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February 5, 12, and 19 - Plant What? Prune Where? Dig How Far? - U.S. National Arboretum. The U.S. National Arboretum invites all current and prospective volunteers to attend the Volunteer Gardener Training. The class is taught by the professional staff of the U.S. National Arboretum. Class topics include: Botany, Pruning, Plant Identification, Weed Removal, Soils, Integrated Pest Management, Tour of the U.S. National Arboretum. The four week training will take place every Thursday in February starting February 5, 2015. Each class will run from 8:45 AM-1:30 PM. At the end of the training, volunteers will select in which gardens they would like to volunteer and are asked to commit to 4 hours of service per week for a yearlong commitment. Contact: Tanya Zastrow at usna.volunteers@ars.usda.gov or 202-245-4563.

February 7 - 2015 NOAA Open House - NOAA. NOAA is looking for eager high school students who are looking to help out at their event in various duties throughout the day such as; assisting at staff at tables and booths, stamping passports, directing guests, crowd control, assisting at photo booths, etc. There will be a mandatory training overview starting promptly at 8:30 AM on February 7th and your day will end at 4:30 PM which includes time for lunch and time to complete your SSL form. Contact: Laura Gutierrez at Laura.Gutierrez@noaa.gov or 301-427-8452.

February 7 - Aaron's Army Tutoring - Hope Restored Inc. Hope Restored Inc. is looking for good candidates to become tutors. If you are 15 years of age or older with excellent academics records and have an interest in working with children and/youth or peers please contact us today! Adult Volunteers accepted. Contact: Chandra Thames at cthames@hoperestoredinc.org or 301-587-1490.

February 7 - ArtAbility Teen Mentor Volunteers - Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.

February 8 - Bowling Buddies - Jewish Foundation for Group Homes. Area middle and high school students join the residents of Jewish Foundation for Group Homes for an afternoon of bowling one Sunday a month throughout the school year. The Jewish Foundation for Group Homes' residents are adults with intellectual and in some cases also physical disabilities. Volunteers are expected to help the residents bowl by reminding them when it is their turn, walking them up to the lane, and helping them throw/roll the ball if necessary. Contact: Linda Yitzchak at lyitzchak@JFGH.org or 240-283-6022.

February 8 - Mid Year Play Day at the Community Center!  - City of Takoma Park. Join Takoma Plays and the Takoma Park Recreation Department for an afternoon of fun indoor play. The volunteers will help get materials ready for children's program. The volunteers will also help set up for the program, participate as helpers in the programs and then help clean up. Contact: John Webster at JohnW@takomaparkmd.gov or 301-891-7225.

February 14 - CSS Annual Arts Showcase - Community Support Services, Inc. The Community Support Services support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. They host an Annual Arts Showcase which is quickly approaching and looking for volunteers. The program includes an art sale, flower sale, theater program, baking contest and reception. The theme this year is "Love Me Do." Volunteers are needed to help set up for the show on SATURDAY, Feb 14. We will be framing art work and transforming the gymnasium for the performances the following day. Someone will be on site at noon, and will stay until it is complete. Contact: Ashley Chatneuff at achatneuff@css-md.org or 301-926-2300.

February 17 - South Lake Elementary School Family Market Day -  South Lake Elementary School in collaboration with the Capital Area Food Bank and other community partners will offer a Community Engagement opportunity. A component of the opportunity will include a Family Market Day for families. Market Day volunteers will assist with the following tasks: market set-up and breakdown, welcoming families, assist with traffic flow within building, replenish food during the Market Day, and assist with transporting grocery bags to family's car. Contact: Trevor Liburd at Trevor_A_Liburd@mcpsmd.org or 301-840-7141.

February 28 - A Day at Kenilworth Gardens! - Friends of Kenilworth Gardens -  Come join us outside working on trails, picking up trash, and removing invasive English ivy and honeysuckle. Perfect activity for Individuals and groups of all ages. Fun for families, too! Contact: Tina O'Connell at tina@friendsofkenilworthgardens.org or 202-494-0456.

Graphic Artists - CareerCatchers. The CareerCatchers' seek assistance from a graphic artist in designing and producing a small brochure. Much of the text has been written and laid-out in a Word document. Work can be done off-site. Graphic arts and design skills; good computer skills and knowledge of appropriate software. We expect the volunteer to have their own computer and appropriate software. Contact: Ronnie Haber at ronnie@careercatchers.org or 703-585-1630.

Respite Care Program for Special Needs Children - F.A.C.E.'s Place Respite Care Center. The F.A.C.E.'s Place Respite Care Program runs every second Saturday from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. We offer a fun-filled environment personalized to meet the needs of children and teenagers with autism and other developmental & intellectual differences. Volunteers will be paired with 1 child and your role throughout the day is to simply interact with them, encourage them to participate, and help guide them from one activity to the next. Please dress comfortably. Adults and teenagers, age 15 and up, are welcome to volunteer. No experience is required. Contact: Shante H.S at facethemovement@gmail.com or 240-833-8981.

  Clerical Assistant - Housing Initiative Partnership. HIP seeks volunteers to assist with filing, data entry, and preparation for our foreclosure prevention classes and counseling sessions. Volunteers work directly with Housing Counselors and Intake Specialists who assist homeowners facing foreclosure. HIP has a wonderfully skilled and warm counseling staff. Volunteers will gain both insight into the mortgage industry and an appreciation for how a non-profit can make a positive difference in the every day lives Montgomery County residents. Contact Claudia Medina at cmedina@hiphomes.org or 301-916-5946.

Costume Shop Helper - Washington Revels. The Washington Revels is looking for a volunteer who is available on Thursdays between noon and 5pm to help out in our costume shop by labeling costume pieces with the help of our Costumier. You will be handwriting labels so we would prefer that you have neat handwriting. You should also be a good listener and follow directions well. Contact: Christine Alexander at volunteer@revelsdc.org or 301-587-3835.