Volunteer with us
Help Us Build a Stronger Community
Every year, hundreds of volunteers donate thousands of hours to help Reach fulfill its mission to empower those who are underserved in Montgomery County by addressing their essential needs to enhance the overall well-being of our community.
Just a few hours a week or a month can make a difference in someone's life. Enrich your life by helping others. Consider volunteering with Reach!
We make every effort not only to accommodate the schedules of our volunteers, but to match their interests and skills with appropriate positions.
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Volunteer with Reach
Step 1
Select an opportunity
Browse available opportunities below.
Step 2
Complete the application
Submit an application with information about your interests and background.
Step 3
Interview & get started
Meet with us to discuss your volunteer goals and how they match with Reach's needs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Child Tutor
Age:
15
Location:
Rockville MD
Program:
Child tutors work with school-age children in a group setting while their parents attend ESL classes. Tutors will work at sites in the Rockville area. Must be 15+.
Tutors are needed September through mid-December and/or March through mid-June.
Committee Member
Age:
18+
Location:
Virtual
Program:
Serve on one of our standing committees (Development or Governance).
Development Committee meetings will are held virtually every other month during weekday evenings, and Governance Committee meetings will be held on an as-needed basis.
Contribute your skills (communications, marketing, fundraising, critical and strategic thinking, risk management, ethics, conflict resolution, etc.) to help us continue to build a strong organization.
Dermatologist
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
MKHC is looking for a dermatologist to treat low-income uninsured patients on a pro bono basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
We prefer Clinic volunteers to be available for at least 6 months and commit to a regular schedule of at least one 3 to 4-hour shift per week if possible.
The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required. Maryland licensed healthcare professionals only.
Endocrinologist
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
MKHC is looking for an endocrinologist to treat low-income uninsured patients on a pro bono basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
We prefer Clinic volunteers to be available for at least 6 months and commit to a regular schedule of at least one 3 to 4-hour shift per week if possible.
The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required. Maryland licensed healthcare professionals only.
Friendly Caller/Visitor
Age:
18+
Location:
Virtual or TBD
Program:
As a “Friendly Caller,” make weekly phone calls to one or more senior clients to provide a caring voice, to check on their well-being, and to confirm they received and are pleased with their scheduled home care services.
Skills required include patience in speaking with senior citizens and the ability to complete and email reports to the program manager. Bilingual Spanish and Mandarin speakers also needed and encouraged to apply!
Volunteers and clients together determine the regular day and time of phone calls, or when and where visits will take place.
Holiday Giving Project Assistant
Age:
12+ with adult supervisor, 16+ otherwise
Location:
Reach Office
Program:
Reach is seeking volunteers in November and December to assist us with our Holiday Giving Project food and toy distributions.
Available tasks include:
- collecting and organizing donations (November 1 through December 20th)
- Contacting clients to share and gather information (November 1 through December 20th)
- helping on specific distribution dates (Sunday before Thanksgiving, Thursday and Saturday before Christmas)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) speakers are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about Holiday Giving: www.cmrocks.org/holidaygiving
Interior Painters
Age:
16+
Location:
Rockville, MD
Program:
Group opportunity to do interior painting of three bedrooms and the common areas of Rockland House.
Depending on availability, a group may choose to tackle the full project or only do one or a few rooms. Tasks include preparing rooms for painting (help move/cover furniture, use painters tape to protect areas that are not being painted) and actual painting work.
Timing of this project is flexible. Contact us to learn more.
MKHC Outreach Coordinator
Age:
18+
Location:
9420 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD
Program:
Key Responsibilities:
- Help promote the clinic’s services and events within the community.
- Distribute flyers, posters, and materials to local organizations and businesses.
- Assist with social media campaigns and community outreach initiatives.
- Engage with local groups to raise awareness about healthcare resources.
Desired Skills:
- Interpersonal skills, marketing and promotion experience, and social media experience
- Comfort with public speaking, networking experience, and creativity
MKHC Patient Navigation Assistant
Age:
18+
Location:
9420 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD
Program:
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide patients through the clinic process and services.
- Assist with completing forms and understanding healthcare procedures.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance during appointments.
- Ensure patients have all the necessary information for their care.
Desired Skills:
- Advanced Spanish, communication skills, and cultural competency
- Empathy, active listening, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of the healthcare system
Medical Interpreter
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
Help our patients and medical providers communicate effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide translation services for English and Spanish-speaking patients.
- Ensure clear communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Help explain medical conditions, treatments, and instructions.
- Maintain confidentiality and neutrality in all interactions.
Desired Skills:
- Fluent in Spanish/English, communication skills, and cultural competency
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, and active listening
Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their oral proficiency.
Medical knowledge is helpful but not required.
Volunteers must be 18+ years old and able to work a four-hour shift once per week.
Requires a background check.
Nephrologist
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
MKHC is looking for a nephrologist to treat low-income uninsured patients on a pro bono basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
We prefer Clinic volunteers to be available for at least 6 months and commit to a regular schedule of at least one 3 to 4-hour shift per week if possible.
The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required. Maryland licensed healthcare professionals only.
Primary Care Provider
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
MKHC is looking for primary care providers to treat low-income uninsured patients on a pro bono basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
We prefer Clinic volunteers to be available for at least 6 months and commit to a regular schedule of at least one 3 to 4-hour shift per week if possible.
