Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Do you enjoy sewing? Do you want to help a grieving person? If so, please consider joining our CARE BEAR VOLUNTEER TEAM. We will provide volunteers with the materials and the pattern. We will support you along the way. You will meet the most amazing volunteers who share your desire to help others.

Memory Bears and Memory Pillows are made for grieving family members from cherished clothing of their loved one. For a grieving person to be able to hug the bear or pillow made from a clothing item worn by their loved on is deeply healing. Some bears might wear a special pin, earring or other item which was meaningful to the loved one who has passed. These bears are made to honor the memory of the loved one and provide a deep comfort to the grieving family members. We know how devastating the loss of a loved one is, these memory bears and pillows help in the grieving process. Capital Caring Health provides end of life care to all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. We are a non- profit who never turn anyone away based on ability to pay.

Patients and their families are located in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.

Please be an experienced sewer. You must complete a practice bear first. You will need be able to follow a pattern and comfortable using a variety of fabrics.

Crafters needed to make small size "red, white, blue" blankets for Veterans. Our veterans served our country and we are in need of these small lap robes to provide to hospice patients who are veterans.

The blankets can be quilted, knitted or crocheted in patriotic RED, WHITE and BLUE patterns/colors. We use these blankets to give veterans to show a small token of appreciation for their service.

This is a great project for a Scout Troop or a Crafting Club. Please consider sharing your talents with our veterans.

Any and all help is needed. These items truly make a huge difference to our veterans.

Join us virtually for a BluePrints orientation session and learn about opportunities on how you can help your community with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland!    If this is your first time volunteering with us or you're a returning volunteer interested in learning about our volunteer opportunities, join us virtually and discuss how you can support HFHMM. Orientation sessions are held virtually every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at noon.  Go to our volunteer website to sign-up for an upcoming BluePrints

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We are excited to announce our search for an experienced bookkeeping and administrative volunteer.  Following are opportunities for an Administrative Volunteer for Communities Together.  Hours can be flexible, but the volunteer should specify consistent day and times you are available each week.  Our needs are divided into bookkeeping and administrative tasks.  

Bookkeeping Opportunities

Administrative Opportunities

Candidates for this voluntary role should have the following:

We’re a local nonprofit organization committed to providing quality conflict resolution services for our community, and we’re looking for a talented visual media intern with fresh, creative ideas and an excellent eye for detail.

Looking for an Internship/ Volunteer Opportunity with Meaningful Impact?

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is looking for a Visual Media Intern to help us organize and develop visual outreach and education materials. Major responsibilities include:

1-pagers, online publications, slide decks and website

Requirements

Application Process

Visual Media Intern [Last Name, First Initial]

Sankofa Empowering Women in Ghana (SEWING) is an entrepreneurship and skills training fellowship program to combat child labor and female exploitation. It focuses on promoting sustainable educational and economic opportunities while also mitigating the detrimental environmental consequences caused by the fast-fashion industry. 

SEWING is affiliated with PeaceJam, an international peace organization that has mentored 1.3 million youth through the leadership of 14 Nobel Peace Laureates since its founding in 1996. Reaching thousands of people worldwide, SEWING has been featured at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and is built on an international network of partners, sponsors, and supporters from 5 continents and 23 countries.

Since it is a systemic issue, the child and female exploitation that SEWING addresses cannot just be solved by a few people; it takes a network of dedicated and passionate changemakers.

While this opportunity is not eligible for SSL hours, if you are interested in being a part of the change, building a more peaceful world, and expanding your international diplomacy skills, please fill out our application: https://tinyurl.com/sewingapp.

Email sewing@peacejam.org with any questions.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our team. We can't wait to get connected with you!

Sankofa Empowering Women in Ghana (SEWING) is an entrepreneurship and skills training fellowship program to combat child labor and female exploitation. It focuses on promoting sustainable educational and economic opportunities while also mitigating the detrimental environmental consequences caused by the fast-fashion industry. 

SEWING is affiliated with PeaceJam, an international peace organization that has mentored 1.3 million youth through the leadership of 14 Nobel Peace Laureates since its founding in 1996. Reaching thousands of people worldwide, SEWING has been featured at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and is built on an international network of partners, sponsors, and supporters from 5 continents and 23 countries.

Since it is a systemic issue, the child and female exploitation that SEWING addresses cannot just be solved by a few people; it takes a network of dedicated and passionate changemakers.

While this opportunity is not eligible for SSL hours, if you are interested in being a part of the change, building a more peaceful world, and expanding your international diplomacy skills, please fill out our application: https://tinyurl.com/sewingapp.

Email sewing@peacejam.org with any questions.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our team. We can't wait to get connected with you!

Photographer is needed to capture photos at food distributions, events and fundraisers.  Celestial Manna is faith based food recovery non profit based in Montgomery County Maryland.  The photographer will have fun while helping to improve the lives of food insecure families.  This position would be a great way for photographers or aspiring photographers to get involved and make a great impact. Events are located around the DMV area.  Requirements: professional camera, computer with reliable internet serivce and photo editing software.  Time committment is 2 to 4 hours a week.   

Celestial Manna is a faith based food recovery nonprofit.  This position accepts incoming calls for food assistance, potential volunteer inquiries, donors and people seeking information.  You will be the organization's first point of contact. This is an opportunity to help the community and make a big impact in the lives of the food insecure.

Volunteer Opportunity: Arbitrator trained or experienced in Common Ownership Communities  

The Montgomery County, MD Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) is seeking several public service-community oriented arbitrators interested in volunteering on an ongoing basis to help the CCOC with ongoing proceedings of legal administrative hearings for a quasi-judicial regulatory body. An excellent candidate would possess general expertise, knowledge, and experience in community association governance for homeowners’ associations, condominium associations and cooperatives. The volunteer will be required to review and interpret applicable Federal, Maryland & Local statues.  The volunteer will spearhead the hearing panel and will chair the panel together with two other volunteer commissioners.  The hearing panel chair will lead, contribute, and assist with the ruling on cases. 

A preferred candidate will be an active or retired judge, attorney, or qualified court mediator.  The arbitrator must conduct legal research and clearly draft enforceable decisions and orders (rulings).    

About the Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) 

Established in 1991, the Commission has several functions meant to increase property values and improve the quality of life in common ownership communities (“COC”s). These include: 

The Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) is committed to providing owners, tenants, residents, boards of directors, and management companies of self-governing residential communities with information, assistance, and impartial dispute resolution programs.  The CCOC provides these services to the public with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. 

Apply for the volunteer position.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Ramon Espin, COC Manager, at  ramon.espin@montgomerycountymd.gov with a brief description of your interest and your availability to serve on the hearing panel. Please write “CCOC Arbitrator Volunteer” in your subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  

Our Mission

The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to support survivors as they empower themselves, their families and communities wherever they are.

Our Vision

TASSC's vision is to see a torture free world.

One of the biggest challenges asylum seekers face as they rebuild their lives in the United States is finding meaningful employment.  Our hope is that with your help, TASSC survivors (also called “members”) can begin to see the light at the end of a very long tunnel toward their professional goals.

TASSC Career Development Program

We seek volunteers who are available to meet one on one with asylum-seekers to help them work toward their professional goals.

Volunteers Responsibilities, Qualifications and Benefits

We ask that volunteers are responsible for the following activities:

Member Services

Research and Marketing

Events and Programs

Administrative

We seek volunteers with the following qualifications: 

Our hope is that volunteers will benefit in ways including, but not limited to:

Schedule:

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to Mireille Makambo at mireille@tassc.org and complete a Volunteer Interest Form at www.tassc.org/volunteers.

