Volunteer Opportunities

Born Again Bargains Thrift Store in Fairburn has volunteer opportunities to sort donated merchandise. All proceeds go to Hope House Children's Respite Center for medically fragile children. Phone Susan Long at 770-774-9050 for more information.

Do you enjoy children and nature? The Flat Creek Nature Center in Peachtree City seeks volunteers to welcome visitors to the nature center and answer the phone. Hours available are 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Volunteer training starts in September. Sign up now. Call 770-486-7774 or email a.jordan@sctlandtrust.org.

Hope House's WeCare volunteer program has opportunities to serve special needs children 2-4 hours per week. Phone Jenni Ashmore at 770-969-8354 for more information.

Meals on Wheels needs both regular and substitute drivers on the 14 routes in Fayette County. Drivers deliver hot meals weekdays, taking an average of one and a half hours. This is not just food delivery; volunteers provide a caring contact for homebound seniors. Phone Fayette Senior Services at 770-461-0813 for more information.

Arts Clayton is looking for bright, energetic volunteers to help with its summer programs. Phone 770-473-0848 or visit www.artsclayton.org.

The Henry Players are looking for volunteers for all upcoming shows. They need ushers, concessionaires, musicians, stage hands, costumers and other technical people. Phone 770-914-1474 or visit www.henryplayers.com.

The American Cancer Society is seeking approximately six drivers to volunteer for the Road to Recovery program. Existing and new cancer patients need help getting to and from treatment centers. Phone 770-460-8920 ext. 226

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers in the Coweta County and Carroll County areas to assist with the Road to Recovery Program. Volunteers will be drivers to assist cancer patients who need transportation to the location for their radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments. The patients involved have no other means to access the treatment that is essential to their recovery. Anyone who would like more information about the Road to Recovery Program is asked to telephone 770-252-6958.

The Joy of Living programs for youth and families, a non-profit organization that serves youth and their loved ones and the communities of Fulton, Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties is calling for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for telephone crisis counseling, mentoring, hospital advocacy, court advocacy, clerical support and community education. Women and men over the age of 18 with the ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds are invited to participate in evening and weekend training classes. Phone 404-761-6230.

Fernbank is looking for volunteers to donate four hours a month or more. Volunteers are part of the membership guild, Polaris, and enjoy sneak previews of IMAX films, invitations to special events and complimentary passes. Phone 404-929-6329 or 404-929-6360.

Habitat for Humanity of South Fulton is offering interested volunteers a way to make a difference in someone's life. The group is currently building in East Point and Fairburn and volunteers are needed at both sites. Training, tools and equipment provided. Phone 404-761-4200.

Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center, a nonprofit center that serves victims, their loved ones and the communities of Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties, is calling for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for telephone crisis counseling, hospital advocacy, court advocacy, clerical supprt and community education. Hours of service are flexible. Women and men over the age of 18 with the ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and who have the ability to be suportive, nonjudgmental and dependable are invited to participate in eveneing and weekend training classes beginning Oct. 15. Phone the SCSAC at 770-603-4045.

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity are planning a meeting to discuss how the fraternity can become more involved in assisting with the Fayette County School Board's Mentoring Program and discuss ideas on how to do other outreach to the south Atlanta Communities. Persons who are members of the fraternity who reside in Fayette County and wish to become involved in the fraternity's outreach programs are asked to call (770) 460-6446 for more information and to provide contact information.

Southeastern Guide Dogs is currently seeking volunteer puppy raisers. Volunteer puppy raisers foster guide dog puppies provided by Southeastern Guide Dogs for a year. A puppy raiser teaches the puppy basic house manners, basic obedience skills and takes the puppy on public outings daily. Phone 770-459-2051 or 1-800-944-DOGS.

The Fayette Humane Society deperately needs the following: donations for their spay/neuter fund, fosterhomes for pets waiting for adoption and volunteers for other activities. Adoptions take place Saturdays at Fayette Pavilion from 12-4 p.m. Phone 770-487-1073 for info.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange is looking for host families for exchange students. Call 1-800-828-9001.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has many volunteer opportunities. Phone Nicole Miller at 770-393-8833 ext. 26 or 1-800-822-3379.

