Student Service Learning


  • Coordinator Susie Smith located in the greenhouse building, out by the tennis courts during lunch.
  • Make sure the activity is approved on the pre-approved list for Montgomery County MCPS SSL site
  • If the activity is not on the list a special activity form must be completed before hand.
    Application for Special Activity
  • Forms must be signed and hand delivered to the coordinator in the greenhouse building, out by the tennis courts during lunch.

    • Board of Elections Seeks Student Aides to Work at 2008 Election 

  • The Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking students, grades six to twelve, to serve as Election Day student aides during the 2008 Presidential General Election.  Students must attend mandatory training to serve on Election Day and, if applicable, receive Student Service Learning (SSL) credits.  Students will be placed according to home addresses into neighboring precincts.  This initiative combines civic participation with an opportunity to observe democracy in action. This program is available to all students within a public, private, independent, religious, or home-school setting located in Montgomery County.  U.S. citizenship is not a pre-requisite to participate.  Students with bilingual and American Sign Language skills are encouraged to apply. Applications may be requested via e-mail at Future.Vote@montgomerycountymd.gov. Students will be notified if selected to participate.

     

    Opportunities

  • Guiding Eyes for the Blind needs volunteers that can be a: Puppy Raiser, Brood and Stud Foster, Early and Home Socializer, or Home Litter Care Provider. This program is aimed to help blind dogs, volunteers can help the dogs with their services. Guiding Eyes for the Blind Site
  • Reading Volunteers: Reading tutors are needed for elementary school kids.
  • Do you like to work with children? Are you experienced in the traditional arts? Do you like to make crafts and play games? The Sandy Spring Museum Education Department is for you! Click here
  • Want to help the Sandy Spring Museum? Click here
  • Like Reading? Reading Volunteers can read to children! Click Here
  • February 12th to pass out literature for Phil Kauffman, candidate for the Board of Education. Shifts needed: 7-9 AM or 5-8 PM. There are various locations in the Olney or Northeast Consortium area that they can go to. For further information, they can contact me at 301-774-3613 or stpierre619@comcast.net
  • For more opportunities: Click here

    • SSL Deadlines:

    Fall SSL Hours are due September 25, 2008

  • August 27, 2008- October 25, 2008 due November 6, 2008
  • November 6, 2008 - January 9, 2009 due January 9, 2009
  • January 9, 2009- March 26, 2009 due March 26, 2009
  • March 26, 2009- May 28, 2009 due May 28, 2009, for Seniors, May 21, 2009

    • The SSL deadlines listed above will remain consistent for the rest of the year, barring any catastrophic event. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at the link below.

    Thank you for your cooperation.


    Susie Smith
    SSL Coordinator
    300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
    Sandy Spring, MD 20860
    I am located in the greenhouse building, out by the tennis courts during lunch
    E-Mail: Susie_S_Smith@mcpsmd.org