Hot Projects: Week of November 25
ATLANTA BELTLINE EASTSIDE 10K 2019
Saturday, December 7 From 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (NW Atlanta)
The Atlanta BeltLine is sparking a fun culture of health, activity, and community in Atlanta. By providing parks, trails, transit and affordable in-town living – and by partnering with like-minded organizations – the Atlanta BeltLine is creating unique opportunities for healthier, more sustainable living in Atlanta. Now in its 9th year, the 2019 Atlanta BeltLine Run.Walk.Go! Race Series is the perfect chance to explore various trail segments and stay active. The heart and soul of the BeltLine project is community. Come volunteer and join the community. Volunteers will assist with Setup and cleanup, handing out water, shirts, helping with check-in and various other race day needs.
SANTA AT RHODES HALL
Saturday, December 1 From 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM (NW Atlanta)
Santa is heading to Rhodes Hall and we are looking for volunteers to become part of the holiday magic December 1-15, 2019 (see available times and dates below). Santa at Rhodes Hall is one of the most beloved traditions of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. This is a family event held in the Victorian surroundings of Rhodes Hall, a historic "castle" on Peachtree Street built in 1904. Santa at Rhodes Hall features holiday entertainment, music, refreshments, arts and crafts and best of all, private appointments with Santa. We are looking for volunteers to become Santa's helpers and assist with making the day special for our guests. Volunteer jobs include assisting with arts and crafts, food set-up, registration and greeters. Lunch will be provided.
PAHL COMMUNITY PEACE GARDEN WORKDAY
Saturday, December 7 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Decatur)
Partners in Action for Healthy Living's mission is to empower South DeKalb residents to make healthy choices that support their best quality of life. We do this by empowering and educating individuals through gardening and urban agriculture, connecting people to the land, to their food and most importantly, to each other. Clean-up of the Community Garden ensures a safe and clean environment for the South Dekalb community to maintain a healthy lifestyle of living. Volunteers will clean-up the garden, build picnic tables, build garden beds, clear invasive plants, etc.
MULBERRY FIELDS BED REPLACEMENT AND FALL CLEANUP
Saturday, December 7 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (NW Atlanta)
Wylde Center's mission is to educate, cultivate greenspaces and build community in the areas we serve. Wylde Center accomplishes this through educational programs, events and greenspaces that actively engage youth, families and individuals in their environment, health and community, and that develop skills in environmental science, sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health, and nutrition. Mulberry Fields is home some of the Wylde Center’s most committed group of gardeners and serves venue for many of our fundraising events; this event will make sure that we are ready to hit the ground running in the Spring. Volunteer tasks include: Mulching walkways throughout our garden, Raking leaves for goat and chicken pens, Rebuilding community plots, Rebuilding compost bins and Sifting compost.
Discovery Program @ BELMONT HILLS ELEMENTARY
Saturday, December 14 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Smyrna)
The Hands On Atlanta Discovery program is a volunteer-led Saturday tutoring and enrichment program. The two-hour session occurs twice a month from 10am to 12pm. The program reinforces weekday learning through academic assistance, educational games, service-learning projects, and other enrichment activities. Volunteers who speak Spanish are especially needed. Students are engaged in a variety of subjects depending on the needs of their particular schools. Our goal is to have a one-on-one volunteer to student ratio, allowing for individualized attention and the building of relationships between students and volunteers.