Use the filters below to find projects you may be interested in. Many projects can be done from anywhere. For a project serving your local community virtually, use the region filter.
Sunday, November 1 - Friday, November 20 |
Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing
If you would like the student to be able to contact you via email for any follow up questions/advice, please include your email address in the text box.
Sample language:
Thank you for taking the time to share a note of encouragement to our students. If you have any questions, please contact studentalumniengmt@emory.edu
Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Sustainability/Conservation Cause Served:Emory Community Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Region: Pennsylvania Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Project
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Health Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Leaving a note is simple, takes 2 minutes, and can be done right here!
We are extremely proud of the selflessness faculty, residents, fellows, and all health care staff have shown on the front lines of COVID-19. We are exceptionally grateful for their continued excellence in patient care, clinical research and education in the face of a crisis. Please join us in showing our gratitude by leaving a note of thanks or encouragement to faculty, trainees, and ALL health care workers worldwide battling this global pandemic. These will be shared on Department of Medicine social media channels with your name listed.
After registering, Click Sign Me Up! and then use the text box that is populated here. If you would like to address the note to a specific person or group, please include that in the message text. To finish registration, click Continue at the bottom of the page. Feel free to sign up for another project as well!
Sunday, November 1 - Friday, November 6 |
Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
The Emory Connects Mentor Program provides a unique opportunity for alumni to form meaningful relationships with each other. At this critical moment in their lives, early career alumni gain valuable learnings from experienced professionals. Established alumni, in turn, are introduced to talented new professionals in their industry. Supporting recent graduates' successful transition from campus to fulfilling careers contributes to Emory's reputation as a premier university. You can opt in to being a mentor or a mentee!
KEY DATES - Fall 2020
Mentor program registration | October 1 - November 6
Match request week | November 9 - 13
Mentoring | November 2020 - April 2021
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. In the confirmation email, you will receive the link for the ECMP homepage which has detailed instructions on opting in, setting up your profile for both mentors and mentees, and conversation starter guides!
Sunday, November 1 - Saturday, November 14 | Multiple Dropoff Locations
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Elderly Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing
During the month of October through November 14th, volunteers make homemade, hand-written greeting cards to local Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers can then drop off their cards at one of the designated locations by 11/14/20. The cards will be collected and mailed off to our local Meals on Wheels. We are matched with Meals on Wheels of Coweta in Newnan, GA. Program will then deliver the cards to seniors alongside their nutritious meals.
Before the pandemic hit, 1 in 4 seniors lived alone in the country. Limited mobility can make this social isolation even worse for homebound seniors, often leading to loneliness and depression that can lead to a decline in health and overall quality of life. But you can change that! With a simple gesture of a hand-crafted card, you can make a difference for homebound seniors across the country and remind them that they are not alone. See guidelines for cards here.
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Drop Off Information:
Edwin Jarvis Co-Work Club
88 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Monday-Friday 9AM-7PM
OR
Dancing Goats Ponce City Market location, Sunday, November 8 between 1pm-3pm.
Sunday, November 1 - Saturday, November 14 |
Cause Served:Sustainability/Conservation Service Type:Virtual Project Region:Florida Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
Are you ready to explore the outdoors and show off your photography skills, all while helping a worthy cause? This year, Emory Cares - Gainesville will volunteer virtually in the form of a photo contest at Alachua Conservation Trust’s (ACT) public parks and preserves. ACT’s mission is to protect the natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources in and around North Central Florida. All you need for the contest is your camera or smart phone and a sense of adventure! And you might win one of three prizes and bragging rights. All registered participants will receive an Emory Cares face mask!
Emory Alumni and anyone else who is interested are welcome to participate. Please register here by November 14.
To Participate
Prizes: The top three registered vote-getters in terms of likes on Facebook or Instagram among entries with the appropriate hashtags and tag, as of November 21, 2020 at 5 PM Eastern, will be eligible for the following Emory/ACT prize packages.
Covid-19 Safety Rules: All ACT parks and nature preserves are open for individuals, families with children, and small-group day-use of no more than 10 people per group. Please practice social distancing from other small groups while participating in this event.
Photo Reuse: By submitting a photo to the Emory Cares - Gainesville Explore the Outdoors Photo Contest, each entrant grants Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) and Emory University (Emory) royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use said picture for any purpose, including publicity or promotion, in perpetuity. The entrant also agrees that ACT and Emory are granted license to use, reuse, publish and republish the same in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other photographs or images, in any medium, and for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to illustration, promotion, advertising, and publication in all ACT or Emory publications and media of any kind or description, including but not limited to ACT or Emory's website and social media pages. Any photo submitted by the entrant must be their own.
Sunday, November 1 - Saturday, November 14 | Contactless Dropoff
Region:Texas Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
The San Antonio Food Bank actively fights hunger and feeds hope in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Founded in 1980, SAFB serves one of the largest service areas in Southwest Texas. Our focus is for clients to have food for today but to also have the resources to be self-sufficient in the future. 58,000 individuals served each week!
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Drop off food at project leader’s house. Address provided in the confirmation email. Contactless drop off of food on front porch. Drop Off: November 1st through November 14th.
Visit safoodbank.org/ways-to-help/give-food/ to find specific food needs.
Sunday, November 1 - Saturday, November 21 |
Cause Served:Education Service Type:Virtual Project Region:Texas Service Type:Virtual Mentoring Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
Covid-19 has not cancelled caring! Use your skills, knowledge and resources to support Dallas Independent School District elementary students today. United to Learn offers two virtual volunteer opportunities that we are focusing on this year:
50 volunteers will make a tremendous impact in the lives of the elementary students - let's go! Let's make this the best year yet for Emory Cares-DFW Alumni Network!
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Participants will go to the link on the confirmation email and register for the opportunity that they would like to do of the listed two. They can do it any time before Emory Cares Day (Nov. 14th) or the week after and then we will have the virtual reflection event on Nov. 21st so that everyone can discuss what they did and how it was. The project lead will invite participants to the virtual reflection event.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Potentia Therapeutics
Region:Florida Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Our Emory Tampa Bay Network will be partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay to host a food drive for Emory Cares this November! You have 2 options to bring your contribution:
Suggested items include: Rice, Pasta, Canned/Packaged Meat, Canned/Packaged Fruit, Soup/Stew, Boxed Meals, Rice + Beans, 100% Fruit Juice, Peanut Butter, Cereal (Hot Or Cold)
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Miller-Ward Alumni House
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Health Cause Served:Arts and Creativity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Hosted by Atlanta Young Alumni, create supplies to help protect vulnerable individuals or organizations through the Atlanta Beats COVID organization.
Alumni will pick up supplies from Miller Ward Alumni House to make masks, gowns, or face shields. Participants will make the equipment at their home and return them once completed. Specific instructions including pick up and drop off times will be emailed to all registrants once supplies are obtained from the organization. Pick up and drop off will have no face to face interaction.
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Education Cause Served:Arts and Creativity Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Besharat Arts Foundation is a nonprofit public charity 501(c)3 dedicated to bringing art to schools all around the world. Our project, Art in School, focuses on bringing life to the walls inside schools in effort to broadcast different fundamental messages to young students. We hope that art that sends messages of humanity, empathy and sympathy will become a part of daily school experience for students, teachers and parents.
Interested in bringing an impactful art instillation to your local school? The best way to join Besharat Arts Foundation in the Art in School project is to share information about us to the schools. The participation in the project is completely free of charge. Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to receive more information and be contacted directly by the project lead.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Multiple Dropoff Locations
Region:Florida Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Service Type:Supply Drive Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
Each one has a list of recommended items, so please click on their link.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Health Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Lee Arrendale State Prison
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
For more than 20 years, Candler School of Theology students have served as chaplain interns with the Georgia Department of Corrections, working closely with Chaplain Susan Bishop 75T. This year, we are working remotely to meet the spiritual needs of more than 1000 women incarcerated at Lee Arrendale State Prison. For Christmas this year, we want every woman who is currently incarcerated at Lee Arrendale State Prison to receive a bag of toiletries. Participants can donate or send in toiletries included on the following approved list.
Accepted items include: shampoo 12 to 16 oz., conditioner 12 to 16 oz., lotion 12 to 16 oz., petroleum jelly 3.75 oz., toothpaste medium size tubes only, toothbrushes, bar soap (bath size), stick deodorant, denture tablets, denture adhesive, chapstick (lipstick type container), and clear pens with black ink (not click style). Item restrictions include no aerosol containers, no glass containers, no pump or spray bottles, and all items must be in plastic containers.
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. You will receive the Amazon Wishlist in the confirmation email. You may also mail items directly to the prison at the address below. If you wish to donate items in bulk, please contact the project leads to discuss delivery arrangements.
Address: Chaplaincy Department c/o Chaplain Susan Bishop Lee Arrendale State Prison 2023 Gainesville Hwy. Alto, Georgia 30510
For current Candler students, faculty and staff who have clearance to return to campus, a drop-box will be available in the first-floor lobby of the Rita Ann Rollins building, October 26-November 24.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:International
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Arts and Creativity Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
CREATIVITY+ is a video series documenting non-traditional creative career pathways.
This project is in partnership with the Emory Creative Alumni Network, the Advancement and Alumni Engagement Office, and the Career Center. The entire experience will be virtual. All volunteers will be contacted by the project co-leads via email and Zoom call to coordinate logistics.
WHAT: During the designated Emory Cares period, volunteers can sign up to do one of three things:
*WHO: We'd like to interview Emory alumni who either:
Volunteers aiming to conduct interviews or to assist with behind-the-scenes tasks do not need to fall into the above categories.
The goal of the series is to provide insight and clarity into what a creative pursuit in college and beyond can look like. As there really is no traditional pathway in this field, the larger goal of the project is to illustrate the idea that there are many non-traditional forms of success available to all.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Service Type:Supply Drive Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Region: Washington DC
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Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | https://emory.events.alumniq.com/go/interview2020
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Education Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment
The Alumni Interview Program adds a personal touch to the Emory University application process, helping prospective students know that they are more than just a number. Not only do these students get the opportunity to find out more about Emory firsthand, but the program also helps ensure that the university is admitting the best and brightest students across the world.
Alumni interviewers have the opportunity to connect virtually with promising young students while providing valuable insight to undergraduate admission staff.
Register online at emory.events.alumniq.com/go/interview2020
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:One Time Event Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Host Emory undergraduate students for a full or half day of job shadowing in the spring, likely virtually.
Introduce current Emory students to your industry by hosting them in your workplace for a day or half-day shadowing experience. Students will come prepared with questions, interest, and a desire to learn about your career path.
Click Sign Me Up! here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register for more information on this great initiative in the spring! Dates TBD.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:International
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Florida Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Broward Partnership helps individuals and families find their way back from homelessness since 1999. At this time, the Broward Partnership is in need of "cleaning supplies". These items help their program participants get off to a good “clean” start as they move on to independent living outside the shelter.
Suggested items include buckets, sponges, all-purpose cleaner, dish soap, bathroom cleaner, laundry soap (and anything else you think might be needed as our families move into a new home). Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
There are 2 ways to participate in this supply drive:
We will also be having a virtual connection on 11/14 at 11am. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Cause Served:Emory Community Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. The project lead will follow up soon with an email to verify your email address and complete Advancement Volunteer (digital ambassador) registration. Once registered, you will be sent a personalized link to track who makes a gift as a result of your efforts. Your digital ambassador dashboard also gives you access to a toolkit with peer-to-peer messaging ideas and images to download.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Civic Engagement Cause Served:Emory Community Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Project Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Fostering Dialogue. Uniting People. Inspiring Action. Emory Civic Dinners is an opportunity to bring the Emory community together through conversation. Register now to stay updated and be one of the first to host a Civic Dinner! Topics of conversation will include "Allyship," "Belonging," "Common Ground," "Unconscious Bias," "Cheers & Check-in," and "The Future of Work."
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Keep an eye out for an email with further details and instructions in November!
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Service Type:Supply Drive Region:California Cause Served:Education Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Florida Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community-based nonprofit that provides food, medical, and financial assistance to meet basic human needs as well as education, job training, and guidance to create self-sufficiency. At this time, BHH is in need of "non-perishable food items". They serve six hot, nutritious lunches and one Family Night dinner each week, and distribute over 5,000 pantry bags a month - and they need our help!
Suggested items include Beans, Canned Fruits, Canned Meat, Canned Vegetables, Cereal Boxes, Cereal Bars, Crackers, Chef Boyardee, Jelly, Box/Can Milk, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Powdered Juice, Rice, Soup, Tomato Sauce.
Click Sign Me Up Here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. There are 2 ways to participate in this food drive:
We will also be having a virtual connection on 11/14 at 11am. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Let's provide "healthy" meals to those experiencing food insecurities in Palm Beach County!
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Florida Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Covenant House Florida is dedicated to serving youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need since 1982. They provide emergency shelter and crisis counseling for youth experiencing homelessness and need basic items to provide to youth who come to their facility for support.
