Community

Milledgeville Community Commitment

Volunteer opportunities for active adults are numerous including national organizations such as Goodwill; American Red Cross; FMCA Chapter: Habitat for Humanity Milledgeville, Baldwin Co. Affiliate; Boys and Girls Club; Big Brothers and Sisters; Kiwanis; Salvation Army; Meals on Wheels; United Way; AARP; and Rotary, as well as many faith based programs associated with the local churches and synagogues. In addition, the Oconee Regional Medical Center and the Central State Hospital seek adult volunteers for range of activities that can include clerical, assisting with Arts and Crafts, Garden Therapy, companions to visit and interact with patients.

There is also Experience Works which is a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Through this program, seniors age 55 and older benefit from training, counseling, and community service assignments at faith-based and community organizations in their communities; prior to transitioning into the workforce. Other senior citizen opportunities include: Elderhostel, a program that is open to the community through Georgia College & State University with scholarships available; Learning in Retirement, Georgia College & State University Institute for Learning in Retirement is dedicated to meeting the intellectual and cultural needs and interests of its members; The Older Americans Council of Baldwin County is a private non-profit organization composed of concerned citizens to provide community-based services to meet the needs of older residents; Baldwin County Senior Citizens Center which is open 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, includes breakfast and lunch along with recreational activities; and Council on Aging.

"Hands on Milledgeville" is a central location for all citizens of Baldwin County to connect with the type of project on which they would like to volunteer.