Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

My Neighbor's Keeper Alliance and the City of Bowie Youth & Family Services are teaming up for an exciting day of fun, games, and mental wellness awareness! This event  is all about bringing youth and families together to promote positivity, healthy living, and community connection.

Why volunteer?

Earn 3 SSL service hours, build leadership skills, give back to your community, and be part of an impactful event supporting youth mental health! Spots are limited—sign up fast before all positions are filled!

Volunteer roles (event setup, tshirt coordination, filling giveaway bags)

Mandatory Next steps:

1- Fill out our SSL student interest form: https://forms.gle/EyRFGR8u83xfy968A

2- Complete the following forms prior to signing up and participating in any event/activity:

Parent consent (completed by a parent/guardian): https://forms.gle/BBV2SJKkcZABocgE8

Student code of conduct: https://forms.gle/DRhWXe68sz5vpkA28

emergency contact form: https://forms.gle/jTnG19YMw8cSExeQ7

parent/student agreement: https://forms.gle/mruTiSLUNzsZsuGY7

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST SIGN UP HERE (one per slot): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-63428625-come

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

Do you want to make a real difference in your community this spring?

My Neighbor's Keeper Alliance (MyNKA) is looking for 8 dedicated students to join our volunteer team for the 2nd Annual Voices of Now: Youth Wellness Town Hall — a FREE community event in Bowie, MD this May, bringing together youth, parents, and community members for an afternoon of mental health conversation, creative expression, and connection.

This is not your average volunteer gig. You will be behind the scenes of a movement — helping young people in your community feel seen, heard, and supported.

✨ Volunteer Roles (6 SSL hours TOTAL):

  • Registration & Welcome

  • Hospitality & Refreshments

  • Art Showcase Support

  • Wellness Activity Lead

  • Technology & A/V

  • Raffle Coordinator

  • Social Media & Documentation

  • Setup & Logistics

Mandatory Next steps:

1- Fill out our SSL student interest form: https://forms.gle/EyRFGR8u83xfy968A

2- Complete the following forms prior to signing up and participating in any event/activity:

Parent consent (completed by a parent/guardian): https://forms.gle/BBV2SJKkcZABocgE8

Student code of conduct: https://forms.gle/DRhWXe68sz5vpkA28

emergency contact form: https://forms.gle/jTnG19YMw8cSExeQ7

parent/student agreement: https://forms.gle/mruTiSLUNzsZsuGY7

MUST SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-63420484-voices

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

All student volunteers MUST fill out ALL Mandatory forms below before signing up and MUST use the signup link provided to reserve a spot.

We are looking for 6 volunteers to help with an exciting AI & Media Experiential Learning Field Trip!

Volunteer Roles: 

Snacks provided|4 SSL hours eligible| Only 6 spots available!

Mandatory Next steps:

1- Fill out our SSL student interest form: https://forms.gle/EyRFGR8u83xfy968A

2- Complete the following forms prior to signing up and participating in any event/activity:

Parent consent (completed by a parent/guardian): https://forms.gle/BBV2SJKkcZABocgE8

Student code of conduct: https://forms.gle/DRhWXe68sz5vpkA28

emergency contact form: https://forms.gle/jTnG19YMw8cSExeQ7

parent/student agreement: https://forms.gle/mruTiSLUNzsZsuGY7

Sign Up HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-62960967-media

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

Want to create fun activities, lead real conversations, and make an impact? 

Join the EYAME Youth Workshop Leader Team! 

You’ll design games, debates, and real-life scenarios on topics teens care about — then help lead the workshop with your peers while earning 6 SSL hours!

EVENT SIGNUP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-61966583-eyame

Not ready to lead yet? No problem! 

We also need help with setup, materials, and group activities — and you can earn 2 SSL hours!

All Presenter roles come with detailed prep materials and will be sent to the student's personal email (do not provide school email) upon signup. Additionally, all Presenter roles require a virtual meeting prior to the date of each workshop at a convenient time to be determined by the program facilitator with the student volunteer.

 Parental permission is REQUIRED for the presenter role (see forms below).

Mandatory Next steps:

1- Fill out our SSL student interest form: https://forms.gle/EyRFGR8u83xfy968A

2- Complete the following forms prior to signing up and participating in any event/activity:

Parent consent (completed by a parent/guardian): https://forms.gle/BBV2SJKkcZABocgE8

Student code of conduct: https://forms.gle/DRhWXe68sz5vpkA28

emergency contact form: https://forms.gle/jTnG19YMw8cSExeQ7

parent/student agreement: https://forms.gle/mruTiSLUNzsZsuGY7

Virtual Student participation parental consent: https://forms.gle/ZKZnZtUPbyesLEhz5

All forms are REQUIRED prior to attending, volunteering and earning SSL hours at events.

EVENT SIGNUP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8A72DA1FBCE9-61966583-eyame

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

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

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

Build leadership skills • Help your community • Earn SSL hours 

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