Suggested items include: - New Male – boxers and boxer briefs (all sizes) - New Male Undershirts (all sizes) - New Female – underwear (all sizes) - New Female bras and sports bras (A to E) - New Female under-tanks or tank tops (all sizes) - New twin sheet sets and full sheet sets - New pillowcases - New twin blankets and full blanket - New bath towels or washcloths - Large-sized shampoo and conditioner - Large-sized body wash - Large-sized deodorant - Tide pods - Sunscreen - Gatorade - Umbrellas - Flashlights - Batteries – AA, AAA, D batteries - Diapers (Sizes 4-5-6) - Toddler Pull-Ups - Baby Wipes
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. There are 2 ways to participate in this clothing/supply drive:
We will also be having a virtual connection on 11/14 at 11am. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Let's support youth experiencing homelessness in Broward County!
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Massachusetts Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing
The Emory Alumni Boston Network will engage in a letter/card writing program for Boston Healthcare for the Homeless (BHCHP) for Emory Cares Day. Our goal is to write 100 letters for BHCHP that bring uplift, hope, and promotion of mental well-being for individuals served by BHCHP. Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Project lead will follow up on the information on logistics for the letters.
Registrants will also receive important insights and statistics about the mental health burden during the pandemic will be highlighted, and potentially results from the research conducted at BHCHP.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Elderly Cause Served:Elderly Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Because the elderly community is more vulnerable to COVID-19, they are potentially facing more isolation within their communities. The goal of this project is to provide additional support and connection through written letters. Our hope is that these letters can brighten their day during these difficult times.
We will be partnering with Love For Our Elders, a United States-based nonprofit organization that aims to alleviate social isolation among older adults. We will be working on their Letters of Love project. Through this project, we will be writing handwritten letters which will be distributed by Love for Our Elderly to older adults in senior communities across the globe. Register here to commit to this project! Registrants will then access this opportunity through the project's webpage at https://loveforourelders.org/letters. The organization outlines the steps on this page. All letters must be handwritten (so not typed or emailed). Opportunity to have a post service virtual conversation will be emailed soon.
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Supply Drive Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Arts and Creativity Cause Served:Civic Engagement Cause Served:Education Cause Served:Elderly Cause Served:Health Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Cause Served:Sustainability/Conservation Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Time Commitment:One Time Event Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
We know Emory people are already doing so much for their communities. Are you already planning on doing November service in your community that you don’t see listed here? Donating to a supply drive? Doing individual in-person service? Pledge to do service on your own this November, and let us know so we can count it towards our Emory Cares impact!
Click Log My Service and tell us what you are planning. Then hit Continue at the bottom of the page to completely register.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Georgia Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing Cause Served:Elderly Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Cause Served:Civic Engagement Cause Served:Sustainability/Conservation Cause Served:Arts and Creativity Cause Served:Health Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Project Region:Anywhere Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Making an impact doesn't have to be a huge project. There are so many small ways we can change and improve our lives and those around us if we had the right tools and suggestions. In a Choose Your Own Adventure format, we will provide all registrants in an email starting November 1st with Volunteer Emory's guide that provides self-paced insights and activities to make the world around you better through small steps.
Great for all ages! Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Thank you for pledging to take time in November to make suggested small actions for big impact.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Health Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Project Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Easy to learn and gamified! Take a few hours this November to map buildings and roads that will help bring disaster COVID-19 relief to remote areas. Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally 'missing' from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organizations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
Participants will need to create a login via their site, and a link will be provided in the confirmation email. Project Leads will follow up with additional information to help you get started. Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Support a local charity by sending necessary supplies to their door! Through an Amazon Wish List, you can ship a myriad of supplies to North Fulton Community Charities for community members in need. From diapers, to coats, to canned goods, there are many ways to support the North Fulton community. Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Registrants receive an email with the Amazon Wish List soon.
North Fulton Community Charities’ mission is to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in our community by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Cause Served:Elderly Region:New York
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. The project lead will follow up on next steps soon.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Multiple Dropoff Locations
Service Type:Supply Drive Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Region:California Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/emory-cares-2020/
Cause Served:Health Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive Region:Anywhere Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
As part of November’s Emory Cares, pledge to give the gift of blood to your community! Donating blood products is essential to community health and the need for blood products is constant.
