Singing groups needed for caroling
Singing groups of all sizes, ages and abilities are needed to participate — from churches and civic organizations to schools and local businesses for the annual Roswell’s annual Caroling on Canton.
When: 5 – 7 p.m. Dec. 7
Who: City of Roswell
Where: 38 Hill Street, Roswell
Contact: Chris Ward, special events manager, at 770-594-6271 or cward@roswellgov.com.
Holiday meal packers wanted
Spread a little holiday cheer by helping out a senior. Meal packers are to help to ensure that seniors have enough to eat for the holidays. Children over 12 are welcome in the kitchen.
When: Nov. 25, 26 and Dec. 2-5, 24, 26 and 29-31.
Who: Senior Connections
Where: 5238 Peachtree Road | Atlanta
Contact: tmcglamery@seniorconnectionsatl.org
Santa’s helpers sought for Rhodes Hall event
Each year, The Georgia Trust hosts Santa at Rhodes Hall for portraits to be taken with Santa at the historic castle on Peachtree.
Ten Santa’s are needed each day to keep the day running smoothly by assisting in the craft room, overseeing the refreshments area, running a storytime area for younger children, facilitating registrations and working as the photographer’s assistant.
You may choose to work one or multiple shifts. The minimum age to volunteer with adult supervision is 16.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13; 3:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14; 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20
Who: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Where: Rhodes Hall, 1516 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta
Contact: Bryn Chanudet, 404-885-7800
Information: www.georgiatrust.org
Help with food pantry
Able-bodied persons needed to work in the food pantry to receive and weigh donations and to stock shelves and pack bags. Must commit to one shift a week.
When; 10 a.m. to noon or 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Who: The Community Assistance Center
Where: 1130 Hightower Trail Sandy Springs
Contact: Debbie, volunteer@ourcac.org.
Information: www.ourcac.org
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 helpers needed
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 x 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.
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