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Mothers & More

Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. They address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.

Activities

Bi-Weekly Meetings: Join us for exciting topics and great discussions.

Mom's Night Out: Spend a fun, relaxing night out with your fellow Mothers & More members.

Dinner Club: A night on the town to try out a new restaurant.

Couples Night Out: Get to know your husband again and have a wonderful evening without interruptions.

Mommy & Me Suppers: A potluck supper for you and your children, held in members' homes.

Park Play & Pool Play: Group play for children of all ages once a week.

Family Fun Swim: Get the whole family together once a month in the summer for a splashing good time.

Seasoned Moms: For moms feeling slightly seasoned, well done or burnt. We will present topics that focus on the needs of slightly older children.

Field Trips: Join up with other members and their children once a month for a fun outing. Previous trips have included the zoo and a pumpkin patch.

Family Field Trips: A chance to get everyone together for fun group events.

Moms Getaway Weekend: Occurs twice each year. A wonderful opportunity to have a relaxing weekend away with the girls!

Community Outreach: Activities organized to help give back to the community.

Issues & Advocacy: Special projects that focus on the needs of all moms.

Group Play: Fun for you and your child!

Contact:

· Mother’s & More

National Headquarters

P.O. Box 31

Elmhurst , IL 60126

(630) 941-3553

(630) 941-3551 FAX

NationalOffice@MothersandMore.org

~ Cobb County

East Cobb includes:

· East Cobb County , Northwest of Metro Atlanta , Atlanta , Marietta , and Roswell , Georgia .

Contact:

· Bridget King – bridgetandtoddking@comcast.net

Meetings:

· Held on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:30 pm at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church

Location:

· St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church

571 Holt Road NE

Marietta , GA 30068

Map:

· See #1

West Cobb includes:

· Marietta , Kennesaw, Acworth, Dallas , Hiram, and Powder Springs , Georgia .

Contact:

· www.mothersandmore.com

Meetings:

· Held on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm at West Cobb Chiropractic.

Location:

· West Cobb Chiropractic

5041 Dallas Highway, Suite 500

Powder Springs , GA 30127

Map:

· See #2

~ Cherokee County

Woodstock includes:

· Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta , and Woodstock , Georgia .

Contact:

· mandmwoodstock@yahoo.com

Meeting:

· Held the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Lake Kroger, in the upstairs conference room.

Location:

· Kroger

2295 Towne Lake Parkway

Woodstock , GA 30189

(770) 517-2080

Map:

· See #1

YMCA

The Metro Atlanta YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind, and body. YMCA programs, services and activities:

· bring families closer together

· help kids and teens find direction in life

· give adults a place to become healthier and more active

Ways to volunteer:

· Youth Sports Coach

· Adventure Guides Leader

· Kids Need Heroes “Friend-raisers:

· Special Projects Assistant

· Special Events Volunteer

~ Cobb County

Kennesaw:

Location:

· Northwest YMCA

1700 Dennis Kemp Lane

Kennesaw , GA 30152

Contact:

· Phone (770) 423-9622

Fax (770) 423-9242

· Administration

Brent Ewers, Branch Director

brente@ymcacobb.org

Susanne Conlon, Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator

susannec@ymcacobb.org

Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Thursday – 5:00 am to 10:00 pm

Friday – 5:00 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday – 1:00 to 6:00 pm

Facility Closings:

· New Years Day, MLK Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (1/2 day), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve (at 5 pm)

Directions:

· From I-75

Exit at Barrett Parkway heading west

Go through the intersection at Cobb Parkway (Hwy 41)

At the second traffic light, take a right onto Stilesboro Road

Turn right at Zaxby’s onto Dennis Kemp Lane .

Northwest YMCA is on the right, next door to the West Cobb Regional Library.

Map:

· See #1

Marietta : (2 Locations)

Location:

· East Cobb YMCA

1055 East Piedmont Road NE

Marietta , GA 30062

Contact:

· Phone (770) 977-5991

Business Fax (770) 578-2793

Registration Fax (770) 321-6225

Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Thursday – 5:30 am to 10:00 pm

Friday – 5:30 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday – 1:00 to 6:00 pm

Facility Closings:

· New Years Day, MLK Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (1/2 day), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve (at 5 pm)

Directions:

· From I-75

Take Exit 263 and go east

Continue to the exit ramp for Roswell Road (Hwy 120)

Exit and turn right

Continue on Roswell Road to the fifth traffic light

Turn left onto East Piedmont Road

Turn left into East Cobb YMCA a the first traffic light

· From the Roswell area

Go west onto Hwy 120 ( Roswell Road )

Cross Johnson Ferry Road and Old Canton Road

Turn right on East Piedmont Road

Turn left into East Cobb YMCA at the first traffic light

Map:

· See #2

Location:

· Northeast Cobb YMCA

3010 Johnson Ferry Road

Marietta , GA 30062

Contact:

· Phone (678) 569-9622

Fax (678) 507-9622

· Marilyn Patoprsty, Branch Director

marilynp@ymcacobb.org

Linda Jackson, Administrative Support/Volunteer Coordinator

lindaj@ymcacobb.org

Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Friday – 5:00 am to 10:00 pm

