September 2017

• Dragon Con: 09/01-09/04/2017 –  Volunteer at one largest pop culture conventions in the world!  Everyone who signs up to volunteer by the first of August and is accepted into a department will receive a unique volunteer lanyard and t-shirt: Volunteer!
• Kashi Atlanta Street Meals Program: 09/05/2017- Join Kashi from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Kashi Atlanta in Candler Park to make lunch for homeless men, women, and children in downtown Atlanta.  Volunteers will be doing food preparation, including chopping vegetables, and cooking to prepare a healthy, vegetarian meal to serve 100+ on Wednesday afternoon.  This is an opportunity to interact with positive people, intent on making a difference.  Kashi practices the yogic principles of nurturing, healing, compassion, inner growth, and community service: Volunteer!
• MARTA Hackathon: 09/08-09/09/2017- the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will be hosting its 3rd MARTA Hackathon at The Garage.  The goal of the Hackathon is to attract creative minds in an effort to develop solutions that will in turn provide better transit services for MARTA riders. The participants will consist of approximately 300 coders, designers, and business developers of various ages and backgrounds. As a MARTA hackathon volunteer, you will be able to meet and be exposed to up-and-coming technology entrepreneurs, coders and cutting edge thinkers: Volunteer!
•  Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk: 09/07/2017 – Volunteer at one of Atlanta’s largest corporate run/walk. The Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program is designed to promote health, wellness and fitness among metro Atlanta companies and their employees. A portion of proceeds benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Back on My Feet: Volunteer!
• Living Wall Conference: 09/08-09/17/2017 – The Living Walls Conference unites street artists and scholars from across the globe to engage in meaningful discourse about public spaces. Volunteer opportunities include event coordinators/project managers, as well volunteers for different events planned throughout the week (restaurant week, bike and trolley tours, Living Rooms, etc. ). Sign up for their mailing list to stay informed about these exciting opportunities:  Volunteer!
• Beltline Lantern Parade Marshal: 09/09/2017 – Volunteers help with crowd control by maintaining space around the bands and large lanterns; assisting parade-goers with street crossings; and helping to keep the trail clean by picking up trash and recyclables. You get a cool Lantern Parade Marshal shirt designed by Chantelle Rytter herself! You get a foam glow stick! And, you get to walk with the rockstars: Volunteer!
• Concrete Jungle’s Tiger Apple Pick: 09/09/2017 – Join Concrete Jungle to glean from the Stack Orchard in Tiger, GA.  The property is nestled in the mountains with acres of apple trees and a beautiful vineyard. Come glean apples to donate to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and stick around to hike, swim or go to one of the fun fall festivals happening in N. Ga: the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair or the Mountain Music Festival in Vogel State Park: Volunteer!
• Dragon Boat Race 2017: 09/09/2017 –  Ascend Greater Atlanta is seeking out paddlers to volunteer at the Atlanta’s 2017 Dragon Boat Festival. This is fun opportunity to give back and learn more about Chinese culture at the same time: Volunteer! 
• Atlanta Craft Classic Half marathon & 5K: 09/09/2017 – This event combines two Atlanta’s favorite pastimes: Running and Drinking Great Beer! Support your fellow runners and join the excitement on race weekend: Volunteer!
• Atlanta Goose Island Migration Week w/Keep America Beautiful: 09/09/2017 –  Goose Island Beer Co. is heading to Atlanta on their #migrationweek tour and they’re partnering with Keep America Beautiful, Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission & AGLanta to help beautify the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill! The goal of this project is to mulch a multi-use trail through the Urban Food Forest on Browns Mill Road (UFFBM). Goose Island will sponsor a happy hour for volunteers after the project is complete: Volunteer! 
• Free Humana Atlanta 5K: 09/09/2017 – Come Rock a Free 5K, sponsored by Humana and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. Participants are ask to donate to the The Atlanta Community Food Bank in an effort to support the local community: Sign up!
• Teamworks! Kickoff: 09/09/2017 –  The TeamWorks! program brings together volunteers through service projects and team building activities to create a unique, team-based service learning program. Each Round starts with a Kick-Off (orientation) at the Hands On Atlanta office, where you’ll form teams, participate in Team building activities, and learn the details of that Round’s Projects: Volunteer!
• Unite for Hurricane Relief: 09/11/2017 – United Way of Greater Atlanta is partnering with the Atlanta Braves and the Chick-fil-A Foundation to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Volunteer to sort, organize and assemble care packages: Volunteer! 
• Park Pride’s 9/11 National Day of Service: Bring Your Dog to Work[day]!: 09/09/2017 –  Ever wanted to volunteer alongside your dog? Then load up your pooch and come on out to the South Bend Park Dog Park to help with a variety of projects to recognize the 9/11 National Day of Service. Volunteers will help with mulching worn out areas, erosion control as well as clearing some unwanted vegetation from along the fenceline: Volunteer!
• RAGTRADE Atlanta: application due 09/15/2017 – RAGTRADE Atlanta is taking applications for volunteers to help with the RAGTRADE ATLANTA Fashion event in October 2017. Fun fact–RAGTRADE ATLANTA organizes Atlanta’s official fashion week!  RAGTRADE Atlanta was created by a group of industry professionals who are passionate about developing a vibrant and globally recognized fashion community for the City of Atlanta. Deadline to submit volunteer application is 09/15/2017:  Volunteer!
• Atlanta Cares Hurricane Relief Project: 09/15-09/16/2017 – Come out to help Feeding Children Everywhere package 1.2 million meal kits for hurricane relief. There will be great music, good fun and a volunteer experience like no other: Volunteer! 
• JapanFest Volunteer: 09/15-09/16/2017 – Here is an exciting volunteer opportunity to meet interesting people, challenge your knowledge about Japan and Japanese.  There are plenty of volunteer positions available for those interested in helping with JapanFest. Many volunteers are needed for both festival days: Volunteer!
• Freemont Foundation’s Represent Yourself 5K Run/Walk: 09/16/2017 – The race will take place at Grant Park. Proceeds benefit scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students nationwide studying the sciences and to provide free ACT and SAT preparation to high school students. Registration is $25 if you would like to run and support the cause. Volunteer opportunities are also available if you would like to help out: Volunteer!
• Yellow River Trash Bash 2017: 09/16/2017 – Join the fun and support a partnership with the Yellow River Water Trail, Gwinnett County Parks & Rec, Gwinnett County Dept of Water Resources and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful for this Rivers Alive event. Volunteers will collect trash around Yellow River Park in Gwinnett, adjoining roads, and several nearby bridge crossings of the Yellow River. The river clean-up team will collect trash from the water, stream bed and river banks providing water levels are optimal. T-shirts and pizza provided: Volunteer! 
• Atlanta Aga Khan Foundation Run/ Walk: 09/17/2017-  The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, nondenominational, not-for-profit international development organization committed to helping communities across Africa and Asia build better futures together. Help support their cause by volunteering at their fundraising run/walk: Volunteer!
• ConnectATL Summit: 09/22/201- The summit is an opportunity for the Atlanta Region to come together to learn from industry leaders about the opportunities and challenges to come from the rapid advancements in transportation technology. The ConnectATL Summit is designed for local government staff and elected officials, regional transportation staff and leaders, as well state representatives. Sign up to help out at this great event: Volunteer!
• Trees Atlanta & King of Pops Canopy Cooler: 09/22/2017 – This year’s Atlanta Canopy Conference, Giving Voice to Tree Protection, will focus on effective tree protection ordinances and policies, organizations and people who advocate for trees, and practical strategies and tactics to better conserve Atlanta’s canopy cover. Volunteers are needed to help check in guests, run payments, direct parking, and promote Trees Atlanta’s mission while enjoying the art, live music, and good times at the Cooler! Volunteers will work in shifts between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 22nd at the Kendeda Center during the event. : Volunteer!
• Youth United 2017 Kickoff Project: 09/23/2017 – Youth United – United Way’s student service corps – will be kicking off its second year with a pop-up project. Last year at their launch, they made 250 snack packs for kids in Atlanta. This year, they’re doubling the efforts with a goal of 500. They need all the help we can get, so come out and join the fun! It will be an action packed 2.5 hours, and YU has some fun surprises in store to keep our volunteers motivated to meet the challenge. Expect food, a DJ, and fun. Volunteer! 
• Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim: 09/23/2017 – This is an open water swim at Lake Lanier, organized to “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”Proceeds from the 2017 swims support pediatric oncology and leukemia research at the Swim Across America Lab, located at Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Volunteer!
• GWTW Girls in Aviation Day: 09/23/2017 – Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) will be held at the Delta Flight Museum from 12:00am-4:00pm and hosted by the Atlanta Gone with the Wind Chapter of Women in Aviation. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, greeting people, directing people within the museum, and passport verification: Volunteer!
• Wingfoot XC Classic: 09/23/2017 – The third annual Wingfoot XC Classic will feature One Mile, 3K and 5K races on grass, dirt and gravel. The course will be a unique single loop with traditional European cross country elements such as hay bales or logs. The event is open to middle school and high school cross country teams as well as the general public. Sign up to help out at the event:  Volunteer!
• Community Cleanup @ Standing Peachtree Park: 09/23/2017- Join Chattahoochee NOW for a community cleanup at Standing Peachtree Park- Atlanta’s hidden park along the Chattahoochee River. Volunteers will help pull invasive plants and create views to the river. All communities are welcome: Volunteer!
• Lake Lanier Rivers Alive / Shoresweep: 09/23/2017 – Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and the Lake Lanier Assocation are working together to host the 29th annual Shore Sweep. Volunteer for this annual waterway cleanup event: Volunteer!
• Smithsonian Museum Day Live!: 09/23/2017 – Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day will be on September 23, 2017. Museums nationwide will offer free entry to anyone who holds a branded ticket: Sign up!
• Atlanta Glow Concession Stand Fundraiser at PGA Tour: 09/23-9/24/2017 – Atlanta Glow is seeking volunteers for concession stands at the 2017 PGA Tour Championship at the East Lake Golf Club. Tasks include preparing and selling food items: Volunteer!
