Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Volunteers will create physical cheerful penpal letters to brighten the day of hospitalized children, seniors, and students. These letters will be distributed to hospitals, senior centers, and youth programs to help brighten someone’s day and reduce feelings of isolation. Each letter is 1 SSL hour.

Please include a separate cover letter including your name, email address, school name, and number of cards submitted.

IMPORTANT: Please use a NORMAL, FULL-SIZE SHEET OF PAPER (approximately 8.5 × 11 inches). DO NOT use small pieces of paper, index cards, sticky notes, or mini/pre-cut cards.

Artwork can be created using colored pencils, markers, watercolor, crayons, etc. All drawings must be fully colored.

Physical artworks should be created on one full-size sheet of regular letter paper, cardstock, or watercolor paper (cardstock or watercolor paper preferred).

FOLD THE FULL-SIZE SHEET OF PAPER IN HALF TO CREATE YOUR CARD.

After folding the paper in half, draw on ONE SIDE of the OUTSIDE of the card. The inside will be used for your handwritten letter.

You can draw anything appropriate and encouraging. Please avoid violent and scary themes. Some good drawing ideas include nature landscapes, animals, flowers, sunsets, etc. 

Write a handwritten letter of 6–10 sentences about something you did recently, a hobby you enjoy, a favorite place or season, something that made you smile, etc.

IMPORTANT: When you open your folded card, there will be TWO INSIDE SIDES. Your handwritten letter MUST use and fill BOTH INSIDE SIDES of the card. Please do not write the entire letter on only one side.

Please DO NOT mention illness, politics, hospitals, or write phrases like “get well soon.” Instead, focus on sharing something cheerful about your life.

Each completed card counts as 1 SSL hour. Please start with a friendly greeting such as “Hi there!” or “Hello!” Please only include your first name at the end of the letter (Ex. Love, Alex). Letters should be handwritten so they feel more personal and genuine to the recipient.

Please do not include any personal information such as your full name, email address, or home address in your notes. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself. 

Examples: 

Submissions must meet basic quality standards. SSL hours will not be awarded if cards are made using small/incorrectly sized paper, are not fully colored, do not have writing on BOTH inside sides, include AI-generated artwork, appear very low effort (quick scribbles, unfinished drawings), contain inappropriate or negative content, or contain unoriginal/copied content (including templates).

Please create artwork that you would feel proud to give to a friend or display on your wall. Our goal is to share high-quality, cheerful artwork and messages that can truly brighten someone’s day.

SSL hours for submissions received before 8/30/2026 will be reviewed and sent out/before on 9/1/2026.

SSL hours for submissions received on or after 9/1/2026 will be reviewed and sent out in January 2027.

Please send submissions (drop off or by mail) to 10 Case Street, 20878 Gaithersburg MD.

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. 

Love to sing? Play an instrument? Want to make a real impact in your community?

Join our student musicians in sharing music and joy with seniors! Through your performances, you can brighten someone’s day while earning Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.

Who can join?

Open to students from elementary school through high school, plus college students at a beginner or casual level

All skill levels, instruments, and musical styles are encouraged

How to sign-up?

Fill out this form to sign-up for our mailing list with your email. (No obligation to perform. Signing up here simply indicates you are interested about learning about future opportunities)

https://forms.gle/MgH6MLAmirYKFDwd8

Fill out this form to sign-up for a concert

https://forms.gle/Pr2EY4w748JsyL369

In-person volunteers will earn FOUR (4) SSL Hours for their participation

Virtual volunteers will earn ONE (1) SSL Hour for every piece performed (with a maximum of two in any given virtual concert)

We are a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting student musicians with senior communities through live and virtual performances. Our mission is to use music as a way to build connection, spread positivity, and create meaningful experiences for older adults.

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.

Good Hope Union UMC is celebrating its 156th Homecoming, and we welcome volunteers to help our congregation and neighbors gather, connect, and access community resources. Volunteers will serve alongside church members and are essential to making our events warm, organized, and welcoming to all.

Depending on the shift and your interests, volunteers may:

•Greet and check in guests, vendors, and health partners, and help visitors find their way

•Set up and break down tables, chairs, signage, and vendor and exhibitor spaces

•Staff the information and welcome table and answer general questions

•Assist health and wellness partners (African American Health Program, Black Physicians Healthcare Network, AARP Maryland, MedStar Montgomery, Adventist HealthCare) with sign-in and flow

•Support vendors and the bazaar marketplace throughout the day

•Help with hospitality — serving refreshments, keeping common areas tidy

•Distribute programs, flyers, and giveaways

•Assist guests with mobility or accessibility needs

No experience is needed, just a friendly, dependable spirit. Training and a brief orientation are provided, and adults are always on site to supervise. Montgomery County Public Schools students can earn SSL (Student Service Learning) hours for their time.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

We are seeking a creative, dependable student to assist with redesign, updating and maintaining our website. Responsibilities may include:

Developing new webpages

Qualifications: Interest in website design, technology, photography, or communications. Basic computer and internet skills. Willingness to learn, dependable and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Good attention to detail. Ability to work independently and ask questions when needed. Prior website experience or demonstrated website capabilities.

Guidance will be provided.

Schedule: Flexible; hours will be arranged with the student. Community Service Credit: Documentation of completed service hours will be provided. To Apply: Please contact rclaycarter@outlook.com or text 646-598-9351

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

We are seeking a student musician to accompany Sunday School children as they sing during Children’s Worship in the Sunday School chapel. Pianists and students who play other suitable instruments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: · Accompany children’s songs during Sunday School chapel ·  Prepare and practice the assigned music in advance ·  Work cooperatively with Sunday School leaders and children ·   May assist with lesson plans and activities

Qualifications: ·  Proficiency on the piano or another suitable instrument ·   Ability to prepare and perform musical accompaniment independently ·   Dependability and punctuality·  Patience and enthusiasm for working with children

Schedule: Sunday mornings on an agreed-upon schedule. Students will only earn SSL hours for the time spent assisting with Children's Worship, not for the time spent preparing and practicing the assigned music in advance. 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

We are seeking a creative, organized high-school student to help promote concerts and other special events at St. Paul's for community members to access. The student may also provide administrative assistance to the Council President, Pastor, and Office Manager.

Responsibilities may include:

Qualifications: Interest in marketing, communications, event promotion, or office administration. Good written and verbal communication skills, basic computer and internet research skills. Organized and attentive to detail. Dependable and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Able to work independently and follow instructions. Respectful of confidential or sensitive information. Prior marketing or office experience is helpful but not required. Guidance will be provided.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Join Rockville Weed Warrior Leaders for a workday in the native pollinator garden. We will spread wood chips and carefully weed invasives from among the native plants. Space is limited and registration is required. Please only respond to this opportunity if you plan to attend the event. If multiple volunteers are attending from your group/family please register by clicking RESPOND AS TEAM and ensure all volunteers are added.

This is event is not part of the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Program and cannot count toward Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior certification requirements. Find Montgomery Parks events here.

Volunteers under 14 and under must always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Volunteers under 16 may only use tools if their parent/guardian is present and at the parent/guardian's discretion. The group will meet at the Dawson Farm Park sign on Brice Road, Rockville, MD 20852. You may be contacted with a volunteer survey following this event. 

Volunteers agree to comply with the Rockville Weed Warrior Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines.

