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Write an Encouragement Card for Columbus Hospice Patients and/or Staff

Volunteers are needed to write encouragement cards to both Columbus Hospice patients and staff. Due to HIPPA requirements no patient information can be provided so these cards would need to be generic and include message like the following:

Sample Patient Messages:

We are thinking of you at this time! 
I hope today is a good day for you!

Sample Staff Messages:

Thank you for the care you provide!
Stay strong and know that others are thinking of you and value the essential work you do! 

Card Mailing/Delivery: Please send cards to the address below or drop off to Columbus Hospice and designate whether the card is for patient or employee. 

Columbus Hospice
Attn: Katie Greene – Encouragement Card (Patient or Staff)
7020 Moon Road 
Columbus, GA 31909

For Card Delivery: No contact drop offs can be done Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 8:00 AM and 12:00pm. Please leave the donation on the bench outside the main entrance, call Columbus Hospice at 706-569-7992 and let them know they have left your donation.

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Hygiene Kits for St. Anne Community Outreach

Volunteers are needed to create kits or donate supplies for Hygiene Kits for clients of St. Anne Community Outreach. St. Anne Community Outreach serves individuals and families living in poverty, including the United Way funded Rental Clinic program that works to keep housed those who are in danger of becoming homeless. 

Hygiene Kits can include:

  • Shaving Cream
  • Razors
  • Men’s Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Socks

Volunteers can put together the kits into Ziplock bags or provide the supplies for St. Anne to assemble the kits. 

For no contact drop off, please deliver donations to the address below on Mondays or Wednesdays 9am-11am. 

St. Anne Community Outreach
1820 Box Road
Columbus, GA 31907

For questions, please contact Rachel Chambless.

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Women and Children Shelter Residents in Need of Supplies at Hope Harbour

(Domestic Violence Shelter in Muscogee County)

Volunteers are needed to help provide supplies for the women and children staying at the shelter. 

Hygiene products:

  • Full Size Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste
  • Soap
  • Lotion Bodywash 
  • Tampons 
  • Pads

Household Cleaners:

  • Wipes
  • Disinfectants
  • Hand Sanitizer 

For no contact drop off of supplies – the donated items can be delivered every Tuesday at Rosehill Baptist Church on Hamilton Road at 8:30 am or at 1:00 pm.

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Safe, Child Friendly Activities for Children at Hope Harbour

(Domestic Violence Shelter in Muscogee County) 

As children remain home from school there is an increased need for safe, fun activities they can do at the shelter. Oftentimes those living at the shelter have left with very little of their home comforts. This includes toys and games for children. In particular, the list of items below would be greatly appreciated. 

Items:

  • Bubbles 
  • Sidewalk Chalk
  • Slip & Slides
  • Baby Pools 
  • Water Balloons
  • Play Dough
  • Board Games 

For no contact drop off of supplies – the donated items can be delivered every Tuesday at Rosehill Baptist Church on Hamilton Road at 8:30 am or at 1:00 pm.

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Encouragement Cards for Women at Hope Harbour

(Domestic Violence Shelter in Muscogee County) 

Volunteers are needed to write encouragement cards for women entering the Hope Harbour program. These would be used in the participant intake packets. For many women entering this shelter this is a time that comes with feelings of isolation. A note to let someone know they are thought of and they have people who care for their wellbeing and are rooting for their success, would mean a great deal! 

Please make these cards generic as client information is kept confidential for safety reasons. 

For no contact drop off of encouragement cards – the donated items can be delivered every Tuesday at Rosehill Baptist Church on Hamilton Road at 8:30 am or at 1:00 pm. 

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Hiring Well Doing Good– Virtual Job Coach Volunteer Opportunity:

Hiring Well Doing Good (HWDG) is a program of the Georgia Center for Opportunity. Their mission is to work with community partners across all sectors to identify, train, and equip those who are chronically unemployed and underemployed for the workforce to re-engage and strengthen our local economy. Volunteers are needed to provide virtual support and guidance to candidates walking through the HWDG online platform.

Volunteer Responsibilities: Virtual Job Coaches, after receiving training, will give virtual support and guidance to candidates as they use the HWDG platform to successfully search for a job as well as engage in assessment and desired training. Guidance offered may include navigation of the website, the appropriate use of available tools and resources, preparation for successful job search, job search assistance and resume support assistance.

Volunteer Commitment: Virtual Job Coaches will complete an hour-long training and are welcome to continue working with clients as long as they wish. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least 5 weeks of availability for job coaching. Scheduling is flexible and based on the volunteer and client availability. In general, volunteers provide support for 1-2 hours per week.

For Questions, contact Kristin Barker (HWDG Program Manager) at Kristin.barker@georgiaopportunity.org

To volunteer, complete this online form: https://www.getfeedback.com/r/trecjOqN

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