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🌟 Interages Volunteer Meet and Greet - Save the Date!

Join us on Thursday, February 22, from 11 am to 1 pm for an exciting Volunteer Meet and Greet at JCA, located at 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852.

RSVP to Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org.

Agenda:

• 11 am - 12 pm: Engage in a dynamic session of questions, answers, and introductions.
• 12 pm - 1 pm: Let's continue the enthusiasm! The second hour is dedicated to socializing, connecting with fellow volunteers, and building a sense of community. Light refreshments will be served, providing the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations.

Who's Invited?

New volunteers, current volunteers, and prospective volunteers—everyone is welcome! Whether you're already part of our fantastic team or considering joining, this event is a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and make a difference in our community.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and share experiences.

SEEKING TWO VOLUNTEERS!

Gaithersburg Middle School Dialogues/Ice Breaker Activities Special Education.

2 Teachers’ Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Thursdays 2:15 – 3:00 pm. 2-3 teachers will be involved. We aim to enhance the children's social emotional well-being Background check and application are required for participation. If you are interested, please get in touch with Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

📚 Explore the Joy of Reading with Grandreader Volunteer Opportunities!

Unlock the magic of literacy and make a lasting impact on a child's social emotional well being by becoming a Grandreader volunteer. We have exciting opportunities available at various elementary schools, and we invite you to join us in fostering a love for reading. No experience necessary—just a passion for making a difference! Seeking volunteers aged 50+. Join programs currently underway at any time.

Locations:

Greencastle Elementary School

• Address: 13611 Robey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
• Time: Tuesdays, 2:45-3:15 pm
• Duration: May or June end

Spark Matsunaga Elementary School

• Address: 13902 Bromfield Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
• Time: Wednesdays, 3:00 – 3:30 pm
• Duration: Through May 7

Wheaton Woods Elementary School

• Address: 4510 Faroe Pl, Rockville, MD 20853
• Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 – 3:45 pm
• Duration Through May 7

How to Get Involved:

• Contact: Reach out to Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org.
• Requirements: A background check and application
• Commitment: Be matched with a child and share the joy of reading throughout the academic year.

Join us in creating a brighter future—one page at a time. Become a Grandreader volunteer and embark on a rewarding adventure with young minds. Let's inspire the next generation of readers together!

SEEKING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS!

Intergenerational Book Club - SSL hours available

This program brings together staff and volunteers (age 50+) from the Jewish Council for the Aging Heyman Interages^® Center, MCPL staff and MCPS students. 

The Intergenerational Book Club has several goals, some of which follow: 

·       to connect all participants to meaningful reading materials; 

·       to create meaningful, stimulating conversations; and 

·       to provide opportunities for youth and older adults to connect with a diverse group so that participants can learn from each other. 

 Dates: Wednesdays–February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024

The virtual book club will be offered from 5:00 to 6:00pm via MCPL Zoom 

REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must have a strong internet connection as both audio and video are used during each meeting. If you need a hot spot, please contact an MCPL library.
• Book: Before the first meeting, please obtain a copy of Kiki Kallira Breaks A Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna and read pgs. 1-94. You should arrive ready to discuss the reading.
• The book is available as a hard copy, e-audio, & e-book through Libby. See link:

https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/79c3a3a3-13e3-73c5-00cd-6a7d30e018f4-eng/Home?searchId=13033985&recordIndex=4&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex

• The reading schedule follows: For Feb. 7: Read pgs. 1-94. For Feb. 14: Read pgs. 95-213. For Feb. 21: Read pgs. 214 to the end.
• Participants: 16 MCPS students who currently are in 6^th 7^th & 8^th grades and have submitted the following form: CLICK HERE
• SSL Hours: 6 SSL hours will be only awarded to students who attend all meetings with video on and present a final project along with a written reflection paragraph during the final meeting on February 28.

MCPL Facilitators: Judy Ehrenstein and Shawna Leonard 

If you have any questions, please contact Dana Adams Tate at dtate@accessjca.org.

Seeking volunteers! Bridges is back!

🌟 Become a catalyst for positive change by joining the Interages' Daly Elementary Bridges Program as a 50+ volunteer! Embrace the opportunity to connect with children whose primary language is Spanish, French, and more, even if you only speak English. Our program, held from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM every Wednesday, promises a blend of fun activities, fostering language and cultural exchange. No prior knowledge of a second language is necessary, as we provide comprehensive training and support. Ensure your participation by completing pre-screening and MCPS fingerprinting. For inquiries or to express your interest, contact Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org. Your involvement could be the key to creating impactful connections and meaningful experiences for both you and the children. ✨

Reader’s theater is a style of theater in which the readers gather in small groups to convey stories using vocal expression to help the audience understand it. Reader’s theater increases reading comprehension and reading motivation and helps develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.

Background check and application required. If interested, please contact Indira Dingledine, idingledine@accessjca.org .

One Space Left in our popular ongoing HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY READERS THEATER (VIRTUAL)

Fridays 12:00 – 12:40 pm

MONTHLY READING TUTOR TRAINING SERIES

We hope you will join us on Zoom for our monthly Reading Tutor Training series. These sessions are helpful for any volunteers. We are so grateful to presenter Megan Bainbridge, Reading Specialist of the Captain James E. Daly Elementary School, who is providing the sessions. Each session focuses on a different Reading Tutor Training topic, and lasts about an hour. Pre-registration online is required. 

Please note: these sessions provide broad tips and are not intended to be certification level training.

Reading Tutor Training: January 26 at 3:00pm TOPIC Reading and Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrce6vrzgoGNTdY8To90cq-L9iC-dvFJX3

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Reading Tutor Training: February 23 at 2:00pm TOPIC TBD

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdeGsqzMvGNLOJ_8Ts8vzEr6wsvHyzZaW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash

RECORDED SESSIONS

To view past recordings of the Reading Tutor Training sessions, visit our Volunteer Portal.

According to NPR, here is a list of recommended books from 2023. Click Here

Make a gift to support the good work that we do.

You can designate your gift to intergenerational programs on the donation form.

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate

now and then doesn't hurt."

Charles M. Schulz

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