Hands On Greenville (HOG) was 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 80-90 monthly volunteer projects in partnership with over 100 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 HOG office before volunteering at one of our projects. At this meeting, you will learn all about HOG 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 for HOG. 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.

HOG does have several special events throughout the year including HOG DAY and our 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.

HOG 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 HOG office at 864. 242.4224.

The Hands On Network (formerly CityCares) is an innovative alliance of volunteer organizations transforming people and communities through service and civic engagement. With proven best practices for success, The Hands On Network develops entrepreneurial strategies for bridging community resources and needs. Hands On Network provides leading-edge national programming, participation in shaping national service policy and technology support. The Hands On Network has 35 organizations in the U.S. including international affiliates in the Philippines and China, as well as 20 partner organizations in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Atlanta, Hands On Network is a growing coalition of organizations here and abroad, all utilizing the Hands On Network model for volunteer mobilization and management. For more information about Hands On Network, please visit www.HandsOnNetwork.org or call (404) 979-2900.

HOG Day is Hands on Greenville’s annual serve-a-thon, where we have over 2000 volunteers serving at 70+ sites throughout Greenville County completing community service projects.  It’s hard work, and lots of fun. Volunteers serve for about 4 hours and then we gather for an after party with food and festivities. 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 and let us know the size of your group, and we can work with you to find a project that will work for you.