doors and turn toward the music and sigh a deep breath of hope and courage. Write a descriptive piece on this. Holidays and birthdays are very mixed. They are markers of family traditions with joys and sorrows. Your writing may bring peace of mind to someone in a senior facility or a hospital who cannot express the sadness or the despair or the joy of a surprise visit of a loved one. Stories are the best medicine for reminding us of the inestimable value of paying forward our hope for others through music. (1 SSL hour). Send to volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com and/or thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.) 5. Write about your Piano Pals® or Guitar Pals® or Reading Express® Your Reflections may be about a particular life lesson that you taught this fall or last year during the holiday season. Tell about how your young student saw the world of holidays through his or her eyes. Your writing may reflect (1) a change in your idea of community service, (2) what you discovered that you did not know before you taught (Write about this in regard to the children whom you are serving), and/or (3) the importance of music in the lives of the children you are working with. It may include a particularly difficult challenge that you faced or are facing in working with children. The piece may be about how you discovered a side of yourself you had not known before these music classes. Relate how you would like to take what you learned into the world to share with others and to serve again. (1 SSL hour after it is published online or in the Newsletter). Send to volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.comand/or thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. The Reading Express Virtual Library: Make a video recording of a children's book, a fairy tale, or Your Own Storybook. Show the pictures on the camera as you read the book. No matter how difficult life becomes and how trapped a child feels, he or she can go anywhere in the universe with a book or story. Reading to a child can take him anywhere, bring her hope and joy in any life situation. BE SURE THE STORY IS IN PUBLIC DOMAIN or contact the publisher directly first to receive written permission to make a video of the story. (1 hour SSL) Write to reading.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. See the separate Listing for Live Music In-Person for 26 senior facilities and for 7 hospitals in the Nation's Capital Area. Volunteer to bring your music as often as you are able!See separate Listings for:Piano Pals for Elementary school children, Guitar Pals for Elementary school children, and Piano Pals for Seniors. Look for Summer Training sessions (coming in July) for new volunteers. Experienced mentors will teach new volunteers.
Student participation in the above service projects is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. The above service activities are designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. Consent Forms for Virtual Learning by 501(c)(3) organizations (The Tacy Foundation) must be signed by the parent prior to enrollment. No exceptions.
Organization: The Tacy Foundation, Inc. Description 2025-2026 ongoing SSL Opportunities for youth sponsored by The Tacy Foundation Here is a list of many different In-Person and remote opportunities that you are invited to choose this school year: Find, learn, and play all styles of music that have great meaning for the seniors (songs from 1940’s to 1990’s). Bring them to senior facilities and to hospitals during the Winter season, including Holidays in December-May. Use the time you would ordinarily spend practicing your regular songs to learn at least one or two of seniors’ favorite songs. You will be really surprised by the appreciation from seniors and hospital visitors. They will smile and hum the tunes when they hear their favorite music from bygone years. Add winter and holiday repertoire to your list of music: music of their youth will be so very uplifting to them. You will be (1) performing these songs in-person, (2) and/or making a video of the songs you have learned (public domain only for videos) to place on the Playlist for hospitals. Send to: recording.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. MCPS requires that students earn SSL hours for the time spent performing (or recording), not for the time spent practicing or rehearsing. Design Seasonal Cards for hospital patients and seniors. Make these generic to be received by any of the recipients above. Due date TBD. When we ship QR code Cards, we will place your message and card in the box for the hospitals where we play live music: Holy Cross Silver Spring, Holy Cross Germantown, Walter Reed NMMC Fisher Houses, National Institutes of Health, Suburban Hospital (Hopkins), Sibley Memorial Hospital (Hopkins). Frederick Health, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, and Howard General Hospital (Hopkins). You will need paper and paint/crayons/colored pencils for this. Whatever art supplies you have will be fine. Make these cards generic without reference to religious belief. Hospitals request this. (1 SSL hour for 15 cards). Write to: cards.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com for information and answer to your questions.Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.Make and send your music video of music (nonreligious) on YouTube. We will offer your music to the Activity Directors (of seniors facilities) as Virtual Live Performance. You are allowed to speak clearly your message to seniors: “Thank you for all that you have done for the community. I would like to play this song for you now.....” Send to recording.