Orientation and Training for Organizations
MCPS SSL Orientation
Organizations are invited to our monthly overview of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Student Service Learning (SSL) guidelines and Montgomery County Volunteer Center (MCVC) website tools. MCPS requires attendance after initial Volunteer Center registration and every three years thereafter for SSL recertification.
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R3 Volunteer Engagement Training Program: Recruit - Reward - Retain!
Join us for this opportunity to amplify your organization's impact and equip yourself with the skills to build a stronger volunteer program and expand your professional network. This engaging training program will explore best practices for recruiting, rewarding, and retaining volunteers.
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Office Hours for Organization Managers
MCVC offers Office Hours exclusively for Organization Managers, the volunteer leader of staff responsible for managing volunteer opportunities and volunteer engagement for their organization. These interactive sessions provide a space to:
- Learn about specific volunteer management tools and features on the MontgomeryServes platform.
- Get hands-on guidance to help you make the most of your organization's profile and volunteer opportunity postings.
- Ask questions about volunteer recruitment, engagement, and reporting.
- Share feedback and connect with other volunteer managers and community partners.
2026 Office Hour Session:
- January 6 in Zoom
- February 3 in Zoom
- March 3 in Zoom
- April 7 in Zoom
- May 5 in Zoom
Help from Galaxy Digital on Get Connected
Our online database of organizations and volunteer opportunities is hosted by Galaxy Digital. Check out these great resources to maximize the Galaxy Digital platform.
- Training for Agency Managers Now that you've been assigned as an Organization Manager or have registered your organization on our site, check out this Agency Manager Training video to get started.
- Resources for Agency Managers These articles will not only help you manage your organization's account, but they provide helpful tips for promoting your agency and engaging volunteers.

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