Hey Impact ROI 2022 Summer Intern!
My name is Ella , and I am the 2022 Hands On Thomas County Impact ROI intern. I graduated from Thomasville High School and am currently a rising second year at the University of Virginia studying leadership and public policy. I love volunteering in my school’s admission’s office, meeting prospective students and showing them all […]
Volunteer Week 2022 Recap
April was National Volunteer Month and we celebrated to the fullest during Thomas County’s very own Volunteer Week April 16-23, presented by Check Mate Industries! Over 840 individuals joined us throughout the week at select volunteer opportunities and as we recognized the many Hands On Heroes at Cheers For Volunteers! Take a look at the […]
Mac Attack Back!
Thanks for a great return of Mac Attack. See pics from our latest disc golf tournament.
Cheers For Volunteers 2022
BIG cheers for the 9th annual Cheers For Volunteers Presented by 1915 South/Ashley! Thanks to the more than 400 people who joined us on Tuesday, April 19 to celebrate 60+ volunteer heroes. Friends, family, and interested community members were treated to Diablo’s, Blue Bell Ice Cream, lemonade and popcorn compliments of Thomas County Schools, and […]
Project Impact Summer Service Camp 2022
Student Hands On Thomas County is proud to present Project IMPACT Summer Service Camp, June 6-10, 2022. Open to rising 6-9th graders, Project IMPACT is a week of fun and hands-on volunteer service.
Summer Youth Group Leaders!
Over the past 18 years, HOTC has held a weekly summer service camp followed by youth outreach activities. Let us lead your youth group in summer service June 12 through July 31.
Volunteer Week 2022
April is National Volunteer Month! Join us for Thomas County’s very own Volunteer Week – April 16-23 as we celebrate volunteer service and the many people who make good things happen in our community!
See Our Latest News
See what we’re up too! View our most recent newsletter and email update — chock full of the latest and greatest volunteer news and opportunities.
MLK Service Day 2022 Recap
t was a wonderful start to the new year as we honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17. More than 506 volunteers participated on this national and federal holiday through service projects that focused on literacy, hunger, human services, and unification.
Who’s Your Hands On Hero?
Hands On Heroes is an annual award program to recognize those special members of our community who donate their time, energy and skills to support the people, places, and non-profits in Thomas County.
Internships Available
HOTC currently has two intern spots available for 2022. If you are motivated and friendly, have great computer skills, and a love for youth volunteers and non-profits, we’d love to hear from you!
MLK Service Day 2022
Join Student Hands On Thomas County for volunteer projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
HOTC Day 2021 Recap
Thanks for an amazing morning of service!
Family Volunteer Day 2021
Volunteer with your friends and family to honor local service men and women for Veterans Day!
18th Annual HOTC Day
Our 18th Annual HOTC Day will be Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9am to noon. One Day. One Community. One Mission – Do Good! Big thanks to Presenting Sponsor Ashley HomeStore!
Volunteers Upgrade Northside Park
Create the change you want to see is a phrase often used around the Hands On Thomas County (HOTC) office. This summer, a group of volunteers took it to heart!
Last Week of Impact Outreach
I never thought that my summer of community service projects would come to an end, but here we are. While I have two more weeks of my internship, my last service project is in the books.
Week 3 – Impact Outreach
After two weeks of recharging, we are back at it again! I can definitely say it is good to be back. I was able to get right back into the groove and focus on the two service projects I had this week with The Boys and Girls Club and Vashti’s Ventures and Connections.
Week 2 – Impact Outreach
When it rains, it pours! And it sure did pour the week of June 21st, but the rain didn’t keep us down during our second week of Project Impact Outreach. Boy, our summer of service just keeps getting better and better!
First Day! – Impact Outreach 2021
Welcome to one of several summer 2021 Project Impact Outreach recaps from our Project Impact ROI intern. Project Impact ROI is an annual program designed to engage local high-school seniors and college-age students in community service, and expand our SHOTC youth summer programming and outreach. In return, the intern gains valuable leadership experience, credit hours […]
Day 5 – Project Impact 2021
The last day of summer service camp is always bittersweet. On the one hand, we are all exhausted from our week of projects, tired of the heat and humidity, and ready to be done with the hard work we face every day. On the other hand, we have had such fun, felt a sense of […]
Day 4 – Project Impact 2021
Thursday. Whew, what a day! We were optimistic that these kids could handle what we had in store. And boy, did they! Thursday’s theme – Human Services – focused on working with local agencies who help and support our community members in times of need or crisis.Scroll down for pictures!We started our morning at Scott […]
Day 3 – Project Impact 2021
Wednesday was all about our local senior citizens. We had one goal for the day: lots of smiles! After seeing so many happy faces (from both seniors and campers), it was clear we achieved just that… all while 3 feet apart! Scroll down for pictures! Our morning was spent at Providence Plaza completing a random […]
Day 2 – Project Impact 2021
Tuesday was animal day! The most favorite volunteer day of all for most of our youth volunteers. Our discussions focused on how we help animals, and how they help us.Scroll down for pictures!Our morning was spent at Hands & Hearts For Horses which provides hippotherapy for youth and adults with special needs. With a full […]
Day 1 – Project Impact 2021
After missing a year of summer service camp due to COVID, we are super excited to be back at it for 2021. Our motto for this week of service camp is “Do Something Good!” And on day one, we did!Scroll down to see pictures from our day of service!Our theme for the day – Our […]
Welcome, Impact ROI Intern!
