About Us

Hands On Atlanta helps individuals, families, corporate and community groups strengthen Greater Atlanta through service at more than 400 nonprofit organizations and schools.  Hands On Atlanta volunteers are at work every day of the year tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving Atlanta’s environment, and more.  Hands On Atlanta is an affiliate of the HandsOn Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 countries.

Our Mission

Hands On Atlanta builds community and meets critical needs through volunteer service and civic engagement.

Our Values

• We believe that meaningful volunteer service is essential to creating a vibrant democratic society.
• We value diversity and believe that serving together builds bridges and creates a platform for mutual respect.
• We believe that grassroots leadership makes a difference and that the power of each person taking action is essential to changing the world.
• We value our staff and foster an environment for growth and development to realize our mission.
• We believe that focusing on education and nurturing youth is the single greatest investment we can make in the future.
• We value our community partners and maximize our collective talents and resources to affect sustainable change.