The Roswell-based Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy is seeking volunteers. The nonprofits’ Volunteer In The Park (VIP) program supports the 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area running through metro Atlanta and its 66 miles of cultivated trails.

The program is essential to maintaining this national park. Not only fun and rewarding to volunteer with people who share your passion for nature, scheduled events can also help students and employees fulfill required volunteer hours.

Upcoming opportunities in the park include the Monthly Trail Day on Sept. 17, CNPC & Environment Georgia Volunteer Day on Sept. 24, Volunteer Trail Day on Oct. 1 and High School Volunteer Clean-up Day on Oct. 22.

About the Author

Featured

Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez