Opportunities From: United Way of the Central Savannah River Area

Blount Beginnings is looking for enthusiastic Events & Fundraising Volunteers who are passionate about serving their community and helping us expand our impact.

As an Events & Fundraising Volunteer, you'll play an important role in supporting fundraising initiatives, community events, donation drives, and outreach activities.

We're looking for individuals who:

No previous fundraising or event experience is required—we'll provide guidance and support.

Time Commitment: Flexible based on your availability.

Location: Augusta, GA & surrounding communities

Blount Beginnings is seeking a passionate and organized Volunteer Event Coordinator to help plan and execute events that bring our community together.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys planning, organizing, and making a lasting impact through community engagement.

We're looking for someone who:

Time Commitment: Flexible (approximately 5–10 hours per month, with additional time around major events)

Location: Augusta, GA & surrounding communities

Walton Options Wheelchair Tennis Tournament is a multi-day, sanctioned classic hosting co-ed, singles, and doubles matches throughout the weekend. This year’s event continues Walton Options’ tradition of promoting racquet sports in the Central Savannah Regional Area for people with disabilities.

This volunteer opportunity is 1 of 3 opportunities available for volunteers to join this annual event (Daily Setup & Breakdown, Ball Chasers) This opportunity is for Various Activities during the weekend. The activities are listed below and will work under the direction of the Walton Options Volunteer Coordinator. 

Snacks and beverages will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers working more than 1 consecutive shift will also receive a meal.

We are excited to have your support!

1) Volunteer & Player Check-in

2) Volunteer Support & Runners

3) Refreshments, Meals & Beverages

Walton Options Wheelchair Tennis Tournament is a multi-day, sanctioned classic hosting co-ed, singles, and doubles matches throughout the weekend. This year’s event continues Walton Options’ tradition of promoting racquet sports in the Central Savannah Regional Area for people with disabilities.

This volunteer opportunity is 1 of 3 opportunities available for volunteers to join this annual event. The Daily Setup and Breakdown role requires able bodies to assist with physical activities under the direction of a Walton Options operations leader. Please review the functions below.

Snacks and beverages will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers working more than 1 consecutive shift will also receive a meal.

We are excited to have your support!

Functions

a) Setup and breakdown tents

b) Move tables and chairs 

c) Assist with signage and banners

d) Set up beverage stations with ice

e) Misc setup and breakdown activities

The Community Service Support Volunteer assists Blount Beginnings with a variety of hands-on projects that help support our mission of serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other barriers to self-sufficiency. Volunteers play an important role in ensuring our programs, outreach efforts, and community events operate efficiently and effectively.

Transport boxes, donated items, and supplies as needed.

Assist with setting up and breaking down community events and outreach activities.

Help distribute food, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential resources to community members.

Organize and sort donations, supplies, and storage areas.

Assist with loading and unloading vehicles for events and donation pickups.

Maintain the cleanliness and organization of workspaces, event areas, and storage facilities.

Perform general housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and other light cleaning duties.

Support staff with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward staff, volunteers, participants, and community members.

Arrive on time and complete assigned community service hours as scheduled.

Be willing to perform light to moderate physical work, including lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Follow all organizational safety policies and instructions.

Represent Blount Beginnings with integrity, compassion, and respect while serving the community.

This position provides an opportunity to give back to the community while supporting programs that create pathways to housing, employment, and long-term stability for those in need.

Stay connected with the Encore community through upcoming meetings, volunteer gatherings, appreciation events, trainings, and special opportunities. Here, you can stay informed, build relationships, and continue making a meaningful impact through service.

We’re turning a beautiful house into something much bigger  a place where men can rebuild their lives with stability, dignity, and support.

Blount Beginnings is expanding, and this Central Avenue home will soon serve up to 18 men, including seniors, veterans, individuals on disability, and those working to transition forward after incarceration.

Before that can happen, we need hands on deck.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:

Sweeping, mopping, and deep cleaning

Dusting blinds, fans, and high areas

Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms

Organizing and preparing rooms

Noting repairs or items that need replacement

Light outdoor work like pressure washing (if available)

What your time makes possible:

A safe, clean space for someone starting over

A man having a bed instead of the street

A community stepping up for its own people

Whether you can give an hour or a few hours, your presence matters.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts is a fun, rich, and fulfilling experience. Our volunteer opportunities include tutoring, events, gardening, classroom assistance, and more. Whatever your passion is, we have opportunities available for you to lend a hand and be part of the JNSA family!

