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Virtual Opportunity
The JCA Heyman Interages(r) Center intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for 30 years. Are you 50+? We are seeking volunteers for a number of opportunities including virtual tutoring in schools and with families, dialogues between the ages, book clubs, art, and music appreciation programming, pen pal letter, and art exchanges. More as well. All volunteering at this time is virtual. Experience with Zoom is needed. We also offer Zoom training. For more information contact Indira Dingledine, Volunteer Manager at idingledine@accessjca.org
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Rockville, MD 20852
Volunteers are paired Volunteers are paired with a second or third grader and read with them, working on the child’s literacy. This takes place at school. Please note: areas in the school where the activity happens vary depending on each school’s available resources. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot. School Location Day of the week Time Notes Greencastle Elementary School 13611 Robey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tuesdays 2:45-3:15 pm Beginning Oct. 24 Spark Matsunaga Elementary School 13902 Bromfield Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Nov. 15-May 7, 2024 Wheaton Woods Elementary School 4510 Faroe Pl, Rockville, MD 20853 Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:45pm 2nd graders. Nov. 7-May 7, 2024
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Rockville, MD 20852
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program of JCA Heyman Interages The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides social and academic support to elementary children to promote school readiness. Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children in their classrooms at least 20 hours a week for an entire school year. Among other activities, Foster Grandparents provide and reinforce values to children in a smaller classroom group. At the moment, Foster Grandparents will provide support in local elementary schools and other host sites throughout Montgomery County. Facilitated by JCA Heyman Interages. Requirements: you are at least 55 years of age you are either a U.S. citizen or a green card holder you are at or below 400% income level which is $54,360/yr per single adult. Those who meet certain income guidelines receive a stipend of $3.15/hour you can commit to at least 20 hours per week for a full school year of volunteering All FGP volunteers receive training, accident and liability insurance, meals on duty, and transportation reimbursement. Contact: 301-225-4238 or amorris@AccessJCA.org for more information.
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Rockville, MD 20852
VillageRides is recruiting volunteer drivers to provide safe rides for seniors and adults with disabilities who can no longer drive themselves to non-COVID-19 related medical appointments, grocery store/pharmacy pick- up, or other essential errands in their neighborhoods . It’s so easy. When you volunteer to drive for one of VillageRides 16 participating community organizations you view and accept only ride requests from neighbors when they work for your schedule. Every ride helps. Volunteer to drive today, and Give the Gift of a Lift! JCA's VillageRides, through our village partnership organizations, supports the following volunteer transportation programs in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland. We assist in their efforts to recruit volunteer drivers. To volunteer, please contact us for an introduction to our nearest partner organization directly. Thank you! Bannockburn Neighbors Assisting Neighbors: 301-299-5639 Burning Tree Village: 240-389-3829 Caring Matters: 301-869-4673 ext.117 Gaithersburg HELP: 301-216-2510 GIVES Greenbelt: 301-507-6580 Greater Stonegate Village: 240-918-7989 Helping Hands University Park: 301-887-3101 Hyattsville Aging in Place: 301-887-3101 Neighbors Helping Neighbors of College Park: 301-222-3434 North Chevy Chase Connections: 240-343-2446 Olney Home for Life-GO RIDES: 301-446-2512 Parkside Village: 202-770-8852 Potomac Community Village: 240-221-1370 Villages of Kensington: 301-509-0191 Village of Takoma Park: 301-646-2109 WUMCO HELP Inc. in Poolesville: 240-972-8481 Join the volunteer movement, and Give the Gift of a Lift! Criteria for Volunteer Drivers: Agree to background screening. Volunteers receive a 2-hour driver orientation training. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Date Posted: May 16, 2025
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Jun 27
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Aug 8
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09:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Rockville, MD 20852
Opening Minds through Art Heyman Interages Center The JCA Heyman Interages Center seeks volunteers this summer for an award-winning, evidence-based art-making program called Opening Minds Through Art (OMA). OMA is a failure-free program designed to provide older adults with opportunities for creative self-expression and social engagement. Volunteers support and build connections with JCA's Kensington Club members (older adults with early-stage memory loss) as they create abstract art projects that engage the mind and break through cognitive barriers. Volunteers must attend training, all art sessions, and art show. SSL hours are available. Volunteer Training: Friday, June 27, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Art Sessions: Fridays: 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 Art show and reception: Aug. 8, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: JCA Kensington Club 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, Md. 20852 To participate, please have a parent or guardian fill in this electronic permission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9UFTxQMNIo95Ll-A5rbtncSMl_jU2zOqVD6gxDvdRSnwMjw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2025