You will be working in forested areas with dense brush and may encounter thorns and sharp branches. Please dress accordingly. We recommend long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring plenty of water to drink and gloves, pruners, and loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

Looking for a small gardening group or a few interested  individuals who have at least some gardening experience to help us maintain our pollinator garden. This 6 x 35 ft garden is adjacent to our food production garden in Potomac and the native plants there are essential to providing habitat for the birds, bees and bugs that pollinate our vegetable plants. Responsibilities include, weeding, staking, mulching and, in the fall, helping to divide and relocate plants. 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

 We are a NO KILL Cat Shelter truly inneed of individuals to Foster our Cats.  If you are looking for a great Voliunteer position,  Love Kats, and are willing to share their love, their affection and playfulness -  Then AWLMC has an exciting opportunity for You - Fostering!  As an Adult Foster you bring a Cat into your home on a temporary basis (normally 14 days) preparing Her/Him for their FURR-Ever Home.   Your participation provides the Cat with much needed socialization, human interaction which prepares the cat in finding their FURR-Ever Home.   AWLMC provides everything necessary for you to care for Your Cat/Kitten, there is NO expense to you. If interested and/or you desire more information, please send us an email via this site.  You will recieve an immediate response. We look forward to hearing from You as do our Furry Feline Friends!  You will not be disappointed!

We are seeking friendly, dependable students to help create a welcoming and well-organized shopping experience for guests at our food pantry.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: Friendly, respectful, and comfortable interacting with people. Able to communicate guidelines kindly and without making guests feel uncomfortable Dependable and willing to follow instructions. Able to stand, move around, and help with light lifting. Organized and attentive to detail. Committed to treating every guest with dignity and respect, Schedule: Food pantry dates and hours will be provided in advance.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

Join us for our upcoming community trash cleanup at Morris Park, Gaithersburg, on Sunday, August 30th from 2:30-5:00 PM! We’ll provide cleanup bags, gloves, trash picker sticks, water, and snack bars. Feel free to bring your own food, drinks, or gear. SSL forms will be provided afterwards! Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and bug spray if you need it! 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY ALL CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OLD!

The largest Electric Vehicle Show on the East Coast needs your help in making our event another big success again this year. The EV show is a National Drive Electric Month event and locally organized by Poolesville Green, Inc. If you love the latest in tech and cars too, this is a great opportunity for you! SSL hours provided for students.

The EV show takes place during popular the Poolesville Day street festival featuring a parade, live music, festival food and more. The EV Show is located on the western end of the festival near the corner of Fisher Ave and Elgin Rd in Poolesville, MD. Upon arrival, please check in at the tent in front of Anytime Fitness at 19942 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD.

Volunteer tasks include the following:

*Help with EVs in the Parade (requires walking 1.5 miles):

Carry parade banner announcing the EV portion of the parade, or
Hand out EV Show announcement fliers along the parade route to spectators
The parade activity requires volunteer to arrive no later than 8:00am

*Assist with EV driver event registration & check-in

*Hand out give-aways and brochures at the Poolesville Green table.

*Assist in receiving & packing small rechargeable electronics for recycling collection (training provided) and plastic bag collection

*Assist visitors in calculating their carbon footprint score. (Easy instructions provided)

*Assist with free prize drawing activity

*Assist in setup and breakdown of displays

*Walk the festival area with sandwich board signs to encourage visits to the EV show.

*Morning only or Afternoon only volunteer time frames are available

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Through our NEST Nurtures zero hunger program, we remain committed to providing consistent, affordable access to a diverse array of nutritious foods - from fresh produce, dairy products, and snack packs to baked goods, prepared meals, and grocery bags. Join us for our community resource distribution event to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-48334079-nest4us#/

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Through our NEST Nurtures zero hunger program, we remain committed to providing consistent, affordable access to a diverse array of nutritious foods - from fresh produce, dairy products, and snack packs to baked goods, prepared meals, and grocery bags. Join us for our community resource distribution event to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-48334079-nest4us#/

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Join us for our food distribution event with Manna From Heaven to benefit families in need. Let's fill in the spots & make this event successful! Any questions, contact us at info@nest4us.org

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A729AB9-61369778-manna#/

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Join Rockville Weed Warrior Workday to remove non-native, invasive plants off the Millennium Trail near Fallsgrove Park. Please register so that leaders know how many volunteers to expect. If multiple volunteers are attending from your group/family please register by clicking RESPOND AS TEAM and ensure all volunteers are added.

LOCATION CHANGE: We will meet at the Fallsgrove Park parking lot at 700 Fallsgrove Drive. Park near the parking lot entrance near the playground, not in front of the Community Center.

Volunteers agree to comply with the Rockville Weed Warrior Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines.

You may be contacted with a volunteer survey following this event.

This event is not part of the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Program and cannot count toward Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior certification requirements. Find Montgomery Parks events here.

You will be working in forested areas with dense brush and may encounter thorns and sharp branches. Please dress accordingly. We recommend long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring plenty of water to drink and gloves, pruners, and loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

Join Rockville Weed Warrior Workday to remove non-native, invasive plants off the Millennium Trail near Fallsgrove Park. Please register so that leaders know how many volunteers to expect. If multiple volunteers are attending from your group/family please register by clicking RESPOND AS TEAM and ensure all volunteers are added.

LOCATION CHANGE: We will meet at the Fallsgrove Park parking lot at 700 Fallsgrove Drive. Park near the parking lot entrance near the playground, not in front of the Community Center.

Volunteers agree to comply with the Rockville Weed Warrior Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines.

You may be contacted with a volunteer survey following this event.

This event is not part of the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Program and cannot count toward Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior certification requirements. Find Montgomery Parks events here.

You will be working in forested areas with dense brush and may encounter thorns and sharp branches. Please dress accordingly. We recommend long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring plenty of water to drink and gloves, pruners, and loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

Join Rockville Weed Warrior Workday to remove non-native, invasive plants off the Millennium Trail near Fallsgrove Park. Please register so that leaders know how many volunteers to expect. If multiple volunteers are attending from your group/family please register by clicking RESPOND AS TEAM and ensure all volunteers are added.

LOCATION CHANGE: We will meet at the path entrance between 405 and 407 Nature Lane, https://maps.app.goo.gl/qY5Xu17rpZmbpot56.

Volunteers agree to comply with the Rockville Weed Warrior Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines.

You may be contacted with a volunteer survey following this event.

This event is not part of the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Program and cannot count toward Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior certification requirements. Find Montgomery Parks events here.

You will be working in forested areas with dense brush and may encounter thorns and sharp branches. Please dress accordingly. We recommend long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring plenty of water to drink and gloves, pruners, and loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

Join Rockville Weed Warrior Workday to remove non-native, invasive plants off the Millennium Trail near Fallsgrove Park. Please register so that leaders know how many volunteers to expect. If multiple volunteers are attending from your group/family please register by clicking RESPOND AS TEAM and ensure all volunteers are added.

LOCATION CHANGE: We will meet at the path entrance between 405 and 407 Nature Lane, https://maps.app.goo.gl/qY5Xu17rpZmbpot56.

Volunteers agree to comply with the Rockville Weed Warrior Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines.

You may be contacted with a volunteer survey following this event.

This event is not part of the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Program and cannot count toward Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior certification requirements. Find Montgomery Parks events here.

You will be working in forested areas with dense brush and may encounter thorns and sharp branches. Please dress accordingly. We recommend long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring plenty of water to drink and gloves, pruners, and loppers if you have them. Gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

To find out more about puppy raising, please join us for a virtual info session. Sessions are held twice a month. You can sign up here: Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy Program Information Sessions.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

We are very excited for this year’s events and we are appreciative of your service to our commUNITY! Your partnership continues to be critical to reducing harms from mental health and substance use disorders. 

