General

The Arc of Montgomery County

11600 Nebel St. – Rockville, MD 20852

301.984.5777, ext. 271 ~ arcvolunteers@arcmontmd.org

www.arcmontmd.org

Volunteer Opportunities – Summer 2008

A Student Service Learning approved organization

Day Care Assistant

Karasik Child Care Center

10611 Tenbrook Dr.

Silver Spring, 20901

Monday through Friday

7:00 am to 12:30 pm

2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Number of hours per shift flexible.

If you like preschool and elementary school age children this is the job for you. Assist in: daily classroom preparation, setting up the classroom for various activities; preparing bulletin boards; gathering supplies for activities; preparing, serving and cleaning up snacks/lunches; helping wherever necessary.

The mission of The Arc of Montgomery County is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work and play with dignity, freedom and full inclusion in the community.

Minimum age 13 or have completed the 6^th grade.

Classroom Assistant

MPAC - Silver Spring (July 7^th - Aug 1^st)

10611 Tenbrook Dr.

Silver Spring, 20901

Mon. through Friday ~ 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

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MPAC – Gaithersburg (July 7^th - Aug 1^st)

205 S. Summit

Gaithersburg, 20877

Mon. through Friday ~ 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

To assist the classroom teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities at the Montgomery Primary Achievement Center for Children, ages 2 to 5.

Aid in organizing and implementing activities, help create an effective learning environment, assist in gathering materials, playing with children, producing classroom displays and maintaining a safe and clean environment for all the children.

Minimum age 13 or have completed the 6^th grade.

Teacher Assistant

FICCC

332 W. Edmonston

Rockville, 20850

Monday through Friday

7:00 am to noon & 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

To assist teachers and work with small groups of children, infants to 5 years of age, on art projects, reading, etc., and assist with lunch at FICCC (Family and Infant Child Care Center).

Minimum age 13.

Performing Arts Assistant

Nebel Street

11600 Nebel Street

Rockville, MD 20852

Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 - volunteers are needed from 6:30 to 9:00

If performing is your thing - don't go any further looking for a volunteer position. Assistants are needed to help with weekly adult drama classes for folks with developmental disabilities. Classes are taught by professionals of the Art Stream company. Activities include, pantomime, movement, dance, improvisation,

singing and much, much more. A GREAT WAY TO EARN SSL HOURS!

Minimum age 13 or have completed the 6^th grade.

Musicians & Singers

Nebel Street

11600 Nebel Street

Rockville, MD 20852

PRACTICE is every Tuesday night form 7:00 to 8:30 - Nebel St. office. GIG times and dates vary according to band members available.

If you play an instrument of sing, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! We have a band that plays pop music, with gigs throughout the area. At present we need folks who play keyboard, electric guitar (especially base), brass, etc. as well as managers and roadies. GREAT WAY TO EARN SSL HOURS!

All ages welcome (adult/youth) - no maximum age limit - youth volunteers must be at least 13 or have completed the 6th grade.

Recreational Aide

After All Program

3101 University Blvd.

Kensington, MD 20895

Monday through Friday

Sept. thru June 3-6pm; June/July/Aug 7am-6pm, typical shift: once or twice a week for 3-4 hours.

Volunteers will assist adolescents with disabilities (ages 9-18 years of age) as they integrate into a community after school and recreation program. The program will offer activities such as sports, games, computers, homework, arts and crafts, etc. The mission of The Arc of Montgomery County is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work and play with dignity, freedom and full inclusion in the community.

Special requirements: understanding and empathy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Must be high school juniors and/or seniors or college students, preferably with previous hands-on interaction with children with special needs (needs references), responsible.

VISION Volunteers

Volunteer Services

Community Service Projects throughout the county

Evenings and weekends

To participate in planning and implementing community service projects along side adults with developmental disabilities.

Past projects have included: assisting with the Ester Egg Hunt at Asbury Village, the Germantown Octoberfest, and a holiday party with stockings, singing, and other activities at St Martin's Soup Kitchen and a Halloween party for forty of The Arc, MC adult residents.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age or if younger accompanied by an adult/s.

