Alphabetical Listing of Agencies
A - C | D - F | G - J | K - N | O - R | S - V | W - Z
Adult Day Care
This agency is looking for musicians, artists, storytellers, pet
owners and people that would like to spend time with their clients.
Contact: Erin Beasley or Annie Lumpkin at 706-548-6476
AIDS Athens
They are looking for HIV Testing Interns.
Contact: Art Ordoqui at 706-542-2437 or art@AIDSathens.org
Alpha Phi Omega
This is a national service fraternity dedicated to service in the
community and the development of friendship & leadership.
Contact: apo@uga.edu
Alternative Spring Break
This a one week program during spring break that sends groups to
different destinations to participate in a service project. The
communities who host alternative breaks come from various areas
throughout the Southeast. But in every case, the host community's
culture is very different from the campus culture.
During these projects, students learn about issues such as literacy,
poverty, racism, hunger, homelessness, and the environment. Being
completely immersed in diverse environments allows students to
experience, discuss, and understand social issues in profound ways.
Contact: asbuga@gmail.com
American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia
This organization needs volunteers in these areas: disasters, blood
drives, and presenting at local schools.
Contact: Jennifer Pennington at 706-353-1645 or redcrossbridges@charter.net
Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Home
Contact: Laura Ellen Mcavoy 706-353-0400
located at 3736 Atlanta Hwy – near Georgia Square Mall
Area Agency on Aging
This is through the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center.
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) contracts with counties, private
organizations, senior centers, attorneys at law, and non-profit
organizations to provide services to the elderly. Services include:
Alzheimer's Adult Day and Respite Care, Community Care Service Program, Congregate Meals, Elder Abuse
Prevention Program, Elderly Legal Assistance Program, Escort,
GeorgiaCares Program, Home-Delivered Meals, Homemaker, Information
and Referral, Leisure Time and Recreation, Ombudsman Program,
Outreach, Senior Community Service, and Shopping Assistance.
Contact: Peggy Jenkins at 706-369-5650 or pajenkins@dhr.state.ga.us
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
There are the following volunteer opportunities: office work,
providing lunch and delivering it to construction sites, serving on
the Habitat committee, and area Habitat fundraising.
Contact: Annique Gerson at 706-208-1001 or annique@athenshabitat.com
Athens Area Humane Society
AAHS depends on volunteers to help keep the shelter running
smoothly, to advocate for animals in the community, and to help
raise funds to keep all of the vital programs of AAHS operating.
Contact: 706-353-2287 or volunteer@athenshumanesociety.com
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
This agency has the following volunteer opportunities: Dinner
volunteers, Children's Programs, Fundraising Events, Supply Drives,
and other Special Projects.
Contact: 706-354-0428 or aahs@negia.net
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services
After school homework helpers, computer instructors, and other
volunteers needed at the Lay Community Center, East Athens Community
Center, and Broadacres, Parkview, and Rocksprings Enrichment
Centers.
Contact: Cathy Padgett 706-613-3625 or
cathypadgett@athensclarkecounty.com
Athens-Clarke County Library
Volunteers are needed at The Library Store.
Contact: Amy Miller at 706-613-3650 ext. 342 or amiller@athenslibrary.org
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
A local non-profit historic preservation organization located on 489
Prince Avenue in the historic fire hall. Volunteers needed often to
help with special events.
Contact: Amy Kissane at 706-353-1801 or achf@achfonline.org
Athens Community Council on Aging
There are volunteer opportunities in these areas: administrative
support, fundraising, and assisting with services.
Contact: Kisha Ryals at 706-549-4850 or volunteers@accaging.org
Athens Grow Green Coalition
This is an environmental agency. The agency primarily deals with
protecting the environment, reducing sprawl, and ensuring affordable
housing.
Contact: info@athensgrowgreen.com
Athens Heritage Nursing Home
Contact: Lucy Davis at 706-549-1613
located at 960 Hawthorne Ave
Athens Institute of Contemporary Arts (ATHICA)
Volunteers can help the Athens non-profit art scene by posting
fliers or being a gallery sitter.
