Volunteers needed daily at Family Life Restoration Center

Volunteers are essential to the success of events and the daily operations of Family Life Restoration Center. Ongoing needs include a minimum of six volunteers 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day to assist in different areas, such as:

Food Pantry: stocking shelves, assembling food boxes and bring food out to clients vehicles. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Clothing closet: sorting donated clothing, hanging clothing on hangers and replenishing racks.

Computer lab: assist with general computer usage and room facilitation

Front office clerk: assist with general administrative duties (intermediate knowledge of MS Office), also assist with client check in/out process.

Kitchen help (Friday only) Chin Up Belly Full: cooking or warming food, serving food to clients, keeping table line stocked and set up/break down tables and chairs.

General labor/maintenance: break down boxes, load and unload small food trucks, empty trash, keep lobby clean, sweep or mop floors and keep bathrooms tidy.

General contractors, electricians and landscapers for small commercial projects are also needed.

When: ongoing

Where: Family Life Restoration Center, 6105 Mableton Pkwy. SW, Mableton

Information: 770-944-1066 or http://signup.com/go/easDuk

Serving Seniors at A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab

If you’ve been fortunate enough to spend quality time with someone who’s older than you, you understand that nothing compares to the wisdom, strength of spirit and unique stories you’ll experience when you’re around senior adults. By volunteering with A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab, you’ll have the opportunity to give back to your community and the seniors who’ve contributed so much to our lives. Whether it’s visiting one-on-one with residents or participating in group activities, you’ll find that we offer many volunteer opportunities that will make a lasting difference in your life - and in the lives of those we serve. Volunteers are needed to visit with residents, help with activities (BINGO, arts & crafts, etc.), support music therapy & horticultural therapy classes, bring in their pets, and provide any other enrichment activities that would brighten a seniors’ day!

When: Ongoing

Where: A.G. Rhodes of Atlanta, 350 Boulevard SE, Atlanta; A.G. Rhodes of Cobb, 900 Wylie Road SE, Marietta; A.G. Rhodes at Wesley Woods, 1819 Clifton Road NE

Information: www.agrhodes.org

Contact: Kim Beasley, volunteer@agrhodes.org or 404-245-4111

Volunteer with Open Hand Atlanta

Open Hand helps homebound seniors and others suffering from disability or chronic disease by providing Comprehensive Nutrition CareSM, a combination of nutritious, home-delivered meals, and nutrition education. Open Hand prepares, packages and delivers 5,300 meals a day, six days a week with the support of volunteers. Both individual and group volunteering opportunities are available.

When: ongoing

Where: Open Hand Atlanta, 181 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta

Contact: Volunteer Services at 404-872-2707 or volunteerservices@openhandatlanta.org

Information: www.openhandatlanta.org/

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