Volunteer: Free the Trees Capital Crescent Trail @ Dorset AvenueVines and bushes are killing our native trees and plants. Volunteers will use clippers, saws and other hand tools to remove the invasive plants and free the trees. Participants have told us that they can hear the trees thanking them. It's an opportunity to be outside and make a difference for the environment. The activity is open to everyone. Training is on site. We have tools and gloves to lend. Meet at the Capital Crescent Trail where it crosses Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Look for us near at the Trail crossing. There is street parking on Kennedy Drive. If you are late, find us on the trail, working downhill towards River Road. Registration and complete details at LFWA.org/events 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. Organization: Little Falls Watershed Alliance Vines and bushes are killing our native trees and plants. Volunteers will use clippers, saws and other hand tools to remove the invasive plants and free the trees. Participants have told us that they can hear the trees thanking them. It's an opportunity to be outside and make a difference for the environment. The activity is open to everyone. Training is on site. We have tools and gloves to lend. Meet at the Capital Crescent Trail where it crosses Dorset Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Look for us near at the Trail crossing. There is street parking on Kennedy Drive. If you are late, find us on the trail, working downhill towards River Road. Registration and complete details at LFWA.org/events 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. Organization: Little Falls Watershed Alliance Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 20, 2025 Zip Code: 20815 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Croydon Creek Nature Center: Trail GuardiansNOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.
Trail Guardians help to keep the trails in our surrounding forest preserve clean and well maintained. This position includes picking up litter/recycling and keeping trail borders maintained. All work is done independently without the assistance of a naturalist. Trail Guardians must demonstrate a love of the outdoors. Volunteers will receive an orientation course as well as direct guidance on where and when to perform the work. This position includes daily check-ins with the CCNC volunteer coordinator to determine work schedule, quality of work, hours worked, etc. Volunteers will be supervised by the volunteer coordinator and staff naturalists. Trial Guardians work a scheduled day and commit as much time as they are able and willing each week. The scheduled day will be based on both your availability and the Nature Center’s needs. Work is done entirely outdoors throughout the year. The position requires some light lifting, walking on uneven terrain, prolonged standing, and bending. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Volunteer Application Process: Fill out and submit a volunteer application and participation waiver. Have two adults (unrelated to you) email a letter of reference to ccnc@rockvillemd.gov attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Letters of reference should outline: How the person knows you How long they have known you Speak of your character The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you once all the previous paperwork has been submitted to discuss availability. Attend a brief, in-person interview at the nature center to discuss the position. If you are still interested in the position and we feel you would be a good addition to our team, the Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to become a Trail Guardian. Read the provided volunteer handbook and sign the contract on the final page. On the day of your first shift, a brief orientation training will be provided.This opportunity is available for student volunteers to 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. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor. Organization: City of Rockville: Recreation and Parks (Croydon Creek Nature Center) NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.
Trail Guardians help to keep the trails in our surrounding forest preserve clean and well maintained. This position includes picking up litter/recycling and keeping trail borders maintained. All work is done independently without the assistance of a naturalist. Trail Guardians must demonstrate a love of the outdoors. Volunteers will receive an orientation course as well as direct guidance on where and when to perform the work. This position includes daily check-ins with the CCNC volunteer coordinator to determine work schedule, quality of work, hours worked, etc. Volunteers will be supervised by the volunteer coordinator and staff naturalists. Trial Guardians work a scheduled day and commit as much time as they are able and willing each week. The scheduled day will be based on both your availability and the Nature Center’s needs. Work is done entirely outdoors throughout the year. The position requires some light lifting, walking on uneven terrain, prolonged standing, and bending. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Volunteer Application Process: Fill out and submit a volunteer application and participation waiver. Have two adults (unrelated to you) email a letter of reference to ccnc@rockvillemd.gov attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Letters of reference should outline: How the person knows you How long they have known you Speak of your character The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you once all the previous paperwork has been submitted to discuss availability. Attend a brief, in-person interview at the nature center to discuss the position. If you are still interested in the position and we feel you would be a good addition to our team, the Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to become a Trail Guardian. Read the provided volunteer handbook and sign the contract on the final page. On the day of your first shift, a brief orientation training will be provided.This opportunity is available for student volunteers to 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. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor. Organization: City of Rockville: Recreation and Parks (Croydon Creek Nature Center) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jul 27, 2033 Zip Code: 20851 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gardener | Agricultural History Farm Park | DerwoodThe AHFP is a 455 acre park open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. It is a beautiful setting of a historic farm, including several outbuildings and a farmhouse. Duties for the maintenance of the garden beds include: Follow this link to learn more and to apply: Ag. History Farm Park Gardener Follow this link to learn more about the Farm itself: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/ 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. Organization: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC The AHFP is a 455 acre park open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. It is a beautiful setting of a historic farm, including several outbuildings and a farmhouse. Duties for the maintenance of the garden beds include: Follow this link to learn more and to apply: Ag. History Farm Park Gardener Follow this link to learn more about the Farm itself: http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/ 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. Organization: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Stream Striders Watershed Leadership ProgramHow can we empower our communities to help care for their local parks and streams with a deeper understanding of watershed science and stream ecology? Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/ Organization: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC How can we empower our communities to help care for their local parks and streams with a deeper understanding of watershed science and stream ecology? Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/ Organization: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20902 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Park and River Cleanup with Potomac Conservancy and co-host!Are you looking for an opportunity to keep your drinking water clean and enjoy the outdoors? Potomac Conservancy needs YOU!
