Schedule of Events

Sign up to be a Buddy to help immigrants!   ImmigrantBuddies is a program that connects recent immigrants with volunteer Buddies who help them adjust to life in America.

As a Buddy, you can help in various ways: finding employment, learning American culture, becoming friends, understanding healthcare, document assistance, transportation, financial aid, daily skills/living assistance, learning English, and others.

Note: you don't have to be an expert in any of these areas, just the ability to support immigrants by researching resources for them is enough. If you are a recent immigrant, you can receive help from Buddies.   

Learn more through our website at http://www.immigrantbuddies.com. 

For two decades now, Emory’s Sustainability Vision and Strategic Plan has guided our efforts to model transformative practices and make sustainable choices at every level. As Emory develops its third Vision covering the decade up to our bicentennial, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and Sustainability Visioning Committee are seeking the community’s input on your sustainability priorities.

Please register for one of the upcoming input sessions which will be held over Zoom on March 26th from 4:00-5:30 PM AND/OR April 18th from 10:00-11:30 AM.  

The link will be included in the confirmation email. 

Give the Gift of Learning: Support Our Tanzania Supply Drive!

Imagine a classroom with worn-out notebooks and pencils shared between students. Now, picture the smiles that light up faces when they receive brand new supplies.

Last year, Connor Genschaw 22C and Emma West 23C spent a month volunteering at Shine School and Fruitful Orphanage just outside Arusha, Tanzania in East Africa.   They witnessed firsthand the incredible spirit of these children and the dedication of their teachers. However, they also saw the challenges they face due to a lack of essential supplies.  That's why they are launching a virtual supply drive for these organizations through Emory Cares.

Your donation can make a world of difference.   An Amazon wish list has been created with a variety of school supplies, toys, games and cleaning supplies. The link will be provided in the confirmation email. Please select the "this is a gift option" and include your name / Emory Cares so that we can track your contribution.

And we're flexible! If you have something you think would be valuable but isn't on the  list, don't hesitate to reach out to project lead, Emma West 23C  at emmagwest4201@gmail.com for more details.

Every contribution, big or small, will bring joy and empower these children to learn and thrive.   See the impact for yourself!
Shine School 
Fruitful Orphanage

Let's work together to fill their classrooms with hope and opportunity!

Calling all Docs!  The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is seeking your expertise and compassion for their Walk with a Doc program in Vine City, near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.   

Your fellow alum, Michael Davis, serves as the Executive Deputy Director of the Atlanta Beltline Partnership, and is hoping to highlight our amazing Emory Alumni Doctors through this program.

Here's the opportunity:

• Lead group walks on Saturdays from April to November, helping residents stay healthy and active.

• Share your medical knowledge by discussing relevant health topics during the walks.

• Make a difference in your community, connect with other Atanta residents, and gain personal satisfaction by contributing to a worthy cause.

We have 32 volunteer slots available from April - November! 

If you're interested in participating,  please register through this portal and we will contact you to schedule your preferred date.  You can also contact Michael Davis 09MBA directly at michael@atlblp.org. 

Let's walk together and build a healthier community!

Partner with Volunteer Oxford to pack pencils, erasers, snack, and encouraging notes for local elementary school students to open before standardized testing.  Benefitting Fairview Elementary.

* Participants must be 8 years of age or older, and children must be accpmpanied by an adult. 

Oxford College volunteers will partner with Family Promise of NewRock to clean the house that provides shelter for four unhoused families: sweeping, vacuuming, organizing boxes, yard cleanup. 

Family Promise of New Rock (FPNR) is a network of congregations, volunteers and organizations in the Rockdale and Newton communities working together to help families with children experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence.  Since November of 2011, Family Promise of NewRock has provided housing and resources to 210 individuals, including 138 children, from 55 families facing homelessness from our community.

* Participants must be 8 years or older, and children accompanied by an adult.

Oxford College Volunteers will partner with the City of Oxford Sustainability Committee to cut back and pull invasive species from along the Dried Indian Creek Trail.

Invasive species are plants that have been introduced, either intentionally or accidentally, into areas outside their natural ranges and cause economic or environmental harm. These species are capable of having a negative effect on Georgia's natural environment, and human and animal health.