We are doing something a little different this year with the Color for a Cause: A Color Run, Walk, Roll for Recovery through downtown Rockville! 

9:00 am Memorial Ceremony 

9:30 am Color for a Cause: A Color Run, Walk, Roll for Recovery will begin. 

Participants may choose to be dusted with color along the way or not and can make multiple trips around the one (1) mile course if they would like. It’s a free and fun way for children to burn off some excess energy, so bring them too! 

9:00-11:00 am Resource Fair, COPE Trailer, and food vendor will be available throughout.

You can see more details and register for a table, Color for a Cause Run/Walk/Roll for Recovery, and/or submit a photo of a loved one lost to a substance use disorder here: https://montgomerygoespurple.org/events

SSL Hours Available for Volunteering

Here are the student needs - we need 10-20 to hand out water and 20-30 to dust the runners as they go by. We also need students to help our resource fair vendors load and unload their stuff.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Please share widely the flyer below.

Please help feed those in need while avoiding having delicious, fresh bread end up in a landfill. 

You can assist Nourishing Bethesda by picking up and transporting recovered bread and bagels from bakeries in the county as needed. Hours vary. SSL hour available for MOCO students 

If you are interested in volunteering for Food Recovery please email: susan@nourishingbethesda.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Use this new link to access volunteer opportunities in August and September 2026. We hope to see you soon!

CLICK HERE: 

Nourishing Bethesda Volunteer Application Form

Come be part of our wonderful community of volunteers who are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. We provide a warm and welcoming environment for volunteers and clients alike. Your impact is immediate and our clients are so grateful for the helping hand. We operate out of the BCC Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda.

We operate under a Choice Market model. This model gives our clients the ability to choose the food items we offer that best meet the needs of their families in a grocery-store-like experience. This new model is the gold standard of food pantries--and deeply supports Nourishing Bethesda's commitment to honor our clients with agency and respect. There are various new volunteer positions to choose from! 

How can you help?

We have volunteer shifts on:

Shifts often fill up early, but openings often become available when volunteers need to cancel, so please check back. 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Won't you help us deliver groceries to low-income seniors who can't get out to a food pantry? Pick up food packages at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad on Friday afternoons and transport them to a low income senior citizen apartment building in the Bethesda area. Seniors are among the most vulnerable to food insecurity. Please help ensure they are receiving the food and nutrition they need to maintain their health and well-being.

Drive your own vehicle to transport food packages to area apartment buildings. May require indoor masking and lifting/carrying items up to 25 lbs. in weight.

Sign up using our Sign Up Genius or contact us via our website (NourishingBethesda.org) to learn more. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SESSIONS HELD IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2026 AND BEYOND => Nourishing Bethesda Volunteer Application Form

Mission Statement: Project Knitwell helps people facing challenges by providing knitting instruction and shared community opportunities that promote wellness and resilience.

Vision Statement: Project Knitwell will develop and deliver programs, resources, and research that demonstrate the benefits of knitting as a tool for achieving wellness, comfort, and community.

Values:

Programmatic highlights:

Project Knitwell is an organization that uses the simple act of knitting to improve wellbeing and create connections for people facing challenging circumstances. Knitting is a proven wellness tool that reduces stress, builds community and fosters resilience.

Participants in our programs range from hospital patients and caregivers to people experiencing homelessness and refugees. All of them find solace and support in the rhythmic repetition of knitting and the camaraderie of shared learning. People like Kesha, a first-time mom who had a son in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for five months. Kesha said that learning to knit helped her relax while she was unable to take her son home and that her experience learning to knit with PK was a lifeline during that difficult time.

We are currently working at 15 sites, including several DMV area hospitals, N Street Village, Title I Schools in Fairfax County Public Schools, Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC), John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (JLG-RICA), Hopelink, USO Warrior and Family Center at Ft. Belvoir, among others. Each year we are giving out close to 800 starter kits and working with thousands of people.

Our programs make a big impact on participants, a volunteer who worked with a mom at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital who said: “Knitting was not just a way to pass the time—it was something that soothed my anxiety, gave me something to do with my nervous energy, and gave me a productive feeling I had missed during this long-term hospitalization.”

Executive Director: Lexi Keogh is Project Knitwell’s Executive Director. Lexi started at Project Knitwell in October 2023. Lexi is a nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience in communications, fundraising, membership, and special events. She most recently served as the Executive Director of UpCycle Creative Reuse Center in Alexandria, VA, and also served as Development Director at Alice Ferguson Foundation. Prior to that, she spent 15 years in a variety of roles at the Alaska Wilderness League in Washington, DC. She has extensive nonprofit experience with an eye towards implementing sustainability in all aspects of a nonprofit -- from fundraising to organizational development and programs.

What we’re looking for:

Project Knitwell is a small organization but a mighty one! We have been able to accomplish much on a shoestring. Our paid staff are all part-time and they include an Executive Director, Admin Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator. Our programs are delivered by our 40 volunteers.

Our challenges are like most nonprofits – sustainability and continued growth. We are looking for board members who can help with that. We look for people who are passionate about what we do (provide knitting as a wellness tool) and with a variety of skills. We would like to find people who have experience with nonprofits and who can be a connector to funders/donors or contribute in other valuable ways.

Expectations of Board Members:

Length of Term: Initial term of two years, which may be renewed for successive terms of one year, with approval of the Board at the annual meeting.

Committee Opportunities: Fundraising and Governance.

Selection Process: Complete form at https://forms.gle/UzbJ7B82jtWznExu9 and return with your resume to info@knitwell.org.

Volunteer with older adults and other high school students to discuss favorite graphic novels at the Intergenerational Graphic Novel Book Club at the Wheaton Public Library with Link Generations. Meetings are from 2-3pm Sundays. Next Dates for Fall: September 13 (Book: Superman Smashes the Klan by Jean Luen Yang, October 4 (Book: Ghost Book by Remi Lai), and November 1 (Book: A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat).  Books available for checking out online or at the Library. Earn SSL hours for your time. Please complete this form to register.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Elrich Seeks Applicants for Commission on Children and Youth
 
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 16 vacancies on the Commission on Children and Youth, for four individuals with recent experience in agencies providing services to children and youth, four parents of youth and young adults (between the ages of 14 and 21), one private school representative and seven youth or young adults. Three agency representatives, four parents, and four youth are eligible to apply for reappointment.
 
The 27-member Commission advises the County Executive, County Council, Department of Health and Human Services, and Board of Education on policies, programs and services that support children, youth, and their families.
 
Adult members serve three-year terms, and youth members serve one-year terms without compensation. All are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended. The Commission currently meets virtually by video- and teleconference the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August). Members are expected to serve on committees of the Commission and these meetings are held in the middle of the full Commission meetings.
 
Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete training on the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Montgomery County Ethics Law, and basic parliamentary procedure. The County Executive’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications of individuals nominated for appointment will be forwarded to the Council. The deadline for application is July 30, 2027. To apply please click “Apply for Commission” below to complete the online form and attach a letter of interest and resume.

CURRENT POSITION(S) AVAILABLE:

AGENCY

PARENT

PRIVATE SCHOOL

YOUTH (ages 14-21)

PLEASE ENTER OR COPY AND PASTE THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IN THE “SEAT BEING APPLIED FOR” FIELD ON THE APPLICATION FORM

OnBoardGOV | Montgomery County MD| Boards & Commissions | Commission on Children and Youth

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

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.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP HERE! 

