2006 Into the Streets Project List

Atlanta Urban Ministries

Atlanta Urban Ministries offers several opportunities for volunteer service.

After School Program: Volunteers are needed to help provide tutoring and act as mentors for children of families living in the Emergency Shelter.

Reading is Fun Program: Volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one reading instruction to homeless children living at the Shelter.

Creative Writing: This program helps children to express themselves through writing. Additional volunteers are needed to help in the writing and production of a play on the subject of homelessness and its effects upon a child’s life. This program involves interacting with approximately 15-20 children.

S.T.A.R.S.: This program targets homeless middle- and high school-aged girls and seeks to provide a positive environment and support for issues such as teen pregnancy, school problems, drug abuse, and other concerns.

Saturday Enrichment Program: Volunteers are needed two Saturdays permonth to accompany homeless children on special field trips to educational attractions in metropolitan Atlanta.

CONTACT: Ginger Cashin or Elna Sheetz

PHONE: 404 881-6744 x 16 or 404 881-6744 x12

FAX: 404-881-8183

EMAIL: ginger@atlantaurbanministries.org, elna@atlantaurbanministries.org

WEBSITE: www.AtlantaUrbanMinistries.org

Atlanta Walk/Run for Animals

Atlanta Animal Alliance needs volunteers to help with the Atlanta Walk/Run for Animals to be held October 8th at Grant Park. Volunteer to help with the walk, or start a team to help raise funds.

For more information, please call 770-455-7077 or go to www.atlantawalk4animals.com.

Camp Fire USA

Golfing for Kids – Camp Fire USA is sponsoring a Golfing for Kids golf tournament at the Heritage Golf Club in Tucker, GA, on October 14th. Support Camp Fire USA by registering your 4-player team.

DATE: October 14, 2005

CONTACT: Cheryl North

PHONE: 404 527-7125 x126

EMAIL: cnorth@campfireusaga.org

WEBSITE: www.campfireusaga.org

Diabetes Association of Atlanta

Need volunteers for Atlanta’s Diabetes University, which is a day of seminars and demonstrations of Diabetes care.

DATE: TBA

CONTACT: Stephanie Miller

ADDRESS: United Way Bldg., 100 Edgewood, Suite 1004 Atlanta, GA 0303

PHONE: 404 527-7150

EMAIL: smiller@diabetesatlanta.org

Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta

We provide furniture to previously homeless families and individuals, including people with HIV/AIDS, mental or physical handicaps, and women and children fleeing domestic violence. Volunteers organize and clean the furniture warehouse and help clients load furniture.

DATE: Most of the year. 10:00 am-4:00 pm M-F and Saturday mornings.

ADDRESS: 538 Permalume Place, Atlanta, GA 30318

CONTACT: Richard Schaefer

PHONE: 404-355-8530, ext. 223

EMAIL: fb_anu@yahoo.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 25

Georgia Close-Up

We have 4 civic education conference programs this year for Middle and High school students. We need ten workshop leaders for each program in the field of International Relations, State government, Public policy, and Public Health. We will train each workshop leader. We also have paid and unpaid internship programs, and we need part-time volunteers for Public Relations, Resourcing, Web and Internet communications. Except for the workshop leaders, most hours are telecommunicating.)

DATE:

ADDRESS: 530 Brownlee Road, Atlanta, GA 30311

Georgia Soccer Association

TOPSoccerRamais a day-long outdoor festival for children with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist in skill areas and to "buddy" with individual children.

DATE: One weekday in October, 2006. TBA. Hours will vary between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm.

ADDRESS: 2323 Perimeter Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341

CONTACT:Suzanne Donahue

PHONE: 678-993-2101

EMAIL: sdonahue@gasoccer.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 20-50

Girl Scouts of NW Georgia

Need volunteers to lead and assist troops in the Fulton County Area. A very dynamic program with involves girls ranging from elementary to high school age in a variety of activities from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures. Requires approximately 2 times a month commitment. Work primarily with the Hispanic community, although anyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate.

