Help Needed: Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking More Role Models

There are myriad needs among organizations that service children and the homeless. Take a look at some of the opportunities that exist in metro Atlanta to impact a person’s life.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is in need of men to step up and be Big Brothers for young males – the need for African American and Hispanic men is great.

Interested in becoming a Big Sister? Learn more here.

Part of the application process includes plugging in your ZIP code, so you don’t necessarily have to travel far to have a far-reaching, positive impact in a child’s life.

To learn more, click here; you can also apply via the Big Brothers Big Sisters web site or call 404-601-7000 Ext. 0.

• The Atlanta Day Shelter for Women & Children Inc. has a monthly volunteer orientation the first Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. At this point, the shelter only needs volunteers from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you’d like to volunteer, send an email to volunteer@atlantadayshelter.org and ask available dates/times to lend a hand. You can also call Shirley Baker at 404-876-2894, ext. 107.

• Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless has opportunities for volunteers to do everything from working in the day service center to answering calls on the 24-hour Homeless Assistance Hotline to working on renovation work, serving meals, and more. Learn about the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless here.