Olivia is a sophomore at the University of Georgia, studying Financial Planning and Social Entrepreneurship. Her current career plan after she graduates is to work for a non-profit as a Financial Planner or Advisor.
Cheers For Volunteers 2021
What a super night we had on Tuesday, April 20 as we honored our local volunteer Hands On Heroes at our 8th annual Cheers For Volunteers at the Big Oak. Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated with us! Hands On Heroes is an annual program to recognize outstanding volunteer efforts in our community. More […]
MLK Service Day 2021 Recap
More than 100 volunteers spent this federal holiday, and national day of service, helping others by completing DIY, virtual, and in-person projects in honor of the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Family Volunteer Day 2020 Recap
On Family Volunteer Day, families of all shapes and sizes, and volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come together to serve the community. Family Volunteer Day on November 7, 2020 focused on giving thanks to veterans. With Veterans Day on November 11, it seemed especially appropriate that we bring awareness to the […]
HOTC Day 2020 Recap
One Day. One Community. One Mission — Do Good! A big hands-on thank you to our HOTC Day 2020 Presenting Sponsor THIS JUST IN! HOTC DAY BY THE NUMBERS… 776 volunteers ~ 3104 hours ~ 32 agencies ~ 46 project sites ~ ~ 5903 individuals served Thank you Thomas County! Not even a pandemic can […]
Win Disney Tickets!
Feel the magic! As a thank you to HOTC volunteers and supporters, we will be giving away FOUR DISNEY PARK HOPPER PASSES. Each pass is good through February 28, 2022, and offers admission for one person at one or more parks on the same day: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. There are […]
Pollinator Pop Up Recap
Welcome to one of several summer 2020 volunteer pop-up recaps from our very first Project Impact ROI intern. Project Impact ROI is an annual program designed to engage local high-school seniors and college-age students in community service, and expand SHOTC youth summer programming and outreach. In return, the intern gains valuable leadership experience, credit hours […]
Welcome Project Impact ROI Intern!
Welcome to the very first of several summer 2020 volunteer pop-up recaps from our very first Project Impact ROI intern. Project Impact ROI is an annual program designed to engage local high-school seniors and college-age students in community service, and expand SHOTC youth summer programming and outreach. In return, the intern gains valuable leadership experience, […]
Project Impact Volunteer Pop Ups
It’s been a long couple of months! Like you, we’ve been staying home as able, practicing best health practices, and eagerly awaiting the time when we would be able to volunteer again together, in person.Although there are still restrictions and guidelines to follow, to replace our usual Project Impact summer programming (cancelled due to COVID-19), […]
Virtual Cheers For Our 2020 Hands On Heroes
Normally this time of year, we would be planning to honor local volunteers – we call them Hands On Heroes – and HOTC supporters, in person, at Cheers For Volunteers presented by Ashley HomeStore, in partnership with the City of Thomasville and Everfan. Now in its 7th year, Cheers is a big celebration gathering hundreds […]
Volunteer Week 2020
April is National Volunteer Month. Join us as we celebrate Thomas County’s very own Volunteer Week, April 18-25…with, like many things nowadays, a social-distance twist! We’ll honor our 2020 Hands On Heroes, promote select in-home and virtual volunteer opportunities, and do fun daily giveaways (read more below). Things are a little different right now, but […]
How to Volunteer During Covid-19
With COVID-19 affecting our world and everyday lives, you may be wondering how you can best continue to volunteer in your community and beyond, while following best practices for the health and safety of yourself and others. “Social distancing” and “self-quarantine” are terms we are all coming to learn, so are exploring and collecting ideas […]
MLK Service Day 2020 Recap
On Monday, January 20, Hands On Thomas County honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy by making it a day on, not a day off. Over 150 individuals braved the cold to come together on this annual (and national) morning of service, to continue the example that Dr. King set by serving others — volunteering […]
Please Take Our Survey
THIS SURVEY HAS CLOSED. THANK YOU! Hands On Thomas County is undergoing a comprehensive strategic planning process, and we have partnered with UGA’s Fanning Institute to help us create a strategic plan. As a part of that planning, we are working to collect feedback from our constituent groups – agency partners, volunteers, donors, government officials and […]
Healthy Living Initiatives
We cannot say it enough… Volunteering is good for you – mentally, spiritually, and physically. Volunteering is good for our community – a healthy and pleasing environment makes for happy citizens. Volunteering is good for others – when you donate your time and skills to a local non-profit, community agency, or project site, you are […]
HOTC Day Take 2
With Tropical Storm Nestor threatening our area this past October 19, the difficult decision was made to cancel HOTC Day 2019 for the first time in 16 years (that’s a pretty good run!) for the safety of our volunteers and partner agencies. Although wind and rain kept us from coming together for this annual day […]
Family Volunteer Day 2019 Recap
UPDATE FOR VOLUNTEERS Be sure to log your volunteer steps to win 4 Disney Park Hopper Passes. We have extended the deadline until 12/1. LOG STEPS It was a Saturday morning well spent as we celebrated Family Volunteer Day with families of all shapes and sizes during Veterans Day weekend. More than 320 volunteers spent […]
Why Volunteer?