CONTACT: Camille Davis, Volunteer Intake Coordinator

ADDRESS: 1577 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329

PHONE: 404 527-7387

Grady Health Care System

Grady Health Care System has ongoing volunteer opportunities available for students and faculty.

CONTACT: Shana Lightfoot

ADDRESS: 35 Jesse Hill Jr. SE, P.O. Box 26043, Atlanta, GA 30303

PHONE: 404-616-5592

Girls Incorporated

Volunteers are needed to facilitate workshops for the Girls Summit 2006. Facilitators must attend a 3-hour training workshop, date TBA. Volunteers are also needed for "Fall Cleanup." The organization needs assistance with painting, general cleanup and organization of the Summer amp/Afterschool Center.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Girls' Summit needs 30 volunteers, Fall Cleanup needs 20 volunteers.

DATES: Girls Summit is October 19, 2006, Fall Cleanup runs during the month of October, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

ADDRESS: 461 Manget Street, Marietta, GA 30060

CONTACT: Angel C.D. Patschall

PHONE: 770-422-0999

EMAIL: apaschall@girlsincatl.org

Habitat for Humanity

“Habitat Home” needs volunteers to help build the home (no special skills needed). If you cannot participate in the actual construction, please volunteer to help assist with lunches.DAY: Saturday

DATES: TBD

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

CONTACT: Office of Community Service

PHONE: 404.223.5180

EMAIL: kimmurphy@gsu.edu

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

ReStore volunteers will help in the maintenance of the store. Duties include stocking shelves, pricing new items, cleaning and helping customers with purchases.

DATE: October 7, 14, 21, 28. 9:30 am-noon or 12:30-4:00 pm.

ADDRESS: 519

Memorial Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

CONTACT: George Potts or Joe Schaitberger

PHONE: 404-525-2114

EMAIL: george.potts@atlantahabitat.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 2 per weekend

Hands on Atlanta

Volunteers are needed to tutor elementary students in reading or math in small groups or one-on-one. Schools near Georgia State include Centennial Elementary, Ed Cook Elementary, Stanton Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Bethene Elementary, and Oglethorpe Elementary.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: at least 25

DATE: October, 2006: Weekdays 10:00 am-5:30 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am-noon.

ADDRESS: 600 Means Street, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318

CONTACT: Kenya Nelson

PHONE: 404-979-2857

EMAIL: knelson@HandsOnAtlanta.org

Junior Achievement of Georgia

College students teach Junior Achievement class on business or economics. JA provides curriculum and training and Georgia State students deliver classes in a day. 30 Volunteers needed.

DATE: A weekday in October, 2006. Must coordinate with school to get exact date. 8:00 am-2:00 pm.

ADDRESS: 460 Abernathy Blvd. NE Atlanta, GA 30328

PHONE: 404-257-1932 x215

CONTACT: Heather Laird

EMAIL: hlaird@georgia.ja.org

Park Pride

Clean-up the park around the beautiful and historic Oakland Cemetery. No experience required. Ghost stories optimal.

DATE: TBD

HOURS: TBD

CONTACT: George Dusenbury

ADDRESS: 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue, 8th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308

PHONE: 404 817-6761

EMAIL: George@ParkPride.org

CONTACT: Nicolas Williams

ADDRESS: 676 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30308

PHONE: 404.853.7471

Partnership Against Domestic Violence

Need volunteers to help with painting and/or landscaping as well as Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities.

DATE: Saturdays in October (except the 8th)

DAYS/HOURS: TBD

ADDRESS: 619 Edgewood Avenue. Ste. 101 Atlanta. GA 30312

CONTACT: Katie McClung

PHONE: 404 897-1661

FAX: 404 870-9611

EMAIL: Katie@PADV.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Maximum of 10

SPECIAL NEEDS: Paint and Painting Supplies; Mulch and Flowers

Piedmont Park Conservancy

Volunteers are needed to do landscape maintenance, litter patrol, and plantings.

DATE: October 21 and October 28, 2006. 9:00 am-noon.

