HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
STEP 1
See below for volunteer opportunities and contact volunteer services at volunteer@cmrocks.org
with questions.
STEP 2
Complete our
Volunteer Application and submit it.
STEP 3
Meet with us to discuss your volunteer goals and how they match with Reach's needs
STEP 4
Begin a wonderful journey and get ready to make a difference!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Committee Members
Serve on one or more of our standing committees (Development, Finance, Faith Advisory, or Governance) or ad hoc event committees (Annual Gala or Clinic Event). Most standing committees meet monthly, and event committees meet as needed. Most meetings are held online during weekday evenings. Contribute your skills (event planning, promotion, customer service, fundraising, etc.) to help us continue to build a strong organization.
Excel Expert
Reach seeks a Microsoft Excel expert to help with various spreadsheet projects this fall. Projects may include compiling data sheets, creating program reports, and gathering information for database import. Must be 18+ years old. Work may be performed virtually or in person.
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Reach Annual Gala (early-to-mid May)
Help solicit auction items; create gift baskets; and/or assist with event management, including setup, takedown, etc.
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Program Evaluators
Evaluate our programs, including providing an objective opinion on what is working well and what improvements can be made. The work requires interviews with program leads and others, at least one in-person visit, and the submission of a final written report. Volunteers should have an understanding of evaluations, the ability to do research to determine best practices, and good writing skills. Some experience in the area that is being evaluated is helpful but not necessary.
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Supply Drive Coordinators
Inventory supplies at our main office and at our Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic and coordinate the collection, delivery, and organization of new supplies on an as-needed basis. The types of supplies most needed are housewares, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and gift cards that will benefit our Clinic and Housing Program clients.
Housing Program
Workshop Presenters
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. Workshop content must be pre-approved by the program manager. Requires a background check.
Yard Workers & Leaf Rakers
Perform yard work, including mowing grass, pruning, gardening, etc. at our Jefferson and Rockland Houses during the summer and spring and/or raking and collecting leaves during the fall. This is a perfect opportunity for a group. ​
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Medical Interpreters
Help our patients and medical providers communicate effectively. Bilingual (Spanish/English) speakers are most needed. 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. Currently, Mondays, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. is the most urgent shift. Translation may be done remotely if appropriate. Requires a background check.
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Clinic Healthcare Professionals
Provide the following healthcare services to our patients on a pro bono basis:
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Primary Care (nurses and medical assistants),
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Dermatology,
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Rheumatology,
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Physical Medicine,
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Cardiology (consultation and EKG readings only),
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Endocrinology; and
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Other medical specialties.
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 commit to a regular schedule for at least 6 months, and for at least one 3–4-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. MD-licensed healthcare professionals only.
Senior Reach
Friendly Callers and Visitors
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. Volunteers and senior clients choose the standard weekly day and time that phone calls will occur.
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As a “Friendly Visitor,” visit senior clients monthly or bimonthly for conversation, activities, or other social interaction. A background check is required.
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English and bilingual volunteers, including Mandarin/English, Vietnamese/English, and English speakers are encouraged to apply.​
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Yard Workers & Leaf Rakers
Perform yard work, including mowing grass, pruning, gardening, etc. at our clients’ private residences during the summer and spring and/or to rake and collect leaves during the fall. This is a perfect opportunity for a group. ​
Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP)
Holiday Giving Project Assistants (December Holidays)
Community Reach of Montgomery County is seeking volunteers to assist us with our Holiday Giving Project December distributions. Volunteers will collect and organize donations, contact clients to share and gather information, help with distribution on the Thursday or Saturday before Christmas, and perform other tasks as assigned. Bilingual (Spanish/English) speakers are encouraged to apply.
Language Outreach Program (LOP)
​​Child Tutors
Reach’s LOP is seeking volunteers to help school-aged children with their homework and other educational activities and serve them snacks (under the direct supervision of a childcare staff person). Must be 14+ years old. Tutoring will take place at Meadow Hall Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
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NOTE: This opportunity is approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
If you have any questions about our volunteer opportunities, please contact our Development Office at 301-637-0190 or volunteer@cmrocks.org
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Click here for our volunteer application.
VOLUNTEER STORIES
Volunteer Spotlight
Sydney starting volunteering with REAP as a requirement for her studies. As part of her coursework at University of Maryland, she needed to complete an internship, and felt that REAP’s work was in line with her interest in social justice. Over the next six months, she worked 8 hours a week as an intake coordinator. Intake coordinators are an essential part of REAP operations: each time a client contacts REAP for help, a member of the team conducts an intake assessment to help determine what issues the client is facing and what types of assistance REAP might be able to provide.
Sydney worked alongside Odeth Berlin, the REAP Director, and other volunteers to, in her words, “provide swift crises intervention and promote financial stability among our clientele.”
Sydney found it rewarding to help people who face trying times, and particularly the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with clients.
The role helped her develop “a deeper understanding of the experiences and barriers underserved communities face in the pursuit of accessing services.” In 2024, she graduated with her degree in public health! We’re sure she’ll continue to make an impact on the community in her future endeavors.