Volunteer
Ellijay Gilmer County Senior Center needs volunteers for classes and home delivered meals program. For more info, contact Burnette at 706-635-7688.
Gilmer and Fannin County Habitat for Humanity - seeks volunteers of all types. Homes are being built in Fannin and Gilmer Counties. Workers are needed to participate in the building process, as well as in support areas such as food service or office support. Young people are especially encouraged to volunteer as support staff (no volunteers under the age of 16 are permitted to take part as builders.) For information contact 706-632-6337 or www.habitat.org
Gilmer,
Pickens,
and Fannin
Counties		 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - seeks volunteers to help ensure that every child has a safe, permanent home. Volunteers will have one or two cases assigned to them and will be responsible for filing reports, attending court sessions and keeping in contact with their child. For more information, contact 706-276-2272.


Elevators, Stair lifts,
Attic lifts, Dumbwaiters
706-276-6673
www.BlueMooseElevators.com 		Gilmer County Foster Families needed - Help make a difference in the life of a child. Pickens County - 706-692-4701; Fannin County - 706-632-2296; Gilmer County - 706-635-2361
Ellijay Mentor - No tutoring. No parenting. Just friendship that works with your schedule. Enlighten a child's well-being. Gilmer County Family Connection
706-276-2319
Ellijay Gilmer County Domestic Violence Task Force - is looking for new volunteers. The goal of the task force is to raise awareness about domestic violence. 706-632-8401
Blue Ridge Second Chance Animal Sanctuary - is a no-kill rescue group. They provide spaying and neutering and educational programs. They also rescue homeless animals and takes them to NJ to be adopted since there is a shortage of pets there. The animals are all spayed/neutered and checked out before the road trip. They need volunteers and donations. Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, Inc., P.O. Box 997, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 www.SecondChanceAnimalSanctuary.org
Blue Ridge Gateway Pet Rescue - foster homes and various volunteer help needed. Call 258-ADOPT (2367).
Ellijay FOGAS - Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter is for anyone interested in the welfare of stray and abandoned animals in Gilmer County. Need volunteers to help with fundraising, spay/neuter programs, sponsoring adoptions, community awareness and education. Call 706-635-6005 for more info.
Jasper Georgia Mountains Hospice - This dedicated team provides ongoing care for the patient and support for the family.
Call to find out more about volunteer needs 706-253-4100 or Gina Pendley at 800-692-7199.
Blue Ridge The Visitation Center - is now requesting volunteers. Volunteers will be assisting visits between children and their parents. All volunteers will need to have a background check. Anyone interested, please contact Faith Cseh at 706-258-7921
Blue Ridge United Hospice of Blue Ridge - is in need of volunteers. Please call 706-632-0027.
Blue Ridge The Meals on Wheels program - needs volunteers to deliver meals. Mileage paid. Call 706-632-5438
Ellijay Food Pantry - Anyone who would like to learn more about the services, volunteer, donate food or receive food may visit on Wednesday or just call. Located at 266 Saylor Drive, Unit 5 in Ellijay. 706-273-3663. Open Wednesdays 10 – 1pm.
Blue Ridge Red Cross Disaster Action Team - needs volunteers for Fannin County. Training provided. Limited time commitment. Call 706-632-9331
Blue Ridge Thrift Shop - Fannin County Family Connection needs managers, cashiers, clothes sorters, stock help, and maintenance. Our assistance to Fannin County families depends on you, please volunteer your time.
Call Angie at 706-632-6063 to sign up.
Blue Ridge First Steps Program- A support group for new mothers. Pass along your mothering skills.
Call 706-632-6063.
Blue Ridge The North Georgia Mountains Crisis Network - needs help running two thrift stores.
To volunteer, call 706-632-6619 or 706-492-7219.
Blue Ridge The DAV Transportation Network - provides free transportation to the VA medical facilities. The program is in need of drivers. They can now provide daily trips to Atlanta and to the Oakwood Clinic in Gainesville. Anyone 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license that is willing to donate two or three days a month is welcome as a driver. Prior to being certified, all applicants receive a complete physical free of charge by the VA staff.
Contact Eric Meissner at 706-632-3742 or mail to P.O. Box 1776, Blue Ridge, Ga., 30513.