Join the HOC Volunteer Corps

The HOC Volunteer Corp application is available on the HOC website at [application url]. Your application will be reviewed and, if you are approved, we will contact you. Please note that all adult volunteer applicants will be subject to a background check.

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available. They include helping out at large community events, like the late summer Back to School STEM Festival or the HOC Holiday Store. There are smaller events at individual HOC communities where you could be working directly with children, adults or senior residents. You could be asked to perform clerical or call campaign duties or help with setting up and tearing down at events.

HOC Volunteer Corps opportunities are offered at various locations throughout Montgomery County in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Kensington, etc. Some are at our family or   senior properties, at HOC headquarters, community centers and other locations. Others could be virtual, such as telephone calling campaigns.

Yes, online volunteer orientation sessions are held once a month. Approved applicants will be notified by email with the date and detailed participation information. All volunteers are required to complete an online orientation before they begin their important work as an HOC Volunteer. Training is provided by the onsite supervisor at each volunteer opportunity.

In addition to helping people in the community, volunteering has been proven to have a positive impact on the volunteer’s physical and mental health, promotes a sense of purpose, teaches valuable skills and can foster new relationships. As a bonus: HOC also expresses our thanks to our Volunteer Corps members at our annual volunteer appreciation event.

People 11 years old and older (must be a middle school student) are invited to apply to the HOC Volunteer Corps, however, volunteers ages 11-13 years old must have a parent/guardian present to volunteer. An approved parent/guardian must also volunteer and register separately. Please note that each volunteer opportunity lists its own minimum age requirement.

Yes, MCPS students can earn SSL hours for their work with the HOC Volunteer Corp. Students must be registered with the HOC Volunteer Corps in order to volunteer and earn hours. The site supervisor at each volunteer opportunity will record the student’s hours on their volunteer log.

Yes, anyone in middle school or higher can apply by submitting the youth volunteer application.

For questions, please contact the HOC Volunteer Corps by email at VolunteerCorps@hocmc.org.