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. The length of the video should be 15-20 minutes of music at least. 1 SSL hour per completed, accepted, and uploaded Video. Write (and or) illustrate a particular memorable moment when you played music at a hospital. Perhaps someone came up to you and thanked you. Maybe a family had just heard a very sad prognosis, or a family was happily bringing home a newborn baby, a family was bringing home a loved one from a hospital stay. As they always do, they stopped to hear your music. Another time, perhaps you saw people enter the lobby through the big doors and turn toward the music and sigh a deep breath of hope and courage. Write a descriptive piece on this. Holidays and birthdays are very mixed. They are markers of family traditions with joys and sorrows. Your writing may bring peace of mind to someone in a senior facility or a hospital who cannot express the sadness or the despair or the joy of a surprise visit of a loved one. Stories are the best medicine for reminding us of the inestimable value of paying forward our hope for others through music. (1 SSL hour). Send to volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com and/or thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. Please do not include any personal information (full name, home address, phone number, email address, etc.) 5. Write about your Piano Pals® or Guitar Pals® or Reading Express® Your Reflections may be about a particular life lesson that you taught this fall or last year during the holiday season. Tell about how your young student saw the world of holidays through his or her eyes. Your writing may reflect (1) a change in your idea of community service, (2) what you discovered that you did not know before you taught (Write about this in regard to the children whom you are serving), and/or (3) the importance of music in the lives of the children you are working with. It may include a particularly difficult challenge that you faced or are facing in working with children. The piece may be about how you discovered a side of yourself you had not known before these music classes. Relate how you would like to take what you learned into the world to share with others and to serve again. (1 SSL hour after it is published online or in the Newsletter). Send to volunteer.thetacyfoundation@gmail.comand/or thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. The Reading Express Virtual Library: Make a video recording of a children's book, a fairy tale, or Your Own Storybook. Show the pictures on the camera as you read the book. No matter how difficult life becomes and how trapped a child feels, he or she can go anywhere in the universe with a book or story. Reading to a child can take him anywhere, bring her hope and joy in any life situation. BE SURE THE STORY IS IN PUBLIC DOMAIN or contact the publisher directly first to receive written permission to make a video of the story. (1 hour SSL) Write to reading.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. thetacyfoundation@gmail.com. See the separate Listing for Live Music In-Person for 26 senior facilities and for 7 hospitals in the Nation's Capital Area. Volunteer to bring your music as often as you are able!See separate Listings for:Piano Pals for Elementary school children, Guitar Pals for Elementary school children, and Piano Pals for Seniors. Look for Summer Training sessions (coming in July) for new volunteers. Experienced mentors will teach new volunteers.
Student participation in the above service projects is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. The above service activities are designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home. Consent Forms for Virtual Learning by 501(c)(3) organizations (The Tacy Foundation) must be signed by the parent prior to enrollment. No exceptions.
Organization: The Tacy Foundation, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20875 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heart Pillows for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time.1 pillow may receive 1 service hour
Heart pillows are ideal for those who received surgical procedures near the underarm, and can act as a protective barrier between sensitive areas and the car seatbelt. Volunteers may choose to make sewn or crocheted heart-shaped pillows to show patients that we care! NOTE: We do NOT accept no-sew pillows. We welcome unisex colors and patterns (NO holiday or religious patterns, as noted in our project guidelines) and recommend a size of 9 x 9 inches, using cotton fabric for sewn pillows. For the safety of our recipients, please use new and unused materials.Please do not superglue pillows. Pillows must be sewn following the tutorials below, without stuffing coming out. Please feel free to Google to find other patterns. For volunteers seeking service hours: Photos prior to submissions are HIGHLY recommended to ensure quality work. Please email volunteer@kitstoheart.org with your photos. Materials Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you. Two pieces of fabric per pillow. Unisex designs for adults, animal patterns (e.g., dogs, cats), and male-specific patterns are greatly preferred! Poly-fil stuffing Scissors (fabric scissors are recommended) Pen or marker White paper to make a templateRecommended Tutorials Heart Pillow Pattern for Breast Cancer Patients How to Sew a Heart-Shaped Pillow (YouTube) Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer Video Tutorial Crochet a Heart PillowHow to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time.1 pillow may receive 1 service hour
Heart pillows are ideal for those who received surgical procedures near the underarm, and can act as a protective barrier between sensitive areas and the car seatbelt. Volunteers may choose to make sewn or crocheted heart-shaped pillows to show patients that we care! NOTE: We do NOT accept no-sew pillows. We welcome unisex colors and patterns (NO holiday or religious patterns, as noted in our project guidelines) and recommend a size of 9 x 9 inches, using cotton fabric for sewn pillows. For the safety of our recipients, please use new and unused materials.Please do not superglue pillows. Pillows must be sewn following the tutorials below, without stuffing coming out. Please feel free to Google to find other patterns. For volunteers seeking service hours: Photos prior to submissions are HIGHLY recommended to ensure quality work. Please email volunteer@kitstoheart.org with your photos. Materials Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you. Two pieces of fabric per pillow. Unisex designs for adults, animal patterns (e.g., dogs, cats), and male-specific patterns are greatly preferred! Poly-fil stuffing Scissors (fabric scissors are recommended) Pen or marker White paper to make a templateRecommended Tutorials Heart Pillow Pattern for Breast Cancer Patients How to Sew a Heart-Shaped Pillow (YouTube) Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer Video Tutorial Crochet a Heart PillowHow to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Council Member - 2026-26The Civic Circle has an opening on our Youth Council, a volunteer position that involves volunteering at Civic Circle events, promoting and supporting our organization as an ambassador in the community, and helping ensure that our programs are responsive to and relevant to Montgomery County’s youth. This is an outstanding opportunity for a high school or college student who has a passion for democracy issues and civic life, and would like to learn more about entrepreneurial leadership and nonprofit management. To learn more about The Civic Circle, visit www.theciviccircle.org. To apply, please contact Conner Barron at cbarron@theciviccircle.org. MCPS Student Service Learning Information: Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised. A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform before 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 be 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. Organization: The Civic Circle The Civic Circle has an opening on our Youth Council, a volunteer position that involves volunteering at Civic Circle events, promoting and supporting our organization as an ambassador in the community, and helping ensure that our programs are responsive to and relevant to Montgomery County’s youth. This is an outstanding opportunity for a high school or college student who has a passion for democracy issues and civic life, and would like to learn more about entrepreneurial leadership and nonprofit management. To learn more about The Civic Circle, visit www.theciviccircle.org. To apply, please contact Conner Barron at cbarron@theciviccircle.org. MCPS Student Service Learning Information: Students will earn hour-for-hour the amount of time serving when they are directly supervised. A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform before 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 be 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. Organization: The Civic Circle Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20910 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Refugee Youth MentorHelp welcome refugee youth to Maryland! Volunteers are paired with refugee youth (ages 16-24) to assist with career development and empowerment. Duties vary based on the goals and interests of the youth, but tend to focus on exploring career and educational opportunities, identifying career pathways, assisting with the job search and application process (resume, cover letter, application, interview), and setting short and long term goals. The goal of the mentorship is to allow the youth to have a mentor that can help navigate US systems, promote civic engagement and leadership opportunities, and provide guidance with various questions and ideas as they begin thinking about future careers or higher education. Mentors play an integral role in showing mentees the vast array of opportunities that may be available to them in the US, as well as supporting and empowering them to explore these opportunities. Volunteers are encouraged to meet youth outside of their homes at coffee shops or in public places. Time commitment: 10 hours per month for 6 months, although this time commitment is very flexible. If you are interested in using your knowledge of your community to help newcomers to Maryland, please respond! This opportunity may be virtually only, in person, or hybrid. Organization: Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area Help welcome refugee youth to Maryland! Volunteers are paired with refugee youth (ages 16-24) to assist with career development and empowerment. Duties vary based on the goals and interests of the youth, but tend to focus on exploring career and educational opportunities, identifying career pathways, assisting with the job search and application process (resume, cover letter, application, interview), and setting short and long term goals. The goal of the mentorship is to allow the youth to have a mentor that can help navigate US systems, promote civic engagement and leadership opportunities, and provide guidance with various questions and ideas as they begin thinking about future careers or higher education. Mentors play an integral role in showing mentees the vast array of opportunities that may be available to them in the US, as well as supporting and empowering them to explore these opportunities. Volunteers are encouraged to meet youth outside of their homes at coffee shops or in public places. Time commitment: 10 hours per month for 6 months, although this time commitment is very flexible. If you are interested in using your knowledge of your community to help newcomers to Maryland, please respond! This opportunity may be virtually only, in person, or hybrid. Organization: Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20770 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Committee Members for Fundraising GalaWe are seeking individuals, family members and parents who have a connection to Osteogenesis Imperfecta that will be interested in serving on the 2026 DC Fine Wines Gala Committee. This fundraiser includes dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions and a Fund the Mission moment. The committee will meet twice in person and will hold monthly meetings via Zoom. We need individuals who are willing to dedicate their time and effort to promoting awareness of osteogenesis imperfecta and contribute their talents and skills to a Gala committee. Organization: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation We are seeking individuals, family members and parents who have a connection to Osteogenesis Imperfecta that will be interested in serving on the 2026 DC Fine Wines Gala Committee. This fundraiser includes dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions and a Fund the Mission moment. The committee will meet twice in person and will hold monthly meetings via Zoom. We need individuals who are willing to dedicate their time and effort to promoting awareness of osteogenesis imperfecta and contribute their talents and skills to a Gala committee. Organization: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20878 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Opportunity - Researching Community OrganizationsVolunteers will be tasked with researching nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the DMV. As we collaborate with these organizations, we are learning about the services they provide, volunteer opportunities available, and vital resources to share with people in need. Volunteers will research the organizations, their contact info, and basic information about their projects. Another virtual research opportunity involves policy reforms in the DMV. As we strive to defend human rights, we are learning about organizations that are involved in the industry. Volunteers will research organizations involved in policy-making and the programs they implement to help the community.
Additional information for volunteers: - A student's parent/guarding 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/waive from the student's parent/guarding authorizing permission/release. - Student's 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. Organization: Hungry 4 Change Volunteers will be tasked with researching nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the DMV. As we collaborate with these organizations, we are learning about the services they provide, volunteer opportunities available, and vital resources to share with people in need. Volunteers will research the organizations, their contact info, and basic information about their projects. Another virtual research opportunity involves policy reforms in the DMV. As we strive to defend human rights, we are learning about organizations that are involved in the industry. Volunteers will research organizations involved in policy-making and the programs they implement to help the community.
Additional information for volunteers: - A student's parent/guarding 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/waive from the student's parent/guarding authorizing permission/release. - Student's 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. Organization: Hungry 4 Change Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20746 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Leadership Position AvailabilityNot approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0n7Z5rvWrzevmD6gBqPMYq6ZYvzWFqyYW-va05gEGP5NmjA/viewform?usp=header Want to gain some leadership experience with a registered Non-profit organization? Are you interested in becoming an officer for The HOPE Concert? Fill out the form! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at thehopeconcertmd@gmail.co Universal SSL hour opportunities (across all positions) Attending a concert event Setup time: 1 hour Concert: 1 hour Teardown time: 30 minutes Total: 2 hours and 30 minutes (2.5 hours) Other events We will match SSL hours for the amount of time that you physically spend at the event including setup time, the actual event time itself, and clean-up time. Will not likely exceed 3 hours per event. Vice President Creating a concert planning sheet Gathering information on all known performers (no more than 1 hour per planning sheet) Planning out a time, date, and location (no more than 1 hour per planning sheet) Total per planning sheet: 2 hours Writing grant applications Meetings completed to brainstorm for grants (1 hour each meeting, no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent writing the grant (no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent submitting the grant (no more than 1 hour total per grant) Total per grant: 7 hours Treasurer Writing grant applications Meetings completed to brainstorm for grants (1 hour each meeting, no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent writing the grant (no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent submitting the grant (no more than 1 hour total per grant) Total per grant: 7 hours Secretary NO SSL hours will be given for writing meeting minutes for weekly board meetings/assigning tasks on Slack Creating and maintaining the music tutoring schedule (1 hour every semester; there should be one new schedule created every semester) PR Manager Planning out the PR Schedule for the PR team Assigning each PR member to a specific task on a specific day, with a schedule that is made a month beforehand (2 hours) Creating the color coordination for each PR member (1 hour) One schedule should be created every two months Total per schedule: 3 hours Important Participation Guidelines: Supervision Requirements: Parental Approval: Account Usage: Direct Engagement: Session Hosting: Session Recording: Sharing of Media: Protection of Personal Information: Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL. Organization: The HOPE Concert Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0n7Z5rvWrzevmD6gBqPMYq6ZYvzWFqyYW-va05gEGP5NmjA/viewform?usp=header Want to gain some leadership experience with a registered Non-profit organization? Are you interested in becoming an officer for The HOPE Concert? Fill out the form! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at thehopeconcertmd@gmail.co Universal SSL hour opportunities (across all positions) Attending a concert event Setup time: 1 hour Concert: 1 hour Teardown time: 30 minutes Total: 2 hours and 30 minutes (2.5 hours) Other events We will match SSL hours for the amount of time that you physically spend at the event including setup time, the actual event time itself, and clean-up time. Will not likely exceed 3 hours per event. Vice President Creating a concert planning sheet Gathering information on all known performers (no more than 1 hour per planning sheet) Planning out a time, date, and location (no more than 1 hour per planning sheet) Total per planning sheet: 2 hours Writing grant applications Meetings completed to brainstorm for grants (1 hour each meeting, no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent writing the grant (no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent submitting the grant (no more than 1 hour total per grant) Total per grant: 7 hours Treasurer Writing grant applications Meetings completed to brainstorm for grants (1 hour each meeting, no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent writing the grant (no more than 3 hours total per grant) Time spent submitting the grant (no more than 1 hour total per grant) Total per grant: 7 hours Secretary NO SSL hours will be given for writing meeting minutes for weekly board meetings/assigning tasks on Slack Creating and maintaining the music tutoring schedule (1 hour every semester; there should be one new schedule created every semester) PR Manager Planning out the PR Schedule for the PR team Assigning each PR member to a specific task on a specific day, with a schedule that is made a month beforehand (2 hours) Creating the color coordination for each PR member (1 hour) One schedule should be created every two months Total per schedule: 3 hours Important Participation Guidelines: Supervision Requirements: Parental Approval: Account Usage: Direct Engagement: Session Hosting: Session Recording: Sharing of Media: Protection of Personal Information: Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL. Organization: The HOPE Concert Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Social Media Campaign AssistantHelp Us Spotlight Everyday Impact!
The CORE Foundation is looking for passionate, community-minded volunteers to support our upcoming digital campaign, #WhyImSignificant — a movement that celebrates the power of small, positive actions in making meaningful change. Volunteer Role: Campaign Content Collector What You'll Do: ● Engage your friends, family, classmates, or community members ● Invite them to share short stories, videos, or photos of how they give back ● Help gather and submit this content to be featured in the campaign ● Conduct brief interviews What We’re Looking For: ● Strong communication and outreach skills ● Passion for community impact and storytelling ● Comfortable using social media or messaging apps to collect responses ● Reliable, enthusiastic, and organized Time Commitment: 5–10 hours total (flexible schedule) Why Volunteer? ● Be part of a campaign that uplifts voices and inspires change ● Earn volunteer hours (great for school or community service) ● Help show that significance isn’t about status—it’s about impact! Interested? Email us at infol@corefoundationmc.org or DM us on Instagram @thecore_foundation to get started! This opportunity is not approved for SSL hours. Organization: The CORE Foundation Inc Help Us Spotlight Everyday Impact!
The CORE Foundation is looking for passionate, community-minded volunteers to support our upcoming digital campaign, #WhyImSignificant — a movement that celebrates the power of small, positive actions in making meaningful change. Volunteer Role: Campaign Content Collector What You'll Do: ● Engage your friends, family, classmates, or community members ● Invite them to share short stories, videos, or photos of how they give back ● Help gather and submit this content to be featured in the campaign ● Conduct brief interviews What We’re Looking For: ● Strong communication and outreach skills ● Passion for community impact and storytelling ● Comfortable using social media or messaging apps to collect responses ● Reliable, enthusiastic, and organized Time Commitment: 5–10 hours total (flexible schedule) Why Volunteer? ● Be part of a campaign that uplifts voices and inspires change ● Earn volunteer hours (great for school or community service) ● Help show that significance isn’t about status—it’s about impact! Interested? Email us at infol@corefoundationmc.org or DM us on Instagram @thecore_foundation to get started! This opportunity is not approved for SSL hours. Organization: The CORE Foundation Inc Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20874 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fabric Tissue Holders for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Photo courtesy of OnlineFabricStore 4 tissue holders may receive 1 service hourHelp sew fabric tissue holders to provide comfort and care for cancer patients. These handmade holders offer a personal, thoughtful touch—helping to brighten the hospital or treatment environment and reminding patients that they are supported and not alone during their journey. Designed to fit standard travel-size tissue packs, these holders are made using basic sewing techniques and minimal materials—making them perfect for beginners. Recommended Materials Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you. Cotton fabric (main fabric and lining fabric—have fun with pattern mixing, especially if you have fabric scraps!) Matching thread Sewing pins Fabric scissors Sewing machine Iron and ironing board Tissue packsRecommended Tutorials How to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Photo courtesy of OnlineFabricStore 4 tissue holders may receive 1 service hourHelp sew fabric tissue holders to provide comfort and care for cancer patients. These handmade holders offer a personal, thoughtful touch—helping to brighten the hospital or treatment environment and reminding patients that they are supported and not alone during their journey. Designed to fit standard travel-size tissue packs, these holders are made using basic sewing techniques and minimal materials—making them perfect for beginners. Recommended Materials Kits to Heart earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, which supports our mission at no extra cost to you. Cotton fabric (main fabric and lining fabric—have fun with pattern mixing, especially if you have fabric scraps!) Matching thread Sewing pins Fabric scissors Sewing machine Iron and ironing board Tissue packsRecommended Tutorials How to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Crochet Animals for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kits to Heart (@kitstoheart) 2 mini crochet animals may receive 1 service hour1 larger crochet animal may receive 1 service hour Help craft soft, colorful amigurumi creatures for patients undergoing cancer treatments. These thoughtful gifts not only brighten the patients' days but also serve as a symbol of care and encouragement during a challenging time. Please feel free to add keychains to the mini crochet creatures! In terms of sizing, the mini crochet animals should be about the size of the palm of your hand, while the larger crochet animals may be the size of the hand itself. Due to the size limitations of our care kits, we will not be able to accept crochet animals larger than the size of an average adult hand. Thanks for your understanding and support! Amigurumi Tutorials and Patterns: Browse free patterns Suggested YouTube Tutorials (feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.) : bird, popping mushroom, flower, whale, pig, strawberry and cherry, Pop-Tart, coffee mug, star and moon, bunny (may receive 2 SSL hours), mochi bunny, duck, turtle, stingray Tutorials for keychains: baby chick, butterfly, fried egg Crochet Instagram accounts for reference: @yarngles @jnw.crochet @velvetblueberrycoRecommended Materials Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (any colors) Loops and Threads yarn Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn and Toucan yarnHow to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kits to Heart (@kitstoheart) 2 mini crochet animals may receive 1 service hour1 larger crochet animal may receive 1 service hour Help craft soft, colorful amigurumi creatures for patients undergoing cancer treatments. These thoughtful gifts not only brighten the patients' days but also serve as a symbol of care and encouragement during a challenging time. Please feel free to add keychains to the mini crochet creatures! In terms of sizing, the mini crochet animals should be about the size of the palm of your hand, while the larger crochet animals may be the size of the hand itself. Due to the size limitations of our care kits, we will not be able to accept crochet animals larger than the size of an average adult hand. Thanks for your understanding and support! Amigurumi Tutorials and Patterns: Browse free patterns Suggested YouTube Tutorials (feel free to make other animals, plants, fruits, etc.) : bird, popping mushroom, flower, whale, pig, strawberry and cherry, Pop-Tart, coffee mug, star and moon, bunny (may receive 2 SSL hours), mochi bunny, duck, turtle, stingray Tutorials for keychains: baby chick, butterfly, fried egg Crochet Instagram accounts for reference: @yarngles @jnw.crochet @velvetblueberrycoRecommended Materials Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (any colors) Loops and Threads yarn Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn and Toucan yarnHow to Submit Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received! 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food and Supply Drive for Cancer PatientsFounded by a three-time cancer survivor, Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Help us gather supplies needed to help patients through their cancer treatments. As with our other opportunities, the items contributed will be included in our cancer care kits that are delivered nationwide to those undergoing cancer treatments. You may shop directly using our Amazon Wish List, and/or organize your own food and supply drive for the items below. While the links are directed to suggested brands, other brands are welcome. Thank you! High-Priority Items Currently Needed: Hand sanitizers Eco-friendly dental kits, including bamboo toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste Allergy-friendly protein bars Tissue packs Flavored water enhancer Disposable face masks Ginger chews (to help reduce nausea) Please see more items on our Amazon Wish List Getting Started:To organize a food and supply drive for Kits to Heart’s recipients, please follow these steps: Decide on a few locations and times to allow people to drop off items. Consider reaching out to local businesses, schools, and other organizations to help. Share your collection drive using text, email, Facebook, Nextdoor, and other channels that work best for you. Let people know why you are holding this drive, and where and how they can contribute. Motivate people to donate by sending reminders about the deadlines and setting goals for the items collected and the number of participants! (Optional) Share a photo on social media and tag @kitstoheart! Show off your work in action! Deliver the items collected. After your drive is over, please stop by to leave items at the front door at any time. The address: 6941 Crossfield Ct. Clarksville, MD 21029.If you are asked about monetary donations, please direct them to our website at kitstoheart.org. For any further questions, concerns, or ideas, please reach out to Sonia at sonia@kitstoheart.org. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL. Organization: Kits to Heart Founded by a three-time cancer survivor, Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Help us gather supplies needed to help patients through their cancer treatments. As with our other opportunities, the items contributed will be included in our cancer care kits that are delivered nationwide to those undergoing cancer treatments. You may shop directly using our Amazon Wish List, and/or organize your own food and supply drive for the items below. While the links are directed to suggested brands, other brands are welcome. Thank you! High-Priority Items Currently Needed: Hand sanitizers Eco-friendly dental kits, including bamboo toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste Allergy-friendly protein bars Tissue packs Flavored water enhancer Disposable face masks Ginger chews (to help reduce nausea) Please see more items on our Amazon Wish List Getting Started:To organize a food and supply drive for Kits to Heart’s recipients, please follow these steps: Decide on a few locations and times to allow people to drop off items. Consider reaching out to local businesses, schools, and other organizations to help. Share your collection drive using text, email, Facebook, Nextdoor, and other channels that work best for you. Let people know why you are holding this drive, and where and how they can contribute. Motivate people to donate by sending reminders about the deadlines and setting goals for the items collected and the number of participants! (Optional) Share a photo on social media and tag @kitstoheart! Show off your work in action! Deliver the items collected. After your drive is over, please stop by to leave items at the front door at any time. The address: 6941 Crossfield Ct. Clarksville, MD 21029.If you are asked about monetary donations, please direct them to our website at kitstoheart.org. For any further questions, concerns, or ideas, please reach out to Sonia at sonia@kitstoheart.org. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Decorated Art Journals for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Decorate beautiful journals that recipients would be able to use as appointment planners, symptom trackers, or simply coloring books. The covers and perhaps a few pages inside could be spaces for volunteers to draw outlines or artwork, write inspiring messages, etc. As of August 11, 2023, we ONLY accept decorated store-bought journals for service hours, but not composition notebooks. The outside covers should be decorated with art and/or inspiring quotes. At least one of the inside pages should also be decorated with calendars, activity or coloring pages, inspiring messages, etc. Using only stickers or decorative tape is not acceptable for service hours. Hand-bound journals are always welcome but will not be eligible for service hours. Priorities Well-decorated journals for both adult and pediatric patients of any gender to use as portable notebooks, coloring books, and/or appointment planners. Bullet journaling is welcome! Artwork, hand-lettering, drawings, and weekly or monthly calendar pages, with encouraging messages Suitable to fit inside a 12 x 10 x 4-inch boxWe Do Not Accept Hand-bound journals for service hours (still accepted if not requesting hours) Stapled journals Composition notebooks Folded construction paper Undecorated store-bought journals for service hours Journals made with foldersRecommended Blank Journals 24-Pack Blank Notebooks 24-Pack Large Blank Notebook 8.5x11 Unlined Journals 15-Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, 60 Lined Blank Pages Travel Journal 24-Pack Blank Journals Bulk Set, Small Kraft Paper Notebooks 24-Pack Blank Books, Unlined Pocket Size Notebook Bulk SetPlease review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer For Students: If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must decorate at least 4 journals for quality completion of the service project. Every 4 decorated journals may receive 1 SSL hour. There is no maximum number of hours for this activity. Getting StartedPlease visit this link for more details and guidance. If you have any further questions, please reach out to volunteer@kitstoheart.org. Safety FirstSafety is paramount. Please follow these precautions: 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. 