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Peer Buddy Volunteers

ODS programs are structured to provide support to our players as they learn a new sport but also to build understanding, friendship and community for all participants.  The success of our program is dependent upon middle and high school volunteers who choose to spend their time being an encouraging friend to our players as they play and grow on the field or court.


Peer buddies are partnered with a player for the entirety of the season so they can get to know each other and develop bonds of friendship.   Our surveys have shown year over year, that the "player-peer buddy relationship" is one of the most impactful things about participation with ODS - both for the player and the peer buddy.


SSL hours are provided for time spent volunteering.


If the location you would like to register is full, please complete the waitlist form and we will be in touch if there is movement.

FALL 2025 PEER BUDDY REGISTRATION

Capturing Smiles: A Gallery of ODS FRIENDSHIPS

    Fall 2025 peer buddy opportunities

    YOUTH PROGRAMS

    Peer buddies should be 6th through 12th graders.

    Mondays - Flora M. Singer Elementary, Silver Spring

    4:00 - 5:00pm

    Outdoor soccer.  September 8 - October 27 (No class on 10/20)

    Mondays - Tilden Middle, Rockville

    3:15 - 4:15pm

    Indoor soccer. September 8 - October 27 (No class on 10/20)

    Mondays - Katherine Thomas School (Lower School), Rockville

    3:45 - 4:30pm

    Outdoor soccer. September 8 - October 27 (No class on 9/29)

    Tuesdays - Rock View Elementary, Kensington

    3:45 - 4:30pm

    Outdoor soccer. September 9 - October 28 (No class on 9/23)

    Tuesdays - Bannockburn Elementary, Bethesda

    4:30-5:30pm

    Outdoor soccer. September 9 - October 28 (No class on 9/23)

    Tuesdays - Bethesda Elementary, Bethesda (Tentative location)

    5:00 - 6:00pm

    Indoor Yoga. September 9 - October 28 (No class on 9/23)

    Wednesdays - Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Kensington

    5:30 - 6:30pm

    Indoor Basketball. September 10 - October 29 (No class on 10/8)

    Fridays - Bethesda Elementary, Bethesda

    3:45 - 4:45pm

    Outdoor soccer. September 5 - October 24 (No class on 10/17)

    Fridays - Flora M. Singer Elementary, Silver Spring

    4:00 - 5:00pm

    Outdoor soccer.  September 5 - October 24 (No class on 10/17)

    Saturdays - Silver Creek Middle, Kensington

    10:00 - 11:00am

    Outdoor Tennis.  September 13 - October 25

    Saturdays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    10:00 - 10:55am

    Indoor Basketball.  September 13 - October 25

    Saturdays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    11:00 - 11:55am

    Indoor Basketball.  September 13 - October 25

    Saturdays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    12:00 - 12:55am

    Indoor Basketball.  September 13 - October 25

    Sundays - Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Kensington

    3:30 - 4:30pm

    Outdoor Soccer.  September 17 - October 19


    Young Adult Programs

    Peer buddies should be in 9th - 12th grades

    Tuesdays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    5:00 - 6:00pm

    Indoor basketball.  September 9 - October 28 (No class on 9/23)

    Sundays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    12:00 - 12:55pm

    Indoor basketball.  September 7 - October 19

    Sundays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    1:00 - 1:55pm

    Indoor basketball.  September 7 - October 19

    Sundays - Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Chevy Chase (Tentative)

    2:00 - 2:55pm

    Indoor basketball.  September 7 - October 19

    Sundays - Silver Creek Middle, Kensington

    12:30 - 1:30pm

    Bocce on outdoor basketball courts.  September 7 - October 19

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    Kensington, Maryland 20895

    (202) 430-6140

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