Contact: 706-613-0122 or volunteer@athica.org
Athens Justice Project
This organization strives to help men and women, who have been
charged with crimes, to become productive members of society.
Contact: Brian Shroder at 706-613-2026 or athensjustice@msn.com
Athens Land Trust, Inc.
There are two opportunities, housing issues and conservation issues,
if you interested in volunteering for this organization.
Contact: Nancy Dangle at 706-613-0122 or housing@athenslandtrust.org; conservation@athenslandtrust.org
Athens Little Playhouse
Located on Baxter Street across from Clarke Middle School and next
to Moe’s, this facility is dedicated to the support of local events,
classes and performances.
Contact : 706-208-1036 or mail@athenslittleplayhouse.org
Athens Neighborhood Health Center
There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Health
Fair, Youth Leadership Academy, Sponsorship for Health Fair and
Leadership Academy.
Contact: Jennifer Richardson at 706-546-5526
Athens Oconee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
CASA is a trained community volunteer appointed by the Juvenile
Court to be a voice for children involved in court proceedings due
to abuse or neglect. Volunteers conduct independent investigations
about the facts leading to the child’s removal, attend court
proceedings, and provide recommendations to the judge as to the best
interest of the child. Volunteers must be 21 years of age.
Contact: 706-613-1922 or info@athensoconeecasa.org
Athens Regional Medical Center
Volunteers need no special training to get involved. Interested
applicants are interviewed, and special talents and personal
schedules are matched to the hospital's needs. Most volunteer
approximately four hours once a week however, additional hours are
always welcome. Evenings and weekend volunteers are always needed as
well as weekdays. Contact: Lynda Jones at 706-475-3510
Athens Tutorial Program
This is a charitable, non-profit organization that is dedicated to
providing academic assistance, improving learning skills, and
providing personal growth and cultural enrichment opportunities to
the students from K-12 grade.
Contact: Barbara Archibald at 706-354-1653 or tutorial@bellsouth.net
Atlanta Area Habitat for Humanity
There are the following volunteer opportunities: office work,
providing lunch and delivering it to construction sites, serving on
the Habitat committee, and area Habitat fundraising.
Contact: 404-223-5180 or volunteer@atlantahabitat.org
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
Volunteers needed to be animal caretakers at the Athens zoo – a
program of Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services.
Contact: 706-613-3616
Best Buddies
The UGA chapter is affiliated with Best Buddies International, a
program that matches college students with adults who have an
intellectual disability. The goal of Best Buddies International is
to enhance the lives of these individuals through one-on-one
friendships and integrated employment. Volunteers should spend at
least two hours with their buddy, and are responsible for keeping up
with his or her own time sheet. Volunteer UGA hosts an event each
month for volunteers and their buddies. Contact: bbuddies@uga.edu
BikeAthens
There are various events and committees one can volunteer for. The
events are Tour de Sprawl, Bike Safety Rodeos for Kids, Courteous
Mass Rides, and Century Ride Fundraiser. The different committees
are Publicity, Transit Issues, Bike Facility Issues, Graphic Design,
Accident tracking, Meetings & Programs, Pedestrian issues, and Bike
Recycling.
Contact: Brent Buice at 706-208-8142 or brent.buice@gmail.com
Botanical Gardens
Volunteers work in virtually every area of the Garden, staffing the
Gift Shop, information desk, library, and special events like plant
sales and family festivals. Volunteers assist the horticulture
staff, serve as tour guides, and work with special programs and
projects—photography, label making, and trail interpretation to name
just a few.
Contact: Andrea Fisher at 706-542-6195 or sbgvol@uga.edu
Boys Scouts http://www.nega-bsa.org/
There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Scout
leaders in the ScoutReach program and merit badge counselors.
Volunteers are selected after an application and training process.
Contact: 1-800-699-8806
Boys and Girls Club of Athens
They are looking for volunteers that can give homework help between
3-4:30 pm or become a tutor for a specific subject. There is also an
opportunity to interact with the kids between 3-7 pm Monday -
Friday.
