"Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in."
- Marjorie Moore

There's No Better Time To Volunteer

Hands On Ogeechee officially began the spring season of service on March 31, Cesar Chavez Day. April is full of many great opportunities to get involved in volunteering. Many of the events are listed in the menu to the left. Stay tuned for the details on our 2nd Anniversary Party on April 25th as well!

If you or your group is interested in volunteering for any of the available opportunities, please email volunteer [ at ] handsonogeechee.net or phone 912-481-5148. Volunteer Leaders are also needed to help manage the upcoming events. If you are interested in helping to coordinate a project, please email leaders [ at ] handsonogeechee.net.

Kudos

Thanks to the many great volunteers who supported the Children's Water Festival and ArtsFest '08, both held at Georgia Southern University.

Get Involved

Based in Statesboro, Hands On Ogeechee (HOO) serves as a premiere hub for volunteer activity and community building in Southeast Georgia. As a volunteer and civic action center, HOO, its volunteer members and community partners will help people to be the change they want to see in their communities.

Volunteer Leaders Wanted

Ready to take on a leadership role and create positive change in your community? Hands On Ogeechee is looking for individuals to help develop and implement our education programs, community service projects, and special events. If you are interested in the opportunity to join our leadership team, email leaders [at] handsonogeechee.net today.

Project & Program Leaders (PLs) commit to day-of-event management of our service activities and are the point of contact for volunteers and program participants and guests.

Project & Program Coordinators (PCs) take on a more long-term role and additional responsibility in developing and managing our service activities from start to finish. PCs may be charged with: recruiting, orienting and training volunteers, PLs and Task Leaders; serving as the liaison to our Community Partners such as Agencies, Businesses, and Donors; project/program design, management and evaluation; and creating the overall success of our activities. Internship and other service-learning or academic credit may result from serving as a PC.

Kids Care Clubs | After School Activities for Kindergarten-5th Grades
» Kids Care Clubs (K-2) Project Coordinator
» Kids Care Clubs (3-5) Project Coordinator
» Kids Care Clubs (K-2) Project Leaders (multiple leadership positions)
» Kids Care Clubs (3-5) Project Leaders (multiple leadership positions)

Kids Care Clubs | School Time Activities for 6th-8th Grades
» Kids Care Clubs 6-8 Project Coordinator
» Kids Care Clubs 6-8 Project Leaders (multiple leadership positions)

Youth Action Centers | 21st Century Leaders 9th-12th Grade Activities
» Youth Empowerment/Leadership Program Coordinator
» Teen Project Leaders (multiple leadership positions)

Program Development Team
» Citizen Academy Program Coordinator - Community Cinema
» Citizen Academy Program Coordinator - TeamWorks: Singles in Service
» Citizen Academy Program Coordinator - TeamWorks: The Philanthropist
» Citizen Academy Program Coordinator - TeamWorks: Teens in Action
» Hands @ Work Program Coordinator (Workplace Volunteering Initiatives)
» WisdomWorks Program Coordinator
(Boomers/Retiree/Aging Volunteer Initiatives)
» Youth & Family Activities Coordinator (Evening & Weekend Activities)

One-Time & Ongoing Leadership Opportunities
» Service Project Leaders/Coordinators
» Educational Program Leaders/Coordinators
» Special Event Coordinators/Task Leaders

Signature Events & Seasons of Service
» MLK, Jr. Weekend of Service - January
» Read Across America Day - March
» Cesar Chavez Day of Service - March
» Earth Day - April
» National Volunteer Week - April
(includes National & Global Youth Service Day + Join Hands Day)

Virtual Volunteering Opportunities

Hands On Ogeechee is preparing for another Donation Drive to benefit local agencies. Collect donated items from friends and family such as clothes, ink & toner cartridges, old cell phones and other electronics, as well as books. Contact us on how you can support the Donation Drive.

Volunteer Wish List

• Design and construct a road sign match the current welcome signage at the Outreach Center for the Annex Building.
• Design and construct recycling collection bins for restaurant use
• Sell contest tickets for the Hands On Ogeechee "Lunch for a Month" drawing