Atlanta Jazz Festival

"The Atlanta Jazz Festival’s mission is to expose and entertain a diverse audience of jazz aficionados, young jazz enthusiasts and musical artists to the rich heritage and variety of jazz as an authentic form of traditional music.  The Atlanta Jazz Festival makes a significant impact on Atlanta’s travel and tourism industry and attracts music lovers from around the world.  Over the years, the Festival has attracted over 7.5 million residents and tourists over the last 35 year. 

 

Atlanta has become a premier destination for jazz and entertainment.  Our long-standing partnerships with Piedmont Park, our many sponsors and our jazzteers make it possible to present a world-class experience that visitors from anywhere can enjoy."  The Atlanta Jazz Festival celebrates its 36th year.  The celebration takes place Memorial weekend, May 25 - 27, in beautiful Piedmont Park.  

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF GEORGIA

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

MOCA GA needs

·        Front desk volunteers

·        Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

·        One of two shifts:  10am – 2pm OR 2pm – 5pm

·        2-4 days/month

Among front desk volunteer duties are the following:

·        answer phones and direct calls

·        check and stock handouts and catalogues

·        assist guests with directions and general information about the exhibitions

·        assist staff with various projects

Volunteer perks:

·        MOCA GA membership after 20 hours volunteering

·        opportunity to attend and participate in member-only or member-discounted events

·        opportunity to help with special events

·        opportunity to interact with living, working artists

·        free parking

NOTE:  Volunteers are encouraged to bring personal projects, books, etc.  If there are no visitors in the museum and no projects awaiting their attention, volunteers are encouraged, to read, draw, correspond with friends, etc. 

If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting with MOCA GA’s volunteer coordinator, call or email Martha Brewer at MOCA GA:  404-367-8700 or info@mocaga.org. 

Location: 75 Bennett Street, Suite A-2, Atlanta, GA 30309

Website: www.mocaga.org

Mayor Reed's Centers of Hope Project

Location: Thomasville Recreation Center

                    1835 Henry Thomas Drive

                    Atlanta, Ga 30315

Description: Volunteer opportunities involve working with children in the after school program at the Thomasville Recreation Center. Positions available include volunteer tutors, gym volunteers, volunteer dance instructor, volunteer music instructor, volunteer drama instructor, teen program volunteer, and general volunteers. Volunteers are needed anytime between 2:30-6pm M, T, W, Th, and F.

Contact: Phoebe Kann

                 Volunteer Coordinator/AmeriCorps VISTA

                 pkann@handsonatlanta.org

                 (404) 979-2771

Website: iamatlanta.org