19th Annual HOTC Day
Our 19th Annual HOTC Day will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9am to noon. One Day. One Community. One Mission – Do Good! Big thanks to Presenting Sponsor 1915 South / Ashley!
Fond Farewell to our Summer Outreach Intern
Over the course of the summer, I really enjoyed my time with Hands on Thomas County. Through the Impact ROI internship program, I was given the opportunity to learn more about myself and Thomas County. My favorite part of the internship was by far all of the people I met in the community during the summer.
Last Week of Summer Outreach!
I’m sad to say that my summer of outreach is coming to an end. And what a great last week of volunteering it was!
Summer Youth Outreach – Week 3
This week was all about the animals! From domestic to wild, each youth organization this week got the chance to help or work with animals.
Youth Outreach – Week 2
After a busy first week of outreach, I was excited to get back into it with two more service projects this week. Going with a theme of senior outreach, I took two youth groups to two different facilities that serve seniors in our community: Scott Senior Center and Legacy Village.
Outreach 2022 – Week 1
Overall, this week was a great way to start my summer of outreach. I enjoyed spending time with kids from each of the youth organizations and can’t wait to see them to volunteer again soon!
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Service Camp Day 5
We did it! Our goal this week is to complete a service project in each of Thomas County’s cities: Meigs, Boston, Pavo, Coolidge, Metcalfe, Ochlocknee, and Thomasville. Today, we volunteered in Coolidge and Metcalfe making good on our commitment to serve all of Thomas County. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE PICTURES. FIND LOTS MORE ON OUR […]
Day 4 Service Camp
Our goal this week is to complete a service project in each of Thomas County’s cities: Meigs, Boston, Pavo, Coolidge, Metcalfe, Ochlocknee, and Thomasville. Today, we volunteered in Metcalfe and at Second Harvest. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE PICTURES. FIND LOTS MORE ON OUR FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. First thing in the morning, we were on the […]
Service Camp Day 3
We were wrong. We thought Animal Day was the best day, but it turns out senior day might be! Our goal this week is to complete a service project in each of Thomas County’s cities: Meigs, Boston, Pavo, Coolidge, Metcalfe, Ochlocknee, and Thomasville. Today our focus was on Scott Senior Center in Thomasville, and the […]
Day 2 Service Camp 2022
Day 2 of Project Impact Summer Service Camp 2022 was the best day, Animal Day! Our goal this week is to complete a service project in each of Thomas County’s cities: Meigs, Boston, Pavo, Coolidge, Metcalfe, Ochlocknee, and Thomasville. Today our focus was on Thomasville, specifically Hands & Hearts For Horses and the Thomasville-Thomas County […]
Service Camp 2022 Day 1
Day 1 of Summer Service Camp with/at City of Meigs, Virtuous Girls Group, Keep Thomas County Beautiful, and the Ochlocknee River.
Blessed With Interns In 2022
Amiri will be working with HOTC over the summer assisting with summer camp, youth outreach, and helping us get ready for our 2022-23 volunteer season which kicks off with the 19th annual HOTC Day on October 22. Mark your calendars now. It will be here before you know it!
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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