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Junior League of Douglas County
The JLDC is seeking members. The JLDC is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For info on how to join, e-mail ValHowell@aol.com, call 770-855-57437 or visit jldouglascounty.org.

Douglas Senior Services
Douglas Senior Services needs volunteers. If you have just 1-hour of time each month you can make a difference in a homebound senior's life. Hot-nutritious meals are delivered Monday Friday to homebound seniors who live alone and are not able to prepare their own meals. To find out more information about being a volunteer contact Nona Robles, Volunteer Coordinator, at 770-920-4294.

Donating your vehicle can help local families.
If you are planning to sell or trade your old car, boat or RV, consider donating it to Cars for Hope, a ministry of The Hope Project, a local tax-exempt, non-profit, faith based organization that helps families build a better quality of life. They can accept vehicles whether they are running or not. They will quickly and conveniently pick-up your vehicle donation at not cost to you, handle the title transfer requirements and provide you with a tax deductible donation receipt. While there are many car donations in the metro Atlanta area, this is local and will benefit local families. To make Cars for Hope donation, call 770-920-0993. Visit www.hoperestored.org.

First Steps
First Steps is in need of volunteers Do you like talking to new mothers? Do you like babies? Do you believe all mothers want the best for their baby? If you answered yes, then First Steps is a volunteer program you should consider. It is flexible and requires only six to eight hours of your time a month. Volunteers have the opportunity to meet with new mothers, provide education and a “welcome to the community” with friendly telephone support for the “First Steps of Parenting” in the first three months of their baby's life. For information, contact Bev Kartheiser, First Steps District Coordinator, Cobb & Douglas Public Health at 770-739-3215.

The Jocada Museum Of Jazz History
Tours are available by appointment. All are welcome and encouraged to visit the Jocada Museum of Jazz History at 6754 Broad Street, Suite 205, inside of the Old courthouse Building in Historic downtown Douglasville, just one block west of Gumbeaux's. Groups are welcome; handicapped ramp at west wing of the Old Courthouse Building; No charge. Donations are accepted. Call the Jocada Museum of Jazz at 678-360-4265 / 770-949-4090, and be a part of history!

Inner Harbour Hospital
Inner Harbour Hospital needs volunteers Inner Harbour Hospital, a psychiatric facility for troubled youth and adolescents, is seeking volunteers for mentoring, tutoring and special events. For more information please contact Suzanne Spruill at 770-942-9606 ext. 341.

Pregnancy Resource Center
The Pregnancy Resource Center fills a void in our community by offering services not provided by any other resource. All Pregnancy Resource Center services are free. Other than free pregnancy testing, the Center offers pre-natal lessons for every week during a pregnancy and has a special parenting curriculum beginning with the first year of a baby's life all the way through to those parents who have teenagers. All these lessons are provided through a one-on-one mentoring program. All those who take part in this mentoring program earn Mommy Money which is used in our Mommy Store to purchase new and nearly new maternity and baby clothing, as well as furniture and other supplies for babies and children.. If you are interested in the services the Center offers please call 770-920-1000 or see them at 3030 Chapel Hill Road. They also need more volunteers. Training is provided.

Children’s Voice CASA Training
A Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, volunteers their time to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children in juvenile court deprivation cases. To find out more, contact Children's Voice at 770-577-7228.

Volunteers needed for S.H.A.R.E. House
S.H.A.R.E. House is a non-profit organization that provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence. S.H.A.R.E. House is more than just a safe haven for abused and victimized women and children. It is a place for transformation from living in violence and dependence into non-violence and self-sufficiency. We are in need of volunteers in the following areas: Children’s Program Facilitator and Activities Leaders, Transportation, Maintenance, Crisis Line, DFCS Liaison, Legal Advocacy, Office Assistant, and Case Mgmt. Please contact Teresa Smith at 770-949-0626, e-mail at vteresasmith@bellsouth.net or visit their website at www.sharehousedouglas.org for more information.

Douglas County Retardation Association
Douglas County Retardation Association is asking for volunteers to become "Connection friends" to adults with mental retardation. As a friend, you would form a one-on-one relationship with the individual you mentor and participate in community activities together. Your support and time can make a difference in someone’s life. Please contact 770-942-1131.

Volunteers needed-Douglasville Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Volunteer days and hours are flexible and responsibilities are fun and easy! They need people to help greet visitors and give out brochures and information, stuffing envelopes and making goodie bags! Please call 770-947-5920. The Douglasville Welcome Center is located on O'Neal Plaza.

Foster parents needed
Love and compassion are needed for the children of Douglas County. At any given time, this county has temporary legal custody of more than 100 children. These children come from all walks of life, rich or poor. Foster parents bring safety, reliability, and dependability to the lives of children. Foster parents are not paid, but are volunteers who are reimbursed for the everyday care of a child in their home. The state is fully responsible for the cost of having a child in care, and reimburses families for clothing, child-related services and health and safety items. The expenses are reimbursed monthly. To become a foster parent in the state of Georgia you are required to have medical exams, criminal records background check and complete 30 hours of initial training. Drug screen and home safety requirements are needed as well as references. Georgia driver's license and social security card are kept on file. If you are not sure about ongoing foster parenting, their agency can use your services in other ways. If you are interested in fostering or would like to help in other ways, contact Chelsea Howard 770-732-5693 or Cicely Walls at 770-732-5684 with Douglas County DFCS.

Loving Hands Ministry
School will be out soon and their summer hours will go into effect.  They will be open Monday through Friday from 9 until 1.  On Saturdays, the hours will remain 10-12 for drop offs only.  The store will not be open on Saturdays.  Please remember them when you clean out and have leftover items from yard sales. Loving Hands Ministry appreciates and accepts all donations that are in good condition.  Please be understanding if they have to turn something away. They know what they can and cannot use.  Even those who have very little are somewhat picky and want nice things.  That is what they strive to have for them to choose from.  They are a local donation center that serves Douglas County.  They try to help those who qualify for assistance and help with items needed.  They can use gently worn clothing, (especially children’s) dishes, any household items, furniture and even vehicles that are in good condition.  They do NOT accept TV’s, VCR’s, computers, bikes or exercise equipment.  They are located behind the National Guard Armory on Spring Street.  They are still seeking toiletry items (motel soaps, etc.) and warm blankets or sleeping bags for the homeless.  There is also a need for Bibles.  Any translation would be appreciated.  Their phone number is 770 577-1777.  They accept donations any time they are open.  PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS ON THE DOCK IF THEY ARE NOT OPEN.

Foster Clothes Closet
Clothes and personal items are needed for foster children when they enter into foster care here in Douglas County. Most children, who are removed from their home or family, enter into foster care with only the clothes on their backs and little if any personal effects. Foster parents are expected to supply these things immediately but don’t always have the resources to do so. To donate contact fosterinfo@lifeover.org or 678-508-9214.

A Gift of Love Services
A Gift of Love is always in need of school supplies, new shoes in all sizes, new toys and gallon cans of fruit & vegetables for the soup kitchen. Donations may be dropped off at 3870 Longview Drive, near the bowling center. For information, you may call 770-947-8700.

Douglas County Freecycle helps locals swap “stuff”
Freecycle.org is a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free, right in their own hometowns. Self-described packrats are finding Douglas County Freecycle a lifesaver. There is no catch, they help reduce waste by connecting people. Members post items as either offer or wanted. Interested parties email to arrange pickup. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DouglasCountyFreecycle.