Who can become a Compeer Atlanta Volunteer?

• Anyone 18 years of age or older.
• Wanting to make a difference in the life of one person.
• Volunteers are matched with persons of the same gender.

How can I become a Volunteer?

• Complete an application form.
• Attend an interview.
• Attend a training session.
• Choose your Compeer friend.
• Meet with his/her Case Manager.
• Meet your new friend.

How to Apply?

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS FEEDBACK:
Volunteers who wish to fill out their monthly report form, please click here.
Volunteers, to fill out the Annual Volunteer Survey please please click here.





MAKE A GIFT & FORM A FRIENDSHIP:
You can make a difference - we see it everyday in the bright smiles of the people involved in our programs. Thanks to our extraordinary volunteers and the generous support of individuals, foundations and companies community wide, we make a difference in the lives of more than 500 people in greater Atlanta. With your gift, Compeer will continue to impact the lives of many more adults who have a mental illness, a developmental disability, and the isolated and elderly in our community. See Compeer Supporters.

Friendships make a difference. The impact is real and our 2006 Annual Survey Results confirms what we have always known: it helps our clients live independently for as long as possible. Compeer friendships increase self-esteem, and independence, and decrease isolation and the risk of becoming homeless. Compeer friendships help our clients find some of the joy and connectedness to their community that has been missing in their life. By making a donation, you can help us make a difference today. Gifts of any size are appreciated as every gift impacts the future of our clients and programs.

The easist way for you to make a gift to Compeer Atlanta:

Mail your gift, along with our printable donation form, to: Compeer Atlanta, Development Department, 1903 N. Druid Hills Rd., Atlanta, GA 30319

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:

- Gifts by Cash, Check or Credit Card:
A gift of cash in support of our organization is the easiest way to give. If you itemize for the IRS, your check made payable to Compeer Atlanta is generally tax-deductible. We will send you an acknowledgment letter for your tax records.

Also, if your company has a matching gift program, your gift could be doubled or even tripled in value.

- Gifts of Appreciated Assets:

Long-term appreciated stock or real estate provides donation opportunities that may result in significant tax benefits for the donor.


- Gifts of Stock:

This type of gift allows you to:

1) Give away appreciated assets and usually avoid tax on the gain;
2) Receive the regular charitable income tax deduction if you itemize your taxes;
3) Claim a tax deduction for the full fair market value (rather than the cost value) of your stock if you have owned the securities for more than one year.

Note: Please consult your tax advisor to make sure that you maximize your gift and your deduction in accordance with the current tax laws.

There are two ways you can transfer stock to Compeer Atlanta:

- Electronic transfer of stock: This is the most secure and expedient delivery process and provides efficient internal control as well as cost savings.

- Direct delivery of stock certificates: and stock powers to Compeer Atlanta. We ask that you please call our office for further information when considering a stock gift/transfer. Our number is listed below.

- Bequests:
A charitable bequest is deductible for federal estate tax purposes. Assets of any type - cash, securities, real estate, personal property - can be contributed via a bequest.

- Charitable Trusts:
Estate planning may include a charitable remainder trust that names Compeer Atlanta as the ultimate beneficiary while providing the donor with lifetime income, immediate tax savings, and certain capital gains advantages.

- Life Insurance Policies:
A policyholder may realize significant tax savings as a result of naming Compeer Atlanta as owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. The value of the policy and annual premium payments may be tax deductible.

- Gifts of Retirement Plans:
Retirement plan assets are among the most potentially tax-burdened assets you can hold. There may be tax advantages to naming Compeer Atlanta as the beneficiary of a portion of your pension plan or IRA.

- Named Endowment Fund:
An endowment fund may be established as a lasting legacy that contributes to the ongoing benefits of Compeer’s programs.

- In-Kind Gifts:
Staff members have compiled a "wish list" of items requested for our facilities or to enhance current programs: