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Virtual Opportunity
The JCA Heyman Interages(r) Center intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for 30 years. Are you 50+? We are seeking volunteers for a number of opportunities including virtual tutoring in schools and with families, dialogues between the ages, book clubs, art, and music appreciation programming, pen pal letter, and art exchanges. More as well. All volunteering at this time is virtual. Experience with Zoom is needed. We also offer Zoom training. For more information contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager at idingledine@accessjca.org
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rockville, MD 20852
Volunteers are paired Volunteers are paired with a second or third grader and read with them, working on the child’s literacy. This takes place at school. Please note: areas in the school where the activity happens vary depending on each school’s available resources. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. School Location Day of the week Time Notes Greencastle Elementary School 13611 Robey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tuesdays 2:45-3:15 pm Beginning Oct. 24 Spark Matsunaga Elementary School 13902 Bromfield Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Nov. 15-May 7, 2024 Wheaton Woods Elementary School 4510 Faroe Pl, Rockville, MD 20853 Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:45pm 2nd graders. Nov. 7-May 7, 2024
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Rockville, MD 20852
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. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. School Location Day of the week Time Notes Glen Haven Elementary School 10900 Inwood Ave, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 TBD TBD 3 rd graders Begins the week of December 10 Harmony Hills Elementary School 13407 Lydia St, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Thursdays 12:45 - 1:15 pm 5 th graders 10/12 - 12/14 (No group 10/ 23)1/11 - 3/ 74/4 - 6/6 (no group 5/23)Sign up for any of the three sessions or all. Bel Pre Elementary School 13801 Rippling Brook Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906 Tuesdays 11:05-11:35 am Nov. 7 - May 21 with 2nd graders.
Date Posted: 2024-09-16
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Rockville, MD 20852
VillageRides is recruiting volunteer drivers to provide safe rides for seniors and adults with disabilities who can no longer drive themselves to non-COVID-19 related medical appointments, grocery store/pharmacy pick- up, or other essential errands in their neighborhoods . It’s so easy. When you volunteer to drive for one of VillageRides 16 participating community organizations you view and accept only ride requests from neighbors when they work for your schedule. Every ride helps. Volunteer to drive today, and Give the Gift of a Lift! JCA's VillageRides, through our village partnership organizations, supports the following volunteer transportation programs in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland. We assist in their efforts to recruit volunteer drivers. To volunteer, please contact us for an introduction to our nearest partner organization directly. Thank you! Bannockburn Neighbors Assisting Neighbors: 301-299-5639 Burning Tree Village: 240-389-3829 Caring Matters: 301-869-4673 ext.117 Gaithersburg HELP: 301-216-2510 GIVES Greenbelt: 301-507-6580 Greater Stonegate Village: 240-918-7989 Helping Hands University Park: 301-887-3101 Hyattsville Aging in Place: 301-887-3101 Neighbors Helping Neighbors of College Park: 301-222-3434 North Chevy Chase Connections: 240-343-2446 Olney Home for Life-GO RIDES: 301-446-2512 Parkside Village: 202-770-8852 Potomac Community Village: 240-221-1370 Villages of Kensington: 301-509-0191 Village of Takoma Park: 301-646-2109 WUMCO HELP Inc. in Poolesville: 240-972-8481 Join the volunteer movement, and Give the Gift of a Lift! Criteria for Volunteer Drivers: Agree to background screening. Volunteers receive a 2-hour driver orientation training. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Date Posted: 2024-10-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Rockville, MD 20852
These Dialogues circles are designed to foster mutual understanding and respect across the generations. Many curated topics are discussed. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. School Location Day of the week Time Notes Gaithersburg Middle School- Dialogues Across the Generations Resource Group 2 Teachers’ Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Thursdays 2:15 - 3:00 pm TBD Blair High School- Conversations and Career Discussions Fall 23 51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Every other Friday 11 am - 12 pm With Bliss Ambassador Students. Starting mid November. Dates: November 17th (start) December 1st December 15th January 12th January 26th February 9th February 23rd (end)
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