The Grant Writer gathers data and documentation against grant guidelines and writes organized and compelling proposals to fulfill necessary requirements of financial grants from government departments, companies, foundations, and trusts.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation, the Grant Writer Director should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.

The Donor Relations Manager expands the relationship between the organization and donors, leading donor appreciation activities and project updates and communications, as well as tracking and maintaining the donor database.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week 

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails.

The Special Events Manager leads the planning and coordination of in-person fundraising events for the organization.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week during and surrounding special events [2-3 special events annually] (less during “off” times) 

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails. As the lead for special events, the Special Events Manager should be present to lead the events, as well as able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues regarding these events.

The Fundraising Manager leads the planning and coordination of fundraising events and activities, other than special events, for the organization.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week during and surrounding fundraising events [2-3 events annually] (less during “off” times) 

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails.

The Director of Development drives the fundraising and awareness strategy for the organization. The Director of Development prepares annual fundraising action plans based on the organization goals set by the Executive Director. The Director of Development leads the implementation of the fundraising strategy and manages the Development Team.

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Executive Director Team and the Development Team, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation for the Development Team, the Director of Development should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.

As Rukundo International is a small, growing organization, the Director of Development is expected to be a hands-on role, whereas all Development Team duties are expected to be performed by the Director of Development in the absence of other Development Team members. The Director of Development will have full support of the Executive Director and other Functional Directors.

Reports to the Executive Director

Accountable for the Community Outreach Manager, Special Events Manager, Fundraising Manager, and Donor Care Manager.

Job Description

The Board Members must be familiar with Rukundo International’s missions and remain up to date on the laws regarding the 501(c) status of non-profit organization, employee law, and other pertinent legal and financial information.

Principal Responsibilities

Qualifications

Time Commitment

10-15 hours/month, at leisure

Attendance at quarterly fundraising events

Quarterly Board Meetings

Purpose:  This position supports the lead grant writer for a prominent faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Qualifications

Duties:

Purpose:  This position supports the lead writer for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Qualifications

Duties:

Compensation

This position supports the Vice President of Communications for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food recovery non-profit.  This position helps plan and implement a social media engagement strategy, newsletters, and reports that enhance the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual.  

Duties include:

 Qualifications:

Maintain all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Strictly voluntary!

Looking for an experienced social media and content manager who believes in the MCAP  mission, and who can commit about 2 hours a month time.   You would work closely with the leadership team to shape and implement the MCAP media and outreach strategy.  There is an existing Facebook account with about 255 likes/followers. 

We may want to create other social media accounts and use them to update our followers on our activities, news , advocacy progress, training opprotunites, etc.

MCAP’s hope is to use social media to help achieve our objectives: to raise awareness and support of MCAP,  so as to mobilize followers to further the impact of MCAP through community education, engagement, fundraising, and advocacy.  Social media will also be utilized to alert followers of training opportunities. 

Skills desired - knowledge of best posting times, best ways to catch audience attention, best hashtags and keywords, and incorporating videos.

The Middle Eastern American Advisory Group  (MEAAG) is one of the ethnic advisory groups organized by the county's Office of Community Partnerships (OCP). MEAAG's mission is to embrace, bridge, and contribute to equity among our diverse communities. Our current members are immigrants or descendants of immigrants from around the broader Middle East, as well as Pakistan, and we are seeking wider representation of southwest Asian heritage. 

MEAAG's tasks include liaison with the County Executive and OCP Director on the needs and concerns of Middle Eastern Americans living and/or working in Montgomery County, including but not limited to advice regarding policy initiatives, budget priorities, economic and other partnership opportunities, and implementation of programs. MEAAG helps educate and bridge ME communities with the non-profit organizations and grant opportunities that are available in the county, e.g., availability of halal meat in MCPS cafeterias, education about Islamic holidays and culture, senior citizen services, and culturally appropriate music and arts programs via Strathmore, Sandy Spring Museum, the libraries and other organizations. We are driven by our communities' needs, from small business development to access to health care, and our members' skills and networks, and we welcome members with knowledge of graphic arts, ME performing arts, and other related skills. 

This position requires someone with good writing skills and adept at summarizing news articles. In the past, Microsoft Word has been used, then docs are saved into PDF form. It is helpful to include hot links to resources on the Internet. The newsletter is published quarterly, delivered electronically via email 3 times a year, and once a year, in the fall, in paper form. It is usually 4-6 pages long, with a few illustrations or graphics. See examples on our website,  http://mcap1.com/mcap/newsletters
Some of the sources for articles are drawn from social media, such as Facebook, so familiarity with FB is very helpful.
Desktop formatting expertise is also helpful.  

EWI engages short-term and long-term volunteers willing to contribute their skills and knowledge to help us empower female entrepreneurs and create an impact. Every year, over 200 volunteers support our mission to unlock the potential of women through the power of entrepreneurship.

Find out more about our positions, requirements, and how to apply below.

Willing to make a difference in empowering women through your leadership, business, and mentoring skills? Mentors are vital to the success of our women entrepreneurs. They provide guidance, support, and encouragement to women students to help them develop and launch micro-businesses. 

Time commitment: presence in  6 classes over 3 months, held on the weekdays in the evening. Length of a class: 2.5 hours.

Share practical experience, knowledge, and wisdom about business topics, including marketing, communication, managing people, using social media, public speaking, leadership skills, and running a business. We’re looking for people willing to share their personal experience, talk about failure, learned lessons, and how to create success in their businesses and their lives. Guest speakers are invited to present in the area of their expertise during one of our entrepreneurship program classes.

Time commitment: one time 2-3 hour commitment on the classes held weekdays in the evenings.

We are looking for experts in business and management to take up a role of the judges during our Business Pitch Celebration held at the end of our entrepreneurial programs. At the end of the program, EWI students showcase what they have learned during the program and graduate by presenting their business plans and pitching their businesses. Judges play an essential role in the process, through evaluating the pitches, providing valuable feedback on the business plans, and supporting young entrepreneurs on their journey of leading a successful business.

Time commitment: one-time 2.5-hour commitment during the Business Pitch celebration

Are you an experienced instructor with a passion for entrepreneurship and an appreciation of multicultural learners? Become an EWI Certified Entrepreneurship Trainer!

Trainers are vital to the success of our women entrepreneurs. They provide critical instruction, keep the classroom engaged and motivated, and ensure the success of all students to help them develop and launch micro-businesses. 

Time commitment: Attend all classes during the entrepreneurship program term (18 classes held twice a week over the course of 3 months). 

We are looking for a volunteer with grant writing skills/experience to write and/or edit grant proposals on an ongoing basis.  We would like to bolster and expand our fundraising efforts to include, more sources, e.g. private foundations, corporations, government contracts, etc.

Carpe Diem Arts, Inc. is looking for a volunteer Development Advisor to join our Board of Directors. They will explore and participate in developing funding opportunities as well as cultivating the donor base relationships.

Responsibilities include:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Carpe Diem Arts is a local and small nonprofit dedicated to connecting people of all ages in the DC metro community to music, dance, and visual arts through regularly occurring events, as well as providing children with opportunities to learn and grow via the arts through summer camps, in-school music instruction, and after-school programming. 

MISSION: Carpe Diem Arts' mission is to inspire creative self-expression that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and builds better futures, while also supporting the livelihoods of master teaching and performing artists who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

VISION: Through shared arts experiences in the visual, literary and performing arts, individuals and groups find common ground, discover new talents and interests, and build lasting relationships. 

