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.

Thank you for volunteering with us!

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.

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.

Dialogues Across the Ages

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

In Classroom Support Opportunities

1:1 tutoring

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

Before School and Afterschool Programs

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