Volunteer
You can make a difference in the lives of others! Volunteer opportunities abound — find the perfect fit for you!
Whether you want a one time opportunity or have a few hours to give on a weekly or monthly basis, we can design the perfect volunteer job for you.
Jobs available:
- Clubhouse buddy – work side by side with clubhouse members in work unit tasks such as cooking, clerical duties, or small carpentry tasks.
- Committee member – serve on a committee to accomplish goals of the clubhouse
- Event planner or assistant – assist in the planning and execution of periodic special events such as dances for the brain injury community, mail outs and other fundraising events.
- Social activity coordinator – assist with monthly game nights and other social activities, including outings in the community. These usually occur in the late afternoons or occasionally on Saturday.
- Fundraising assistant – research, write and edit requests
- Translator – translate during activities for non-English speaking members
- Artist/writer/newsletter creator – assist members in creative tasks
- Gardener – work side by side with members in our garden
- Cook – assist as members plan, shop for and prepare nutritious meals
- Career counselor/resume writer – work toward employment with members on a career path
- Maintenance facilitator – teach repairs, cleaning and maintenance in the maintenance unit
- Exercise facilitator/walking group leader – assist members with walking and yoga groups
- Public speaker/advocate/promotion – help to spread the word about our services and the challenges faced by people with traumatic brain injuries
- Office helper – work with members on the computer and in clerical tasks
Volunteer opportunities are available at our Stone Mountain location. Qualifications include willingness to support people with physical and/or cognitive (thinking) disabilities, good sense of humor, openness and flexibility. Training is provided on site and staff members are always present for supervision and assistance. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. A criminal background check will be conducted.
Submit an application
To submit a Volunteer Application Form, download the form, print out and mail completed form to:
Volunteer Director
Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse
1001 Main Street
Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083
Testimonials
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Just had to send you a note for sending Colleen our way. We have never had anybody as conscientious and dedicated to her work as Colleen. She is always on time and goes out of her way to accommodate others in the Office. Thanks for sending Colleen and the wonderful work done at Side By Side.
Candler Broom, CEO, Austin Brown Inc. -
The Clubhouse is a treasured and unusual resource. It provides experiences that I, as a professional, cannot. Working as part of a community, a person learns to value others, to value him or herself. The Clubhouse provides a safe and respectful space in which patients become people again.
Dr. M. Rusin, psychologist serving brain injured clients -
As regards staff and volunteers the Clubhouse offers a terrific opportunity for meaningful service to our fellow man. Families and society are well served when a member who was providing meaningful contributions to his family before his accident or set-back is re-empowered and regains his self worth.
Irvine, Clubhouse volunteer -
The Clubhouse produces winners on all sides. Those who provide service and those who receive service benefit from the Clubhouse. It provides a positive environment where every member is treated as an individual and where the member is invested in the therapy offered to get that member sufficiently functional for him to re-enter society as a functioning individual.
Irvine, Clubhouse volunteer -
Side By Side means so much to me and my family. As the wife of a member, I am so thankful for the role Side By Side plays in my husband’s continued growing and adapting to life with a brain injury. As a volunteer, my family is rewarded ten fold every time we do something for the clubhouse in smiles alone!
Laurie, wife of Clubhouse member -
Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse is a true gem within the field of rehabilitation and community support for adults with traumatic or acquired brain injury. Side by Side helps members regain their sense of self and move forward to become productive and contributing members of society, with the support, love and care of the other members, staff and volunteers, family members, and even the community.
Dr. D. Berens, rehabilitation consultant -
The Clubhouse has been a wonderful place for her to re-learn socialization skills that were lost due to her traumatic brain injury. The Clubhouse has been a lifesaver for my daughter.
Mother of a Clubhouse member -
My husband began attending Side by Side 1½ years ago, and after a long nine year journey with brain injury, Side by Side was a breath of fresh air. When he is helped, it benefits our whole family.
Wife of a Clubhouse member -
I found a place where I can belong. It means a lot to me to have friends, comrades who have been through similar experiences.
Richie, Clubhouse member -
The members and staff are steadfast support to me and I feel great on a day when I have accomplished my goals.
Frank, Clubhouse member
