Volunteer with Therapeutic Recreation Team
Join a winning team! We are looking for teen and adult volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Opportunities are available to learn a new skill, gain work experience, or share your creative talents. Student Service Learning Credit is available for teens.

Call the Volunteer Coordinator in Therapeutic Recreation at 240-777-4925 and let them know what type of volunteer experiences you are looking for.

Volunteer Office Support needed at Senior Programs office
We need your skill answering the phone and receiving people who stop in at the Senior Programs office. Although the primary need is interacting with people on the phone and in person, other light office support such as copying, preparing mailings and filing is also needed. If you have computer knowledge in Word or are comfortable doing data entry work, this would also be very helpful. Why not come share your skills and enjoy the opportunity of working in a pleasant office, located at the Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring. For more information, call 240-777-4925.

We're looking for fresh entertainment!
If you have theatrical or musical talent or can provide a slide show and/or lecture on a topic of general interest to seniors, here is your chance to share your talent with an appreciative audience. Montgomery County Department of Recreation, Senior Programs, is always on the lookout for individuals or groups who would enjoy volunteering their time to entertain groups of seniors in our Neighborhood Senior Programs. Performance opportunities are typically Monday through Friday during daytime hours (with a very few evening or weekend opportunities) and may be arranged by calling 240-777-4725. Help us add a sparkle to the lives of senior adults by providing stimulating and enjoyable entertainment.

Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
The Gilchrist Center is committed to fostering understanding among the residents of Montgomery County by offering programs and services that highlight the community's diversity, cultural wealth and uniqueness. To fulfill its mission and goals, the Center relies heavily on the efforts of its Cultural Ambassador Volunteers. Center Volunteers have the opportunity to enrich the community by sharing their skills and knowledge with Center Clients, primarily in the area of information and referral services. Individuals with specialized knowledge may be assigned to projects based on the needs of the facility. Flexible scheduling on evenings and weekends as well as weekdays enhances the ability to become involved. Cultural Ambassadors individual contributions to the Center are recognized annually at a reception held in their honor.

There are many opportunities to assist the Center.

To get involved, click for the Gilchrist Center Volunteer application, or call the Director of Volunteers at 240-777-4940.

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