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 service
1 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 these 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 soap
PLUS 2 sponges or a roll of paper towels
AND a kind note
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
