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Hot Projects: Week of November 25

Check out this week’s Hot Projects that include awesome volunteer opportunities with Atlanta Beltline, The Wylde Center, Partners In Action For Healthy Living and more!

 
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ATLANTA BELTLINE EASTSIDE 10K 2019

Saturday, December 7 From 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (NW Atlanta)

The Atlanta BeltLine is sparking a fun culture of health, activity, and community in Atlanta. By providing parks, trails, transit and affordable in-town living – and by partnering with like-minded organizations – the Atlanta BeltLine is creating unique opportunities for healthier, more sustainable living in Atlanta. Now in its 9th year, the 2019 Atlanta BeltLine Run.Walk.Go! Race Series is the perfect chance to explore various trail segments and stay active. The heart and soul of the BeltLine project is community. Come volunteer and join the community. Volunteers will assist with Setup and cleanup, handing out water, shirts, helping with check-in and various other race day needs.


 
 
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SANTA AT RHODES HALL

Saturday, December 1 From 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM (NW Atlanta)

Santa is heading to Rhodes Hall and we are looking for volunteers to become part of the holiday magic December 1-15, 2019 (see available times and dates below). Santa at Rhodes Hall is one of the most beloved traditions of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. This is a family event held in the Victorian surroundings of Rhodes Hall, a historic "castle" on Peachtree Street built in 1904. Santa at Rhodes Hall features holiday entertainment, music, refreshments, arts and crafts and best of all, private appointments with Santa. We are looking for volunteers to become Santa's helpers and assist with making the day special for our guests. Volunteer jobs include assisting with arts and crafts, food set-up, registration and greeters. Lunch will be provided.


 
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PAHL COMMUNITY PEACE GARDEN WORKDAY

Saturday, December 7 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Decatur)

Partners in Action for Healthy Living's mission is to empower South DeKalb residents to make healthy choices that support their best quality of life. We do this by empowering and educating individuals through gardening and urban agriculture, connecting people to the land, to their food and most importantly, to each other. Clean-up of the Community Garden ensures a safe and clean environment for the South Dekalb community to maintain a healthy lifestyle of living. Volunteers will clean-up the garden, build picnic tables, build garden beds, clear invasive plants, etc.


 
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MULBERRY FIELDS BED REPLACEMENT AND FALL CLEANUP

Saturday, December 7 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (NW Atlanta)

Wylde Center's mission is to educate, cultivate greenspaces and build community in the areas we serve. Wylde Center accomplishes this through educational programs, events and greenspaces that actively engage youth, families and individuals in their environment, health and community, and that develop skills in environmental science, sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health, and nutrition. Mulberry Fields is home some of the Wylde Center’s most committed group of gardeners and serves venue for many of our fundraising events; this event will make sure that we are ready to hit the ground running in the Spring. Volunteer tasks include: Mulching walkways throughout our garden, Raking leaves for goat and chicken pens, Rebuilding community plots, Rebuilding compost bins and Sifting compost.

 
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Discovery Program @ BELMONT HILLS ELEMENTARY

Saturday, December 14 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Smyrna)

The Hands On Atlanta Discovery program is a volunteer-led Saturday tutoring and enrichment program. The two-hour session occurs twice a month from 10am to 12pm. The program reinforces weekday learning through academic assistance, educational games, service-learning projects, and other enrichment activities. Volunteers who speak Spanish are especially needed. Students are engaged in a variety of subjects depending on the needs of their particular schools. Our goal is to have a one-on-one volunteer to student ratio, allowing for individualized attention and the building of relationships between students and volunteers.

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Hot Projects: Week of November 18

Check out this week’s Hot Projects that include awesome volunteer opportunities with Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta Beltline, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia and more!

 
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GREEN MARKET - CONNECTING COMMUNITIES & SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS!

Saturday, November 23 From 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (NW Atlanta)

Have fun volunteering while enjoying the fresh air, learning about locally grown produce and listening to live music! Green Market volunteers play an important role in supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging sustainable communities. Our Green Market encourages sustainable communities in the most basic way – by providing shoppers with direct access to local farmers and merchants. Volunteers will primarily assist vendors with unloading their vehicles, general clean-up; market set-up and market break down. Volunteers may also lend a hand at the Green Market Information booth and our Education Garden.


