Special Event Volunteers Needed - Safe Space Saturday

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Safe Space Saturday is a curated space for Black girls and women to connect with licensed mental health providers in a comfortable wellness retreat environment. Each Safe Space Saturday includes an in-person wellness experience, a SHE’s Mentally Prepared mental health literacy workshop, a curated wellness box, and a gift card.

*We cannot accept court ordered volunteers*

Each Safe Space Saturday is free and designed with our attendees mind! So tap in to volunteer for this traveling wellness retreat when it's in your borough. We're coming to Forest Park, GA for this one and our attendees will have access to wellness workshops, interative activities and communitiy building.

Volunteer needs:

Bring your positivity and support for black girls in the ATL, GA community! We will need assistance with set-up, break down, registration and break out room activities. **Note** This is a sign up for volunteers to support the event, not for attendees.

Available Shifts:
Note- please be prepared to volunteer for your full shift, if you need to leave early please let us know and we will ensure the volunteer assignment matches your time availability.

• First Shift - 9:00am-3pm EST
  • 9:00am to 9:30am Onsite training for volunteer
  • 9:30am-10am Volunteer & team huddle before start
  • 10am-10:30am Participants check-in
  • 10:30am-11am Welcome session
  • 11:00am-11:45am Rotating wellness session & interactive activites
  • 11:45am to 12pm: Setup food
  • 12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch
  • 12:30pm-2:30pm Rotating wellness session & interactive activites
  • 2:30pm to 2:45pm: Close out session
  • 2:45pm-3:00pm Breakdown

Look out for an email from our team. To volunteer, you must complete your background check through Checkr confirm your selected shift.

You will receive lunch and free volunteer goodies for joining us!

Address:
Safe Space Saturday
120 Penney Road Forest Park, GA 30297

Volunteer FAQ's

What will I do as a volunteer?
Volunteers to support our BGS Staff with event set-up, breakdown and management of the activity stations.

Do I need training to volunteer?
You must arrive on time for your selected shift. Our staff will give a short explanation of your tasks and answer any additional questions upon arrival.

How old do I have to be to volunteer individually?
We ask that adults are 18+ to volunteer independently.

Is parking or train access available?
Please let our team know if you need assistance with transportation. There is parking available onsite as well.

I need volunteer hours for school, work or a community group - Can I earn them at this event?
Yes! We are happy to validate volunteer service hours for these reasons. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any court ordered volunteers or validate court related service hours for any reason.

Can I volunteer with my company or a group of people?
Yes! We love groups who serve together. Please note the number of spaces available for volunteers and register accordingly. Once the spaces are full, we welcome you to join us at another event.

Can I volunteer with my child (age 2-17)?
Unfortunately, we don't have a role at this special event that best fits for children at this time, but we would love for your girl to participate in the future free event! Attendee spaces may be currently full for this one, but we welcome you to join us at another event. Check out our events page or newsletter to register https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/events or email volunteering@blackgirlssmile.org for the event link.

Can I volunteer for the event, as an adult, bring my daughter to volunteer & attend the event?
While love all of the engagement with Black Girls Smile, our goal for this event is to curate a space for black girls & women to connect with each other & wellness. We will need our volunteers to focus on their assigned task for their shift and to connect with serving guest attendees. Attendee spaces may be currently full, if so, we will welcome you to join us at another event.

Reminder: You will receive an email from Checkr for a background.