The Arc of Montgomery County

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Basic Information

Address: 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone Number: 301.984.5777
Fax Number: 301.468.6273
Director: Joyce Taylor, Executive Director

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, of all ages.
Clearances Required: No
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilites, of all ages
Ages for Volunteer: Minimum age 13; no maximum age.
Hours of Service: Varies
Minimum Hours Required: Varies
Days of Service: Usually Monday-Friday.
Mission Statement:

The mission of The Arc of Montgomery County is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work and play with dignity, freedom and full inclusion in the community.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Every person has value, every person has dreams, every person has the right to choices, every person should be a part of his or her community.

Program History:

The Arc of Montgomery County was founded in 1958 by a group of parents who started a day program for their children with disabilities. As the years progressed, the parents' group became more visible and active on disability issues. Today, The Arc of Montgomery County has programs for children and adults, residential and vocational. We serve over 2,500 individuals and families each year.

Events:

Annual Casino Night fundraising event; fall Book Sale, summer Junior Volunteers Program.

Additional Information:

Junior Volunteers Program runs from June-August for students ages 13-18. These volunteers work directly with children in one of our children's programs. Application and all additional information is found online at www.thearcofmontgomerycounty.org > Volunteer.