connecting North River families and friends with serving opportunities
in our community that encourage and support our neighbors in need
North River Chapter
Volunteer Opportunities
YOUTH VILLAGES BIRTHDAY HEROES
Join us for an afternoon of celebration with children residing at Youth Villages, a highly respected, comprehensive treatment program for 120+ children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges due to childhood trauma. Celebrating birthdays together at these events is the highlight of the month for every child!
Currently we have two Birthday Hero teams hosting three parties for approximately 40 children, one for the younger elementary boys, one for the upper elementary age boys and one for the girls at Janie’s House on the campus of Youth Villages -- so please join the team! Youth Village requires all Birthday Hero volunteers to be at least 18 years old and attend a 2-hour orientation session.
Location: 4685 Dorsett Shoals Road, Douglasville, GA.
BASEBALL BUDDIES
This program pairs volunteers 1:1 with children with disabilities as they play a game of baseball, while the players' parents get to sit in the stands and enjoy watching their children play. All North River volunteers together will be paired with one team and join them for their games. Games will take place between the hours of 9:30-12:30 (times will vary) and last approximately one hour. This is a wonderful serving opportunity that is fun for everyone!
MISSION 1:27
ADVENTURE CENTERS
Mission 1:27 is a Bible-based after-school program for elementary school children located within five Walton apartment complexes throughout the Marietta area. Share fun devotionals, games, and activities every month at two Marietta locations (Walton Ridge Center on Cobb Parkway and Ridenour Center on Barrett Parkway). Volunteer time is about 1.5 hours, usually starting at about 3 pm. Times can vary. There are also limited “in-person“ volunteer opportunities for reading and math help and sharing skills like sports, music, and arts and crafts. Monthly Care cards and specific donations are often needed!
BOOKS FOR AFRICA
Click here to sign up for a sort-and-pack shift!
Books For Africa collects, organizes, and regularly ships hundreds of thousands of high-quality books to countries throughout the continent of Africa every year!
Volunteers are needed to help sort and pack books for 2-hour time shifts:
Monday - Friday: 9-11 am or 1-3 pm
Volunteers must pre-register via the website and participate in a brief orientation at the beginning of the shift. (No walk-in volunteers). Groups of 16 can serve together. The minimum age is 14 years.
YES! PROGRAM NEIGHBORHOOD PANTRY NIGHT
CARE MINISTRY
(CARE PACKS & CARE CARDS)