HOTC volunteers tell why they volunteer…
HOTC Day 2019 “Rescheduled”
Dear HOTC Day Supporters and Volunteers, As weather forecasts are predicting tropical force winds and rain for our area, we have decided that the safest action we can take to ensure our volunteers’ safety is to postpone our Hands On Thomas County Day projects scheduled for this Saturday, October 19. Our wish is […]
16th Annual HOTC Day
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS BEING “RESCHEDULED”. Click here to learn more. Our 16th Annual HOTC Day will be Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9am to noon. Individuals, families, organizations, clubs, churches, schools and businesses are invited to participate in this volunteer-a-thon at various project sites throughout Thomas County. All registered volunteers receive […]
Impact Outreach 2019
Impact Outreach is a 3-day mini-camp designed to provide hands-on volunteer experiences to local youth organizations. Scroll down for pics! We spent our mornings volunteering with kids from the Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club. This is our 5th year partnering with the Boys & Girls Club to incorporate service learning into their existing […]
Project Impact 2019 – Day 5
Day 5 – our last day of camp. After a week-long schedule full of volunteer activities, it’s safe to say we were all ready to relax. This group of campers will certainly be missed as they were always ready to work hard and do good. It’s our hope they each found a cause or organization […]
Project Impact 2019 – Day 4
It was the perfect day to be outside as our theme for the day was Environment and Our Community. We discussed the big picture of the environment – from air to water – and how its well-being affects our lives and future. We then whittled down to our very own little community – from citizens […]
Project Impact 2019 – Day 3
Rain? What rain? Nothing stops this volunteer team! Our theme for the day – Human Services. The morning started at Habitat For Humanity, helping in theReStore located on Stevens Street. The ReStore accepts donations of gently used furniture and appliances, and salvaged home items such as doors, lighting, and other home-building materials which are then […]
Project Impact 2019 – Day 2
Day 2 of summer service camp was all about animals… animal welfare that is! Our morning discussion focused on how and why we help animals, and how they help us. We are lucky to have two organizations who recognize the importance of animals in our daily lives: Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary (and their sister organization […]
Project Impact 2019 – Day 1
When volunteering, the most important trait we can exhibit is flexibility. Understanding that even the best laid plans may not go as expected, but our job is to pitch in and do whatever we can to be helpful. That definitely came into play on day one of camp. Our theme for the day was Community […]
Volunteer Week 2019 Recap
April was National Volunteer Month and we had the best time during Thomas County’s very own Volunteer Week, April 20-27. This event, always the week before Rose Show & Festival, is a celebration of service and all the volunteers who help make good things happen in our community. We had select volunteer opportunities (with over […]
Mac Attack 9 Recap
The ninth annual Mac Attack Charity Disc Golf Tournament presented by Core & Main was held on Saturday, May 11 at MacIntyre Park Disc Golf Course. As always, we had an amazing day thanks to a full house, including five Pro Players; the weather gods which produced some threatening skies, but nothing more; and the […]
Cheers For Volunteers 2019
It was a super night on Tuesday, April 23 as over 364 community members came together to honor local volunteers during the 6th Annual Hands On Thomas County’s Cheers for Volunteers Reception & Awards at The Ritz Amphitheater. Hands On Heroes is an annual program to recognize outstanding volunteer efforts in our community. More than […]
Volunteer Week 2019
Rose PlantingSaturday, April 209:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (for ages 10+) Beautify your community by helping plant rose bushes in honor of volunteer service.
