Keep Warm By Volunteering

First some good news! 5,000 volunteers took part in the Martin Luther Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in Montgomery County. Here are some encouraging stats for this “Day On”:

• 43,000 pounds (21.5 tons!) of food collected at all 28 Montgomery County Giant locations led by volunteers and Giant employees.
• 3,000 volunteers completed service projects and learned ways to get involved throughout the year at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center.
• 13 service project locations outside the Marriott engaged over 1,000 volunteers on Monday January 17th.
• 1,500 bag lunches made for area shelters!

If you’re stuck inside this winter looking for something meaningful, there are always opportunities to help in Rockville. Here are some of this month’s highlights from the Montgomery County Volunteer Center:

Make a Meal for the Homeless (MCPS SSL Approved)
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless needs your help! They serve 3 meals a day everyday almost entirely with volunteer donations. They do not have a kitchen at the shelter so they rely on volunteers to provide food, make it at their own site, and then deliver it to the shelter. Don’t feel obligated to contribute the entire meal for 200 as any donation is greatly appreciated! During the winter they are especially in need of hot dinners but also accept both hot and bagged lunches and breakfasts. They do allow for serving if the meal is made for the entire shelter. This is a great opportunity for families and children of all ages can help! Contact Jacqueline Havens at 301-917-6658 [email protected].

Visarts-Metro Center For The Visual Arts
The mission of VISARTS is to serve residents and artists of the City of Rockville, Montgomery County, metropolitan Washington by making the visual arts accessible to all. There are many volunteer opportunities for adults and students. Camp Assistants are needed for spring and summer art camps. Help with Art Parties, Office Work, Customer Service and more. Opportunities are on the website or contact Kate Kregloh, 301-315-8200, [email protected]

Pets on Wheels
The Mental Health Association seeks volunteers (minimum age 18) and their family pets to bring friendship, socialization and tactile stimulation to people living in nursing homes, hospitals, group homes, assisted living facilities and adult day care programs. Volunteers also visit hospice clients on a case-by-case basis. Volunteers visit regularly at a location near their homes. Pets are screened for suitability and volunteers attend an orientation. Volunteers are required to commit to one year of service. Contact Doris Greene at 301-424-0656, Ext. 540 or send email to [email protected].

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