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Volunteer at Gateway

The Gateway Center is looking for compassionate volunteers to serve once a week, Monday- Friday, in client assessment and direct services with persons experiencing homelessness. Interested parties should contact Bec Cranford-Smith at the Gateway Center. 404-215-6615 rcranford@gatewayctr.org

Added by RCCAtl on December 11, 2013 at 4:47pm — No Comments

Smart Lunch, Smart Kid

Action Ministries needs volunteers to help with Smart Lunch, Smart Kid, the child nutrition initiative that connects local kids who receive reduced-price lunches during the school year with healthy meals and educational enrichment opportunities during the summer. Smart Lunch, Smart Kid will provide 200,000 healthy meals and educational enrichment opportunities to children in Athens-Clarke, Butts, Carroll, Columbia, DeKalb, Fayette, Floyd, Fulton, Hall, and Richmond…

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Added by RCCAtl on April 10, 2013 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Meals on Wheels

Meals On Wheels Atlanta needs some help. Hundreds of senior citizens in Atlanta are homebound and not able to cook for themselves. Do you have two hours a week or a month to deliver meals? To sign up and for further information, please contact Jason Tucker, Volunteer Coordinator, at 404-351-6194 or volunteercoordinator@mealsonwheelsatlanta.org

Added by RCCAtl on April 10, 2013 at 2:09pm — No Comments

AmeriCorps

An AmeriCorps service project for the city of Atlanta involves developing a volunteer program that will serve the participants at the Thomasville Center of Hope pilot center (1835 Henry Thomas Drive, Atlanta 30315). The majority of the volunteer opportunities available involve working with the after school program, which is facilitated by the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. One immediate need is for volunteer tutors. You can find additional volunteer opportunities by going to the…

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Added by RCCAtl on March 26, 2012 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Action Ministries Volunteer

Action Ministries-Atlanta (formerly named Atlanta Urban Ministries) is a 48-year-old, faith-based nonprofit which operates a daily Community Kitchen for homeless women, an Emergency Assistance and Empowerment Program for families on the verge of homelessness and Children’s Programming for children and youth in Atlanta’s homeless shelters. To sign up to serve a weekday meal for homeless women and children, email Katherine Bailey at kbailey@actionministries.net.

Added by RCCAtl on August 10, 2011 at 9:55am — 1 Comment

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Communities in Schools Cobb County

Do you have one hour a week to help a young person in need of a trusted friend? Communities in Schools, our nation's leading dropout prevention organization, is recruiting mentors to help our youth to achieve success in Cobb County. Mentors serve as adult role models helping with post-secondary planning and developing the skills… Continue

Added by RCCAtl on June 24, 2011 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Agency on Aging

The Atlanta Regional Commission, Area Agency on Aging is looking for a few dedicated volunteers who are passionate about educating older adults on issues related to retirement. Volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one counseling and/or informal community presentations. Previous experience in these topic areas is not required. Comprehensive training is provided. A volunteer training session will be held on August 19 and 20 for those interested in the Mapping Your Future…

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

GIPL

Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is seeking volunteers with professional experience in architecture, engineering, building construction, and related activities who are willing to be trained to conduct energy audits of church buildings, synagogues, and mosques. The energy audits are part of GIPL’s effort to address air pollution and climate change by helping faith communities reduce their energy consumption. GIPL has a matching grant program that will give a…

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

The Open Door Community

has need for volunteers to cook and serve. They need volunteers to help out in the foot clinic on Thursday evenings. People are needed to accompany community members to doctor appointments. Long-term partners in the community need dental care. Contact church Harris at odcvolunteer@bellsouth.net or 770-246-7627.

Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless

Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless has several upcoming events for which they need volunteers. Go to their website to find out more and register

1035 Donnelly Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
11am - 4pm

Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Road to Recovery

Do you have a few extra hours each month and your own vehicle? Cancer patients from Fulton and DeKalb Counties need your help to get to their medical treatments. Road to Recovery, an American Cancer Society program, needs kind people to volunteer their time and use their own cars to drive patients to and from their appointments. Schedules are flexible. For more information, please contact Erin Elliott, Transportation Solutions Manager, at 404.582.6135 or …

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Fulton County CASA

“Men Wanted: Fulton County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is looking for some good men (and women) to train as advocates for children in foster care. No special education or experience is required. Training starts on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 and continues for the next nine Tuesdays from 6 PM to 9 PM. Make a real difference in a child’s life by committing about 15 hours per month working for the child’s best interest. Visit …

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Church of the Holy Comforter

Friendship Center at Holy Comforter has many opportunities to help.

Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Opportunities: Individual, Groups & Internships . All volunteers must be at least 16 years or older to volunteer in the Child Development Program, Health and Fitness/Pool areas. We need volunteers in the following areas:

Child Development
Wellness Programs-Indoor Pool
Family Violence Sexual Assault Program (Call or email about these volunteer positions)
Development/Fundraising
Maintenance -Landscaping /Gardening

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

YWCA of Northwest Georgia

The YWCA of Northwest Georgia is a social service agency in Cobb County providing support for women and families since 1917. Since then, we have helped literally thousands of individuals through our counseling, education and childcare programs. We offer challenging, rewarding and fun opportunities to create a safer and more hopeful future for women and children. We are a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit agency. Our most important goals are to empower women to achieve…

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Yes Atlanta The Rising Star / Coaching for Success

Participants: Youth 14-17
Sponsor: Fulton County Juvenile Court
Details:Mentors provide academic coaching with an emphasis on behavioral management. Sessions are held at Juvenile Court on every Tuesday evening and one Saturday a month.Youth are first invited to participate in The Rising Star one-week team building retreat held each June, which serves as a springboard for entry into the Coaching for Success program POC Ms Ati Cushmeer-Muhammad (404) 224 4476.

Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Sister to Sister

Sponsor: The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Participants: Females ages 12 - 16 charged with only mild to moderate offenses

Details:Mentors and participants meet from 10 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Saturday of each month at the Juvenile Court Building. For the first time, mentors in the 2007 cycle will be paired in teams to give each girl more attention and to offer mentors opportunities to share the experience. Mentors are not limited to attorneys, but are diverse… Continue

Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Fulton County Juvenile Court

The Fulton County Juvenile Court is seeking adult volunteer mentors for four programs that offer youth involved with the court an opportunity to establish healthy relationships with adults. These programs reduce recidivism and promote self esteem and academic success. They are designed specifically for older children who have typically aged out of Big Brother/Big Sister mentor programs.To volunteer, or for information about any of these programs, please contact Ms Brenda…

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

GeorgiaCares

The GeorgiaCares program at the Atlanta Regional Commission, Area Agency on Aging helps people on Medicare and their caregivers by providing information about health insurance (especially Medicare and Medicaid savings programs), managed care, long-term care insurance, prescription drug coverage and other related areas.

Volunteers are needed to do presentations, participate in community events and/or provide one-on-one counseling regarding the topics mentioned above.… Continue

Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Senior Citizen Services

Fulfilling Community Service

Do you or someone you know need to fulfill a community service project for school, work, social club, sorority/fraternity or scouting? Check out the many opportunities at SCS.

Coordinate craft projects for seniors at one of eight Senior Centers.
Give an older adult a ride to the doctor or grocery store.
Sing and dance with the Adult Day Care program.
Deliver meals Tuesday through Saturday once a…

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Added by RCCAtl on June 23, 2011 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

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