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

Mentoring Program with B.L.U.E Jeans

Would you like to be a role model and make a positive impact on a young man in your area!!!! If the answer is YES... B.L.U.E .² Jeans Mentoring Program is right for you! B.L.U.E.  Jeans is a mentoring program enhancing the self-esteem, self-acceptance, leadership, and professional skills of boys at Parks Middle School, empowering them towards a positive and productive future. Click on the link below to learn more about the program from the official website! To apply to be a mentor click on the Volunteer tab on the homepage and gain access to the application. If you have any questions feel free to email us at bluejeans727@gmail.com or bluejeansmentor@gmail.com. Check out the B.L.U.E .² Jeans Mentoring Program Facebook and Twitter as well!  Good luck and we look forward to working with you!

B.L.U.E .² Jeans Mentoring Program website: bluejeans727.wix.com/bj2012

Community Cleanup with Kwanza Hall

Join us in a community clean up project on October 27th! This project will be located in the Old Fourth Ward, specifically the section south of Freedom Parkway. If you are interested, please contact Lovell Lemons at llemons@gsu.edu. 

Fundraising Event Internship Available

Fundraising Event Intern

Organization: Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta

Job Categories: 

Event Fundraising, Administrative, Development, Volunteer & Intern, Housing/Homeless Services,

Position Description:

The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is seeking an event fundraising intern to assist with two fundraisers -  the Atlanta Mattress 500, a fundraising event to be held October 13, 2012, features racers, four bed pushers and one bed rider, who race through Atlantic Station and Chairish the Future, to be held March 9, 2013, is an art auction and gala.

An intern will assist with all aspects of both events including registration, recruitment of teams or artists, fundraising, web development, correspondence with participants and sponsors, solicit in-kind donations, event logistics, among other things. This is an unpaid position. 

Internship Dates: August 1 (start date flexible) – December 1, several meetings a month
Hours: 2 – 5 hours a week

Responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and support the Fundraising Team

·         Help create and maintain team participant roster

·         Manage and track communications with teams

·         Assist with communication with sponsors

·         Develop and assist with event logistics

·         Solicit in kind donations for the race

·         Write and oversee the sending of thank you letters

·         Attend and participate in all committee meetings

Qualifications:

·         Must be responsible, motivated, capable of independent work, and eager to support people fleeing domestic violence, living with HIV/AIDS or moving out of homeless situations.

·         Proficiency with Office software, including MS Word and Excel

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills and prioritizing

·         Ability to work on multiple projects

About Us:

The Furniture Bank’s vision is for all individuals and families in need to have the necessary furniture to live safely and securely.  Our mission is to recycle used furniture from individuals and companies and give it to people moving out of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence and living with HIV/AIDS. 

The Furniture Bank helps over 3,000 people in metro Atlanta every year.  We enhance metro Atlanta’s non-profit community and engage the metro Atlanta community in service.  We are the product of partnership and community support. For more information visit www.furniturebankatlanta.org.

To Apply:

Send resume, cover letter and references to chodges@furniturebankatlanta.org.  Please respond by July 15, 2012

Education Level: College

Make a difference...Mentor!

Forest Park Street School is currently accepting applications for its mentoring initiative which focuses on preparing youth to transition from adolescence to adulthood. 

Types of Volunteer Opportunities:
-One on One and Group Mentoring
-Workshop Facilitators
-Tutors
-Advisory Board Members

Program Highlights:
-Monthly life skills training:  goal setting, spiritual enrichment, public speaking, problem solving/conflict resolution, etiquette, leadership, economic empowerment, image building, personal branding
-Exposure to cultural activities & field trips
-Post secondary education and/or career placement

Requirements/Time Commitment:
-21 years or older
-Background screening
-Commit to 15 month minimum
-Spend a minimum of 8 hours or one day per month one-on-one with mentee
-Communicate with mentee weekly
-Attend an initial two hour training session
-Attend mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups and program recognition events

For more information, contact Paula Palmer Green at 404-363-9600 or paulapalmergreen@gmail.com.

Location:
Forest Park Street School
260 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30298
www.fpss.org

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction”.
John C. Crosby Mentor
 

The Radloff Middle School Mentoring Program

Cordially invites you to Attend

A Mentoring Luncheon

When: May 11, 2012

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Louise Radloff MS

3939 shackleford Rd

Duluth, GA 30096

Please rsvp Kizzie or Donna at 678-245-3417

Or e-mail: donna_power@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Kizzie.bell@gmail.com

Aging Related Projects--Volunteers Needed!!!

The Division of Aging Services has reached out to us about the critical need of volunteers for aging related projects. These projects can range from nursing home visits, delivering meals, preparing meals, or administrative work. The aging population is growing every day and they need your help! Please contact Cynthia Dunn at chdunn@dhr.state.ga.us if you'd like to get matched with an agency in need!

Volunteers and Interns needed!

The Literacy 4 Youth Program is looking for willing students to volunteer or intern with them! They have opportunities every week at convenient locations such as Phillips Arena and the Georgia Dome. Please contact Shun Collins at 404-454-3058 if you are interested in learning more about this awesome opportunity.

Summer volunteer opportunity!

Teen Money Matters Camp will take place from June 11th to August 17th and are in need of volunteers! Volunteers will be making phone calls asking for donations for the camp. Please contact Queen Mason at qmim2004@yahoo.com if you are interested in this experience! 

United Hospice

Committed to Caring

(877) SUR-READY

www.united-hospice.com

Exceptional Rewards

•   Opportunity to be a specially trained teen hospice volunteer

•   Introduction to the health care environment

(office setting and nursing care environment)

•   Opportunity to share your gift of music, drama, storytelling, or administrative  skills (special projects, filing, organization, or computer skills).

•   Opportunity to learn a new skill; for example:

1>    How to function in an office environment

1>    How to work as part of an inter­ disciplinary team of nurses, physicians, social workers, hospice aides

1>    How to communicate  with someone who has a terminal illness

1>    How to educate others who are coping with end-of-life issues

1>   Opportunity to earn community  service hours needed for college and techincal school

•   United Hospice provides letters of recommendation to those who are chosen as Teen Volunteers

United Hospice of Atlanta   Hospice Volunteers

Administrative Volunteers  Norcross (filing, mailings, computer work, etc.) and Patient Care Volunteers (metro Atlanta area)

This is a wonderful  opportunity for anyone wanting ministry and patient care experience, working in a professional office environment, or  investing in a long-term service project.

For more information, contact Doris Nelms, United Hospice Atlanta,dnelms@uhs-pruitt.com or 404-292-2081.