Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Constitution Day Webinar with Congressman Jamie Raskin - September 17, 2026 (4:30PM-6:00PM)

Celebrate Constitution Day with Congressman Jamie Raskin!

Join us for a special Constitution Day webinar featuring U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law scholar and author of We the Students: Supreme Court Cases for and About America's Students. Congressman Raskin will speak about the significance of the U.S. Constitution and answer student questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about rights, citizenship, and democracy directly from a national leader and former constitutional law professor. Earn up to 2 SSL hours. Spanish translation will be available.

MCPS middle school and high school students will earn up to two Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for attending and participating in this advocacy event: September 17, 2026, 4:30PM - 6:00PM MCPS students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity. 
Instead, please register at the following link to participate in this opportunity:
Zoom Registration Link

Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Celebrate Constitution Day with Congressman Jamie Raskin!

Join us for a special Constitution Day webinar featuring U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law scholar and author of We the Students: Supreme Court Cases for and About America's Students. Congressman Raskin will speak about the significance of the U.S. Constitution and answer student questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about rights, citizenship, and democracy directly from a national leader and former constitutional law professor. Earn up to 2 SSL hours. Spanish translation will be available.

MCPS middle school and high school students will earn up to two Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for attending and participating in this advocacy event: September 17, 2026, 4:30PM - 6:00PM MCPS students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity. 
Instead, please register at the following link to participate in this opportunity:
Zoom Registration Link

Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 17, 2026

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Montgomery County Council Youth Town Hall - Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (6PM - 7:30PM)

Montgomery County Youth Town Hall 
September 29, 2026 (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) The Montgomery County Council will host their annual Youth Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Please join our Montgomery County Councilmembers and MCPS student leaders as we discuss important youth centric issues. Student attendees will be able to share their questions and concerns and participate in a dialogue with our county's leadership. All registered attendees may attend in person or on Zoom. Those who choose to attend virtually will receive the link to the Zoom link the day of the program (via email on September 29, 2026). Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Stella Werner Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850  MCPS Students, please DO NOT respond to this opportunity. All students may participate and earn SSL hours by following the directions below:  Please submit your RSVP (https://tinyurl.com/MoCoYouthTH2026) and any questions you would like for us to share with the County Council. An SSL advocacy exercise will be presented during the program and students must attend the program and complete the advocacy exercise in order to earn 2 SSL hours.


Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Montgomery County Youth Town Hall 
September 29, 2026 (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) The Montgomery County Council will host their annual Youth Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Please join our Montgomery County Councilmembers and MCPS student leaders as we discuss important youth centric issues. Student attendees will be able to share their questions and concerns and participate in a dialogue with our county's leadership. All registered attendees may attend in person or on Zoom. Those who choose to attend virtually will receive the link to the Zoom link the day of the program (via email on September 29, 2026). Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Stella Werner Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850  MCPS Students, please DO NOT respond to this opportunity. All students may participate and earn SSL hours by following the directions below:  Please submit your RSVP (https://tinyurl.com/MoCoYouthTH2026) and any questions you would like for us to share with the County Council. An SSL advocacy exercise will be presented during the program and students must attend the program and complete the advocacy exercise in order to earn 2 SSL hours.


Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 29, 2026

Zip Code: 20850

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: MCPS High School Assistants Needed for 6th Grade Outdoor Education Program

MCPS High School Assistants Needed for 6th Grade Outdoor Education Program


Many middle schools seek high school volunteers to assist with their Grade 6 Outdoor Education program, and the schools listed on the SY27MCPS HS Outdoor Ed Assistant Interest form have asked for assistance in identifying potential assistants to work with them during Outdoor Ed.   

High school assistants who are selected to support a middle school will accompany middle school students and staff to one of the three sites MCPS utilizes for a 3-day, 2-night environmental education program and will assist with supervision, instruction, and activities throughout that program.   

There is no cost for high school assistants to participate, meals are provided, and assistants will have dedicated study time each day. High school assistants will need to submit a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian and must also receive permission from their teachers and administrators to participate.

High school assistants can earn up to 16 SSL hours through their work as an Outdoor Education Assistant.

Please note: By submitting the form below, you are expressing your interest in serving as an Outdoor Education Assistant; it does not indicate that you have been selected to fill that role. Please note that schools listed on the interest form get updated as schools request support through the year.

Your name and contact information will be shared with staff from the middle school(s) you select, and those staff members will contact you to share next steps regarding their selection process.  All decisions on high school assistant selection are made by the staff in each middle school.

We appreciate your consideration and if you are interested, please complete and submit this form. This is a fantastic opportunity for any students who have a strong interest in working with children and have a strong interest in the outdoors and the environment!

