Help Needed: Clubhouse Buddies, Compost Demos

The following are local organizations' needs for volunteers or donations.

The opportunities are in Stone Mountain and metro Atlanta areas nearby, such as Lithonia, Clarkston and Lilburn.

If your organization would like to be included, please e-mail the information to: Leslie.Johnson@patch.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering, side by side: in the city of Stone Mountain as quite a number of volunteer opportunities, including clubhouse buddies, event planner/assistant, cook, gardening, exercise facilitator and much more. Learn more about Side by Side volunteer opportunities and to submit an application.

Have a heart for ART? There are quite a few options available at different times of day if you'd like to volunteer at : ushering at theatre productions, working the bar, hosting, and even bringing your corporate know-how to the table by becoming a board member.

Fill out the ART Station volunteer form here.

Science Helpers: Fernbank Science Center has been in the news a lot lately as the . The board said , but it could still use some help. Areas such as its compost demonstration site and mini-gardens, and the observatory need volunteers. E-mail Mary Larsen about how you can help, or give her a call at 678-874-7116.

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Donate to the Clubhouse: Learn about Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse's giving opportunities here.

Give back at SACC: Help support the efforts of the Somali American Community Center in Clarkston (SACC), including recreational, educational, vocational and social activities. Here's where to make a donation to SACC; ask about SACC volunteer opportunities here.

Food and litter: needs donations of good quality canned kitten food and non-clumping litter. Bring them by 845 Camp Rd, Decatur GA 30032.

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