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As of August 30th, 2021, the Virtual Volunteer program is currently paused.
For more information or for specific inquires please email volunteers@
For more than 130 years, members of our community have helped make our mission possible by generously sharing their time, talents and resources.
We have individual and group volunteers who support us in our centers, working directly with our children and staff, helping us staff special events, or lending a hand with other projects.
Adopt-A-Center – all year
Adopt the center of your choice. Quarterly volunteering; know the children and families, and help with center-specific projects and requests.
Spring Service Day – half day or full day
Help make early childhood education sparkle! Your group of 10 to 30 people may choose a half day or full day. Activities include yard work, playground spruce, and other center-specific requests. Available at all 14 locations.
Read to Me – Wednesdays, 9am – 11am
Inspire a love of learning by reading to a class and serving as a classroom assistant! Activities follow the teacher’s day plan. Available at all 14 locations.
Teach a Life Skills Workshop – all year
As a part of Sheltering Arms’ supportive family services, professionals
from our partners provide various workshops, including: financial literacy, health & wellness, employment coaching, and relationship skills. Please lend us your expertise!
Diaper Drive –February 10-March 20 & June 1-July 10
Help make a difference for families dealing with diaper need. Your team, club, place of worship or company may host a drive and deliver donations to the Sheltering Arms center nearest you!
Operation Storybook – TBD
Join us as a volunteer for Sheltering Arms annual Read-A-Thon, kicking off a year
of literacy, learning, and fun for 3,000 infants, toddlers and preschoolers in metro Atlanta. Available at all 14 locations.
Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays – October 1-December 10
Spread some holiday cheer by selecting a Sheltering Arms family to adopt and purchase the items on their wish list. A family profile and a detailed wish list will be provided.
Cocktails & Conversation – April 16
Cocktails & Conversation is Sheltering Arms’ thought leadership forum where community leaders and professionals network and join in a discussion about early childhood education trends that could impact service to the children and families we serve.
Embrace Early & Create the Future Street Party – September 23
Sheltering Arms’ annual gala that brings Atlanta’s corporate, civic and community leaders and organizations together to celebrate the power and promise of quality early childhood education.
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