Potomac Conservancy hosts multiple cleanup and beautification projects each year as part of the Potomac Stewards program. Activities include, but the fun is not limited to: trash clean-ups, native seed collections, and native tree plantings.
All you need to participate is a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, and a smile!
Potomac Conservancy provides the equipment and any training necessary before you get started.
For upcoming dates and locations, visit http://www.potomac.org/events.
Questions?
Contact Weyessa McAlister at community@potomac.org
We can't wait to see you on the river and park trails!
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. Organization: Potomac Conservancy Are you looking for an opportunity to keep your drinking water clean and enjoy the outdoors? Potomac Conservancy needs YOU!
Potomac Conservancy hosts multiple cleanup and beautification projects each year as part of the Potomac Stewards program. Activities include, but the fun is not limited to: trash clean-ups, native seed collections, and native tree plantings.
All you need to participate is a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, and a smile!
Potomac Conservancy provides the equipment and any training necessary before you get started.
For upcoming dates and locations, visit http://www.potomac.org/events.
Questions?
Contact Weyessa McAlister at community@potomac.org
We can't wait to see you on the river and park trails!
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. Organization: Potomac Conservancy Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20906 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Potomac Conservancy's Potomac Stewards EventsAre you looking for an opportunity to keep your drinking water clean and enjoy the outdoors? Potomac Conservancy needs YOU!
Potomac Conservancy hosts multiple cleanup and beautification projects each year as part of the Potomac Stewards program. Activities include, but the fun is not limited to: trash clean-ups, native seed collections, and native tree plantings.
All you need to participate is a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, and a smile! Potomac Conservancy provides the equipment and any training necessary before you get started. For upcoming dates and locations, visit http://www.potomac.org/events.
Questions? Contact Weyessa McAlister at community@potomac.org We can't wait to see you on the river and park trails! Organization: Potomac Conservancy Are you looking for an opportunity to keep your drinking water clean and enjoy the outdoors? Potomac Conservancy needs YOU!
Potomac Conservancy hosts multiple cleanup and beautification projects each year as part of the Potomac Stewards program. Activities include, but the fun is not limited to: trash clean-ups, native seed collections, and native tree plantings.
All you need to participate is a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, and a smile! Potomac Conservancy provides the equipment and any training necessary before you get started. For upcoming dates and locations, visit http://www.potomac.org/events.
Questions? Contact Weyessa McAlister at community@potomac.org We can't wait to see you on the river and park trails! Organization: Potomac Conservancy Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >10 years old Zip Code: 20910 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities at Heroes Ridge at Raven RockWe are always looking for volunteers to spend time helping with trail work, gardening and carpentry skills. We also need volunteers during our retreats to help with activities. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL
Organization: Operation Second Chance We are always looking for volunteers to spend time helping with trail work, gardening and carpentry skills. We also need volunteers during our retreats to help with activities. Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how opportunities may be considered for SSL
Organization: Operation Second Chance Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 21780 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer at Kensington Parkrun!Are you looking for a fun and rewarding outdoor volunteer activity? Then Kensington parkrun is for you! Kensington parkrun organizes a free, weekly, timed 5K events in Rock Creek Park in Montgomery County. Events are held every Saturday morning at 9:00am. Kensington parkrun starts and finishes on Rock Creek Trail near Beach Dr and Cedar Ln. After the event is over, participants and volunteers have the opportunity to go to La Gelatteria for coffee, tea, breakfast, or gelato. A free one-time registration at http://www.parkrun.us/register/ will provide you with a barcode that you can use to either volunteer or participate at any of the 2000+ parkruns world-wide. parkrun occurs solely because of the generosity of volunteers. Check out our organization page as well as parkrun.us/kensington to learn more about us and to see some photos. Volunteer activities last about 2 hours and include tasks such as handing our finisher tokens, operating smartphone-based stopwatches and scanners (volunteers must use their own phone), taking photographs, and directing participants at turnaround locations. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, you MUST email us directly at kensington@parkrun.com. In your email, identify yourself as an SSL volunteer. We cannot guarantee a response if you use the MCVC system to contact us.
