It's Family Volunteer Day at the BeltLine Project. On Nov. 21, 2020, we'll celebrate the 30th anniversary of Family Volunteer Day (FVD). Family Volunteer Day is a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. This is an Open Project. If you have not joined Pebble Tossers and would like to come see what we are all about click here to register for our FVD event.What we will be doing: 1. Every year for FVD our volunteers plant 500+ bulbs as part of the Daffodil Project. The Daffodil Project was started in Atlanta, in the Fall of 2010. The mission is to build a worldwide Living Holocaust Memorial by planting 1.5 million daffodils in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust and in support of children who continue to suffer in humanitarian crises around the world today. The Daffodil Project symbolizes the strength and resilience of the human spirit.2. Volunteers will also be sorting candy to be donated to the patients at CHOA.3. Volunteers will also spread mulch and remove trash and debris.Optional Holiday Addition: Every December, Pebble Tossers volunteers help support Agape Way, one of our nonprofit partners that helps those experiencing homelessness, by donating gifts for the children Agape Way serves. Normally our volunteers would also participate in their Christmas on the Street event that allows the parents to pick out gifts for their children and have them wrapped. It is an amazing experience for everyone. This year we are asking our volunteers to donate a toy(s) or Walmart gift card(s) and bring them with you to the BeltLine project on November 21. Hopefully next year we will be able to once again have volunteers help with the Christmas in the Street event. We will be practicing safe protocols such as:- Pebble Tossers Staff will be wearing masks- Hand Sanitizer and wipes will be provided- Volunteers must bring their own mask, work gloves and water bottle- We will practice working at a safe distance
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Even though we can't hold our annual holiday parties at the InCommunity Group Homes, volunteers can still help us decorate their homes for Christmas by participating in our Virtual Christmas Stocking project. Open Project: If you haven't joined Pebble Tossers yet and want to participate in this virtual project click here to register. InCommunity provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to participate in meaningful activities within their own communities. InCommunity has 43 group homes with approximately 4 residents in each home -11 homes are in the Roswell area and the rest are all over Metro Atlanta.Volunteers can participate in this virtual project in 3 different ways:1. Make Christmas Stockings: you can sew stockings and use your own pattern or choose from one of the patterns we will send you. There are also lots of guides online to make no-sew stockings. 2. Purchase stockings and then decorate them with glitter, mini bells, holiday stickers, fabric paint or etc. As an option, you can purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List.3. Purchase stockings or decorating supplies from our Amazon Wish list and have them shipped directly to us. We will use these items at our Decorating Christmas Stockings in-person project. If choosing this option, items must arrive by November 24.Project Due Date:It doesn't matter which day you register to make your stockings however, they must be delivered to Pebble Tossers on one of the dates below. If you are purchasing items to be shipped directly to Pebble Tossers please have them arrive by November 24. Thursday, November 1911:00 am - 1:00 pmRoam Office Space (Lobby Area)1155 Mt. Vernon Hwy | Dunwoody, GA 30338Wednesday, December 2 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmRoam Office Space (Lobby Area)1155 Mt. Vernon Hwy | Dunwoody, GA 30338Saturday, December 5 (Last Day to deliver stockings that are finished)10:00 am - 11:00 amPiedmont Center | Piedmont Rd | AtlantaVolunteers will receive a confirmation email with details including patterns to sew, ideas for no-sew stockings, how to purchase, and what to do if you can't deliver your stockings to us on one of the dates listed above.
At Pebble Tossers, October is all about the animals and we are helping our animal friends at LifeLine Animal Project. LifeLine Animal Project cares for over 40,000 animals each year. Over 14,000 animals were adopted, rescued, or returned to their owners from the Fulton and Dekalb shelters in 2019. What Volunteers Will Do: Making toys and blankets for shelter dogs is a fun way to get your children excited about serving. LifeLine Animal Project currently has a need for both items. This is a serve-form-home project and is perfect for all ages. Click here for instructions on How-To-Make No-Sew Dog Toys or No-Sew Blankets. Pebble Tossers volunteers can register to make either toys or blankets by clicking here. Registration: We have multiple dates on the calendar to allow you to record volunteer hours however, you can make and deliver the toys or blankets on a day that is convenient for you. Once you have registered you will receive an email with further information on how to deliver your items.
The Big Trees Forest Preserve is a beautiful, unique 30-acre Fulton County Tree, Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary. Pebble Tossers partners with the Big Trees Forest Preserve to provide volunteers on the second Saturday of each month to help preserve the forest. What Volunteers Will Be Doing: Removing and rebuilding the split-rail fence, spreading mulch and maintaining the trails. This is a great family service project and is open to all ages. HOLIDAY ADDITION: Every December, Pebble Tossers volunteers help support Agape Way, one of our nonprofit partners that supports those experiencing homelessness, by donating gifts for the children Agape Way serves. Normally our volunteers would also participate in their Christmas on the Street event that allows the parents to pick out gifts for their children and have them wrapped. It is an amazing experience for everyone. This year we are asking our volunteers to donate a toy(s) or Walmart gift card(s) and bring them with you to the Big Trees project on November 14. Hopefully next year we will be able to once again have volunteers help with the Christmas in the Street event. COVID-19 GUIDELINES:- Pebble Tossers staff will wear masks- We will be working at a safe distance- All tools will be cleaned prior to use- Volunteers will provide their own work gloves and masks- Volunteers should bring their own water bottles
Join us for a safe in-person Getting Ready for Christmas event. InCommunity provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to participate in meaningful activities within their own communities. InCommunity has 43 group homes with approximately 4 residents in each home -11 homes are in the Roswell area and the rest are all over Metro Atlanta.What volunteers will be doing: since we can't hold our annual holiday parties at the InCommunity Homes, we are hosting an in-person, outside project so volunteers can decorate Christmas stockings, make holiday cards and decorations. Supplies will be provided by Pebble Tossers. However, if you would like to also donate stockings and or decorations to embellish the stockings you can purchase those items from our Amazon Wish list. If you choose to have the items shipped directly to Pebble Tossers have them arrive by November 24.We will offer (2) 1.5-hour shifts so we can work in a safe environment. Volunteers will be required to wear a mask.We do have a separate virtual project where volunteers make stockings from their homes and that is a different registration.
