Brush out hunger
Students will engage families in volunteering through design and completion of a mural project and artistic works including get well cards, thinking of you etc. to the beautification of neighborhoods in the creation of art. Students apply their classroom learned artistic abilities and skill set.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 22
Who: Amario’s Art Academy for the Gifted & Talented
Where: 1087 Cleveland Ave., Atlanta
Contact: Shondella Andre at 404-559-1695 or info@amariosartacademy.com
Homework helper
Volunteers are needed to assist girls with completing their homework. Especially need volunteers who can help with math skills.
When: 5 – 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays (asking for four week commitment)
Who: Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta
Where: Marietta
Contact: Volunteer manager at 679-686-1740 extension 206 or nmyers@girlsincatl.org
Clean & Green team
Volunteers needed for:
• general landscape maintenance projects
• lake edge maintenance
• maintenance of playgrounds, public facilities, and athletic areas
• dark park landscape projects
• watering trees, shrubs, & flowers park-wide
When: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays
Who: Piedmont Park Conservancy
Where: 1342 Worchester Dr. NE, Atlanta,
Contact: Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Michael Paul, at volunteer@piedmontpark.org or 404-875-7275 extension 247.
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.
Concessions workers for 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
Help adults become citizens
Tutor adults with basic facts about U.S. history and government for naturalization tests
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Who: Our Lady of the Americas Mission
Where: 4603 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn
Contact: www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org
Atlanta Habitat ReStore Volunteer
Volunteers need for sales support, loading dock and donation pick-up.
When: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Where: Atlanta Habitat ReStore, 519 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta
Contact: Drew McGuffin at 404-223-5180 x113 or drew.mcguffin@atlantahabitat.org
Transporter/Guide
Volunteers needed for various duties assisting and transporting veterans. Volunteer hours are 15 - 20 hours per week in four to seven hour shifts.
When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Where: Metro Atlanta Red Cross, Community Resource and Referral Center, 1794 Walker Avenue, SW, Atlanta
Contact: Andrea Rice at 404-575-5708 or andrea.rice@redcross.org
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