Hands on Atlanta
384 Northyards Blvd, Suite 190, Atlanta, 30313
(404) 979-2800 · more numbers below
Hands On Atlanta connects people with volunteer projects at nonprofits and schools across metro Atlanta. You make a free account, pick a project, and sign up. They also run youth, AmeriCorps, leadership, and food-pantry support programs, and they give volunteers a certificate for court-ordered or required service hours.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- One time or drop in, A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- When
- WeekendsFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), Events, Outdoors, From homeFrom the description, not confirmed
- Groups welcome
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Court-ordered service hours accepted
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Create a free account on the Hands On Atlanta volunteer portal, then browse and register for projects.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 10
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Civic Leadership ProgramProgram
A leadership program where volunteers become Civic Fellows. Each Fellow supports a partner nonprofit or school and organizes at least one volunteer project a month. Fellows also attend monthly workshops and raise at least $750 for Hands On Atlanta.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
Corporate and Team ServiceService
Hands On Atlanta helps companies and groups organize group volunteer placements, activations, and sponsored days of service.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
DiscoveryProgram
A Saturday enrichment program for K-5 students at Title I schools. It offers science, technology, arts, and math activities, lessons about feelings and relationships, and health and fitness. Community volunteers lead the sessions.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorpsProgram
A 10-month, full-time AmeriCorps service term in metro Atlanta schools and nonprofits. Members tutor, coach, and mentor students and help coordinate volunteers. Members get a monthly living allowance and other benefits.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Hands On HungerProgram
Hands On Atlanta works with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help food pantries bring in and manage volunteers. Pantry staff get training and resources in groups called cohorts. People can volunteer with pantries and other food partners.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Mandatory or Court-Ordered Service HoursService
Helps people finish required or court-ordered community service. You serve at approved projects, and then you download a certificate of your verified hours from your account.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Nonprofit PartnershipService
Nonprofits can apply to become partners. Partners can post volunteer projects, recruit volunteers, and get training and volunteer management help. The application window is closed and reopens on February 1, 2027.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Volunteer Opportunity CalendarService
An online calendar of volunteer projects with nonprofit partners and schools. You make a free account, search by date, cause, or place, and sign up.
Events 2
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
MLK Days of Service
Annual January event
Hands On Atlanta supports a large annual MLK service effort with volunteer projects and community events.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Days of Service (Hands On Atlanta Week, MLK Days, 9/11 Day)
Date not announced
Big annual volunteer events. They include Hands On Atlanta Week, MLK Days of Service, and the 9/11 Day of Service. The most recent Hands On Atlanta Week ran October 4 to 11, 2026.
Past events (4)
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
Hands On Atlanta Warehouse Event Prep
Wed, Jul 22
Volunteers work with Hands On Atlanta staff to inventory and pack items for a STEAM kit build.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
Day in the Dirt with Piedmont Park Conservancy
Wed, Jul 15
Volunteers help with landscaping, conservation, weeding, invasive plant removal, pruning, mulching, and planting at Piedmont Park.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
Food and Clothing Closet with Atlanta Inner-City Ministry
Tue, Jul 14
Volunteers sort and organize donated food and clothing, pack items for distribution, prepare the space, and help with intake and distribution.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
AgLanta Whitehall Terrace Community Garden Volunteer Day
Tue, Jul 14
Volunteers help grow fresh food and maintain a community garden through planting, watering, harvesting, weeding, mulching, composting, pruning, and cleanup.
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