Volunteering
Individual Volunteers and Groups of 2 to 4 People
Thank you for your interest in the Atlanta Children’s Shelter!
- Open Orientation is every Thursday from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. There is no need to RSVP. The orientation begins with 30-minute tour of the shelter that includes information about our mission and an overview of homelessness in Atlanta. The orientation concludes with participants completing two hours of volunteer service from 3:00-5:00pm in our early childcare rooms or doing administrative work.
- Peak hours for early childcare volunteers are 9:00am – 12 noon and 3:00pm – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Minimum volunteer time is 1 hour.
- There is nothing to bring or prepare. Trained staff teachers lead the class though developmentally appropriate curriculum. Volunteers simply spend invaluable one on one time with the children during the activities.
- We do not have volunteer opportunities on weekends, evenings or major holidays.
- You must be at least nine years old to volunteer at the shelter. All volunteers between the ages of nine and thirteen must be accompanied by a chaperone.
- Completion of the volunteer application is mandatory for all shelter volunteers. Use the attached Volunteer Application (PDF) and Volunteer Service Agreement (PDF). Once you have filled out the application, bring it with you to orientation or fax it to the shelter at 404-892-8947.
- Once you have attended orientation, come back as often as you'd like! Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, are recommended as the best days for individuals.
- There is always free, gated and covered parking on site.
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