The University of Maryland Senior University Lifelong Learning fall term runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 20 and Oct. 30 to Dec. 15. Adults age 50 and older are eligible to attend courses, participate in study groups, social and cultural events and use university libraries and other facilities. Computer classes, financial programs, bridge and other games will be offered in September weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Family Mentors Volunteer to mentor a family in Fairfax County as part of the Encircling Families Program of Project WORD, based at 3100 Clarendon Blvd. The Institute for Family Living in Silver Spring seeks two volunteers to work with Montgomery County families in financial need.
Volunteers meet with clients once week for mentoring and tutoring.
Some volunteers lead 12-step programs or support groups or serve as instructors in classes on life skills or English as a Second Language. Volunteers must submit an application, agree to a criminal background check, interview with OAR staff and attend a 20-hour training course. Volunteers also attend orientation at the jail where they'll be working. News Jobs AP Shopping Archives Entertain.