Volunteer: SSL May 2026 Intergenerational Book ClubMay Intergenerational Book Club This program brings together staff and volunteers (age 50+) from the Jewish Council for the Aging Heyman Interages® Center, MCPL staff and MCPS students. The Intergenerational Book Club has several goals, some of which follow: ● to connect all participants to meaningful reading materials; ● to create meaningful, stimulating conversations; and ● to provide opportunities for youth and older adults to connect with a diverse group so that each participant can learn from each other. The book this month will be Not Nothing by Gayle Forman. Click here for the event listing: https://control-us.communico.co/#events2/action/edit/eventid/3744550 Dates: Thursdays: May 7, 14, 21, and 28 of 2026. 5:00-6:00PM REQUIREMENTS ● Participants must have a strong internet connection as both audio and video are used during each meeting. If you need a hot spot, please contact MCPL library. ● Time: The book club will meet from 5:00 to 6:00pm. ● The reading schedule is as follows: For May 7th: Please arrive having read pages 1-41. For May 14th: Please arrive having read pages 42-156. For May 21st : Please arrive having read pages 157- end. ● Location: The book club will take place virtually via MCPL Zoom. ● Book: Before the first meeting, obtain a copy of Not Nothing byGayle Forman. Once registration is confirmed, please place a hold on a copy of the book and have it sent to the branch of your choice. Below is the link to the catalog. https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/280bfa12-c622-6a64-c4f3-3060c182a1ce-eng/Home?searchId=36174679&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex ● Participants: 12 Montgomery County students who currently are 6th, 7th & 8th graders and have submitted the following form: Permission Slip ● SSL Hours: 8 SSL hours will be awarded to students who attend all meetings with video on and present a final project during the final meeting on May 28th. ● MCPL Facilitator: Judy Ehrenstein If you have any questions, please contact Teri Poux at tpoux@accessjca.org. Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms: A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with the 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.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. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center May Intergenerational Book Club This program brings together staff and volunteers (age 50+) from the Jewish Council for the Aging Heyman Interages® Center, MCPL staff and MCPS students. The Intergenerational Book Club has several goals, some of which follow: ● to connect all participants to meaningful reading materials; ● to create meaningful, stimulating conversations; and ● to provide opportunities for youth and older adults to connect with a diverse group so that each participant can learn from each other. The book this month will be Not Nothing by Gayle Forman. Click here for the event listing: https://control-us.communico.co/#events2/action/edit/eventid/3744550 Dates: Thursdays: May 7, 14, 21, and 28 of 2026. 5:00-6:00PM REQUIREMENTS ● Participants must have a strong internet connection as both audio and video are used during each meeting. If you need a hot spot, please contact MCPL library. ● Time: The book club will meet from 5:00 to 6:00pm. ● The reading schedule is as follows: For May 7th: Please arrive having read pages 1-41. For May 14th: Please arrive having read pages 42-156. For May 21st : Please arrive having read pages 157- end. ● Location: The book club will take place virtually via MCPL Zoom. ● Book: Before the first meeting, obtain a copy of Not Nothing byGayle Forman. Once registration is confirmed, please place a hold on a copy of the book and have it sent to the branch of your choice. Below is the link to the catalog. https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/280bfa12-c622-6a64-c4f3-3060c182a1ce-eng/Home?searchId=36174679&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex ● Participants: 12 Montgomery County students who currently are 6th, 7th & 8th graders and have submitted the following form: Permission Slip ● SSL Hours: 8 SSL hours will be awarded to students who attend all meetings with video on and present a final project during the final meeting on May 28th. ● MCPL Facilitator: Judy Ehrenstein If you have any questions, please contact Teri Poux at tpoux@accessjca.org. Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms: A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with the 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.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. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20852 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: SSL How to be a Dementia Friend (Zoom)Subject: How to Be a Dementia Friend Zoom Class and reflection
JCA's Heyman Interages Center will host a one hour zoom talk called How to Be a Dementia Friend. Dementia Friends Montgomery County will lead the lesson on Friday, May 15th, from 4 PM - 5 PM. Please join us to: • Learn about Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.• Recognize the signs of dementia.• Discover tips for communicating and interacting with a person who has dementia.• Establish tips for creating a dementia-friendly physical space. By completing the session, you will help heighten awareness of dementia in the community and be equipped to respond warmly and effectively when interacting with people living with dementia and their families.To register have a parent or guardian fill in this permission form: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/568721197 To receive 2 SSL hours from JCA: Your video must remain ON during the program (unless previous accommodations have been made).Make sure your name on the zoom matches the name we have on our sign-up.After the zoom session, submit a reflection (250-500 words) that demonstrates you attended the program to rlanman@accessjca.org by May 22nd.Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms: A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with the 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. 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. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Subject: How to Be a Dementia Friend Zoom Class and reflection
JCA's Heyman Interages Center will host a one hour zoom talk called How to Be a Dementia Friend. Dementia Friends Montgomery County will lead the lesson on Friday, May 15th, from 4 PM - 5 PM. Please join us to: • Learn about Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.• Recognize the signs of dementia.• Discover tips for communicating and interacting with a person who has dementia.• Establish tips for creating a dementia-friendly physical space. By completing the session, you will help heighten awareness of dementia in the community and be equipped to respond warmly and effectively when interacting with people living with dementia and their families.To register have a parent or guardian fill in this permission form: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/568721197 To receive 2 SSL hours from JCA: Your video must remain ON during the program (unless previous accommodations have been made).Make sure your name on the zoom matches the name we have on our sign-up.After the zoom session, submit a reflection (250-500 words) that demonstrates you attended the program to rlanman@accessjca.org by May 22nd.Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms: A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with the 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. 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. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20852 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities for those 50 PlusThe JCA Heyman Interages® Center intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for more than 30 years. Are you 50+? We are seeking volunteers for a number of opportunities including reading with children, in-classroom support, virtual tutoring in schools and with families, dialogues between the ages, book clubs, art, and music appreciation programming. More as well. We have in person and virtual programs. For more information contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager at idingledine@accessjca.org Thank you! Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center The JCA Heyman Interages® Center intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for more than 30 years. Are you 50+? We are seeking volunteers for a number of opportunities including reading with children, in-classroom support, virtual tutoring in schools and with families, dialogues between the ages, book clubs, art, and music appreciation programming. More as well. We have in person and virtual programs. For more information contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager at idingledine@accessjca.org Thank you! Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Seeking Volunteers aged 50+ JCA Interages Grandreaders ProgramsJCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50+ JCA Interages Grandreaders Grandreaders Volunteers are paired with a second or third grader and read with them, working on the child’s literacy. This takes place at school. Please note: areas in the school where the activity happens vary depending on each school’s available resources. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239.
Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center JCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50+ JCA Interages Grandreaders Grandreaders Volunteers are paired with a second or third grader and read with them, working on the child’s literacy. This takes place at school. Please note: areas in the school where the activity happens vary depending on each school’s available resources. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239.
Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20852 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seeking volunteers aged 50+ JCA Interages After School and Before School ProgramsJCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50 + Afterschool and Before School programs
Bridges Program at Daly Elementary School, 20301 Brandermill Dr, Germantown, MD 20876, Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Starting Nov. 8, 2023. Academic year long program. Relationship building activities and language strengthening. Students first language is Spanish and French, etc. Volunteers do not need to know a second language. Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center JCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50 + Afterschool and Before School programs
Bridges Program at Daly Elementary School, 20301 Brandermill Dr, Germantown, MD 20876, Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Starting Nov. 8, 2023. Academic year long program. Relationship building activities and language strengthening. Students first language is Spanish and French, etc. Volunteers do not need to know a second language. Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20852 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seeking volunteers aged 50 + JCA Interages Readers TheaterJCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50+ Readers Theater Reader’s theater is a style of theater in which the readers gather in small groups to convey stories using vocal expression to help the audience understand it. Reader’s theater increases reading comprehension and reading motivation and helps develop fluency through repeated exposure to text. School, Location, Day of the week, Time, Notes You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center JCA Interages is seeking volunteers aged 50+ Readers Theater Reader’s theater is a style of theater in which the readers gather in small groups to convey stories using vocal expression to help the audience understand it. Reader’s theater increases reading comprehension and reading motivation and helps develop fluency through repeated exposure to text. School, Location, Day of the week, Time, Notes You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you. Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20852 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seeking Bi-Lingual English/Spanish Speakers to Tutor and Read with Children
Looking to volunteer? The JCA Heyman Interages Center is seeking people who are Bi-Lingual - English/Spanish speakers to volunteer with underserved youth tutoring or reading with children, or provide in-classrooms support. Please contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager, at idingledine@accessjca.org for more information.
Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center
Looking to volunteer? The JCA Heyman Interages Center is seeking people who are Bi-Lingual - English/Spanish speakers to volunteer with underserved youth tutoring or reading with children, or provide in-classrooms support. Please contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager, at idingledine@accessjca.org for more information.
Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20852 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: JCA Interages :Volunteers aged 50+ Read with a Second Grader Germantown, MDJCA Interages - Providing meaningful intergenerational programs for more than 35 years. Seeking volunteers aged 50+ to read one-on-one with a second grader. S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School 12500 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD 20874 on Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting in January 2026 and ongoing through the academic year.Background check and application required. If interested, please contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org or 301 255 4239. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center JCA Interages - Providing meaningful intergenerational programs for more than 35 years. Seeking volunteers aged 50+ to read one-on-one with a second grader. S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School 12500 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD 20874 on Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting in January 2026 and ongoing through the academic year.Background check and application required. If interested, please contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org or 301 255 4239. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20874 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 50+ JCA Interages: Maryvale Elementary After School Help with Homework and Fun ActivitiesJCA Interages has provided meaningful intergenerational programs for more than 30 years. Our volunteer opportunities for those 50+ take place in Montgomery County Public Schools, MCPL libraries, and other organizations. We are seeking volunteers aged 50+ to help children k-5 with homework and fun learning activities afterschool. In partnership with Maryvale Elementary and Linkages to Learning 1010 1st Street Rockville, MD 20850 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Choose reading, writing, and/or math. Assist with homework and other fun activities. Two days/week preferred. Grades: K-5. Background check and application required for volunteering. If interested, please contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 - 4239. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center JCA Interages has provided meaningful intergenerational programs for more than 30 years. Our volunteer opportunities for those 50+ take place in Montgomery County Public Schools, MCPL libraries, and other organizations. We are seeking volunteers aged 50+ to help children k-5 with homework and fun learning activities afterschool. In partnership with Maryvale Elementary and Linkages to Learning 1010 1st Street Rockville, MD 20850 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Choose reading, writing, and/or math. Assist with homework and other fun activities. Two days/week preferred. Grades: K-5. Background check and application required for volunteering. If interested, please contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 - 4239. Organization: JCA Heyman Interages Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20850 Allow Groups: Yes |