*All Montgomery Park Volunteer Opportunities require a separate sign-up on our website to be considered officially registered as a volunteer - you are not registered if you have ONLY signed up on the Montgomery County Volunteer website! MCPS Students - PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL*

Join Montgomery Parks at a volunteer park cleanup! Help beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect wildlife!  

Please click on the ‘Register’ button to sign up for the cleanup. Please note that when an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. We will send a pre-event email to all registered volunteers on the week of the event. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often! 

Cleanup Leaders: Dawson Pennypacker 

For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help spruce up a home for people with developmental disabilities in Montgomery County, MD. Roll up your sleeves and bring your organization to help make improvements at one of Jubilee Association of Maryland's group homes. Activities may include yard work, painting, and organizing. Learn more about what organizations contribute to Jubilee during a day of service at our homes in this article.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Fair Dates: August 14-22, 2026
• Fair Location: Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
• Shift Times: 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, 6pm-10pm (each day)

View Pictures from Last Year:  Montgomery County Agriculture Fair 2025 | Flickr

MCDOT will host a tent at the Montgomery County Ag Fair with thousands of residents.  Visit to learn more about MCDOT services and pedestrian safety.

The fair is held August 14-22nd from 10am-10pm every day.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Come and engage with residents, distribute giveaways, host games and help us spread our safety message.

You will receive SSL hours for each shift you choose. Once you sign up, we will send you instructions for your shifts via email.  

You can sign up for multiple shifts. Please make sure you are available before you complete the form.

You will receive FREE TICKET to enter & a T-Shirt! Please sign up to be a volunteer.

You can stay on the fairgrounds after your scheduled shift.

Sign Up here - Please sign up using this link:  

Signup Genius Link for Moco Ag Fair https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ACAE29A3FDC25-64838056-montgomery

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

New Town High School,

4931 New Town Boulevard, Owings Mills 21117

Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

9.30 am - 1:30 pm

High school and middle school students -- Looking for SSL hours, leadership experience, and a chance to make a real impact? Join Potomac PiRates as we bring hands-on math and STEM activities to kids at BCPS Fest!

What you’ll do:
• Lead fun, interactive math games
• Help run engaging STEM activity stations
• Inspire younger students to enjoy problem-solving and learning

Why join?
• Earn SSL hours
• Build leadership & teaching experience
• Be part of a student-led nonprofit making STEM accessible
• Looks great for resumes, service awards, and applications

No prior experience needed- just bring energy and enthusiasm! Training/materials will be provided.

Thank You

Potomac PiRates Team

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

This year we are programming a family-friendly stage with music children will be drawn to. We want to have a face painter nearby but need a volunteer, as this is an all-volunteer folk festival from staff to performers. We just need to know that anybody interested has experience. We can help pay for supplies. We are also looking for someone to do balloon twisting.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

NOW Recruiting Middle and High school students of any gender for the new year!

Four Seasons Dancers is a non-profit dance troupe performing global-inspired dance programs in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, community events, local festivals, rehabilitation centers and other organization.

Criteria:
Our junior troupe is for students who are at least 12 years of age, currently taking dance or who have prior dance/gymnastics training and who love to perform. All students interested in being a part of the troupe must audition.

Auditions  start in AUGUST/SEPTEMBER (Gaithersburg, MD ) 

JUNIOR TROUPE INFORMATION: Costumes (for performances) will be lent to each dancer at no charge. To prepare for our programs, dancers will attend a weekly class regularly and enroll in our semester beginning September, 2026. Additional rehearsals during the week may be scheduled in preparation for performances. Students will NOT earn SSL hours for attending class rehearsals. Dancers WILL earn SSL hours during performances for members of the community.

Please contact us and we will confirm details. Or contact us through our website here:

https://www.fourseasonsdancers.com/juniors

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

*as with all KindWorks projects, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus, the lifting of heavy objects, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

*as with all KindWorks projects, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus, the lifting of heavy objects, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage, and agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

At the monthly meeting, we will make fleece blankets for children who are experiencing trauma,  illness, or other situations where special comfort is required.  

Come have fun and help others with us!  

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. 

Please make sure to complete the volunteer registration form before the event. If the form is not completed, you will not be able to volunteer at the event.

https://forms.gle/2XHvhZ3fe7rAapwx5

Let's Play America is looking for enthusiastic teen and adult volunteers to help make our 18th Annual Play Day a fun and memorable experience for children and families in our community.

Volunteers will assist with a variety of activities, including:

Event Details

We are looking for volunteers to use their sign language skills at the Washington Folk Festival Storytelling stage. The festival runs 7 hours but any # of hours a person can commit to is welcome.

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Join Brookside Gardens as a volunteer for Children's Day.

Children and their families will explore the science and art of gardening through child-driven art projects and engaging science activities. Kids will rotate through our outdoor activity stations designed to educate and entertain.

Volunteers should dress family-friendly and for the weather as the event is outdoors.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Description: At our acclaimed Outdoor Food Distribution located in North Bethesda! Every Saturday So What Else provides free food to over 1,500 people in the parking lot in front of our warehouse with the help of our incredible volunteer team.

Volunteers will help with the following tasks: setting up tables, setting up tents, preparing produce, sorting produce, helping with line control, helping to direct traffic, and more. Volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for a quick orientation. Volunteers should be able to stand for long periods, lift large boxes, and do a considerable amount of movement. Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes and clothing they can both move around in and get dirty (NO CROCS ALLOWED). This event is entirely outdoors so please dress accordingly and bring both water and a snack to your shift. This is a great opportunity for SSL hours, and children above 10 can participate as long as their parent/guardian accompanies anyone under 16.

AGE RESTRICTION: This is a great opportunity for children aged 10 and above to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 10-15, and if they arrive without one, their parent or guardian will be contacted. Volunteers aged 16 and above can participate independently without the presence of a parent or guardian.

5:30 am to 7:00 am: Volunteers will help prepare food boxes to load into cars for our drive-thru distribution and assist with traffic control. (Double Hours are available for individuals participating in the Maryland Community Service Program when volunteering for the Traffic Volunteer position.) (THE DOUBLE IS NOT FOR SSL)

7:00 am to 11:00 am: Volunteers will help load food boxes into cars, assist with breaking down empty boxes, and clean up where needed.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Volunteers will help load cars with food boxes,  assist with breaking down empty boxes, and clean up where needed.

12:00 pm to 3 PM: Volunteers will help load cars with food boxes and assist with clean-up after the distribution has ended.

We encourage you to sign up for any shift, even if you can't stay for the entire time. Simply inform the site lead upon arrival so our team can accommodate your schedule.

*To reach our warehouse, type "4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD" into your GPS. This will take you directly to the entrance of the parking lot. After you pull into the lot, please look for the yellow parking spots immediately to your right. You can park in any of the yellow parking spots in the lot. Parking is not permitted in front of Dogtopia and against the fence. To find our warehouse entrance, look for signs for "Dogtopia" and then keep walking; our warehouse is to the left of Dogtopia, directly around the corner. When you arrive please walk to the outdoor tables and ask for a staff person, then let them know you're there to volunteer.

Contact Person: Megan Joe | mjoe@sowhatelse.org | (240) 705 4345

Please feel free to contact Megan with any questions about our volunteer opportunities.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please notify us by emailing mjoe@sowhatelse.org or canceling your reservation. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely heavily on your support to help distribute over a million meals to families year-round. Thank you for making a difference!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

** Located in Frederick Maryland**

The Jenn's Uncommon Critters Rescue Program is a 100% volunteer organization and we rely on volunteers to help us with a number of different tasks. 

Volunteer Tasks

We need volunteers willing to help with tasks that including, but are not limited to, the following. Pick and choose based on your skillsets!

Anyone 14 years old and up is invited to apply to volunteer. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign off. 

For more information including the application please see our website: https://www.jennsuncommoncritters.org/support/volunteering

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

**Must be willing to transport animal to/from adoption events and/or Frederick, Maryland** 

The Jenn's Uncommon Critters Rescue Program is a 100% volunteer organization and we rely on fosters to help us care for animals that have been surrendered to our organization.

Basic Requirements:

Additional information including Foster Application and Agreement is on our website: https://www.jennsuncommoncritters.org/support/fostering

Not approved for MCPS Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.  

We need help preparing donated bikes for an upcoming shipment to one of our partners in Africa. We will be loading for Madagascar this coming week and Rwanda soon after. Volunteers will be using specific bike tools to remove pedals and compact handlebars for easier packing. No experience with bikes is necessary; we can train you in seconds! You can expect to use tools and handle greasy bikes, so dress to get dirty.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Wheaton is a community of diverse cultures and the parade and festival bring us together. On this day everyone can be an artist as they walk in the parade with family and neighbors, school or community organization, workmates and friends. There are no motor vehicles. There is no advertising or political campaigning - just people walking with art they can push, pull, carry, wear or perform. And everyone is walking to the arts festival in the Marian Fryer Town Plaza where there will be more than 60 tented booths of original art, three stages of continuous entertainment, and food that put Wheaton on the map. It will be diverse and inclusive. At the annual parade and festival, student volunteers may assist with check-in and set up of the exhibits and assist participants getting ready at the parade staging area, assist stage managers at the two performance stages, and staff the information booth. SSL Hours Provided. Volunteers will also receive a $5 Voucher that can be used toward the purchase of food or beverage from the festival vendors.

Volunteers need to attend a 2 hr orientation on Sunday, September 20 from 2-4pm. SSL hours can be earned for attending the orientation. Location: 11325 Georgia Ave, Wheaton 20902 (Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery)

(In weeks leading up to the parade, students may have the opportunity to help artists run the workshops that create the community float or the yarn bomb. The pre-parade opportunities will be posted separately.)

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Clarksburg Yard has adopted a Gateway Center Drive! This is a 2 -miles stretch that runs from Shawnee Lane to Clarksburg Road and is parallel to Frederick Road behind our property.

Every other month, we will be organizing a group of Middle and High School Students to clean up trash along the road. Our mission is to participate in a community activity by keeping county-owned roadsides litter free. This opportunity is held outdoors and near the roads. We are asking all volunteers to read and have an adult sign the consent form prior to the event.

*Minors will NOT be able to participate without completed consent form.*

----- What will I be doing? You will meet at 1pm at the Clarksburg Church and walk over to the designated area. You will be equipped with gloves, hefty trash bags, and pick-up tools. We will collect litter from the designated area and properly dispose of it. Clarksburg Church 22820 Frederick Rd Clarksburg Church, 20871

NOTE: You will be working outside, so please bring water bottles. Additionally, we are asking all volunteers to wear bright colored clothing and comfortable, closed-toed shoes.

*** If you are interested in volunteering, click here to register***

Are there other opportunities? If you are interested in signing up for future Clarksburg Yard Adopt-A-Road Opportunities, please check out our website for more information. You can register for other Adopt-a-Road SSL opportunities. The following opportunities will be open for registration a month prior to the event.

- For inquiries, contact Rebecca at beccasoares@clarksburgchurch.com

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event on Sunday, August 30th at the Falls Church PetSmart.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:45 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

The final day to sign up for any event is the Friday before that specific event.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event.

Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer, and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has an adoption event on Sunday, September 13th at the Rockville Petsmart.

Come spend the afternoon with a Lucky Dog! We need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during our adoption event and talk up the dog to potential adopters during the event. We also need drivers to drive Lucky Dogs to and from our adoption event. Handler check-in is at 11:15 am (dog check-in starts at 11:30 am). You should plan to stay until 3:30 pm.

The final day to sign up for any event is the Friday before that specific event.

Signing up on this platform does NOT guarantee you a volunteer spot. On the Monday before the event, our events team will reach out to reconfirm your availability. You MUST respond to that email to be added to the list of volunteers for the event.

Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Thank you SO much for volunteering to help pack food boxes and produce bags for our neighbors in need!

ALL VOLUNTEERS must:

Be 17 years or older and able to work independently

Be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Come dressed appropriately but comfortably — long shorts or pants, a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt, and closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers not wearing closed-toe shoes will be sent home

Please bring water to stay hydrated

Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to:

Packing food

Organizing distribution materials

Clean-up tasks

Please note: These duties may involve bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Volunteers must be able to comfortably meet these physical requirements.

*If you are seeking court-mandated hours, you must contact Janice O'Connor directly before signing up or volunteering. No hours will be verified without prior approval. Contact Janice at: joconnor@theupcountyhub.org.

The Upcounty HUB is located inside the Upcounty Regional Services Center at:
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Please enter through the front entrance of the building. The HUB is to the right of the front desk in Suite 1100.
All volunteers are required to sign in at the volunteer kiosk before starting their shift.

If you need to cancel your volunteer shift, please remove your name from that shift via this website or with an email to Janice at joconnor@theupcountyhub.org. We are a volunteer-driven organization and rely heavily on your commitment to help feed local families each week.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions or concerns.

Join us at Journey's Crossing with Germantown HELP, and other local participating churches as we help local families get ready for the school year by providing food to those experiencing food insecurity. Families receiving food have pre-registered through Germantown HELP.  Working together, we will make sure they receive a warm welcome and provide practical support that meets real need.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM
(Parents: Please pick up students no later than 11:00 AM)

Location:  Journey's Crossing: A Christian Church
12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive
Germantown, MD 20874

Volunteer Opportunities
~Set up and tear down the drive-through distribution
~Stage and organize food bags
~Carry food to distribution areas
~Load food into vehicles and greet families

What to Know
~This is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine.
~Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
~We recommend bringing sunscreen.
~Water and shade tents will be provided.

Student Service Learning (SSL) Students will receive 3 SSL hours for serving.
Come spend a few hours making a practical difference for families in our community. Every bag shared is a reminder that no one has to face life's challenges alone. Join us to make a positive difference in our world and local community.  You don't want to miss this event!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help us with the following activity: 

"Create some fun summery decorations with twigs, yarn, and paper. We provide all art supplies and instruction. Bring your imagination! All ages welcome, but the activity is designed for kids 4-12." 

You must arrive by 12:30 to sign-in and help set up the room and materials. You then stay for the full workshop until 3PM helping families make the art and help in anyway you can with clean up afterwards. 

Please wear comfortable , family friendly attire and comfortable closed-toed shoes such as sneakers. (no flipflops or sandals) 

LOCATED AT WHEATON LIBRARY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

High School Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for six high school volunteers to help pack our Girls on the Run coach bags for the fall season.

