Use the links above to find opportunities. Or, to use the search filter yourself, from any page on our website with a red search box (or the top of this email), click the link to 'All Opportunities' at the bottom of the box. If you're on a page with no red search box, click 'Opportunities' on the left-side menu. Then choose 'Outdoors' in the drop-down menu in the 'Search By' box (click the 'Tools' icon to access on a mobile device). Pick 'Is Outdoors' on the box that pops up, then click the 'Search' button.

You can narrow the list down by filtering for any of the other search criteria, including SSL status, location, interest area, and age requirements. And sorting by 'Soonest First' will show you only date-specific volunteer opportunities in the order of when they're scheduled.

For questions about using the search function to find outdoor volunteer activities, call 240-777-2600.

The Jubilee Association of Maryland provides support for adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to live in and enrich their community while fulfilling their personal, family, social, and spiritual needs.

Jubilee is very appreciative of the many volunteers in Montgomery County who help the organization enable its clients to pursue happiness as full, respected members of our society. Since September, nearly 100 individuals have stepped up to serve Jubilee through a variety of volunteer activities, and there are lots of ways for more volunteers to get involved in the coming months. At events like parties, Clean-a-Thons, Cooking for Independence programs, and gala ceremonies, volunteers are needed to help with setup and cleanup, meeting and greeting guests, serving drinks and food, and facilitating activities. The association's Friendship Exchange Program, meanwhile, matches volunteers one-on-one with a Jubilee client to participate in common interests such as going to the mall, playing sports, or playing board games. Jubilee also needs volunteers to assist with administrative tasks, financial document processing, and translation services at its offices in Kensington.

Volunteers all seem to enjoy their time serving Jubilee, whether for a one-time event or for an ongoing project. Working to help vulnerable members of our community is fulfilling in and of itself, and Jubilee offers its volunteers additional benefits as well. Students can earn MCPS-preapproved student service learning hours for many volunteer activities, which frequently occur on the weekends. In addition, Jubilee is dedicated to supporting volunteers with their goals and offers one-on-one resume editing and career advice for its volunteers who are job-seeking. "The resume and interview workshop was so helpful," notes Elisa Cunningham, a translation services volunteer. "I learned how to present myself to employers and how to feel more comfortable during interviews." 

For information about how you can get involved with volunteering with Jubilee and/or help with finding opportunities that best suit you, email Dominique Clark or call her at 301-949-8628 x 198.

At the close of every school year, Montgomery County Public Schools encourages students to donate any usable school supplies that they'd otherwise discard to its Drive for Supplies campaign, which redistributes donated notebooks, pencils, markers, lunchboxes, and more to students in need before the next school year. 

Student volunteers are needed to assist with the program on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, July 12, 13, and 16, at Montgomery Village Middle School. Volunteers will unpack and sort donated items; set up a store-like environment where students, families, and nonprofit organizations serving local kids can "shop" for supplies; help guests with shopping; and participate in a press conference at the close of the event. 

This opportunity is open to rising 6th-12th graders who can commit to serving all three days; students must provide their own transportation and bring a lunch each day. Participants will be eligible to receive 16 SSL hours. 

For more details or to apply, visit the online application form.  

View the full list of committee openings and application procedures online, and click on any shown to learn more. Current positions include vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission, the Board of Social Services, the Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board, and the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board.

To celebrate the work of the Tax-Aide volunteers, Asbury Methodist Village hosted a sumptuous appreciation brunch at which County Executive Ike Leggett presented the group's volunteer management team with a proclamation in honor of Senior Corps Week.

Interested in joining this incredibly hard-working and congenial team next tax season? Visit the Volunteer Center website to learn how to volunteer as a tax counselor, client facilitator (greeter), or scheduler. Or email the Tax-Aide Program for more details. Volunteer information is distributed in the fall.

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