Want to make a difference in your community but not sure where to start?
How To Volunteer
There are numerous volunteer opportunities at Gaithersburg HELP. A majority are during weekday business hours, but a few weekend and evening options are also available. We rely heavily on our network of volunteers to provide services for these areas and divisions:
Please see this guide from the National Council for Aging Care, The Benefits Of Volunteering – And How You Can Get Started.
You CAN make a difference, so consider submitting an online Volunteer Application
Our current priority needs are:
| Volunteer Position | Description |
| Call Center: Bilingual Assistance |
Work at home using your phone and computer with internet access; return calls and assist Spanish-speaking clients in finding needed services; phone hours vary M-F 9am to 8pm. |
| Call Center: Transportation Requests |
Work at home using your phone and computer with internet access; return calls to clients and schedule drivers to provide transportation to and from medical or social service office appointments; phone hours vary M-F 9:30am to 5pm. |
| Driver: Client Transportation |
Drive clients to and from medical or social service office appointments; driving hours vary M-F 8am to 5pm. |
| Call Center: Food/Infant Coordinator |
Work at home using your phone and computer with Internet access; return calls to schedule clients to receive food or infant needs at our food pantry; phone hours are M-F 9 am to 12 noon; commitment is 6 hours per month. |