 
 
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ATLANTA BELTLINE EASTSIDE 10K 2019

Saturday, December 7 From 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (NW Atlanta)

The Atlanta BeltLine is sparking a fun culture of health, activity, and community in Atlanta. By providing parks, trails, transit and affordable in-town living – and by partnering with like-minded organizations – the Atlanta BeltLine is creating unique opportunities for healthier, more sustainable living in Atlanta. Now in its 9th year, the 2019 Atlanta BeltLine Run.Walk.Go! Race Series is the perfect chance to explore various trail segments and stay active. The heart and soul of the BeltLine project is community. Come volunteer and join the community. Volunteers will assist with Setup and cleanup, handing out water, shirts, helping with check-in and various other race day needs.


 
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CLARK HOWARD'S CHRISTMAS KIDS: WALMART VOLUNTEER (MCDONOUGH)

Saturday, December 7 From 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM (McDonough)

For 26 years, Clark Howard has been providing Christmas gifts to foster children in the state of Georgia. St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, along with WSB TV/Talk Radio, the Georgia Department of Human Services, and Walmart, work with Clark to insure that every child has gifts to open on Christmas morning. Volunteer tasks include: Helping shoppers choose a child to shop for, receiving gifts from Walmart shoppers, label gift bags and verifying receipts.


 
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SATURDAY WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE (FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS)

Saturday, December 7 From 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Newnan)

Bridging the Gap, a 501c3 non-profit, exists to feed, serve, and restore those who are hurting and in need in our community. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for unloading and/or loading donations from the public as well as our daily food deliveries. y will also assist with weighing, sorting, and putting away of food to prevent spoilage. This person will work with the warehouse manager or warehouse team leader to methodically prepare food boxes for clients. Additionally, the warehouse associate will help distribute the boxes of food to our clients by serving in a variety of distribution roles: Box loader, bread loader, bag loader, line director, or conveyor loader. 

 
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Discovery Program @ Parklane ElementarY

Saturday, December 7 From 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (East Point)

Parklane Elementary Discovery is a Saturday morning tutoring program that offers one-on-one and small group enrichment activities for at-risk children. Volunteers lead activities and help with reading and math skills for students in kindergarten through 5th grades. Volunteers who speak Spanish are especially needed.

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Hot Projects: Week of November 11

Check out this week’s Hot Projects that include awesome volunteer opportunities with Fernbank Museum, Trees Atlanta, Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center and more!

 
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School Science fair - east atlanta village

Saturday, November 19 From 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (East Atlanta)

BPA strives to be “The neighborhood school of choice and a compelling traditional public school option for the child of any family living in East Atlanta Village and Reynoldstown.” At Burgess-Peterson Academy, they believe each child should be given every opportunity to achieve academically at high levels, become a responsible citizen, and find success both at school and in the community, this volunteer opportunity allows our students so see firsthand what it means to me a responsible citizen in the community while achieving at a high level. Volunteers will review project boards, interview students about their projects, and debrief about the projects.


 
 
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Fernbank volunteer orientation

Saturday, November 16 From 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (Druid Hills)

Fernbank is currently recruiting new volunteers to join them in a variety of roles within the museum as part of our Adult Volunteer group. Volunteering with them is a great way to meet new people while giving valuable time to an important cultural institution in Atlanta. There is a position for every personality and age, with opportunities such as Greeter, Film Attendant, forest restoration volunteer, exhibit facilitator, Animal Care volunteer, and more. Attending the initial training will count towards your volunteer hours, allow you to meet Membership and Volunteer Department staff members, and sign up for your first official shift here at Fernbank.


 
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Vegan Thanksgiving Meal For Individual In need

Saturday, November 23 From 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Decatur)

Join SWEEAC (Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center) & PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to help set up for a vegan Thanksgiving Dinner for individuals in need. This event helps SWEEAC work toward introducing and providing healthy eating habits for families living and working in the communities we serve. We are excited that these families are able to experience food options that are available to them. Volunteer tasks include: Helping to set up/break down the event room, assisting with check-in, serving pre-prepared food and more!


 
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Tree planting in chosewood park

Saturday, November 16 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (NW Atlanta)

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit citizens’ group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. The vast majority of the work they do is accomplished with the help of volunteers, including all the trees they plant and much of their invasive plant removal! Trees Atlanta has been working in Chosewood Park for several years to promote a healthy plant community. Your work at this project will help them meet their goal of sustainable forest in Chosewood Park. Volunteers will be planting 3 gal and 15 gal native trees.

 
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Discovery Program @ Clay ElementarY

Saturday, November 16 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mableton)

The Hands On Atlanta Discovery program is a volunteer-led Saturday tutoring and enrichment program. The two-hour session occurs twice a month from 10am to 12pm. The program reinforces weekday learning through academic assistance, educational games, field trips, service-learning projects, and other enrichment activities. Students are engaged in a variety of subjects depending on the needs of their particular schools.
Our goal is to have a one-on-one volunteer to student ratio, allowing for individualized attention and the building of relationships between students and volunteers.

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Instagram Reboot: 3 Simple Ways to Grow Your Following

This post was created in partnership with Splendid Consulting, previewing our upcoming Instagram 2.0 Essentials for Nonprofits workshop. Learn more and register here.

If you’re struggling with low engagement or gaining new followers on your nonprofit’s Instagram account, then keep reading! Today, we’re tackling one of the most overlooked spots to increase engagement: your Instagram profile.  

An organization’s bio is the foundation to creating a successful marketing strategy.

I recommend checking in with your bio more often than you might think. As your goals, fundraising, or events change, your bio should too. If you’re launching a new campaign, your bio should give your community the scoop — and most importantly, make it easy for someone to donate, purchase, or get connected with you.

Here are 3 simple steps to crafting the perfect bio:

  1. Your Mission: Is your mission easy to understand? Does it succinctly explain who you serve and your location? Keep it simple to ensure a new follower can clearly grasp all of these elements.

  2. Contact info: Is your website link up to date? You’ll want to change it to reflect your current call-to-action. You may want it to link to your nonprofit’s website or to your Giving Tuesday page or tickets to purchase for a fundraiser. Consider a free service like Linktree if you need multiple URLs.

  3. Branded Hashtag: Adding a branded hashtag is an easy way to increase engagement and show your community how to connect and share content with you. Make sure your hashtag is unique to you, and generic like: “#nonprofit” or “#atlantanonprofits.”

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Don’t be afraid to be fun, witty, or creative — just stay within your own brand standards. You can use emojis to help break up the text visually and avoid long paragraphs. Once your bio is sparkling, start mixing in creative calls-to-action into your regular content. Let’s do this!


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About Splendid Consulting

Our mission is to amplify the impact of nonprofit and cause organizations. At the intersection of strategy and solution, Splendid Consulting takes nonprofits to the next level. Splendid works with organizations to create the roadmap, tools, and mindset to thrive. 

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Introducing the 2020 Class of Civic Fellows

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Hands On Atlanta is thrilled to announce the 11th Class of Civic Fellows! 28 dynamic changemakers were recently accepted into our Civic Leadership Program! Over the next 12 months, this class of Fellows will manage service projects at designated nonprofit partner sites by recruiting, engaging, and teaching volunteers about the critical issue; their service project is addressing. The Fellows will be guided by Hands On Atlanta staff who will provide training in volunteer and project management, leadership, and fundraising. We added a new component this year: mentoring. This exciting initiative pairs a current class member with a graduate of the program to further aid in the Fellow’s development as a community leader.

Not only will Fellows learn the importance of direct service in mitigating inequities in the community, but they will also learn the role fundraising plays in sustaining a nonprofit’s ability to provide those critical services. By the end of their year of service, the Civic Fellows will transition to Civic Leaders, having sharpened their skills in issue education, problem-solving, public speaking, and team building.

“I have a strong passion for serving my community, as well as community development in underprivileged communities. I look forward to learning and growing within this program.” - Kassidy Jackson

The Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows represent the outstanding volunteers of our organization. These are the leaders that exceed their level of service to reach and inspire communities within Metro Atlanta! Please help us welcome the incoming class!

