Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Student Webmaster

We are seeking a creative, dependable student to assist with redesign, updating and maintaining our website. Responsibilities may include:

Enhancing website design to reflect the vibrancy of the church communityVerifying and updating website information and outdated contentCollecting, organizing, and posting photographs

Developing new webpages

Space Rentals—with photographs, rental details, and contact informationGifts and Memorials - Wills and BequestsSt.Paul's Wish listOther pages as neededChecking webpages for accuracy, readability, and working linksSuggesting creative ways to make the website more attractive and user-friendly

Qualifications: Interest in website design, technology, photography, or communications. Basic computer and internet skills. Willingness to learn, dependable and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Good attention to detail. Ability to work independently and ask questions when needed. Prior website experience or demonstrated website capabilities.

Guidance will be provided.

Schedule: Flexible; hours will be arranged with the student. Community Service Credit: Documentation of completed service hours will be provided. To Apply: Please contact rclaycarter@outlook.com or text 646-598-9351

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.


Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

We are seeking a creative, dependable student to assist with redesign, updating and maintaining our website. Responsibilities may include:

Enhancing website design to reflect the vibrancy of the church communityVerifying and updating website information and outdated contentCollecting, organizing, and posting photographs

Developing new webpages

Space Rentals—with photographs, rental details, and contact informationGifts and Memorials - Wills and BequestsSt.Paul's Wish listOther pages as neededChecking webpages for accuracy, readability, and working linksSuggesting creative ways to make the website more attractive and user-friendly

Qualifications: Interest in website design, technology, photography, or communications. Basic computer and internet skills. Willingness to learn, dependable and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Good attention to detail. Ability to work independently and ask questions when needed. Prior website experience or demonstrated website capabilities.

Guidance will be provided.

Schedule: Flexible; hours will be arranged with the student. Community Service Credit: Documentation of completed service hours will be provided. To Apply: Please contact rclaycarter@outlook.com or text 646-598-9351

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.


Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20008

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Student Pianist and/or Instrumentalist

We are seeking a student musician to accompany Sunday School children as they sing during Children’s Worship in the Sunday School chapel. Pianists and students who play other suitable instruments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: · Accompany children’s songs during Sunday School chapel ·  Prepare and practice the assigned music in advance ·  Work cooperatively with Sunday School leaders and children ·   May assist with lesson plans and activities

Qualifications: ·  Proficiency on the piano or another suitable instrument ·   Ability to prepare and perform musical accompaniment independently ·   Dependability and punctuality·  Patience and enthusiasm for working with children

Schedule: Sunday mornings on an agreed-upon schedule. Students will only earn SSL hours for the time spent assisting with Children's Worship, not for the time spent preparing and practicing the assigned music in advance. 

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.

Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

We are seeking a student musician to accompany Sunday School children as they sing during Children’s Worship in the Sunday School chapel. Pianists and students who play other suitable instruments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: · Accompany children’s songs during Sunday School chapel ·  Prepare and practice the assigned music in advance ·  Work cooperatively with Sunday School leaders and children ·   May assist with lesson plans and activities

Qualifications: ·  Proficiency on the piano or another suitable instrument ·   Ability to prepare and perform musical accompaniment independently ·   Dependability and punctuality·  Patience and enthusiasm for working with children

Schedule: Sunday mornings on an agreed-upon schedule. Students will only earn SSL hours for the time spent assisting with Children's Worship, not for the time spent preparing and practicing the assigned music in advance. 

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.

Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20015-2931

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Events Marketing & Administrative Volunteer

We are seeking a creative, organized high-school student to help promote concerts and other special events at St. Paul's for community members to access. The student may also provide administrative assistance to the Council President, Pastor, and Office Manager.

Responsibilities may include:

Researching low-cost and no-cost opportunities to publicize concerts and special eventsDeveloping and maintaining a contact list of community calendars, newspapers, websites, social media groups, schools, businesses, and other promotional outletsDraft event announcements, flyers, or other promotional material Posting event information to approved community calendars and online platformsKeeping marketing contacts and event information organized and up to dateProviding occasional administrative support to the Council President, Pastor, and Office Manager (assisting with filing, data entry, document preparation, and other office projects as needed)

Qualifications: Interest in marketing, communications, event promotion, or office administration. Good written and verbal communication skills, basic computer and internet research skills. Organized and attentive to detail. Dependable and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Able to work independently and follow instructions. Respectful of confidential or sensitive information. Prior marketing or office experience is helpful but not required. Guidance will be provided.

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.

Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

We are seeking a creative, organized high-school student to help promote concerts and other special events at St. Paul's for community members to access. The student may also provide administrative assistance to the Council President, Pastor, and Office Manager.

Responsibilities may include:

Researching low-cost and no-cost opportunities to publicize concerts and special eventsDeveloping and maintaining a contact list of community calendars, newspapers, websites, social media groups, schools, businesses, and other promotional outletsDraft event announcements, flyers, or other promotional material Posting event information to approved community calendars and online platformsKeeping marketing contacts and event information organized and up to dateProviding occasional administrative support to the Council President, Pastor, and Office Manager (assisting with filing, data entry, document preparation, and other office projects as needed)

Qualifications: Interest in marketing, communications, event promotion, or office administration. Good written and verbal communication skills, basic computer and internet research skills. Organized and attentive to detail. Dependable and able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Able to work independently and follow instructions. Respectful of confidential or sensitive information. Prior marketing or office experience is helpful but not required. Guidance will be provided.

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.

Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20008

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Pantry Welcome & Support Volunteer

We are seeking friendly, dependable students to help create a welcoming and well-organized shopping experience for guests at our food pantry.

Responsibilities:

Set up tables and prepare the pantry for shoppingWelcome guests warmly upon arrivalHelp guests locate items and provide assistance as neededCourteously remind shoppers of quantity limits so that food is available for everyoneHelp break down tables and clean the shopping area after the pantry closesReturn unused nonperishable items to the pantry storage areaSort and organize food and supplies in the storage areaWork cooperatively with pantry volunteers and coordinators

Qualifications: Friendly, respectful, and comfortable interacting with people. Able to communicate guidelines kindly and without making guests feel uncomfortable Dependable and willing to follow instructions. Able to stand, move around, and help with light lifting. Organized and attentive to detail. Committed to treating every guest with dignity and respect, Schedule: Food pantry dates and hours will be provided in advance.

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.

Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

We are seeking friendly, dependable students to help create a welcoming and well-organized shopping experience for guests at our food pantry.

Responsibilities:

Set up tables and prepare the pantry for shoppingWelcome guests warmly upon arrivalHelp guests locate items and provide assistance as neededCourteously remind shoppers of quantity limits so that food is available for everyoneHelp break down tables and clean the shopping area after the pantry closesReturn unused nonperishable items to the pantry storage areaSort and organize food and supplies in the storage areaWork cooperatively with pantry volunteers and coordinators

Qualifications: Friendly, respectful, and comfortable interacting with people. Able to communicate guidelines kindly and without making guests feel uncomfortable Dependable and willing to follow instructions. Able to stand, move around, and help with light lifting. Organized and attentive to detail. Committed to treating every guest with dignity and respect, Schedule: Food pantry dates and hours will be provided in advance.

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.

Organization: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20008

Allow Groups: No