Open House Atlanta seeks architecture buffs for event
Open House Atlanta is an annual architecture festival giving the public an opportunity to explore new and historic architectural landmarks in the city. For just one weekend, attendees are invited behind the scenes of architecture, with exclusive access to sacred spaces, hotels, museums, offices and more–many spaces that rarely open to the public.
The free festival, celebrating some of Atlanta’s best buildings, will be held this month. But they need volunteers.
Open House Atlanta is looking for people to help visitors at sites across Buckhead, Midtown, and downtown. Those who are interested can sign up on the Open House website.
Sites on this year’s list include 100 Peachtree — formerly the Equitable Building, the Flatiron Building, the Odd Fellows Building, the Georgian Terrace, the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and the sanctuary at St. Mark’s in Midtown.
Volunteers are needed for event/day weekend position as building docents and guides for participating locations around the city.
When: Oct. 21, 22
Where: throughout metro Atlanta
Information: ohatl.org
Cobb County Animal Control needs volunteers
The Cobb County Animal Control Shelter is currently looking for volunteers to help take care of the animals that have been placed in their care. If you love working with animals, this may be a great opportunity for you. Volunteers play an integral role at the shelter, with roles ranging from dog walkers to kitten feeders to groomers.
In order to ensure that volunteers meet the high standards required by Cobb County, a volunteer package must be completed in its entirety. Those interested must be at least 18 years old.
When: ongoing
Where: 1060 Al Bishop Dr SW, Marietta
Information: cobbcounty.org/pets or 770-499-4136
Watch babies, children at the Foster Care Support Foundation
Foster Care Support Foundation serves a vital and growing need throughout Georgia by providing free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. FCSF has been in operation for 17 years and has served over 50,000 children with free clothing, toys, school supplies and safe infant care items throughout every county in Georgia.
There is always work to be done to help the children. The organization needs volunteers different ways.
Volunteers ages 16 and older are needed Tuesday through Saturday. Children under 16 may come in limited numbers as long as they are accompanied with a parent for every two teens. The Foster Care Support Foundation needs volunteers at their Distrubution Center to help play with babies, toddlers and children while foster parents shop for the items they need at the center.
Send email to vol@fostercares.org with your interest in volunteering and include:
Your name
Your phone number
A 1st, 2nd and 3rd date choice
The time(s) you would like to work
The gender, age and number of volunteers
When: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Where: 15 Mansell Place, Roswell
Contact: 770-641-9591 or www.fostercares.org
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