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The Gapbuster Learning Center in Silver Spring is looking for high school and adult volunteers to tutor young students.

Volunteers are needed from 3 to 6 p.m. High school students should be in grades 10 to 12.

The Gapbuster Learning Center is a community-based program dedicated to closing the academic performance gap of students in Montgomery County.

For information on how to volunteer, contact Sheila Clyburn at 301-779-4252 or at gblc_office

yahoo.com.

For more information on Gapbuster Learning Center, visit www.gapbuster.org.

Senior volunteer

drivers needed

The Senior Connection urgently needs Montgomery County residents to volunteer to help their neighbors 62 and older live as independently as possible by providing escorted transportation to medical appointments, helping with grocery shopping and running errands, and paying a visit or making a phone call to share companionship.

The time commitment and schedule are flexible and volunteers are provided with life-skills training and recognition events. The Senior Connection also provides volunteer liability insurance coverage.

Call The Senior Connection at 301-962-0820 or e-mail seniorconnectionmc@gmail.com.

Volunteers sought

for blood collection

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers ages 14 and older to assist its blood-collection staff at blood drives and blood-donor centers.

Responsibilities include greeting donors and serving refreshments.

Volunteers will be trained and must make a commitment of two or more blood-collection events each month. Blood drives last four to six hours.

To register for training or for more information, call the American Red Cross volunteer office at 800-272-0094, Ext. 1, or e-mail karlofft@usa.redcross.org.