Interested in volunteering? Please follow the links below or contact us for more information.

To download a current listing of volunteer opportunities, please click here.

To view our 2011 Holiday Wish List, please click here.

General Volunteer Opportunities

Cook for the Homeless (Hot and Bagged Meals): This continues to be the program with the greatest need, as shelter meals consist almost entirely of food prepared and donated by volunteers. We serve 3 meals a day, every day, to the men 200+ in the HBCAC Assessment Center. There is no obligation to prepare the entire amount, as any donation is appreciated. We can arrange for your group to serve if the meal is made for the entire shelter. This is a great project for families and groups. To view our meal guideline information please click here.

Spring/Fall Beautification Projects: Well organized groups who can provide labor, tools and ideally mulch and planting materials, are needed to help with yard maintenance projects at sites around the county. Additionally, we can use individuals or groups to help with weekly lawn maintenance at many of our sites. 

Front Desk Greeter: MCCH is seeking reliable volunteers to help staff our reception desk. Volunteers will greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, and help coordinate donation drop-offs. Some data entry possible as well. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Hours are flexible.

Computer Lab Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help with computer maintenance at MCCH sites. The computers allow the residents to search for jobs, finish their homework, and maintain contact with friends and family. Volunteers must be over 18 and have previous experience working with computers.

Aerobics Instructors: Needed are qualified instructors to lead weekly classes at our programs around Montgomery County. Must be over 18.

Back to Work Mentoring: Volunteers with professional experience are needed to assist clients at our men’s shelter with all aspects of preparing themselves to go back to work. This would include interview preparation, resume help, and GED tutoring. Additionally, if you have staffing needs at your place of business or worship, why not consider contacting our Back to Work program manager to see if he has an appropriate candidate to fill the position?

Collection Drives:  Organize a drive to collect items that MCCH programs need.  Items collected often include gift cards, back to school supplies, new household supplies, cleaning products, toiletries, cereal and canned goods, children’s sports equipment or tickets to sporting or cultural events.  You can hold a collection at your school, congregation or in your neighborhood. Please contact us for more information on specific needs.

Projects Related to Special Events: Are you getting ready for a B’nai Mitzvah, confirmation or other special event to which you would like to add a community service component?  We can combine speakers for your class and shelter tours with collection drive to create a special experience. Please contact us for additional details.

Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities

Holiday Gifts to Adults:  We collect holiday gifts for residents in many of our housing programs who otherwise might not receive anything during the holidays.  Upon request, we can provide you with a “wish list” of items clients want and need. 
 

Gift Cards for Holiday Purchases: MCCH strongly believes that parents should be active participants in making the holiday special for their own children. Using gift cards is also a great exercise in holiday budgeting for our clients. Gift cards from the following stores (all accessible to our families) are welcomed: Target, Wal-Mart, or grocery stores.

Special Holiday Meals: Help make the holidays a memorable time for our men’s shelter. We are especially looking for help for New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, and the Super Bowl.

Gift Wrapping Volunteers: Starting mid-December we need volunteers to help wrap gifts for our clients. Volunteers are needed during normal business hours in our main office.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above or have any other ideas, please contact Teri Brenits at Teri@mcch.net or at 301-917-6660.

Community Service or SSL Credit is available for most activities!

Thank you for your interest in helping people experiencing homelessness!