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September - October 2024

Autumn is...

...back to school, fall sports, apple cider, crunchy leaves and so much more. It is also a great time to plan your volunteer activities, no matter your age, especially for middle and high school students to look at Student Learning Service opportunities. Read more below, and search for timely opportunities on MontgomeryServes.

—From the Volunteer Center Staff

★ Celebrate! And Volunteer! ★

★ Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15 is National Spanish Heritage Month—a time for celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

FESTIVAL! Volunteer! Attend!

Montgomery County is excited to announce the County Hispanic Heritage Month Festival! There will be live music, a health fair, food and family-friendly activities.



What: Festival and Health Fair.

When: noon - 5 p.m., Sunday, October 6.

Where: Marian Fryer Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton.

You can be a part of the amazing team that makes this event happen. SSL hours available. Click here for information and click here to sign up.

★ Community Service Month

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is proud to host Montgomery County’s 35th annual community service celebration. This year, we will dedicate the whole month of October to honoring the organizations and volunteers who do so much for people and places in our communities. 

VOLUNTEER FAIR! Calling all Upcounty Older Adults!

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Asbury Methodist Village to help you find your next volunteer opportunity. Attendees will have the chance to browse displays from local organizations, chat with volunteer coordinators and learn about opportunities to get involved in your community! Help us create a stronger, more united community.

What: Senior Volunteer Fair.

When: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Monday, October 7.

Where: Rosborough Community Rooms, 301 Odendhal Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD.

Click here to RSVP and for directions. We can't wait to see you there!

The Volunteer Center's 50+ Volunteer Network is ready to help you find your next volunteer opportunity! We've spent the last year updating our program to ensure you have the best experience possible.

The 50+ Volunteer Network offers personal consultations to help volunteers aged 50 and older discover meaningful volunteer opportunities with local organizations. This program is a valuable resource for volunteers who want to give back to the community by using their lifetime of professional and personal experiences. It is easy to do! Just complete the online form on the MontgomeryServes site to get started.

Spotlight On: The Civic Circle

The Civic Circle's vision is that all the nation's children should know and embrace their civic rights and responsibilities. Their mission is to bring civic values like media literacy, community service and voting alive for young children through music and drama.

Civic Circle volunteers help get young kids excited about and engaged in democracy through story and song. Volunteers serve as guest speakers at after-school workshops, volunteering at events and more.

Find out more at The Civic Circle's page on the MontgomeryServes website.

CaringMatters Fall Training

CaringMatters (founded as Hospice Caring in 1989) trains volunteers to serve children, adults and families facing life-threatening illness and experiencing the death of a loved one. 

CaringMatters Fall volunteer training:

When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., October 8, 9 and 10.

Where: 518 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD (at Bohrer Park).

This free training includes interactive presentations, discussions, guided exercises, and skill-building activities to prepare volunteers to serve. For more information and to register, visit their MontgomeryServes page.

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)