This form must be completed by MCPS students using their MCPS Gmail accounts.  

MCPS students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity. Instead, please complete and submit this form to express your interest in participating in this opportunity. This form must be completed by MCPS students using their MCPS gmail accounts. 

Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

MCPS High School Assistants Needed for 6th Grade Outdoor Education Program


Many middle schools seek high school volunteers to assist with their Grade 6 Outdoor Education program, and the schools listed on the SY27MCPS HS Outdoor Ed Assistant Interest form have asked for assistance in identifying potential assistants to work with them during Outdoor Ed.   

High school assistants who are selected to support a middle school will accompany middle school students and staff to one of the three sites MCPS utilizes for a 3-day, 2-night environmental education program and will assist with supervision, instruction, and activities throughout that program.   

There is no cost for high school assistants to participate, meals are provided, and assistants will have dedicated study time each day. High school assistants will need to submit a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian and must also receive permission from their teachers and administrators to participate.

High school assistants can earn up to 16 SSL hours through their work as an Outdoor Education Assistant.

Please note: By submitting the form below, you are expressing your interest in serving as an Outdoor Education Assistant; it does not indicate that you have been selected to fill that role. Please note that schools listed on the interest form get updated as schools request support through the year.

Your name and contact information will be shared with staff from the middle school(s) you select, and those staff members will contact you to share next steps regarding their selection process.  All decisions on high school assistant selection are made by the staff in each middle school.

We appreciate your consideration and if you are interested, please complete and submit this form. This is a fantastic opportunity for any students who have a strong interest in working with children and have a strong interest in the outdoors and the environment!

This form must be completed by MCPS students using their MCPS Gmail accounts.  

MCPS students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity. Instead, please complete and submit this form to express your interest in participating in this opportunity. This form must be completed by MCPS students using their MCPS gmail accounts. 

Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jun 4, 2027

Zip Code: 20855

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Back to School Block Party - Friday, September 18, 2026, 12:30PM - 3PM

Back to School Block Party
September 18, 2026
(12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)


The upcoming Back to School Block Party, hosted by Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe, is scheduled for Friday, September 18th from 12:30-3PM at the BlackRock Center for the Arts.

We are planning this event in partnership with the BlackRock Center and the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, and our goal is to create a fun, safe space for Upcounty youth where they can both hang out with each other and access resources most relevant to them.

We will have food, outdoor games, a small resource fair, student performances, and much more!

There will also be an opportunity to share your voice and earn SSL hours for advocacy.

Students, please DO NOT respond to this opportunity. All students may participate and earn SSL hours by attending and participating: Date:  Friday, September 18, 2026 Time:  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location:  Blackrock Center for the Arts
(12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874) 

Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Back to School Block Party
September 18, 2026
(12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)


The upcoming Back to School Block Party, hosted by Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe, is scheduled for Friday, September 18th from 12:30-3PM at the BlackRock Center for the Arts.

We are planning this event in partnership with the BlackRock Center and the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, and our goal is to create a fun, safe space for Upcounty youth where they can both hang out with each other and access resources most relevant to them.

We will have food, outdoor games, a small resource fair, student performances, and much more!

There will also be an opportunity to share your voice and earn SSL hours for advocacy.

Students, please DO NOT respond to this opportunity. All students may participate and earn SSL hours by attending and participating: Date:  Friday, September 18, 2026 Time:  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location:  Blackrock Center for the Arts
(12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874) 

Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 18, 2026

Zip Code: 20874

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 ASIRT Road Safety PSA Contest - Submit Video by October 4, 2026

2026 ASIRT & MCR Road Safety PSA Contest  Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Calling all MCPS middle and high school students! The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR) are sponsoring a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition focused on road safety and how to keep yourself and others safe on the roads. Participants who submit a quality PSA that meets the competition requirements will earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win an Amazon gift card.  PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT IN FULL.MCPS Students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity -- all MCPS middle school and high school students may participate in this opportunity by following the directions below: To submit an entry: https://tinyurl.com/ASIRT2026


 


Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

2026 ASIRT & MCR Road Safety PSA Contest  Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Calling all MCPS middle and high school students! The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR) are sponsoring a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition focused on road safety and how to keep yourself and others safe on the roads. Participants who submit a quality PSA that meets the competition requirements will earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win an Amazon gift card.  PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT IN FULL.MCPS Students, please DO NOT RESPOND to this opportunity -- all MCPS middle school and high school students may participate in this opportunity by following the directions below: To submit an entry: https://tinyurl.com/ASIRT2026


 


Organization: MCPS Division of School Leadership and Improvement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 4, 2026

Allow Groups: No