JPMS MEDIA CENTER
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Students! Did you know you need 75 SSL (Student Service Learning) hours to graduate in the state of Maryland?!?
The information and resources on this page will help you achieve that goal.
At JPMS, Ms. Schartiger, your media specialist, is our SSL Coordinator.
Please see her in the media center if you have questions.
Need a Form?
All MCPS SSL Opportunities must be:
•For a registered non-profit agency:
Montgomery County Volunteer Center
•In a public place
•Supervised (not by a parent or relative)
•For volunteer service only (not paid)
•For no more than 8 hours in a day
If your service meets these criteria, fill out:
MCPS Form 560-51: Student Service Learning Activity Verification
This form is used to document a student’s SSL hours and submitted to Ms. Schartiger, who reviews and adds hours to students’ SSL records.
This Year's Deadlines
The Steps
Check Your Hours
SSL Overview
SSL in Detail
Use the scroll bar on the right side of the box above to see more
Interactive Flowchart
How to Fill Out Forms
Current Opportunities
Click below to see April and May opportunities from Kind Works
Students can now complete 2 online modules about MCPS Student Expectations.
Completing both modules from the Student Expectations Lessons will earn 3 total SSL hours. The asynchronous modules can be found on every student's Canvas homepage and can be completed at any point during the school year.
SSL hours will be added to students’ SSL records at the central office level - no SSL form is needed.
Montgomery Parks has a number of SSL Opportunities coming up in May!
Untold Stories Special Event Support - The Untold Stories program works with communities throughout the county to share diverse stories in parks, along trails, and online. Volunteers will assist with info-sharing and activities at larger Parks events (e.g. Sligo Fest); assist with public programs (e.g. Walk and Talks); and assist with community meetings that are part of our community outreach and collaboration work. Multiple dates available!
Native Plant Sale Assistant Volunteers
Locust Grove Nature Center – May 15th & May 16th
Bike Park Dig Days – help keep some of our special bike parks ready for bikers with hands on trail maintenance. Multiple dates available!
Summer SSL Opportunities for Rising 7th through Rising 12th Graders
SSL Opportunities with 2026 ELO Summer Programs
· The Division of Title 1 is excited to announce the return of student volunteers for the 2026 ELO Summer Programs.
Age Requirement: Students must be in grades 7-12 for the 2026-2027 school year.
· The program runs from July 7 to July 30, Monday through Thursday, for 5.5 hours per day.
· Student volunteers are welcome to utilize MCPS bus transportation provided to program participants within each school’s normal catchment area, and volunteers will be provided breakfast and lunch daily, free of charge.
· The window to register as a volunteer will be open from April 27 to June 5. Registration will take place on a first come, first served basis.
· Student volunteers may only register for one location and must be available for at least 12 of the 15 days of the program.
· Information regarding the application process for each school site can be found at this link:
Questions?
Contact Tina Leone 📧 Tina_C_Leone@mcpsmd.org
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BOARD OF ELECTIONS LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT PROGRAM OF STUDENTS GRADES 6-12 FOR ITS AWARD-WINNING FUTURE VOTE PROGRAM
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is inviting school-age students, grades 6-12, to participate in its “Future Vote” program. Students must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
Students with bilingual and American Sign Language skills are encouraged to apply. The initiative combines civic participation and the opportunity to observe democracy in action. Volunteers will earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for their service. Training is required for students and guardians. Details and volunteer expectations are provided at the training.
To apply online, or for more information, guardians can text FV, plus their email to 77788, or visit www.777vote.org, then select the “Future Vote” tab. Guardians must register interested students by May 26, 2026.