VOLUNTEER
With a small staff, Central Outreach and Advocacy Center is able to provide effective services through the help of volunteers and interns who give over 6,400 hours of their time each year in service to people experiencing homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
Volunteers serve with us in a variety of capacities. Some work one on one with our guests while others help us do necessary administrative tasks. We have opportunities for volunteering one time, once per month, or once per week. There’s an opportunity for everyone!
For a downloadable PDF that lists our volunteer opportunities, please click here.
Weekly:
- Intake: work one-on-one with guests to help assess their needs and provide direct services such as ID cards, birth certificates, glasses, referrals for medical care, shelter, legal services, clothing etc.
- Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – 12:30 pm
- Main Frame Program: Coming Soon!
- Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – noon
- Front desk: answer phones, greet guests, check mail
- Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – 12:30 pm
Monthly or Occasional:
- Help plan special events – Fundraisers, Main Frame Program, Advocacy training, or Day at the Capitol.
- Provide healthy snacks or sandwiches for us to give to our guests who are receiving services.
For more information about volunteering with Central OAC , please contact our Program Director, Chattrelle Gillyard, at [email protected] or 404-601-3173.
INTERNSHIPS
Central OAC is a wonderful place for students to learn about urban poverty and homelessness, nonprofit management, fundraising and development, and more. We host students from local colleges and universities, Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs for summer, semester, and year-long placements.
For more information about doing an internship with us, please contact our Program Director, Chattrelle Gillyard, at [email protected] or 404-601-3173.