Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals
In-Person Buddy
"Buddies" are the heart of Kate's Club! Serve as a positive role model and create a safe space for children and teen members while facilitating activities.
Details:
- Must attend New Volunteer Orientation and Training.
- Flexible shifts on weekday evenings, weekend mornings, and weekend afternoons.
- Locations: Atlanta, Albany, Athens, Brunswick, Newnan.
Virtual Buddy
Support members and facilitate activities just like in-person Buddies do, but lead the conversation on a virtual platform. A perfect opportunity for those who don’t live near one of our Clubhouse locations.
Details:
- Must attend New Volunteer Orientation and Training.
- Virtual Clubhouse programs are scheduled twice a month.
- Flexible location: join from wherever you are.
Camp Good Mourning
Join us as a Buddy at our twice-annual weekend camps in Winder, GA. Buddies spend time with members during a variety of outdoor experiences and facilitate grief-centered activities.
Details:
- Must attend New Volunteer Orientation and Training.
- Three-day weekend camps in April and August.
- Location: Camp Twin Lakes in Winder, GA.
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Direct Impact
Get the chance to work directly with children and teens to provide grief support in a safe environment.
Flexible Scheduling
Volunteer on your schedule. Weeknight and weekend shifts are available for open-ended programs.
Welcoming Community
Find your people at Kate's Club. Volunteers and members alike join us from all walks of life.
Debra Brook
Director of Clubhouse Volunteer Services
debra.brook@katesclub.org
Volunteer Opportunities for Groups & Corporations
Clubhouse Support
A perfect introductory volunteering opportunity to discover first-hand what we do and how we do it. Help out during weekend Clubhouse programs and provide hands-on support during both recreational and grief-centered activities.
Details:
- Morning and afternoon shifts.
- Saturday and Sunday shifts.
- Hands-on work with children and teens.
- Currently Atlanta Clubhouse only, but let us know if you are interested in helping out at one of our satellite Clubs.
Clubhouse Cleaning & Painting
The perfect project for corporate groups with only a few hours looking for volunteer work in Atlanta, GA. Get to know our Clubhouse facility and provide much-needed assistance keeping our space fresh for members and families.
Details:
- Help clean, paint, and refresh.
- Needed once a quarter.
- Done during business hours.
Camp Good Mourning
Support our twice-annual weekend camps by volunteering in Atlanta with camp prep, camper check-in, and camper pick-up. Or volunteer in Winder, GA, to help on-site with our camp party.
Details:
- April and August weekend camps.
- Volunteer in Atlanta or Winder.
- Provide hands-on or logistics support.
Adopt a Meal
Did you know Kate's Club provides members and families a meal at each program? Serve lunch or dinner at one of our programs to get to know our mission, work, and families.
Details:
- No training or screening required.
- Weeknight dinners and weekend lunch shifts.
- Great for a small team or family.
- Available at all Clubhouse locations.
- Register here to adopt a meal at the Atlanta Clubhouse. For other regions, contact midge.carter@katesclub.org.
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Direct Impact
Get the chance to work directly with children and teens to provide grief support in a safe environment.
Flexible Scheduling
Volunteer on your schedule. Weeknight and weekend shifts are available for open-ended programs.
Welcoming Community
Find your people at Kate's Club. Volunteers and members alike join us from all walks of life.
Debra Brook
Director of Clubhouse & Volunteer Services
debra.brook@katesclub.org
More Ways to Engage
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Fundraising
Kate's Club is a nonprofit organization and relies solely on your donations to provide its grief support programs.
Learn More About Fundraising
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Kate’s Hub
Connect with other volunteers, discuss your experiences, and expand your engagement by joining our lively online community.
Launch Kate’s Hub
More Ways to Engage
![Three happy coworkers stand together. They show support for those grieving, reminding them they're not alone. Join us in creating a nationwide community to break the stigma around grief.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6409fbe59c27d64519680ed2/6463d33edbda202d13cdd2f6_IMG_6495.png)
Fundraising
Kate's Club is a nonprofit organization and relies solely on your donations to provide its grief support programs.
Learn More About Fundraising
![A smiling woman and a young boy wearing a blue hoodie are posing together for a photo at a Kate's Club event, sharing a moment of joy.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6409fbe59c27d64519680ed2/646cd6ea74a287b79e0b46e8_DSC_3484.png)