Keys to the success of Hands On Georgia are the unique qualities member organizations offer to the average volunteer:

• Hands On Georgia members develop volunteer projects in partnership with community-based agencies.
• Hands On Georgia members offer strong project management including recruitment, training, on-site project supervision, evaluation, and recognition of volunteers.
• Hands On Georgia members offer accommodating scheduling, commitment flexibility, and team-based programs.
• Projects are conducted in a wide range of service areas to address the varied needs of each community and offer a range of outlets for service opportunities.
• Hands On Georgia members also help civic-minded companies organize hands-on community service efforts, allowing many companies to fulfill their commitments to serve local communities, while building workplace morale and camaraderie.
• By infusing volunteers with education on the issues, Hands On Georgia builds community in every sense, generating social capital crucial for healthy civic life.

Hands On Georgia members are different from other volunteer groups because they guide the entire service experience beginning with recruitment, moving through project management, and finally, addressing retention and recognition. Hands On Georgia’s volunteer management process helps transform an initial interest in helping into a meaningful service experience that results in a sustained commitment to volunteering.

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