Community Corner

Volunteers Needed: Deliver Meals to Seniors; Foster Pets of Domestic Violence Victims

Browse opportunities below to see how you can use your talents to make a difference in the Decatur community.

Ahisma House, Inc., East College Avenue, Decatur

Volunteer Need: Take in the pets of domestic violence victims until they get "back on their feet" in a safe, non-abusive environment.

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How Often: Fostering period varies


Find out what's happening in Decatur-Avondale Estatesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Meals on Wheels Drivers

Senior Connections, 300 East Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur

Volunteer Need: Meals picked up in heart of Decatur for routes in and around the city

How Often: one to two hours a day, any day Monday through Friday

 

Clothes Sorters

Intown Collaborative Ministries, 1085 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, 30306

Volunteer Need: help sort and stock clothes for Intown Clothes, which provides clothing for impoverished people

How Often: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon

 

Academic Mentors

Children's Restoration Network, undisclosed location, Atlanta 30307

Volunteer Need: Volunteers needed to help tutor and mentor homeless children.

How Often: about once a week

 

Healthy Female Mentors/Running Coaches

Girls on the Run of Atlanta, various Atlanta locations

Volunteer Need: Coaches needed to teach girls, grades 3-8, healthy habits and help them train for a 5K race.

How Often: Meet twice a week for 10 weeks during either the spring or fall program

 

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