Support GA Department of Public Health | SERVGA

Be part of a national initiative to assist emergency response and public safety organizations during a disaster with SERVGA – the program that alleviates issues associated with non-certified and spontaneous volunteerism through an innovative pre-credentialing system. 

This is a great volunteer opportunity through the Georgia Department of Public Health with the following objectives:

• Whether you are a health care provider, an administrative specialist, a retired professional – anyone ready to help in your community – Georgia needs you.            

• Learn how you can make a difference no matter what your skillset or credentials. Some volunteers provide licensed medical services and administrative support, while others lend their special talents or skills as interpreters, community planners, computer experts and more.

• Gain career-enhancing experience and, if you’re eligible, stay current with valuable continuing education credits, free training, and sovereign immunity during your service. 

Donate Blood

The American Red Cross says there is a severe blood shortage due to an “unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations” during the outbreak.

As of mid-March, in the Georgia region, 166 blood drives have been canceled, resulting in 7,713 fewer blood donations. Here are a few ways you can help:

• Donate blood through the American Red Cross

• Find the next LifeSouth mobile blood drive near you.

Deliver groceries with Concrete Jungle

During the COVID-19 epidemic, the need for food among the elderly and vulnerable is higher than ever. 

Because of the threat of quarantine, grocery store shelves are often going empty which means there’s less excess for food pantries. The threat of quarantine is also facing food pantry clients who are looking for extra food as well.  Some of our partners are even facing closing if they can not get substantial food to support their clients. 

Concrete Jungle has started a grocery delivery service for food pantry clients who are quarantined or who have higher health risks.  Each day we get more calls from clients who need to stay home in order to stay safe.  They’re having a hard time meeting the volume of calls we’re receiving because of the limited supply of our food pantry partners. Can you help us provide food to our neighbors in need who are quarantined?

They’re looking for volunteers to team up with a family to provide groceries for one or more weeks.  This means you would purchase groceries and deliver to the family’s house, with no contact to protect you and the recipients. 

Donate Diapers to Helping Mamas

Moms in need, need your help! You can donate diapers (and other baby essentials) to Helping Mamas and keep your social distance practices in tact with these convenient drop locations.