Community Service Ideas for Members

As communications professionals, IABC/Atlanta is committed to developing the skills of its members through instruction, networking and idea sharing. In addition, we are dedicated to the cause of helping others in our communities in these areas. By providing the unique skills of IABC/Atlanta members to non-profit organizations, we are able to enrich the communities where we live and work.

IABC/Atlanta members are encouraged to promote volunteer and community service opportunities by listing them in this 'IABC In Action" section of the Web site.

Strategic Areas of Focus

Literacy
Education
Arts
Professional Development

Volunteer Opportunities

Pro bono work in the areas of writing, strategic planning, graphic design, Web design, PR for non-profit organizations.
Teach/instruct classes on communications topics
Provide resume critiquing
Job shadowing
Career fairs
Other professional development instruction (donation of interview clothes, guidance in applying for scholarship or grants)
Internships

IABC/Atlanta does not promote any one organization nor do we ask our members for financial contributions to individual groups or causes.

Sample Organizations

Junior Achievement (Education)
Literacy Action (Literacy)
Professional development divisions of shelters and family services organizations (Prof. Dev�t)
Museums, design schools (Arts)

Special Note
As you or others within IABC/Atlanta participate in these programs, we encourage you to notify Laura Nelson so we can highlight your participation on the Web site. In addition, your volunteer efforts will make you eligible for the prestigious Catalyst Award given at our annual Golden Flame gala. Opportunities for community service will be listed in QuickNotes as well as on this Web page.