Impact

JNSA serves 1200 students per year, including elementary, middle, and high school students in our afterschool, summercamp, and homeschool programs, as well as adults and seniors. When you volunteer to help with one of our programs, you are helping us further the mission of transforming lives through the power of the arts.

Requirements

All volunteers need to complete a national criminal background check and verification, Pro-solutions Child abuse prevention training, and JNSA volunteer training.

Please have two forms of ID available for onboarding. All volunteers will be given a full tour of the building.

Locations

Most opportunities will take place at JNSA - 739 Greene Street in Downtown Augusta Georgia.

Events and classes taking place in other locations in the CSRA will be noted on specific volunteer opportunities.

Being a Volunteer 

Becoming aVolunteer with the Jessye Norman School of the Arts begins with completing their volunteer application process.

Start Here: https://thejnsa.org/volunteer

Because the organization works closely with youth and artists, background checks, onboarding and placement may take some time. While your application is under review, we encourage you to stay engaged by keeping an eye out for Jessye Norman School of the Arts events, performances, and community activities, which are great opportunities to learn more about the organization and support its mission in the meantime. Your patience and interest help ensure a meaningful and well-aligned volunteer experience.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back and support the next generation of leaders?
Encore Members are invited to volunteer with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, a trusted community organization empowering girls through leadership, confidence-building, and hands-on learning experiences.

As a GSHG volunteer, you can support local troops, assist with events, mentor girls, or lend your skills behind the scenes. Opportunities are flexible and available across multiple communities, making it easy to get involved in a way that fits your schedule and interests.

Whether you enjoy working directly with youth, supporting programs, or helping with logistics and outreach, your time and experience can make a real impact.

How to get started:
All volunteers must complete the official Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia sign-up process using the link below.

Sign up to volunteer:

https://www.gshg.org/en/get-involved/volunteer.html

Once registered, the GSHG team will guide you through next steps, available roles, and training.

Encore Members help strengthen community organizations—and Girl Scouts help shape future leaders. It’s a powerful match

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for volunteers who care about helping people stay supported beyond the classroom or program space. This role helps connect participants to helpful community resources—like transportation, housing support, healthcare, or benefits—so they can continue making progress in their lives.

If you’re compassionate, organized, and enjoy helping people navigate support systems, this is a meaningful way to contribute.

How You Can Help:

Help gather and organize information about local community resources

Share resource information with participants when requested

Assist with connecting participants to partner organizations

Help check in with participants after programs to see if supports were helpful

Keep simple notes so staff know which resources are being used

You’ll always have guidance from staff and won’t be expected to provide case management or counseling.

This opportunity is great for volunteers who:

Are empathetic and good listeners

Enjoy organizing information or helping people problem-solve

Have interest or experience in social services, nonprofit work, or community support

Care about long-term outcomes, not just one-day events

No formal background is required.

Time Commitment

Flexible and based on your availability

Can be short-term or ongoing

Some tasks may be done remotely

Why It Matters

Access to the right support at the right time can make all the difference. Your help reduces barriers, supports stability, and helps participants stay engaged and successful.

What Success Looks Like

People feel supported. Connections stick. Progress continues.

Position Title: SafeHomes Volunteer

Reports To: SafeHomes’ Volunteer Coordinator

Time Required: Varies Weekend Work Varies

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Professional demeanor

• Reliable and punctual

• Organized

• Genuine concern for others

• Ability to pass background checks/fingerprinting requirements

Direct Service Volunteer Opportunities

(Must be at least 16 years old)

____Administrative Office Volunteer - Answer the crisis hotline, direct calls to appropriate staff, monitor security cameras, allow entry for appointments, assist with auditing files, and support other administrative tasks as needed. Shifts are available in 2-hour increments between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

____Child Care Volunteer - Assist staff by implementing play strategies with children ranging from infants to teenagers. Available shifts are on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m, and some Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.