* Participants must be 10 years and older, and must be accompanied by an adult. 

Give hope this spring by giving blood! The School of Nursing is partnering with the Red Cross to coordinate a blood drive right on Emory's campus.

Come by Room 201 of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing building to donate. We will have swag and snacks!

Eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to your donation. Bring a valid photo ID with you!

After registering with Emory Cares, you'll need to visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: emory to schedule your appointment time. 

* Participants must be 18 years or older. 

This summer, The Hand, Heart + Soul Project, a nonprofit founded by an Emory alum, will be hosting their 7th Annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, July 19th.

We need YOUR help! We need your help filling backpacks with school supplies for at least 300 families. Join the Emory Atlanta Young Alumni Network for Emory Cares by selecting one or more items from the Amazon Wish List to purchase as your way of giving back!

* The Wish List Link will be included in your confirmation email. 

And please save the date for the Block Party on Friday, July 19th.  The Emory Atlanta Young Alumni will help organize and distribute the items collected at the actual event.  More details coming soon! 

Gleaning is a program of CROS Ministries, in partnership with area Food Banks and other food distribution agencies. It is a food recovery strategy that allows produce that is below top market grade or unmarketable, but equally nutritious and beneficial to be harvested and distributed to the food insecure of Palm Beach County instead of being plowed back into the soil.

Since people live apart from where their food is grown, gleaning requires volunteers who will bridge the gap between the field and the pantry to bring food to locations where people in need can receive it. Farmers donate the produce they cannot sell to CROS Ministries.

Volunteers gather the produce. Our food-distributing partners then distribute the recovered produce to local agencies with feeding programs for individuals and families with low-incomes, seniors, people with disabilities, and the unhoused. The food is given away free of charge.

* No minimum age for participants, but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. 

Join us, Emory Chicago Alumni, as we partner with two organizations, Bernie's Books and Cradles to Crayons, to bring book and clothing love to our Chicagoland Youth. Both organizations are committed to providing youth from birth to 12 years old dignity and essential items they need to thrive every step of their childhood.

On April 13, we will meet at Cradles to Crayons to learn more about both organization's missions, sort clothing items, and donate necessary items for Chicagoland youth. Volunteers are encouraged to bring any new or gently used books or clothing items (see suggested donation guidelines) to the event. 

Bernie's BooksDonation guidelines 
Cradles to Crayons Donation Guidelines 

* Participants must be 5 years old or older

The Emory Muslim Alumni Network will volunteer with Scraplanta Creative Reuse:  Metro Atlanta's Sustainable Art Resource.  Their mission is to promote environmental awareness, education, and artistic expression to the greater Atlanta community through the collection and reuse of materials for arts and crafts.

Volunteers help sort incoming donations, assist with visual merchandising, and breakdown cardboard boxes.

* Volunteers 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, teacher, or scout leader.

Join Emory in packing lunches for children who are need of lunches in Chatham county and surrounding areas. 

The Impact of PACK  - 1 in 4 children in South Georgia live in homes where having enough food is a struggle every day. P.A.C.K. is committed to packing and delivering over 10,000 bags a month to children in Chatham county and the surrounding areas

No minimum age to participate. 

Volunteers will supervise the children's area at the post-race festival: face painting, crafts, bouncy houses, etc.  

Covington Y Cheerios Challenge helps ensure that every child can participate in Y programs like youth sports, swim lessons, and summer day camp.  Every volunteer makes a difference!

* Minimum Age for participants is 6, all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Seeking volunteers will pass out water and provide directions to runners across the course! 

The Covington Y Cheerios Challenge helps ensure that every child can participate in Y programs like youth sports, swim lessons, and summer day camp.  Your support makes a difference! 

* Minimum Age for participants is 6, all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Join the Emory Broward Network, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) and The Extra Catch for a family-friendly beach cleanup at the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Dania Beach.

Park entrance fees will be waived for cleanup participants, and we encourage all Emory family & friends to join us! 

REGISTER AT THIS LINK! 

Staff Lead: Alex Llerena at alex.llerena@emory.edu

Dress for Success:  Join us for Career Development programming directly with "Dress for Success" clients. 

