Pro Bono Consultant Program

The Pro Bono Consultant Program is a unique program:

• Volunteer opportunities are “short-term projects” (usually lasting no more than 3 months – some as short as a few hours) defined by community non-profits and public agencies.
• Each project is defined by outcomes, timeframes and resources available.
• The volunteer’s expert skills, knowledge and experience are matched to projects and agencies for a good fit.
• Most work can be performed at home, at agency site or other locations – a lot of flexibility!
• The availability of the volunteer, as well as the timeframe needed by the agency, are kept as flexible as possible.
• Potential volunteers are interviewed and their experience verified by Volunteer Center staff. Projects are reviewed prior to acceptance, to ensure that the project meets program timeframe and other guidelines.
• Once a volunteer is interviewed, the volunteer selects a project(s) that he/she is interested in learning more about and a meeting is arranged. This meeting is a chance for each party to discuss their needs, design project parameters, etc – there is no obligation to accept any particular project.
• Throughout the project, the Volunteer Center remains in contact, working with the volunteer and the agency to ensure a successful completion.
• At the project’s conclusion, the provider (volunteer) and agency constructively evaluate the results.
• Projects may lead to other Pro Bono Consultant Program projects with other agencies, to broader opportunities or a continued relationship between the consultant and the agency- or this may be a one-time project – it’s up to you!

Link to Pro Bono Consultant Volunteer Application Form
Link to Pro Bono Consultant Project Proposal Form
Please email forms to: probono@montgomerycountymd.gov

CLICK HERE for the Pro Bono Consultant Brochure

For more information contact Michelle Birnbaum Pro Bono Consultant Coordinator at 240-777-2605 or probono@montgomerycountymd.gov.   

Montgomery County Volunteer Center - Rockville, Maryland 20850
 Phone: 240-777-2600  |  Fax: 240-777-2601  |  email: volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov