Hands On Atlanta is a non-profit
organization that helps individuals, families and corporate and
community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 400
service organizations and schools. Hands On Atlanta volunteers, now
37,000 strong, are at work every day of the year building community and
meeting critical needs in schools, parks, senior homes, food banks, pet
shelters, low-income neighborhoods and more. Hands On Atlanta is an
affiliate of the Hands On Network, an umbrella association of "Cares"
and "Hands On" organizations across the United States, U.K. and other
countries.
The Communications Department of Hands On
Atlanta is currently seeking an intern. The focus of this internship
would be journalism and public relations. Examples of the type of work
would include: assisting in the writing of press/media releases, placing
media calls, writing feature articles (for both in-house and outside
usage), and editing of organizational documents and printed materials.