Hands On Greenville, founded in 1994 with the goal of creating, organizing, and leading meaningful service projects that positively impact Greenville County. Hands On Greenville is unique in that we extend programs beyond simple agency referral. Hands On Greenville guides the entire service experience, transforming an initial interest in helping into a meaningful service experience. The keys to our success are the unique services we offer to every volunteer.

 

We develop more than 200 monthly volunteer projects in partnership with over 300 community-based agencies in Greenville including Meals on Wheels, Loaves and Fishes, Diligent Hands & Gracious Hearts, Paris Mountain State Park, Camp Opportunity, Camp Spearhead, Safe Harbor and Pendleton Place. We then recruit and manage teams of volunteers to staff those projects.

 

We ask that all of our volunteers attend a brief orientation session at the Hands On Greenville office before volunteering at one of our projects. At this meeting, you will learn all about Hands On Greenville and our projects. Once you find a project that interests you, simply sign-up online or contact the Project Coordinator for details -- then start volunteering!

 

There is no minimum requirement to volunteer. You can help out as much as you are able. Our projects are designed for busy people who have a limited amount of time available. We recognize that some months you may have unlimited time, while other times you may have only an hour to spare.

 

We understand that last minute emergencies may make it impossible for you to attend a project for which you have registered. We ask that if you can’t make it, please contact the Project coordinator to let him or her know. There may be time to recruit someone to take your place.

 

Hands On Greenville does have several special events throughout the year including Hands On Greenville Day (HOG DAY), South Carolina's largest day of service and our annual Piggy Bank Auction. Keep in mind that you can volunteer as your schedule allows. We are happy to have you once a year if that’s the only time you can spare.

 

Hands On Greenville is always in need of Project Coordinators, which means you are the contact person for a monthly project. If you would like to lead a project please call the office at 864. 242.4224.

 

The HandsOn Network is a national nonprofit whose core mission is to equip, mobilize and inspire people to take action that changes the world. More information on the organization is at http://www.handsonnetwork.org/.

 

Hands On Greenville Day (HOG Day) is South Carolina's largest day of service. In 2008, more than 2,800 volunteers were serving at 94 project sites in Greenville County.  It’s hard work, but lots of fun. Volunteers work for about 4 hours and then we gather for an after party with food and games. This is also our biggest fund raiser of the year.

 

We can organize a project for most any size group. Whether you want a one-time event, or would like to volunteer on a monthly basis, we have many agencies who could use your help. Simply call our office at 864-242-4224 and we can find a project that will work for you.