We need 6 volunteers from 2pm - 4pm on Friday, September 18th to help us pack our coach bags for the fall season. If you want to receive two SSL hours, please sign up for a slot. This volunteer opportunity will be at our office in Rockville (11821 Parklawn Dr Suite 125 Rockville, MD 20852). Please reach out to Paige (paige@girlsontherunofmoco.org) if you have any questions.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Adult volunteers are needed to assist with event parade and vendor/exhibitor setup. Parade setup will be at the Paint Branch High School parking lots, and the event setup will be at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center, both in Burtonsville MD.

Parade Setup: From 7:30 am to 10:00 am.  This involves managing and directing parade participant vehicles and floats to either to parking spaces or queueing up for the parade. Directions to be provided by parade coordinators. There will be a mandatory volunteer meeting on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm for volunteer briefing.  This meeting will be held at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center, at 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD.

Event Setup: From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. This involves managing and directing event vendors' and exhibitors' vehicles to their assigned event spaces for off-loading of materials and directing the vehicles to appropriate parking spaces. There will be a mandatory volunteer meeting on Thursday September 17 at 7:00 pm for volunteer briefing. This meeting will be held at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center at 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD. 

Volunteer Registration now open until September 11, 2026

To be a volunteer, please contact

Join us at the Civic Center Puppet Show on Saturday, Sept. 26  (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) and help kids get their craft on! We need friendly hands to help little ones cut, glue, paint, color, and create — no experience necessary, just a love for fun and a willingness to get creative.

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre is looking for volunteer ushers for its popular "Magic of Motown" show, playing Saturday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. This high-energy tribute to Motown legends is one of the theatre's most popular events — and volunteering is a great way to be part of the night! On-site training provided — no experience is necessary.

Responsibilities:

Volunteers get to watch the show for free (a $50 value)!

If interested in this opportunity, please fill out the following application form on Manna's website: Volunteer Application

Position Description and Details:

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food to Manna participants at our outdoor satellite location in Glenmont. This includes setting up, checking participants in, directing traffic, and loading cars. This activity takes place outside, rain or shine. 

Ideally, we are looking for volunteers that can commit to a weekly schedule but intermittent opportunities may also be available.  

Requirements:

Shifts:

Tuesdays, 2:30-6pm 

NOTE: All volunteers must be able to sign our Volunteer Agreement form confirming they have never been convicted of a violent crime, child abuse, child pornography, kidnapping, rape, or any sexual offense.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Hey animal lovers! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Brandywine Valley SPCA and discover how your family can bring comfort to cats and dogs in their care. Your family will help organize the pet food pantry and make pet toys designed to reduce anxiety, slow down fast eaters, and help pets adjust to their new surroundings.

Many animals feel overwhelmed in a shelter, while others need extra enrichment to stay happy and healthy. Your work at this project helps animals feel safe, supported, and ready for their forever homes.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*16b58j3*_gcl_au*MTMzNDgzOTk1My4xNzg1NDM1MDA2Li0uLS4xNzg1NDM1MDA1LjI1MDE1NzMzNi4xNzg2MDIxODMwLjE3ODYwMjMxOTU.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Hey animal lovers! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Brandywine Valley SPCA and discover how your family can bring comfort to cats and dogs in their care. Your family will help organize the pet food pantry and make pet toys designed to reduce anxiety, slow down fast eaters, and help pets adjust to their new surroundings.

Many animals feel overwhelmed in a shelter, while others need extra enrichment to stay happy and healthy. Your work at this project helps animals feel safe, supported, and ready for their forever homes.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*16b58j3*_gcl_au*MTMzNDgzOTk1My4xNzg1NDM1MDA2Li0uLS4xNzg1NDM1MDA1LjI1MDE1NzMzNi4xNzg2MDIxODMwLjE3ODYwMjMxOTU.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help athletes in our community get in the game and experience the joy of sports! Your family will help sort, organize, and prepare donated sports equipment with Leveling the Playing Field, an organization that redistributes quality gear to kids and communities who need it most. This project helps remove barriers such as cost and limited access to gear. By stocking the warehouse with equipment donations, you’ll help more kids stay active, build confidence, and feel included on and off the field.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*l28nru*_gcl_au*ODg3MjYzNzc1LjE3Nzc1Njk4MjIuLS4tLjE3ODQzNzc0OTMuNjE1NjE1MzcyLjE3ODQ1NTU5MDUuMTc4NDU1NzY0Ng..

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help athletes in our community get in the game and experience the joy of sports! Your family will help sort, organize, and prepare donated sports equipment with Leveling the Playing Field, an organization that redistributes quality gear to kids and communities who need it most. This project helps remove barriers such as cost and limited access to gear. By stocking the warehouse with equipment donations, you’ll help more kids stay active, build confidence, and feel included on and off the field.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*l28nru*_gcl_au*ODg3MjYzNzc1LjE3Nzc1Njk4MjIuLS4tLjE3ODQzNzc0OTMuNjE1NjE1MzcyLjE3ODQ1NTU5MDUuMTc4NDU1NzY0Ng..

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help athletes in our community get in the game and experience the joy of sports! Your family will help sort, organize, and prepare donated sports equipment with Leveling the Playing Field, an organization that redistributes quality gear to kids and communities who need it most. This project helps remove barriers such as cost and limited access to gear. By stocking the warehouse with equipment donations, you’ll help more kids stay active, build confidence, and feel included on and off the field.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*l28nru*_gcl_au*ODg3MjYzNzc1LjE3Nzc1Njk4MjIuLS4tLjE3ODQzNzc0OTMuNjE1NjE1MzcyLjE3ODQ1NTU5MDUuMTc4NDU1NzY0Ng..

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help athletes in our community get in the game and experience the joy of sports! Your family will help sort, organize, and prepare donated sports equipment with Leveling the Playing Field, an organization that redistributes quality gear to kids and communities who need it most. This project helps remove barriers such as cost and limited access to gear. By stocking the warehouse with equipment donations, you’ll help more kids stay active, build confidence, and feel included on and off the field.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*l28nru*_gcl_au*ODg3MjYzNzc1LjE3Nzc1Njk4MjIuLS4tLjE3ODQzNzc0OTMuNjE1NjE1MzcyLjE3ODQ1NTU5MDUuMTc4NDU1NzY0Ng..

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Rise and shine! Pack family-friendly groceries and health and wellness items at Tommy's Pantry so neighbors can stock their shelves without cutting corners on food.

Many families have to skip meals or cut back on the quality or quantity of the food they buy to make ends meet. Your work at this project helps families eat well and save resources for other necessities like housing, transportation, and medicine.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*l3deso*_gcl_au*MTMzNDgzOTk1My4xNzg1NDM1MDA2Li0uLS4xNzg1NDM1MDA1LjI1MDE1NzMzNi4xNzg2MDIxODMwLjE3ODYwMzc1Mzc.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Hey animal lovers! Get a behind-the-scenes look at Brandywine Valley SPCA and discover how your family can bring comfort to cats and dogs in their care. Your family will help organize the pet food pantry and make pet toys designed to reduce anxiety, slow down fast eaters, and help pets adjust to their new surroundings.

Many animals feel overwhelmed in a shelter, while others need extra enrichment to stay happy and healthy. Your work at this project helps animals feel safe, supported, and ready for their forever homes.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*16b58j3*_gcl_au*MTMzNDgzOTk1My4xNzg1NDM1MDA2Li0uLS4xNzg1NDM1MDA1LjI1MDE1NzMzNi4xNzg2MDIxODMwLjE3ODYwMjMxOTU.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Please know due to the amount of training required for this opportunity we are only looking for volunteers that can make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months.

