Dear Volunteers:
On behalf of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ staff, I would like to welcome you to our Volunteer Community.
We’re excited to announce that our 2025 Tour of Kitchens event—benefiting Open Hand—will take place March 15-16, 2025.
We are using Sign Up Genius as the volunteer scheduling platform.
To join us, please visit HERE, and choose an available shift (Day Captain, Morning Shift & Afternoon Shift) that works for your schedule on Saturday, March 15th and Sunday, March 16th.
We greatly rely upon trusty volunteers to execute events such as our annual Tour of Kitchens, and please know that your service is at the heart of what Open Hand’s mission is: to deliver love, dignity and nutrition to neighbors in need.
The contribution of your time and efforts is much appreciated! We are committed to providing you with a meaningful, engaging and impactful experience.
Thank you for welcoming the Atlanta community into our Tour Stops–and for ultimately helping our metro Atlanta neighbors in need!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Ralls
Publisher, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
Event Host, Atlanta Tour of Kitchens benefiting Open Hand
Volunteer with
Atlanta Tour of Kitchens
Saturday, March 15
and Sunday, March 16
Available Shifts:
Saturday, March 15
Morning Shift (9:45am – 1:00pm) – 5 Locations
Afternoon Shift (12:45pm – 4:00pm) – 5 Locations
Open Hand Volunteers – Morning & Afternoon Shifts; 5 Locations
Sunday, March 16
Morning Shift (11:45 – 2:00pm) – 4 Locations
Afternoon Shift (11:45pm – 2:00pm) – 4 Locations
Open Hand Volunteers – Morning & Afternoon Shifts; 4 Locations
Morning Shift, Afternoon Shift and Open Hand Volunteers accept a post at one of 5 Saturday TOK stops and at one of 4 Sunday TOK stops. Volunteers commit to one of the following roles, as assigned by the Day Captain:
- Welcomes Guests at the Door and checks tickets or wristbands; instructs guests where to find booties before entering.
- Welcomes Guests inside, providing guidance/direction to the kitchen
- Interfaces with guests on their way in/out and provides tour maps, tour program or other guidance
Morning Shift volunteer receives 2 complimentary tickets to the 2025 Southeastern Designer Showhouse ($90 value). Link to redeem will be distributed when check-in is verified by staff post-tour on 3/17. Upon arrival, please scan the QR code to fill out form in order to officially check in.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
MANDATORY DRESS CODE
- NO tank tops, graphic tees, revealing attire or athleisure wear, please. Business casual preferred. Jeans are allowed, but no holes, please. Comfortable shoes are strongly encouraged.
Day Captain – 5 Locations Saturday (9:30am-4:15pm) and 4 Locations Sunday (11:30am-5:15pm)
Day Captain takes command of this Tour Stop for the day, with direction to be provided in advance by AH&L. Day Captain takes the following responsibilities:
- Interfaces with the designer on-site; makes sure the house is ready for tours at the start of the day (booties and wristbands ready to distribute; chairs to put on booties near entrance).
- Welcomes volunteers and assigns them roles; reminds them to check in using AH&L sheet with QR code on-site; relays house rules and duties
Day Captain is invited to Tour of Kitchens Kick-Off Lunch on 3/11 to meet the designer. Day Captain receives 2 complimentary tickets to the Southeastern Designer Showhouse ($90 value); link to redeem will be distributed post-tour on 3/17 after check-in has been verified.
MANDATORY DRESS CODE
- NO tank tops, graphic tees, revealing attire or athleisure wear, please. Business casual preferred. Jeans are allowed, but no holes, please. Comfortable shoes are strongly encouraged.
