Description: We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help out around our Montgomery County Warehouse, which takes in thousands of pounds of donated food, clothing, toys, household goods, diapers, and more each day. Volunteers will help with the following projects: organizing and displaying donations, helping to take inventory, cleaning and organizing our space, making grocery bags for home deliveries, helping to load and unload delivery vehicles, and more! This is a great opportunity for SSL hours, and children above 10 can participate as long as their parent/guardian accompanies anyone under 16.
AGE RESTRICTION: This is a great opportunity for children aged 10 and above to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 10-15, and if they arrive without one, their parent or guardian will be contacted. Volunteers aged 16 and above can participate independently without the presence of a parent or guardian.
Physical ability: While some of these tasks are physically strenuous, we have plenty of opportunities for folks who have physical limitations or other restrictions, and our warehouse is wheelchair accessible.
How to prepare: Volunteers should arrive wearing closed-toed shoes and clothing they can move around in and get dirty( NO CROCS ALLOWED). If you have any questions please send an email to mjoe@sowhatelse.org. Thank you!
We encourage you to sign up for any shift, even if you can't stay for the entire time. Simply inform the site lead upon arrival so our team can accommodate your schedule.
*To get to our warehouse for your report time, type "4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD" into your GPS. This will take you directly to the entrance of the parking lot. After you pull into the lot, please look for the yellow parking spots immediately to your right. You can park in any of the yellow parking spots in the lot. Parking is not permitted in front of Dogtopia and against the fence. To find our warehouse entrance, look for signs for "Dogtopia" and then keep walking; our warehouse is to the left of Dogtopia, directly around the corner. When you arrive please walk up the black ramp to the resource center, look for a staff person, and let them know you're there to volunteer.
Contact Person: Megan Joe | mjoe@sowhatelse.org | (240) 705 4345
Please feel free to contact Megan with any questions about our volunteer opportunities.
If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please notify us by emailing mjoe@sowhatelse.org or canceling your reservation. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely heavily on your support to help distribute over a million meals to families year-round. Thank you for making a difference
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
