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.

The Furniture Bank

The Furniture Bank provides free, essential household furniture for individuals and families moving out of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or living with HIV/AIDS.  Since 1988, the Furniture Bank has partnered with homeless shelters and other non-profits in the Atlanta area to serve thousands of families.

Volunteers assist the Furniture Bank in many ways including:

• help collect furniture donations either with a Furniture Drive or assist on our weekly routes
• work individually with clients to help them shop and load furniture
• provide administrative assistance by conducting follow-up calls with clients or performing data entry
• help with annual events like our art gala and auction

Volunteers are a key part of the Furniture Bank's success.  The Furniture Bank can work with individuals or groups of up to 25 people.  Weekend, evening and off-site opportunities are available. 

Contact Courtney Hodges at chodges@furniturebankatlanta.org