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November 2024

We are Thankful

The Volunteer Center wishes to thank the volunteers who do so much for others in our community. If you are looking for new opportunities to serve, read on!

—From the Volunteer Center Staff

In November, You Can Weed, Feed and Lead!

A quick look at the November calendar on the MontgomeryServes website shows many, many ways you can serve. Here, we highlight just a few of them.

Weeding!

Join a Weed Warrior Workday with Montgomery Parks or the City of Rockville. Help root out non-native, invasive vines and shrubs, clean up streams and more. Click the calendar dates or visit the organizations' web pages.

• Montgomery Parks.
• The City of Rockville.

Feeding!

There are multiple opportunities to help with food pantries and delivery around the County. Click here for a listing of opportunities, or click the calendar to search by date! (It feels great to bring food to people—especially around Thanksgiving.)

Leading!

The upcounty group, Cabin Branch Events, is seeking youth leaders for community service. (You can earn SSL hours, too!) Opportunities include:

• Youth Leader (high school students or adult volunteers).
• Youth Engagement Coordinator (high school or middle school students).
• Youth Facilitator (middle school students).

For more information visit the web page or email Anurag Gupta at eventscabinbranch@gmail.com.

It's That Time Again!

The Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers for the next tax season. Multiple opportunities are available, including technology support, tax counselor, client facilitator and appointment scheduler. There are many places to volunteer across the County, as well as remote options. Information sessions are scheduled for early November. Check out the recruitment flyer, visit our web page for more information or email taxaide4mc@gmail.com with questions.

Shepherd's Table helps people who are homeless or in need by compassionately providing basic services, including meals, social services, medical support, clothing and other assistance. Based in Silver Spring, the group needs volunteers for a wide variety of tasks, from helping with job searches to preparing or serving food. Students can earn SSL hours, too.

Visit their web page for more information, or contact Marcy Merti at marcym@shepherdstable.org.

SAVE THE DATES! In 2025,  there are multiple opportunities to serve and honor the legacy of Dr. King across Montgomery County!

Saturday, January 18

• Community recreation centers around the County.
• Eastern Middle School with the Montgomery County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• The City of Rockville.
• The City of Gaithersburg.

Sunday, January 19

• The Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center.
• The Music Center at Strathmore for the Office of Human Rights Annual MLK Day Tribute and Celebration.

Visit our web page for the latest information and sign up to receive updates.

The Volunteer Center relies on volunteers, too! Check out current opportunities on MontgomeryServes.

Last Month...

The Volunteer Center's hosted its first Senior Volunteer Fair at Asbury Methodist Village in October. It was a rewarding day for many who wanted to learn more about how to be a volunteer. Many thanks to the nonprofits who participated and to Asbury for hosting.

Stay tuned for future volunteer fairs for people of all ages!

Shine YOUR Light!

Organizations can request a Spotlight article in the Volunteer News! (Just give us plenty of lead time, as production takes a while.) All you have to do is complete this brief form.

We post many new opportunities on MontgomeryServes, the Volunteer Center website, and many ways for you to search. You can try different combinations of filters to find the best volunteer fit for you. And share exciting links and opportunities with others.

Here is a set of quick links for more information:

Search for Volunteer Opportunities

Student Service Learning - SSL

50+ Volunteer Network

Volunteer Opportunities for Groups

Search by Organization

Court - Ordered Service

Days of Service (including MLK Day and much more)