Click this link to pledge directly with the American Red Cross and then find your donation location.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:California Cause Served:Education Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Project Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Region:Washington Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Families confronting the needs of a seriously ill child should not have to worry about housing, toiletries, or food while away from home. We can help!
For Seattle’s Emory Cares project, help us provide a happy and healthy home for our local Ronald McDonald House guests! Amazon Wish List is provided In the confirmation email. Donations will be shipped directly to their door! You can also choose to physically drop off needed donations.
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Miller-Ward Alumni House
Cause Served:Elderly Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing Region:Georgia Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Bring a little sunshine into a senior’s day! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will shift to a no-contact event instead of an in-person service day. During the pandemic, many seniors who are residents and patients of Emory-affiliated facilities, such as Wesley Woods and the VA, are not able to visit with friends and families in person. Help us combat their loneliness by writing uplifting cards and letters to the residents. This is a great activity for families – kids can send drawings and their own stories. The more the better!
Your messages will be collected in a box in the covered parking garage of the Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Road during the month of November. Times will be emailed. Alternatively, contact the organizer to mail or drop off items in Cobb County. Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Multiple Dropoff Locations
Region:South Carolina Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Service Type:Supply Drive Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment
Click Sign Me Up! and Continue at the bottom of the page to pledge to donate supplies this November! All registrants will receive more information about these organizations and how to drop off supplies.
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 |
Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Region:Georgia Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Education Service Type:Virtual Mentoring Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Sunday, November 1 - Monday, November 30 | Lotus House Donation Center
Service Type:Supply Drive Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Region:Florida
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Participate in either of these 2 ways:
We will also be having a virtual connection on 11/14 at 11am. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Tuesday, November 3, 10a.m. - 8p.m. EDT |
Region:New York Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Civic Engagement Time Commitment:One Time Event
Saturday, November 7 |
Region:Tennessee Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Project
One of our most beloved Emory traditions is fast approaching: Emory Cares! With the pandemic, it will look a little different this year, but we still have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to Nashville. Even more so than past years, our support and involvement will make a great difference for those facing hardships right now. We have found an option that is socially distanced and helps a great organization. Read below!!
Safe Haven Family Shelter is a shelter for families experiencing homelessness and is one of the few options for families in such a situation. They help find housing, employment and work to have meaningful activities for the kids. My family has been volunteering there for many years and we are very impressed with the organization. The Emory network is supporting Safe Haven Family Shelter by participating in the 16th Annual Hike for the Homeless, a virtual event.
This year's Hike is a virtual event with everyone hiking on the same day, Saturday, November 7. Families and friends can choose to hike together or on their own, with their dogs, in their neighborhood or at a park. Everyone can hike their own way! The week leading up to the event will feature some favorite parts of the Hike presented virtually. Click Sign Me Up! and Continue at the bottom of the page. Register for the team through the link in the confirmation email.
Saturday, November 7 - Saturday, November 14 |
Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Service Type:Supply Drive Region:International Cause Served:Education
Saturday, November 7 - Saturday, November 21 |
Region:Anywhere Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Health Time Commitment:One Time Event Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Region:New Jersey Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive
Sunday, November 8, 10a.m. - 12p.m. EDT |
Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Health Region:New York Time Commitment:One Time Event
Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Then search for our “Emory Alumni NYC” team at https://kidney.rallybound.org/newyorkcity/Account/Register
Monday, November 9 - Saturday, November 14 | Oxford Student Center
Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Supply Drive Region:Georgia Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Continuing the Oxford tradition, we will support the Newton County Department of Family & Children Services. Instead of gathering to assemble boxes, we are asking volunteers to drop off already made boxes to distribute to kids in needs.
The shoe boxes are generally filled with personal hygiene items (travel size tooth paste, toothbrush, body wash, etc) and some fun items like coloring books.
Please wrap your box in any sort of decorative paper and attach a note indicating if the box is gender specific. Registrants can enter the student center and leave their items in the drop off box located in the lobby.
Drop Off: Monday-Friday (11/9-11/13) 9am-5pm
Saturday (11/14) 11am-3pm
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Tuesday, November 10 - Sunday, November 15 |
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Education Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Thursday, November 12, 12p.m. - 5:30p.m. EDT |
Region:California Cause Served:Education Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Thursday, November 12, 3:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. EDT |
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Education Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event
We will deliver a short interactive lesson plan to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in an Afterschool Program delivered by New American Pathways. Lesson plan is around College and Careers. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Additionally, a one hour orientation is required before service. The specific date of the orientation will be based on the availability of volunteers. The project lead will follow up in an email.
New American Pathways services support new Americans on their individual pathways from arrival through citizenship with programs that focus on four key milestones along the pathway – Safety & Stability, Self-Sufficiency, Success, and Service. Programs work in concert to guide new Americans on their individual pathways to long-term success.
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Thursday, November 12, 5p.m. - 7p.m. EDT |
Region:Georgia Service Type:Virtual Project Cause Served:Education Time Commitment:One Time Event Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Friday, November 13, 1p.m. - 2:30p.m. EDT |
Region:California Cause Served:Education Time Commitment:One Time Event Service Type:Virtual Project Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Saturday, November 14, 8:30a.m. - 11a.m. EDT | Blanchet House
Service Type:Supply Drive Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Region:Oregon Time Commitment:One Time Event
Make sack lunches to drop off at Blanchet House! The Emory Portland Network is signed up to deliver 100 sack lunches to Blanchet House on Saturday, Nov. 14th between 8:30am-11am PDT.
Each volunteer will be asked to make 10 sack lunches (if multiple people from your household sign up, each individual is responsible for 10 sack lunches).
Sack lunches should be packed in brown paper bags. Each sack lunch needs to include:
Label the sack lunch - write the type of sandwich you made on the outside of the bag.
Feel free to decorate the bags if you'd like! The meal guests appreciate the art and words of hope.
Please note:
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Blanchet House provides food, clothing, and housing programs to people in need. As Blanchet House navigated the COVID-19 crisis, they introduced the sack lunch meal program. This has allowed volunteers to safely prepare ready-to-go meals from their homes that can be easily dropped off Blanchet House to then be distributed to guests. The sack lunches help Blanchet House provide nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and hunger. Sack lunches are distributed to Blanchet House guests at their facility and to individuals in partner shelters.
Saturday, November 14, 9a.m. - 8p.m. EDT |
Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Region:New York
Saturday, November 14, 11a.m. - 12p.m. EDT |
Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Region:Illinois Service Type:Virtual Project Service Type:Supply Drive Time Commitment:One Time Event
Saturday, November 14, 11a.m. - 2p.m. EDT |
Region:Anywhere Time Commitment:Flexible Short-Term Commitment Service Type:Card or Note Writing
We will be sending letters to incarcerated survivors of domestic, intimate partner and gender-based violence in anticipation of the holiday seasons. Writing letters to criminalized survivors helps to dismantle isolation, creating pathways for connection, collaboration, and coalition. Currently & formerly incarcerated survivors have stated again and again how important letters of support are to relationship building and their well-being.
The event will be hosted on Zoom on November 14th from 11am-2pm EDT. Registrants will receive the Zoom invite, a card, and a stamp in advance of the event. Click Sign Me Up! here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register.
Saturday, November 14, 12p.m. - 2p.m. EDT |
Region:Anywhere Cause Served:Education Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Cause Served:Arts and Creativity Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly Staff Friendly:Staff Friendly
Join us for a fun filled passion-driven virtual event to support the legendary Emory Cares International Service Day event!
Our nonprofit Founder, Nadia Surrency is an Emory Law alumnus and served as the student-elected President at Emory Law! She started the Surrency Foundation because she believes in the power of community! We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquarter in Sandy Springs, Georgia. We help assist young girls in the Atlanta community to make positive changeovers into their post-secondary education, develop entrepreneurship skills with our relevant and highly engaging programs.
Click Sign Me Up! here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. You will receive a follow up email by the project lead shortly.
Saturday, November 14, 1p.m. - 2p.m. EDT |
Region:Anywhere Region:California Cause Served:Sustainability/Conservation Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event
COVID-19 has changed the way we connect and get together. In the past, our Emory Cares projects were in person like working at a food bank or park clean up. While we miss in-person service events and can’t wait to resume them one day, it’s important to note we can still make an impact from our own homes.
On Saturday, November 14th at 10am PST we will have the first of two "Impact at Home" virtual events where we will have interactive activities demonstrating how you can incorporate more sustainable practices in your own home. For Sustainability in the Kitchen, we will discuss how to eliminate Kitchen Waste. We will have a How To Compost walk through along with a printable kit for registrants and their families with more resources.
