OUR VOLUNTEERS

At So What Else we strive to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in Maryland and Washington, DC by providing free food, home goods, high-quality, after-school-time programs, and service opportunities to the children and families we serve. To support this work, we host a number of volunteer opportunities across the region in fields such as food recovery, teaching, event support and more. We strive to make volunteer service accessible & meaningful for people of all backgrounds, experiences, interests, capabilities, and capacities.

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Discover more about our incredible volunteers, past volunteer opportunities, and everything you need to know about volunteering with So What Else below:

So What Else Team Spotlight: Sean Bolden

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Team Spotlight: Sean Bolden Montgomery County Hunger Relief Program Coordinator Sean Bolden has grown up alongside So What Else. At just 12 years old, Sean joined the So What Else youth program at Rockville Housing in Rockville, Maryland.…

From Volunteer to Future Leader: Akhil Vadivel’s So What Else Story

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When Akhil Vadivel first discovered So What Else, he was simply looking for a way to give back. As a high school sophomore, he began volunteering at Saturday morning food distributions and quickly saw the organization’s impact firsthand. Later…

How So What Else Volunteers Help Protect the Planet and Nourish Our Neighbors

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Every Earth Day, we are reminded that caring for the planet is not only about what we reduce, recycle, or reuse. It’s also about how we care for one another. At So What Else, Earth Month is a time to recognize the clear connection between…