Hands On Atlanta

On Friday, Dec. 12, volunteer with the Giving Hands Food Pantry to help prepare food for local families in need. Assist with stocking shelves and freezers, packing boxes with nonperishable items, and breaking down cardboard to get everything ready for distribution. Come ready to stand, lift, and make an impact as you do good and help end hunger in your community! Learn more + sign up →

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, volunteer with the New Life Community Alliance Food Pantry in Decatur, GA to help support families in need. Assist with unpacking, sorting, organizing, and packaging donated food items to prepare them for distribution. This is a meaningful opportunity focused on helping others and strengthening the community! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/i6sp6Oo

On Thursday, Dec. 11, help as a Car Ambassador with the New Life Community Alliance Food Pantry in Decatur, GA to help support families receiving groceries. Assist by carrying and loading items into vehicles and distributing food boxes and bags to clients as they arrive. This is a meaningful, hands-on opportunity focused on helping others in the community! Learn more + sign up →

On Saturday, Dec. 13, help Breakthrough Atlanta for the 2025–2026 School Year Program (Super Saturdays) in Atlanta, GA to support students on their path to college success. Engage with students through STEM lessons, social-emotional learning activities, college readiness exercises, and other enrichment programming. Volunteers will help facilitators with classroom activities, setup, and cleanup. Come ready to be yourself, be a role model, and have FUN! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/nFHTnWZ

On Monday, Dec. 8, help with The Welcome Co-op at the Shop of Hope in Tucker, GA to support newly arrived refugee families. Assist with sorting, organizing, and restocking clothing donations, helping ensure families receive the items they need as quickly as possible. This opportunity is fun, collaborative, and casual, making it a great way to give back while working alongside others! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/pZWswSV

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, volunteer with the Piedmont Park Conservancy in Atlanta, GA for a Day in the Dirt and help keep one of the city’s most beloved parks beautiful. Assist with landscaping, weeding, pruning, mulching, planting, and removing invasive plants, with tasks based on the park’s needs that day. It’s a great way to feel good, get involved, and keep Piedmont Park beautiful! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/yMMXTu2

On Monday, Dec. 8, volunteer with the Wylde Center at Hawk Hollow Garden to help maintain this beautiful native plant garden featuring woodland paths, a creek, and even Hobbit Houses. Tasks may include weeding, planting, and mulching to keep this community green space healthy and inviting for visitors year-round. Come prepared with closed-toe shoes, comfortable outdoor clothing, and water as you actively work outdoors with plants! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/ThmlXHa

On Friday, Dec. 5, join Alpha Loop Foundation for Lights on the Loop. Volunteers support setup and breakdown, guide vendors through check-in, assist attendee check-in, help manage parking flow, and provide general event support to keep operations smooth and ensure a welcoming, organized experience. Learn more + sign up --> https://buff.ly/uVk6sbN #hotprojects #volunteerprojects

On Sunday, Dec. 7, help the Friends of Louise G. Howard Park in Atlanta, GA to help restore the Cathedral Woods Forest along the Beltline at Tanyard Creek. Work with hand tools to remove invasive plants that threaten the health of native trees and wildlife, while learning to identify both native and non-native species. Enjoy fresh air, fun, and the chance to make new friends while helping revive this beautiful old-growth forest! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/V5enJIz

On Sunday, Dec. 7, volunteer with Kate’s Club as part of the Clubhouse Support Team to help empower children, teens, young adults, and families navigating life after the loss of someone important. You’ll be paired with grief facilitators to support grief-centered activities and help create a welcoming, emotionally safe environment for participants. This opportunity requires volunteers 21+ with a background check! Learn more + sign up → https://buff.ly/6z5TKmz #volunteerprojects