Volunteer
Every year hundreds of volunteers donate thousands of hours to help CMR fulfill its mission of improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable residents of Montgomery County. Just a few hours a week or a month can make a difference in someone's life. Do you speak Spanish or another language? Can you hammer a nail, work a computer, or like to work with children? These are just a few skills donated by our volunteers. Enrich your life by helping others. Consider volunteering for one of our Programs. Current volunteer opportunities are listed below. We make every effort not only to accommodate the schedules of our volunteers but to match their interests with an appropriate program.
Volunteer Services
If you have any questions about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Lynn Arndt, Director of Development and Volunteer Services
Tel: 301-637-0705 or lynnarndt@cmrocks.org
Click here for our volunteer application.
Volunteer Opportunities
Donations are needed for PAPER PRODUCTS: Plates, bowls, napkins, paper towels and plastic silverware. CLEANING PRODUCTS: Cleaner for floors, windows, tub, tile and toilet, dish soap and laundry detergent. PERSONAL TOILETRIES: Shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, alcohol-free mouthwash.
TUTORING AND CHILDCARE: Volunteers (minimum age of 14 years) are needed to provide tutoring and childcare activities for the children of program participants. This position is approved for MCPS Student Service Learning Credit. The classes are taught on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Rockville Community. Students are asked to volunteer once a week or twice a month.
BUILDING SUPERVISOR: Oversees, coordinates, monitors and inspects the work performed by volunteers and contractors working with the Safe & Habitable Home Project. The Project provides home repairs for low income seniors, making it possible for them to remain comfortably in their homes.
HOME REPAIR WORKER: Volunteers needed with plumbing, electrical and handyman experience to assist with simple home repair projects for frail seniors living in the Rockville Community. Some repairs can be as simple as changing hard to reach light bulbs. Others involve basic home repair skills.
DATA ENTRY: Computer literate volunteers needed a few hours a month to help with data entry.
HOME CARE HELPER: Volunteers needed to call frail seniors on a weekly basis to verify that they have received the services assigned them and to determine if they have any additional needs. Volunteers submit a report of findings to the EM Program Director. Calls can be made from home.
INTAKE COORDINATOR: Volunteers (over 18 years old) are responsible for interviewing clients, assessing their needs and making referrals for services. Training is provided. Volunteers are asked to work a four hour shift at least twice a month.
DONATIONS: Toiletries (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes and alcohol-free mouthwash), grocery and pharmacy gift cards.
SPANISH INTERPRETERS: Individuals fluent in Spanish are needed to serve as liaisons between non-English speaking patients and medical staff. Volunteers must be over 18 years old and be able to work a three to four hour shift, at least twice a month.
SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS: The Clinic occasionally hosts health fairs and health education events. Volunteers are needed to help register participants and distribute materials. Information about periodic events will be posted on the website.