MLK Service Day 2019 Recap
It was a great start to the new year as Hands On Thomas County (HOTC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by making Monday, January 21 a day on, not a day off! On this annual (and national) morning of service, over 210 individuals came together to serve their community and heed […]
Healthy Living Through Volunteer Service
For 2019, HOTC is making a new year’s resolution. This is one we definitely won’t be breaking, and we invite you to be a part of it! It has been proven that volunteering: —encourages physical activity by doing —lessens stress by transferring focus from ourselves to others —alleviates depression through social contact and rewards —lengthens […]
Family Volunteer Day 2018 Recap
Families of all shapes and sizes celebrated Family Volunteer Day during Veterans Day weekend. Over 175 volunteers (schools groups, sororities, families, friends) spent their morning at different project sites – a Manna Drop at Harper Elementary School, the Veterans Parade on Broad Street, and Red Cross Holidays for Heroes at the Thomas County Public Library. […]
HOTC Day 2018 Recap
Despite the stress, fatigue, mandatory clean-ups, and damage (thankfully, for the most part, minimal in our community) of a major hurricane plowing through 10 days earlier, our non-profit partners and volunteers rallied and united for the 15th Annual HOTC Day on October 20, 2018. 1350+ volunteers showed up and showed out at 65 different project […]
Fall 2018 Newsletter
If you are looking for more information on stories in our Fall 2018 Newsletter, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for links to full length stories. Want to see the full newsletter? Just click the image to the left. Service Camp Click here to read more about youth service learning and their success […]
15 Volunteer Projects We Love
Over the past 15 years, we have partnered with hundreds of non-profits at thousands of project sites with tens of thousands of amazing and caring volunteers. Together, we have made a positive impact on our people and places. It was difficult to choose just 15 volunteer projects to spotlight in honor of our anniversary, but […]
Project Impact Outreach 2018
Based on our popular Project IMPACT Summer Service Camp, Outreach is a mini-camp geared toward local youth organizations and kids that may not typically attend the full week-long camp – we bring summer service camp to them! We spent our mornings volunteering with kids from the Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club. This is […]
Project Impact 2018 – Day 5
Day 5 – our last day of camp. After a week-long schedule full of volunteer activities, it’s safe to say we were ready to relax during the weekend. This group of campers will certainly be missed as they were always ready to go and do good. It’s our hope they each found something to be […]
Project Impact 2018 – Day 4
We made it over the hump, and on to probably our most challenging day thanks to the heat, humidity, and being outdoors most of the day. For Thursday’s theme – Historic Preservation, we teamed with Thomasville Landmarks to volunteer at project sites reflecting our community’s past, and reflected on how our past can shape our […]
Project Impact 2018 – Day 3
Challenges. We all face them every day. It’s how we adapt to these challenges that creates the person we are and will become. Today’s service camp theme – Adaptability – asked our kids to reflect on their own challenges, and to be aware and understanding of the challenges of others. Our morning began with Lives […]
Project Impact 2018 – Day 2
Animals, animals everywhere. Day 2 of summer service camp was most everyone’s favorite theme, Animal Welfare. Our morning discussion focused on how and why we help animals, and how they help us. We are lucky to have two organizations who recognize the importance of animals in our daily lives: Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary (and their […]
Project Impact 2018 – Day 1
The first day of Project Impact Summer Service Camp sets the tone for the rest of the week so we don’t just ease in to the volunteer experience, we jump in whole-heartedly! Our theme for the day – Human Services. The morning started at Habitat For Humanity, helping in their new ReStore located on Stevens […]
2018 Cheers for Volunteers
Many thanks to everyone who attended our 5th annual Cheers for Volunteers on April 24 in honor of this year’s Hands On Heroes, and all the volunteers who lend a hand in our community. This year, we changed things up and held the event at the Thomasville Amphitheater where we, and 250 of our friends, […]
Volunteer Week 2018
Volunteer Week is a celebration of service and all the volunteers who help make good things happen in our community. During this week, we’ll have select volunteer opportunities (of course!), volunteer “shout-outs”, and Appreciation Stations at select businesses around town. THANK YOU to all our volunteers who make this such a great community to be a part of!
Project Impact Summer Service Camp
Student Hands On Thomas County is proud to present Project IMPACT 2018 Summer Service Camp, June 11-15. 2018 REGISTRATION IS FULL. WE DO HAVE A WAIT LIST. FORMS & PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO RESERVE A SPOT ON THE WAIT LIST. CLICK HERE TO PRINT FORMS. Open to rising 6th-9th graders, IMPACT is a week of […]
MLK Service Day 2018 Recap
Hands On Thomas County (HOTC) celebrated the lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during this annual (and national) service day making Monday, January 15 a day on, not a day off! Over 185 volunteers braved the finger-numbingly cold morning by serving at select project sites focused on hunger, literacy, safe housing and community beautification, […]
You Got Skills!
Got skills? Of course you do. Everyone, every age, has something they are good at, or have a passion for. HOTC has ideas where you can put those skills and passions to (volunteer) work right here in our community. Crafty – if you can use a sewing machine, help make comfort pillows for breast cancer […]
MLK Jr Service Day 2018
Join us for this national day of service on January 15 from 9am to noon, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that reflect the basic tenets of his life’s work: eradicating hunger and poverty, ensuring education and safe housing […]
Give A Gift That Gives To All
Make an end of year donation to support HOTC volunteer and community service programs.
Family Volunteer Day 2017 Recap
Families of all shapes and sizes came together to help others on Family Volunteer Day, Saturday, November 11th. Over 90 volunteers spent their morning at 4 different project sites – Second Harvest, Legacy Village, Red Cross Holidays For Heroes, and a Manna Drop at Harper Elementary School. At Legacy Village, the Thomasville High School National […]
HOTC Day 2017 Recap & Pics
What a difference a day can make! On HOTC Day 2017, we are proud to report that a record 1551 volunteers selflessly devoted their Saturday morning to various local efforts including feeding the hungry with Second Harvest, picking up litter with KTCB, beautifying public and historic spaces with the City of Thomasville and Thomasville Landmarks, […]
SHOTC Family Volunteer Day
Families of ALL shapes and sizes welcome – work, home, church, friends – if you consider them family, so do we! Volunteering on your own? The more the merrier! We are all a part of one big, happy volunteering family! Strengthen bonds, create shared experiences and lasting memories through community service. Space is limited. First-come, first-served. […]
14th Annual HOTC Day 2017!