Saturday – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Sunday – 12:00 to 8:00 pm

Facility Closings:

· New Years Day, MLK Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (1/2 day), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve (at 5 pm)

Directions:

· From I-75

Take Exit 263 and go east

Continue to the exit ramp for Roswell Road (Hwy 120)

Exit and turn right

Continue on Roswell Road for approximately 5 miles

Turn left at the big intersection onto Johnson Ferry Road

Continue north on Johnson Ferry Road for 3.5 miles

Northeast Cobb YMCA will be on your right, next door to Wal-Mart

· From the Roswell area

Go west on Hwy 120 ( Roswell Road )

Turn right on Johnson Ferry Road

Continue north on Johnson Ferry Road for 3.5 miles

Northeast Cobb YMCA will be on your right, next door to Wal-Mart

Map:

· See #3

~ Cherokee County

Canton :

Location:

· G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA

151 Waleska Street

Canton , GA 30114

Contact:

· Phone (770) 345-9622

Fax (770) 345-5290

· John Hicks, Executive Director

John Moreau, Chief Volunteer Officer

Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Thursday – 5:30 am to 9:30 pm

Friday – 5:30 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday – 1:00 to 6:00 pm

Facility Closings:

· New Years Day, MLK Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (1/2 day), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve (at 5 pm)

Map:

· See #1

Woodstock

Nestled on 220 acres on Lake Allatoona , the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA is a unique facility. The activities at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA are tools used to accomplish the mission and achieve the vision of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities and reinforce the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into all of the programs offered.

Location:

· Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA

201 E. Bells Ferry Road

Woodstock , GA 30189

Contact:

· Phone (770) 591-5820

Fax (770) 591-7054

· Toby Bramblett, Branch Executive tobyb@ymcaatlanta.org

Hours of Operation:

· Facility Hours:

Spring/Fall/Winter:

Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – Dusk

Sunday 12:00 pm – Dusk

Summer:

Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 9:30 pm

Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sunday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

· Office Hours:

Spring/Fall/Winter:

Weekdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Summer:

Weekdays 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Map:

· See #2

Tony’s Gang

The mission of Tony's Gang Foundation, Inc. is to provide friendship, one-on-one companionship, entertainment, and a sense of community for children who are undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and, in doing so, provide respite support for their families.

How can you make a difference? Join a program.

· Buddy Program

Much like a Big Brother, Big Sister program, Buddies enter a child’s life bringing friendship and a chance to get away from it all.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/buddy.htm

· Buddy Bears and Baseball Caps

Tony’s Gang welcomes children to the GANG with their very special "Buddy" Bears and "You’re one of the Gang" baseball caps.

For more information about this program, check out their website.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/bearsandcaps.htm

· Peanuts and Cracker Jacks

Tony’s Gang Peanuts and Cracker Jacks Program helps children and families across the country get out in their own community. Because financial resources are a struggle, Tony’s Gang solicits tickets from companies, individuals, organizations; helping families to get have a new adventure in their city.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/peanuts.htm

· Tell Me a Story

Volunteers spend time reading their favorite story onto audio tape for children who have impaired vision or have lost their sight due to their diseases and related therapies.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/tellmeastory.htm

· Pen Pals

Tony’s Gang writes and offers their friendship to kids who battle life-threatening diseases. These letters are sent to hospitals, clinics, home care programs and hospices across the country.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/penpals.htm

· Heroes Recognition

When times are difficult, we often look to heroes to help us find strength and courage to make it through those challenging times There are many heroes in our community that we could model our lives after. Those heroes are children. Many children struggle everyday just to live. They have cancer or some other life threatening illness. Tony’s Gang, Heroes Recognition puts on a community-wide event called, “In the Company of Heroes”, which is designed to acknowledge the courage of the children in your community who daily battle disease. This event is similar to a sports banquet, awards and gifts are presented to the honorees, but celebrities or community leaders.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/heroes.htm

· Bookworms and Couch Potatoes

Children who battle life-threatening illness often spend hours in clinics and at home with little to do. To make this a little easier for them, Tony’s Gang collects new or almost new books, video tapes, and players, as well as hand held video games and cartridges for the children to help the hours go by quicker. You can donate today.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/worms.htm

· Cozy Quilts and Angel’s Wings

Do you like to sew and want to help others at the same time? You can get involved with Tony’s Gang cozy quilt project that provides a special gesture of comfort at an important time for families.

http://www.tonysgang.com/programs/quilts.htm

Southeast Region Headquarters

Contact:

· Gretchen Lizza

4742 Outlook Way

Marietta , GA 30066

Phone (770)314-9264

info@tonysgang.com

Jaycees

~ Cobb County

The Jaycees is an organization of opportunity for young people ages 21-40. The Jaycees give you the opportunity to meet a group of highly motivated young people, take part in worthwhile projects in the community, and develop your personal skills to advance yourself as a leader.

The membership consists of two types of members: Regular members 21 - 40 and Associate members 18-20 and 41+. We invite all adults 18 and up to come and join us in helping our Community while learning Management and Leadership skills and having fun doing it.