Option to bring 1-2 new/gently used items per volunteer (neutral color blazers, handbags that can hold portfolio/laptop, flat dress shoes, black pants)

*Participants must be 21 years or older.

Join us for a morning of service at the Houston Zoo! We'll work with the volunteer team to complete a service activity to support the animals living there. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the new Galapagos Islands exhibit, learning more about how the Zoo cares for its animals. 

Tickets are $15, with  entrance to the Zoo (a $32 value) is included for all attendees. After the event concludes, you're welcome to explore the Zoo at your leisure.  

Register to secure your spot at this link!

*Guests must be 18 to participate.

For this volunteer opportunity, we will partner with the Loudon Wildlife Conservancy in Ball's Bluff Park, helping protect native flowers and butterflies by removing invasive garlic mustard plants from the area.

The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy educates by leading people to discover through field trips and programs.  Volunteer participation is vital to the success of all our projects.  Volunteers help restore habitat in the community and at home.  THANK YOU! 

*Participants must be 5 years old and up, and accompanied by an adult.  All participants must pre-register and sign a volunteer waiver. That link is in the confirmation email. 

The Environmental Alumni Network hosts this work day and garden tour led by Erik Edwards, Research Greenhouse Manager and Educational Gardens Coordinator.We want to support Emory's on campus educational gardens by helping with tasks needed - weeding, spreading mulch, watering, planting, etc. After garden cleanup we will get a tour of other educational gardens by Erik Edwards.

Suggested attire: work clothes that can get dirty. Bring work gloves and your full reusable water bottle. Snacks provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes. 

Note:  no children under the age of 5. Participants must be able to stand and bend; lifting at least 15 pounds,The gardens do not provide adequate pathways for walkers or wheelchairs 

For more information on Emory Educational Garden Project. 

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our furry friends at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA). Our volunteer program offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of animals in need while fostering a compassionate community dedicated to their care. Activities may include dog walking, kitten petting, and puppy play. In addition to helping someone's future pet, we learn more about the vital work at this center throughout NE, GA.

* Participants must be 10 years old or older, Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Kick off National Volunteer Week 2024 with Emory Cares on Earth Day Weekend! Team up with our newly formed Emory Alumni Environmental Committee of NY (EAEC-NY) and partnering Columbus-Amsterdam Business Improvement District (BID) for tree bulb planting and textile recycling on Sat, April 20th from 1-4pm in Manhattan. Alumni can also bring textiles for repurposing. Tools and gloves will be provided.   Attendees will receive eco-conscious Emory swag!   Guests are welcome and this event is family friendly*.  

Questions?  Please reach out to Kelly Healy 00C 05M 06MR 10MR at healyuromd@gmail.com, Emory Cares Chair, EAEC-NY Co-Chair. 

* No minimum age,  but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Emory Muslim Alumni, in partnership with the Emory Muslim Students Association, will construct multi-waste stations. This initiative, conducted under the guidance of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, aims to foster environmentally friendly practices within community institutions across greater Atlanta.  

Project leads are Isam Vaid 93Ox 95C 99PH and Mohamed AtaelFadeel 25C

The Child Advocacy Center is excited to host the 8th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children this April to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month! 

Registration will start at 10:45 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m., and the walk will begin at 12:00 noon.   This FREE event will conclude with a picnic lunch at the Oaklands Park pavilion. 

We are looking for volunteers to hand out water, set up and serve lunch, direct traffic and parking before and during the walk, and help with clean up. 

No minimum age to participate.

Participate in Empowerment Day with The Baytree Centre.   

This incredible charity is dedicated to empowering women and girls through education and skills development, providing them with the tools to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Join us for skills-based volunteering. Spend the day understanding the third sector, helping improve their strategies, operations, and management.

Curate a restaurant experience for our neighbors at our Trinity Cafe Nebraska. 

Emory Veterans (alumni, staff and students) will work on improvement projects that benefit veterans' homes - landscaping, painting, minor repairs, etc.

The mission of HouseProud is to provide no-cost home repairs for seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners, keeping them warm, safe, and dry.

*Participants must be 18 years or older.