The Visiting Nurse Health System is looking for volunteers 17 and older for telephone assurance and friendly visits for families taking care of Alzheimer's disease patients. Contact Jolita Dorsett at 404-752-1877.

The Fayette County solicitor general's office needs volunteer advocates to help victims of crime cope with the aftermath and go through the judicial process in the prosecution of the offender. Volunteers are needed specifically to accompany victims to court, notify victims of court status including hearing dates, and provide follow-up to victims throughout the justice process to determine the victims' needs at any given time. Bonnie Campbell, victim witness advocate, 770-716-0431, ext. 3425.

The Fayette County solicitor general's office is looking for persons who have loved ones seriously injured or killed in DUI accidents to participate as speakers on victim impact panels. The panels have been shown to have an impact on and reduce the recidivism rate of DUI offenders. If you are interested or for more information, call Bonnie Campbell, victim witness advocate, at 770-716-0431, ext. 3425.

Fayette County Community School's mentor program needs and will train adult volunteers to fill the rewarding role of mentor. Donna Worcester, 770-460-3547.

Community Literacy Action needs and will train volunteers to tutor adults with reading problems and/or tutor children in school who are falling behind grade level. College education or past teaching experience not required. Donna Worcester, 770-460-3547 or McIntosh Community School office, 770-631-3231.

Volunteers are needed at the Visiting Nurse Fayette County Alzheimer's Care Center on Stone Wall Road, for Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Share a skill, games, music, a personal story or a movie, once a week or once a month for an hour or more, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training provided in your neighborhood at your convenience. Jolita Wainwright, volunteer coordinator, 404-869-3070.

The Fayette County 4-H needs parent volunteers or any other adult who enjoys working with fifth-grade age students. The volunteer would go into the classroom one time per month to teach subjects on environmental, safety and communication skills. Volunteers needed for Burch Elementary, Braelinn Elementary, Kedron Elementary, Peachtree City Elementary, Spring Hill Elementary, and Fayetteville Elementary. Suzanne Todd, Fayette County Extension Service, 770-460-5730, ext. 412.

PersonaCare at LaFayette (formerly LaFayette Nursing Home) in Fayetteville is looking for volunteers for days, evenings and weekends. Margaret Helman, 770-461-2928.

The Fayette Samaritans need volunteers to help with the clothes closet and food pantry as well as office work. 770-460-2586.

The Friendship Day Center volunteers help seniors ages 60 plus participate in activities such as exercise, crafts, games, field trips, sing-alongs, discussion groups and special events. The center is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Southland Nursing Home needs volunteers in the Activity Department. Help also is needed in the beauty shop 9 a.m. - noon Tuesday and Wednesday for manicures. Mondays 9:45-11:15 a.m. and Thursdays 2:45-4:15 p.m. volunteers are needed to call pokeno. Bingo callers are needed Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m. and Saturdays 9:45-11:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoons, the arts and crafts department needs help. Office and clerical work needed as well. Angie Brown or Lyn Williams, 770-631-9000.

The Georgia Youth Ballet needs volunteers to work in costume design and construction, stagehands, lighting direction and set design. The company is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the performing arts and continuing education of young people from Fayette, Clayton, Henry, Coweta, Fulton and Carroll counties. The Studio, 770-716-9858.

Volunteers are needed to work as English as second language tutors with both youths and adults. The only qualifications are fluency in English and a willingness to help. Tutors must be willing to commit to one hour per week for one year. Training is in three two-hour sessions. Phone Donna Worcester at 770-460-3990, ext. 137.

The American Red Cross South Metro Service Center at 6620 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, needs volunteers: deliver programs in your community, be an instructor in health or emergency preparation programs; learn to help victims of disaster; assist at blood collection sites; be a fund-raiser; work with young people; much more. 770-961-2552.

