Interages Volunteer Portal


Welcome, Interages Volunteers!

Below, you will find a running list of volunteer opportunities. You are required to complete the screening and training processes and your background check before signing up for a volunteer slot.

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We are pleased to report that the Interages volunteer corps has grown.  We are implementing a new placement process to accommodate new volunteers into the programming.   We have many exciting and fulfilling volunteer opportunities for you to choose from.  This new process gives volunteers more time to view opportunities.

Please let Indira Dingledine know which programs interest you.  Contact Idingledine@accessjca.org or (301) 255 4239. We suggest that you check back often between now and October 15. Many changes will take place. We also update this portal year-round.

Grandreaders

Volunteers are paired with a second or third grader and read with them, working on the child’s literacy. This takes place at school. Please note: areas in the school where the activity happens vary depending on each school’s available resources.

School Location Day of the week Time Notes
Bel Pre Elementary School 13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
TBD TBD Mid-October Start date TBD
Gaithersburg Elementary School 35 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 TBD TBD TBD
Greencastle Elementary School 13611 Robey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 TBD 2:45-3:15 pm May be 1 or 2 days a week.
Spark Matsunaga Elementary School 13902 Bromfield Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 TBD TBD TBD
Wheaton Woods Elementary School 4510 Faroe Pl, Rockville, MD 20853 TBD TBD TBD November start date
More schools to be added…

 

Readers Theater

Reader’s theater is a style of theater in which the readers gather in small groups to convey stories using vocal expression to help the audience understand it. Reader’s theater increases reading comprehension and reading motivation and helps develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.

School Location Day of the week Time Notes
Glen Haven Elementary School 10900 Inwood Ave, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 TBD TBD 3rd graders
Harmony Hills Elementary School 13407 Lydia St, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Thursdays 12:45 – 1:15 pm 5th graders
10/12 – 12/14 (No group 10/ 23)1/11 – 3/ 74/4 – 6/6 (no group 5/23)Sign up for any of the three sessions or all.
Highland Elementary School Virtual Mondays and Fridays 12:00 – 12:40 pm Begins October 16th

 

Dialogues Across the Ages

These Dialogues circles are designed to foster mutual understanding and respect across the generations. Many curated topics are discussed.

School Location Day of the week Time Notes
Redland Middle School – Fall ’23 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 TBD TBD February Start TBD
Dialogues Across Generations for Alternative/Resource Groups 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 Mondays 9:08 – 10:01 am 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27, 12/4

 

In Classroom Support Opportunities

School Location Day of the week Time Notes
Clopper Mill Elementary 18501 Cinnamon Dr, Germantown, MD 20874 Depends on volunteer availability. Depends on volunteer availability. TBD
Gaithersburg Middle School 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Depends on volunteer availability. Depends on volunteer availability.
Redland Middle School 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 Depends on volunteer availability. Depends on volunteer availability.

 

Book Clubs Location Day of the week Time Notes
MCPL Middle School Book Club
Adults and Middle School Students read and discuss a book.
Virtual Tuesdays 5-6 pm

 

Career Panels Location Day of the week Time Notes
Kennedy HS Career Panels 1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902 TBD TBD Academies of HS students meet with volunteers in the related field.
Blair HS Career Panels 51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Academies of HS students meet with volunteers in the related field.

 

1:1 tutoring

Children who were identified for tutoring are assigned a volunteer as we hear of the referrals.

School Location Day of the week Time Notes
Daly Elementary/ Thriving Germantown In person and virtual Dependent on volunteer availability Dependent on volunteer availability Individual schedules
Grace Episcopal Day School Dependent on volunteer availability Dependent on volunteer availability

 

Before School and Afterschool Programs

School Location Day of the Week Time Notes
Gaithersburg Elementary School in partnership with Identity 35 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Mondays or Wednesdays After school: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Stedwick Elementary School in partnership with Identity 10631 Stedwick Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886 Tuesdays or Thursdays Before school: 7:30 – 9:15 am Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Watkins Mill Elementary School in partnership with Identity 19001 Watkins Mill Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886 Tuesdays or Thursdays After school: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Whetstone Elementary School in partnership with Identity 19201 Thomas Farm Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays Before school: 7:30 – 9:00 am Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Whetstone Elementary School in partnership with Identity 19201 Thomas Farm Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays After school: 3:30 – 5:30 pm Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School in partnership with Identity 400 Victory Farm Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays Before school: 7:30 – 9:00 am Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School in partnership with Identity 400 Victory Farm Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays After school: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Program begins in November. Deliver structured literacy lessons. Sounded out words, working to identify letter sounds, letter names, and put words together.
Bridges Program at Daly Elementary School 20301 Brandermill Dr, Germantown, MD 20876 Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Starting October 18th, 2023. Academic year long program. Relationship building activities and language strengthening. Students first language is Spanish and French, etc. Volunteers do not need to know a second language.

 

 

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program

The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides social and academic support to elementary children to promote school readiness. Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children in their classrooms at least 20 hours a week for an entire school year. Among other activities, Foster Grandparents provide and reinforce values to children in a smaller classroom group. At the moment, Foster Grandparents will provide support in local elementary schools and other host sites throughout Montgomery County.

Requirements:

  • you are at least 55 years of age
  • you are either a U.S. citizen or a green card holder
  • you are at or below 400% income level which is $54,360/yr per single adult. Those who meet certain income guidelines receive a stipend of $4.00/hour
  • you can commit to at least 20 hours per week for a full school year of volunteering

All FGP volunteers receive training, accident and liability insurance, meals on duty, and transportation reimbursement.

Contact: 301-225-4238 or amorris@AccessJCA.org for more information.

You can apply to the Foster Grandparent Program online or by printing and completing the form linked below.


Monthly Reading Tutor Training Series

We hope you will join us on Zoom for our monthly Reading Tutor Training series. We are so grateful to presenter Megan Bainbridge, Reading Specialist of Captain James E. Daly Elementary School, who is providing the sessions. Each session focuses on a different Reading Tutor Training topic and lasts about an hour. Pre-registration online is required.

Please note, these sessions are providing broad tips and are not intended to be certification-level training.

Recorded Sessions

 

May 2023 (Passcode: *Ds!t2Pa)

Understanding School Literacy Testing

 

April 2023 (Passcode: 99x6Z#SF)

Assessments you can use

 

March 2023 (Passcode: i2yTb$Ra)

Obstacles and Solutions

 

February 2023 (Passcode: awG76$@H)

Warm-up Exercises by Grade Level

January 2023 (Passcode: V&00$1mv)

Gathering data to inform instruction

 

November 2022 (Passcode: &s5zA?EK)

3rd – 5th grade Intermediate Reading Skills

 

October 2022 (Passcode: +F7Y@DAz)

Decoding

 

September 2022 (Passcode: z8HUV&w9)

Science of Reading (Shift to Structured Literacy from Balanced Literacy)