Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Interfaith Works (IW). IW programs provide services to help our neighbors lift themselves out of poverty.
Interfaith Works Clothing Center
Sort and organize donated clothes and household goods that will be provided to IWCC clients free of charge
COVID-19 Volunteer Procedures:
- All volunteers must wear masks to work and have their temperature taken
- All volunteering is by appointment ONLY. New volunteers must complete orientation before they are eligible to volunteer at the Interfaith Works Clothing Center
We kindly request that you direct questions regarding group volunteering to Miranda Marks, mmarks@iworksmc.org, 240-728-6489.
(minimum age is 14 years old, Tuesday – Saturday only)
Interfaith Works Women's Center
Provide breakfast, bagged lunches, or dinner, preferably for one week, limited opportunities for single meals
In order to appropriately schedule you or your group, we kindly request that you contact our Program Coordinator, Samantha Cheakalos, ahead of time. Email: scheakalos@iworksmc.org
Becky’s House Residence for Senior Women, Rockville
Prepare meals: bagged lunches (no more than 10 at a time), dinner prepared offsite or cooked on-site with residents 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, weekend brunch, or cookouts
Activities: play bingo, play board games, or arts and crafts
Occasional yard work, gardening, and maintenance
In order to appropriately schedule you or your group, we kindly request that you contact our Program Director, Gina Esipila, ahead of time. Email: gesipila@iworksmc.org
(2-3 volunteers at one time, not appropriate for young children)
Priscilla's House
Prepare meals: bagged lunches (no more than 20 at a time), dinner prepared offsite and dropped off or cooked on-site with the residents between 6 pm – 7 pm, weekend brunch prepared offsite and dropped off or cooked on-site with the residents, or cookouts
In order to appropriately schedule you or your group, we kindly request that you contact our Program Director, Gina Esipila, ahead of time. Email: gesipila@iworksmc.org
(2-3 volunteers at one time, not appropriate for young children)
Interfaith Works Vocational Services
Assist with resumes, cover letters, online applications, mock interviews, and preparation for entering the workforce.
Improve clients' computer skills.
Mentor a newly employed client.
Please contact our Program Director, Gerard Etienne ahead of time Email: getienne@iworksmc.org
(Opportunities for adults in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. Particular interest in bilingual English/Spanish candidates.)
Interfaith Works Empowerment Center, Silver Spring
Lead a class or workshop
Host a social event or bingo
Create a drive for travel-sized toiletries or other items
In order to appropriately schedule you or your group, we kindly request that you contact our Program Coordinator, Tyisha Neal-Cyllah, ahead of time. Email: tneal-cyllah@iworksmc.org
(Group option available. Minimum age is 14 years old, )
Additional opportunities:
Interfaith Works Residences, Silver Spring
Host a dinner night, bingo, and/or other game night
Facilitate an art group (with the volunteers providing art supplies)
Interfaith Works Connections, Rockville
Provide administrative support to the IW Connections Coordinator in providing intake, referrals, and emergency assistance
(1 volunteer at a time, must be bilingual or speak Spanish)