• Community Bucket Weekend of Good: 09/23-9/24/2017- Projects are available with PAWS Atlanta, Global Growers, Mad Housers and Cafe 458. A social event will follow after you volunteer. Come have a blast with great people and for a great cause: Volunteer!
• Atlanta Streets Alive: 09/24/2017 – Sign up to be a route hero. Each Hero pedals an assigned portion of the route, assisting participants along the way: Volunteer!
• Sunday Soul To-Go: 09/24/2017- This unique activation gathers volunteers to prepare and deliver hot to-go meals for senior citizens living in assisted living facilities and to those experiencing homelessness throughout the city of Atlanta. Volunteers will also spread some soulful love by sending “soul note” words of love and encouragement to those that will be served. Be part of an amazing afternoon in helping deliver over 300 meals to those in need: Volunteer!
• Westside Volunteer Corps September Day of Service: 09/29/2017 –  Join Westside Volunteer Corps on September 29th as they partner with the English Avenue and Ashview Heights Neighborhood Associations. These two historically significant neighborhoods have identified key beautification projects that will clear debris from recent hurricanes and remove trash and unwanted items block by block. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and volunteer your time as Westside residents and supporters serve together: Volunteer! 
• Atlanta United Watch Party: 09/30/2017 – Soccer in the Streets and Refuge Coffee is hosting an official Atlanta United watch party. They are  looking for volunteers to help with the set-up and assist with players throughout the day. Volunteers need to arrive at 4:00 pm: Volunteer! 
• State Farm Good Neighbor Day: 09/30-10/01/2017- Join State Farm, Hands On Atlanta, and the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta as they build school supply kits, create literacy kits, and paint a mural to help benefit education in the community. Volunteer with  a friend – a little help will make a huge difference: Volunteer! 
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD: 09/30/2017 – Join the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Track Club and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD and be a part of something special. All  participants have the opportunity to finish on the Atlanta Falcons 50-yard line inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.  100% of the proceeds go to Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia. Sign up to run or register to serve as a volunteer: Volunteer!
• Atlanta Women’s Build: 09/30-11/18/2017 – The Atlanta Women’s Build (AWB) is a grassroots effort led by individual women who raise funds to sponsor and construct an Atlanta Habitat for Humanity home for a working mother and her family. Over eight weeks, women volunteers work side-by-side with the homebuyer to construct the house, offering a unique opportunity to highlight the ways that Atlanta Habitat empowers women and builds stability in communities. Join them as they build TWO homes in 2017. NOTE: You must create a VolunteerHub account in order to register. If the event says “RESERVED” or does not appear, then you have not logged in: Volunteer!
• PICH Bike Share Mural @ Castleberry Hill: 09/30/2017- Add a splash of color to the Castleberry Hill Arts District! Volunteers will help local artist Christopher Jones paint a mural at the Nelson Street Bridge Relay Bike Share hub, making it stand out and encouraging community members to get active and moving: Volunteer!
• Andi’s Wish to be a Famous Singer: 09/30/2017 – Andi’s wish is to be a famous singer, and YOU can be a part of the experience.  Although her medical condition makes singing more challenging, she never lets it stop her from pursuing her dreams. Make-A-Wish Georgia and the Chick-fil-A Foundation have teamed up to make Andi’s wish come true. Join us as she makes her debut at the Buckhead Theatre: Join the Fun!
• Shepherd Center: Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions. There are a variety of opportunities for volunteers, whether you enjoy interacting with patients, performing clerical tasks or assisting with fun events: Volunteer!
• Shepherd Center’s Junior Committee: The Junior Committee is a group of approximately 200 Atlanta young professionals dedicated to raising money and awareness for Shepherd Center.  Junior Committee members join to help raise money for the Center, have fun, and meet other young professionals interested in giving back to their community: Join the fun!
• Honor Flight Conyers: Honor Flight of Conyers is a local chapter or “Hub” of the Honor Flight Network, a non profit program created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices by flying these American heroes to Washington, DC to visit and reflect at their memorials. There are several ways to volunteer, including greeting veterans at airports or serving as a guardian (volunteers who accompany Veterans throughout the trip): Volunteer!
• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals: The Young Professionals group is a self-directed, professional-led organization that works cooperatively with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity through service, advocacy, fundraising and professional and leadership development. Members of the group have the opportunity to be connected and engaged with one of Atlanta’s leading nonprofit organizations. Join the Fun!
• Monday Reading Program: Want to help improve child well-being? This fall, become a Monday Reading Program volunteer and help local 1st graders increase their literacy, reading comprehension and vocabulary: Volunteer!
• Samaritan’s Purse Hurricane Harvey Response Team: Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States. They have disaster relief units, staff, and volunteers in Texas working from five locations, including two in the Houston area. Over the next weeks and months, there is a huge need for volunteers to help restore impacted areas in Texas. They need an army of volunteers—as many as 1,000 a day. Please join them: Volunteer!
• RAGTRADE  Fashion Week: RAGTRADE is now accepting volunteer applications for front of house, back of house and PR and marketing for their Fashion Week: Volunteer!