VALUES: Our guiding values are social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and joy--- employing the arts to unite, energize and inspire us to create the change we need to see in the world. Bringing the arts to life in ways that matter and make a difference.

The Civic Circle seeks a board member to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for civic life and who shares our mission to use music and the arts to empower young students to understand and participate in democracy. This is a chance to join a lively board that includes educators, performing artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders. We are committed to building an inclusive board that reflects the full diversity of Montgomery County, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds and ages to apply.

Have a passion for military families? Looking to gain valuable, real-life experience in a volunteer role? Can’t get enough Facebook in your day? We are looking for YOU to join our dynamic and growing volunteer team!

Our ​Volunteer​ ​Social Media Manager​ will use social media to increase membership in the local area, share events and opportunities for military families and neighbors to get out and connect with each other and their local community, and help increase member engagement. ​This volunteer role requires a one-year commitment to the duties and responsibilities outlined.

What you will be doing:

Creating social media posts for local Chapter through Facebook or other social media

Increasing Chapter engagement, volunteerism and membership through social media

Identifying local and national events and opportunities to share

Responding to Facebook inquiries and escalating them as needed

Working with our Strategic Communications Team and Chapter Director to meet and create communications goals for the Chapter

Creating flyers and registration links for events with guidance from the Chapter Director

To land this volunteer role:

You are familiar with military families and your local community

You are highly skilled and proficient at using social media outlets such as Facebook to reach

members, volunteers, and community members

You have experience working with volunteers

You are confident, a self-starter and skilled in taking initiative

You have excellent written communication skills

You have the ability to commit to carrying out responsibilities for one year

Bethesda Help Needs Officers of the Day

Our Officers of the Day (ODs) respond to Bethesda-area clients who request food assistance or have other financial needs. This is a contactless position. ODs work at least one day a month from their home or office. They return client calls between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on their assigned work day. ODs screen clients to determine if they are in our service area and eligible for services. They provide referrals in cases where we cannot provide services.

ODs must have a cellphone or landline, access to a computer, and be computer literate. Virtual training is provided. 

Toastmaster is a US headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, leadership skills, and educational and cultural exchange.

Join our virtual Toastmaster Gavel Club ~ every other Wednesday from 7pm to 8:30pm!

Register HERE

This is a joint program with our premier "Leaders in Training" program that is geared to prepare youth for the future by providing participants the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of themselves, their culture, community and identity as young people, to develop personal and collective leadership skills, and to engage in civic responsibility by developing and implementing community projects and initiatives. 

As a Leader in Training/Gavel Club member, you will also have access to the following opportunities:

to achieve the following goals:

For SSL hours, please note the following:

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 until schools resume normal status.

Looking for program manager with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably STEM majors, or equivalent program management experience of at least four years, preferably in youth or educational environments, strong communication skills, excellent task management skills when working with both internal stakeholders (peers and students) and external customers (parents, principals and school staff). Responsibilities include schedule and communicate program implementation with instructional team including lead instructors, assistants, interns, and volunteers, develop partnerships and maintain communications with schools, parents, community leaders, local STEM enthusiasts, and organizations.  Also, develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of SciTech2U STEM programs, events, and activities; and work with staff on special events to carry out programs at multiple sites.  He/She will maintain close, regular contact with SciTech2U staff (professional and volunteer) to interpret and explain STEM/Education program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. She/he will have the ability to use software such as spreadsheets or apps to manage timelines; analyze and collect data; communicate with team members; and compile regular reports reflecting program activities, attendance, and outcomes. He/she will support instructional team by providing technological and project-based resources to encourage the development of exciting, robust and multi-sensory learning experiences for participants. She/He will communicate essential information in a timely manner and interact diplomatically with people.  He she will support internal and external partners and volunteers to insure coordinated implementation of STEM programs, both virtually and in in-person environment.

Take an active role in your community and serve a non-profit organization’s board which provides invaluable support to young adults with disabilities striving to live independently.

Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) is a nonprofit organization based in DC and Maryland that provides services and supports adults with Down Syndrome, Autism, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (self-advocates) to live independently.

ILO is a coalition comprised of Self-Advocates, Participating Families, ILO Staff, Executive Director, and a Board of Directors.  Together we create supportive communities of peers and caring people who help self-advocates transition to independent living.

Our goal is the utmost independence and self-reliance possible, with a safe network of support when it’s needed for our self-advocates.

If you have an interest, previous experience serving on a board or experience in disability advocacy, business development, fundraising, human resources, finance, affordable housing or any other talents or abilities you feel would be useful to our organization, please contact us at info@ilonow.org. We need your help!

 The Board of Directors of Integrated Living Opportunities is responsible for:

Individual Responsibilities of Board Members:

Individuals serving on the Board of Directors of Integrated Living Opportunities are responsible for:

Do you want to directly help adults with autism get a job? Job seekers with autism are among the many unemployed right now facing extra challenges and can use your help! Apply today at https://www.hireautism.org/navigator-application/ 

We are looking for volunteers with business, management, and human resources experience to serve as Hire Autism Navigators and help autistic adults refine their resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.

The expected volunteer commitment is 1-2 hours per week for three months. Familiarity with autism is a plus, but it is not a prerequisite. Volunteers must complete our Navigator training and successfully pass a background check before being eligible to begin working with a Hire Autism job seeker. 

The ideal volunteer will have a record of success in their professional career, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to Hire Autism’s mission, and the desire to serve as a positive role model. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

The FCAME is the local affiliate of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to providing people with information about options for planning and arranging after-death care, and protecting their rights as consumers. We advocate locally for fair practices in the funeral industry by monitoring state regulations and legislation, and submitting testimony to the state legislature and governing bodies on behalf of consumers. We maintain an informative web site, and answer email inquiries submitted through the web site. We meet several times a year either virtually or at a board member's home on Saturday mornings but most of our activity is done by our volunteers working independently from home between our meetings. We provide information on topics related to after-death care, including the relative costs of area funeral services on our web site. We are currently seeking volunteers to help us with our ongoing work in a variety of roles, including advocacy, research, and writing, but the best way to become involved is to attend one of our board meetings to get acquainted with our work and find out if any of our needs match your interests and skills at that time.

Proficiency with the English language is required, but volunteers with a second language and ideas about how we might reach out to minority groups would be welcomed. No specific training is required but volunteers will find they quickly become sophisticated in matters relating to after-death care by participating in discussions at board meetings and reading the information on our website.

Regular social contact is critical, but especially hard to find for people who are homebound. Many of our clients are in need of this crucial social support. Volunteers are needed to make friendly calls to our clients and check on their well being. Volunteers can give back and help support a client in need from the comfort of their home.

Volunteers commit to 10-30 minute friendly, social phone conversations once a week at a time that is mutually agreeable to both you and your client. We are seeking volunteers interested in making a long term commitment (2 months are more). Training will be provided.    

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

Want to make a difference in your community and help your neighbors in need?  Looking for a fun, creative, engaging and totally rewarding volunteer opportunity?  Here it is! 

Celestial Manna's primary mission is to feed the hungry by providing them with free food which is locally donated.  Our organization feeds over 20,000 of the most vulnerable families in Montgomery County and the DC metro area monthly.

We need a volunteer to assist in managing our communications department including our social media, marketing and blogging.   This individual will help advance Celestial Manna's online presence and promote our social mission by helping create and maintain blogs, scheduling daily feeds on Twitter and Instagram and helping to maintain the official Facebook page as well as help organize online fundraisers. 

