Southern Barter Sponsors National Volunteer Week

Who: Do Good Get Rewards and Southern Barter Club

What: “Meet the Non-Profits, Discover How Easy it is to Make a Difference” Free admission; open to the public

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2013; 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Where: Del Jou Art Gallery, 1616 Huber St., Atlanta, GA 30318

This exciting volunteer celebration party will introduce the public to Atlanta-based non-profit organizations that provide accessible and rewarding volunteer experiences. Special guest, 11 Alive News Anchor DeMarco Morgan will share how community service has enriched his life. KISS 104.5’s Sasha The Diva will host.

Volunteer Celebration To Commemorate National Volunteer Week April 24, 2013

Atlanta currently ranks 14th in the nation for volunteering. National Volunteer Week, is a way to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers, and will be celebrated in 2013 from April 21-27.

Two Atlanta organizations— Southern Barter Club and Do Good Get Rewards—will sponsor “Meet the Non-Profits, Discover How Easy It Is to Make a Difference” from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at Del Jou Art Gallery, 1616 Huber St., Atlanta, GA 30318. The event will introduce the public to 20 diverse Atlanta-based non-profit organizations: including Hands On Atlanta, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Zoo Atlanta and Fernbank Museum to name a few. Each attendee will have the opportunity to ask questions to determine the volunteer opportunity that fits him personally.

Do Good Get Rewards is a volunteer rewards program. The free service provides an opportunity for non-profit organizations to demonstrate appreciation for their volunteers. Volunteers earn points for hours served and spend them on anything from massages to trips to deals at your favorite restaurants and more. (www.dogoodgetrewards.com)

Special guest, 11 Alive news anchor DeMarco Morgan, recipient of the NABJ National Community Service Award in 2006, will discuss how community service has enriched his life. His involvements have included Big Brothers, Big Sisters; 100 Black Men of America, Inc.; the YMCA; and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

200 gift bags with $500 in rewards offers will be distributed to the first 200 attendees.

Live Jazz, light hors d’oeuvres and free parking make this a must attend event.

For further information, contact Tammy Allen, CEO of Do Good Get Rewards, at 678.344.6032; or Laurie Sossa, CEO of Southern Barter Club, at 678.491.9367.

www.dogoodgetrewards.com, www.southernbarterclub.com

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