Our 14th Annual HOTC Day will be Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 9am to noon. Individuals, families, organizations, clubs, churches, schools and businesses are invited to participate in this volunteer-a-thon at various project sites throughout Thomas County. Last year’s HOTC Day saw more than 1400 volunteers at 70 different project sites donating more than 5000 hours of […]
Project Impact Outreach 2017
June 20-22, we spent our mornings volunteering with kids from the Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club. This is our 3rd year partnering with the Boys & Girls Club to incorporate volunteer service into their summer camp program. Our overall theme was Human Services – volunteering at local non-profits which provide basic services that […]
Project Impact 2017 – Day 5 – Reaching Out
Friday! Last day of service camp. It is always bittersweet. We are all exhausted from our week-long volunteer activities, so we are happy for the weekend to be here, but we are sad to see our new friends go. Our hope is that after this week of teamwork and camaraderie, we will come back together […]
Project Impact 2017 – Day 4 – Food Insecurity
Today’s summer service day focused on food – how it is something most of us take for granted on a daily basis. It is there when we want it – and even when we don’t, we know it is there. For many though, easy access to three meals each day is not a given. Our […]
Project Impact – Day 3 – Environment/Community
Day three of summer service camp – honestly, it wasn’t an easy one. We spent the majority of the day outdoors. It was hot and humid (thank you south Georgia summers). The tasks were physical. We are proud to say, we made it through, and we are ready for a new chance to do good […]
Project Impact 2017 – Day 2 – Animal Welfare
Today, summer service camp focused on Animal Welfare – how we care for animals, and how animals sometimes care for us. This is typically one of the most popular day with our campers – filled with love, fur, and a bit of sneezing! Our morning started with Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary, a no-kill feline rescue. […]
Project Impact 2017 – Day 1 – Safe & Sound
We started off day one with the theme of Safe & Sound. We volunteered at a home site out in the county with Habitat For Humanity. The home had been completely destroyed in the devastating storms this past January. Many local residents are not aware that more than 200 homes were damaged, and 11 were […]
2017 Cheers For Volunteers!
More than 75 community members gathered on Tuesday, April 25 to honor local volunteers during Hands On Thomas County’s Cheers for Volunteers Reception & Awards at The Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce. With April being National Volunteer Month, April 19-22 was HOTC Volunteer Week, a celebration of service and volunteers, making it the perfect time […]
Post-Storm Needs
Many people in our community, and surrounding areas, were adversely affected by this weekend’s storms — Our hearts go out to you. We have partnered with the Thomas County Emergency Management Agency and All Hands Volunteers, which provides disaster relief assistance, to help. Here’s what you can do: (Updated 2/1/2017) – Man the Volunteer Reception […]
Mardi Gras Masquerade 2017 Pictures
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at Mardi Gras Masquerade 2017. It was a fabulous evening with fabulous people! Here are some pictures to prove it. For more pics on Facebook, click here. Very Special thank you to Event Co-Chairs Lauren Radford & Heather Yates; Decor Chair Kim Cornish; Graphic […]
Mardi Gras Masquerade
Join us for an evening of New Orleans-style revelry with a mission. Celebrate 13 years of volunteers with HOTC at our annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Party & Fundraiser.
Pictures From HOTC Day 2016
It was a beautiful day in everyone’s neighborhood during the 13th Annual HOTC Day held on October 22. 1400 volunteers offered up their morning to 60+ different project sites across Thomas County. Although the participation of both non-profits and volunteers was impressive, this day is about more than just numbers. It is bigger than just […]
Project Impact Outreach 2016
Based on our popular Project IMPACT Summer Service Camp, Outreach is a mini-camp geared toward local youth organizations and kids that may not typically attend the full week-long camp – we bring summer service camp to them! We partnered with the Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Club. which encouraged kids in grades 6 and […]
Project Impact 2016 – Day 5 Reaching Out
We made it through another great week of service! Parents and campers should be very proud of all the good work, learning and experiences that were gained during Project Impact. Friday’s theme was Reaching Out. This is the simplest act of volunteer service one can perform, but often the most intimidating. It can be hard […]
Project Impact 2016 – Day 4 Adaptability
We all face challenges in our lives that others may or may not be able to recognize, some more serious than others. Today’s theme, Adaptability, focused on how we adapt to these challenges. We all have abilities, some have disabilities. These challenges can make something more difficult, but not necessarily impossible. The two organizations we […]
Project Impact 2016 – Day 3 The Environment
Every year at camp, we have one day dedicated to the environment. And every year, on cue, it rains. Well, it is part of our environment! This year though, the rain was properly timed in between project sites (“Cue rain!”) allowing us a full day outside with some cloud cover to keep things a bit […]
Project Impact 2016 – Day 2 Animal Welfare
Our theme for day 2 of Project Impact 2016 was Animal Welfare. Animals of all types play a big role in our everyday lives – as service animals, work animals, agricultural stock, and as members of our families. They help us, and we help them. We spent the morning making cat toys for Miss Kitty Feline […]
Project Impact 2016 – Day 1 Human Services
Working hard the very first day…great start to camp!