Job Title

Marketing and Social Media Specialist

Reports To

Executive Director, Celestial Manna

Other Key Contacts

Board of Directors, Webmaster, Volunteer Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications include:

Organizational skills

Experience of marketing and social media, either through education, work or volunteering

Familiarity with using social media and other online tools to generate interest on a project

Be a good communicator 

Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus

Interest in resolving food security and poverty issues in her/his community

Ability to express ideas articulately and persuasively in person and in writing

Understanding and commitment to appropriately handling sensitive information 

Working Conditions:

The Marketing and Social Media Specialist will work from home and must have a home computer with up-to-date software needed to perform the work, and high-speed Internet access. 

At least 10 hours a week to start.  To perform this role well, a person must also be willing to expand his or her knowledge of the mission of Celestial Manna and contribute time to other activities such as food drives, ad hoc editing requests, and new technology training.

18 and older

Role:  To serve as a link between Who Will Let the Dogs Out and one or more of our 50 rescue/shelter partners around the southeastern US; learn about and advocate for their needs; share their good news, challenges and best practices on our social media, newsletter, website and Resource Guide. 

Preparation: Review shelter’s website and social media; review information about them on our website; send an email introduction to our shelter contact; schedule an introductory call with your shelter point person; subscribe to the shelter newsletter if one is available.

Sample Tasks: Ensure that the shelter’s Amazon, Chewy and other wish lists are up to date; check their social media posts at least twice weekly; share the shelter's news/needs and clever/successful fundraising, program, and practices with our social media, newsletter and Resource Guide teams; help network to fulfill a particular need such as food, beds or chew toys.

*Updated September 2022

Montgomery County Community Action Agency's(CAA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)  program is currently looking for volunteers for the upcoming tax season.  CAA VITA has been assisting Montgomery County Residents for the past 25+ years. CAA VITA will be following a Hybrid model, we will be completing in-person sessions and VIRTUAL sessions. We provide all the materials and training to ALL volunteers, we only required a 3/4-hour commitment a week during tax season. We are flexible with the hours and volunteers can choose any of the various locations.  Starting in 2022, our program is authorized for MCPS SSL hours. 

The VITA program is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season (January – April 2023) to serve as:

For those interested in any of the volunteer opportunities listed above, please contact the VITA program at 240-777-1123 or at VITA@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Assist the newsletter editor to conceptualize, outline and gather news, information and resources for each month's newsletter.

Gather ideas and news articles from board members and volunteers; edit articles; add pictures and links; suggest ideas for changes/innovations to editor and the board.

Develop and maintain professional contacts for referral of potential members.

Explore marketing opportunities.

Assist with dissemination of promotional materials.

Can be done from home.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Pj8wZsyl0yoqNrMhEG_VDEmLCXjX5sp/view?usp=sharing

Our Mission

ElevateHER is a workforce development and community health organization that puts Black and Latina women to work in safe technology-enabled jobs serving their own communities with cultural competence.

ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (the Board)

The Board of Directors, acting as a single entity, is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization.  Individual board members have an obligation to uphold the standards of conduct set for them by the board and applicable laws.

The Board as a whole has the following responsibilities:

Individual Directors have the following responsibilities:

Time Commitments

Directors will participate in person or virtually (as health conditions and guidelines dictate) at Board meetings at least six times each year.  More frequent meetings (e.g., every month) are required during early phases of organizational development 2020-2023.  All directors will participate in person at the annual meeting at which elections are held.  Meetings will take place in the Washington, DC area.  Virtual participation will be allowed as available and needed.  

Committee meeting schedules will be determined by committee members.

Financial Commitment

An annual financial commitment is expected as an investment in the Mission each year by each Director.  The amount is based on ability to pay and may be paid monthly or in full at once.

Attention all high school students in the DMV: are you interested in volunteering and fundraising for a local health-based organization? Look no further to Hope for Henry's Teen Board! Hope for Henry's Teen Board is comprised of a group of high school students committed to giving their time and talent to advance Hope for Henry's mission to reinvent the pediatric patient experience at hospitals nationwide. The focus of the Teen Board will be primarily on fundraisings such as the annual 5k, March Madness, Toy Drive, and Hope for Henry Sweet Treats. If you are interested, the application can be found here and is due on or before August 24, 2022 at 5pm! 

The time commitment will be about 5-10 hours per month, all time spent with the Teen Board is eligible to be considered SSL Volunteer hours. 

**If the student wishes to be considered for SSL Volunteer Hours as a member of the Hope for Henry Teen Board; Hope for Henry follows MCPS SSL Guidelines for any aspect of Teen Board work that is done virtually: 

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.

The Latino Student Fund is inviting the 50+ and retirees to volunteer in assisting non-English speakers learn or master the English language. If you always had a passion for teaching this is the opportunity you have been searching for - come join us!

Skills Needed:

Thank you and we look forward to having you on board.

3 times each year: update sport season information

5 or 6 times a year: add events to our Home Page

About the Department of Housing and Community Affairs

DHCA works to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing, maintain existing housing in a safe and sanitary condition, preserve the safety and quality of residential and commercial areas, ensure fair and equitable relations between landlords and tenants, and support the success of common ownership communities – all with a focus on reducing racial inequities and climate change impacts.

About the Volunteer Position

Benefits of the volunteer position include gaining valuable work experience, building career networks, exploring career options, and gaining on the job training. The Volunteer may tailor their projects based on their personal interest.

Examples of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Volunteer position can be part time or full time with a flexible schedule. Our office is located at 1401 Rockville Pike, 4th floor, Rockville, MD 20852.

Application Process

Please send email with resume to Jade Yan at Xiaoyu.yan@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Please find below a list of virtual/remote opportunities for volunteers to continue reminding Seniors that we are grateful for them. Hospital patients and staff will be heartened by your music and stories.  These activities are designed to be completed in the safety of your home during Quarantine for the time being (ending when MCPS and all MD/VA schools return to normal status). If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the following steps:

Here is a list of many different virtual/remote opportunities that you can complete until schools return to normal status:

1.  Find music that has great meaning for the seniors (songs from 1940’s to 1990’s).  Use the time you would ordinarily spend practicing for an event to learn at least one or two songs. You will be ready to share these favorite songs when the doors open again. During this Fall season, add Fall and Winter repertoire to your list of music to bring after Quarantine. (1 SSL hour)

2.  Draw a picture depicting the Summer season for the seniors.  Include a crossword puzzle for them to keep their minds sharp. Write a rhyme and picture.  Reflect on their importance to your life by their great contributions through history (from 1940’s to the present).  Send these to the Teen Communications Intern for the Foundation. There have been many adventures from your generous, heroic efforts, and they are so beautiful to read.  Sharing your thoughts with other volunteers will embolden them to overcome their fear and hesitancy.  Sharing them with adults and seniors reminds the seniors that they are important.  It is their privilege to pass down to YOU the great work ethic, sense of purpose, and experiences in grappling with emergencies that they have learned during their lifetime.  During this silence from seeing them, we will ask the Communications Intern to receive these writings and place them on Facebook. Most seniors have access to Facebook.  They can see their young music friends’ messages of concern and of thanks for their lives.  We will also mail your messages to them either via email or USPS. (.5 SSL hour)

3.  Make and send your music video of music in public domain on YouTube performances. We will offer your music to the Activity Directors (of seniors facilities) as Virtual Live Performance.  You are allowed to speak clearly your message to seniors:  “I miss seeing you, so I would like to play this song for you now…..”. (1 SSL hour)

4. Write a thoughtful, encouraging email message to a senior.   Let the senior know how he or she has reminded you of courage and strength during hard times.

You may refer to the Beethoven story written and illustrated below by Faber Piano Adventures.  (See web site below on this email message.)

https://beethoven.pianoadventures.com/?mc_cid=fe4353e2fc&mc_eid=4e5fc455a7

Tell him or her that you are studying about another hero (besides the senior) who has helped you.  In other words, share with seniors in an email message to them to encourage them to be strong and to have hope.  

Send your letter to the Program Manager: programs.thetacyfoundation@gmail.com.  She will send your letter or story to the seniors in all of the places where we play music.  They will see our video playlist too and will look forward to the time when COVID is over and we will return to them. 

1.5 SSL per email letter.  5 full paragraphs of expressive, encouraging connection between the struggles of Beethoven’s life challenges and your experience so far in the pandemic of 2020.

5.  Write (and or) illustrate a particular memorable moment when you played music at a hospital.  Perhaps someone came up to you and thanked you.  Maybe a family had just heard a very sad prognosis, or a family was happily bringing home a newborn baby, or another family was bringing home a loved one from a hospital stay.  As they always do, they stopped to hear your music.  Another time, perhaps you saw people enter the lobby through the big doors and turn toward the music and sigh a deep breath of hope and courage.  Write a descriptive piece on this.  Your writing may bring peace of mind to someone in a senior facility or a hospital who cannot express the sadness or the despair.  Stories are the best medicine for reminding us of the inestimable value of paying forward our hope for others through music. (1 SSL hour)

6. Write about your Piano Pals® or Guitar Pals® or Reading Express® experiences. Your Reflections may be about a particular life lesson you gained in this setting.  Tell about how your Title 1 student saw the world through his or her eyes.  Your writing may reflect (1) a change in your idea of community service, (2) what you discovered that you did not know before you taught (Write about this in regard to the children whom you are serving), and/or (3) the importance of music in the lives of the children you are working with.  It may include a particularly difficult challenge that you faced or are facing in working with children. The piece may be about how you discovered a side of yourself you had not known before these music classes.  Relate how you would like to take what you learned into the world to share with others and to serve again. (1 SSL hour)

7.  Assemble USBs for shipments to NYC's First Responders as well as hospital patients.  Place USB into plastic pouches with inserts as a donation (1 SSL hour per 100 USBs)

   Design CHEERFUL THANK YOU cards for hospitals, First Responders, and the military families that will receive Tacy  Foundation USBs  at Fisher Houses, and First Responders. (1 SSL hour for 15 cards)

9.  The Reading Express Virtual Library:  Make a video recording of a children's book, a fairy tale, or Your Own Storybook of holidays in your family.  Show the pictures on the camera as you read the book.  No matter how difficult life becomes and how trapped a child feels, he or she can go anywhere in the universe with a book or story.  Reading to a child can take him anywhere, bring her hope and joy in any life situation. BE SURE THE STORY IS IN PUBLIC DOMAIN or contact the publisher directly first to receive written permission to make a video of the story.  (1 hour SSL)   

11.  Virtual Live Music via YouTube Video Concerts (in Virginia & Maryland) of  Music.  Prepare songs to play live on YouTube.  Chief Interns will place on a private playlist.  45-minute programs are to be sent to Seniors Facilities that request video to be viewed at any time that is convenient for each facility.  Look for Signup.com opportunities.  Prepare any classical and or public domain songs to cheer each listener!  1.5 hour SSL Credit.

Student participation in the above service projects is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. 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. The above service activities are designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start Date: August 20, 2022

Virtual Volunteer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, two professional references, and two writing samples to peopleculture_team@sgapleaders.org by August 18, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Administrator. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

Do you want to be part of a team who is changing the world? Our small non-profit is working with Jewish women in across the US and helping them to navigate through the challenges of their unplanned pregnancy before and after birth. 

We are seeking a Bookkeeping / Quickbooks expert volunteer who is detail oriented, tech competent (saavy not necessary) to help us track and manage the grants and financial aid we are distributing to our clients. 

If you would like to offer your skills and talents-  we will gladly accept them! 

Looking for an adult volunteer interested in serving as our organization's Social Media Content Manager. The job responsibilities will include producing marketing advertisement to align with our organization and brand, writing blog posts about industry-related topics and promoting our content on social media. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with Instagram, Facebook, Digital Publishing and generating traffic and leads for new business.

Volunteer needed to make telephone calls to a variety of resource people who work officially in positions that help protect children (such as school counselors, child welfare workers, child advocacy center workers, etc.)  to inform them about helpful books that MCAP is recommending.  We are willing to provide a free copy. 

This is a best-seller on Amazon and has been translated and published in several languages.

See https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books  for the 3 titles and more info.

Not being done for marketing or profit-making. No commissions involved.

Development Lead (part time - virtual)
VOLUNTEER
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders) is a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ. We are seeking an enthusiastic, charismatic and strategic Development Lead to secure funding (private and public) for SGAP Leaders. The development lead will develop, implement and achieve fundraising goals established by the board of directors and the executive director, maintain knowledge of fundraisers' interests and needs, cultivate relationships with SGAP Leaders’ team members, and will work in tandem with the communications coordinator to align messaging across all platforms.

The successful applicant will build lasting relationships with donors/sponsors, and keep them informed about how their contributions impact our underserved youth. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, and deadline-driven multitaskers. Most importantly, the candidate must have a successful fundraising track record, and knowledge of—and passion for—youth leadership development through the lens of STEM, sustainability and social justice. 

Primary Responsibilities

A proven track record in fundraising, including prospecting and cultivating new donors, and creating and implementing a broad scope of income development opportunities: 

Qualifications

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, optional cover letter, and two professional writing samples to service@sgapleaders.org by June 10, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Development Lead

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BOARD MEMBER

Part time (virtual), volunteer position
June 1, 2022 -

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ is seeking a dedicated and strategic board volunteer to serve on a governing board. The prospective Board member should have some experience teaching/training youth, familiar with curriculum development and professional development tools, affinity to climate change and environmental education of youth, business acumen and strong financial background is a plus.The ideal candidate supports our mission, and develops a positive healthy environment for staff, fellow board members, volunteers, interns and students alike.

Board Member Responsibilities:

Board members are required to participate on quarterly virtual calls (1.5 hours). Date, time and/or location TBD. Directors are recommended to serve a three year term for a maximum of six years.Members of the Board of Directors are expected to participate/volunteer at two SGAP Leaders workshops, programs and/or projects (virtual or in-person) per year.

In addition, members are expected to participate in two 1/2 day brainstorming/strategy workshops (virtual or in-person) in December and in August. Those who wish to participate beyond a six year term, matriculate to the Emeritus Membership of the Board. Two members of the board shall be students who have participated in at least four projects or programs and/or who have graduated from our Leadership Series. All members of the Board have the right to vote.

Committees

Members of the Board of Directors must participate in at least one committee during their term. Committees must comprise of at least two members of the Board of Directors, and regularly report their findings and research to fellow board members BEFORE each quarterly meetings:

Requirements:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to researcher@sgapleaders.org by June 1, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Board Member

Board candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. We will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Communications Coordinator 

Part time consultant (virtual), volunteer position, possible college credit
June  6, 2022 - June 6, 2023 (extended contingent on performance)

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ is looking for a self-assured, fully engaged communications coordinator to develop and implement our communications plan, measure effectiveness of the plan and co-develop the brand message and strategy. 