Activities Aid

Vocational - MVTC (Montgomery Vocational Training Center)

603 Southlawn Lane

Rockville, 20850

Monday through Friday

Times vary from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

To assist paid staff in escorting adult program participants to recreational activities in the community, such as, movies, museums, out to lunch, shopping, concerts, arts and craft classes, etc. All outings leave from the Montgomery Vocational Training Center (MVTC) of The Arc of Montgomery County

Juniors and Seniors only.

Graphic Designer

Various sites throughout Montgomery County

Mon. through Friday ~ Time flexible from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm as needed

To design masthead, set-up prototype for first newsletter and train vocational staff to produce/edit subsequent issues. Content will be provided volunteer is responsible for formatting and graphics.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Publisher.

Minimum age 16.

Special Friend

Residential

Various sites throughout the county.

After 5pm and weekends, 4 hr minimum once a month plus weekly phone contact

Need individuals or families to spend time with an adult with a disability doing mutually fun activities such as bowling, shopping, walking, going to the movies talking etc. Must agree to a 1 year commitment. The mission of The Arc of Montgomery County is to empower ndividuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work and play with dignity, freedom and full inclusion in the community.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or if younger accompanied by an adult/s.

Receptionist Intern Program

Nebel Street and Southlawn

Monday through Friday

Flexible hours throughout the summer between 9:00 and 5:00 pm.

To cover front desks at various sites. Duties include answering multi-line phone/directing calls, greeting visitors, preparing mail for postal pick-up, supervising use of copy machine, and assisting with copying as necessary.

Training will be provided for duties listed above and time blocks can be arranged between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Volunteers must be mature, courteous, organized, personable and resourceful, have a clear speaking voice and proficiency in the English language.

Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age.

Administrative Intern Program

Nebel Street

Monday through Friday

Flexible hours throughout the summer between 9:00 and 4:00 pm.

Assist with office duties at various sites throughout the county. Could include answering the phone/s, working on databases, filing, shredding, copying, and other clerical duties as assigned.

Training will be provided for duties listed above and time blocks can be arranged between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Volunteers must be organized, mature, have a clear speaking voice and proficiency in the English language. Computer skills a plus.

Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age.

Various Leadership Positions

Flexible hours as planned by each group.

Volunteers will get credit for all hours related to the development and completion of the project of activity.

These positions are for individuals with demonstrated leadership skills, or a willingness to take on/learn these skills by developing, various summer projects/activities.

Some might include organizing committees on creative pursuits, like producing a summer Jr. Vol. newsletter, putting together a singing/dancing/drama/ and /or musical group to perform at various Arc sites (i.e., children’s/vocational), developing a fundraising event, planning various Jr. Volunteer summer get-togethers, such as an arts and crafts night, or movie night, etc. Projects/activities are only Limited by the imagination of the group and/or any organizational restrictions that might apply.

Volunteers will be responsible for creating, planning, organizing, implementing, managing, and evaluating all aspects of the project form beginning to end and will work under the supervision of the volunteer office. Volunteers must have good planning skills, imagination, and a willingness to take on responsibility and see a project through.

Minimum age 13 or have completed the 6^th grade.

Volunteer Services

11600 Nebel St. – Rockville, MD 20852

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore needs volunteers to educate the community about what they do on the following dates:

Saturday, May 31^st (5:30pm-7:30pm) – Bethesda Big Train (10610 Westlake Dr, Bethesda, MD)

Requirements: Upbeat/ sociable personality, reliable, and well-versed about Habitat and Habitat ReStore.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the above dates, you can contact me at sandy.le@habitat-mc.org or at 301.990.0014 ext.31.

Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers! Visit http://habitat-mc.volunteerhub.com

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless needs meals for the men's emergency shelter. Hours can be earned by serving meals or making them at home and dropping them off to be served (e.g. three hours for 20 meals). For more information, call (301) 217-0314 x16.

June 19-21 Paulist Fathers 150th Anniversary Conference If you can help elderly attendees with their luggage, etc. contact Ms. Lopez at ilopez@paulist.org .