The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required for physicians; however, for other healthcare personnel, the ability to speak Spanish is now required. Maryland licensed healthcare professionals only.
REAP Intake Coordinator
Age:
18+
Location:
Virtual or at the REAP office in Rockville
Program:
Intake coordinators help interview clients, assess their needs and make referrals for services. Training is provided. Volunteers work a
weekly four-hour shift during a workday. Minimum 6-month commitment required. 18+
Reach Gala Assistant
Age:
18+
Location:
Reach Office or Hilton Rockville
Program:
Support the Reach Gala!
Help solicit auction items or create gift baskets, and/or assist with event management, including setup, cleanup, etc.
Rheumatologist
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
MKHC is looking for a rheumatologist to treat low-income uninsured patients on a pro bono basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
We prefer Clinic volunteers to be available for at least 6 months and commit to a regular schedule of at least one 3 to 4-hour shift per week if possible.
The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required. Maryland licensed healthcare professionals only.
Teacher's Assistant
Age:
16+
Location:
Virtual/Rockville locations
Program:
Teacher's assistants will work with the teacher and assist with instructional activities to help adult learners master class materials, as well as working individually to assist students as needed.
September through mid-December or March through mid-June.
Urologist
Age:
18+
Location:
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Program:
MKHC is looking for a urologist to treat low-income uninsured patients on a pro bono basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
We prefer Clinic volunteers to be available for at least 6 months and commit to a regular schedule of at least one 3 to 4-hour shift per week if possible.
The ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required. Maryland licensed healthcare professionals only.
Workshop Presenters
Age:
Location:
Rockland House or Jefferson House
Program:
Present workshops covering various topics (including but not limited to emergency preparedness, meditation, nutrition, and physical fitness) to small groups of men and/or women at Reach's Rockland and Jefferson Houses, or at senior living facilities in Rockville.
Workshop content must be approved by the program staff.
Yard Workers & Leaf Rakers
Age:
12+ with a guardian, 18+ without
Location:
Based on client need
Program:
Perform yard work, including mowing grass, pruning, gardening, etc. during the summer and spring and/or raking and collecting leaves during the fall at our Jefferson and Rockland Houses or at the homes of Senior Reach clients.
This is a perfect opportunity for a group.
ABOUT REACH
Building Stronger Communities Since 1967
Established in 1967 to help build community connections and give a voice to marginalized groups, Reach has worked for decades to promote equity and self-sufficiency in Rockville and throughout Montgomery County. As the needs of underserved groups have changed, Reach has expanded and adapted, growing to work in five direct service areas, which together serve approximately 3,500 individuals each year.
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meet our volunteers
Meet Stephen
When Stephen, an NIH post‑bac with a strong interest in health care and foreign languages, learned about MKHC, it felt like the perfect opportunity. He began volunteering as an interpreter for Spanish‑speaking patients, a role that immediately connected him to MKHC’s mission of serving uninsured individuals from diverse backgrounds. “You’re kind of an ally for the patient… You can have a profound impact on their experience.” As MKHC expanded its pro bono medical staff, it needed medical scribes so physicians could focus fully on care. Stephen trained with a departing medical student and learned the rest on the job. His Spanish skills help him clarify misunderstandings during visits, and he has witnessed the life‑changing care MKHC provides, from preventing amputations to connecting patients to cancer treatment.
Stephen now spends Tuesday mornings scribing and helps train new volunteers. MKHC’s Managing Director, Carmen Lezama, has watched his growth and views the opportunity as mutually beneficial: future medical students gain hands‑on experience while serving a highly underserved population. “I’m deeply grateful for Stephen’s dedication… It’s inspiring to see how this experience is helping to shape a future exceptional healthcare physician researcher.”
His interpreting and scribing experience has shaped his outlook and future goals. Though he had shadowed physicians before, MKHC’s patients left a strong impression as he listened to and translated their stories. As he applies for his next role as a physician scientist, he hopes to develop affordable treatments for people with limited resources. Volunteering at MKHC, he says, “shows you what kind of doctor to be and what kind of scientist to be.” Reflecting on his experience, he explains, “I’ve learned that I have more to learn,” noting that MKHC helped him realize how much more he hopes to understand and contribute.
Testimonials
In [LOP], I have learned that you have to try, and the teachers have been a key part in increasing my confidence. They create spaces free of judgment and full of encouragement.
Yamile A.
LOP Student
I wanted to find a way to help people in my own community avoid evictions and potential lifelong housing instability. Fortunately, I discovered REAP, which helps individuals and families do just that.
Olivia Bobrowsky
REAP Supporter
We enjoy volunteering with Reach because they do so much to help others in our community.
Dawn & Matt J.
Volunteers
Supporting the work of Community Reach of Montgomery County feels like neighbors helping neighbors...
Rev. Jennifer Knutsen
Pastor, Rockville United Church
The clinic staff called me over and over again to get tested for colon cancer. I followed their recommendations and thanks to all the staff, the doctor and the manager, I was saved from advanced cancer. They discovered my cancer early and thanks to them I no longer have cancer.
Maria F.
MKHC Patient
The emergency device service, home care help, and of course the water heater [replacement] have helped me so much and improved my quality of life greatly!
Sandra G.
Senior Reach Client
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