Mac Attack VI Pictures
Thank you to everyone who supported the Mac Attack VI Charity Disc Golf Tournament benefiting HOTC. It was a beautiful day of fun, fellowship and great competition! To see the results of this annual PDGA-sanctioned tournament, click here. Pictures, thanks to John Bosman, below. Images are available for download for personal use only; not for […]
2016 Cheers For Volunteers
Thanks to everyone who attended HOTC’s 3rd Annual Cheers for Volunteers in honor of this year’s Hands On Heroes, and all the volunteers who lend a hand in our community. With 30+ nominations, our committee selected the following to be recognized based on their commitment, impact and passion. You’ll find more pictures below, and also […]
Thank An Everyday Hero
National Superhero Day will kick off a weekend of super causes as local cape maker, Everfan, partners with Hands On Thomas County and the Be Dave Brave foundation to highlight the heroic work of local citizens. HOTC’s Hands On Heroes Award Winners, along with other heroes nominated throughout the community by people like you, will […]
2016 Mardi Gras Pictures
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to attend our Mardi Gras Party & Fundraiser at The Uno Hill Barn at Pebble Hill on January 23, 2016. We appreciate the support of all the volunteers, donors, sponsors, and attendees who helped make it a great evening for a great cause! Congratulations to Everfan for […]
HOTC Day 2015 Pictures
October 17, 2015 was the most beautiful day, not only for its sunny and cool weather, but also for the 1400+ volunteers that spread out among 65+ project sites throughout Thomas County for the the 12th annual Hands On Thomas County Day. Thank you to everyone – agencies, donors, sponsors and volunteers – who participated. […]
12th Annual HOTC Day 2015!
Our 12th Annual HOTC Day will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9am to noon. Individuals, families, organizations, clubs, churches, schools and businesses are invited to participate in this volunteer-a-thon at various project sites throughout Thomas County. Last year’s HOTC Day saw more than 1300 volunteers at over 70 different project sites donating more than 5000 hours […]
Project Impact Outreach 2015
HOTC was proud to present our first ever Project IMPACT Outreach summer volunteer program. Based on our popular Project IMPACT Summer Service Camp, Outreach is a mini-camp geared toward local youth organizations and kids that may not typically attend the full week-long camp. Our “guinea pigs” for the 2015 pilot program were 16 kids in […]
Project Impact 2015 – Day 5 Reaching Out
We made it through another great week of service! Parents and campers should be very proud of all the good work, learning and experiences that were gained during Project Impact. Friday’s theme was Reaching Out. We spent the morning at Scott Senior Center – cleaning the patios, organizing cabinets and the donation room, making tote […]
Project Impact 2015 – Day 4 Adaptability
We all face challenges in our lives that others may or may not be able to recognize, some more serious than others. Today’s theme, Adaptability, focused on how we adapt to these challenges. We all have abilities, some have disabilities. These challenges can make something more difficult, but not necessarily impossible. The two organizations we […]
Project Impact 2015 – Day 3 The Environment
Be patient. Be flexible. Listen: 3 things we tell our campers are required of a good volunteer. Today, all 3 of these skills were tested! Since today’s theme was The Environment, our expectation was we would be outside a good deal of the day at Cherokee Lake with Friends of Lost Creek Forest removing invasive plant […]
Project Impact 2015 – Day 2 Animal Welfare
As one camper put it, “I spent the whole day petting dogs and cats. That’s a pretty great way to volunteer!” We are sure all the animals we interacted with today agreed. Although that is basically what we did today, the experience went much deeper. Our theme for day 2 of Project Impact 2015 was Animal Welfare. Animals […]
Project Impact 2015 – Day 1 Human Services
Working hard the very first day…great start to camp!
Mac Attack V Tourney Pictures
Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for another successful disc golf tournament! For PDGA results, click here. Special thank you to volunteer John Bosmon for the great photos!
Cheers for Volunteers 2015
Thanks to everyone who attended HOTC’s 2nd Annual Cheers for Volunteers in honor of this year’s Hands On Heroes, and all the volunteers who lend a hand in our community (see picture gallery below). With more than 25 nominations, our committee selected the following to be recognized: Individual (volunteers 18+ who serve independently in Thomas […]
Mac Attack V Charity Disc Golf Tournament
Come play with us at our 5th Annual Mac Attack Disc Golf Tournament presented by State Farm (thanks Stephen Gainous, Bob Hutchison, Jamil Robertson and Patrick Scarbrough) and Red Hills Disc Golf! This is a PDGA sanctioned C-tier event. All ages and skill levels are welcome to this friendly competition benefiting HOTC at MacIntyre Park Disc […]
An Evening of Revelry for a Cause
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mardi Gras Party & Fundraiser on January 24, 2015 at Pebble Hill in celebration of 11 years of volunteers. It was the best in every way! The evening was a rousing success thanks to our wonderful sponsors, donors and volunteers. Read more about the evening below, including party […]
Mardi Gras 2015 Goof Booth Pictures
We had such a great time at Mardi Gras 2015. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests for joining the fun! Presented without comment, pictures from the Goof Booth. For more pictures from this evening of revelry for a cause, click here.
Jingle Jangle 4 Pictures
Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and players for making the Jingle Jangle 4 Charity Disc Golf Tournament such a joy! Here are some pictures from the day…
Jingle Jangle 4
The fourth annual Jingle Jangle Charity Disc Golf Tournament is presented by HD Supply Waterworks in partnership with Red Hills Disc Golf and Innova Disc Golf. Proceeds benefit Hands On Thomas County volunteer and community service programs. Want to be a hole sponsor?Click here! This tournament is open to ALL ages and skill levels. Prizes and/or […]
HOTC Day 2014 Pictures
Thanks, Thomas County, for another great day of volunteer service in our community, on behalf of all of the non-profit and community agencies that participated: Birdsong Nature Center, MNW Boys & Girls Club, City of Boston, Concerned Citizens of Boston, City of Thomasville, Douglass High School, Episcopal Development Authority of Thomasville, Habitat for Humanity, Halcyon […]
Disc Golf With The Y
This past summer at the Thomasville YMCA’s Camp Piney Woods, campers had the chance to learn the basics of disc golf as part of their curriculum thanks to a partnership with Red Hills Disc Golf club (RHDG), Hands On Thomas County (HOTC), and a grant from the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).
Project Impact 2014 – Day 5
Another amazing week down! We always start off the week with the hard stuff…get it done quickly (kinda’ like ripping off a bandaid)! By Wednesday, we’re all, frankly, a bit on the tired side from 3 days of physical, mostly outdoor volunteer work in the hot south Georgia summer sun. Thursday we ease up a […]
Project Impact 2014 – Day 4
Preparedness was today’s theme: being aware of potentially dangerous situations on land and in the water, knowing what to do in case of an emergency…for yourself, your friends, your family, your community. We worked with the Red Cross in the morning on basic first aid and cpr, focusing on the compression technique. The afternoon was […]
Project Impact 2014 – Day 3
Today’s theme, the environment, meant another hot, sweaty day outside. We spent it at Birdsong Nature Center helping remove invasive plant species – from privet to bamboo, campers identified, chopped, dug up, and hauled all they could find around the central grounds. And there was a lot to be found! Afterwards, they helped build a […]
Project Impact 2014 – Day 2
Our theme for day 2 of Project Impact 2014 – Animal Welfare. Animals of all types play a big role in our every day lives – as service animals, work animals, agricultural stock, and as members of our families. They help us, and we help them. Our entire day was spent at Dancing Cloud Farm […]
Project Impact 2014 – Day 1
Working hard the very first day…great start to camp!
Mac Attack IV Charity Tourney
Thanks to all of our players, sponsors and volunteers for another great disc golf tournament! To see tournament results, click here. Scroll down to see pictures from the event. Mac Attack IV Charity Disc Golf Tournament is a PDGA-sanctioned, C-tier event presented in partnership with Red Hills Disc Golf and Innova Disc Golf. Proceeds benefit […]
Cheers for Volunteers
More than 75 people attended Hands On Thomas County’s Cheers for Volunteers Reception & Awards on April 22, 2014 at the historic Hardy Bryan House, home office of HOTC. With April being National Volunteer Month, April 19-26 was officially declared HOTC Volunteer Week by mayoral proclamation. Volunteer Week is a celebration of service and volunteers, […]
Mayoral Proclamation
It’s official! Read the Mayoral Proclamation declaring April 19-26, 2014, HOTC Volunteer Week! Thank you to the Thomasville City Council and Mayor Max Beverly for recognizing the importance of volunteer service to creating a vibrant and successful community. To learn more about Volunteer Week and how you can participate, click here or view our Events […]
Mardi Gras 2014
Thank you to everyone who came out for Mardi Gras 2014. A big shout out to our Sponsors, Donors & Volunteers who help make it possible. See some pics from the night here. Looking forward to next year! Celebrate 10 years of volunteers with Hands On Thomas County at our annual Mardi Gras Party […]
MLK Jr Service Day 2014
Join us for this national day of service on January 20 from 9am to noon, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.Learn more here. The following project sites are available […]
Jingle Jangle Pictures
We had another great disc golf tournament on December 7. Thank you to all of our players, sponsors, donors and volunteers who help make this fundraiser such a great time for all! If you’re not all that familiar with disc golf, read more here. And be sure to take advantage of our very own disc […]
FVD2013 Recap
Volunteering is not only a way to help others, but to connect with others: family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, new and old. On Family Volunteer Day 2013, more than 150 volunteers turned out to bond through service, making a positive difference in their lives and the lives of many others in our community. At Thomasville Community […]
HOTC Day 2013 HUGE!
More than 1400 volunteers participated in the 10th Annual Hands On Thomas County Day on October 19, making it the largest volunteer event ever in Thomas County. With more than 60 project sites to choose from, everyone – big, small, young and old – had a chance to make a positive impact in our community. […]
10th Annual HOTC Day!
