Category: Volunteer Opportunities

Ukraine Relief Program

Relief Fund Created for Students from Ukraine

In addition to supporting current students, the resources generated will support displaced scholars and welcome them to join the Georgia Tech community.
Ukrainian flag

Ukrainian flag

Mar 21, 2022 — Atlanta, GA

The war in Ukraine is having devastating effects on the nation, its people, and its economy. Many of these effects will be long-lasting regardless of the war’s length or outcome. Similarly, students from neighboring countries, including Russia, Moldova, Estonia, Romania, Poland, Belarus, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia and others in the region, are facing economic hardship as their countries are stressed by millions of refugees and the threat of additional uncertainties to their independence and stability.

Many students and faculty at Ukrainian universities are unable to continue their studies or their work. As part of its mission to improve the human condition, Georgia Tech would like to host a number of students to complete their degrees as well as faculty in need of a temporary university home.

The Office of Development is leading a fundraising initiative to support the approximately 80 current Georgia Tech students from Ukraine and neighboring countries. While these students will be the top priority, we also want to generate resources to support displaced scholars and welcome them to join the Tech community.

We estimate an urgent need of between $3 and $4 million in current, expendable funds, which will be administered through the Office of International Education. After four years, any funds not used for the purpose described will be allocated to a fund to support the ongoing emergency needs of international students.

To donate to the Ukraine Student and Faculty Relief Fund, click here.

For more information email Marta Garcia at marta.garcia@gatech.edu.

Dinner Service at My Sister’s House

Description

Looking for a way to support food security in our community? Help serve dinner at My Sister’s House (921 Howell Mill Road NW), an overnight shelter serving women and children, Wednesday, February 9th.

Volunteers will help cook, greet clients, and clean up at the evening meal 4:30-6:30pm. Any volunteers should please plan to wear a mask, closed toe shoes, long pants, and shirts with sleeves. Volunteers will be asked via email to provide a copy of their Covid-19 vaccination information 3 days prior to the event. Transportation to and from My Sister’s House via Uber or Lyft will be reimbursed for Grand Challenges staff, students, and alumni volunteering.

Atlanta Mission welcomes volunteers of all faiths, but is affiliated with the Christian church. Some orientation videos may reference religion and some staff may choose to pray before serving the evening meal. If you are not comfortable with these references and would prefer to volunteer with an alternate organization, please reach out to Madison Reddic at mreddic3@gatech.edu to coordinate an alternate volunteer opportunity.

All interested volunteers must sign up for the February 9th evening shift at: https://atlantamission.volunteerhub.com/event/7a5c0773-f51c-4467-b7e8-91a31d541ccc and RSVP on Engage below. If you have not volunteered with Atlanta Mission before, you will be prompted to create a profile. Spots are limited–sign up today!

Please plan to leave campus at 4pm so that our group can sign in and be given instructions together.

For any further questions or interest in future meal service shifts, please contact Madison Reddic at mreddic3@gatech.edu .

Volunteer with Atlanta Community Food Bank!

Did you know 1 in 6 Georgians are facing hunger today? Let’s do something about it!

Join Grand Challenges February 4th, 8:20AM-11:30AM at the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s brand new warehouse, the Hunger Action Center (3400 North Desert Dr Atlanta, GA 30344)! As a Hunger Action Center volunteer you may assist with tasks such as sorting and packing recently donated food, repackaging produce or grains for families, or boxing non-perishable items for seniors across Atlanta.

Any volunteers should please plan to wear a mask and closed toe shoes. Volunteers will be asked via email to provide a copy/evidence of their Covid-19 vaccination information at the start of the event. Transportation to and from the Hunger Action Center via Uber or Lyft will be reimbursed for Grand Challenges staff, students, and alumni volunteering.

All interested volunteers must sign up for the February 1st “Hunger Action Center (Morning)” shift at: https://acfb.volunteerhub.com/eventregistrationwizard/complete and RSVP on Engage below. If you have not volunteered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank before, you will be prompted to create a profile. Spots are limited–sign up today!

Please plan to leave campus at 7:50AM so that our group can sign in and be given instructions together.

For any further questions or interest in future service events, please contact Madison Reddic at mreddic3@gatech.edu .

Volunteer Reminders from the Atlanta Community Food Bank:

**Out of an abundance of caution, the Atlanta Community Food Bank will be requiring proof of vaccination upon arrival for your volunteer shift.**

    • Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes are always required, with sneakers or work boots recommended. Unfortunately, any volunteer wearing shoes that do not completely cover the foot will not be allowed to participate.
    • Age Requirement: The Hunger Action Center requires volunteers to be 18 or older.
    • Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your shift to allow time to check in.
    • Food Rules:  Donated food and product cannot be consumed or removed from the facility.  Bottled water is provided during the shift; however, space will not be provided for volunteers to consume outside food or snacks.
    • Safety: As we continue to assess the safety for the Atlanta Community Food Bank and our community, we will be requiring temperature checks, face masks, and social distancing for the entirety of your volunteer shift.

RSVP HERE