Opportunities From: Volunteer Rockville

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Help keep Rockville streams free of trash and participate in Community Service Month at Maryvale Park. Space is limited and online registration for each volunteer is required. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Environment Commission members will be present to greet volunteers at the gazebo in Maryvale Park. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed toed shoes. SSL hours available. 

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Come help us during this holiday season by sorting through the canned and boxed donated items! 

For nearly 50 years, the City of Rockville has operated an annual Holiday Drive that relies on a collaborative partnership with local churches, schools, civic organizations, service clubs, businesses, social service agencies, and individuals working together to distribute holiday baskets to Rockville families and seniors in need. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/holidaydrive.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Want to give back to your community? Come out and help the City of Rockville bag and weigh produce for its Thanksgiving distribution!

For nearly 50 years, the City of Rockville has operated an annual Holiday Drive that relies on a collaborative partnership with local churches, schools, civic organizations, service clubs, businesses, social service agencies, and individuals working together to distribute holiday baskets to Rockville families and seniors in need. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/holidaydrive.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.  

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

The Youth Commission helps shape the future of Rockville by identifying gaps in youth services, advocating for innovative programs, and developing recommendations for the Mayor and Council. The commission consists of 11 members who are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. Members are appointed for one-year terms and may be reappointed for additional one-year terms. The commission meets a minimum of eight times per year and meetings are open to the public. If you are a middle or high school student in the City of Rockville and are interested in being an advocate for your peers, please submit your interest. Youth commissioners will serve a one-year term from October 2025-September 2026. Meetings are held in person or virtually, one day per month.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Not every neighborhood in the Washington, D.C., region offers convenient access to a brick-and-mortar food pantry or other hunger resources. To help fill this gap, the Capital Area Food Bank brings no-cost pop-up markets directly into neighborhoods where they’re needed through their Mobile Markets, which offer monthly distribution of free fruits, vegetables, shelf-stable food, and other groceries to area residents.

Mobile Markets occur on the last Thursday of each month at the Rockville Senior Center. Volunteers are needed to assist with food distribution, including setting up tables of produce, bagging produce, helping families select and take food to their cars, and cleaning up.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

NOTICE: Effective November 15, 2021, all City of Rockville volunteers need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Volunteers for this opportunity must also successfully complete a background check prior to volunteering. 

Volunteers assist with the Learn to Swim program at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center. Volunteers work as an instructor's aid and are paired up in the pool with paid instructors. They also help take attendance, set out the kickboards, diving rings, and lifejackets and help put away the swim equipment after lessons. Volunteers must be able to demonstrate the swimming skills for the level they are working with. A time commitment of 7-8 weeks is required. 

Session dates are (roughly):

Winter session 1 Early January-mid-February; Winter session 2 mid-February-early April; Spring session mid-April-mid June; Summer sessions (1-4) mid-June-early August; Fall session 1 early September-late October; Fall session 2 late October-mid-December.

Visit the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center website for more information about our facility. 

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Trail Guardians help to keep the trails in our surrounding forest preserve clean and well maintained. This position includes picking up litter/recycling and keeping trail borders maintained. All work is done independently without the assistance of a naturalist.

Trail Guardians must demonstrate a love of the outdoors. Volunteers will receive an orientation course as well as direct guidance on where and when to perform the work. This position includes daily check-ins with the CCNC volunteer coordinator to determine work schedule, quality of work, hours worked, etc. Volunteers will be supervised by the volunteer coordinator and staff naturalists.

Trial Guardians work a scheduled day and commit as much time as they are able and willing each week. The scheduled day will be based on both your availability and the Nature Center’s needs. Work is done entirely outdoors throughout the year. The position requires some light lifting, walking on uneven terrain, prolonged standing, and bending. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.

Volunteer Application Process:

Fill out and submit a volunteer application and participation waiver. Have two adults (unrelated to you) email a letter of reference to ccnc@rockvillemd.gov attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Letters of reference should outline: How the person knows you How long they have known you Speak of your character The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you once all the previous paperwork has been submitted to discuss availability. Attend a brief, in-person interview at the nature center to discuss the position. If you are still interested in the position and we feel you would be a good addition to our team, the Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to become a Trail Guardian. Read the provided volunteer handbook and sign the contract on the final page. On the day of your first shift, a brief orientation training will be provided.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Environmental Educator Assistants provide high-quality programming and interpretive experiences for our participants and guests. They both assist naturalists during various programs (school programs, scout programs, public programs, birthday parties, etc.) as well as design and facilitate independent interpretive stations. This position includes public speaking, program set-up/tear-down, animal handling, writing interpretive station outlines, and using biofacts (skulls, pelts, feathers, etc.).

Environmental Educator Assistants will demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills, comfort in working with all ages and abilities, and a passion for connecting with others. Volunteers will collaborate with nature center staff to develop and implement environmental education-themed activities for the general public and for special events at CCNC. Volunteers would be supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator as well as staff naturalists as they perform the work on-site.

Environmental Educator Assistants will be assigned specific programs to assist with and/or have a set schedule to facilitate interpretive stations. Schedule and the amount of time worked per week will be based on both your availability and the Nature Center’s needs. Work is done both indoors and outdoors throughout the year, occasionally in inclement (though safe) weather. The position requires some light lifting, walking on uneven terrain, prolonged standing, and bending. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Due to the amount of training this position entails, we require at least a six-month time commitment to be considered for the position.

Fingerprinting and background check are required as you will be working closely with children.

Volunteer Application Process:

Fill out and submit a volunteer application and participation waiver. Have two adults (unrelated to you) email a letter of reference to ccnc@rockvillemd.gov attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Letters of reference should outline: How the person knows you How long they have known you Speak of your character The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you once all the previous paperwork has been submitted to discuss availability. Attend a brief, in-person interview at the nature center to discuss the position. If you are still interested in the position and we feel you would be a good addition to our team, the Volunteer Coordinator will invite you to become an Environmental Educator Assistant. Read the provided volunteer handbook and sign the contract on the final page. Fill out and submit the required background check forms. Attend a mandatory 2-3hr training in either the fall or the spring. Begin your scheduled shift.

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.

NOTE: In order to register for an opportunity, you must click the "Respond" button again after you submit any missing qualifications. You are only considered registered once the "Respond" button changes to "Unregister," and once you receive a confirmation email thanking you for your interest.

Mentoring is a one-on-one relationship over a period of time between a youth and more knowledgeable and supportive person who provides consistent support, guidance and concrete help. Research has shown that mentors can have a significant positive impact on the life of a young person.

Mentoring programs operate at Twinbrook Elementary School, Meadow Hall Elementary School, and Beall Elementary School. If you are interested in being a mentor, you must complete an application and participate in a screening process.

The commitment is for at least one hour a week for 10 months. For more information about the program or to submit an application, contact Cecil Rucker at 240-314-8317 or crucker@rockvillemd.gov

This opportunity is available for student volunteers to earn SSL hours. Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit organization directly with any questions and/or concerns. The nonprofit is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. For SSL hours to be added to a student’s record, students must submit MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification Form, to the school SSL coordinator by the due dates on the form (no later than the last Friday in May), which can be found at bit.ly/SSLReflection. Students will need to complete sections 1 and 3 of MCPS Form 560-51 in full. In lieu of section 2 of MCPS Form 560-51, students should attach the “SSL Hour Form” completed and provided to the student by the City of Rockville supervisor.