____Grocery Shopping Volunteer - Assist with weekly grocery shopping for SafeHomes' shelter every other Wednesday morning. Responsibilities include picking up the grocery list, Sam’s Club card, and SafeHomes-issued check from the administrative office, shopping at Sam’s Club, and paying for the items with the provided check. Afterward, deliver and unload the groceries into the shelter kitchen and pantry. This role requires the ability to bend, push, lift, and carry bulk grocery items. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and access to a large vehicle capable of transporting a substantial load. Availability is required on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

____Donation Day Volunteer – Support SafeHomes’ bi-monthly Donation Days, held on the first Tuesday of each month at Aldersgate and the third Tuesday at Abilene. Responsibilities include staffing the donation drop-off site, assisting donors with completing tax receipts, and helping unload and organize donated items into the designated storage unit. Volunteers at Abilene must pick up supplies from the administrative office before the event and return them afterward. This role requires the ability to bend, lift, and carry items of various sizes and weights. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle capable of transporting donation materials. Availability is required on the first Tuesday (Aldersgate) or third Tuesday (Abilene) of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

____ Compassionate Cook/Caterer – Prepare and deliver a warm, hearty meal to SafeHomes. Cook or cater the main dish and sides for approximately 20 people, ensuring that meals do not include pork, shellfish, or nuts. Meals should be prepared in disposable dishes and delivered hot by the designated drop-off time. All necessary utensils and silverware will be provided by SafeHomes. Meals must be dropped off on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

____ Storage Shopper - Fulfills client storage requests by retrieving needed items from the storage unit and transporting them back to the shelter or administrative office. Volunteers will coordinate with staff to identify specific needs and ensure timely and accurate delivery of requested items. This role requires the ability to lift and carry boxes or individual items of varying sizes. Volunteers must have reliable transportation and be available weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

____ Storage Unit Assistant - Helps process and organize items received during SafeHomes’ Donation Days by sorting and placing donations in appropriate locations. Responsibilities include shelving usable items in the storage unit and placing non-essential or overflow items into designated blue Goodwill bins for further processing. Volunteers must be able to bend, lift, and carry boxes of various sizes and weights. This position requires availability weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Indirect Service Volunteer Opportunities

____Community Outreach Volunteer – Represents SafeHomes at outreach events by sharing information about the agency’s programs and services with the public. Responsibilities include picking up outreach supplies from the administrative office, setting up a table at the event with SafeHomes materials, and engaging with attendees to answer questions and raise awareness. After the event, volunteers must clean up and return all supplies to SafeHomes. Opportunities are available at least once per month and may occur during daytime, evening, or weekend hours. Volunteers should be comfortable speaking with the public and representing SafeHomes in a professional and respectful manner.

____ Helping Hands at Events - Provides support during SafeHomes’ fundraising and community events, including FITMI (January), Motown (February), and DVAM (October). Responsibilities include assisting with event setup and breakdown, greeting and directing guests, donors, or vendors, and providing support at registration tables, raffle stations, or donation areas. Additional tasks may include decorating event spaces, organizing materials, distributing promotional items, and offering general on-site assistance to SafeHomes staff. Volunteers should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with guests and team members, and follow event guidelines. Volunteer

Mission United of the CSRA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Volunteer Program Assistant to support the development and implementation of our inaugural Veteran Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program. This initiative is designed to empower small, veteran, and/or disadvantaged businesses by connecting them with prime contractors and providing access to procurement opportunities across Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), and Commercial sectors.

Role Overview: As a Volunteer Program Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping us build a strong foundation for this transformative economic development initiative. You will assist with:

Ideal Candidate:

Why Volunteer with Us?

Commitment: Flexible hours with a minimum commitment of 5–10 hours per week. Remote and in-person support options available.

Welcome & host guest families through a combination of tasks that included and are not limited to: greeting families, answering phones, assisting with check-in /
check-out, organizing & sanitizing common areas to create a warm, family environment for all 23 guest families.

Help us keep our garden looking nice! The garden will need regular mowing, edging, clearing, and potential trash clean up on an ongoing basis. 

*Lawn tools not currently available on site at this time, any tools the volunteer can bring with them to aid in the process is deeply appreciated*

Help us keep our garden looking nice! The garden will need regular mowing, edging, clearing, and potential trash clean up on an ongoing basis. 

*Lawn tools not currently available on site at this time, any tools the volunteer can bring with them to aid in the process is deeply appreciated

Position Overview: The Mission United Veteran Navigator will serve as an essential link between veterans, active-duty military members, and their families and the community resources designed to meet their unique needs. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the navigator will work to connect clients with a network of local resources and provide the compassionate support necessary to help clients achieve their goals.

*Veterans/Military family members highly encourage to apply! *

Responsibilities:

Requirements: