Gwinnett Great Days of Service

Gwinnett Great Days of Service 2025 brought Gwinnett County residents, volunteers, local nonprofits, schools, and community partners together for a weekend of meaningful service across the county.

Together, we tackled some of Gwinnett’s most pressing needs, from combating food insecurity and homelessness, supporting education, uplifting individuals with disabilities, and providing resources for veterans and seniors.

This year, with your support:

Volunteer Gwinnett welcomed 33 new nonprofit collaborators, broadening our reach and engagement.
Completed 91 unique service projects that spanned the entire Gwinnett community.
Logged nearly 3,564 volunteer hours over three days.
Supported donation drives, contributing 12,755 items to community members in need.
Mobilized over 1,011 volunteers, nearly doubling 2025 sign-ups and first-time volunteers.

Gwinnett Great Days of Service continues to be one of Georgia’s largest weekends of service.

For Volunteers

Make Your Mark: Volunteer for a Project!

Volunteer Gwinnett will mobilize thousands of volunteers from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, for hands-on service projects across the county. Whether you're looking to give back as an individual, with your family, or alongside a group or club, you’ll find opportunities that match your skills, interests, and availability!

Become a volunteer

Why Volunteer with Gwinnett Great Days of Service?

By volunteering with Gwinnett Great Days of Service, you can:

Make an impact in your community!
Support causes you care about — hunger relief, education, the environment, and more.
Connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow changemakers.
Earn service hours for school, work, or leadership programs.

For Project Applicants

Who Can Host a Project?

Gwinnett Serves welcomes a broad range of organizations committed to community impact and aligned with Gwinnett County’s values, including:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Civic and neighborhood associations
Youth and alumni associations
Faith-based organizations
Historical societies and cultural organizations
Schools, PTAs, and university-affiliated clubs or departments
Colleges, universities, and student organizations
Community-based service organizations
Government-affiliated programs and advisory boards

Participating Organizations Must:

Align with Gwinnett County's strategic priorities and uphold the Gwinnett Standard of Excellence.
Submit all required forms and project information by the annual deadline.
Ensure clear supervision, volunteer guidance, and robust safety protocols are in place.
Agree to the terms outlined in the Gwinnett Serves Collaborative Letter of Agreement (received once your project is approved).

Ineligible Project Types or Activities:

Projects not open to all members of the public for volunteer participation.
Projects that do not align with Gwinnett County's strategic priorities.
Long-term or recurring projects without a clear start/end date or defined community impact.
Projects without adequate supervision, safety measures, or volunteer engagement.
Projects that take place on private property, including individual homes or locations not publicly accessible.
Projects that require volunteers to donate funds or purchase expensive supplies to participate.
Events that exist only to raise funds without a hands-on service component.
Projects not based in Gwinnett County.

Note: Gwinnett Great Days of Service project participation is not open to private individuals, for-profit entities, political or lobbying groups, or projects focused on direct fundraising, candidate endorsements, or proselytizing.