Contact: Donna Tucker at 706-549-7017
Boys and Girls Club of Garnett Ridge
Contact: Susan Wilson at
706-548-5001
Boys and Girls
Club of Jack R Wells
Contact: Cherene
Williams 706-353-2823
Catholic Social Services
Volunteers are needed to teach English as a Second Language to
adults in the Athens community.
Contact: Stella Sailors at 706-548-9421 or cssath1@bellsouth.net
Clarke-County Mentoring Program
Volunteers are matched with students after completing an
application, police background check, and a two hour training
session. You must make a one-year commitment to the program and
spend three hours per month with your student.
Contact Trudy Bradley at 706-353-2288 or ccmentorprogram@athenschamber.net
Classic Center
You can volunteer as an usher for the numerous performances that
take place at the Classic Center. When you call the below phone
number you will be prompted to leave a message. Please leave your
name, phone number, and the shows you want to work.
Contact: Amanda Hendry at 706-357-4422
Classic City High School
You can volunteer as a tutor for high school students in various
school subjects. For more information on this volunteer opportunity
please call.
Contact: Mimi Middendorm at 706-353-2323 ext. 18404 or middendorm@clarke.ga.us
Common Ground
This organization is a nexus for resource sharing to enhance the
effectiveness of Athens-area groups and individuals working for
progressive social change.
Contact: commongroundathens@yahoo.com
Community Connection
They link people to volunteer opportunities and resources in the
Athens Clarke County community.
Contact: Julie Manning at 706-353-1313; pmm211@ccommunityconnection211.com
Even Start Family Literacy Program
This is a government funded program that provides GED prep classes
and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for families in need.
They need tutors to help the adults in the GED and ESL classes. The
following days and times are available on Monday - Friday:
- 2 GED prep classes and intermediate ESL class from 8:15am to
11:15am
- 1 GED prep class, an advanced ESL class, and a beginner ESL
class from 12:15pm to 3:15pm.
Contact: Suzanne Kennedy 706-357-5315 kennedys@clarke.k12.ga.us
Firstbook-UGA
Firstbook UGA is a part of a national organization that is committed
to providing children of low income households with books. The
organization uses grant funding to award books to local agencies and
schools and sponsors programs that promote literacy at the
University of Georgia.
Contact: Megan Poitevint at mep26@uga.edu or Erica Zollman at
emz@uga.edu
Foodbank of Northeast Georgia
This agency is looking for volunteers between 8am - 5pm Monday -
Friday. Volunteers are needed to load and unload vehicles, stack and
sort, and place food on shelves.
Contact: David Williams at 706-354-8191 or food@foodbanknega.org
Friends for Life
Community based volunteer mentors needed for children of incarcerated parents (ages 4-18). Volunteers commit to spending at least one hour per week with one child for one year. Volunteers are matched with a child after completing an application, personal interview, and submitting to a criminal background check and a 3 year motor vehicle report check. Volunteers must also attend a free training session.
Contact: Patricia Sims (Assistant Director) at 706-583-8001
Email: mentor@fflife.net
Gamma Sigma Sigma
This is a national service sorority. Its mission is to promote a
lifelong commitment to service and diversity, in an environment of
unity and equality, while creating opportunities for growth. Intake
for this organization takes place each semester.
Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia
There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: Group
leader, Daisy Headstart/Pre-K Program Assistant, Council Ambassador,
Recruiter, Trainer, Troop Leader, Event Staff or Director, and
Council Volunteer Liaison.
Contact: Molly Carow at 706-548-7297 or mcarow@gsneg.org
Goodwill Industries of North Georgia – (also on General Resources sheet)
There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: tutoring,
teaching assistants, mentoring, speaking about careers, motivation,
etc., program assistant, and retail/thrift store assistant.
Contact: Alicia Battle at 706-433-1908 or abattle@ging.org
High Hope Center
This agency serves clients with intellectual disabilities.
Contact: Donyetta Green at 770-963-8694 (ext 35) or donyettagreen@hihopecenter.org
Hope Haven
This agency services clients with intellectual disabilities. This
organization works closely with Volunteer UGA's Best Buddies.
