The Backpack Project, Inc. is a student-run 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to packing and hand-delivering backpacks containing food, toiletries, and other necessities to those experiencing homelessness. Founded in 2015, TBP operates across seven cities and nine universities across the southeast. The Backpack Project of Athens is a chapter organization of The Backpack Project, Inc. based out of Athens led by students at the University of Georgia. We also do backpack packings and delivery, but have grown our initiatives to reach different needs of the homeless community.

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You are required to attend a Volunteer Training (VT) prior to your group volunteer event. We will host a brief training day of the event if necessary. However, we require volunteers to attend a mandatory training session once a year if they are interested in volunteering indivudally. VT's will be a time to learn more about The Backpack Project of Athens, homelessness (specifically in Athens), volunteer opportunities, and protocol’s when in the field.

Volunteer Training Sign Up

There are many opportunities for groups to volunteer with The Backpack Project of Athens. We have done donation and clothing drives, cooking and delivery events, and kit and backpack packings in the past. We are also planning to open encampment cleanups in the future. Once you complete the form above, the Director of Partnerships and Donations will reach out to you to schedule a meeting to discuss details.

Visit the link below to learn more about homelessness, other service providers, harm reduction, and our partner organizations.

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