Celebrate the start of summer by doing even more good in ATL!
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 June, 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.
Questions? Have an event you’d like to feature next month? Contact Emily@CommunityBucket.com and we’ll gladly give it a shout out right here!
Here’s our pick for fun ways to do more good this June:
Volunteer Events
Friends of Frazier-Rowe Park
- What: Clearing invasive plants and taking care of planted areas
- When: 9 am – 12, Saturday June 13
- Where: 2886 Lavista Rd, Decatur GA 30033 (Next to Sprig Restaurant)
- More Info: Wear closed toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Contact Tom Branch (tombranch@mindspring.com or 404-375-2454)
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK)
- What: 13th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival
- When: 6:30 am – 3:30 pm, Saturday June 13th
- Details: Many volunteer options to choose from. Volunteers can pick one shift or sign up all day.
- Learn More: CRK Website
- Register: here
The Wylde Center
- What: Planting, digging, weeding and mulching for Decatur’s biggest sustainable gardening project
- When: 9 am – 12, Saturday June 20
- Where: Edgewood Garden 1503 Hardee Street, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Plan Ahead: Wear garden appropriate clothing, bring water, use sunscreen and bug spray. Check the calendar before arriving for cancellations and changes: Wylde Center
Trees Atlanta
- What: Saturday tree projects
- When: 9 am -12 every Saturday
- Learn More & Sign Up: Trees Atlanta
Social Events, Races, & Fundraisers
Concrete Jungle
- Only a few days left to give to their “More Fruit For ATL” campaign. Any amount helps. Click here to donate.
Midtown Assistance Center
- What: Midtown Race for MAC 5K Walk/Run
- Where: Piedmont Park
- When: 8:30 am Saturday, June 13
- Register: $30 here
- Discount Code: RACEFORMAC5K15
- More Info: 100% of proceeds go to providing client services and these are the same families we sponsor for Christmas presents each year MAC
Oakland Cemetery
- What: Tunes from the Tombs music festival benefiting Historic Oakland Cemetery
- Where: Oakland Cemetery (248 Oakland Ave, Atlanta GA 30312)
- When: 1 – 8 pm, Saturday June 13
- Buy Tickets: $15 in advance on sale here
- Learn More: Tunes from the Tombs
Lifecycle Building Center
- What: Summer material reuse celebration and silent auction
- Where: Sweetwater Brewery
- When: 6 – 9 pm, Thursday June 25
- Buy Tickets: $30 on sale here
- Learn More: http://www.lifecyclebuildingcenter.org/
Wylde Center
- What: Beer in the Garden Fundraiser
- Where: 435 Oakview Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
- When: 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Saturday June 27
- Buy Tickets: $40 on sale here
- Or Volunteer: free sign up here
- Learn More: http://wyldecenter.org/beer-garden/
Special Opportunity with Camp Twin Lakes
Camp Twin Lakes is looking for counselors (especially male) to volunteer for week long camps at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute in Warm Springs, GA. If interested, please use the link for a specific camp below to learn more.
- Blaze Sports Camp
- When: June 6-12
- What: Camp counselor for a multi-sport camp for children ages 7-17 with physical disabilities
- Learn More: gsharp@blazesports.org or 404-270-2034
- Kids Serve II Camp
- When: June 20-26
- What: Camp counselor for traditional summer camp program for children ages 7-17 of military parents
- Learn More: Kids Serve II
- Kids of Fallen Soldiers Camp
- When: July 4-10
- What: Camp counselor for traditional summer camp program for children age 7-17 who have lost a parent or sibling during military service
- Learn More: Kids of Fallen Soldiers