Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Each Sunday between the hours of 11am to 4pm, our volunteers pack bags of non-perishables and add bread, produce, pastries, soups etc to bags for Montgomery county families that have put in a request for food assistance to pick up.

We have shifts in 1 hour increments between the hours of 11-4pm on Sundays.  You can sign up for 1 hour or the entire 5 hour shift.

This fulfills MCPS SSL Hours.

This is a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity for high school students and adults.

****middle school students may also volunteer, but we require an adult to accompany you during your volunteer shift.

To volunteer please use our sign up genius link below 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA4AD23A3FDCF8-october#/

Here2Help is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to help relieve food insecurity in Montgomery county.  Any resident of the county is eligible to request food assistance on a weekly basis.   For more information, please visit our website.

https://www.here2helpmc.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. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Help MCCH clients receive diapers!

Each month, the Greater DC Diaper Bank provides diapers and baby items to MCCH for the families we serve.

We are looking for a volunteer to pick up, drop off, and sort our diaper order so that our direct care team can easily distribute diapers to our clients. 

This volunteer would drive to the GDCDB in Silver Spring, load our order into their vehicle, "shop" in the baby pantry, bring the order back to our main office, unload, and sort the diapers into groups by program. The first run would be with an MCCH staff member, and a virtual orientation will likely be provided by the GDCDB. After the first delivery, a MCCH staff member will be in the office available to assist you.

This is a great in-person opportunity for someone who is free during business hours (M-F 9am-5pm) and can commit 2-3 hours once a month. Volunteers will need a vehicle with ample storage space (Minivans, SUVs, or Hatchbacks work great)

Email volunteer@mcch.net for more details. We would love to help you take the next step!

The City of Rockville Youth Mentoring Programs is seeking volunteer coaches to join our Sports Mentoring Program.  Our program "Helping Youth Produce Excellence (2HYPE) uses sports and recreation to teach life lessons, build confidence, and promote healthy life choices for at-risk youth. Sports include basketball, soccer, and flag football.

Small Things Matter (STM) is a 501(3)c nonprofit dedicated to serving over 1000 Montgomery County families in need with our food, literacy, and crafting programs. STM's Kokua Foods Program helps address food insecurity in our community by providing food insecure families with fresh produce and other healthy food options.

During the holidays we try to provide our families with small toys for the younger children and gift cards for the teens and parents.

We are trying to help the food insecure families we serve by providing the children with a small holiday gift.  

We are looking for volunteers to donate new toys for children (ages 0-12) or $10-$20 gift cards for teens (ages 13-18) celebrate the holidays this year along with a handmade holiday card. Please save your receipts.  We cannot accept used items.  All items must be purchased new for this opportunity. 

We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

We will award 1 hour of community service for each toy or $10 gift card plus handmade notecard donated which can be used towards:

Instructions:

NOTE that all donations must be received by the Saturday December 10.  This is so that we have enough time to sort and  deliver presents to all of the families. 

1. Please email us at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com indicating the number of toys or gift cards you would like to donate

2. Purchase a small toy (each a $10-$20 value) -or- gift card(s) (each a $10-$20 value). All toys must be new and unused.

Please write the value of the gift card on the card.  Places such as Fair Day's Play in Takoma Park, Five Below, Target, and Amazon are some of the many stores that have toys.  Barbies, baby dolls, balls (footballs, soccer balls, etc), scooters are some of the toys that kids love.  Amazon, Target, and Starbucks are a few places that have gift cards that teens would enjoy.  Please keep your receipt from all toys/gift cards as proof of purchase.

3. Make a handmade gift card using either a blank card or a sheet of xerox paper folded in half twice. 

 DOS

DO NOTS

4. Place your gift using a gift bag (toy + handmade card) or an envelope (gift card + handmade card).  Please do not wrap the gifts with paper because we need to see them to sort them appropriately.  Please leave the bag/envelope unsealed (please do not staple, tape, or seal).

5.  Please enter proof of your work via the google sheet below.  You will need to submit a photo of your work, plus a log of your work. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser.  Make sure that you are not logged into a school account or this form will not work.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please drop off your donations at 14516 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD

If you are dropping off holiday gift cards for the teens place them in a separate bag...DO NOT ADD THEM TO ONE OF THE TOY BAGS.

Please leave your gifts in the marked box on our carport.  We are doing a no contact dropoff.

Please contact me at thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com ahead of time so I know when you will be dropping off or if you have any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Please email Roxanne (thesmallthingsmatter@yahoo.com) if you would like to help a child in need.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Join us to help serve our community by delivering pre-packed food bags to shut-in and home bound neighbors in our community on Wednesdays from 2-4pm.

Volunteers deliver food bags in their own vehicles. Volunteers will pick up food bags and designated route from Oak Chapel UMC and deliver them to homes in a no-contact fashion. 

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP: Advance registration is required through our SignUp Genius account. For a list of available volunteer slots and to register for this opportunity, please click the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a4a62aa5fac43-home

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

Weekly: Viet My Cultural Center hosts Saturday Vietnamese classes from September to June for individuals ages 5 and up who are interested in learning about the language, culture, music, arts, and foods. Volunteering opportunities are as follows: 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assist youth and adult martial arts class setup (Tuesday and Thursday) May also include help maintaining the GoFit Elevation website.

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.

Patient/Family Care Volunteers perform a range of tasks centered around providing comfort and support to patients and their loved ones throughout Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

Would you like to be a companion to a hospice patient? Help a family? Volunteers provide support to patients and loved ones doing tuck in calls, writing letters, delivering flowers, and spending time visiting patients just to mention a few of the ways to reach out to patients. The meaningful work of providing bedside companionship is what hospice volunteers provide. Volunteers spend time with patients and their families to celebrate life moments and overall provide much needed companionship.

MUST BE COVID VACCINATED WITH BOOSTER
MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE 4-8 HOURS PER MONTH
MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO 1 YEAR SERVICE
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

Two set TB test required, Flu Shot required, and background check
Hospice Training provided
MATURE AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS NEEDED

BATTLE BUDDY to help VETERANS

We have many patients who are veterans and we would like to have volunteers who are veterans visit them. You would be assigned a veteran to visit. Weekly visits of about 1 -2 hour is typically what is needed to establish a connection and provide support to your battle buddy. Veterans will often not open up to civilians (even family members) but they will to other veterans. Battle Buddies provide our veterans with a much needed friend, someone who understands.

In addition, we provide specialized Ceremonies to our veterans as a way of honoring the service they gave to our country. Battle Buddies will gather information on the veterans service so we can read it at the ceremony. We also have special lapel pins and certificates for the veteran which the volunteer can present. We are currently providing ceremonies in person. This is a great way to honor veterans.

Veterans often need other Veterans to talk with, they understand the language and provide a "safe place" to discuss issues. Please consider sharing your time with our veterans. They served us, let's serve them.


MUST BE COVID VACCINATED WITH BOOSTER
MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE 4-8 HOURS PER MONTH
MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO 1 YEAR SERVICE
Two set TB test required, Flu Shot required, and background check
Hospice Training provided
MATURE AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS NEEDED

We are Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and we save dogs and cats, puppies and kittens from high-kill shelters across the rural south and we NEED YOUR HELP. These animals must come to the DC area and they cannot escape the shelter unless we have confirmed fosters. If you would like to open your home and heart and snuggle a pup or kitty, then check out our website (Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fosters) to complete a questionnaire.

Fosters pick up their foster animal when they arrive on transport on Saturdays, from our Sunday adoption events, or from another foster. They provide temporary housing until the animal is placed in their forever home. This can be as short as a few days, or take several weeks. Our full time fosters typically commit to housing their foster dog or cat until they find a forever home.

Lucky Dog fosters provide a loving, temporary home for their foster dog or cat, communicate regularly with the Lucky Dog team, and provide transportation for their foster animal to our Sunday adoption events at least twice a month to help get their foster dog or cat adopted! Fosters must be able provide transportation to get the foster animal to events twice a month and for any medical needs (e.g., vet visits, medicine pick up, etc.). Lucky Dog asks foster families to provide food for their foster animal: we can provide or loan you the rest. Fostering is of course temporary so if you can't keep your foster animal long-term or only for a week or two, we understand -- that's the beauty of fostering!

To apply to be a foster, please visit our website at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Fosters!!!

The DOCR is in need of a Chess instructor willing to volunteer once a week to teach chess as well as potentially lead tournaments. 

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

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Helped clients to complete their referral to our organization and others.

Check and return messages.

Answer telephone.

Work one day a week for four hours. Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. or Friday 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Interview needed.

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities?

At ArtStream, we’re searching for dedicated, positive role models who are interested in supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. No prior experience is required, we only ask that you are interested in working with individuals with disabilities or the arts. Theater experience is a plus!

Mentors help provide support and encouragement to our actors during rehearsals and on-stage in our theatre companies and cabarets. We have locations in both Virginia and Maryland.

Mentors May Find Themselves:

Why?

We believe that through collaborative performance and lifelong learning opportunities, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain the skills and confidence to engage with the world.

Get involved and make a difference! Check out our website to learn more: www.art-stream.org

What is the Time Commitment?

Orientation (2 hours total)

Weekly rehearsals (2 hours each)

Tech week

Performances

How Do I Get Involved?

To apply to be a volunteer sign up here or on our website: art-stream.org/who-we-serve/volunteer

After applying we’ll schedule a time to chat with you to see what opportunity works best for your schedule. We do require volunteers to participate in a virtual training, submit a background check and review training materials.

"ArtStream gives people a sense of belonging in a beautiful way. There’s no way to overstate ArtStream’s impact. It’s a program of inclusion, of involvement in the community, and most importantly, of excitement and enthusiasm!" - ArtStream volunteer since 2018

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

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. 

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of those with disabilities?

At ArtStream, we’re searching for dedicated, positive role models who are interested in supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. No prior experience is required, we only ask that you are interested in working with individuals with disabilities or the arts. 

Volunteers help provide support and encouragement to students in a variety of performing arts settings: classes, theatre companies, cabarets, or workshops. Volunteers may help lead participants through a song, dance, or activity, or buddy up with a student who needs additional support. 

Where: 

We have one-time and weekly volunteer opportunities in Virginia, Maryland, and online.  

