Small Things Matter does a variety of things in our community with our food, literacy, and crafting programs. We will be celebrating MLK Day on:
Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Event: Montgomery County Day of Service & Volunteer Fair
Place: Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center
Time: noon - 3:30pm (noon-1pm setup, 1-3pm event, 3-3:30pm cleanup)
We are looking for MS/HS students to come out and help Small Things Matter run our activity tables to make:
- Cups of Cheer for seniors
- Hygiene kits for families in need
- Snack Bags for food insecure children
- Friendship Bracelets to spread kindness in our community
Middle school and high school students are eligible to earn SSL hours by working onsite at Kindness Day. Community service hours are also available.
If you are interested in helping please fill in this google form:
https://forms.gle/SpstVszz5ssDZ6scA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need to sign up? Please send an email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com if you can. If you decide to join us last minute that's fine too, but knowing ahead of time will help us plan.
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Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES.
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How will I receive my SSL hours? You will receive your MCPS SSL form onsite when you volunteer. If you go to a different school then please bring a filled out form and I will sign it at the end of your shift.
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We are helping over 2000 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 have 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.