Meet The 2019/20 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows

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Lauren Ahart

Surveillance Epidemiologist, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Nonprofit Partner: Action Ministries

Jacob Awad

Consultant, AwareSoftware

Nonprofit Partner: Partners In Action for a Healthy Living

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Jessica Bradford

Director of Development, St. Jude’s Recovery Center

Nonprofit Partner: Trees Atlanta

Andrea Branch

Educator, Barack Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Scott Elementary

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Kelli Brotman

Graduate Student, Kennesaw State University

Nonprofit Partner: Kate’s Club

Kimberly Chinn

Site Coordinator, Pebblebrook High School

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Clay Elementary

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Stephanie Davis

Educator, Cobb County Schools

Nonprofit Partner: Breakthrough Atlanta

Morgan Edge

Structural Engineer, Georgia Department of Transportation

Nonprofit Partner: Open Hand Atlanta

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Morgan Gobert

Head of People, Crisp Video Group

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at UsherCollier Elementary School

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Alisha Henderson

Research Chemist, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Harper Archer Elementary School

Rachel Issac

Marketing Specialist, Deloitte

Nonprofit Partner: InCommunity

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Kassidy Jackson

Program Coordinator, Meals On Wheels Atlanta

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Brookview Elementary

Paul Jackson

Communications Specialist, OneDigital

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Gideons Elementary School

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Angela King

South Regional Outreach Manager, Young Survival Coalition

Nonprofit Partner: A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab (Wesley Woods)

Tia Lambert

Graduate Student, Georgia State University

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Panola Way Elementary School

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Marisa Lazenby

Marketing & Communications Manager, Boys & Girls Club

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Belmont Hills Elementary

Tanasha Mahone

Instructional Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools

Nonprofit Partner: Meals On Wheels Atlanta

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Chirag Mendpara

Security Consulting Analyst, Accenture

Nonprofit Partner: The Wylde Center

Kaiya Murphy

Graduate Student, Georgia Institute of Technology

Nonprofit Partner: Truly Living Well

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Sharece O’Neal

Interior Designer, Perkins & Will

Nonprofit Partner: Livable Buckhead

Solomon Seaborn

Underwriter, American International Group Inc.

Nonprofit Partner: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance

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Jordan Searcy

Healthcare Professional, Emory

Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Thomasville Heights Elementary School

Michelle Signorelli

Merchandising Department, RaceTrac

Nonprofit Partner: A.G Rhodes Health & Rehab –(Cobb)

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Sharde Smith

Outreach Coordinator, Mosaic Church

Nonprofit Partner: Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center

Tayyeba Steele-Hassan

IT Business Analyst Project Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta

Nonprofit Partner: Clarkston Community Center

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Tayo Togba

Founder, Selfish Joy

Nonprofit Partner: Atlanta BeltLine Partnership

Kisha Williams

Lead Network Operations Representative, Cigna Healthcare

Nonprofit Partner: Action Ministries

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Hot Projects: Week of November 4

Check out this week’s Hot Projects that include awesome volunteer opportunities with Partners in Action for Healthy, Aglanta, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and more!

 
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CHARITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKDAY

Saturday, November 9 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Decatur)

Partners in Action for Healthy Living's mission is to empower South DeKalb residents to make healthy choices that support their best quality of life. They empower and educate individuals through gardening and urban agriculture, connecting people to the land, to their food and most importantly, to each other. Charity Missionary Baptist Church maintains a Pantry Garden for the South DeKalb Community. Volunteers will fill garden beds with soil, garden clean-up, planting, chicken coop maintenance, etc.


 
 
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WEST ATLANTA WATERSHED ALLIANCE 2ND SERVICE SATURDAYS

Saturday, November 9 From 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (NW Atlanta)

This program facilitated by the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance and made possible by a grant from USDA Forest Service for our Atlanta Children’s Forest Network, provides the opportunity for youth 10 years and older to participate in meaningful activities encouraging conservation, stewardship and experiential learning on the second Saturday of every month (excluding January and July). Volunteer tasks include: Trail building and maintenance, Invasive Plant Eradication, Habitat Restoration and other activities needed to manage the facility and grounds of this unique urban resource!


