Our Values

• Hands On Atlanta values service and believes that meaningful volunteer service is essential to creating a vibrant democratic society.



• Hands On Atlanta values every individual's potential to make a difference in the community and believes that volunteers need a range of opportunities to fulfill this potential.



• Hands On Atlanta values partnerships and believes that working with individuals, neighborhood groups, businesses, organizations, and schools is the most effective way to address community needs.



• Hands On Atlanta values diversity and believes that serving together creates opportunities for people to appreciate their differences and creates a platform for mutual respect.



• Hands On Atlanta values civic engagement and believes that service transforms individuals into active citizens and leaders who take an increasingly greater role in the community.



• Hands On Atlanta values national service and believes that it is important to develop local innovative and creative volunteer service that contributes to the national service movement.



• Hands On Atlanta values its staff, volunteers and board and believes that cultivating their ownership, dedication, and passion leads to providing excellent service and programs.



• Hands On Atlanta values volunteer leadership and believes volunteers should guide every level of the organization.



• Hands On Atlanta values innovation and entrepreneurialism and believes organizational excellence is achieved through creativity and risk-taking.