What’s Good this September
Fall is starting to set in, but the do-good opportunities are still out there before the cold weather sets in!
It might be time to say goodbye to summer, but the volunteer opportunities aren’t going anywhere! Add some fun to your fall with these great events. We’re back with our monthly “What’s GOOD?” series, giving you a rundown of other volunteer opportunities besides our regularly scheduled events. If you’re missing a Community Bucket event this September, or if you just need more volunteering in your life, we’ve got you covered. All you need to do is contact the organization or show up (details for each are included below). You can even invite other CB-ers to go with you, but you don’t need to register through us to attend.
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Here’s our pick for fun ways to do more good this September:
Volunteer Events
Mad Housers
- Where: Warehouse behind the house at 2175 Worthern Ave #B, Atlanta GA 30311
- Plan Ahead: Wear dirty-able clothes, long pants, and closed-toe shoes
- Learn More: calendar and directions
- What: Building huts for folks who are homeless
- When: 9 am – 1 pm, Sunday September 27
- Questions: E-mail madhousers@madhousers.org
Medshare
- What: Sorting critically needed medical supplies for under-served hospitals and clinics in need worldwide
- When: 1 pm – 4 pm, Saturday, September 26th
- Where: MedShare, 3240 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, GA 30034
- Sign up: here
Arabia Mountain Heritage Area
- What: Your State Parks Day and Ice Cream Thank You Event!
- When: 9 am – 2 pm, Saturday, September 26th
- Where: Panola Mountain State Park: Alexander Lakes Parking Area, 835 Flat Bridge Road Southwest, Stockbridge, GA 30281
- More Information: Join one of the biggest volunteer events of the year at Panola Mountain State Park! We’re celebrating Your State Parks Day and National Public Lands Day so we’ve set up several exciting volunteer projects for you. Throughout the park you can help by cleaning up rivers and lakes, removing non-native plants, and restoring native grassland by planting wildflowers.
- Volunteer Perks: Free parking, free picnic lunch, ice cream dessert, exclusive shirt, music and yard games
- Details: Dress for the weather and bring work gloves (if you have them), water, bug spray, and snacks
- RSVP: here
Mad Housers
- What: Building huts for folks who are homeless
- When: 9 am – 1 pm, Sunday, August 23
- Where: Warehouse behind the house at 2175 Worthern Ave #B, Atlanta GA 30311
- Plan Ahead: Wear dirty-able clothes, long pants, and closed-toe shoes
- Learn More: calendar and directions
- Questions: E-mail madhousers@madhousers.org
Social Events, & Fundraisers
The Dress Project
- What: The Dress Project is collecting like-new bridal, bridesmaid, and formal dresses. These dresses are resold to provide educational opportunities for young girls in Africa.
- Get Involved:
- “Like” The Dress Project on Facebook
- Host a Dress Party
- Appoint your home/business a Dress Drop location
- Drop of Dresses at Chattahoochee Coffee Company’s Westside Location
- Learn More: http://thedressproject.org/