9/11 Volunteer Opportunities in Brookhaven, Chamblee

Hands on Atlanta will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks through service and volunteerism by presenting 9/11 Days of Service. 

The below are local events coordinated and Hands on Atlanta specifically for the Sept. 11 commemoration.

1. North DeKalb Mental Health Center

North DeKalb Mental Health Center

Date: Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The North DeKalb Mental Health Center provides outpatient mental health services and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

During the 9/11 Days of Service, volunteers will paint activity rooms and offices throughout the facility.  This project site is located in Chamblee and is wheelchair accessible.  Volunteers must be at least 17 years old.

2. Blackburn Park

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs : http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/parks/

Date: Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blackburn Park is one of the 130 parks included in the DeKalb County Department of Parks, Recreation. and Cultural Affairs. DeKalb County's mission is to provide an equal opportunity to participate in safe recreational and cultural activities within a network of parks and facilities that preserves and protects the region's natural resources.

During the 9/11 Days of Service, volunteers will be working outside landscaping, planting, painting, and picking up litter. This project is located in Dunwoody and is not wheelchair accessible. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old with adult supervision.

3. Senior Connections

Senior Connections http://www.seniorconnectionsatl.org

Date: Saturday, Sept. 10

At Senior Connections, our focus is on helping seniors remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Since 1973, Senior Connections has made it possible for thousands of seniors to age in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes - surrounded by the things that matter to them most. But more importantly, helping seniors remain in their homes allows them to retain the sense of independence and dignity that they have earned.

While this opportunity is not specifically a 9/11 volunteer opportunity, this is an on-going community need and volunteers will be needed on this day.