Community Service Day - October 25, 2008 Save the date! Montgomery County's 22nd Annual Community Service Day is Saturday, October 25, 2008 with Sunday projects as well   Last year’s participation was outstanding with 1,047 volunteers of all ages participating in 53 projects of all sizes throughout the County.  This year, we want to build on that success to make Community Service Day bigger and better.   What is Community Service Day? It’s the 4th Saturday in October set aside for community members to come together to volunteer.  Community Service Day began right here in Montgomery County more than two decades ago and has become a national day of service known as “Make a Difference Day.”    What types of projects are done on Community Service Day? -          Clean up a park -          Plant trees -          Paint rooms at a group home -          Pack “care packages” for foster children And much more!   I am interested!  What should I do now? -          Mark your calendar – weekend of October 25 -          Think about planning your own Community Service Day project involving your neighborhood, friends, book club, scout troop, co-workers, etc. Call the Volunteer Center for help on this! -          Check our website starting in September to see projects and sign up   Business, government, nonprofits … -          The Volunteer Center can help you identify partners for projects.  If you need help, please contact us!   Questions?  Contact the Volunteer Center 240-777-2600 volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov

Montgomery County Volunteer Center
401 Hungerford Drive, 1st Floor Rockville, Maryland 20850
 Phone: 240-777-2600 | Fax: 240-777-2601
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteer
email: volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov