Description
Come help us celebrate the 4th of July in Takoma Park!
Small Things Matter will be participating in Takoma Park's Annual 4th of July Parade again this July. It is a big and wonderful event with lots of different groups marching. We are looking for energetic teen =and= adult volunteers who can help us give out fruit to the crowds as we walk throughout Takoma Park. We are trying to raise awareness about our Kokua Foods Program which provides 7000+ food insecure individuals with access to fresh fruits and vegetables as well as culturally important foods such as masa, rice, and beans.
Volunteers will earn 4 hours of community service hours.
- MCPS students will receive a signed SSL form after the parade
- non-MCPS students and adults needing a letter from us should contact us ahead of time so that we can have our letters on our letterhead ready at the end of the parade.
Duties include:
- smiling and waving to the crowds as we march
- handing out fruit to the children sitting on the edges of the parade
- having fun
Volunteers will be provided with a free tee and a hat.
Parade route:
It is basically a large U that meanders through Takoma Park
Signup here please:
https://forms.gle/PE6tPaSJGsDqtZEd6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Do I need to sign up? Yes, please fill in the google form above if you are interested.
- Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES.
- How will I receive my SSL hours? You will receive your SSL form at the end of the parade.
- We are helping over 7000 food insecure individuals 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
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.
