We’re excited to introduce you to Spencer Touat. Spencer has volunteered with Hands On Atlanta since 2017, and served over 900 hours in the community! His dedication to service in Atlanta is truly telling of the words he uses to describe himself: Loyal, Attentive, and Consistent!

Read more about Spencer in our interview below!

Which Nonprofit Organization(s) do you volunteer with? 

Dad’s Garage Theatre Company

What impact areas or pressing needs facing Atlanta do you care about most? Why? 

Arts/Theatre, the arts can be used as a means of expression or therapy for oneself or for others.

What do you love most about an organization you volunteer with? Why do you volunteer with them? 

The environment is really positive and the people who perform there are always really nice.

How has volunteering impacted your personal/professional life? 

It has helped me come out of my comfort zone and try something new that I might never have considered doing before.

What skills have you honed or what have you learned through your experience as a volunteer? 

Communication and leadership, especially when helping volunteers who are new to the program.

Can you share a memorable highlight or moment you've experienced that might motivate others to volunteer? 

Being formally recognized as Volunteer of the Year really showed how much my input is valued.

Why Atlanta? What do you love about this city and/or tell us a bit about some of your favorite Atlanta things - people, places, things to do, etc. 

I’ve lived in Atlanta all my life and being able to help a local charity make a difference in the community is really wonderful.

What advice would you give to someone who is interested in getting involved with volunteering? 

If you want to volunteer somewhere interesting, go for it- you have nothing to lose and you never know what you might find.

Volunteering in April? Share where, when and if others can join you or how they can get involved. 

I’m volunteering at Dad’s Garage throughout April, typically on Saturdays.

Please list anything else you think our community should know about you, your volunteer service, or your commitment to Do Something Good! 

Your help is always welcome and can always make a difference, no matter how big or how small!