Visiting Nurse Alzheimer's Respite Care Program is seeking volunteers to help Alzheimer's family members throughout metro Atlanta, or visit adult day clubs in Buford or Fayetteville. Share a skill, a game, music, movie, fix a meal, make home repairs, run errands, sit with the patients, make telephone contact with families weekly, or join the speakers bureau. Training is provided. 404-869-3070.

The Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity is seeking volunteers to get involved in its building project at Trinity Park Saturdays. Call 770-477-2367.

Olsten Health Services needs volunteers to offer support to patients and their families. Training sessions beginning soon. Call Mary Ann Hatcher at 770-716-1401.

LifeLink needs volunteers to help with educational programs pertaining to organ and tissue donations. Volunteers will be trained by LifeLink staff. Call Jeff Al-Mashat, 800-544-6667.

Sun Alliance Hospice needs volunteers. It's at 1335 Lakeridge Parkway in Riverdale and offers emotional support to patients and their families. Call Georgia K. Atlin at 770-994-6569.

Fayette County is in need of families who are willing to provide temporary care for children of all ages. Next training class for prospective foster parents begins soon. Phone the Fayette County Department of Family and Children Services at 770-460-2565.

World Heritage, a nonprofit student exchange program, is seeking local area representatives to volunteer to provide students from several countries including Spain, Thailand, Brazil, Japan, Germany, France, Mexico and the former Soviet union countries, with local program support. Counselors average one to two hours a week with the exchange students, and time and expenses are reimbursed. Ray Harris, 850-773-9477, Gretta Green 770-304-8766, or at 1-800-785-9040.

Not Merely Players, a professional not-for-profit theater company at the 14th Street Playhouse, is seeking retired CEOs and professionals in law, accounting, management, marketing, fund-raising, bookkeeping and public relations, as well as people to help out backstage and front-of-the-house. Not Merely Players is for all men, women, and children with disabilities, impairments and disorders. Artistic director Gene- Gabriel Moore, 404-872-8940 or fax 404-733-4756.

The historic Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta needs volunteers to lead tours through the house and apartment where the author wrote "Gone With the Wind." Shifts available weekdays and weekends 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Southern history and interest in Atlanta are necessary. 404-249-7012.

The Georgia Dept. of Children and Youth Services is looking for people willing to open their homes to children and teens for a temporary, alternative living arrangement. Home providers are paid a per diem and are reimbursed for incidental expenses. Kathy Crowder, 770-229-3237.

The Clayton Rape Crisis Center is seeking volunteers to assist victims of sexual assault in the south metro area. Opportunities include crisis intervention, community education/prevention programs, and other special projects and events. If you are interested, call the Clayton Rape Crisis Center at 770-603-4045.

The residents and associates of Starcrest of Newnan, a long-term care facility, would like to have visitors and volunteers to participate in activities. Social, auxiliary and church groups welcome. Susan Thomasson, activities director, 770-253-1475.

Second Chance Wildlife Center in Grantville is looking for volunteers to help with the center's activities: feeders, facility caretakers, fund-raiser organizers and workers, carpenters, plumbers, office help... Jacque Solsvig, 770-631-9122.

Newnan-Coweta Humane Society needs member/volunteers with fund-raising experience or initiative. 770-253-4694.

The Good Shepherd Humane Society (a no-kill humane society) needs volunteers for: adoptions, cruelty investigations, errands, fostering, fund-raising, humane education, legislation/political, sewing, shelter maintenance, transportation, window displays and more. 770-251-5149.

First Steps, Southern Regional Medical Center's program for families with newborns, is looking for volunteers to visit families in the hospital and provide emotional support, parenting education, and community referrals with the goal of preventing child abuse. The program is free. Call First Steps coordinator Kim Bailey, 770-8398, ext. 2336 to register.

The Friendly Visitor program links volunteers individually with senior adults who need companionship or nonmedical assistance. Volunteers asked to commit one hour a week, 770-461-0813.