Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
-Hosea Feed the Hungry! Come help the hungry by volunteering at one of our ongoing events! Details and sign up here: http://4hosea.org/page/volunteer-updates -Atlanta Mission - Ending Homelessness 2,050 meals and 905 individuals are served on a daily basis by Atlanta Mission staff and volunteers! Details and sign up here: http://www.atlantamission.org/volunteer -MedShare Do you ever wonder how all those supplies like dressings, sutures and surgical tools get in the hands of our healthcare recipients abroad? It's thanks to dedicated volunteers that help sort and prepare the medical supplies for shipping. MedShare's operations depend on its volunteers to get these life-saving supplies to people who desperately need them. Details and sign up here: http://www.medshare.org/volunteer -Atlanta Community Food Bank The Atlanta Community Food Bank relies on more than 15,000 volunteers every year to lend support to our day-to-day operations as well as helping to staff special events and other opportunities. When: Any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 6:00pm-8:30pm Where: 723 Joseph E. Lowry Boulevard, Atlanta, GA Volunteer Position: Food Sorter Shifts: 3 shifts available Monday through Saturday. How to register: Email [email protected] or go to http://www.acfb.org/volunteer-sign-up -Trees Atlanta On Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, we meet our volunteers in a different neighborhood in Atlanta for tree planting, tree care, or forest restoration projects (depending on the time of year). It’s fun! It’s free! It’s a great way to meet new friends and get to know Atlanta. Sign up to volunteer with us today at treesatlanta.org/volunteer/ -Books for Africa 2971 Olympic Industrial Dr. Smyrna, GA 30080 404.603.8680 Volunteer Position: Warehouse Book Sorter Shifts: Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. First and third Saturdays of every month from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (shifts are 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m.) How to register: Call or email [email protected] -Truly Living Well What: Gardening Sign up here: http://trulylivingwell.com/volunteer/ -Habitat for Humanity Volunteers are the heart and soul of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Each year, 12,000 – 15,000 volunteers provide more than 130,000 hours of service to build and renovate 50-60 houses and support our ReStore and operations. Details and sign up here: http://www.atlantahabitat.org/volunteer -Ryan Cameron Foundation The Ryan Cameron Foundation (RCF) strives to provide young people with a forum, which includes: mentoring, tutoring, volunteering, celebrity appearances, life experiences, self-reflection, leadership instruction and personal coaching. Details and sign up here: http://www.ryancameron.org/support.html -Atlanta Music Project Details and sign up here: http://www.atlantamusicproject.org/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/ -H.E.R.O. for Children Hearts Everywhere Reaching Out for Children, Inc. (HERO( has been committed to improving the quality of life for children whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS through enriching programs, unforgettable experiences, and connections with the community for the past seven years. Details and sign up here: http://www.heroforchildren.org/volunteer.php -Project Open Hand At Open Hand, people from all walks of life come together to touch the lives of thousands of others who are not as fortunate. Our volunteers are generally surprised at how much fun they have in the process—due in part to our wonderful food service and distribution staff that, along with other remarkable volunteers, make them feel as though they are always among friends. Open Hand volunteers package meals, drive meal delivery routes, work with our senior health and wellness programs, and serve in leadership positions. Without the dedication of each and every one of these incredible people, we simply could not do our very necessary work in our community. Volunteer Position: Kitchen/Food Packaging Shifts: Monday – Thursday 9am-12am, 1pm-4pm Friday 9am-12pm Saturday - Sunday 9am-12pm, 12:30pm-3pm How to Register: Call or go to website – www.projectopenhand.org Details and sign up here: http://www.projectopenhand.org/s-vol-opportunitites.asp -A Heart for Hospice (especially if you are interested in social work/healthcare/nursing) Whether it's interacting with patients, helping the nurses, or performing administrative duties, there's always a way to help out! Details here: http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp912877.jsp |
Other websites to search for more events:
Hands On Atlanta - http://www.handsonatlanta.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Search_Page Volunteer Match - volunteermatch.org Volunteer Spot - http://www.volunteerspot.com/ *Also, ask your teachers, volunteer at your local animal shelter, park, Boys and Girls Club, or YMCA! |