MEMBERSHIP 

A Village is a community of neighbors and friends. Membership in Silver Spring Village provides opportunities for you to make new friends; expand your support network; and become a more independent, better-informed, and more active participant in your community.

We offer two types of membership, Full and Associate.  Both membership levels offer valuable benefits (described below) for individuals and couples. 

Full Membership is available to people who live within our defined service area—all of zip codes 20910 and 20901, 20815 east of Rock Creek Park, and 20902 east of Wheaton Regional Park ("Kemp Mill").

Associate Membership is open to all who wish to join us, regardless of residency location.
 
                                                

BENEFITS FOR ALL MEMBERS (Full and Associate Members)

In order to protect the health of our members, volunteers, and staff during the coronavirus pandemic, we had to make significant, temporary changes in the member benefits described below.  Now, while continuing to closely monitor the virus and official guidance regarding safety, we are ready to restore certain volunteer services as well as in-person, outdoor gatherings for small groups.   

We look forward to the time we can safely restore all of our previously offered member benefits!

Activities that Are Stimulating, Educational, and Fun

• Home Maintenance Professionals: Electricians, plumbers, lawn care services, and other home maintenance professionals that serve Silver Spring neighborhoods are cooperating with us to offer our members discounts on home repairs and maintenance.  

• Local Shops and Restaurants: Numerous local shops and restaurants in downtown Silver Spring have agreed to give our members discounts of at least 10% on goods and services. 

Subscription to Washington Consumers’ CHECKBOOK 

Access to Our Village Information Service

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR FULL MEMBERS  
Full Members receive all of the benefits described above PLUS:

Volunteer Services

Full Members may request the help of our Village volunteers, who provide the many services listed below. The cost of these services is covered by payment of your Full Membership dues. 

• Personal Contacts and Friendly Visits: Volunteers visit with Full Members by phone and in person, providing opportunities for companionship and conversation, or just to say hello.  Also, in case of a storm, power outage or other emergency, a volunteer "storm buddy" can make sure you are ok and that you have what you need.

• Transportation: If you are a Full Member who doesn't drive, you can request a volunteer driver to take you where you need to go or to run an errand for you. Typical destinations are grocery stores, doctors’ offices, meetings, and social and educational events, including those sponsored by our Village. 

• Household Assistance: Volunteers help Full Members with a wide variety of indoor tasks, such as replacing a smoke detector battery or ceiling light, moving boxes or furniture from one room to another, replacing an A/C filter, and removing window screens. Outdoors, volunteers can clear a snowy walk, water plants, or clear storm debris. If you are away, volunteers might watch for mail or packages, or provide pet care.

• Technology: Full Members may request a volunteer to help with computers, remote controls, telephones, programmable thermostats, and other electronic devices.

• Medical Note-Taking:  Specially trained volunteers are available to accompany members to medical appointments.  They make sure the member's questions get answered and provide a written record of the medical encounter.

For services that cannot be performed by our volunteers, we will provide referrals to qualified professionals. These referrals are based on ratings in Washington Consumers’ CHECKBOOK, members’ satisfaction, and our knowledge of local public resources. (Payment and scheduling of professional services is the member’s responsibility.)   

 

MORE REASONS TO JOIN

Hassle-Free Help: When you need help, a single phone call or email to the Village will set things in motion. No more wondering “Who can I call?” A Village volunteer will find out what you need and identify a volunteer or appropriate professional who can help. For most volunteer services, we ask that you give us a week’s notice. However, we will also try to meet members’ unanticipated needs on short notice. 

This Is YOUR Village: We design programs and services based on member interests and needs. We encourage members to communicate with us, in person, by phone, or by email. We want you to let us know what you need or want, what works and what doesn’t, and your ideas about how to make our Village stronger. And we will reach out to members through information sent directly to you or posted on our website.  This includes our widely distributed bi-monthly newsletter, the Village Vibe, and the monthly Insider, which goes exclusively to our members and volunteers.  

Our phone line and email are monitored daily. When you contact us, someone will speak to you directly or respond to your message within a few hours. Phone: (240) 833-5580. Email: info@silverspringvillage.org.

Helpers You Know and Trust: All Silver Spring Village volunteers are screened, trained, and insured. They are your neighbors. Many volunteers are also members of the Village. 

HOW TO JOIN

Interested in joining us?  You can get started by completing the Membership Application.  After completing the form, please save it and email a copy to membership@silverspringvillage.org or print it and mail to the Village office: 8700 Georgia Ave., Suite 306, Silver Spring MD 20910.  

OR:  Send an email message to  with your name, street address, phone number, and email address.  Let us know whether email or phone is the better way to reach you, and the kind of membership -- Full or Associate--that interests you. We will contact you to answer your questions and explain the enrollment process.  If you wish to join as a Full member, we'll also arrange a time to visit with you at your home to ensure we can meet your expectations.  We look forward to getting to know you!