Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Volunteers at the City of Gaithersburg's Skate Park will be assigned to one of two volunteer placements: a volunteer attendant position or a volunteer skateboard instructor position. The volunteer attendant is responsible for assisting the staff with the overall supervision of the skaters to ensure the safety of the program participants and the safe operations of the facility. Volunteer attendants will assist the staff in daily cleaning and maintenance of the facility, greeting customers, organizing supplies and equipment and helping with program activities. The other position, the volunteer skateboard instructor, supports the staff in teaching youth participants how to safely learn new skateboarding skills in a formal group setting. Volunteer instructors are responsible for coaching, mentoring and providing guidance to program participants to help them build confidence in their skating ability. Volunteer instructors are required to provide verbal instructions as well as to demonstrate skateboarding techniques. Volunteers are selected through an interview process and must be at least 14 years old or have completed 8th grade at the time of their interview in order to be considered for a placement. Lastly, volunteers must have their parents sign a Skate Park waiver form before their first day of service.

Volunteer Coaches needed for Fall, Winter and Spring sports with the City of Gaithersburg.  Coaches must be at least 18 years old and can participate in one or more seasons/sports. 

Being a coach is the perfect way to give back to your community and inspire our youth. The City of Gaithersburg sports team is in search of enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dependable volunteer coaches to lead soccer, flag football, volleyball, track & field, and basketball teams. We provide pre-season training, equipment, and the program commitment is one practice per week for 9 weeks as well as one game per week for 7 weeks.

All volunteer coaches:

Our philosophy is all about fun and building character! If you are able to provide a fun experience while teaching the children the basics of the sport you love, please reach out to sports@gaithersburgmd.gov

The Gaithersburg Youth Club (GYC) is a City of Gaithersburg recreation program for students in grades 6-8. Membership includes admission to Robertson Park & Olde Towne Youth Centers, after school activities, field trips, and volunteer opportunities. These volunteer opportunities include: -Reading to younger children at the library. -Car washes -Environmental clean-ups -Intergenerational programs at retirement/nursing homes -Letters to veterans -Creating public service announcements broadcast via podcast series online -Assisting in supervision of younger participants during recreational activities, special events, and field trips -Holiday cards for hospice & nursing homes -Making toys for animal shelter -Preparing meals for homeless shelters -Serving food at local food banks/soup kitchens -Participation in youth advisory committees -Support volunteer roles at Holiday Giving & City festivals -Assisting in tasks to prepare for City events and City-sponsored activities.

Volunteers must be GYC members. GYC membership is associated with an annual fee of $20 for City of Gaithersburg residents and $25 for non-residents. Students must be in grades 6-8 to register. Students must abide by the GYC rules and regulations during their participation in volunteer activities.  Visit our website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov, keyword search "GYC" to download the membership registration form and calendar.  Email jake.hersom@gaithersburgmd.gov with questions.

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

The Student Union is a high school club sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg. Students must be in grades 9-12 to become a member and registration is $10/year for City residents and $15/year for non-residents. Membership includes admission to after school programs at Bohrer Park, access to the Olde Towne & Robertson Park Youth Centers, field trips, and volunteer opportunities. These volunteer opportunities include: -Tree plantings -Car washes -Environmental clean-ups -Intergenerational programs at retirement/nursing homes -Assist in supervision of younger participants during recreational activities, special events, field trips, and at the Youth Centers -Making toys for animal shelter -Preparing meals for homeless shelters -Serving food at local food banks/soup kitchens -Participation in youth advisory committees -Assist in tasks to prepare for City events and City-sponsored activities -Support volunteers at Holiday Giving programs, Homeless Resource Fair, & City festivals (Winter Lights, Oktoberfest, Book Festival, SummerFest)

Volunteers must be active members of the Student Union (grades 9-12 and are expected to follow the City's rules and regulations during their participation in volunteer programs.  Visit our website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov, keyword search "Student Union" to download the membership registration form and calendar.  Email studentunion@gaithersburgmd.gov with questions.

The primary duty of the volunteer is to assist the paid counselors with the overall supervision of the participants at the camps to ensure their safety and positive experience. The CITs are primarily responsible for helping with an assigned group of campers whereas the IRVs work one-on-one with an individual camper with disabilities to help facilitate the participant's inclusion into the program. Volunteers must be 14 years old or have completed 8th grade in order to participate. All volunteers must attend a mandatory training.

https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/youth-teen-activities/summer-camps/volunteer-opportunities