The communications coordinator will craft and coordinate consistent and compelling messaging to our internal and external stakeholders, as well as effectively team with our content developer and social media coordinator. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to researcher@sgapleaders.org by June 1, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Communications Coordinator

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Content Developer

Part time, volunteer (possible course credit) virtual
June 1, 2022 - March 30, 2023, extension of role contingent on performance

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with an office in Montclair, NJ is looking for  a creative, dedicated storyteller to join our team as a content developer. The responsibilities of the content developer include creating original content for our website, blogs, online campaigns and articles. Experience includes copywriting, graphics, and technical work. The candidate must also adhere to SEO best practices. In addition, the candidate should have exceptional communication, research, and teamwork skills with a good working knowledge of content management software as well as a basic knowledge of HTML and an eye for detail.

Content Developer Responsibilities:

Content Developer Requirements:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to researcher@sgapleaders.org by June 1, 2022. Please put in the subject line of your email: Content Developer

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Volunteer Social Media Assistant will focus on the development and execution of external facing social media content needs. The Volunteer Social Media Assistant will be responsible for creating, implementing, and monitoring social media for SGA, Inc. to support the growth and increase awareness of the company’s service offerings.

Required Skills:

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The Volunteer Non-Profit Grant Writer will assist with the organization’s grant management pipeline that includes a diverse list of funders including, but not limited to: foundations, government, corporate and private organizations. The Volunteer Non-profit Grant Writer will participate in the research and development of successful grant application submissions by aligning with the organizations Presidents goals. Will assist in prospecting new opportunities and any information necessary in support of each grant funding requirement. Will research, gather, edit, and create files/documents that supplement proposal narratives. Assist in submitting grant and proposals through online portals. Or assist in preparing final files and documents for email or mail submission.

Required Skills:

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This individual must maintain strong relationships with the media to find ways to get the committee’s message to the public. The person is also expected to find methods to get designated committee members in front of the public by arranging press conferences, special event appearances, and interviews.

The candidate must have several prerequisite skills and qualifications. Communication and writing skills are arguably the essential qualifications for the position. The applicant must also know the current social media market (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and how best to use it.

Other important skills and qualifications for a Public Relations Specialist include:

Organizational skills

The ability to work under pressure

The ability to always represent the committee professionally

Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills

Familiarity with the latest PR trends and best practices

Tutors must be at least 18 years old; agree to a background screening policy; be dependable and prompt; be able to relate well to a variety of people; be willing to maintain the confidentiality of the learners; have good listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; have basic computer skills; and, be flexible and patient.

Bernadette's Blossoms Online Mentoring Program helps to empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.

Part time, volunteer (possible course credit) virtual
March 15, 2022 - August 30, 2022, extension of role contingent on performance

The Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP Leaders), a nonprofit located in Rockville, Maryland with offices in Montclair, NJ is looking for a Social Media/Website Coordinator who is creative, self-driven, and ready to enhance and grow our social media and website presence. The Social Media/Website Coordinator is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a strong online presence for SGAP Leaders and will help develop, update and maintain SGAP Leaders’ website. 

SGAP Leaders is where our underserved youth (ages 13-18) develop leadership and soft skills through the lens of  sustainability, social justice, and STEM challenges. Our in-person and virtual workshops, tours and speaker series provide a vehicle for students to develop college and career readiness skills. Students choose the themes for our program which ranges from climate change, teen suicide and mental wellness, to human trafficking (to name a few).

We have impacted 4,200+ students from 78 different schools and school districts in NY, NJ, MD, Washington DC, and Northern VA.

Position Responsibilities

Candidate Qualifications

Candidate Social Media Skills:

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to researcher@sgapleaders.org. Please put in the subject line of your email: Social Media and Website Coordinator

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

SGAP Leaders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SGAP Leaders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CareerCatchers is a workforce development nonprofit in Montgomery County that that does intense career and job search counseling for the underserved. During this downtime, many of our clients are doing online training in subjects such as Microsoft Office, health and allied sciences, and business. We need volunteers to help with basic setup and general support by doing the following:

CareerCatchers will provide detailed instructions, Zoom training, and backup.

Volunteer requirements: basic Web understanding, good communications skills, and a willingness to help.

Currently we need Senior High School Students and/or Senior Citizens and Veterans who are willing to volunteer teaching English online to foreign students who are located overseas.

Volunteer as an Administrative Assistant for Ye N'Eka, Inc. from the comfort of your home

Ye N'Eka, Inc Admin assistant will perform clerical duties in nearly every industry.  Most administrative assistant duties will revolve around managing and distributing information within an office or virtually. This generally includes answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files. Administrative assistants at Ye N'Eka, Inc. may also be in charge of sending and receiving correspondence, as well as greeting clients and customers.  Aside from storing, organizing and managing files, assistants may need to type, edit and proofread documents. May also need to take dictation or record the minutes of meetings.

Virtual meetings and some Pre-Scheduled events at selected locations!

As A Bookkeeper with Ye N'Eka, Inc. you'll be in charge of monitoring and recording expenditures and maintain a financial health of the organization.  Duties may range from creating spreadsheets to reporting expenses to an office manager.  As such, some administrative assistants may be required to be knowledgeable in office bookkeeping software, such as Microsoft Excel.

Post regularly to Facebook and Twitter accounts

Build a following

Can be done from home

We are an international organization working in Education, Renewable Energy and Agriculture seeking those with similar affinity and a heart to serve to join our Board of Directors.

Check us out at www.yenekainc.com

Thanks!

The volunteer will receive emails from book donors.  The volunteer will direct the donor to the closest organization in need of books.

This opportunity is not eligible for SSL Hours.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL.

We need individuals throughout the county who are willing to accept book donations at their offices or homes.  The books need to be kept until they are picked up by volunteers to be distributed to community service organizations.  

You will not be asked to keep more than 10 cases of books at a time.

Hosts may take books from the donations to read and donate back any unwanted books. This is within the scope of the mission to provide as many people with access to books as possible.

This is an ongoing arrangement until you elect to terminate hosting. 

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL.

Take an active role in your community and work with a dynamic team while providing invaluable support to young adults with disabilities striving to live independently.

Integrated Living Opportunities is a nonprofit based in DC and Maryland that supports adults with Down syndrome, Autism, and intellectual and developmental disabilities (self-advocates) to live independently.

ILO is a coalition made up of Self-Advocates, Participating Families, ILO Staff, our Executive Director, and a Board of Directors.  Together we create supportive communities of peers and caring people who help self-advocates transition to independent living.

Our goal is the utmost independence and self-reliance possible, with a safe network of support when it’s needed for our self-advocates.

We are seeking volunteers, or college students who want to volunteer for college credit.  If you have an interest, or experience in:

or any other talents or abilities you feel would be useful to our organization we need you and could use your help!

**We are currently looking for a volunteer with a focus on social media.  We need help maintaining our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, to include sharing, posting and helping develop engaging promotional pieces for use on these social media platforms.** 

If you are interested in a meaningful volunteer experience and have a desire to help those in your community, please reply by sending electronically your cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information to: info@ilonow.org.

Requirements:

Vikara Village is a nonprofit organization that uses the communal spirit of mind-body practices, like movement and the arts, to empower individuals to reach their full potential. Vikara Village works with individuals in the Metro DC Area. Vikara Village programs include: Body Love Yoga and Safe Space Yoga. Over the last five years, Vikara Village has helped over 1,700 people develop a healthy sense of self, community and belonging through their programming. 

Position: Marketing and Development Intern 

Description: Vikara Village seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with marketing and development efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and development while working with an up-and-coming, community-based nonprofit organization. We are a small nonprofit looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist our marketing and development efforts in content creation, individual fundraising, event/workshop training and more.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who are interested in local nonprofits, marketing, communications, and/or fundraising to learn:

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications: 

An Event Assistant works closely with an Event Planner/ Program Coordinator in order to ease their workload. In essence, Event Assistant is the stepping-stone position to becoming an Event Planner/ Program Coordinator. Tasks can range from mundane office tasks to meeting with important clients. The level of responsibility assumed by the Event Assistant depends upon how much they are trusted by their Event Planner/ Program Coordinator. 

The Fundraising Coordinator's responsibilities include executing important and rigorous tasks in non profit commercial enterprises. The task undertakings form the core of the organization and stand on behalf of the same. The Fundraising Coordinator administrates and supervises the general routine of the organization and arranges monetary finances for running various actions and programs that he enters and organizes. 

A community outreach coordinator utilizes his or her public relations skills to promote awareness, find volunteers, and organize events that benefit an organization. 

Communications specialists manage an organization's public image. Sometimes known as public relations specialists, these professionals work to raise public awareness of their organization and the goods or services it provides. With the goal of establishing or maintaining favorable public opinions, they work with media outlets to connect with potential customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Alternatively, practitioners working for large corporations may devote significant attention to analyzing trends and managing image issues their company faces. Those in the non-profit sector often deal with fundraising efforts and volunteer recruitment. Regardless of the industry, a communications specialist is likely to engage in activities like: Writing press releases Maintaining relationships with media outlets Managing their organization's social media presence Handling media requests for information Coordinating public appearances for organizational leaders Evaluating communication campaigns Monitoring public opinion

The Grants Writer for this organization is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet foundation funding guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, assists in managing funder relationships, engages incompliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.

Thousands of families and unaccompanied children have come to Maryland seeking safety and refuge from violence in their home counties. With the help of volunteer attorneys, these immigrants gain access to critical legal assistance with their valid claims to remain in the United States. Without representation, many who are eligible for relief will likely be deported right back to the dangerous situations from which they escaped.

The Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project is looking for volunteer attorneys and mentors barred in any state to offer brief advice during our legal clinics or to represent these vulnerable immigrants before the Maryland family court and/or Baltimore Immigration Court. Volunteers have access to substantive training, malpractice insurance, mentorship, case support, interpreters, an email discussion listserv, and sample pleadings and forms. Questions? Contact Cate Scenna at 443-465-4627 or cscenna@probonomd.org. Attorneys barred in any state are welcome to volunteer. The best way to get involved is by taking one of our FREE legal training courses. After you take the training, your information will be referred to organizations in Montgomery County that have available cases for you to take.

(SSL hours are not available for this activity)

Make bagged lunches for Shepherd’s Table to help provide food for our guests.   Below are detailed instructions for donating either sandwiches or bagged lunches, as well as for either delivering them or having Silver Spring Cares pick them up at your house/apartment.

Many guests are looking for food to go, and Shepherd’s Table could use some ready-made lunches to hand out.  

If you are able to assemble some lunches and drop them off at Shepherd’s Table at 8106 Georgia Ave, right behind the Fire Station, Shepherd’s Table and its guests would be very grateful! 

Lunches should consist of 

If you’re not able to assemble lunches but could drop off some sandwiches and/or paper lunch bags, that would be wonderful, too.We welcome donations Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:00am and 1:00 to 4:30pm.  On weekends from 8:30 to 9:30 and 1:00 to 4:30

right behind the Fire Station in downtown Silver Spring.

You can find out more about Shepherd’s Table and other opportunities to contribute at shepherdstable.org. 

Circle of Rights is a non-profit organization for stroke prevention and healthy living. Circle of Rights is here to educate on topics such as heart disease, stroke, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, goal-setting, and healthy living.

To better serve the diverse communities of Maryland we are recruiting volunteers to help us publicize our English Instagram and Facebook pages to gain exposure for the community. As of October 1, 2021, our FaceBook page has more than 800 followers. We are in the process of working on a survey (Survey Monkey?) that will give us email id and county, so we can measure our progress in the Montgomery County community. This survey will be translated into numerous languages, and put out on Circle of Rights language-specific FaceBook pages.

This opportunity is open to all adults and students. It's a 3-6 hour monthly commitment.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct     

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Endowments

Several grantors committed to perpetuate the technical activities of the Company have provided funds that have been deposited in an endowment to finance some of the projects the Company manages.

Those funds were deposited in a single investment account since they were received in 2008 until December 2020 when were transferred to a new investment Company (www.rbc.com).

The endowments have gained value over the years and since is the interest of the VP, Finance and CFO create internal controls to provide more transparency to the management of the funds, the Company has decided to create individual accounts for the endowments.

Recently the Company opened second investment account to manage a new endowment.

·         Identify the amount of interest, dividends, and associated costs from inception for each endowment.

·         Create a report showing every individual endowment with the balance as of August 31,2021, that should match the investment statement.

·         Create a written guidance on how the accountants should correctly book the interests, dividends, and associated costs to follow GAAP.

·         The Company has booked disbursements from the investment account to finance technical activities.   The Consultant should track the disbursements in the accounting and evaluate if they are consistent with the disbursements in the investment statement.

·         Consistent with task number 4, the Company has disbursed amounts from the investment account that should be reimbursed.  The Consultant should track the amounts disbursed and identify if they were reimbursed to the investment account.

·         Review the endowment procedure and provide guidance and training to the employees that manage endowments.

The consultant should provide a CV demonstrating wide experience managing the accounting for endowments.

Good excel skills are essential.

Good communication and training skills are needed.

Written Document with the process followed to identify the amount for each endowment

Report showing the initial amount, the interest earned, the expenses and disbursements processed and a balance that should be consistent with the balance of the investment account as of August 31,2021

An accounting guide on the correct accounting process for the endowments

A report to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team

A written and verbal training to the accountants about the correct accounting of endowments

VP Finance and CFO

Director of Accounting and Financial Services

Accounts Payable Manager

Senior Accountant of GOF

Manager of GOF

Senior Leadership Team

Statements from www.rbc.com and the previous investment fund

NetSuite

Excel Files containing the historic information

N/A

The Consultant should start as soon as possible.  It is envisioned that the consultant invests no more than 4 weeks of work

The consultancy should be completed no later than October 31,2021

Create a new website where the PTA can easily update class/calendar information, make announcements and host various public documents.

Hi to all volunteers!

Anna's Gift needs a volunteer to deliver our craft kits to local (MD/VA/DC) hospitals.  Most urgently needed is Children's National in DC.

Please email  AnnasGiftFoundation@gmail.com   if you are able to drive the kits, preferably in a pet free car.  Pick up of the kits is in Mt. Airy or New Market, Md. 

The kits are not heavy, and someone will come to your car to bring them in to the hospital.  

Thanks for your consideration!

Anna's Gift

AnnasGift.org

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

Our non-profit aims to help the community through many ways. One main way we hope to do this is through advocacy, especially through our Instagram. Social media is a great way to increase presence and reach those who may be interested. We create posts informing our audience about the issue and updating them on educational policies.

Requirements:

- related to educational inequity

- at least 3-4 slides long 

- provide thoroughly researched information

- include graphs/statistics as needed

- include diagrams, images, etc. to draw attention

- make edits as suggested by editor

1 post = 2 hours

After signing up, we can discuss the topics you are interested in :)

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 until schools resume normal status.

Our non-profit aims to help the community through many ways. One main way we hope to do this is through advocacy, especially through our blog. We write about a lot of topics regarding educational inequity in order to bring awareness to our audience about the issue and other issues that stem from educational inequity.