Why: 

We believe that through collaborative performance and lifelong learning opportunities, people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities gain the skills and confidence to engage with the world. We believe that when people make their own choices and are engaged, stimulated, challenged, and inspired they surpass both their own and others’ expectations. 

How: 

To apply to be a volunteer sign up here or on our website: art-stream.org/who-we-serve/volunteer 

After applying we’ll schedule a time to chat with you to see what opportunity works best for your schedule. We do require volunteers to submit a background check, review training materials, and attend a Zoom training session. 

Get involved and make a difference! 

Additional Details: 

Masks are optional in ArtStream's classes.

“ArtStream gives people a sense of belonging in a beautiful way. There’s no way to overstate ArtStream’s impact. It’s a program of inclusion, of involvement in the community, and most importantly, of excitement and enthusiasm!” - ArtStream volunteer since 2018 

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

High school volunteer students (10-12th grades) who can speak Korean fluently are sought to assist Korean language education program on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for Fall 2023 semester starting from August 26. Must be fluent in both Korean and English; TOPIK II test score higher than Level 4 or equivalent Korean fluency certificate. Should have own transportation means.

For Fall 2023 semester, please contact sak@waksusa.org

Piano Pals® for Seniors-   Private mentoring for a senior living in an assisted living facility.  

The High School student schedules a piano lesson on a weekly or bi-weekly basis with an interested senior.  The lessons begin anywhere from the beginner level to the level where the senior is.  If a beginner, the teen uses Piano for Adult Beginners provided by Faber Piano Adventures.   If the senior student has played, the teen brings materials that are meaningful to the senior.  

Piano lessons are great platforms for seniors to connect with a youth.  Present and past are conjoined through the music that is studied and the conversation that inevitably unfolds.  A relationship is forged through the attention of a teen who is knowledgeable in music and eager to learn from the senior about history, family, culture, and the aging brain. The senior has time.  

These sessions will be under supervision of an adult volunteer on the premises.  Scheduled by the Activity Director of the assisted living facility.

1 hour ssl credit for mentors per class.   SSL Hours are logged and approved by the Assisted Living staff at the facility if you are under the staff's supervision there.  If Tacy Foundation staff are present at all times and only when TF staff are onsite, you may log your hours with the foundation.                

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.

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

Bookkeeping Opportunities

Administrative Opportunities

Candidates for this voluntary role should have the following:

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

Looking for an Internship/ Volunteer Opportunity with Meaningful Impact?

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

1-pagers, online publications, slide decks and website

Requirements

Application Process

Visual Media Intern [Last Name, First Initial]

Description:

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity with the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. Purpose of Position: To assist the Executive Director with communications & marketing. Time Commitment: 8-15 hours per week. Communications interns/volunteers will assist the Executive Director with CRCMC’s communications, also known as promotion or marketing. CRCMC believes it is most effective when it is in communication with a wide range of audiences – from the stage, in written communications, in Social Media…in all areas. An intern/volunteer is sought to assist in these areas. Ideal candidates will be energetic, inventive, hard working, social media and web-savvy, and brimming with ideas about creative ways to engage audiences in the organization’s mission. While assisting with a wide range of projects, interns/volunteers will gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of marketing and development, while also gaining a good understanding of a small nonprofit organization.

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org. We prefer someone who is proficient in MS Office Suite and Google documents, but we are willing to train. You must be reliable, committed, and organized. Learn more about CRCMC at www.crcmc.org.

***Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but it is not a requirement

Establish a one-to-one relationship over a period of time with a youth with a focus on a pet, in order to provide support, opportunities to model the animals ability to stay on task, follow directions and connect with others. Specifically a pet volunteer encourages, teaches, builds on the positive, reinforces positive behavior. Pet Volunteers also must be willing to meet with students at a pre-arranged date and time to provide adult and pet companionship as well as positive role modeling. Volunteers must have an interest in volunteering with an emotionally disturbed youth as well as patience and understanding when it comes to dealing with the students. A respect for confidentiality is also a must for this position. Volunteers for this opportunity must also be able to control their pet.

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

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

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

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

Email sewing@peacejam.org with any questions.

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

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

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

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

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

Email sewing@peacejam.org with any questions.

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

How can we empower our communities to help care for their local parks and streams with a deeper understanding of watershed science and stream ecology?

The Montgomery Parks Stream Striders volunteer program is accepting applications! Stream Striders facilitate conservation projects that involve an educational component as well as a service component. Applications are open for adult volunteers interested in leadership, watershed education, & community engagement at their local stream valley parks.

How do I become a Stream Strider?
1. Read the program qualifications & requirements HERE
2. Click "apply" 
3. Create an account & fill out application (have you vax card ready)
4. We will contact you for a brief interview
5. Complete a 2-part training

STREAM STRIDER WATERSHEDS:
Northwest Branch-Anacostia (1)
Rock Creek (1)
Paint Branch & Little Paint Branch (1)
Sligo Creek (2)
Long Branch (1)
(the numbers indicate spaces available)

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years+
- Complete a background check with Montgomery Parks
- Follow park protocols and safety measures
- Ability to work with a variety of groups in a leadership position
- Ability to present information and educate others
- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)
- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streams

COMMITMENT:
- Minimum of 4 months
- Minimum of one project/month
- Scheduling is flexible!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
- Strong resume builder, long-term opportunity to build your leadership skills
- Improve the water quality at your local stream
- Work with volunteers from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Access to stream/nature workshops happening in our parks
- Earn service credit toward your program/course (verification letters available)
- Volunteer on a flexible schedule

Questions?
301-495-1302 valeria.espinoza@montgomeryparks.org

Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/

Montgomery Parks can be a great place for you to do your Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award projects!

