Volunteers Needed: Help Plan Walk to Stop Violence Against Women

2013 Spring Walk Planning Committee Members

Georgia Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women

Volunteers needed from Feb. 1 to May 18 for the Planning Committee to:

• Prepare for the event on the day of the walk in Piedmont Park
• Identify sponsors
• Solicit donations to sponsor the t-shirt as well as in-kind donations (e.g.- protein bars, etc)
• Solicit donations for the infrastructure (e.g. - tents for face painting)
• Market the event

Telephone Operators

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Volunteer Need: answer calls and take pledges from GPB viewers and listeners during the GPB’s television membership campaign in March or radio membership campaign in April. GPB volunteers will receive a catered meal provided by Carole Parks Catering Company, free parking and training! 

How Often: flexible, one time or several times during March and April

Adoption Center Manager

Furkids, Inc. at 650 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE

Volunteer Need: The adoption center manager trains new volunteers, maintains food and supply inventory and more.

How Often: flexible

Certified Speech/Physical/Occupational Therapists

GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta Down Syndrome Awareness Center, 549 Amsterdam Ave.

Volunteer Need: help create occupational therapy lesson plans that address fine motor and sensory skills and use your expertise to lead a one-hour class with the kids and their parents

How Often: flexible

Artemis Guild of Young Professionals

Fernbank Museum of Natural History at 767 Clifton Road NE

Volunteer Need: Attend monthly meetings and help to plan Fernbank's annual fundraiser, Lost Oasis. Join a Planning Committee: Marketing, Silent Auction, Corporate Sponsorship, Patron Sponsorship or Logistics.

How Often: once a month

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