Requirements:

- at least 5 paragraphs long

- thoroughly researched

- unbiased

- edited as per suggestions made by editor

1 article = 5 hours

After signing up, we can discuss the topics you are interested in and get writing :)

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 until schools resume normal status.

Our non-profit aims to help the community through many ways. One main way we hope to do this is providing extra lessons for those who do not have access to them, or those who need extra help. You can create lessons for a multitude of subjects, including humanities, STEM, business/lifestyle, test prep, college prep, for all ages K-12, and more.

Requirements:

- Create a slideshow including topics as specified by the provided syllabus

- Include resources

- Include enough information for a 1 hour session

- Include hands-on activities that students can do in their homes

- Create homework associated with the lesson

- Make edits as suggested by editor

1 lesson = 4 hours

After signing up, we can discuss the topics you are interested in :)

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 until schools resume normal status.

Alzheimer's Association Virtual Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Skills for the volunteer position:

Chevy Chase At Home is a small nonprofit in Chevy Chase, MD.  We help older residents age-in-place by providing volunteer services and social programming.  

We are seeking another writer and a graphics volunteer to assist our Communications Committee to package our quarterly newsletters. 

This collegial Communications Committee meets/Zooms monthly to create content based upon happenings at the agency.

We need a volunteer to package the 4-6 page content into a simple standardized format. We have a template and can teach the volunteer how to insert the articles. 

The volunteer(s) are not required to attend meetings live - unless they wish to. 

The newsletter goes out in print March, June, September, December/January. 

Mission

LIGHT OF AFRICA Inc. mission is to promote healthy family relationships, personal well-being,
effective parenting, and employment and financial stability.
For more information, please visit www.lightofafrica.org

Board Member Position

The Board will support the work of Light of Africa, Inc and provide mission-based leadership and
strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Light of Africa, Inc.’s chief executive
officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board
is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance, and oversight

- Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Light of Africa, Inc.’s
strategic plan
- Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Light of Africa, Inc for evaluating its impact, and
regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and
supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
- Approving Light of Africa, Inc.’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions;
being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
- Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing Light of Africa, Inc. to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring Light of Africa, Inc’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the
communities Light of Africa Inc. serves

Fundraising

- Every board member should make an annual gift to the organization for the year..
Under normal circumstances, the Organization should ask board members to pledge an amount that is significant to them and let them declare the amount but in the startup phase, everyone should understand that an initial investment is key to the success of the organization. So we asking that each board members commits $100 for the year ( that will be around $9/month or $2 a week).

- Identify and cultivate potential donors
We recommend each board member to send a letter to a number of their family and friends asking to contribute to the organization.

Board terms/participation

Light of Africa, Inc 's Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for
one additional term. Board meetings will be held monthly, and committee meetings will be held in
coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Light of Africa, Inc’s
mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved

leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her
accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in
business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
- A commitment to and understanding of Light of Africa, Inc’s beneficiaries, preferably based on
experience
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading,
convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Light of
Africa, Inc’s beneficiaries
- Service on Light of Africa, Inc’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for
administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

For over 30 years, volunteers have been the foundation and backbone of The International Association of Blacks in Dance. Our newly revamped volunteer program is looking for dedicated people who want to make an impact and be a part of our community! With the introduction of micro-moments (individual tasks) you can now volunteer with IABD year-round. Our volunteers get the opportunity to work alongside team members both in daily operations as well as event day management. With your support we will continue to thrive for years to come!

AREAS OF FOCUS: Archives and Preservation, Communications, Database Maintenance, Development and Fundraising, Executive Affairs, General Management, Membership, Programs, Recruitment, Social Media, and other areas of interest.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

Have Questions? Email membership@iabdassociation.org

Welcome to the AsylumWorks Community and thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Please share more information about yourself in the form below so we can connect you with meaningful opportunities to build community with us by sharing your passion and skills in support of asylum seekers. You'll be added to our volunteer newsletter and receive ongoing communication about volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and expertise. 

Click here to sign up to volunteer! 

We need your help! We are collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at our locations:
• Canned soups and other dry and canned foods
• Gift cards to Giant or Safeway
• Socks, hats, gloves and toiletries (especially important for the upcoming winter months)
• Large-font activity books like sudoku
• Diapers and baby wipes
• Sanitizing supplies
• Un-opened food to be cooked for 120 homeless neighbors served nightly by our Grate Patrol Program
• Donate online: https://give.virginiasalvationarmy.org/

Please leave donated goods outside the front door and call, text, or email 202-345-2238 or angela.soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org, indicating the location where you are. We will check for drop-off regularly, too. We are receiving donations 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday at all locations:

DC
• 3335 Sherman Avenue, NW
• 2300 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE

Maryland
• 20021 Aircraft Drive, Germantown
• 4825 Edmonston Avenue, Hyattville

Virginia
• 1804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
• 518 South Glebe Road, Arlington
• 4915 Ox Road, Fairfax
• 1483 Old Bridge Rd, Ste 102, Woodbridge

Safety is paramount. Please follow these precautions:
• Do not purchase items or prepare and drop-off care packages if anyone in your home is sick.
• While packaging and dropping of goods, wash hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
• During drop-off please leave food at the front and follow social distancing procedures.
• Donated items must be unopened and not expired.

Questions? Contact Angela, Volunteer and Donation Drive Manager
Angela.Soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org or 202-345-2238

As Mary’s Center’s largest fundraising event of the year, the Annual Gala is a special evening to celebrate over three decades of providing health, hope, and opportunity to thousands of individuals throughout the District and Maryland. An events volunteer will assist with coordinating event logistics, planning, execution, and promotion.

Time Commitment:

Key Responsibilities:

Training and Support:

Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualifications and Requirements:

Benefits:

Up 2 Us Foundation is a nonprofit that works with food insecurity. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing dependable access to nutritious food to families in need.

This is an immediate position. Eligible applicants must be a credentialed social worker to work  2 - 4 hours/week  assisting with client needs and possible supervisory role with social work intern(s). COVID safe environment. Easy parking and access. Most work can be done from home. Due to Covid Health concerns, we follow the State of Maryland COVID-19 guidelines. As such physical distancing and personal protective equipment will be instituted for all workers onsite.

Text: 202-440-3781 or Email: info@up2usfoundation.org  Visit us at up2usfoundation.org

LOCATION: 11160 Veirs Mill Road, UNIT 164, Wheaton MD 20902 (easy access via Reedie Drive)

Would you like to utilize your professional experience and support small business owners in your area? Consider joining SCORE, a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration, to offer business mentoring in your areas of expertise eg. business planning, marketing, financial planning, business operations. Currently, all mentoring services are provided virtually and we have a huge demand for these free, one on one mentoring sessions from clients across a wide range of small businesses.

We actively encourage women and minorities to apply, and offer comprehensive training. Join us!

Food Triage Volunteers are our first line of responders to Marylanders calling in on our toll-free line. In this role, you will be calling back Marylanders from across the state seeking assistance with food; whether it be applying for SNAP benefits or finding local food resources. Volunteers in this capacity are expected to perform a need assessment and then schedule callers with the appropriate partner agency to connect them with the resources they may be eligible for. To do so successfully, you must complete two one hour trainings covering prescreening, protocols, and FAQs before making calls and an optional refresher training as needed.

Volunteers are also expected to attend a bi-weekly meeting by phone to stay up-to-date on recent changes being made to SNAP and how to effectively inform callers on these changes. Volunteers will also be given written weekly updates and have open lines of communication with MD Hunger Solutions staff should any questions arise.

Experience working with low-income communities preferred, and multi-lingual volunteers are needed. All of this work will be performed remotely.