SSL Opportunities -

• The 2025-2026 MCPS Student Expectations Lessons are available on Canvas for students to access. Students must fully complete both modules to earn 3 SSL hours.

• The Keeping It Safe Video Contest (Deadline: March 31, 2026) is now open! Students may earn 5 SSL hours for quality video submissions about the risks and dangers of under 21 alcohol use. Interested students may view the contest rules and additional information at this website.

• Delegate Pam Queen’s Living Organ Donor Video Contest (Deadline: March 31, 2026) is now open! Students may earn 10 SSL hours for quality video submissions promoting the importance of living organ donations. Interested students may view the contest rules and additional information at this website.

• High School Student Election Workers Needed (Deadline: June 2, 2026) - The Montgomery County Board of Elections seeks students ages 16+ to register to vote and serve as a student election worker! 

  • To learn more, please visit this link: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1132488

• High School Students for Outdoor Education Assistance (Ongoing) - Seeking HS students interested in assisting with the Grade 6 Outdoor Education program. 

  • Please note that this is only an interest form – once you have expressed your interest, middle school staff members may contact you to share next steps regarding their selection process. 

• To learn more, please visit this link - https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1136384 

• KID Museum is now recruiting high schoolers for our Summer Teen Volunteer program and I was hoping that, as your school's SSL Coordinator, you might be able to spread the word to your student body.

The KID Museum Teen Volunteer position is great for high schoolers who are excited about working with kids and want to gain experience in the field of education, teaching, or public speaking. Teens can have fun teaching kids in hands-on, STEAM-based activities -- all while earning SSL hours over the summer.

During the summer, we have two different positions: Sunday Only Volunteers and Camp Assistants.

·  Sunday Only Volunteers (rising 9th-12th grade) assist in the facilitation of hands-on, STEAM-based programming for younger children on Sundays at our downtown Bethesda location at 3 Bethesda Metro Center. Teen Volunteers must commit to two shifts per month, with one shift being an afternoon shift. Sunday shifts are 9:00am-1:30pm and 12:00pm-4:30pm. 

·  Summer Camp Assistants (rising 10th-12th grade) support our week-long summer camps. Camp Assistants must commit to two weeks of camp throughout the summer. Each week of camp is Monday through Friday, either 8:00am-12:30pm or 12:00-4:30pm. Summer camps will be held June 22-August 21, with no camp the week of June 29-July 3. Camps take place at 3 Bethesda Metro Center and our Davis Library location. Summer Camp Assistants are also required to volunteer at least one Sunday per month.

Regardless of the position, we look for high schoolers who:

·  Have excellent communication skills—and are comfortable initiating conversations with children and visitors

·  People who genuinely enjoy working with children and can keep them engaged, excited, and safe.

·  Responsible, self‑directed volunteers who arrive on time, stay focused, and bring their best every day.

Interested teens can apply using this link or find the application on the Teen Volunteer page of our website. 

The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 19th.