Volunteer Research Aides will support the development of a 7-day First-Gen College Application Bootcamp curriculum for under-supported high school juniors. Volunteers will conduct structured research and content development to create educational documents, slide outlines, and briefing materials that will be used to deliver live Zoom workshops for first-generation, immigrant, and under-resourced students.
This role focuses on:
Researching college application processes, timelines, and best practices
Organizing information into clear frameworks
Building structured content outlines and slide drafts
Supporting curriculum design for student-facing education
This is a mission-driven project focused on closing information gaps that prevent capable students from accessing higher education opportunities.
SSL Hour Tracking & Verification Process
This opportunity is completed independently (no live supervision). Students submit completed work to the organization, and SSL hours are awarded based on approved deliverables—not self-reported time.
Completion Criteria
All projects must meet the outlined guidelines (quality standards, required components, and proper format).
Hour Equivalency
Hours are granted per approved deliverable:
1 approved outreach graphic = 1 SSL hour
1 approved tutoring resource packet (meets minimum requirements) = 2 SSL hours
5 verified student engagement messages prepared for organization representatives to send = 1 SSL hour
(Hours reflect reasonable time and effort per task.)
Submission & Review
Submit final work to the designated link or platform. SSL hours will be verified and approved by organization leadership after review and completion of the MCPS SSL Activity Verification Form.
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.