Although sometimes Park Staff have projects in mind, the number of applicants far outnumbers them. It is often up to the scout to find a suitable project. We suggest you choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see what amenities you can help create or restore. 

Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval.  The scout will then be responsible for good communication with Park Staff, and completing the project in a timely manner.

Follow this link to find out more and to register!

Hello everyone,

The purpose of Toys 4 Smilez is to provide disadvantaged children with the gift of hope, empowerment, and inspiration through the donation of toys, enabling them to dream and thrive, while igniting their imagination.

Help us organize a toy drive and email us for more information at toys4smilez@gmail.com

Thank you, 

Toys4Smilez

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

Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels is an all-volunteer organization delivering two meals, five days per week, to homebound disabled individuals who cannot safely shop for food or prepare their own meals. We are seeking drivers to pick up the meals at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg and deliver them to approximately 10 to 12 recipients in Gaithersburg, roughly once every other week. See our website at gaithersburgmealsonwheels.org for more information. 

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Arbitrator trained or experienced in Common Ownership Communities  

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

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

About the Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) 

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

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

Apply for the volunteer position.

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

Mini-Musicals on the Move® is looking for someone with experience or interest in setting up sound equipment for live performances. Mini-Musicals on the Move® is an all-volunteer, non-profit organizations. We use headset microphones and speakers, which need to be set up and monitored for each performance. The volunteer sound “technician” will have to load and unload the equipment, and convey it on a cart to the performance space. We have performances 3 to 4 times a month, generally on weekend afternoons; members perform (or help with sound equipment) only when they are available for particular dates/times.

If you are interested, we can train you.

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

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

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

TASSC Career Development Program

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

Volunteers Responsibilities, Qualifications and Benefits

We ask that volunteers are responsible for the following activities:

Member Services

Research and Marketing

Events and Programs

Administrative

We seek volunteers with the following qualifications: 

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

Schedule:

HOW TO APPLY

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

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

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 1 year

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

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

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week 

Role Commitment: 1 year

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

The JCA Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Clubs are 4-HOUR social clubs designed for older adults in the early stage of memory loss between 9:30-1:30pm on Wednesdays. Experienced staff and volunteers help provide social activities to Club members. Club members are independent with walking and all personal cares. They participate in group games, exercise, art therapy, music therapy, and discussion and then return home again after four hours. A weekly volunteer to assist the manager and activity leader is needed for the club location at the Kensington Club at White Oak Senior Center in Silver Spring.  1700 April Lane Silver Spring, Maryland 20904  301-255-4221

The JCA Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Clubs at Germantown is a 4-HOUR social club designed for older adults in the early stage of memory loss between 9:30-1:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Experienced staff and volunteers help provide social activities to Club members. Club members are independent with walking and all personal cares. They participate in group games, exercise, art therapy, music therapy, and discussion and then return home again after four hours. Weekly volunteers are needed to assist the manager and activity leader. The club location is at the Germantown Community Center --18905 Kingsview Rd. Germantown, MD 20874

The JCA Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Club in Rockville is a social club designed for seniors in the early stage of memory loss. 

The Kensington Club@Parklawn on the JCA Headquarters Terrace has a large patio with raised flower beds and patio furniture. We are in search of 1-2 summer volunteers from June 1 to September 1(end date flexible), who are interested in horticulture and could provide regular care to patio plants at least one day per week, about 1-4 hours per week. Volunteer can take care of plants on Tuesdays or Thursdays anytime between 8-6pm. Student to communicate all lengthy and scheduled absences to supervisor to arrange coverage during this absence. Hours can vary during summer as long as mutually agreed upon between volunteer and supervisor. Orientation will be provided. The student must possess self-motivation, good judgement, good communication, and reliability to maintain this summer commitment to keep plants alive and thriving for the seniors in this day program. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers who seek flex hours but who enjoy working with plants and providing an independent, indirect service to program for seniors with dementia.  

*For students, there is a potential for 20-30 SSL hours for a 8 week summer commitment. July 1 - September 1, 2023 (negotiable).

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.

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

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

Role Commitment: 1 year

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

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

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

Role Commitment: 1 year

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

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

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

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

Reports to the Executive Director

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

The Director of Communications drives the strategy for and oversees all external communications regarding the organization and sponsored activities or viewpoints. The Director of Communications prepares annual communication action plans based on the organization goals set by the Executive Director and manages the Communications Team.

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 2 years

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

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

Reports to the Executive Director

Oversees the Social Media Manager, Public Relations Manager, and Digital Marketing Manager.

Job Description

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

Principal Responsibilities

Qualifications

Time Commitment

10-15 hours/month, at leisure

Attendance at quarterly fundraising events

Quarterly Board Meetings

Adult leaders serve as mentors and instructors to our youth members. They provide guidance and direction for youth members as needed.

Adult leaders are trained in at least BLS Healthcare Provider CPR and Standard First Aid, and are encouraged to complete Emergency Medical Responder training. Operational Advisors participate on standby first aid coverage at community and private events. Events covered include company picnics, parades, marathons in Montgomery County, and events on the National Mall, the Tidal Basin and the White House in Washington, DC. Leaders are encouraged to attend one event, one meeting and one training session per month, and at least 6 standby events as a minimum activity level. There are no minimum requirements, and no previous experience or current certification/license is necessary, training is available. Those who have previous or current training in EMS (EMTs, Paramedics, nurses, etc.) are encouraged to participate!

We can also use Administrative Advisors, who help with the many administrative needs for keeping the Unit running.

Assisting with the day to day delivery of resident centered activities and programs for the Sunrise Senior Living Community while meeting and/or exceeding Sunrise quality standards

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

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Qualifications

Duties:

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

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Qualifications

Duties:

Compensation

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

Location: This position is virtual.  

Duties include:

 Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first Saturday of every month from 7:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Clifton Park Baptist Church (CBPC) serves the surrounding community through its Project Neighbor Care (PNC) program. Through PNC, residents receive groceries donated through the Capital Area Food Bank, obtain clothing from the CPBC clothes closet, request special prayer, and receive information on additional community resources.  

No Need to register, just show up! Distribution will be outside unless it is raining.

Students can receive SSL Hours!

Volunteer drivers are needed to give safe rides to older adults and adults with disabilities for medical appointments, grocery shopping or other essential errands, worship services, and social outings. When you volunteer to drive for one of the participating programs below, you view and accept ride requests online, at your convenience, and give only the rides that work for you. It's very easy and rewarding, and every ride helps. 

JCA's VillageRides supports the following volunteer transportation programs in Montgomery County, in their efforts to recruit volunteer drivers to help their senior neighbors who are aging in place and adults with disabilities who cannot drive themselves.

To volunteer, please contact JCA VillageRides 301-255-4212 or your nearest volunteer driver organization directly. Contact information for our partners are below.

Bannockburn Neighbors Assisting Neighbors: 301-229-5639

Burning Tree Village: 240-389-3829

Gaithersburg Help: 301-216-2510

Greater Stonegate Village: 240-918-7989

Kemp Mill Village: 301-649-5031

North Chevy Chase Connections: 240-343-2446

Olney Home for Life: 301-446-2512

Parkside Village: 301-284-0560

Potomac Community Village: 240-221-1370

Villages of Kensington: 301-509-0191

Village of Takoma Park: 301-646-2109

WUMCO Help Inc.: 240-972-8481

Join the village movement, and share the journey! Volunteers:

Give the Gift of a Lift and Volunteer to drive today!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CPP welcomes students wanting to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Student volunteers will work alongside our participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities performing barn maintenance and horse care activities. For more information, please contact us at info@thecpproject.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. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

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

Serve the organization as member of the Board of Directors to provide oversight, governance, and to serve on one of the committees.

The American Red Cross seeks licensed mental health professionals to serve as volunteers with our team in Disaster Cycle Services.  We’re looking for compassionate and qualified people with a desire to provide Disaster Mental Health services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery.  As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you would help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

Volunteer Responsibilities:  As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you will:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

All you need to participate is a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, and a smile!

Potomac Conservancy provides the equipment and any training necessary before you get started.

Questions?

Contact Weyessa McAlister at community@potomac.org

We can't wait to see you on the river and park trails! 

A Mini Hub is a stock of everyday items that our clients frequently need. We build this stock so that basic items like toiletries or cleaning supplies do not financially strain our clients. Clients ask our staff for access to the Mini Hub where they can “shop” for free!

 We currently have four sites with Mini Hubs:

You can help our clients by re-stocking the Mini Hub of your choosing. How you approach this is up to you! You can focus on collecting multiple of one item, or you can try to collect a smaller amount of every item!

Email volunteer@mcch.net for more details.

House with a Heart is a senior pet sanctuary in Laytonsville, Maryland and is a 501(c)(3) charity. Sanctuary residents are seniors and special needs dogs and cats who have lost their homes through no fault of their own. Once a senior dog or cat becomes a resident, they have a home for life.

We are looking for an outdoor volunteer who is experienced in yard maintenance to help care for the grounds so that our residents have a beautiful safe place to play.

This position is for 3 hours a week Mon – Saturday 11am to 2pm. You choose the day.

Duties: blowing and raking leaves, weeding, mow and edge small yards, trim bushes, watering plants, special projects.

Qualifications:
Must be 18+ yrs old. Hard worker, self motivated, eye for detail, takes pride in their work. This position requires lifting, bending, and stooping.

Purpose: Supports the maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities and fleet at the Silver Spring, MD office.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Responsibilities include:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

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

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

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

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

On the first Saturday of each month, let us come together to clean up trash and recycling in our community! We will met at Clifton Park Baptist Church at 9am, get our supplies, and spread out. We will end at 11am and have drop off locations for the bags of trash and recycling.

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.

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

There is a great deal of excitement and a sense of accomplishment that comes with extinguishing a structure fire, extricating a trapped patient from their vehicle, or saving a patient's life. The satisfaction, camaraderie, and experience received from the fire and rescue service is often beyond description. However, this business is not for everyone. Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians need courage, dedication, assertiveness, and above all a desire to help others in need. Our volunteers perform strenuous work that tests their abilities in uncertain and often hazardous situations. Men and women age 16 and older who are in good physical condition and have the desire to serve as firefighters or EMTs are eligible for membership. Members of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department have nearly endless opportunities for training and advancement. Your advancement is only limited by the level of certification, training, and experience you reach. The commitment to serve as a volunteer firefighter or EMT with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department is a serious decision and should not be made quickly. Once you understand what is involved, we hope you will find that you are able to make the commitment we need to contribute to the safety of the community and its citizens. You will find that participation as a volunteer with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department will be unlike any experience you have had or will ever have.

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

Location: Compass Inc. Main Office 12400 Kiln Court Beltsville, MD Suite A 

Compass, Inc. is a non-profit human services provider supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.   We operate 33 group homes in Maryland with most houses located in Montgomery County.  We also provide employment and meaningful day services.

Establishment of a Human Rights Standing Committee is required by regulation – COMAR 10.22.02.14

Key Responsibilities and Attributes:

Human Rights Standing Committee Meeting Purpose and Objectives:

The Length of Appointment: Standing committee volunteer members may be provided the opportunity to Chair or Co-chair the committee after 6 months as members. We ask that all committee volunteers commit to one year of service.

Time Commitment: Standing Committee meets monthly. Meetings are typically held in the evening on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of every month for 2 to 3 hours.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of computer and data entry. Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability.

Support: Training for this position will be provided. Also, the Director will be available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Compensation: There is no compensation for this position as it is prohibited to pay human right standing committee members. However, a meal and light refreshments are provided during meetings.

Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma but candidates must meet the educational requirements expected for their profession. Prior experience preferred but not necessary. The following areas of profession are preferred but not required:

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

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

What you will be doing:

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

Increasing Chapter engagement, volunteerism and membership through social media

Identifying local and national events and opportunities to share

Responding to Facebook inquiries and escalating them as needed

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

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

To land this volunteer role:

You are familiar with military families and your local community

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

members, volunteers, and community members

You have experience working with volunteers

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

You have excellent written communication skills

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

Auxiliary/Administrative members choose to volunteer with the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department by contributing their time in the areas like fund-raising, public relations and education, administration, or running Canteen 733. These are vital functions that support the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and its day-to-day operations. People who do not have the desire to participate in emergency operations, or those who cannot meet the physical condition requirements are encouraged to join as Auxiliary/Administrative members. If you have any special skills that could help with the goals of our department, please let us know.

We are always looking for volunteers to spend time helping with trail work, gardening and carpentry skills. We also need volunteers during our retreats to help with activities.

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

Attorneys who have experience representing petitioners at protective order hearings are needed to assist victims of domestic violence in Montgomery County Circuit Court, as well as Rockville and Silver Spring District Courts. If you are interested in assisting victims with obtaining final protective orders, please reach out.

Volunteer is needed to do update and maintenance of data and devices at the CHEER office, and when needed to troubleshoot technology problems. Flexible scheduling. Tasks include: 

Manage CHEER technology account with Tech Soup. Use this account to renew zoom account and Microsoft 365 Business Premium Invoice

Maintain the integrity of the router and CHEER connection to the printers and scanners. Trouble shoot problems when connections are broken and set them up when new ones need to be made.

Maintain security on CHEER owned computers and accounts.

Protect CHEER data integrity and investigate breaches to protect data and restore lost data

Provide advice and recommendations on technology equipment purchases.  Configure new equipment into the system after purchase.

Trouble shoot problems with CHEER owned computers, internet, and phone service. 

Assist CHEER staff in trouble shooting technology questions and problems in conducting CHEER business.

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County has immediate vacancies for board directors.
The term of a member is 2 years not to exceed 6 years. The Conflict Resolution Center of
Montgomery County has immediate opening(s) for professional personnel that can bring value and
make a difference for the citizens of Montgomery County and the mission of CRCMC. If interested.
We also have an opening for a Student Board member, high school sophomore or junior, who
receives community service credits, and gets to be a vital part of peacemaking across the County. I
would encourage you to visit our website at CRCMC.org; forward your resume to our Governance
chairperson, Steven Shapiro, email address is sshapiro@sa-shapiro.com; Dan Max, email address
dmax24@msn.com or Wendell Smoot, email address wsmoot9489@gmail.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. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

About Us: 

CRCMC is a non-profit organization that provides free conflict resolution services to anyone in Montgomery County, MD. Our mission is to promote and provide collaborative problem solving processes throughout the county. 

Description:

This is an unpaid internship with the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. This opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and better prepare students interested in a public service career. The intern will assist with performing intake sessions with clients to establish their needs and/or provide referrals to outside resources. Chosen applicants will be trained to facilitate all aspects of scheduling mediation sessions for our community mediation program.

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org. We prefer someone who is proficient in MS Office Suite and Google documents, but we are willing to train. You must be reliable, committed, and organized. Learn more about CRCMC at www.crcmc.org.

***Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but it is not a requirement

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County recently added a new member to our team! 

Peacie Peacemaker is out brand new mascot, and we are looking for volunteers to wear the official costume at in-person outreach events, as well as during the production of marketing/ advertisement videos and media. The only limitations for this opportunity would be for height (the volunteer must be at least 5 feet, 6 inches tall).

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.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. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns 

Village of Takoma Park is always in need of new volunteer drivers!  We offer free rides to Village of Takoma Park members who are disabled or over the age of 55 and either temporarily or permanently unable to drive.   

How does it work?  Our volunteer coordinator sends out periodic emails to all volunteer drivers with information about current ride requests. If a ride fits your schedule, you “accept” the ride and if it doesn't, you just close out the program. There is never any need to explain why you can't take a ride.

What are the requirements for being a volunteer driver?

We ask that you:

Volunteer Position: Transportation - Ride Driver 

Need: Montgomery County office opening Spring 2022. Varies.  Rides are requested primarily during traditional office hours.  Some requests are made for early evenings and weekends. 

Description:  The Ride Driver transports PIC members to non-emergency medical appointments and errands.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ride Driver Criteria: Ride Drivers must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  The Ride Driver will honor the confidentiality of our members and staff and conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate to a business office.

Qualifications:  Must have a good driving record and pass a background investigation. Supervision:  Mobility Staff

Volunteer Position: Member Care - Repairs with Care (RWC)

Need:  RWC volunteers are needed in every area of Montgomery County where requests are made for a “honey do” household chore.  Time is flexible and both men and women, all abilities, are needed.

Job Description:  RWC volunteers will perform honey-do, neighborly handyman repairs as requested by PIC members.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

RWC Volunteer Criteria:  Receive on the job training and shadow members of the Member Care Staff and RWC lead.  Communication with the Member Care Staff will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements.  Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  The receptionist will honor the confidentiality of our members and staff and conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate to a business office.

Qualifications:  RWC volunteers will perform the tasks they say they can perform in a timely manner.  Members do the best they can, based on their own experiences with household repairs.  PIC does not offer “warranties” on repairs.  If the problem persists, we often refer the member to a professional contractor.

Supervision:  These volunteers are monitored by a RWC lead volunteer and Member Care Staff.  The RWC lead may seek the assistance of community groups to perform larger jobs or those that may require specific skills which a group might offer. 

Volunteer Position: Receptionist 

Need:  Partners In Care will be opening a Montgomerty County office Spring 2022. Receptionists are needed for 4 hour shifts, one a.m. and one p.m., Monday through Friday.  Back-up volunteers are needed when regularly scheduled volunteers are not available. 

Job Description:  Receptionists will provide back-up assistance for the staff receptionist.  He/she will answer the phone and offer administrative assistance related to incoming calls and requests at Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. (PIC).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receptionist Criteria:  Receive on the job training by shadowing current volunteer receptionists.  Communication with the Director of Operations and PIC Staff will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements.  Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  The receptionist will honor the confidentiality of our members and staff and conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate to a business office.

Qualifications:  Receptionists should have a pleasant phone presence.  They should hear well and speak clearly.  This position requires patience, as we deal with many members who have special needs.  They should write legibly, be detail oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.  Willingness to learn to navigate the database is a plus.

Supervision: This position reports to Operations Director. 

Volunteer Position: Community Ambassador

Need:  Ambassadors are needed to further Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. (PIC) coverage in the Montgomery County community through professional networking, participation in appropriate health fairs and events related to our mission; and to speak to groups who want to learn about our mission or how to support us.  The time commitment is flexible.

Position Description:  Ambassadors will support PIC staff by representing our organization through various networking opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Ambassador Criteria:  Receive on the job training and shadow Volunteer Coordinator.  Communication with the Volunteer Coordinator will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements.  Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.  

Qualifications:  Ambassadors should have some experience with networking; they should be comfortable in group setting and with meeting new people.  They should carry themselves professionally and dress appropriately.

Supervision: This position reports to the Volunteer Coordinator

Bethesda Help Needs Officers of the Day

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

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

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

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

Register HERE

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

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

to achieve the following goals:

For SSL hours, please note the following:

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.

Come in and share your musical gifts with the oncology members at Kaiser Permanente Balitmore, MD locations.

Our members love music. We would enjoy listening to your musical instrument indoors. 

Opportunities run Monday-Friday from 10 am-3 pm. You will only need to perform for a minimum of 1 hour.

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 note required vaccines:

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

This program offers 3 hours (5:00pm~8:10pm) class once a week, every Thursday for 16 weeks from January through May. Elementary students and middle school students attended this program and learning about Korean culture, history, language and paper folding arts. There are three different levels classroom.Need two volunteers for each classroom. Volunteers must speak English.If he or she speaks Korean welcomes. we will train all the volunteers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Individual Responsibilities of Board Members:

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

Share your love of books with a young reader! Power Readers mentors are paired with a local elementary school student for weekly, hour-long reading sessions. No curriculum or lesson plan is required-- just connecting over a good book. Mentors are needed for weekly sessions with students at Leleck Elementary School in Silver Spring! Sign up today to be matched with a student in need of reading support. Find out more and sign up on our website: https://everybodywinsdc.org/power-readers/

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

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

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements:

We are looking for responsible and dedicated adult volunteers with a passion for community service to join our heath care teams.

