Volunteer

Be the change you want to see.

If you’re looking to transform lives and build a stronger community, volunteering with Bobby Dodd Institute is your chance to be the change. 

We’ve got all kinds of volunteer opportunities in Atlanta, GA, so you can find something that fits your skills, interests, and schedule.

Are you ready to take action? Explore volunteer opportunities below!

Volunteers from Accenture at the BDI Atlanta Warehouse with Monique Bell, Manager, Community & Constituent Integration at BDI.
Representatives from PEAK institute and Luke Christie, BDI development manager, at Breakfast with Champions 2024

Event support.

BDI’s flagship fundraising event, Breakfast with Champions, is  attended by close to 400 guests. During the event we recognize the accomplishments from participants, employer partners and community advocates.

GROW

Getting Ready for Opportunities in Work (G.R.O.W.) is a one-week introduction to employment camp for students with a disability aged 14-22.

A BDI service participant having fun in a bouncy house during the 2023 GROW Summer Gathering.
Year-round volunteer opportunities.

We offer many volunteer opportunities, but right now we only have openings in Warehouse Support: Packing and Labeling.

Advocacy
Classroom Assistance
Field Trips Assistance
Fundraising
Job Coaching
Mock Interviewing
Packing and Labeling
Photography Support
Our programs in action

In 2024, we directly served

2,789

individuals.

A BDI GROW participant, a wheelchair user, with his mom, both wearing orange GROW t-shirs, both smiling

Ready to volunteer?

Volunteers are an essential force behind job placement and candidate readiness.

How are we doing?

We’re always looking for ways to improve, and your honest feedback helps us get better at what we do.

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