Books for Africa needs warehouse help
Most African children who attend school have never owned a book of their own. For many children in Africa, the gift of books truly is a gift of hope. Since 1988, Books For Africa has sent over 20 million books to the children of Africa. The organizers rely on volunteers to sort and pack the books for shipping. No heavy lifting is involved.
Volunteers should be age 14 and older and 12-13 years old with chaperone. Individuals or groups of up to 40 people are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes in order to serve. Court-ordered volunteers are permitted and this opportunity is wheelchair accessible.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Books For Africa GA Warehouse, 3655 Atlanta Industrial Drive, Bldg. 250, Atlanta
Contact: 404-603-8680
Information: www.booksforafrica.org
Fernbank looking for giant screen theater attendant
Fernbank Giant Screen Theater attendant is to provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, reviewing visitor tickets to make sure they are attending the correct film and provided 3D glasses as necessary.
Additional duties include:
Handle the special needs of disabled guests or guests with infants
Review sales receipt of school groups; assist teachers with seating students
Open/close exit doors in sync with film and direct guests to appropriate entry/exit doors
Coordinate with fellow volunteers to be sure the volunteer stations remain covered while individuals take breaks
Work with Security to monitor and correct any disruptive behavior in theatre
Answer general questions regarding Museum events, exhibitions, and facilities
When: ongoing
Where: 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta
Contact: 404-929-6300
Information: www.fernbankmuseum.org
Help young girls succeed
Girls Inc. University encourages girls to pursue higher education and set goals for their future. In addition, girls use math and literacy skills daily to ensure they return to school ready to succeed. Each week during the summer at Girls Inc. University, girls will explore a different major, experiencing new career opportunities for their future.
Volunteers are needed to support daily programs during the summer. They will be working with the girls in fun activities that engage them and prevent summer learning loss.
Minimum age to volunteer is 18 and a background check and orientation is required prior to starting volunteerism with Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta. Volunteers are asked to help pay for the cost of the background check ($30).
This site is wheelchair accessible. This is not open to court-ordered service.
When: ongoing
Where: 1801 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta or 461 Manget Street, Marietta
Contact: Talia Sylvain, Volunteer Coordinator, at tsylvain@girlsincatl.org or 679-686-1740 x 231
Information: www.girlsincatl.org
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