Children can enjoy games, prizes and crafts. There also will be Christmas caroling, a silent auction, raffles and food. Tutoring, Mentoring The Hillwood Alternative School in Falls Church is seeking volunteers to teach adolescents on court-ordered probation the basics of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Power Point. The time commitment is one afternoon a week for at least one semester. The Naomi Project in Falls Church is recruiting volunteer mentors to help high-risk pregnant women.
Mentors promote good health and nutrition for the mothers and their babies.
Training is provided. Spanish-speaking volunteers are especially welcome. Intergenerational Bridges is a mentoring program in Montgomery County that matches adults age 55 and older with immigrant children in elementary or middle schools. Seniors meet with the children after school, once a week for an hour in Silver Spring or Takoma Park schools. Training and ongoing support are provided.