 
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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD BOX GIVE-A-WAY

Saturday, November 16 From 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Decatur)

The mission of New Life Community Ministries is to extend the practical Love of Jesus, through transformational programs that restore hope, revive dignity and raise the quality of life for our global community. Their services are designed to help you get back on your feet to become self-sustaining and lead a thriving life. The annual Thanksgiving event is in need of volunteers, your support will make a huge impact in the lives of those in need.  Volunteers will be lifting and carrying heavy boxes of groceries, as well as standing and walking through the whole shift. Looking for volunteers for the following areas: Line Control, Intake for Applications, Turkey Baggers, Data Entry, Car Ambassadors & Greeters.


 
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Discovery Program at Belmont hills Elementary

Saturday, November 16 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Smyrna)

The Hands On Atlanta Discovery program is a volunteer-led Saturday tutoring and enrichment program. The two-hour session occurs twice a month from 10am to 12pm. The program reinforces weekday learning through academic assistance, educational games, field trips, service-learning projects, and other enrichment activities. Students are engaged in a variety of subjects depending on the needs of their particular schools. Our goal is to have a one-on-one volunteer to student ratio, allowing for individualized attention and the building of relationships between students and volunteers.

 
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FOOD FOREST GROW AND LEARN

Saturday, November 9 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (NW Atlanta)

The Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill team is a member of the AgLanta Grows-A-Lot program. This site will become Atlanta's first Community Urban Food Forest, as well as a new model for a City of Atlanta park. The food forest will produce a wide variety of fresh, flavorful, and healthy nuts, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms, which will become available for public consumption. Located in an area identified as a food desert, the site was a working farm as recently as 2000. Volunteers will help with building the soil, weeding, planting, watering, harvesting and site beautification projects.

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Hot Projects: Week of October 28

Check out this week’s Hot Projects that include awesome volunteer opportunities with Meals On Wheels Atlanta, Discovery Program, Wylde Center and more!

 
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CHOMP AND STOMP WELCOME CENTER

Saturday, November 2 From 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (NW Atlanta)

Hands On Atlanta is partnering with the Chomp & Stomp, Cabbagetown's annual festival benefitting the neighborhood's parks, green spaces and community center! We need volunteers to staff two Welcome Centers over the course of the day. Proceeds from the Chomp and Stomp festival benefit the parks and public spaces in historic and diverse Cabbagetown, Atlanta’s first Landmark Historic District. The festival is 100% volunteer managed and run. Volunteers will be working at welcome centers, which sell chili spoons (“ticket” to festival) and tokens for beer and mixed drinks.


 
 
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oakhurst Garden and wylde woods fall cleanup

Saturday, November 2 From 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Decatur)

Wylde Center's mission is to educate, cultivate greenspaces and build community in the areas we serve. Wylde Center accomplishes this through educational programs, events and greenspaces that actively engage youth, families and individuals in their environment, health and community, and that develop skills in environmental science, sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health, and nutrition. Oakhurst (our flagship garden) and the Wylde Woods is in need of repairs and preparation for the winter months. Volunteer tasks include mulching walkways throughout our garden, cleaning/weeding Children’s Garden, rebuilding community plots and more!


 
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teamworks! kickoff

Saturday, November 2 From 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (Decatur)

Hands On Atlanta TeamWorks! is a program that betters metro-Atlanta through meaningful service projects. It’s a program that affords you the opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others and our communities, and to develop friendships with your fellow volunteers along the way. It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself and get involved! Kick-off is the first meeting of every round. It is an orientation - a chance for volunteers to meet, form teams, and learn about the projects planned for that round. We are switching up this round and adding a mini-service project that will benefit one of our nonprofit partners.


 
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Discovery Program at Clay Elementary

Wednesday, October 30 From 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (Mableton)

The Hands On Atlanta Discovery program is a volunteer-led Saturday tutoring and enrichment program. The two-hour session occurs twice a month from 10am to 12pm. The program reinforces weekday learning through academic assistance, educational games, field trips, service-learning projects, and other enrichment activities. Students are engaged in a variety of subjects depending on the needs of their particular schools. Our goal is to have a one-on-one volunteer to student ratio, allowing for individualized attention and the building of relationships between students and volunteers.

