Concessions at major events
Volunteers needed to greet and serve guests at major events (i.e. Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, concerts, etc.) to greet, serve guest.
When: ongoing
Who: Posh Foundation
Where: Georgia Dome or Philips Arena
Contact: Mel Graham at 678.948.7674 or info@poshfoundation.org
Animal shelter help
Volunteers needed for dog walking, cat cuddling, animal grooming and assistance with special events.
When: ongoing
Who: Forsyth County Animal Shelter
Where: 4065 County Way in northern Forsyth County.
Contact: Jeanie Curphey at 678.965.7188 or jcurphey@forsythco.com.
Social media expert
Volunteers needed to assist organizations install a volunteer app on their organization’s Facebook page(s).
When: ongoing
Who: Points of Light
Where: This opportunity is 100 percent virtual with no minimum time commitment. Assist as many organizations as you wish in your community.
Contact: Lucy Zhou at 404-979-2908 or lzhou@pointsoflight.org
Meal delivery personnel needed
Volunteers needed to deliver medically appropriate meals to those deemed unable to produce meals themselves throughout metro Atlanta. A valid driver’s license is required.
When: ongoing
Who: Open Hand
Where: 181 Armour Dr NE, Atlanta
Contact: Hayat Nawd at 404-872-2707or hnawd@projectopenhand.org
Tax time helpers
As a part of its tax aide program that serves helps people prepare and file electronically, federal and state tax returns in Georgia at no charge for low and middle income people/families with emphasis on people over 60, AARP needs volunteers as tax preparers, greeters and help with communication. There is no charge for training.
When: various times from Feb. 2 to April 15
Who: AARP
Where: various locations through the metro area
Contact: www.aarp.org/taxaide
Cards and Conversations project manager
Duties include providing oversight and development of operations for the Cards and Conversations project.; supervise and orientate volunteers; coordinate with partnering organizations; attend regular meetings
When: ongoing
Who: Metro Atlanta Red Cross
Where: VA Hospital, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur
Contact: Andrea Rice at 404-575-5708or andrea.rice.@redcross.org
Memory care helpers needed
Volunteers needed to use their special talents – whether that’s playing your guitar, giving a spinning wheel demonstration or even leading a laughing yoga class – to help enrich the lives of residents
When: ongoing
Who: Bickford of Buckhead
Where: Bickford of Buckhead, 4804 Roswell Road, Atlanta
Contact: Michelle Layne at 404-531-0145 or mymichellelayne@gmail.com
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