Small Things Matter serves food insecure families in Montgomery County. We also try to fill other needs in the community and as such are partnering with Giant Foods to bring COVID/Flu vaccinations to underserved individuals in Silver Spring.
We are looking for adult and student volunteers to help distribute produce and sign-in clients coming for COVID/Flu vaccinations at the HERS & St. Mark's Health Fair at 12621 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20902 on October 20, 2024 from 8am-4pm.
All vaccinations will be administered by Giant Pharmacists. Volunteers will not be in contact with any of the needles, vaccines, etc.
Volunteer duties include:
1) packing produce, giving 1 bag of produce per household
2) collecting forms, xeroxing IDs and insurance cards
There are 4 shifts to choose from:
Shift A: 8am-10am
Shift B: 10am-12am
Shift C: 12am-2pm
Shift D: 2pm-4pm
Teens and Adults are needed. You will earn 1 SSL hours or 1 community service hour for each hour you serve.
If you are interested in helping please send an email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com with the shifts you are available for.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Do I need to sign up? Yes, please send an email to thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com
- Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours - YES.
- 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.
- We are helping over 1500 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.
