Assemble gifts of love for seniors
Neighbor Love, a local nonprofit, is hosting a Valentine’s party and giving gift bags to seniors at four nursing homes in metro Atlanta on Feb. 13, 14 and 15. The goal is to bless a total of 700 seniors with gift bags this Valentine’s at four nursing homes
Volunteers are needed to help assemble bags and deliver bags.
Who: Neighbor Love
When and where: 6 – 7: 30 p.m. Friday at Scepter Health and Rehab, 3000 Lenora Church Drive, Snellville; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Nurse Care of Buckhead, 2920 Pharr Court S, Atlanta; 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Roswell Nursing and Rehab, 1109 Green St., Roswell; 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Anderson Mill Nursing and Rehab, 2130 Anderson Mill Road, Austell
Contact: Tom Sargeant at info@neighborlove.org or 404-919-9165
Information: www.adoptasenior.net
Calling all animal lovers
Love puppies and kitties? How about volunteering at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter.
The organization is hosting an orientation this month. The shelter’s hours for adoptions are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and the shelter’s hours to drop-off or reclaim an animal are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Who: Forsyth County Animal Shelter
When: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21
Where: 4065 County Way in northern Forsyth County, just off of GA 400
Information:
678-965-7185 or animalshelterinfo@forsythco.com or
Red Shield Shelter needs volunteers
Volunteers needed for kitchen services, life skills and general maintenance to prepare/ serve food, sort clothing donations and clean.
Who: Red Shield Services
When: Ongoing
Where: 400 Luckie St., Atanta
Information: salvationarmyatlanta.org/volunteer-opportunities/ or (404) 486-2961
Thrift store associate needed
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta empowers people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or faith, to achieve self-sufficiency by offering financial, material, educational, and spiritual support and by collaborating with others to develop and deliver programs and services that help those in need.
Volunteers in our Thrift Stores assist with the daily operation of the store. Duties include: sorting donated items, cleaning, straightening items on the sales floor, assisting customers, cashier.
Who: St. Vincent de Paul Society
Where: 2722 Summers St., Kennesaw
When: Ongoing. Store hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Saturday
Information: www.svdpatl.org or 770-919-1458
Build a high tunnel for a farm
Gilliam’s Community Garden just off Oakland Drive , and near the Oakland City Park in Southwest Atlanta is looking for volunteers to help build a high tunnel. The organization is always looking for individuals or groups to volunteer for various gardening projects. If you would like to help with fence installation, irrigation installation, tilling, seasonal garden clean-up, or anything else. Potential volunteers are encouraged to call, come by during farm hours or leave a message on the contact form.
Who: Gilliams Community Gardens
Where: 1286 Oakland Terrace SW, Atlanta
When: all day today
Information: www.gilliamsgardens.wix.com/farm or 678-949-8530
Friendly visitors sought for visually impaired
The Center for the Visually Impaired is seeking volunteers to be friendly visitors for our clients. Such services may include, reading a book, reading mail, conversation, writing letters, etc.
Many of our clients are homebound and isolated and benefit from the practicality of the service and the personal contact.
Who: The Center for the Visually Impaired
Where: 739 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta
When: ongoing
Contact: Lara Tillery, volunteer services coordinator, at 404-602-4369 or ltillery@cviga.org.
Information: www.cviga.org
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