Our friends at AG Rhodes need our help in creating some fun ways their Elders can celebrate Halloween. A.G. Rhodes was one of the first nursing organizations to be licensed in Georgia and is currently one of a few nonprofit nursing organizations in the state. At A.G. Rhodes, they facilitate a strong sense of community among the elders, their families, employee care partners and volunteers. They promote overall wellness through innovative programming, state-of-the-art therapy and rehabilitation services, and diverse activities and events. What Volunteers Will Do: Normally, Pebble Tossers would host a Halloween party for the Elders at AG Rhodes and have our volunteers participate in a fun Halloween activity with the Elders. Because volunteers are not allowed inside at this time, we have come up with a way you can bring some joy to the Elders from your home. We need volunteers to make Halloween Treat Bags. Suggestions include Hershey chocolates and Rice Krispie Treats, but feel free to include your favorites in the bags you create. If you really want to get creative, we encourage you to decorate your bags and include a note or a Halloween joke. Delivery & Location: This opportunity is listed for October 24 on our service calendar, but you can create your bags on any day prior to October 29. The Treat Bags must be delivered by October 29. We will be collecting bags for all 3 AG Rhodes locations: Wesley Woods, Cobb and Atlanta. We have a registration for each location. This opportunity is for the Wesley Woods location. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Our friends at AG Rhodes need our help in creating some fun ways their Elders can celebrate Halloween. A.G. Rhodes was one of the first nursing organizations to be licensed in Georgia and is currently one of a few nonprofit nursing organizations in the state. At A.G. Rhodes, they facilitate a strong sense of community among the elders, their families, employee care partners and volunteers. They promote overall wellness through innovative programming, state-of-the-art therapy and rehabilitation services, and diverse activities and events. What Volunteers Will Do: Normally, Pebble Tossers would host a Halloween party for the Elders at AG Rhodes and have our volunteers participate in a fun Halloween activity with the Elders. Because volunteers are not allowed inside at this time, we have come up with a way you can bring some joy to the Elders from your home. We need volunteers to make Halloween Treat Bags. Suggestions include Hershey chocolates and Rice Krispie Treats, but feel free to include your favorites in the bags you create. If you really want to get creative, we encourage you to decorate your bags and include a note or a Halloween joke. Delivery & Location: This opportunity is listed for October 24 on our service calendar, but you can create your bags on any day prior to October 29. The Treat Bags must be delivered by October 29. We will be collecting bags for all 3 AG Rhodes locations: Wesley Woods, Cobb and Atlanta. We have a registration for each location. This opportunity is for the Cobb location. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Our friends at AG Rhodes need our help in creating some fun ways their Elders can celebrate Halloween. A.G. Rhodes was one of the first nursing organizations to be licensed in Georgia and is currently one of a few nonprofit nursing organizations in the state. At A.G. Rhodes, they facilitate a strong sense of community among the elders, their families, employee care partners and volunteers. They promote overall wellness through innovative programming, state-of-the-art therapy and rehabilitation services, and diverse activities and events. What Volunteers Will Do: Normally, Pebble Tossers would host a Halloween party for the Elders at AG Rhodes and have our volunteers participate in a fun Halloween activity with the Elders. Because volunteers are not allowed inside at this time, we have come up with a way you can bring some joy to the Elders from your home. We need volunteers to make Halloween Treat Bags. Suggestions include Hershey chocolates and Rice Krispie Treats, but feel free to include your favorites in the bags you create. If you really want to get creative, we encourage you to decorate your bags and include a note or a Halloween joke. Delivery & Location: This opportunity is listed for October 24 on our service calendar, but you can create your bags on any day prior to October 29. The Treat Bags must be delivered by October 29. We will be collecting bags for all 3 AG Rhodes locations: Wesley Woods, Cobb and Atlanta. We have a registration for each location. This opportunity is for the Atlanta location. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Two-Thumbs Up is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia that is dedicated to providing meaningful social opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum. By collaborating with local businesses and same-age volunteers, they promote activities that are physical and emotionally regulating while enabling social support and connection. They want their youth and young adults to be able to engage in fun activities and expand their potential in a loving and supportive environment.Volunteers are needed to participate in a variety of social activities and events along-side (virtually today) these youth and young adults served by Two Thumbs Up. Because of COVID19, all events are currently being held via Zoom.About this event: Volunteers will participate in a virtual Robotics class with Ivan Riobo from Hirsch Academy. Ivan teaches robotics and coding and makes each and every class exciting and user friendly. In the first few minutes of the session, you will participate in an Ice Breaker activity that is meant to allow you to get to know each other in a fun way. Then you will have fun learning about robotics. Ideally, volunteers should be between 12 - 23 years of age. Yes, by participating in this Zoom Robotics class with Two Thumbs Up, you are actually volunteering and providing a social connection to other youth and young adults.You will receive an email from Two Thumbs Up prior to the event with the Zoom information.