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, DC Chapter needs volunteers! For more information, please visit www.cff.org

May 30-June 1 Relay for Life Olney Sherwood High School. Volunteers are needed for set up and to be a part of a 15 person team. If you are interested, see Mrs. Egan for more details or visit www.olneyrelay.org

Sunday, June 22-Saturday, June 28 Muscular Dystophy Association Summer Camp Volunteers are needed to be responsible for the safety and well-being of a camper with whom they are paired. They help a team of veteran volunteers, medical team and MDA staff to lead campers (aged 6-21). Friendship with campers is what makes this a great experience! Volunteers can earn 120 service hours. If you are interested, stop by Campus Ministry for more information or contact Christine at cclemons@mdausa.org .

Monday, June 23 to Friday, August 1 The Treatment and Learning Centers Summer Programs for children ages 3-13 who have special needs in the areas of speech, language, perceptual motor, and/ or academic development. half and full day programs are offered. Volunteer schedules can be flexible, but consistent (e.g. every Tuesday from 12-3). For more information, stop by Campus Ministry or contact Katie Lawrence at klawrence@ttlc.org

July 20-26 Camp Great Rock Camp for kids with epilepsy. The camp directors are looking for GC involvement and would like to organize activities based on our students' talents! For more information, please contact Ms. Costello at costello@olgchs.org .

Marvatots and Teens Gymnastics and the Arc of Mont. Co. Summer Camps Don't miss this great opportunity to work with kids! Volunteer to be a buddy to a young gymnast with special needs during this fun-filled camp and earn 25 community service hours each week. The camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is supervised by a special educator Training is required. Dates are as follows: June 16-20 June 23-27 August 4-8 August 11-15

September 2009 Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro. Wash. is hosting a fashion show to raise funds for its sight-saving programs. To help as a model assistant, hostess or greeter, please contact Ms. Hession at jhession@verizon.net .

Olney Elementary Homework Club needs tutors on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 p.m.. For more information, contact Mrs. Johnson at (301) 924-3126.

Ruth Rales Comcast Kids Reading Network needs volunteers to help improve the reading skills of children at or below a second grade reading level. This program especially targets students who live in the highest level of poverty in MC. For more information, stop by Campus Ministry or visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/readingnetwork

Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville needs volunteers to help with feeding and caring for farm animals and to help with clerical/office duties. They are also in need of animal sponsors to help pay for the rescued animals care. If you would like more information or can help, visit Campus Ministry or www.animalsanctuary.org .

Sports Plus is a program for children with mild autism and other developmental disabilities between the ages 5 and 14, to help them build physical skills, have fun, and be part of a team. It brings the benefits of athletics to children who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate. More information about the program can be found at www.playsportsplus.org. This program has just been expanded to Howard County!

Brooke Grove Elementary School (right in Olney!) needs volunteers to work one-on-one with students in their Afternoon Enrichment Program. Volunteers would be helping students with math and reading. If you can help, contact Mr. MacColl at (301) 924-3154.

The ARC of Montgomery Co. has great opportunities for working with both adults and children with special needs. Stop by CM or contact Carol Neckar at cneckar@aol.com .

What could be closer to GC than Brooke Grove Retirement Village or Andrew Kim House? If you are looking for quality service, but transportation is an issue, consider helping at BGRV. The volunteer coordinator is looking for help in areas including recreation and the hair salon. We are called to visit those who are lonely or sick. If you can provide this service of fellowship, stop by Campus Ministry for a volunteer newsletter.

Brooke Grove Elementary School needs assistants for their five special needs classrooms. If you can help, contact Kathy Schwartz at (301) 384-6899.

Marian Assisted Living in Olney is looking for volunteers to provide music, teach a craft, lead a game or visit residents one-on-one. If you can help, contact Anita or Vivian at (301) 570-3190.

Is Baltimore closer to your house than DC? Live in Howard County? Consider using a volunteer matching agency to help you find service opportunities. Volunteer Central (410) 366-6030 and Volunteer Maryland (410) 514-7270 match volunteers with non-profit organizations in the Greater Baltimore Area. Elkridge Food Pantry is a great place to start! Also, please see the list of organizations we have in CM.

Housing Initiative needs volunteers. If you can help, please contact Jennifer Tavon at (301) 699-0351.

Sherwood Elementary is looking for students to tutor and mentor their students. If you can help, please call Ms. Bloomberg at (301) 924-3195.

Student Conservation Association DC Conservation Leadership Corps, (CLC) a multi year conservation service and leadership program for freshman, sophomores and juniors enrolled in high school.

First year CLC members will participate in a series of weekend conservation service projects beginning in January. During the summer, CLC members will receive a scholarship to participate on a SCA Conservation Crew for 21 – 35 days in one of America’s National Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Refuges completing essential conservation projects.
Second year CLC members will gain valuable experience in leadership and community organizing thru planning and implementing their own conservation project in the Washington DC area.

Below is a link to the CLC flyer and application.

http://www.thesca.org/washington_dc_newsevents/

Gabriel Project of Silver Spring has many needs including skilled and non-skilled workers, help with donations, babysitters, and drivers. They are also in need of donations to set up apartments. If you can help in anyway, send an e-mail to jsherman00@aol.com .

Kingshire Manor Assisted Living is in need of volunteers on weekends. It is located off of Shady Grove Road in Rockville. If you can help, please contact Kay Lewis, Activities Director at (301) 315-1970.

Network (A Catholic Social Justice Lobby) needs volunteers to help with the following:

data entry, making “thank you” calls, calling other members on issues, database cleanup, clerical tasks, archives sorting, congressional contacts, mailings. They also need special skills like proofreading, editing, translating or Web site maintenance. Some of the above tasks can be done from your home if you cannot commute into our office near Union Station.

Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April) provides necessary home improvements to low-income, elderly or disabled homeowners. For more information, visit www.rebuildingtogethermc.org .

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a non-profit retail outlet which specializes in quality new and used building materials, home appliances and furniture. Any proceeds are used to build affordable homes in Montgomery County. Volunteers are needed to assist with the selling, pricing and pick-up of merchandise. Please visit www.habitat-mc.org for more information.

Join the Teen Adaptive Response Unit (TARU) for Montgomery County. You will serve the local community by preparing the community for disasters, giving group presentations to middle and elementary school students and promoting services through volunteer projects. For more information, contact Nadji Kirby at nadji.kirby@montgomerycountymd.gov .

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is opening its docent (tour guide) program to high school students. Prospective tour guides must go through training before becoming docents. There is a possible 75 hrs available to tour guide. Please contact Sister Mary Dolora, RSM Director of Visitor Services at (202) 526-8300 for an application.

Autism Society of America in Bethesda needs help fulfilling requests for products and information and doing data entry. They need help Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Computer skills a plus. Call Selena Middleton 301-657-0881 X101 or smiddleton@autism-society.org.

Shepherd's Table needs desserts for their dining room and volunteers in many capacities. Stop by Campus Ministry or visit www.shepherdstable.org for a list of opportunities and even casserole recipes for providing meals for the dining room!

So Others Might Eat (SOME) needs volunteers in many capacities including the dining room, the donations department, SOME Place for Kids, Dwelling Place Senior Center and Caregivers Program and for special events. For a complete list of their needs, see the bulletin board outside Campus Ministry or www.some.org .

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)'s Thrift Store in Kensington is looking for volunteers. If you can help, please contact Rhona Sollod, Store Manager, at (301) 949-5731.

Forest Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking for highly motivated juniors and seniors to volunteer their time. If you can help, contact ReGina Pitts at (301) 565-0300.

Covenant House Washington is looking for both youth and adult volunteers. Check out their website for many different service ideas! www.covenanthousedc.org

Considering a new pet? There are many great rescue organizations for all sorts of animals right in our area! www.somebunnyluvsme.com even has many rabbits for adoption! For information on adopting a dog or cat from the Lewis Upshur Dog Pound, contact Ms. Tappan in the GC math department.