 
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meals on wheels Atlanta meal delivery

Saturday, November 2 From 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (NW Atlanta)

The mission of Meals on Wheels Atlanta is to support senior independence through meals, shelter, education, and community. Their flagship program, Meal Services, provides nourishing meals to low-income and homebound seniors in Atlanta who are unable to afford or access adequate nutrition. MOWA are seeking Meal Delivery Drivers to deliver meals to frail, home bound and low-income seniors residing in Fulton County. Routes take on average 2 hours to complete, and all stops within the route are 1-2 minutes apart.

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Wrap Up Report | Hands On Atlanta Week 2019

For our 30th anniversary (yes, it’s been 30 years of Hands On Atlanta!) we really wanted to do something big. We wanted to celebrate our organizations roots in community service, while also looking into the future to see what our role in making Atlanta the most equitable and civically engaged city in the world! We turned our annual day of service into Hands On Atlanta Week - marking Oct. 5-12 as the city’s largest week of service!

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Powered by the support of our sponsors, including our presenting sponsor, Delta Air Lines, and in partnership with more than 50 of our nonprofit partners, we hosted or promoted over 250 volunteer projects or social good events during Hands On Atlanta Week!

Volunteer projects ranged from the massive, like 5,000 Atlanta Hawks fans packing 1,000,000 meals inside of State Farm Arena, to the small, but mighty projects like 25 volunteers from Accenture working hard to beautify Lindsey Street Park over in English Ave. Projects covered the innovative with 48in48’s skills based hack-a-thon for good and the spontaneous with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) kit build pop-up project at the Atlanta Beltline Center on the east-side trail. Impact events like The Race Half Marathon and 5k, The Human Rights Film Festival at Morehouse and the 2nd Annual Atlanta Senior Day saw thousands of attendees and hundreds of volunteers! There was a ton of good happening during Hands On Atlanta Week, click here for a full list of all of our partners and projects.

In total, more than 10,000 ATLiens did something good, serving over 30,000 hours! The impact went viral online as well, as almost 25,000 visitors came to our website surpassing 1,000,000 social media impressions. Take a look at what some community leaders had to say (and do) during Hands On Atlanta Week…

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I had the BEST time this morning with the Pajama Program. My heart is so FULL!
I’m really glad I was able to participate…so much so that I signed up to be a Reading Buddy Plus!! It’s an extension of the Pajama Program where volunteers are paired with a child, and they read together on the 4th Monday of each month. I’m super excited about this.
— Employee at OneDigital
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It was a fantastic day and you all did a fantastic job! We are so grateful for your leadership, hard work, and super positive energy! Everyone here is talking about how good everything looks — thanks to you! Mr. Charles Robinson joins me in saying “Thank You!” for everything.
— Shirley Coleman, Director of Development and Marketing, Sadie G. Mayes

Check out Delta’s 30th Kaboom! Build at KIPP Soul Primary School with 250 Delta employees and community members!

Go behind the scenes of a day at the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta with the team from iVision.

Thank You!

There are quite literally thousands of people we’d like to thank for helping pull off the city’s largest week of service! If you volunteered, attended an event, hosted an event or project, shared with your network, even if you just thought about doing something good… thank you!

Volunteering isn’t free and we couldn’t do this work without the generous support of our corporate sponsors. Thank you

  • Presenting Sponsor - Delta Air Lines

  • Visionaries - Fiserv, Norfolk Southern, State Farm

  • Changemakers - Coca-Cola, Global Payments

  • Leaders - Atlanta Hawks, Change Healthcare, Lexis Nexis, Mercedes Benz, UPS

  • Advocates - Accenture, Alston and Bird, BakerHostetler, BDO, Cognizant, Center for Community Progress, D-Mack Agency, Dell, Deloitte, iVision, Manhattan Associates, Northside Hospital, OneDigital

Feeling Inspired?

Good! Now, get out there and do something good! Click the button below to view our entire calendar of opportunities, with projects everyday, that you can sign up for right now.

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