The VOLUnteer center wants you!   Join the team that serves over 900 local nonprofits! The Volunteer Center has multiple positions open for people excited about helping area nonprofits serve our community.  We have long-term volunteer opportunities for Advisors and Program Support Volunteers as well as short-term internships in the areas of marketing, event planning, video production, and more. Applicants should enjoy working with people and be proficient users of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Internet Explorer.  For a detailed description of each position, visit: Volunteer Center Volunteer Opportunities or scroll down. To apply, fill out and return a Volunteer Application to volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov.   Database and Outreach Advisor The Volunteer Center's Advisors use our online database to help individuals find volunteer opportunities and nonprofits find volunteers. On the phone, by e mail, and in person, Advisors help agencies and individuals maximize the use of our online database and other Volunteer Center services. Advisors work in our office as well as out in the community at speaking engagements and volunteer fairs. This is a great time to join our team as we as we transition to a new database built on the Salesforce platform in the summer of 2011. Come learn the new system with us. We will be relying on volunteers to help us provide great tech support for all our nonprofit and volunteer customers! Advisors will work with a great team of volunteers, meet people of all ages from many different backgrounds who are passionately working for various causes and have the opportunity to impact the community by encouraging and facilitating volunteering.     Time commitment: 5 – 10 hours a week.  1 year commitment is preferred.  Orientation and training will be provided.     Pro Bono Consultant Program Assistant The Pro Bono Consultant Program of the Montgomery County Volunteer Center matches skilled, experienced professionals with local nonprofits for short-term projects. There are usually 30 - 50 volunteers working on projects at any given time. A program support volunteer is needed to assist the Program Coordinator in managing the program and ensuring that both the volunteers and nonprofits are being served completely.   Key responsibilities include processing new volunteer applications and project proposal forms, interviewing and screening volunteers, matching volunteers and projects, and performing monthly check-ins to verify status of projects.   This is a great opportunity to network with local nonprofits and county government agencies, learn about volunteerism in the county, meet professionals from a variety of professional backgrounds, and gain expereince in program management.   Time commitment: 6 – 10 hours a week.  1 year commitment is preferred.  Orientation and training will be provided.   Volunteer Project Development (Internship Possibility) Help develop meaningful projects with our partners to make an impact in strategic areas during Montgomery County’s Community Service Week. Community Service Week is October 16-22 and is being held in honor of Montgomery County’s 25th Anniversary of Community Service Day, an annual day of service throughout Montgomery County. The goal of Community Service Day is to engage new people in service and recognize those who are already serving as well as meet needs in our community. Our goal this year is to engage 25,000 volunteers throughout the week! Key responsibilities include identifying our partners who could develop successful projects to engage volunteers during Community Service Week, working with the partners to develop impactful projects to be completed by volunteer, assisting in posting the project on our online database for volunteers to be able to register for, and leading trainings for volunteers interested in leading projects We are looking for an experienced volunteer who is friendly and personable, organized, comfortable with computers and Microsoft programs.  Time commitment: 20-35 hours per week   Outreach and Communications (Internship Possibility) Help promote Montgomery County’s Community Service Week and Community Service Day through various media outlets.  The goal of Community Service Day is to engage new people in service and recognize those who are already serving as well as meet needs in our community.   Key responsibilities include writing articles about volunteering and service in Montgomery County to spark interest in volunteering, helping develop and provide information to media about how to get involved in Community Service Week, and writing articles and provide information after Community Service Day to share what was done.   We are looking for someone with strong writing skills and an interest and ability to write about volunteerism and service.  Experience with computers and Microsoft programs is a must.  Time commitment: 10-20 hours per week. (Approximate Start Date: 9/1 and Approximate End Date: 11/11)     Community Service Week Community Organizer Do you want to help make a difference in your community? Help your community take part in Montgomery County's Community Service Day! We are looking for volunteers to help organize projects in their community for Community Service Week (October 16-22).  Is there a need you see in your community? How can you get your neighbors together to meet it?   See other ways to join our team; follow links to see Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Community Partnerships Volunteer Opportunities

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