Kennesaw:

Location:

· Train Depot on Cherokee Street in Downtown Kennesaw.

Meetings are the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

Contact:

· Kennesaw Jaycees

P.O. Box 697

Kennesaw , GA 30156

· Kennesawjaycees@hotmail.com

Directions:

· The Kennesaw Train Depot

2828 Cherokee Street

Kennesaw, GA

· Directions from I-75

Take I-75 to exit 273 – Wade Green Road .

If traveling from the North, take a RIGHT.

If traveling from the South, take a LEFT. (Go back over I-75)

Wade Green Road soon turns into Cherokee Street .

Travel approximately one ½ miles until you come to a sharp turn to the right. (A church will be on your right.)

Complete the curve and the depot will be on your left.

If you have crossed the railroad tracks, you have just passed it.

· Directions from Highway 41

Get off Hwy 41 at Hwy 293.

Stay on Hwy 293 until you reach Downtown Kennesaw.

At light in the center of Downtown, turn right onto Cherokee Street .

Cross the train, tracks and the Kennesaw Train Depot will be on the right.

Map:

· See #1

Marietta :

Location:

· 262 Church Street in the Square of Marietta

Meetings are held the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month.

Contact:

· 262 Church Street

Marietta , GA 30060

· Luce Moore, President of Marietta Jaycees

president@mariettajaycees.org

Map:

· See #2

~ Cherokee County

Woodstock :

Location:

· Woodstock Jaycee Hall

Meetings are held on the 1^st Tuesday and 3^rd Thursday every month at 7:00 pm.

Contact:

· Woodstock Jaycees

216 Rope Mill Road

Woodstock , GA 30188

· Phone (770) 926-8336

1-800-Jaycees

Directions:

· From 575

Take 575 North to Exit 8.

Turn right on Towne Lake Parkway and follow to Hwy 5. ( Main Street )

Turn left on Main Street to Rope Mill Road . (Small left fork by railroad tracks.)

The Woodstock Jaycees Community Center is a ¼ mile on the right.

Map:

· See #1

Humane Society

Types of Volunteers

· Activity Center Volunteer:

Volunteers are needed to help in all areas during regular working hours.

From 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Clean cat cages, groom, feed, water, wash dishes, do laundry, dust, sweep, and exercise the special animals.

Yard work is also needed.

From 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Answer phones, help walk-in customers, and do computer data entry.

· Banks:

Banks can be placed in just about any business. You can help find new locations and change banks out on a regular basis.

· Education Committee:

Help present educational programs to youth in elementary and middle schools, day care centers, girl/boy scout troops and other youth organizations.

· Fundraising Committee:

Help with special annual fundraisers; the golf tournament, yard sales, and silent auction.

· Mailing Committee:

Newsletters are mailed out two or three times a year. This requires putting labels on envelopes, stuffing and adding postage.

· Office Committee:

Volunteers are needed at the facility to help answer phones, input information into the computer, or help unite lost pets with their families. There is also paperwork, counseling, education and interaction with potential adopters.

· Volunteer Staffing Committee:

This is for someone that does not have a lot of time, but wants to help. These people call volunteers to line up workers for special projects. This would be for one day events like “Flea Market”, 4^th of July Parade, Silent Auction, Gift Wrap fundraisers, and mailouts.

· Transportation of Pets:

Need assistance to transport pets to and from veterinary appointments.

· Grooming & Socializing:

Pets always enjoy company. If you have to spare, stop by and brush, groom, and socialize with the pets.

~ Cobb County

Founded in 1957, the Humane Society of Cobb County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting and providing humane welfare to the animals of Cobb County . Support primarily by donations and a group of dedicated, caring volunteers, our programs are designed to educate and encourage responsible animal guardianship.

Location:

· 148 Fairground Street SE

Marietta , GA 30060

Contact:

· Phone (770) 428-9882

· Billie McDowell, Volunteer Coordinator

· www.humanecobb.org

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Directions:

· Directions from I-75

Take 75to exit 263 (GA 120 West) toward Marietta /Southern Poly Tech

Merge onto S Marietta Pkwy SE/GA 120 Loop E.

Turn right at the Civic Center onto Fairground Street .

The building is on the left across from Armstrong Street .

The building is between the Cobb Civic Center and Roswell Street .

On one side of the building is World Wide Auto Sales, the other side is Azalea Manor Nursing Home.

If you get to Roswell Street , then you have missed it.

Map:

· See #1

~ Cherokee County

The purpose of the Cherokee County Humane Society is to work with the Animal Shelter, the County Government and other animal groups for the prevention of cruelty to animals and suffering of animals. This includes the reduction of animal overpopulation and publicizing the benefit thereof; to promote responsible pet ownership; foster programs for homeless, neglected and abused animals; to provide humane education to the citizenry and youth; and to foster a healthy relationship between people and animals. The Society shall support shelter operations to insure a high standard of life for all shelter animals, to maximize reclaims, adoptions and foster opportunities and to reduce euthanasia.

Canton :

Location:

· 131 Chattin Drive

Canton , GA 30114

Contact:

· Phone (770) 345-7270

· www.cchumanesociety.org

Map:

· See #1

Woodstock :

Location:

· Cherokee County Humane Society

7146 Big Woods Drive

Woodstock , GA 30189

Contact:

· Phone (770) 928-5115

· www.cchumanesociety.org

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Map:

· See #2

Habitat for Humanity

Cobb County Habitat for Humanity works to build a stronger community by creating affordable housing in partnership with volunteers and responsible families in need.

~ Cobb County

Location:

· Cobb County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

1625 Spring Road SE

Smyrna , GA 30080

Contact:

· Phone (770) 423-7954

Fax (770) 431-4822

Email – info@CobbHabitat.org

John Kerwood, President & CEO

johnkerwood@cobbhabitat.org

Bethany Dreher, Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

bethanydreher@cobbhabitat.org

Hours of Operation:

· Office Hours

Monday – Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Directions:

· Located a few miles from I-75/I-285 and Cobb Parkway intersection

· From Downtown Atlanta

Take I-75 North toward Chattanooga .

Take exit 259B for I-285 West and stay in the lane for Cobb Parkway exit, following the sign for Spring Road.

Turn right onto Cobb Parkway .

Turn left onto Spring Road (by the Lexus dealership) and go two miles on Spring Road.

The office is the next driveway after the Dairy Queen, on the right-hand side.

Map:

· See #1

~ Cherokee County

Volunteers can help build, assist in the office, work in the Resale Store, serve on committees, and help with special projects that benefit the organization.

Location:

· Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity

551-B Marietta Road

Canton , GA 30114

Contact:

· Office

Phone (770) 345-1879

· Resale Store

Phone (770) 345-1024

· info@CherokeeHabitat.org

Map:

· See #1

Cobb Trees

Mission

Promoting stewardship of our communities through litter prevention, beautification, recycling and environmental education.

Location:

· 1897 County Services Pkwy

Marietta , GA 30008

Meeting Location for General Public:

· Monthly board meetings

Held the 1^st Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Meet at the Cobb County Water Department, in the large meeting room.

· Water Lab Building

660 South Cobb Drive

Marietta , GA 30060

Contact:

· Phone (770) 528-1135

Fax Gwen Baldwin, Coordinator (770) 528-2504

· keepcobbeautiful@cobbcounty.org

Map:

· See #1

Young Life

Young Life is a non-profit organization committed to making an impact on kids' lives and preparing them for the future. Young Life staff and leaders are caring adults who strive to build positive relationships with all teenagers everywhere.

~ Cobb County

Location:

· 1675 Lower Roswell Road

Marietta , GA 30068

Contact:

· Young Life Marietta-Cobb County

P.O. Box 935

Marietta , GA 30061

· Phone (770) 579-8232

Fax (770) 579-8231

Map

· See #1

~ Cherokee County

Location:

· 231 Arnold Mill Road Ste 300

Woodstock , GA 30188

Contact:

· Phone (770) 9226-1810

· www.Cherokee.younglife.org

Map:

· See #1

Cobb Senior Services

~ Cobb County

Contact:

· Volunteer line: (770) 528-5381

· Shelia Perkins, Volunteer Coordinator

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Ways to volunteer:

· Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need.

MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding principle to which it subscribes is to help those men and women who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk.

Meals-On-Wheels and other senior meal delivery or non-profit congregate meal programs provide meals to millions of seniors throughout the United States . Through such programs, seniors who could not or would not otherwise eat properly are provided with services that help them live a healthy and enjoyable life.

· Helping at the centers with events

· Administrative duties

Administrative Office:

32 N Fairground Street

Marietta , GA 30060

For Information & Referral

Phone (770) 528-5364

Administrative Office

Phone (770) 528-5355

Fax (770) 528-5378

Pamela K. Breeden, Director

pam.breeden@cobbcounty.org

Map:

· See #1

Facilities in the Area:

Marietta :

Location:

· 32 N Fairground Street

Marietta , GA 30060

Contact:

· Marietta Neighborhood Center

Phone (770) 528-2515

Hours of Operation:

· Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Map:

· See #1

Location:

· East Cobb Multi-Purpose Center

3332 Sandy Plains Road

Marietta , GA 30066

Contact:

· Phone (770) 509-4900

Fax (770) 509-4912

Hours of Operation:

· Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Activity Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Map:

· See #2

Smyrna

Location:

· Windy Hill Multi-Purpose Center

1885 Roswell Street

Smyrna , GA 30080

Contact:

· Phone (770) 801-5320

Fax (770) 801-5323

Hours of Operation:

· Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Activity Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Map:

· See #3

Location:

· C. Freeman Poole Multi-Purpose Center

4025 South Hurt Road

Smyrna , GA 30082

Contact:

· Phone (770) 801-3400

Fax (770) 801-3409

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Activity Hours:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Map:

· See #4

Location:

· Smyrna Neighborhood Center

884 Church Street

Smyrna , GA 30080

Contact:

· Phone (770) 801 5345

Hours of Operation:

· Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Map:

· See #5

Powder Springs

Location:

· West Cobb Multi-Purpose Center

4915 Dallas Hwy

Powder Springs , GA 30127

Contact:

· Phone (770) 528-8200

Fax (770) 528-8209

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Activity Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Map:

· See #6

Austell

Location:

· Austell Neighborhood Center

5580 Austell Power Springs Road

Austell , GA

Contact:

· Phone (770) 819-3200

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Map:

· See #7

MUST Ministries

www.mustministries.org

Mission :

MUST strives to break the cycle of poverty in the community by assessing individual needs and providing programs and services that can improve the quality of life. Our mission is to provide a place where people of all faiths can come together to live out the true meaning of their faiths by offering a refuge where people in need can find help and hope for themselves and their families.