Brought to you by the Bay Area, but important everywhere! Click Sign Me Up! here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Saturday, November 14, 1p.m. - 3p.m. EDT |
Region:California Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event
On Saturday, November 14th from 10am PST to 12pm PST help the hungry find food by calling, emailing, and researching food pantries and soup kitchens for Food Oasis over Zoom. The morning starts with a training where you'll learn about food insecurity and also how to gather the needed information. After that, you'll all spend an hour doing independent research. Finally, all volunteers will regroup to discuss.
Los Angeles county has the largest number of food insecure people in the nation and yet wastes over one million tons of food a year! Your research will put mechanisms in place to stop that.
Click Sign Me Up! here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. The project lead will follow up with the Zoom link shortly.
Saturday, November 14, 2p.m. - 3p.m. EDT |
Cause Served:Resource Insecurity Region:Ohio Time Commitment:One Time Event Service Type:Virtual Project
Saturday, November 14, 2p.m. - 6p.m. EDT |
Service Type:Virtual Project Region:Oregon Time Commitment:One Time Event Cause Served:Health
Saturday, November 14, 9p.m. - 10p.m. EDT |
Region:California Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event Cause Served:Resource Insecurity
On Saturday, November 14th at 6pm PST, join our virtual conversation with Second Harvest to learn how they pivoted during the pandemic and scaled to address the increase in food insecurity in the greater Bay Area.
During the virtual session, you will be given information on starting your own food drive as well as in-person volunteer opportunities you may register for as an individual.
Click Sign Me Up! here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Sunday, November 15, 1p.m. - 2p.m. EDT |
Region:Anywhere Region:California Cause Served:Sustainability/Conservation Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event
COVID-19 has changed the way we connect and get together. In the past, our Emory Cares projects were in person like working at a food bank or park clean up. While we miss in-person service events and can’t wait to resume them one day, it’s important to note we can still make an impact from our own homes.
On Sunday, November 15th at 10am PST, we will have the second of two "Impact at Home" virtual events where we will have interactive activities demonstrating how you can incorporate more sustainable practices in your own home. For Sustainability in the Home, we will discuss the best ways to reduce and recycle textiles, plastics, and other home goods. Participants will be encouraged to participate in "thrift" and up-cycling challenges via Tik Tok and Instagram reels. Winners of best video will win Emory swag.
Brought to you by the Bay Area, but important everywhere! Click Sign Me Up here and then Continue at the bottom of the page to register. Zoom link in the confirmation email.
Monday, November 16 |
Cause Served:Education Region:Florida Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Monday, November 16, 2p.m. - 5p.m. EDT |
Region:Georgia Cause Served:Education Service Type:Virtual Project Time Commitment:One Time Event
Join us virtually for 30 minutes to read to an elementary student in the Corners Outreach Academy.
Date: November 16-19. Times: 2pm-5pm.
Click Sign Me Up here and Continue at the bottom of the page to register. The project lead will email you with a GoogleDoc to select your time and date from that range shortly.
A study by Northeastern University shows that students who do not read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma than proficient readers. So we can be most effective in decreasing the dropout rate by tutoring elementary age students and showing parents the value of education.
Tuesday, January 12 |
Time Commitment:Flexible Recurring Commitment Region:Georgia Service Type:Virtual Mentoring Service Type:Virtual Mentoring
Opt in here by clicking Sign Me Up! to receive more information about mentoring small business owners through Start:ME. Mentors play a hands-on role in each session, equipping entrepreneurs to better succeed by sharing valuable business insights; advising entrepreneurs on building and growing their business; and connecting entrepreneurs to strong, supportive networks. This opportunity starts in January and runs for 10 weekly sessions from 6-8PM.
Start:ME typically meets in-person, in-community. In 2021, this program will operate virtually. Pledge your interest here by clicking Sign Me Up and Continue at the bottom of the page. Link provided in the confirmation email to learn more and finish registering. All applicants will be contacted to discuss the mentor role and answer any questions.
More Information:
Start:ME is a partnership of Emory’s Goizueta Business School with trusted local nonprofit partners the East Lake Foundation, Focused Community Strategies (FCS), Friends of Refugees, and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta. To date, Start:ME has supported 257 microbusinesses in metro Atlanta, 84% led by people of color and 69% by women. Collectively, those microbusinesses account for 500+ jobs, 30 stores & offices, and nearly $12Min annual sales.
Start:ME engages 75+ volunteer mentors with significant professional business and/or entrepreneurial experience to provide critical support for entrepreneurs participating in the program.