Within a few days of emailing kensington@parkrun.com, you will receive an email from one of our Volunteer Coordinators. Please do not show up to volunteer before receiving an assignment. We are approved for MoCo SSL and are now accepting new SSL volunteers! Organization: Kensington parkrun Are you looking for a fun and rewarding outdoor volunteer activity? Then Kensington parkrun is for you! Kensington parkrun organizes a free, weekly, timed 5K events in Rock Creek Park in Montgomery County. Events are held every Saturday morning at 9:00am. Kensington parkrun starts and finishes on Rock Creek Trail near Beach Dr and Cedar Ln. After the event is over, participants and volunteers have the opportunity to go to La Gelatteria for coffee, tea, breakfast, or gelato. A free one-time registration at http://www.parkrun.us/register/ will provide you with a barcode that you can use to either volunteer or participate at any of the 2000+ parkruns world-wide. parkrun occurs solely because of the generosity of volunteers. Check out our organization page as well as parkrun.us/kensington to learn more about us and to see some photos. Volunteer activities last about 2 hours and include tasks such as handing our finisher tokens, operating smartphone-based stopwatches and scanners (volunteers must use their own phone), taking photographs, and directing participants at turnaround locations. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, you MUST email us directly at kensington@parkrun.com. In your email, identify yourself as an SSL volunteer. We cannot guarantee a response if you use the MCVC system to contact us.
Within a few days of emailing kensington@parkrun.com, you will receive an email from one of our Volunteer Coordinators. Please do not show up to volunteer before receiving an assignment. We are approved for MoCo SSL and are now accepting new SSL volunteers! Organization: Kensington parkrun Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20895 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Anything and Everything with Seneca RangersGet the chance to work alongside Seneca’s Park Rangers on a variety of tasks from invasive plant removal, to bridge building, trail maintenance and more. Those interested must register with our online portal https://ec.samaritan.com/custom/1528/ to get started. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and masks are available on request. 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. Organization: Seneca Creek State Park Get the chance to work alongside Seneca’s Park Rangers on a variety of tasks from invasive plant removal, to bridge building, trail maintenance and more. Those interested must register with our online portal https://ec.samaritan.com/custom/1528/ to get started. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and masks are available on request. 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. Organization: Seneca Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20878 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Kayak Program On-Land VolunteerVolunteers will: Greet program participants and ensure everyone signs in Take kayaks & gear (paddles, life jackets, etc) out of trailer at session start Outfit paddlers with kayaks & gear, bottled water, sunscreen, etc Help adapt kayaks as needed for members with physical disabilities (we will train you) Stow boats & gear in trailer at end of session Ensure trailer is locked before group gets on water and at session end Text a photo of completed sign-in sheets to Admin TeamVolunteers will support Team River Runner's SUNDAY FAMILY PADDLING PROGRAM for wounded veterans. Program runs every Sunday 2-5PM from May thru October at Riley's Lock near Poolesville, MD. 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. Organization: Team River Runner Volunteers will: Greet program participants and ensure everyone signs in Take kayaks & gear (paddles, life jackets, etc) out of trailer at session start Outfit paddlers with kayaks & gear, bottled water, sunscreen, etc Help adapt kayaks as needed for members with physical disabilities (we will train you) Stow boats & gear in trailer at end of session Ensure trailer is locked before group gets on water and at session end Text a photo of completed sign-in sheets to Admin TeamVolunteers will support Team River Runner's SUNDAY FAMILY PADDLING PROGRAM for wounded veterans. Program runs every Sunday 2-5PM from May thru October at Riley's Lock near Poolesville, MD. 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. Organization: Team River Runner Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20837 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: TrailworkJoin groups and a crew leader outdoors to build and/or maintain natural surface trails. MORE provides tools and supervision. A typical trailwork session is 4 hours on a weekend morning. Work can including lopping/cutting back vegetation, fixing mud puddles, or clearing and digging new trails. Check the MORE website for specific opportunities https://more-mtb.org/pages/events Organization: Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (M.O.R.E.) Join groups and a crew leader outdoors to build and/or maintain natural surface trails. MORE provides tools and supervision. A typical trailwork session is 4 hours on a weekend morning. Work can including lopping/cutting back vegetation, fixing mud puddles, or clearing and digging new trails. Check the MORE website for specific opportunities https://more-mtb.org/pages/events Organization: Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (M.O.R.E.) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20872 Allow Groups: No |