Contact: Jonessa Alexander at 706-548-4361 or Jonessa@hopehaven.net
Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful
This is a program dedicated to litter prevention and community
improvement.
Contact: Stacee Farell at 706-613-3501 or sfarrell@co.clark.ga.us
Lyndon House Arts Center
Volunteers are needed to be docents for this organization.
Contact: Madeline Darnell at 706-613-3623 or mdarnell@co.clarke.ga.us
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed to help deliver midday meals to over 170
people in the Athens-Clarke County area.
Contact: Trishanne Lankford at 706-549-4850 or meals@accaging.org
Mercy Health Center
This is a volunteer-based nonprofit Christian health center
providing medical, pharmacy, and limited dental services to the
uninsured in the Athens area.
Contact: Shannon Taylor at 706-425-9445 or Shannon@mercyhealthcenter.net
Morningside of Athens
Assisted living facility on the Eastside of Athens – 1291 Cedar
Shoals Dr.
Contact: Theresa Burrows at 706-227-0919
Morton Theatre
They need volunteer ushers for the many theatrical productions
taking place at the facility.
Contact: Megan Rocks at 706-613-3770 or admin@mortontheatre.com
Multicultural College Club
This is a college access program for high school students at Clarke
Central High School. Volunteers are need to help students explore
the college application process from researching institutions to
critiquing admission essays.
Contact: Kenyae Reese at 678-478-4178 or kreese1@uga.edu
Nuci’s Space
This organization is dedicated to the Athens’ music community. They
need volunteers that have a variety of skills, interests and
abilities ranging from computer programming to bartending to
counseling. On their website you can list your interests and
availability.
Contact: 706-227-1515 or space@nuci.org
Oasis Catolico Santa Rafaela
OASIS is dedicated to helping the Hispanic Community of Athens through education.
Volunteers are needed to help students in all subjects, especially the language barrier. Tutors do not need to be bilingual as long as they are patient and willing to give the children encouragement. Volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Contact: Sister Margarita Martin at acjoasis@gmail.com
www.acjusa.org/athens.htm and www.oasiscatolico.org
Please check us out and join the "Oasis Tutors" Facebook group.
Odyssey Healthcare
Odyssey Healthcare has the following volunteer opportunities:
visiting patients, reading, writing letters, and answering phones
for patients.
Contact: Ginger Gunter at 706-425-0700
Partnership for Community Learning Centers
This is a collaborative effort of the Athens-Clarke County School
District, the University of Georgia, and the Athens-Clarke County
community working together to meet the intellectual, social, and
cultural needs of all students. Volunteers are needed to work in
elementary schools and after school programs as homework helpers and
reading tutors.
Contact: Bridget Williams at 678-886-4994 or bridgetwilliams50@msn.com
Project Safe
This agency has training sessions for potential volunteers 3 times a
year. One can be selected to volunteer at this organization after
training and reference checks are completed.
The opportunities for volunteers include: Women's Advocates,
Children's Programs, Spanish Translators, Donation Coordinators, and
Community Outreach.
Contact: Awatif Eljack at 706-549-0922 or projectvolunteer@yahoo.com
Red Cross
To volunteer at
UGA blood drives or at the Athens Donor Center, Contact Janet
Jarrett at 678-227-4650 or jarrettja@usa.redcross.org
Recording for Blind & Dyslexic
There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: readers,
directors, bookmarkers, office assistants, orientation leaders,
speaker’s bureau presenters, and educational outreach.
Contact: Kane Stanley at 706-549-1382 or kstanley@rfbd.org
Relay for Life – UGA
Relay For Life rallies communities to celebrate cancer survivors,
remember loved ones lost, and raise funds to eliminate cancer.
Lasting overnight, team members take turns walking around the UGA
track. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help plan,
promote, organize, and walk at the event which is held each spring
at UGA.
Contact: Kaitlyn Bagnato kbagnato@hotmail.com
Safe Campuses Now
Safe Campuses Now, as non-profit organization whose mission is crime
awareness, education and prevention. They accomplish their mission
through peer-based education, prevention, advocacy, and community
service programs. Contact: 706-354-1115.
Salvation Army
This agency is looking for volunteers in the following areas:
clerical help, cleaning, Thrift Store, Meal Time, Women's Shelter,
lawn care, youth activities, kettles, and the distribution center.
Contact: 706-543-5350 or Major Patty Price at geopatpri@aol.com or
Juanita Archer at nitaarcher61@hotmail.com
Sandy Creek Nature Center
Volunteers are welcome to help with trail and lakeside maintenance
projects, developing and presenting public programs, equine trail
patrolling and/or adoption, photography and special events.
Contact: Carly Robertson at 706-613-3615 ext 227 or info@sandycreeknaturecenter.com
Sexual Assault Center
The Sexual Assault Center provides advocacy for victims of sexual
violence in our community, as well as education and prevention
programming.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the 24 hour Crisis Hotline.
As a hotline volunteer, you will provide emotional support to
survivors of sexual assault and their significant others, friends
and family members who may call the line. You will also be trained
to accompany sexual assault survivors during the law enforcement
interview and the rape exam.
Volunteers are also needed to work individually or with others to
create innovative sexual assault prevention programs for the
community. Program topics encompass all issues surrounding sexual
assault, such as self-protection, dating violence, and child sexual
abuse. Volunteers represent the agency at local health fairs,
festivals, and in classrooms in an effort to prevent sexual assault
through education.
Opportunities are open to eligible men and women age 18+. All
volunteers must complete a 30 hour intensive training course and
pass a criminal background check before volunteering
Contact: April Ridgeway at 706-546-1133 or aridgeway@sacnega.org
Silver Wings
Silver Wings is a co-ed, professional organization that is dedicated
to creating proactive, knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders
through community service and education about national defense.
Special Olympics of Georgia
Volunteers are needed for work with the adult athlete program
in the Athens area.
Contact: Leslie Black at 706-613-3625
St. Mary’s Hospital
Volunteers are needed in the following areas: gift shop, escort
services, flower service, food service, information desk, lifeline
testing, sunshine service, and wellness works.
Contact: 706-354-3195 or bailey.bettynbruce@charter.net
Strong Day Recovery, Inc.
A place designed for men to get back on their feet and prepare to
enter the work force. Male volunteers needed to help with various
services and classes offered.
Contact: 706-543-3538 or strongdayrecovery@charter.net
Students Helping Teachers
Volunteers spend a minimum of two hours per week in an area school
providing assistance to a teacher throughout the year. There are
possibilities for placements in an area elementary school, middle
school, or high school.
Contact: helpingt@uga.edu
Tutoring Our Tomorrows
Tutoring concentrates two hours per week strictly on helping
children who are behind on their schoolwork, whether they are
developmentally challenged or just need a little bit of extra
attention.
Contact: tots@uga.edu
United Way for Northeast Georgia
There are internship and volunteer opportunities available that
assist with administrative duties.
Contact: Rubielen Norris at 706-543-5254 or rubnuw@negia.net
Vista Care Hospice
Volunteers are needed in the following capacities: visiting with
patients, assisting with basic maintenance or yards and houses,
preparing meals and running errands for patients, grief and
bereavement support for families, and administrative tasks.
Contact: Gail Manter at 706-369-9888 or gail.manter@vistacare.com
Wishmakers on Campus
This is a non-profit University of Georgia student organization that
benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama.
YMCA
Some of the available volunteer opportunitie are Youth Sports Coach, Swim Instructor, Aerobic Instructor, Front
Office, Internships, Summer Day Camp (LIT's- Leaders In Training)
Contact: Janet Kloepfer 706-543-6596 or janetk@athensymca.org
Young Women’s Christian Organization (YWCO) Girls Club
There are volunteer opportunities in the following areas: guest
speaking about careers, hobbies, health and nutrition, story
telling, van driving, and administrative work.
Contact: Robin Stevens at 706-354-7880 or rstevens@ywco.org
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