get in on the action!
We’ve made it easier than ever to help share Hands On Atlanta Week and to recruit volunteers to join you in service! Scroll to find copy/paste and click-to-post messaging for quick and easy sharing.
For more info on Hands On Atlanta Week, click here.
Tips + Tricks
Start Early
Don’t wait. You’ve got the momentum right now as you’re reading this! Get your project posted so we can get people excited about serving!
Make the Ask
99% of people volunteer because someone asked them to. Keep it simple, genuine and just ask! Don’t forget to try texting, sending a quick message on Slack or your preferred messaging app.
Send a Calendar Invite
We typically do what our Outlook or Google calendar tells us to. It’s a miracle things get done that are not on there! Send calendar invites to people who show interest or who you’d like to volunteer with you.
Important DaYS
10 Days Out from Project
Please submit final headcount and volunteer totals to our team 10 days prior to your project! This will help ensure we have all the info needed for us, our partners and the community.
4 Days Out from Project
Why 4 days? It’s a great time to check in with your team, ensure participation or any cancellations from those who registered, while providing ample time to recruit folks to fill in any gaps if you lose people. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did!
The Day Before the Project
This is it, the final reminder! Include all of the project details, parking, driving directions, etc - answer all the potential questions in this email, including all the impact they’ll make and WHY their work is important.
Email + NEWSLETTER + CHAT
A perfect little blurb you can use to copy/paste and forward to volunteers or anyone you think that might want to get involved on the action! Consider sending 1 month out with reminders 2 weeks out and 1 week from your project. NOTE, bolded section is for you to edit. :)
PERSONAL EMAIL:
Subject line: Do something good during Hands On Atlanta Week
Have you heard the news? Hands On Atlanta Week is going down Sept 20-27, 2022 and [YOUR COMPANY] is joining in on the action! There will be over 200 impactful volunteer opportunities projects, community focused events, and more.
[EDIT THIS LINE WITH YOUR PROJECT] We’ll be volunteering at [PROJECT 1 AND PROJECT 2].
I hope you’ll join me and your colleagues for a fun and meaningful way to help our neighbors in need. To sign up to volunteer with our project [INSERT YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE]
For more info check out www.handsonatlantaweek.org and I hope to see you out there (or on a screen) doing something good!
Download, edit and share!
NEWSLETTER
Do Something Good during Hands On Atlanta Week
Have you heard the news? Hands On Atlanta Week is going down Sept. 20-27, 2022 and [YOUR COMPANY] is joining in on the action! There will be over 200 impactful volunteer opportunities projects, community focused events, and more.
To sign up to volunteer at our project with your colleagues [INSERT YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE]
Visit www.handsonatlantaweek.org to learn more and sign up today!
CHAT
Team, have you heard the news? We’re looking for volunteers to join [YOUR COMPANY] for Hands On Atlanta Week, going down [YOUR PROJECT DATE + TIME]. To sign up to volunteer at our project with your colleagues [INSERT YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE]
Like Hands On Atlanta at facebook.com/handsonatlanta
[TAG @] us at @handsonatlanta
BOLDED SECTION IS FOR YOU TO EDIT
Include in your post
Post a photo of YOUR employees volunteering!
Post 1
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. We will be volunteering alongside thousands of Atlantans for a huge week of unity! Join us and thousands of volunteers across metro Atlanta for 200+ in-person and virtual service projects and social good events!
Join [YOUR COMPANY] and your colleagues and sign up now:[INSERT YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE]
Post 2
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. Join us and thousands of volunteers across metro Atlanta for 200+ in-person and virtual service projects and social good events!
Learn more and get involved at https://www.handsonatlantaweek.org
Tips for Success
Try scheduling these posts to your internal channels early and often. Post up to 3 times per week, alternating days and times. Don’t forget about specific Facebook Groups you might have access to or the use of Facebook Messenger!
Tag and follow us at @handsonatl
Add registration link/details and/or https://www.handsonatlantaweek.org in your bio
BOLDED SECTION IS FOR YOU TO EDIT
Include in your post
Post a photo of YOUR employees volunteering!
Post 1:
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. Join us and thousands of volunteers across metro Atlanta for 200+ in-person and virtual service projects and social good events!
Learn more and get involved (link in bio).
Post 2:
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. We will be volunteering with [YOUR PROJECT NAME/DETAILS - TAG YOUR NONPROFIT/COMMUNITY PARTNER] to support Atlanta’s week of unity!
Join [YOUR COMPANY] and your colleagues and sign up now (link in bio).
Tips for Success
Try scheduling these posts to your internal channels early and often. Post up to 3 times per week, alternating days and times - evenings are great for Instagram.
Don’t forget about using Instagram Stories as a fun way to engage your team. Try pinning Stories to your profile for even more exposure.
Tag and follow us at @handsonatlanta
Include in your post
Photos of you volunteering!
Tweet 1:
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. Join us and thousands of volunteers across metro Atlanta for 200+ in-person and virtual service projects and social good events! https://www.handsonatlantaweek.org
Tips for Success
Do you have a culture or team Twitter account or list? Try scheduling these posts to hit those channels. If you’re a you a pro at making threads, this could be a great “think piece” or viral series that highlighting your company and why serving the community is so important.
Follow Hands On Atlanta at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handsonatlanta
If sharing internally INCLUDE LINK TO REGISTER
Include in your post
A photo of YOUR company volunteering!
Post 1:
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. Join us and thousands of volunteers across metro Atlanta for 200+ in-person and virtual service projects and social good events!
Learn more and get involved at https://www.handsonatlantaweek.org
Post 2:
[YOUR COMPANY] is proud to join Hands On Atlanta Week, happening Sept. 20-27. We will be volunteering with [YOUR PROJECT NAME/DETAILS] to support Atlanta’s week of unity!
Join [YOUR COMPANY] and your colleagues and sign up now [INSERT YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS HERE]
Tips for Success
Linkedin is another great place to showcase why working at your company is more than just a paycheck.
Try scheduling 2-3 posts per week highlighting why you joined Hands On Atlanta Week and why serving the community is important to your organization. Promote these posts, share them with groups or directly with your colleagues.
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