ADDRESS: 400 Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30306

CONTACT: Courtney Smith

PHONE: 404-876-4024, ext. 24

EMAIL: volunteer@piedmontpark.org

Portsbridge Hospice

Terminally ill patients have requested volunteer visits for companionship, reading, and prayer. Patients are located at our inpatient hospice facility. Short visits will be appreciated.

DATE: October 6, 2006, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

ADDRESS: 4598 Barclay Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338

CONTACT: Jennifer Pruett

PHONE: 770-936-9546

EMAIL: jpruett@portsbridgehospice.com

Project Open Hand

Need volunteers for meal packing or meal delivery. Packing includes an assembly line process, putting together meals that will be delivered the following day. Deliveries require the use of the volunteer's own vehicle, and they will deliver meals to homebound clients in the Atlanta area.

DATE: Delivery: Every Monday through Saturday. Packing: Weekdays and weekends.

ADDRESS: 176 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324

CONTACT: Greg Boone

PHONE: 404-419-3335

EMAIL: gboone@projectopenhand.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 15 for meal prep, teams of 21 for delivery routes.

Refugee Family Services

Need volunteers to assist RFS staff in their efforts to create a safe and enriching environment for refugee youth in grades 1-8. Volunteers will help students complete their homework and improve reading and writing skills. Volunteers may also assist classroom supervisors in creating and implementing educational and social enrichment activities.

DATE: October, 2006. Monday-Thursday, 2:45-5:45 pm.

ADDRESS: 5561-H Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083

CONTACT: Dabney Saunders

PHONE: 404-299-6217, ext. 239

EMAIL: rfsvolunteers@refugeefamilyservices.org

Samaritan House of Atlanta and Cafe 458

Volunteers are needed to perform a variety of tasks at different locations, including cooking and serving food to homeless men and women, administrative support, assist with resume writing, workforce preparation, computer coaching and technical support.

DATES: Weekdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm, also Friday brunch 2:00 pm-6:00pm. Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am– 3:00 pm.

ADDRESS: 458 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312 and 302 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA 30312.

CONTACT: Michael Rinehimer

PHONE: 404-523-1239 (Edgewood) 404-572-9200 (Decatur St.)

EMAIL: MRinehimer@samhouse.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 4-5 for employment readiness, 16 for meal preparation and serving.

Somali Bantu Community Organization (SOBCO, Inc.)

Need volunteers to improve website, write grants and use QuickBooks software.

DATE: the month of October, flexible hours, including weekends

ADDRESS: 964 N. Indian Creek Dr. Suite A-3 Clarkston, GA 30021

CONTACT: Liane or Abdullahi

PHONE: 404-508-0390/404-508-0226

EMAIL: info@somalibantu.com

Spelman College-Brown Middle School Partnership

“Project Nobility” needs mentors and volunteers to help with after-school tutoring, guest speakers, performing and visual arts, field trips, youth support groups, family health and wellness, and community outreach.

LOCATION: Brown Middle School

CONTACT: Edith Bailey, Spelman College Continuing Education

PHONE: 404 392-5052

Sumner Park Playground

Volunteers are needed to help build a playground in East Point’s Sumner Park. This new playground will provide local children with a safe place to play and be the city’s first accessible playground.

DATE: October 27, 2005, 8:30am – 3:00pm

CONTACT: Sigfried Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation,

PHONE: 404-765-2780

Trees Atlanta

Volunteers needed for tree planting in an in town neighborhood on a Saturday morning. Volunteers should bring work gloves, work clothes and drinking water.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10-20

DATE: Any Saturday in October (Excluding October 8th) 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

ADDRESS: 96 Poplar St. Atlanta GA 30303

PHONE: 404-522-4097

CONTACT: Susan Pierce or Greg Levine

EMAIL: susan@treesatlanta.org or greg@treesatlanta.org

United Methodist Children's Home

Volunteers are needed to do landscaping (raking, mulching, weeding, gardening) and/or painting indoors in a cottage or housing unit being renovated. In inclement weather, the project will consist of indoor painting.

DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2006. 9:00am-1:00pm.

ADDRESS: 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

CONTACT: Christa Tinsley

PHONE: 404-327-5840

EMAIL: ctinsley@umchildrenshome.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 25