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. There are volunteer positions for tutors, classroom and field trip assistants, librarians, music teachers and administrative assistants.