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-Prescription Financial | Work at home using your phone, computer and internet access; return calls and assist clients with medical prescriptions or temporary financial funding; phone hours vary M-F 9AM to 3PM. |
| Call Center-Bilingual Assistance | Work at home using your phone, computer and internet access; return calls and assist Spanish-speaking clients find needed services; phone hours vary M-F 9AM to 5PM. |
| Call Center-Transportation Requests | Work at home using your phone, computer and 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. |
| Technical Assistant, Pantry | Must be available M-F between the hours of 2-3:30PM and have the capability to get to the pantry if needed. Experience: MS Windows and file management; an understanding of browsers and file download options; strong MS Excel skills. |