Needs From: United Way of Hall County

The Compass Center is looking for volunteers to serve as Community Ambassadors. This role involves representing The Compass Center at community events, fairs, and meetings to raise awareness and promote our services. 

Responsibilities: 

Attend community events on behalf of The Compass Center.Distribute brochures, flyers, and other promotional materials. Engage with community members and answer questions. Collect contact information for follow-up. Provide feedback on community interests and needs. 

The Compass Center needs reliable volunteers to help sort and organize donations. As a Donation Sorting Volunteer, you will assist in ensuring that donated items are properly categorized and distributed to those in need. 

Responsibilities: 

Sort and categorize donated items (e.g., clothing, food, household goods). Inspect items for quality and suitability. Organize items for easy access and distribution.Assist with packing and distributing items to clients. Maintain a clean and organized sorting area. 

United Way is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various events throughout the year. As an Event Support Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping to organize, set up, and run community and fundraising events. 

Responsibilities:

Assist with event setup and breakdown.Greet and direct event attendees. Provide information about United Way and its initiatives including One Hall and the Compass Center. Support staff with various tasks during the event. 

Engage your team in a fun and meaningful volunteer project from wherever you are! Our kit packing projects bring volunteers together to make a difference.

Get your team together for a fun kit packing project from Birthday Kits to Blessing Bags, contact us to plan how your team can best serve our community!

The Compass Center is looking for welcoming and organized individuals to volunteer at our reception desk. As a Reception Volunteer, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing a friendly and professional greeting.

Responsibilities: 

Greet and welcome visitors and clients. Answer and direct phone calls.Provide basic information and assistance.Help with light clerical tasks, such as filing and data entry. Ensure the reception area is tidy and welcoming. 

The Compass Center is seeking friendly and organized volunteers to help in our Resource Center. As a Resource Center Assistant, you will assist clients in accessing various resources, such as food pantries, clothing distribution, and hygiene supplies. 

Responsibilities:

Assist clients by using computers and accessing online resources. Maintain a clean and organized Resource Center. Replenish educational materials and resource handouts. Provide basic information and answer client questions. Report any issue or needs to staff. 

In partnership with Wisdom Project 2030, 3 Giving Pantries and Libraries have been installed throughout the Gainesville Community. They are located at The Salvation Army, Mill Street Apartments and Downtown Drafts. The Giving Pantry and Library project offers a way to help to alleviate hunger and hardship in our community, through the distribution of food, personal items, cleaning supplies and books.

We need your help keeping our pantries stocked. We are in need of non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, books, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way of Hall County office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.