Help spread kindness and hope by writing Encouragement Cards (Virtual, SSL Hours)

Volunteer Opportunity: Encouragement Cards (Virtual)

At Grace Helping Hands, volunteers are the heart of our mission. We are a grassroots nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to providing toiletry kits, including essential feminine hygiene products, to homeless women and children.

Help spread kindness and hope by writing encouragement cards for individuals we serve. This is a flexible, virtual volunteer opportunity that can be completed from anywhere, on your own schedule.

What Youll Do
Volunteers will handwrite positive and uplifting messages on index cards to encourage and support individuals in our community.

Card Requirements

• Cards must be handwritten on 3 5 inch index cards
• Messages should be neat, legible, and appropriate for all ages
• Cards should beneatly written with good handwriting.
• Volunteers are encouraged todecorate the cards.
• Please usecolored pens or pencils.
• Plain cards with poor or unreadable handwriting cannot be accepted.

Suggested Themes
Messages may focus on topics such as:

• Hope and resilience
• Strength and encouragement
• Kindness and positivity
• Motivation and reassurance

Delivery Methods
You may submit completed cards using one of the following options:

• Mail:
  3570 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Ste 583, Olney, MD 20832
• Drop Off:
  Drop off cards during one of our kit-making events.
  • To find specific locations and dates, contact us at [email protected]
  • Or visit our website at https://www.gracehelpinghands.org/ for updated event information
  • The latest kit-making event is scheduled for 2/7

Earn SSL Hours!

You can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for each hour you volunteer. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community while fulfilling your service requirements.

• 30 cards = 1 volunteer hour
• Volunteer hours may be requested by email, Hours will be confirmed once the cards are received

• Volunteersmust include their contact informationif they would like SSL hours approved.
  

This is a simple but meaningful way to make a positive impact. Thank you for helping us bring encouragement and kindness to those we serve.

This Student Service Learning (SSL) opportunity is approvedfor Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) middle and high school students.

Students can earn SSL hours by creating handwrittenencouragement cards for unhoused women and children served by Grace HelpingHands.

SSL Hour Credit (MCPS Approved)

30 encouragement cards = 1 SSL hour

Students may earn up to 3 SSL hours per day during theschool year

Students may earn up to 6 SSL hours per day duringholidays and school breaks

Guidelines:

Messages must be kind, supportive, and appropriate for allaudiences

Do not include last names, phone numbers, email addresses,or social media handles

Submission & Verification Process

1. Complete the encouragement cards

2. Take a clear photo of the completed cards

3. Email the photo to [email protected]

4. Drop off or mail the physical cards as instructed

SSL hours will be awarded after cards are reviewed andreceived. Verified SSL hours will be documented and an SSL verification formwill be emailed after service completion.

MCPS SSL Requirements & Safety Notice

Participation is at the discretion of the students parentor guardian

This activity is designed to be completed safely at home

SSL hours areawarded based on evidence submitted and reviewed

Contact Information

For questions regarding this SSL opportunity, pleasecontact: [email protected]

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the students parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the students home.