Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Covenant House Georgia! From one-time projects to ongoing opportunities, there are many ways for your group to get involved. Explore a variety of group volunteer opportunities below.
Volunteer groups play a vital role in supporting the young people at Covenant House Georgia. From church groups to neighborhood associations and civic organizations, your collective efforts create meaningful moments of care, connection, and stability.
Your group can help sort, organize, and maintain our on-campus clothing closet to ensure that our young people have easy access to clean, seasonally appropriate clothing (including clothing for job interviews) when they need it most.
Provide a sense of comfort and community by preparing and serving a meal for our young people. Volunteer groups can cook on-site or bring prepared dishes, offering both nourishment and a chance to connect with CHGA youth.
Assist with events throughout the year by helping with setup, check-in, guest engagement, and/or event logistics. Your group's support helps create welcoming, well-run experiences for young people and the broader community.
Accompany our outreach team as they connect with young people experiencing homelessness in the community. Volunteer groups help distribute supplies and share information about available resources in a respectful, supportive way.
Share your knowledge by leading workshops on topics like budgeting, job readiness, wellness, or other practical skills. These sessions help equip young people with tools for greater independence.
Your group can provide behind-the-scenes assistance with tasks like data entry, organizing materials, or office projects. This support helps staff stay focused on direct services for youth.
Make a lasting impact by leading a Job Readiness Workshop or panel for young people at Covenant House Georgia. Share your collective expertise to help residents build practical skills like résumé writing, interviewing, workplace communication, and professional confidence. Your group can provide valuable insight and encouragement as youth prepare for employment and long-term stability.
Support CHGA by planning a hands-on service day! Your group can work together while organizing donations, refreshing shared spaces, or assisting with special projects, helping to create a more welcoming, functional environment for our young people.
Extend your impact by hosting a donation drive to collect much-needed items for Covenant House Georgia. Rally your network to gather essentials like hygiene products, clothing, or household supplies, helping ensure young people have access to the basics they need. Please coordinate ahead of time with our team to ensure you are collecting currently-needed items.
When you are on Covenant House Georgia's campus, you are entering the home of the young people we serve. We ask that all volunteers help us maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment by being mindful of your language and behavior. This includes refraining from cursing or saying anything that could be offensive. Please also wear attire that is appropriate for your volunteer activity (for example, work clothes and sneakers for campus beautification projects).
Thank you for sharing your time with us! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: chgavolunteer@covenanthouse.org
Due to HIPAA Laws and our Confidentiality Policy, all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you can still get involved by holding a drive for urgently needed items to help our youth succeed in the next steps of their journey toward productive adulthood.
Please contact our Volunteer Team at chgavolunteer@covenanthouse.org before hosting a drive or creating outreach kits to determine our current needs.
Covenant House Georgia also gratefully accepts in-kind donations of critical items to support the needs of our programs and our young people. Make a donation easily from the comfort of your home via our Amazon Wish Lists. Below a list of our current Wish Lists and what they support:
For youth transitioning into our on-campus Gift of Hope apartments transitional living program or who we assist in getting their first apartments off campus through our Rapid Rehousing Program.
For our youth in the PJ Garcia Center Crisis Shelter who reach their case management goals.
For items that we need around campus to help with organization, functionality, etc., as well as items needed to help care for our on-campus cat, Lucky, and the 9 chickens we have on campus.
Basic necessities that are always needed year-round to ensure our youths' needs are met.