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Decorate beautiful journals that recipients would be able to use as appointment planners, symptom trackers, or simply coloring books. The covers and perhaps a few pages inside could be spaces for volunteers to draw outlines or artwork, write inspiring messages, etc. As of August 11, 2023, we ONLY accept decorated store-bought journals for service hours, but not composition notebooks. The outside covers should be decorated with art and/or inspiring quotes. At least one of the inside pages should also be decorated with calendars, activity or coloring pages, inspiring messages, etc. Using only stickers or decorative tape is not acceptable for service hours. Hand-bound journals are always welcome but will not be eligible for service hours. Priorities Well-decorated journals for both adult and pediatric patients of any gender to use as portable notebooks, coloring books, and/or appointment planners. Bullet journaling is welcome! Artwork, hand-lettering, drawings, and weekly or monthly calendar pages, with encouraging messages Suitable to fit inside a 12 x 10 x 4-inch boxWe Do Not Accept Hand-bound journals for service hours (still accepted if not requesting hours) Stapled journals Composition notebooks Folded construction paper Undecorated store-bought journals for service hours Journals made with foldersRecommended Blank Journals 24-Pack Blank Notebooks 24-Pack Large Blank Notebook 8.5x11 Unlined Journals 15-Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, 60 Lined Blank Pages Travel Journal 24-Pack Blank Journals Bulk Set, Small Kraft Paper Notebooks 24-Pack Blank Books, Unlined Pocket Size Notebook Bulk SetPlease review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer For Students: If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must decorate at least 4 journals for quality completion of the service project. Every 4 decorated journals may receive 1 SSL hour. There is no maximum number of hours for this activity. Getting StartedPlease visit this link for more details and guidance. If you have any further questions, please reach out to volunteer@kitstoheart.org. Safety FirstSafety is paramount. Please follow these precautions: 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. 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 21029 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Crochet/Knit Hats for Cancer PatientsKits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Help keep patients warm with thoughtfully made crochet and knit hats! These are especially important during trips to the hospital and to shield from colder weather. Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer 1 hat may be eligible for 1.5 service hours 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time. Help keep patients warm with thoughtfully made crochet and knit hats! These are especially important during trips to the hospital and to shield from colder weather. Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer 1 hat may be eligible for 1.5 service hours 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. Organization: Kits to Heart Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Animal Rescue Social Media Postings-RemotePost the rescued pets photos and/or text about the pets on social media platforms like facebook, youtube, and Petfinder. Organization: Pep's Pals Rescue Post the rescued pets photos and/or text about the pets on social media platforms like facebook, youtube, and Petfinder. Organization: Pep's Pals Rescue Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Playful VolunteersLet's Play America is a nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD. We believe that everyone deserves to play! If you love to play and see the value in people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds having the opportunity to play please consider how you can volunteer your talents and time to support our mission: to increase opportunities for all people to enjoy play through partnering with communities, organizations, and individuals to create locally-inspired, playful events. LPA is looking for individuals who value play and would enjoy working behind the scenes to prepare for Play Days and other play events. You would also join us at these events in person. We are in need of people with computer skills, assisting with a variety of tasks from helping our executive director write articles, edit articles, look for funders, and sponsors. We are looking for volunteers that are sixteen years of age and older. If you are in need of community service we will discuss your volunteer service with you prior to you starting. If you just wish to volunteer from as little as two hours a week or more please let us know. Reach out to info@letsplayamerica.org Organization: Let's Play America Ltd Let's Play America is a nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD. We believe that everyone deserves to play! If you love to play and see the value in people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds having the opportunity to play please consider how you can volunteer your talents and time to support our mission: to increase opportunities for all people to enjoy play through partnering with communities, organizations, and individuals to create locally-inspired, playful events. LPA is looking for individuals who value play and would enjoy working behind the scenes to prepare for Play Days and other play events. You would also join us at these events in person. We are in need of people with computer skills, assisting with a variety of tasks from helping our executive director write articles, edit articles, look for funders, and sponsors. We are looking for volunteers that are sixteen years of age and older. If you are in need of community service we will discuss your volunteer service with you prior to you starting. If you just wish to volunteer from as little as two hours a week or more please let us know. Reach out to info@letsplayamerica.org Organization: Let's Play America Ltd Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 20912 Allow Groups: No |