Music Recording, Performance, Mentoring

(1) Music Videos for hospitals. The Tacy Foundation receives video recordings from volunteers for hospitals and seniorsin the metropolitan area of Washington/Baltimore/Wilmington/Philadelphia/New York City, the Northeast corridor. The YouTube playlists are also sent nationwide to Fisher Houses and hospitals wherever requested. Children are invited to participate in the recording anddistribution for these musical gifts. The Foundation is dedicated to sending sounds of hope and healing through music. 1 hour of SSL Credit per video. Songs must be at least late elementary/intermediate level and range from 3 to 10 minutes in length.). Public Domain status or written permission from the publisher are required.

This is an ongoing project. Contact The Tacy Foundation for opportunities. Videos are uploaded on the Foundation's YouTube Playlist. Each year over 300 videos are placed on a new playlist for the purpose of sending hope and healing into the communities. Thanks to technology, the music videos are placed on QR code Cards with contact information for the recipients. This makesfor easy shipping along with handmade greeting cards from volunteers.

(2) The Tacy Foundation sponsors live music performances at NIH Clinical Research Center's Hall of Hope & Seniors Centers, and acts as liaison for American Red Cross Teen Pianists at Walter Reed-Bethesda Lobby of the America Building. (2.0 hours of ssl credit per concert.)

(3) The Tacy Foundation sponsors Piano Pals, an internship program for teen pianists to mentor elementary school children who cannot afford music lessons at some elementary public schools' aftercare programs in Montgomery County, MD. (1.5 hours of SSL creditper session)

(4) The Reading Express brings a story to life through children's books. Volunteers are needed to supervise craft tables at the library and help with cleanup following the event. Playing an instrument is required for recording music and participation in live concerts. Playing an instrument, organizing lesson material and communicating with children, a congenial outgoing personality, compassion for younger children, and dependability are required for the internship/mentor in the Piano Pals Program. (1 hour of SSL Credit per book)

Contact us to find a goodfit for you.

www.tacyfoundation.org. "Become a Volunteer" page.

Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:

• A students parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the students participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.

• Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.

• Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.

• The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

• Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

• Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the students parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.

• Students email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.

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.