Dorothy Day Place is looking for volunteers to help homeless women with the computer, at dinner, play games, etc. For more information, contact Wendetta Watson at 301-762-8314.

The Salvation Army is looking for help in their after school program for elementary and middle school children from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The only skills you need are compassion and a love of children. If you can help, contact Captain michael _rojas@uss.salvationarmy.org or at 301-515-5354.

The Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program of Montogomery County is looking for volunteers to run a fundraiser for them. If this is a cause that concerns you and you would like to help, call Mrs. Waldron at 240-777-1348

The Sierra Club is a grassroots, volunteer organization that works to protect the environment. They have many different volunteer opportunities, including office work and out of office projects like invasive plant removal, public outreach and education, and assistance at events. For more info., contact Laurel Imlay at 301-277-7111 or at laurel.imlay@sierraclub.org.

Terrific Incorporated is a temporary residential resource institute for families in crisis. Fore more info., contact Susan McCarley at 202-234-4128 or at terrific03@aol.com.

Silver Spring Boys and Girls Club is looking for volunteers for their afternoon program that serves children ages 6-13, Monday-Friday from 2:30-7 p.m. SSBGC provides homework help, sports, arts, and computer education. For more information, contact Dan Deutsch at ddeutsch@bgcgw.org or at 301-593-4600.

Rockville Nursing Home is looking for volunteers for reading, Bingo, Games, etc. If you can help, contact Cheryl Rickets at 301-279-9000 or at rnhvolunteers@yahoo.com .

Make Piece/Peace, Inc. trains low income women in jewelry design, marketing financial literacy and entrepreneurship. They are looking for volunteers to help with scanning jewelry, general administrative assistance and marketing. If you can help, contact Maureen Ward at at 301-320-5421.

SHARE Food Network is a non-profit organization that provides nutritious food to community members monthly. They need assistants for the distribution process, which includes bagging, boxing and distributing food packages. If you can help, please contact Ninochika Twitty at 301-864-3115 or at twityyn@catholiccharitiesdc.org .

Special Olympics MD-Montgomery County is looking for volunteers for 4 sports seasons and 16 different sports. If you are compassionate, empathetic, and patient, contact Pam Yerg at 301-424-0140 or at jeyclan@verizon.net .

Winter Growth in Olney is looking for volunteers for one-on-one conversations, assisting older adults with activities like games, crafts, snacks, and discussion groups. Contact Alina Zygmunt at 301-774-7501 or at alinazygmunt@wintergrowth.com

Riderwood Village is seeking volunteers to help with many different activities for the senior citizens who live there. If you can help, contact Theresa Berkoski at 301-572-8390 or at tberkoski@ericksonmail.com .

Mount Carmel House is looking for volunteers to help with their dinner program. MCH is a transitional living program for homeless women. Residents stay 6-9 months and are offered support services like counseling, social services, nursing and referrals. To help, contact Lindsay Barnett at 202-289-6315 or at barnettl@catholiccharitiesdc.org

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society needs help with clerical work and special events. To help, contact Tianna Johnson at 703-960-1100 ext. 223 or at johnsont@dc.cap-leukemia-lymphoma.org

Threshold Services provides direct care to people with severe mental illness. They are looking for volunteers to help with fundraising, event planning and the Help the Homeless Campaign. For information, contact Beth Duffin at 301-754-1102 ext. 15 or at bduffin@thresholdservices.org .

Anacostia Watershed Society needs volunteers for different one-time events. For information, contact Robin at robin@anacostiaws.org .

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is looking for volunteers to assist with special events and office work and also to serve as camp counselors. Contact Jocelyn Hunter at 202-454-6422 or at jhunter@clb.org .

Wheaton Rescue Squad needs volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. If you are interested, send a message to join@wvrs.org ..

Need service project ideas? Visit www.montgomeryvolunteer.org. (Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to events.)

Service Hours Updated as of 5/27/08

Volunteer Services

11600 Nebel St. – Rockville, MD 20852

Last updated May 28, 2008