Join fellow alumni as we support SEEDS in Durham.  We will work on construction projects around the garden (rebuilding benches, archways, raised beds, stone paths). We will also beautifying some areas of the garden (weeding, clearing out brush, seeding/planting).

 Founded in 1994, SEEDS is a two-acre urban garden and kitchen classroom in the heart of Durham. SEEDS develops the capacity of young people to respect life, the earth, and each other through growing, cooking, and sharing food. Developing the capacity of young people includes responsibility, teamwork, leadership, environmental stewardship, equity, community, problem solving and experiential learning. Our whole-child educational programming incorporates growing, cooking and sharing food to help young people become resourceful and confident individuals with the capacity and commitment to be future leaders in their workplaces, their families, and their communities.

* Children must be 5 years of age or older, and accompanied by an adult.  All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Liability Waiver.  The link is in the confirmation email. 

Volunteers will clean and do minor repairs on books donated to this organization that advocates for early childhood literacy.  

ChildrenRead is designed to improve reading skills of children by giving them books of their own before they reach kindergarten. To do this, Children Read collects and repairs used and new books and then distributes them free of charge to children.

 *Participants must be 12 years or older.

Emory Cares with a fun family twist! Join the Emory Alumni Association in South Florida at our Emory Family Day at the Miami Children's Museum and donate gently used books for The Children's Trust's Books for Free program (providing over 3,500 books annually to Miami-Dade children). Get your Emory Cares shirt and enjoy a day of learning and exploration at the museum!

REGISTER AT THIS LINK! 

Staff Contact: Alex Llerna at alex.llerena@emory.edu

We're organizing a local trash pick-up in Central London to help beautify our community. It is a great way to make a tangible environmental impact. Come along with friends and family.  Since we will be finishing pick-up around lunchtime, those who want to have lunch together can stay, and we can grab a bite at a nearby restaurant.

Join Emory Alumni and serve our community by volunteering with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.  

Volunteer activities at the warehouse, depending on what the needs are on a given day, might include packing boxes of shelf-stable food for the Senior Boxes, or Family (Back) Pack Program, preparing meals in the production kitchen, sorting/packaging pasta, or sorting and separating donated food and product in the Repack area. Each of these activities supports CFBNJ's feeding and food distribution to neighbors in need in New Jersey. 

* Participants must be 12 years old with at least one parent present. 

Volunteer with your Bay Area Emory Community for Skill Drills on Saturdays from 9am-12pm! This signature R.O.C.K. program is a volunteer (and participant!) favorite. Team up with R.O.C.K. staff to provide 1st-5th grade children with the opportunity to learn and practice rotating sports skills, meet new people, and have fun! No experience necessary. Enthusiasm about Sharks & Minnows and/or Freeze Tag is a plus.

Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is an award-winning nonprofit serving San Francisco kids since 1994. We serve 900+ youth annually (K-12) across all public schools in the Visitacion Valley community. Our programs utilize a framework that develops healthy social and emotional skills, instills strong academic behaviors, and broadens horizons. Our year-round programs include academic support, sports & recreation, learning enrichment, community service, outdoor adventures, and leadership training.

* After registering through Emory Cares,  a form will also need to be completed for R.O.C.K.  The link is in the confirmation email. 

Youth are able to participate as long as their guardians have completed a volunteer registration form. No youth under 18 may volunteer without a parent/guardian on site. Smaller children (5-10) are welcome to join in as well!

Join Emory alumni to help the Giving Garden, a community garden established in 2016 that donates produce to the Sweetwater Mission and other families in need.   Providing fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables, and farm fresh eggs to struggling families is more important than ever before.   We will be helping with general garden cleanup, maintenance and garden projects.  

* Participants must be 5 years or older, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Love beautiful gardens? Join the Emory Miami Network for a volunteer day at Vizcaya! Help landscape the historic grounds alongside museum staff, learn Vizcaya's history, and best of all, volunteers are encouraged to stay and continue to explore the gardens after the project has been completed!

REGISTER AT THIS LINK! 

Volunteer Leads: Elena Lopez 18B at lopezelenamaria37@gmail.com and Alex Capelli 20L at capellia@gtlaw.com