HandsOn Atlanta

Position: Hands On Atlanta Task Leader

Description: This volunteer will support Hands On Atlanta projects throughout the year by leading specific volunteer tasks on site for 5-30 volunteers, helping project managers where needed, guiding volunteers through a fun and meaningful experience, and sharing their experience with our community.

As a task leader, you’re an extension of the Hands On Atlanta team, and expect you’ll treat everyone with respect, gratitude, and patience. For your efforts you’ll receive a Hands On Atlanta t-shirt and endless high fives!

During the Project:

• You’ll lead a specific task and should be the on-site pro!
• Greet your volunteers and get them started in the task to be completed
• Know where your bathrooms, water fountain, and parking will be
• Be energetic and lead with customer service

Before the project:

• Select from the list of developed projects, the site, and the task you would like to serve
• Make a site visit to your selected site and meet with your Hands On Atlanta project manager, agency or school contact at site visit
• Read your workscope to know all of the details of your project (including on site location)
• Make sure you have enough tools and materials for your volunteers
• Know where the nearest hospital is in the event of an accident at your site, call 911LEAD

Other tasks include:

• Close your project down in time for clean-up and to thank your volunteers for coming
• Take attendance of your volunteers and send sign in sheet to Hands On Atlanta
• Capturing volunteer moments and sharing them with our marketing team to share on social media

Qualifications: We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading a group of 10-30 volunteers on a variety of projects, someone who can commit to 1 or more projects the week of October 5-12, and someone who can represent Hands On Atlanta well!

Ideal Candidates: Individuals passionate about volunteerism, professionals with flexible schedules, retired individuals, graduate students, business employees who have time to volunteer throughout the week, and individuals with leadership experience.

Requirements: Over the phone screening, clean criminal and NSOPW check, In-person Hands On Atlanta Task Leader training provided by Hands On Atlanta (1 hour), Commit to 1 or more projects the week of October 5-12

Time Commitment: Project prep will take 2-3 hours, and a project will be 5-7 hours.