Since 1900, Hope Atlanta has been committed to permanently transforming lives and communities by ending homelessness. We welcome volunteers from corporations, civic, social, and professional organizations, colleges, families, and community members — as individuals or groups — to come alongside us in advancing this mission. Join us!
Our volunteer experiences are community-driven and essential to our continued success in serving neighbors in need. Through hands-on service opportunities, every volunteer plays a vital role in helping us deliver critical support and resources to the 6,500 clients we serve each year.
As Hope Atlanta’s signature volunteer opportunity, our donor-fed, volunteer-led kitchen brings the community together to prepare and serve nutritious meals to women, children, and clients experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers assist with meal prep, guest service, food safety, pantry organization, and kitchen cleanup while creating a warm and welcoming dining experience.
Help ensure the Community Outreach Center kitchen runs efficiently by receiving and storing food donations, managing inventory, organizing supplies, assisting with deep cleaning, and supporting meal planning efforts. This role helps maintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked environment for the meals prepared by the kitchen.
Assist in keeping Hope Atlanta’s donation area organized and client-ready by sorting, recording, and stocking essential food, hygiene, and household items. Your hands-on support ensures thousands of individuals and families can quickly access the resources they need.
Be part of a special improvement project focused on refreshing Hope Atlanta’s Client Resource Area through cleaning, organizing, shelving assembly, and pantry restocking. From February-April 2026, volunteers help create a more welcoming, efficient space that enhances the client experience.
Our administrative volunteers play a vital behind-the-scenes role in supporting Hope Atlanta’s Community Engagement Team through resource research, inventory management, filing, data organization, and other essential operational tasks. Their dedication strengthens our Programs Team’s ability to provide critical support and resources to the clients we serve.
Mobilize your coworkers, organization, or friends to organize donation drives or assemble essential item kits complete with handwritten notes of encouragement.
Contact the Community Engagement Team at volunteer@hopeatlanta.org to learn how you can lead your group in hosting a successful donation drive or kit build.
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If you have questions or want to volunteer as a group, contact us.
Volunteer opportunities primarily take place Tuesday through Friday during regular business hours at Hope Atlanta’s main office in Midtown, with select Saturday opportunities offered throughout the year. Additional opportunities, availability and scheduling may vary based on program needs, so we encourage volunteers to view current opportunities at volunteer.hopeatlanta.org or contact the Community Engagement Team at volunteer@hopeatlanta.org for the most up-to-date information.
Hope Atlanta’s main office and satellite locations are closed in observance of select holidays, and volunteer activities do not take place on those days. Historically, this includes Good Friday, Juneteenth, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Youth ages 14–17 are welcome with a parent or guardian present during their volunteer experience to support and participate with them.
Yes! We can verify hours for school, college credit, work, and civic/service organizations. Let our team know when you arrive to volunteer and we will provide you with a verification letter (or electronic verification through online portals when available). Note: court-mandated service hours are not verified as of January 1, 2025.
Please contact Hope Atlanta’s Community Engagement Team at volunteer@hopeatlanta.org with your preferred volunteer opportunity, service timeframe, and estimated group size. Our team will follow up with availability and next steps to help coordinate your experience.
Volunteer tasks vary, but we recommend comfortable, breathable clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes or flats. For kitchen or active service roles, please tie back long hair and dress for hands-on activities.
We also encourage volunteers to wear company, school, or organization attire to proudly represent the group you’re serving with. If you’re volunteering as an individual, feel free to wear your collegiate or company gear — we love seeing our community show up and show pride!
Yes. Free parking is available for all Hope Atlanta volunteers serving at our main office in Midtown. Once you register for a volunteer opportunity, the Community Engagement Team will provide detailed arrival and parking information prior to your service date.
We’re excited to have you serve with us! Individuals can view available opportunities and register directly at volunteer.hopeatlanta.org.
If you’re coordinating a group, please email your inquiry to volunteer@hopeatlanta.org with your preferred opportunity, timeframe, and estimated group size, and our Community Engagement Team will follow up with next steps.
We love that you’re thinking beyond your service day! If you or your group would like to deepen your impact by donating essential items to support Hope Atlanta clients, please contact Sarina Marsh, Director of Community Engagement, at smarsh@hopeatlanta.org to learn about our most current donation needs and how you can help.
