Volunteer
Be a part of our community
When you serve, you become part of a community of people who are making real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness.
How would you like to volunteer?
frequently asked questions
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All volunteers must be at least 13 years old to serve at our campuses and 16 years old if serving a meal at one of our kitchens. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio.
Have children younger than 13 years old? Please see “family-friendly opportunities” below.
Yes! One of the ways families can serve is through virtual volunteering. We also have opportunities for children ages 8 and up to serve alongside their families with a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio. To learn more about family-friendly group opportunities, complete our Group Form and one of our team members will follow up with you.
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups of 5 people up to 100 people. Groups can serve on one campus with up to 30 people. For groups of more than 30 and up to 100 people on a weekday, we’ll work with your group/organization/company to develop a custom volunteering plan across multiple campuses. Simply complete our Group Form and one of our team members will follow up with you.
Yes! We have volunteer opportunities in the evenings and also on Fridays and Saturdays. Click here to view our calendar of volunteer opportunities.
ALL donations must be taken to our Donation Center where they can be processed before being sent to our campuses or thrift stores. Click here for more information on our Donation Center including location, times, and urgent needs items we accept.
Yes. Volunteers can serve on any of our campuses regardless of their gender.
We do require a background check for any volunteer opportunities involving children/youth under age 18 and for all volunteer teaching opportunities.
We ask that all volunteers wear long pants, sleeved shirts, and closed-toe shoes.
When you volunteer for the first time at one of our campuses, you’ll be greeted onsite by one of our volunteer team members who will lead you in a brief orientation before serving. The orientation will help you get to know more about Atlanta Mission, the challenges of homelessness in our communities, and the opportunity you registered for.
Once you register to become an Atlanta Mission volunteer, you’ll be able to manage all of your volunteer opportunities – selecting days/times, selecting specific volunteer opportunities, and canceling/rescheduling when necessary.
We operate four Atlanta area campuses and one Northeast GA campus. Click here to see a map of our locations.