If interested in this opportunity, please fill out the following application form on Manna's website: Volunteer Application 

Position Description

Call Center volunteers are highly trained to be able to manage any call.  Volunteers will learn how to direct questions from the public, assess if people qualify for our programs and delivery services, inform people of food pick up policies and location information, issue complaint logs, and direct people to other services.  Volunteers will learn to use several technologies to schedule participants including our Salesforce database, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.

Skills and Qualifications

·       Excellent Communication: Proficient in verbal and written communication, able to convey information clearly and effectively.

·       Active Listening: Skilled at understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of callers.

·       Problem-Solving: Adept at identifying issues and providing effective solutions.

·       Multitasking: Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

·       Empathy and Patience: Strong ability to empathize with callers and remain patient in challenging situations.

·       Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using a computer and familiar with database systems, Microsoft Teams, and basic troubleshooting.

Additional Requirements

·       Volunteers cannot currently receive food from Manna.

·       Volunteers must be 18 or older. 

·       Volunteers must be able to make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months to a year. 

·       Volunteers will complete a training over 5 consecutive days.

·       Volunteers must attend monthly Call Center meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-3pm.

·       This opportunity is NOT open to individuals in need of service hours for Court or Student Service Learning

Preferred Skills

·       Previous Call Center or Customer Service Experience

·       Experience with Salesforce or other databases, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.

·       Bilingual skills are a plus

·       Some College Experience

·       Ability to bring a personal laptop into the office is ideal.  Onsite computers are limited and may not available.

Current openings: (Availability subject to change)

•           Wednesdays: 12:30pm-4pm

•           Thursdays: 9am-12:30pm OR 12:30pm-4pm -- URGENT NEED

•           Fridays: 9am-12:30pm OR 12:30pm-4pm -- URGENT NEED

NOTE: All volunteers must be able to sign our Volunteer Agreement form confirming they have never been convicted of a violent crime, child abuse, child pornography, kidnapping, rape, or any sexual offense. 

Please know due to the amount of training required for this opportunity we are only looking for volunteers that can make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months.

If interested in this opportunity, please fill out the following application form on Manna's website: Volunteer Application

Position Description

Call Center volunteers are highly trained to be able to manage any call.  Volunteers will learn how to direct questions from the public, assess if people qualify for our programs and delivery services, inform people of food pick up policies and location information, issue complaint logs, and direct people to other services.  Volunteers will learn to use several technologies to schedule participants including our Salesforce database, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.

Skills and Qualifications

·       Excellent Communication: Proficient in verbal and written communication, able to convey information clearly and effectively.

·       Active Listening: Skilled at understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of callers.

·       Problem-Solving: Adept at identifying issues and providing effective solutions.

·       Multitasking: Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

·       Empathy and Patience: Strong ability to empathize with callers and remain patient in challenging situations.

·       Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using a computer and familiar with database systems, Microsoft Teams, and basic troubleshooting.

Additional Requirements

·       Volunteers cannot currently receive food from Manna.

·       Volunteers must be 18 or older.

·       Volunteers must be bilingual (English/Spanish). 

·       Volunteers must be able to make a regular weekly commitment for at least 6 months to a year. 

·       Volunteers will complete a training over 5 consecutive days.

·       Volunteers must attend monthly Call Center meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:30-3pm.

·       This opportunity is NOT open to individuals in need of service hours for Court or Student Service Learning

Preferred Skills

·       Previous Call Center or Customer Service Experience

·       Experience with Salesforce or other databases, Nextiva phone system, and Microsoft Teams.

·       Some College Experience

·       Ability to bring a personal laptop into the office is ideal.  Onsite computers are limited and may not available.

Current openings: (Availability subject to change)

•           Mondays: 9am-12:30pm -- URGENT NEED

•           Tuesdays: 9am-12:30pm

•           Wednesdays: 9am-12:30pm OR 12:30pm-4pm -- URGENT NEED

NOTE: All volunteers must be able to sign our Volunteer Agreement form confirming they have never been convicted of a violent crime, child abuse, child pornography, kidnapping, rape, or any sexual offense. 

If interested in this opportunity, please fill out the following application form on Manna's website: Volunteer Application

Position Description and Details:
Volunteers will assist with food distribution at our choice distribution Market. Volunteers must be 16 or older. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a regular weekly schedule or serve as back up volunteers.

Activities
• Direct participants through the Market and answer questions.
• Volunteers will assist them to their cars if needed
• Shelf restocking/organizing
• Pack bags of additional food when available
• Housekeeping tasks related to the daily upkeep of the Market including breaking down boxes, taking out trash, light cleaning, sanitizing carts

Requirements
• This is a customer service focused opportunity. Volunteers communicate directly with a diverse population and must be courteous, patient, and understanding of each participant’s needs.
• Must be able to communicate calmly and effectively with participants, volunteers, and staff.
• The work is physical and you should be comfortable standing for a couple of hours; you will engage in some light to moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds) as well as bending and reaching.
• Volunteers must be able to work independently in a busy environment and easily transition between tasks throughout the day with minimal instruction.

Shifts Available:

Mondays: 9:30am-12pm

Tuesdays: 9:30am-12pm OR 1:30-5pm

Wednesdays: 9:30 am-12pm -- URGENT NEED

Thursdays: 9:30am-12pm OR 1:30-5pm  -- URGENT NEED

Fridays: 9:30am-12pm OR 12:30-3pm

First Saturday of every month: 8:30am-12pm

Volunteers are also needed to serve as back up volunteers other days.

NOTE: All volunteers must be able to sign our Volunteer Agreement form confirming they have never been convicted of a violent crime, child abuse, child pornography, kidnapping, rape, or any sexual offense. 

*If you need hours tracked for court (or recommended by an attorney or case manager in advance of a court date), please visit Court-Ordered Volunteer Sign-Up.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

If interested in this opportunity, please fill out the following application form on Manna's website: Volunteer Application

Position Description and Details:

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food to Manna participants at our outdoor satellite location in Germantown. This includes setting up, checking participants in, directing traffic, and loading cars. This activity takes place outside, rain or shine. 

Ideally, we are looking for volunteers that can commit to a weekly schedule but intermittent opportunities may also be available.  

Requirements:

Shifts:

Wednesdays, 1:30-5pm 

NOTE: All volunteers must be able to sign our Volunteer Agreement form confirming they have never been convicted of a violent crime, child abuse, child pornography, kidnapping, rape, or any sexual offense.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Calling all gamers and bakers! Join us to provide food and fun to youth staying in a group home. Your family will prepare and serve continental brunch and host a board game party at the Phillip Reid House.

Sasha Bruce is an organization that focuses on assisting displaced youth in DC and PG County. While providing them safe and consistent housing they also help with job placement, health, and education opportunities. Your work at this project brings the comfort of a home-cooked meal and connection to our younger neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Register here: https://events.dc.thehoneycombproject.org/?_gl=1*16b58j3*_gcl_au*MTMzNDgzOTk1My4xNzg1NDM1MDA2Li0uLS4xNzg1NDM1MDA1LjI1MDE1NzMzNi4xNzg2MDIxODMwLjE3ODYwMjMxOTU.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

1. We welcome all students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as amateur college students.
2. All music levels and genres are welcome.

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Montgomery County are held at the following locations, 

@ Brightview Fallsgrove Senior Living (9200 Darnestown Rd, Rockville, MD 20850).

@ Modena Reserve (10540 Metropolitan Ave., Kensington, MD 20895)

@ Sunrise Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights (5555 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815)

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Howard County are held at the following locations,

@ Sunrise Senior Living Columbia C (6500 Freetown Rd., Columbia, MD 21044)

@ Residencies at Vantage Point (5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044)

** UNMUTE In-person concerts in Baltimore County are held at the following location,

@ Lorien Mays Chapel (12230 Roundwood Rd, Timonium, MD 21093)

UNMUTE's Student Service Learning (SSL) hours Calculation Rules and Timeline has been adjusted to meet public school's policies and compliance requirements. 

SSL verification form Timeline:

Volunteer with UNMUTE to bring warmth and music to the senior community !!

Volunteers will work alongside Rock Creek Foundation staff, community members, and residents to beautify four of our residential homes. Activities include spreading mulch, planting flowers, shrubs, and small trees, building and refreshing garden beds, pulling weeds, trimming bushes, laying topsoil, installing solar pathway lights, cleaning outdoor living spaces, and completing other light landscaping projects. No prior landscaping experience is necessary, and all tools, supplies, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The intern will work within the Education and Community Engagement department at Montgomery County Media, gaining hands-on experience across a range of media production disciplines. Responsibilities may include podcast production (writing, hosting, and producing), television production, video editing, and the operation of camera, lighting, and audio equipment. The intern will collaborate closely with experienced media professionals and may also assist in facilitating workshops or projects involving teen participants.

Please submit your application with your resume and work samples to ece@mymcmedia.org and jlee@mymcmedia.org or reach out with any questions.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The Burtonsville Lions need assistance with our day at The Lion's Dairy Barn on August 20, 2026 from 4 PM to closing. Duties will include scooping ice cream, carrying buckets of ice cream from truck to barn, and clean up at closing.

This is one of our few fundraisers and all funds collected go back into the Burtonsville community.

Come spend the evening with us and enjoy some free ice cream.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

The PATESI Foundation is seeking passionate, high energy,  and community-minded high school students to become Youth Ambassadors for an exciting new initiative launching this August.

Youth Ambassadors will lead an effort to promote dignity, compassion, and service. Ambassadors will work alongside other student leaders while building leadership skills and earn SSL hours. Groups of up to 20 students/school are welcome too but you can sign up individually.

Participants will be doing the following:

Learn about the importance of 9/11 Day of ServiceDecorate donation boxesEngage other students and the communityAssemble emergency period kitsCreate awareness poster boards about period poverty, postpartum poverty, & male allyshipHave some friendly competition & tons of fun with other leaders! The initiative officially begins in August, with ambassadors preparing for youth leadership initiatives, outreach, and service. The program ends on September 11, honoring the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, through a community-wide act of service that demonstrates the power of young people working together to make a difference.

This opportunity is ideal for students who are:

Join the first group of student leaders helping launch one of PATESI Foundation's newest youth initiatives. Help us show that when young people get together, kindness becomes a powerful force for change!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Are your creative juices looking for an opportunity to show off your writing skills, then AWLMC has an opportunity for you. Do you love pets?  Especially cats?  Do you enjoy creative writing or using chatGPT?  Then the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) needs you!   You can volunteer remotely and you can always come into the shelter in downtown Gaithersburg to meet the cats. We need writers to create interesting kitty bios for posting online. Training will be provided and all of your work can be done remotely. Help us find forever homes for the kitties in our care! Send us an email using this site and you will be immediately contact and we will be happy to answer any and all questions. 

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours.

Join Weed Warrior Supervisor Kathryn for a non-native, invasive plant removal workday in Sligo Creek Stream Valley Unit 4 (between Forest Glen Road and University Blvd in Silver Spring). More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to all volunteers registered directly with Montgomery Parks.

We will focus on non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, including porcelain berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese barberry (Berberisthunbergii), and bush honeysuckle (mainly Lonicera maackii). Native Virginia creeper and poison ivy are also present and beneficial, so we will avoid those.

Please wear long pants that cover your ankles, long sleeves, tall socks, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Bring gloves, pruners, small folding hand saws and/or loppers if you have them. Gardening-type gloves and tools are available to borrow if you don’t have your own. No power tools or machetes allowed. Please bring water to drink. Please note: Court Ordered Volunteer Hours can’t be granted through this workday.

Each volunteer must register directly with Montgomery Parks with their own account. More details, including the exact meeting location, will be emailed to you after you register.

This event is capped at 15 people

Learn more about the Weed Warrior program.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

**Each volunteer MUST register directly with Montgomery Parks**. Follow this link to Weed Warrior Workday Events or visit parksvolunteers.org to learn more.

Join one of our Weed Warrior workday events to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided.

Events are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. See event description for exact locations, times and meeting points.

Each volunteer must register separately with Montgomery Parks by creating or logging into their own Montgomery Parks volunteer account.

Most events are for ages 16+. For events that allow younger children, all volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered, responsible adult.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

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Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

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Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

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Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help out around our Montgomery County Warehouse, which takes in thousand of pounds of donated food, clothing, toys, household goods, diapers and more each day. Volunteers will help with the following projects: organizing and displaying donations, helping to take inventory, cleaning and organizing our space, making grocery bags for home deliveries, helping to load and unload delivery vehicles and more!

Age requirements: We accept volunteers aged 10 and older. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Physical ability: While some of these tasks are physically strenuous, we have plenty of opportunities for folks that have physical limitations or other restrictions, and our warehouse is wheelchair accessible. How to prepare: Volunteers should arrive wearing closed-toed shoes and clothing they can move around in and get dirty. Please note that the heating in our warehouse is currently out of service, so please dress warmly, wearing layers and coats for your shift. If you have any questions please send an email to mjoe@sowhatelse.org. Thank you!

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Want to take on a leadership role at G4G and in your community and Do Good? If you are in high school and want to serve as a leader in service work, you can apply to be on G4G’s Youth Action Board. Early in the school year, G4G accepts applications from young adults who wish to dive deeper in supporting the needs of vulnerable communities in the DC area. Selected high schoolers will engage in opportunities throughout the school year that help low income and underserved individuals, develop personal and professional skills, and grow as leaders. Community Service/SSL Hours offered.

Application Deadline: Sept 25, 2026

Click here to learn more and apply! (link will be active when application goes live) 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Interfaith Works Lon's House is a home that provide permanent housing, 24-hour oversight, and intensive case management services to 8 men with behavioral health diagnoses.

We are looking for volunteers to prepare meals for the 8 clients at the IW Lon's House, located at 109 Fleet St, Rockville, MD 20850 Meals need to be dropped off at the following times (please note you can drop off meals earlier):

· Breakfast: 9:00-10:00 am

· Lunch: 1:00-2:00 pm

· Dinner: 5:00-6:00 pm

You can sign up for dates to provide meals here.

Students can earn 4 SSL hours for making homemade meals (not for store-bought or purchased items).  

If you are interested in providing a meal to our clients and would like to serve we can have up to 5 volunteers. Masks are required for all volunteers along with a temperature and symptom upon arrival. Breakfast is drop off only. Students can also earn SSL hours for the time spent serving meals outside of school hours. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you'd like to serve the meal.

If you're dropping off meals, please label the containers with the ingredients so our clients with dietary restrictions can be aware. When you arrive, you can either call our front staff at (240) 328 - 6017 or come to the front door with your food.

If you would like a copy of the meal guidelines, or have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Henrietta Morrison, at hmorrison@iworksmc.org.

Thank you for your support!

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.