SSL Opportunities (4/24/2026)
Montgomery Parks is bustling with Spring activities and volunteer opportunities. They would be so grateful if you could select some of the following volunteer opportunities as volunteer students!
Archeology Day Special Event Volunteers
On May 2nd – Join the Montgomery Parks Archaeology team as they host Archaeology Day, a free, family-friendly day is filled with hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, costumed interpreters, food trucks, music, and more! We need volunteers to register for set-up, clean-up, and supporting the activities throughout the day. Multiple shifts are available, including one where you can earn up to 6 hours of SSL credit! This event will take place at Needwood Mansion at 6700 Needwood Road Derwood, MD 20855.
Untold Stories Special Event Support - The Untold Stories program works with communities throughout the county to share diverse stories in parks, along trails, and online. Volunteers will assist with info-sharing and activities at larger Parks events (e.g. Sligo Fest); assist with public programs (e.g. Walk and Talks); and assist with community meetings that are part of our community outreach and collaboration work. Multiple dates available!
Native Plant Sale Assistant Volunteers
Black Hill Discovery Center – May 2nd & May 3rd
Locust Grove Nature Center – May 15th & May 16th
Bike Park Dig Days – help keep some of our special bike parks ready for bikers with hands on trail maintenance. Multiple dates available!
SSL Opportunities with 2026 ELO Summer Programs
The Division of Title 1 is excited to announce the return of student volunteers for the 2026 ELO Summer Programs.
The program runs from July 7 to July 30, Monday through Thursday, for 5.5 hours per day.
Student volunteers are welcome to utilize MCPS bus transportation provided to program participants within each school’s normal catchment area, and volunteers will be provided breakfast and lunch daily, free of charge.
The window to register as a volunteer will be open from April 27 to June 5. Registration will take place on a first-come, first-served basis.
Student volunteers may only register for one location and must be available for at least 12 of the 15 days of the program.
Information regarding the application process for each school site can be found at this link.
