Back to School Cobb with Artportunity Knocks and the Cobb County Sheriff's Office

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We are looking for positive indivuals and groups to help us serve the community. Come out and lend a hand, share a smile and be a volunteer for the day. No skills required, only a willing heart.

Artportunity Knocks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through the arts, education, community service, and bridging cultures, is pleased to announce its co-hosting role in the upcoming Back to School Cobb event with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. The event will take place on July 26, 2025, at J.R. Miller Park in Marietta, GA, from 10 am to 1 pm. An estimated 7,000 students, families and educators are expected to participate.

Back to School Cobb aims to provide families and educators with a supportive and festive atmosphere as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This year, the event features a variety of activities for youth and families, school supplies for students and teachers, and resources for parents.

WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS to serve in the following roles for our event:

• Event Registration
• Event Monitors
• Face Painters
• Concession Stand Attendants
• Activity Facilitators
• Attendants for inflatables
• Setup and Breakdown Crew
• and more...

Volunteers may sign up for one of two shifts (9am-12pm or 11am-2pm). Artportunity Knocks Volunteer access badges will be distributed on-site to you as well. Volunteer hours will be logged by check-in AND check-out times. Refreshments may be available.

Artportunity Knocks Event Point of Contact: Ty Woods (ty.woods@artportunityknocks.org)

Artportunity Knocks Volunteer Sign-up Point of Contact: volunteer@artportunityknocks.org