Zoo Atlanta Adult Volunteer

Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue

Volunteer Need: in various capacities, provide an informative, educational and engaging experience for all of our members and guests

How Often: flexible

Telephone Operators

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Volunteer Need: answer calls and take pledges from GPB viewers and listeners during the GPB’s television membership campaign in March or radio membership campaign in April. GPB volunteers will receive a catered meal provided by Carole Parks Catering Company, free parking and training! 

How Often: flexible, one time or several times during March and April

Adopt-a-School

Hands on Atlanta Discovery, Parkside Elementary at 685 Mercer Street

Volunteer Need: Committed volunteers needed to adopt a school and help with all of active and developing programs. The goal is to get as close to one-to-one volunteer to student ratio as possible to allow for more individualized attention and to develop relationships between students and adult volunteers.

How Often: flexible schedule throughout the remainder of the school year

Mentor

Moving in the Spirit, 750 Glenwood Ave. SE

Volunteer Need: Responsibilities of a mentor include one phone call a week, two activities a month, group community services projects, and ongoing trainings.

How Often: flexible

Volunteer PR Expert

The TARA Project, 1050 Boulevard Drive

Volunteer Need: develop strategies to bring more people to the organization’s two Atlanta-based annual events

How Often: flexible

Community Relations Liaison

Not By Bread Alone, Inc., 2727 Bouldercrest Road

Volunteer Need: plan and attend meetings where residents voice their concerns about events, needs, and challenges affecting the community

How Often: flexible, ongoing until Aug. 19

Family Fun Fitness Day volunteers

The Museum School

Volunteer Need: Volunteers, including law enforcement, also are needed to help with the fun-filled day packed with fun, interactive activities, exercise opportunities, celebrity appearances, health information and giveaways.

When: March 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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