Take Part

Three ways to help
Atlanta welcome the world.

Whether you have three hours, fifty dollars, or a corporate platform — there is a place for you here. Pick a path. We will meet you there.

Volunteer

What a Saturday with us looks like.

One station, four hours, a small crew. You are supervised, equipped, and never asked to do anything unsafe. Most volunteers go home with a story and a few good photos.

  1. 8:00
    Arrival & check-in. Sign the waiver, pick up a hi-vis vest, gloves, safety glasses, and a name tag. Meet your small crew of four to six.
  2. 8:15
    Safety briefing. Five minutes on what is in scope, what is not, and what to do if anything goes wrong. Hydration plan reviewed.
  3. 8:30
    Before photos. Every area is documented before any work begins. You become part of the record.
  4. 8:45
    Crew dispatch. Each crew takes one zone. Sweeping, scrubbing, wiping, trash collection. A crew lead checks in every twenty minutes.
  5. 11:30
    Wrap. After photos, trash to designated bins, supplies packed. Group photo.
  6. 12:00
    Breakfast on us. Pizza, water, and a proper thank-you. You're home by 1:00.
Frequently Asked

Honest answers.

Is this an official MARTA or City of Atlanta program?

No. Kickoff Clean ATL is an independent citizen initiative. We coordinate with MARTA and the City and operate only where they grant permission, but we are not employees or contractors of either body.

What if MARTA doesn't approve a station?

We focus on the public sidewalks and rights-of-way immediately adjacent to the station instead. Either way, the work happens, and visible improvement reaches the visitor corridor.

Is volunteering safe?

Every session carries event liability insurance with MARTA listed as additional insured. Every volunteer wears PPE. A safety briefing is mandatory. A first-aid kit is on-site. MARTA Police is alerted to every session in advance.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Gifts above $1,000 are routed through a Georgia-based fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status, making them deductible. Smaller GoFundMe contributions are personal gifts. Email us if you need a tax receipt for any amount and we'll arrange it.

Who is behind this?

Kickoff Clean ATL was started by Ernest Timothy, an Atlanta resident who took an evening walk through Midtown, didn't like what he saw, and decided to do something about it before the World Cup arrives. He is supported by a growing roster of volunteers, donors, and community partners.

Will this continue after the World Cup?

If the work proves itself and the city wants it, yes. The six-week sprint is intentionally bounded so we can deliver on what we promise. The playbook we publish afterward is designed to be re-deployed for any future host moment, by anyone.

I want to help but can't do a Saturday — what else can I do?

Share our work on social. Tell a Midtown restaurant about us. Introduce us to a colleague at one of the corporate names you'd expect to see on this list. Forward our page to a friend who might volunteer. The coalition grows one introduction at a time.

Still Reading?

Then you're already one of us.

Pick one thing. Do it today. Send a friend. Sign up. Send $40. The first session at Arts Center is this Saturday — the second begins recruiting the moment we wrap.