Ahimsa House

Perpetrators of domestic violence often hurt family pets to control and intimidate their victims. Ahimsa House, Inc. - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose name means "nonviolence" - is dedicated to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence across Georgia reach safety together.

Ongoing volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Client Services

·         Foster an animal* 

·         Transport animals to/from foster homes and vet appointments 

·         Pick-up & transport in-kind donations 

·         Conduct foster home inspections* 

·         Serve on Transitional Housing Task Force

·         For vets and animal care facilities: Partner with us to house and/or provide treatment to animals

Outreach & Education

·          Join our Speakers Bureau

·         Staff the Ahimsa House table at community events

·         Represent Ahimsa House at your county's Family Violence Task Force

·         Talk with veterinarians, boarding facilities, and animal shelters about partnering with us

·         Reach out to women's groups or neighborhood groups on our behalf

·         Help us network with animal rescue and adoption groups statewide

·         Identify speaking/training opportunities at relevant agencies, professional associations, civic organizations, etc

·         Write a letter to the editor about animal abuse and domestic violence and about the need for programs like Ahimsa House

Fundraising, PR/Marketing, & Special Events

·         Join our Special Events Team

·         Distribute Ahimsa House brochures and flyers

·         Monitor donation boxes at local businesses

·         Identify new media outlets

·         Research and prospect donors - individual, corporate, and in-kind

·         Help us call/write our donors to thank them and maintain our relationships with them

·         Assist in preparing direct mail pieces  

·         Write/edit newsletter articles

·         Stuff envelopes for direct mail and newsletter mailings

·         Organize or host an Ahimsa House fundraiser or awareness event 

·         Maintain Ahimsa House blog, Facebook page, and other social marketing outlets

·         Design marketing materials: flyers, brochures, logo merchandise, billboard

·         Administer database

Grants

·         Research foundations online and via Foundation Center

·         Assist in grantwriting

Volunteer Coordination

·         Post upcoming volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch, Craigslist, etc.

·         Assist in preparing Volunteer Bulletin emails

·         Recruit & schedule volunteers for upcoming events 

·         Help with background and reference checks

  *These positions require additional training.

For more information about any of the following opportunities, please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@ahimsahouse.org or at (404) 496-4038 or fill out a volunteer application online at www.ahimsahouse.org.