Opportunities From: United Way of the Central Savannah River Area

Help us wrap up a great night! Burger Battle is one of Augusta’s favorite community events, bringing together chefs from some of the area’s best restaurants to compete for the title of Burger Battle Champion while guests enjoy great food, live music, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Clean-up volunteers play an important role in helping our team break down the event space once the event concludes. Responsibilities may include clearing tables, packing up event materials, breaking down tables and chairs, collecting trash and recycling, and helping return the space to its original setup.

Help us get everything ready for one of Augusta’s favorite community events! Burger Battle brings together chefs from some of the area’s best restaurants to compete for the title of Burger Battle Champion while guests enjoy burger tastings, live music, and family-friendly fun.

Set-up volunteers will assist our team with preparing the event space before guests arrive. Tasks may include setting up tables and chairs, arranging signage, assisting vendors with unloading, placing décor, and helping ensure everything is ready for a great evening.

Easterseals East Georgia is currently seeking committed, community-minded individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. This is a meaningful opportunity for Encore Volunteers who want to make a lasting impact through leadership, strategic guidance, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Board members help strengthen the organization by providing oversight, supporting long-term planning, advancing community relationships, and championing Easterseals’ mission across East Georgia. Ideal candidates bring professional experience, lived experience, or a strong passion for nonprofit service, governance, finance, education, healthcare, advocacy, or community development.

This volunteer role begins with an application and selection process to ensure alignment with the organization’s needs and responsibilities. Board service is a deeper level of commitment and plays a critical role in sustaining high-quality programs and services.

How to get started:
Interested Encore Volunteers should review board expectations and complete the interest or application process through Easterseals East Georgia.

Email scoleman@esega.org

Call 706.667.9695

https://eastgeorgia.easterseals.com/

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.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy helping bring people together through food and hospitality. This role supports community programs by helping ensure participants and volunteers are welcomed with meals, snacks, or refreshments. If you like connecting with local businesses, organizing details, and helping events feel warm and cared for, this is a great way to contribute.

How You Can Help

Help identify local restaurants, churches, bakeries, or businesses willing to donate or sponsor food

Reach out to potential food partners using provided talking points

Help coordinate meal or snack drop-offs for events

Share basic dietary needs or timing details with staff

Help keep a simple list of food sponsors so they can be thanked and recognized

You won’t be doing this alone — staff will provide guidance and support.

This opportunity is great for volunteers who:

Are well-connected in the community

Enjoy talking to local businesses or organizations

Are comfortable asking for support for a good cause

Like organizing small details that make a big difference

Want a visible, feel-good way to support community programs

No special experience is required.

Time Commitment

Flexible and task-based

Can be short-term, event-based, or ongoing

Some outreach can be done remotely

Why It Matters

Food creates comfort, connection, and care. Your help ensures participants are supported, community partners feel appreciated, and events run smoothly without last-minute scrambling.

What Success Looks Like

People are fed. Partners feel appreciated. Events feel welcoming and well cared for.

Employer Outreach Volunteer

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy connecting people and strengthening community relationships. In this role, you’ll help support outreach efforts that connect training programs with employers who are open to hiring and partnering with the community.

This is a people-facing, relationship-building opportunity where your communication skills and curiosity can make a real difference.

What You Might Help With:

Help reach out to local employers and community partners

Share information about upcoming programs, events, or job opportunities

Help keep track of employer contacts and notes

Support employer visits, info sessions, or community events

Assist with follow-up after events or placements

You’ll always be supported by staff and guided on next steps.

This opportunity is great for volunteers who:

Enjoy talking with people and building connections

Are comfortable with email, phone calls, or light coordination

Like helping things move forward behind the scenes

Care about employment access and community stability

No specific background or experience is required.

Time Commitment

Flexible and based on your availability

Can be short-term, ongoing, or event-based

Some opportunities may be remote or in-person

Why It Matters

Your support helps strengthen the bridge between programs and employers so community members have clearer pathways to opportunity.

Small efforts in outreach and communication can have a lasting impact.

Interested? We’ll match your skills and availability with upcoming outreach needs and provide clear guidance along the way.

For many children in Columbia County, school isn't just a place to learn—it’s where they get their most reliable meals. When school doors close for the summer, the "hunger gap" begins.

At Columbia County Community Connections (CCCC), our Food4Kids program steps in to bridge that gap. Last year alone, we delivered over 31,000 bags of food to local students. This summer, we need your help to ensure no child goes hungry while school is out.

How You Can Help: Because our staff is small, we rely on dedicated volunteers to get food directly into the hands of families. As a Summer Distribution Volunteer, you will:
•Host a Pickup Point: Meet families at a designated school parking lot.
•Distribute "Saturday Sacks": Use our provided list to hand out pre-packed bags of nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
•Be a Friendly Face: Provide a warm, welcoming experience for families in your community.

The Details:
When: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Commitment: Just one day a week makes a massive difference!
Location: We have multiple school sites—we’ll match you with a location convenient to your home or work.

Ready to make an impact? Help us turn a summer of uncertainty into a summer of support.

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.

Our gap-filling program, Project Dash, needs urgent support with Data Entry. With the rapidly rising rate of food insecurity in the CSRA, Project Dash is receiving more referrals or inquiries from families and individuals in need than ever before. Data Entry support allows us to maintain our quality system and efficiently get emergency food into the hands that need it most.

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: