(Frederick County, Maryland)
Frederick Rescue Mission – Serve meals, sort clothing donations, or help with food distribution.
The Arc of Frederick County – Assist with social events or activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
United Way of Frederick County – Volunteer through programs such as community service days, supply drives, or local nonprofit support projects.
Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County – Mentor younger students or help with youth programs.
Frederick Literacy Council – Help support literacy programs or community events.
Peer tutoring at your high school or middle schools
Homework clubs or mentoring programs for younger students
Frederick County Parks and Recreation – Help maintain trails, support park events, or assist with environmental projects.
Park or neighborhood community clean-ups
Tree planting or community garden work
Frederick County Government – Volunteer with agencies such as:
Animal Control
Public libraries
Health Department
Parks and Recreation
Fire & Rescue events or community safety outreach
Frederick County Public Libraries – Assist with shelving books, children’s programs, or events.
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum – Help with tours, events, or historic site maintenance.
Frederick Health – Volunteer to support hospital programs or community events.
Senior centers or assisted living communities – Assist with activities or technology help.
Food banks or food drives
Meal packing events or food distribution
School-based “Stuff the Bus” supply drives through community partners.
Volunteer at school events, sports games, or community nights
Help with library, office, or classroom support in FCPS schools.
Participate in club-led service projects (FFA, NHS, robotics, student government).
Students can also create their own SSL projects such as:
Organizing clothing or school supply drives
Hosting STEM workshops for younger students
Running community clean-up events
Creating awareness campaigns for environmental or social issues
Tip for students:
FCPS students must complete service hours as part of the Student Service Learning (SSL) graduation requirement, and volunteer activities with nonprofits or community organizations can count toward those hours.