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MCPSRA SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

MCPSRA Coat Drive

As part of our 2025-2026 MCPSRA Service Project we are hosting two winter coat drives! As in the past, we hope you will consider participating:

1). Bring a check to the October luncheon, or mail a check by November 14th, to MCPSRA, PO Box 4367, Rockville, MD 20849. Please note “Headstart Winter Coat Project” on the memo line and a generous donor will match every $20 to maximize the purchase of winter coats for delivery to the MCPS Headstart Office! 

2). Bring a new, with tags child’s winter coat sizes 10-16 to our October luncheon for us to contribute to an elementary school’s winter coat collection for distribution to specific students. We won’t reveal the name of schools in consideration of students’ privacy. You may also bring cash or check to the October luncheon, or mail a check to the address above and write “ES Winter Coat Drive” on the memo line and we’ll do the shopping for you.

Please note, MCPSRA is a not for profit organization, therefore your contributions are not tax deductible for this service project.

 

 

Interfaith Works Partnership

In-person volunteer opportunity

MCPSRA partners with Interfaith Works (IW), a non-profit organization located in Rockville, MD. Our group will be tasked with unpacking, sorting, and hanging gently worn infant, children’s, and adult-sized men/women's clothing in the IW Boutique. IW provides food, shelter, household goods, and clothing to over 20,000 community members.

. Please consider signing up to volunteer at Interfaith Works, 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 
If you plan to attend please RSVP to Judy Mills (judy.mills549@gmail.com)
 

2025/2026 Interfaith Works MCPSRA Volunteer Days

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

 

September 18th
October 31st
November 6th
December 18th
January 8th
February 5th
March 12th
April 9th
May 14th

 

 
Volunteers attend a brief 10 minutes orientation after signing in at the main lobby.  There is plenty of parking and restrooms available. Please feel free to bring a small snack and water. Wear comfortable close-toe shoes for standing, and please ask, chairs are provided if needed.
 
 
Please note: Interfaith Works will be closed if MCPS closes schools. 
 
We appreciate your support!


 - Park in the large parking lot located at the right-facing side of the building, beyond the loading dock and ‘bus/carpool circle’ (former middle school building). The main entrance is located up a wide set of stairs, and through the double doors, an accessible ramp is also available.

 

 

Other service opportunities

The Montgomery County Truancy Prevention Program (TPP) is actively recruiting volunteers!

As a part of the crime prevention initiatives established by the MD State’s Attorney’s Office, TPP works to improve attendance in MCPS by discovering the root causes of truancy and assisting students with issues that impact attendance. The program serves 26 MCPS schools and additional Volunteers are needed to expand our Program! Serving as a volunteer Mentor or Facilitator is a rewarding way to utilize your expertise. The program is a ten week commitment of 2-3 hours a week. Volunteers meet with students who are chronically absent, helping students set goals to improve their attendance. Students who complete the program successfully are invited to a graduation ceremony at the end of each semester. You will see the impact on students and their proud families as they gather to celebrate their successes. For more information please contact Rebecca Marcolini at 240-777-7370 or email Rebecca.Marcolini@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov

It’s Grand to be 55+ in Montgomery County, MD!

Be sure to check out classes, offerings and multiple volunteer opportunities across Montgomery County, but specifically please check out the numerous opportunities at the Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906. At Holiday Park, Seniors 60 or over can register to sign up for lunch! Please call for more information, (240) 777-4999, or visit the web at www.mocorec.com for information and more. 

 

Other Ways to Serve your Community:

 

Montgomery County, MD: Discover opportunities to serve in Montgomery County, MD and other local counties appear on this site, too. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter

 

Montgomery County Public Schools: Volunteering isn’t just for parents and caregivers of MCPS students, retirees are a valuable asset to school programming. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/student-engagement/volunteers

 

Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission MNCPPC: Help out at local parks across the DMV. https://www.mncppc.org/volunteer

 

If you’re living elsewhere but want to get involved, we encourage you to reach out to the school district, historical society or parks department in your Community!  Volunteers are always needed for special on-site programs or projects, and sometimes virtual opportunities are offered.  Check it out!