Whether you want to give back to the community, need to complete service hours, or simply enjoy meeting new people and making new friends, our volunteer program offers many opportunities to fit your talents, skills, and interests.

Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest health care organizations in the Mid-Atlantic States with a rich heritage and commitment to providing affordable high-quality health and life care. Our volunteers are a vital part of our mission to improve the health of our community.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers
Volunteer assignments are non-clinical and non-clerical, and may include:

Volunteer Requirements:

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.

Got cat food?  The Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition is a non-profit, all volunteer organization which works to find humane and effective solutions to help community cats -- outside cats living in colonies managed by caretakers. One of our projects is to collect and distribute cat food to community cat colony caretakers on a quarterly basis. All the food we distribute is donated or bought with donated funds. We are seeking volunteers to collect cat food from retail stores or to hold cat food drives at their school, church, etc.!  We also welcome volunteer help on the day of the cat food distribution to the colony caretakers. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Online Volunteer Form HERE.

The UpCounty Consolidation Hub, located in Germantown, distributes food and other essential items to families in need in the Upper Montgomery County area. 

Volunteers are needed to deliver the food boxes on Thursdays from 11:00 - 12:00 pm.

Volunteer to Deliver Food

Volunteers are needed to deliver the food boxes Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 - 1:00 pm.

Volunteer to Pack Food Boxes

Use the links above to learn more and to register to help! PLEASE NOTE: You will need to BOTH respond to this inquiry and register directly the website. Otherwise you are not yet registered to help!

ALL VOLUNTEERS must: 1. be 18 years or older and able to work independently,  2. show proof that they are fully vaccinated, (including boosters, if eligible) wear double masks while in the HUB space and 3. have the ability to lift 25 lbs.   

Contact Carina at carnaiz@blackrockcenter.org for more information or with any questions.

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

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

Support families overcoming homelessness and give back to your local community! This opportunity provides a meaningful way for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families experiencing homelessness.

Help lead fun activities during Fam-Club with the residents at The Triumph on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday nights! The Triumph is our short-term family housing site in Ward 8, Washington, DC. 

Fam-Club Volunteers will: Facilitate activities including arts & crafts, games, and playtime for residents of all ages. Help with setup and cleanup of Fam-Club activity room. 

We welcome individuals as well as community, school, and corporate groups to volunteer. Fam-Club can accommodate individuals or groups of up to 4 people. 

Please sign up here 

***All volunteers must be at least 14 years old and have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.  All group members must register individually. Volunteers are not required to attend a separate volunteer orientation to participate in this opportunity.***

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.

Future Stars Sports is seeking volunteer Sport Photographer/Videographer for Local Non-Profit’s Youth Sports Organization in Clarksburg, MD.

Personal Qualities Needed-

- Ability to take high quality photographs.
- Familiarity with live action photography or a willingness to learn.
- Committed & reliable.- Understanding of & interest in sport is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Capture in photograph or video local youth games, tournaments, team pictures and events when available.

About Us:

Future Stars Sports is a Non- Profit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Youth Sports Organization ran by Coach Carroll located in Clarksburg, Maryland. Our training programs are designed for kids 8 and above. We offer a competitive and fun atmosphere with a focus on learning fundamental basketball skills, defensive strategies, ball handling, while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, team work, discipline, respect and sportsmanship. 

Organization Mission:

Our mission is to provide a healthy balance of active play and socialization amongst peers, while giving back to our Community while promoting physical fitness. We strive to instill  character, sportsmanship, athletic fundamentals and academic strength with on focus peer-community engagement.

* Must have a clean background check through Checkr

Complete Volunteer Intake Form

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.

Future Stars Sports is seeking volunteer Head Coaches for our Boys 6th and 7th Basketball teams. We are in need of volunteers looking to contribute their time, resources an expertise to teaching the fundamental of youth basketball. 

Positions Include:

Coaching commitment include depicting examples of good character as a role model for the players, with a focus on helping players develop and improve there basketball skills awhile implementing positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents. 

Practice : Weekly Evenings (1-1.5 hours)

Games: Saturday / Sunday (1-2hours)

Basketball experience not required but a plus+

Must have a clean background check through Checkr

Complete Volunteer Intake Form

Future Stars Sports is seeking volunteer coaches for its male and female youth basketball teams. We are in need of volunteers looking to contribute their time, resources an expertise to teaching the fundamental of youth basketball. 

Positions Include:

Coaching commitment include depicting examples of good character as a role model for the players, with a focus on helping players develop and improve there basketball skills awhile implementing positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents. 

Practice : Weekly Evenings (1-1.5 hours)

Games: Saturday / Sunday (1-2hours)

Basketball experience not required but a plus+

Must have a clean background check through Checkr

Complete Volunteer Intake Form

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.

Pets for Vets is looking for assistants to assist with our 10 step match making process. Assistants will accompany the trainer to meetings with the Veterans to learn more about their story and what they are looking for in an animal. They will also assist in helping find the perfect animal to meet that Veterans needs.  Assistants also join the trainer on match day when the Veteran sees the trained animal for the first time.