The MUST Vision…

Is to be an organization where people of all faiths come together responding to God’s challenge to help break the cycle of poverty by ministering to persons in need in our community.

Types of Volunteering:

Clerical/Administrative Volunteer Work:

Clerical Volunteer:

Volunteer would be responsible for general office work for any and all staff. Volunteer may be called on to help with filing, special projects, creation of computer generated reports, doing hand-written thank you notes to donors, etc.

Data entry:

Volunteers with an attention to detail will be entering client and donor information into the Database.

Intake-Receptionist:

Volunteer would greet clients coming to MUST for services. Client would be interviewed, information would be entered into the Pathways computer program system and client would be directed to the appropriate services. Volunteer would be trained to ask questions that would help them identify clients interested in “Project Motivation” who qualify and desire to enter the program. These clients would be referred to the Program.

Telephone-Receptionist:

Volunteer will be responsible for answering the main phone for MUST. Calls will be directed to the appropriate staff person and general questions will be answered. MUST services will be explained and when services are not available, other resources will be offered to the client.

Volunteer Office

Volunteer will assist Volunteer Coordinator with the phone, data entry, statistical information and newsletter.

Interpreter - (Spanish) [ MARIETTA ONLY]

Volunteer will be help interpret for staff, volunteers and clients.

Client Services Volunteer Work

Financial Assistance:

Volunteers would act as a clearing house for requests for financial assistance. Applications would be evaluated and clients would be called. Applicants to receive aid would be given an appointment and volunteers would interview them and complete the appropriate paperwork.

Food Pantry-Bread Room:

Volunteer will pull the card for clients sent to Food Pantry from the Intake Desk. Bread, sweets and food will be distributed as appropriate and recorded on each client’s card. Volunteer will stock the pantry as needed and will re-package food into appropriate packets.

MUSTwear - Clothing Closet:

Volunteers will be responsible for pulling the cards of clients who are sent from Intake the MUSTwear. After clients have chosen their clothing, volunteers will count and mark the cards accordingly. Volunteers will be responsible for sorting, hanging and restocking clothes.

Donation Center

Donation Ambassadors

Volunteer will receive donations and greet donors. Donor information will be entered into the computer and receipts given to the donor. Volunteer will be knowledgeable regarding MUST needs and on-going projects to share with the donors. Volunteer will supervise Community Services workers in the sorting and proper distribution of donations.

Project Motivation

Budget Advisor

Volunteer would meet with clients identified by the Client Advocate who need assistance with budgeting. Volunteer would teach budgeting skills and techniques. Follow up with client would be done as appropriate.

Chaplaincy Program

Lay Chaplain would be available to clients to listen to client concerns about emotional and spiritual needs

Client Advocate - Case Worker

Volunteer would meet with client every other week initially, minimum of one time per month as the client progresses. Volunteer would act as an advocate to client offering resources, encouragement and direction as needed by the client.

Education

Education / Training

Job Coach

The Job Coach’s focus is to ensure job retention. In general, the Job Coach will be available to assist job candidates resolve specific job function issues i.e. flow of work. Additionally, the Job Coach will assist job seekers prepare resumes, cover letters and employment applications as appropriate. The Job Coach will assist job candidates devise job keeping and job advancement strategies. The Job Coach will collaborate with the employment advisor and job developer to ensure job placement. The Job Coach will work with the candidate regularly to help the candidate to excel on the job and advance in one’s career. The Job Coach will support job candidates involved in local and area wide job clubs. The Job Coach will enter appropriate job seeker information into the MUST Pathways Systems.

Job Developer

The Job Developer cultivates relationships with members of the Cobb County employment community for the purpose of identifying work sites that will accept MUST Employment Services referrals. Generally, the Job Developer contacts employers to identify current job openings and employment opportunities for the MUSTWide employment services program. Additionally, the Job Developer will identify local and area job banks, fairs and other job placement resources to assist job seekers find employment. The Job Developer, in cooperation with the Employment Advisor, will assist job seeker’s prepare resumes, applications and cover letters and will provide and offer other job search assistance as deemed appropriate and necessary. The Job Developer will enter appropriate job seeker information into the MUST Pathways System.

Elizabeth Inn [ MARIETTA ONLY]

Case Worker - Elizabeth Inn

Volunteer will one-on-one with client’s in the shelter. Volunteer will follow the client to be sure they are on track with classes and responsibilities. Volunteer will offer resource information as appropriate and offer hope and support to the client.

Childcare

Volunteer will provide childcare to shelter guest’s children while they attend mandatory classes. Childcare will be done in the Women’s section of the shelter.