Our 10th Annual HOTC Day will be Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 9am to noon. Individuals, families, organizations, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to participate in this volunteer-athon at various project site throughout Thomas County. Last year’s HOTC Day saw 1200 volunteers at over 48 different project sites donating nearly 5000 hours of time to […]
Hands On Thomas County Adds Six for Tenth
Hands On Thomas County (HOTC) welcomes six community leaders to its Board of Directors for 2013-14. Dale Aldridge/Southwest Georgia Technical College, Jim Carter/Archbold Memorial Hospital, Jay Flowers/CORE Rewards, Arline Hampton/Thomasville Main Street, Mary Lawrence Lang/Suites of Woodleaf, and Jennifer Lindquist/Thomas University, will be part of an active and enthusiastic volunteer board of 19 Thomas County […]
Students “Fall” into Volunteering
As a young man we know likes to say, “Summer outta get a speeding ticket!” (For those of you in need of a punch line, “It goes too fast!”)… Although technically, summer doesn’t end until September 21, once those school doors open, the fall season is officially here as far as we’re concerned. Students and parents alike have […]
Project Impact Day 5 – Reaching Out
Our last day of Project Impact summer service camp was all about reaching out, making new friends, sharing smiles and stories, and making someone’s day a little brighter. The morning was spent at Scott Senior Center. The kids cleaned and organized closets, swept the front and back patios, and made cards and fans in preparation of […]
Project Impact Day 4 – Preparedness
Day 4’s theme was emergency preparedness. This is a very active and hands-on group of kids. All week they have been cleaning, organizing, raking, building, sorting, lifting, shoveling and still seem to have energy to spare. So we were wondering how they would make it through a day that was less physically strenuous, but more […]
Project Impact Day 3 – Animal Welfare & Therapy
Wednesday, day 3, half-way through our week of summer service camp! This morning we helped out at Hands & Hearts for Horses. The kids broke up into teams and tackled: shoveling manure; breaking down, moving and putting back together a large round horse pen; cleaning the barn and stalls; cleaning the classroom; raking the outside; […]
Project Impact Summer Service Camp – Day 2, the Environment
Phew, it’s a hot one. And we spent the entire day outside at Birdsong Nature Center. Luckily we had some clouds overhead in the morning keeping things less scorching. The kids spent the morning emptying, cleaning and organizing the old barn. After only a couple of hours the place was transformed for the better! The […]
Project Impact Day 1 – Human Services
Wow, what a super busy day with a super bunch of kids at Project Impact Summer Service Camp. Today’s theme was human services – making sure people, our neighbors, have the basics: a clean safe home and food. We spent the morning volunteering at Habitat for Humanity helping to frame a house and clearing the […]
Summer of Youth
Summer is just around the corner, and for many of you it brings thoughts of “no school!”, summer camp, beach days and family outings. For HOTC, summer signifies the end of our current fiscal year, and a time for budgeting and planning volunteer days, programs and events for the busy fall season to come. As […]
Disc Golf for Good!
MacAttack 3 Charity Disc Golf Tournament on May 18, 2013.
For The Love of the Game
Excerpted from Thomasville Magazine, Fall 2012. To read the article in its entirety, click here. One of the world’s fastest growing sports can now be found right here in Thomasville at our very own MacIntyre Park: Disc Golf. “What is Disc Golf?” you may ask. The easiest way to explain it is to compare it […]
National Volunteer Week – A Non-Profit Perspective
Throughout Thomas County there are over 300 agencies whose sole purpose is to improve the quality of life for Thomas County’s citizenry. Day in and day out these organizations provide services that would not otherwise be available without their existence. These organizations are most often staffed by one or two people, but take on challenges that require the work of many.
HOTC Salutes Volunteers – Business Spotlight
What do Thomas County’s bankers, insurance agents, medical professionals, shop owners, restaurateurs, technology specialists, and salespeople all have in common? They volunteer! Thomas County’s business community knows the value of giving back and that is one reason why Hands On Thomas County (HOTC), on behalf of the areas non-profits, would like to say, “Thank you”.
HOTC Salutes Volunteers – Community Organizations
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, Hands On Thomas County would like to recognize the powerhouse of organizations that selflessly engage our community in the spirit of helping others. These groups recognize the value of combining individuals to make a team that is greater than the sum of its parts in energy, spirit and fellowship.
HOTC Salutes Volunteers – The Next Generations
For most kids around the country, Saturday morning means cartoons, cereal and most importantly no school! However, here in Thomas County many a Saturday morning has come to mean something different for the area’s youth – Volunteering. Through Student Hands On Thomas County(SHOTC), Thomas County’s youth have put in over 10,000 hours of community service this year alone. To put that in perspective, it would take an adult with full-time employment over five and one-half years to achieve that number.
HOTC Salutes Volunteers – The Individuals
When asked what makes Thomas County a great place to live, one can expect Thomas County residents to reply with a myriad of answers, but one common thread will be found among all those answers; it’s the people of Thomas County that make it special. Now entering its tenth year of operation, Hands On Thomas County has had the opportunity to witness the actions of Thomas County’s extraordinary citizens first hand as they come together year in and year out to make our community a better place to live by volunteering their time, energy and resources. And, for that we want to say, “Thank you.”
Just Another Day of Service
Saturday, March 16th, was not a holiday and it was not a nation-wide service day, but that didn’t stop Hands On Thomas County (HOTC) and more than 60 of Thomas County’s citizens from using their Saturday to help individuals and non-profit agencies in need.
Become an HOTC Volunteer Ambassador
Thomas County is unique in so many ways: from its history and character, to its active and vibrant sense of community which sets it apart from other places, big and small. This community knows how to work and play hard!
Mardi Gras Party & Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Mardi Gras Party & Fundraiser. More than 185 revelers turned out for a great evening for a great cause
Fighting Hunger Through Manna Drops
A single Manna Drop can feed approximately 600 people or 200 families right here in Thomas County.
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