Why Volunteer at Families First?
By giving their time, talent, and resources, our volunteers provide hands-on support that directly impacts the families who depend on Families First.
The Rewards of Service:
- Brand Amplification: Aligning your name with trusted, high-impact community work
- Team Engagement: Boosting employee morale through meaningful volunteerism
- Being a Part of Change: Helping us create lasting change in the lives of children and families
Fund & Fill Service Projects
Combine philanthropy and service through a Fund & Fill Service Project. Individuals and groups can assemble themed kits of essential items to be donated directly to families in need.
New Mom Kits
Items can include
Baby Bathing Kits
Items can include
Non-Custodial Parent Kits
Items can include
Calm Down Kits
Items can include
Personal Hygiene Kits
Items can include
Get Involved as a Families First Volunteer!
Date: March
Location: Atlanta History Center
Overview: An elegant evening of purpose celebrating Families First’s impact, highlighting client testimonials, and honoring the supporters who fuel our mission.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Event prep support
- Decor & setup support for fundraising elements of the event
- Guest registration & hospitality
Date: Spring
Location: Families First Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
Overview: An informative and impactful forum providing advocacy education and awareness, service projects, maternal care resources, and essential baby items for new moms.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Kit assembly (on-site or off-site)
- Event support & guest hospitality
- Expert Panel Participation
Date: July
Location: Families First Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
Overview: A vibrant community celebration to prepare students and families for a successful school year. This event provides families in need with school supplies, backpacks, groceries, fun activities, lunch, and vital community resources.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Backpack & Grocery bag stuffing (pre-event)
- Day-of event setup & support
- Distributing giveaways & engaging families
Date: November – December
Location: Families First Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
Overview: An annual drive that matches families with corporate and community sponsors to provide holiday gifts for families in need.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Gift wrapping and delivery prep
- Sorting and packaging donations
- Holiday wrapping party for TAPP program participants
Other Volunteer Opportunities
We also offer program-based volunteer opportunities year-round to support our Navigator and Parenting & Adoption Support Services:
- Chispa Holiday Events- Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Teen Pregnant & Parenting Program (TAPP)- Holiday Giftwrapping Service Project
- Annual Statewide Adoption Celebration (November)
- Ongoing Service Projects (Fund & Fill): New Mom, Baby Bathing, Calm Down, Personal Hygiene, and Non-Custodial Parent Kits
To learn about upcoming opportunities, email volunteer@familiesfirst.org.