Classes – Instructor

Volunteer will offer instruction in basic life skills to shelter guests. Classes are in budgeting, relationships, employment skills and goal setting. Volunteer could teach the class or work with clients one-on-one after the class has been taught.

Host

Volunteer will assist staff in the check-in of guests into the shelter. Volunteer may administer breathalizer tests, check paperwork of client, read rules to new clients and assist clients with questions or needs.

Overnighter

Volunteer will primarily be responsible for doing the guests laundry. Volunteer will oversee the shelter during the night, do wake-up calls as requested and assist clients with items they may need.

~ Cobb County

Marietta :

Location:

· 55 Elizabeth Church Road

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Must Marietta

P.O. Box 1717

Marietta , GA 30061

· Phone (770) 427-9862

Fax (110) 423-0446

· Andy Peabody, Program Director EXT. #1108

Pam Gauntner, Volunteer/Client Services, Manager EXT. #1112

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Directions:

· On US Highway 41 ( Cobb Parkway ), Travel 2.7 miles north of the Big Chicken, beside the Highway 5 overpass and Cobb EMC

Map:

· See #1

Smyrna

Location:

· 460 Pat Mell Road

Smyrna , GA

Contact:

· MUST Smyrna

P.O Box 248

Smyrna , GA 30080

· Phone (770) 436-9514

Fax (770) 438-0496

· Susan Williams, Program Director EXT. #2101

Sally Franco, Program Assistant & Volunteer Services EXT. #2102

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Directions:

· Traveling South on South Cobb Drive

Travel South to the intersection of Pat Mell Road .

Turn left onto Pat Mell.

MUST Smyrna is on the right at the corner of Pat Mell and Old Concord Road .

Map:

· See #2

~ Cherokee County

Location:

· 141 B.W. Marietta Street

Canton , GA

Contact:

· Must Cherokee – Mailing address

P.O. Box 1696

Canton , GA 30169

· Phone (770) 479-5397

Fax (770) 479-4502

· Kim Loesing, Program Director EXT. #3101

· Megan Dorris, Volunteer Coordinator EXT. #3103

· Dale Cooper, Operations Manager EXT. #3102

Hours of Operation:

Directions:

· From the North

Take 575 South to exit 16B.

Turn right onto 140 Hwy also called Hickory Flat Highway .

Hwy140/Hickory Flat Hwy dead ends into Marietta Road at traffic light.

Turn right onto Marietta Road , and continue over the railroad tracks.

MUST Cherokee is the next building on the left.

· From the South

Take 575 North to exit 16 stay in the most right/forward lane and proceed to the bottom of the hill.

Turn left onto 140 Hwy/Hickory Flat Hwy.

Hwy 140/Hickory Flat Hwy dead ends into Marietta Road at traffic light.

Turn right onto Marietta Road .

Cross over the railroad tracks and MUST Cherokee is the next building on the left.

Map:

· See #1

Boys & Girls Club of America

Mission :

To provide a quality developmental program which empowers metro Atlanta youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to become productive adults.

Types of volunteering:

Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors, tutors, coaches, art and computer teachers and more.

MENTORING TRACK
Read*Write*Now
In many cases pairing young people who are having difficulty learning to read with a mentor for an hour a week will significantly increase their reading ability. Consider making an eight-week commitment to a Boys & Girls Club member through this program. Instructional material full of helpful hints and fun activities are provided.

Community Basketball League
Consider joining the Leadership Council basketball team. Players meet once a month and challenge a Boys & Girls Club basketball team to a friendly game at the Club's indoor facilities. It is a great way to keep in shape and meet exceptional young people who appreciate the challenge.

Youth of the Year Coach
Youth of the Year are stellar members in their Clubs and communities. They compete for metro Atlanta Youth of the Year honors based on their activities through family, community, school and Club involvement. Additional criteria include essay writing, poise and public speaking.

Youth of the Year candidates prepare vigorously for their competitive speech and personal interview. They need your help to refine their public speaking and interviewing skills. Help the Youth of the Year in your neighborhood prepare for the judging process and celebratory banquet.

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Like most professionals, your time may be limited and regular volunteer commitments may not be possible. Consider volunteering on a case-by-case basis at fund-raising or special program events. Check our e-mail updates for the volunteer opportunity that most appeals to you.

~ Cobb County

Austell

Location:

· Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club

875 Six Flags Drive

Austell , GA 30168

Contact:

· Phone (770) 819-1415

· Pamela Nealey, Executive Director

Mashona Council, Program Director

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday

Office Hours: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Service Hours: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mableton

Location:

· A.W. “Tony” Matthews Boys & Girls Club

785 Fontaine Road SW

Mableton , GA 30059

Contact:

· Phone (770) 944-2697

· Marlon Andrews, Executive Director

Renee Little, Program Director

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday

Office Hours: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Service Hours: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Marietta

Location:

· James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club

529 Manget Street

Marietta , GA 30060

Contact:

· Phone (770) 427-0418

· Sharon Mapp, Executive Director

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday

Office Hours: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Service Hours: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

~ Cherokee County

Location:

· Tippens Elementary School

8 Glenwood Street

Canton , GA 30114

Contact:

· Phone (770) 720-7712

· Jeff Brooks, Executive Director

Tyrone Gates, Program Director

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday

Office Hours 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Service Hours 2:00pm to 8:00 pm

Salvation Army

Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

~ Cobb County

Location:

· 202 Waterman St .

Marietta , GA. 30060

Contact:

· Phone (770) 422-8324

Lynn Campbell

Hours of Operation:

· Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

· Hours vary at Christmas time

Ways to Volunteer:

· Youth Programs

· Christmas Opportunities:

Angel Tree Program (Brings Christmas joy to over 11,000 needy children and senior citizens each year)

Christmas Bell Ringers

· After-school program

· Summer day camp

~ Cherokee County

Location:

· 91 hickory flat hwy

Canton , GA 30114

Contact:

· Phone (770) 720-4316

Carol Casewell, Director

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ways to Volunteer:

· Bring in donations

· Price items

· Tidy store

(All the proceeds of the store goes to funding program for Cherokee County . This is to help the people of Cherokee County with their prescriptions, utilities, and rent.)

SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, INC

~ Cobb County

Mission :

The mission of SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. is to reduce the trauma of child victims and their non-offending caregivers by facilitating a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team approach to intervention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of alleged child sexual and severe physical abuse.

www.Safe-Path.org

Location:

· 2221 Austell Road , Suite B

Marietta , GA 30008

Contact:

· Phone (770) 801-3465

Fax (770) 801-3468

· Leigh Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator

Ways to Volunteering:

· Fundraising Department

· Annual Golf Tournament

· Silent Auction

· Trainings ( mailings, registration table)

· Waiting room (hang out with the kids while they wait)

Requirements:

· Please be committed to organization for at least 6 months

· Please volunteer for 2-3 hours at a time

Map:

· See #1

The Anna Crawford Children’s Center

Mission :

The Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. is a nonprofit, citizen based organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in all its forms.

~ Cherokee County

Location:

· Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc.

824 Santa Fe Trail

Woodstock , GA 30189

Contact:

· Phone (770) 592-9779

Fax (770) 592-0734

· Leigh Brown, Volunteer Coordinator

Hours of Operation:

· Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

(Need some volunteers evening hours)

Map:

· See #1

Cherokee County Arts Council

Mission :

1. To provide the Arts Center with volunteers to assist with performances, exhibits, programs and administrative needs as requested by the staff; and
2. To provide the volunteers with information and insights into arts opportunities both at the Arts Center and in the surrounding communities.

Location:

· 94 North Street

Canton , GA 30114

Contact:

· Phone (770) 704-6244

Fax (770) 704-0290

· www.cherokeearts.org/vita.htm

Hours of operation:

· Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

VITA (Volunteers In The Arts) hold monthly meetings on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.

Ways to volunteer:

· Ushering at concerts and events

· Assisting at some receptions for artists

· Office assistance

Directions:

· From I-575

Take Exit 19 to downtown Canton .

The Arts Center is just north of the town square and adjacent to the Cherokee County Court House.

Parking is available in the lot just in front of the building.

Map:

· See #1

Cherokee County Senior Services

Mission :

Cherokee County Senior Services is committed to serving as a community focal point for the delivery and coordination of comprehensive social, nutritional, assistive, and informational services to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families.

Ways to volunteer:

· Take meals to shut ins

· Call Bingo

· Teach class or crafts at senior center.

· Help with fund raising.

Canton : (Main office)

Location:

· 1001 Univeter Road
Canton , GA 30115

Contact:

· Phone (770) 345-7440

· Sharon Smith

Hours of Operation:

· Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Directions:

· From I-575

Take Exit #14 ( Holly Springs )

Go north approximately 2 miles.

Turn right at Univeter Road

Go approximately 1.5 miles

Turn left onto Chattin Drive

Map:

· See #1

Acworth:

Location:

· Bells Ferry Senior Center

5323 Bells Ferry Rd

Acworth , GA

Hours at this location:

· Thursdays

Map:

· See #2

Waleska:

Location:

· 981 Venture Road

Waleska , GA 30115

Hours at this location:

· Tuesdays

Map:

· See #3

The Lions Club

Mission :

Its mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects.

Types of Programs

Community Services

· Building Homes for Persons who are Blind or Disabled with Habitat for Humanity

· Lions Cultural and Community Activities Program

Diabetes Awareness

· Community Education

· Diabetes Screenings

· Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP)

· Recreational Camps for Persons who have Diabetes

Environmental Services

· Recycling

· Anti-pollution efforts

· Tree plantings

Hearing and Speech Action and Work with the Deaf

· Communication Aids/ Assistive Devices

· Hearing Aid Recycling Program (HARP)

· Hearing Ear Dogs

· Hearing Screenings

· Recreational Camps for Persons who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired

· Support Services for Persons who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired

Sight Conservation and Work with the Blind

· Assistive Devices

· Education for Persons who are Blind

· Eyeglass Recycling

· Helen Keller Day

· LCIF's Children's Eye Photo Screening Program

Lions Eye Banks

· Low Vision Projects

· Recreational Camps for Persons who are Blind or Visually impaired

· Sight First

· Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Program

· Support Services for Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired

· Vision Screenings

· White Cane Day

· World Sight Day

~ Cobb County

Austell

Location:

· Baileys

4041 Atlanta Street

Powder Springs , GA

Contact:

· Phone (404) 335-2953

invccook@yahoo.com

Meeting Time:

· 2^nd and 4^th Mondays at 7:00 pm

Map:

· See #1

Marietta

Location:

· Marietta Conference Center

500 Powder Springs Street

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Phone (770) 421-1999

Meeting Time:

· Thursday at 7:00 pm

Map:

· See #2

East Cobb

Location:

· Classic Gourmet

2183 Roswell Road

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Phone (404) 361-8292

Ken.dumbleton@penske.com

Meeting Time:

· 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday at 7:00 pm

Map:

· See #3

~ Cherokee County

Ball Ground

Location:

· Ball Ground Community Building

Civic Drive

Ball Ground, GA

Meeting Time:

· 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday at 6:00 pm

Map:

· See #1

Canton

Location:

· Ryan’s Family Steakhouse

Canton , GA

Contact:

· Phone (770) 479-1562

Mcfarland1@alltel.net

Meeting Time:

· 1^st and 3^rd Thursday

1^st meeting at 12:00 pm

2^nd meeting 6:00 pm

Directions:

· Wal-Mart Shopping Center off Exit 20 on I-575

Map:

· See #2

Woodstock

Location:

· New Victoria Baptist Church

6659 Bells Ferry Road

Woodstock , GA

Contact:

· slif@bellsouth.net

Meeting Time:

· 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday at 7:00 pm

Map:

· See #3

Kiwanis Clubs

Mission :

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Projects:

· Young Children: Priority One

An ongoing service program of Kiwanis International, addressing the needs of children prenatal through age five.

· Read Around the World

Kiwanians can provide reading activities, increase access to books, motivate, and inspire.

· Worldwide Service Project

Another enduring program focused on the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD).

~ Cobb County :

Acworth

Location:

· North Cobb Senior Center

4100 Hwy 293 WE

Acworth , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Kennworth Golden

www.kiwanis.org/clubloc

Meeting Time:

· 10:00 am

Map:

· See #1

Kennesaw

Location: (For meetings)

· Copeland's Restaurant

1142 Barrett Pkwy NW

Kennesaw , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Kennesaw-Town Center

www.kiwanis.org/clubloc

Meeting time:

· 12:30 pm

Map:

· See #2

Marietta

Location:

· Marietta Conference Center
500 Powder Springs St

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Marietta

www.mariettakiwanis.org/

Meeting Time:

· Every Thursday at 12:00 pm

Directions:

· Take 1-75 to exit 265 ( N. Marietta parkway/ 120 loop)

Go west on N. Marietta Parkway

2.5 miles to Powder Springs Street

Continue straight and go 0.2 miles

Entrance will be on your right

Map:

· See #3

Location:

· Scalini's
1205 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Marietta , GA 30068

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of East Cobb

Jana Barry

· www.eastcobbkiwanis.org/

Meeting Time:

· Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Map:

· See #4

Location:

· First United Methodist Church

56 Whitlock Avenue

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Metropolitan Marietta

· Mark Justice, President

mark.justice@cobbenergy.com

Meeting Time:

· Every Monday at 12:00 pm

Directions:

· From I-75

Take Exit #265 ( North Marietta Parkway )

Go West, Cross US-41 ( Cobb Parkway )

Cross over Fairground Street , Cherokee Street , Church Street , and Polk Street

The next Right will lead you into the church parking lot

Take Right at next light onto Whitlock and take first entrance for handicapped parking and second entrance for other parking

Map:

· See #5

Location:

· E Cobb Co Senior Center

3332 Sandy Plains Road

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K

www.kiwanis.org/clubloc

Meeting Time:

· Every Thursday at 10:00 am

Map:

· See #6

Location:

· West Cobb Senior Center

4915 Dallas Hwy

Marietta , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Marietta Lost Mountain Golden K

www.kiwanis.org/clubloc

Meeting Time:

· 10:00 am

Map:

· See #7

Smyrna

Location:

· Piccadilly Cafeteria

2781 S Cobb Drive

Smyrna , GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Smyrna

www.kiwanis.org/clubloc

Meeting Time:

· 11:30 am

Map:

· See #8

Location:

· Windy Hill Senior Center

111 Roswell Road

Smyrna , GA 30081

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Smyrna-Golden K

Smyrna Golden "K"
PO Box 813671
Smyrna , GA 30081

· www.geocities.com/kiwanisga/Meetingtime.html

Meeting Time:

· Every Tuesday at 10:00 am

Map:

· See #9

~ Cherokee County

Woodstock

Location:

· Latimer Hall

103 Towne Lake Parkway

Woodstock , GA 30188

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of Woodstock

www.woodstockkiwanis.org/

Meeting Time:

· Tuesday at 12:30 pm

Map:

· See #1

Location:

· Ryan Family Steak House

150 Keith Drive

Woodstock, GA

Contact:

· Kiwanis Club of North Cherokee

www.kiwanis.org/clubloc

Meeting Time:

· 12:00 pm

Map:

· See #2