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Heart Stroke – FAST – Tips
07
Nov
By CFA Admin
Tips

Heart Stroke – FAST – Tips

When a stroke strikes, quick action can make all the difference. The faster someone gets medical care, the greater their chance of recovery.Remember FAST:• F – Face: Is one side drooping?• A – Arm: Does one arm drift downward when raised?• S – Speech: Is speech slurred or strange?• T – Time: Call 911 immediately.Even if symptoms fade, don’t ignore them. Our firefighter/paramedics are trained to respond quickly and deliver specialized stroke care before patients reach the hospital.
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Holiday Season – Thanks Giving – Gwinnett County
05
Nov
By CFA Admin
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Holiday Season – Thanks Giving – Gwinnett County

The Great Tree arrived this morning, marking the start of the holiday season in Gwinnett.Santa made a trip from the North Pole to welcome the 40-foot Norway spruce from the North Carolina mountains to its new home at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse.Missed Santa? Don’t worry, he’ll be back to light the tree on Thanksgiving night for the annual Lighting of the Tree!Mark your calendars for a festive, fun, and free night of photos with Santa, kids’ activities, live entertainment, self-guided tours of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, and more from 5:30pm to 8:00pm on November 27.Bring your family and kick off…
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Assist At A Warming Station
04
Nov
By CFA Admin
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Assist At A Warming Station

When forecasted temperatures reach 35 degrees Fahrenheit or below, the County’s five warming stations open from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am to offer temporary overnight relief from long-term exposure. Residents in need can warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest. On-call volunteers are needed to help staff organize check-in materials, greet participants, monitor program areas, assist with set-up and break down, and perform other related station tasks. To volunteer, visit VolunteerGwinnett.net. When called on, volunteers will be needed to assist staff with helping organize check-in materials, greet participants, monitor program areas, help with set-up/break down, and other related station tasks.Two seven-hour…
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Honor A Hero: Veterans’ Brunch
04
Nov
By CFA Admin
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Honor A Hero: Veterans’ Brunch

Help Gwinnett Parks and Recreation honor veterans at a special Veterans’ Brunch on Wednesday, November 5 from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the Bethesda Park Senior Center in Lawrenceville. Volunteers will support this meaningful event by assisting with setup, food prep, decorating, serving guests, refilling drinks, clearing tables, washing dishes, and general cleanup. This event brings together veterans and active adults in our community, so volunteers should be comfortable engaging with adults aged 50 and older. Are you ready to volunteer? Visit VolunteerGwinnett.net to register.
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Mobile Food Distributions – Tuesday’s – Nov & Dec – Register
04
Nov
By CFA Admin
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Mobile Food Distributions – Tuesday’s – Nov & Dec – Register

Since 2020, Volunteer Gwinnett and the Atlanta Community Food Bank have partnered to provide residents with fresh and shelf-stable food through monthly drive-thru and walk-up distributions. These volunteer opportunities take place on Tuesday afternoons, with volunteers helping to sort, pack, and distribute food outdoors, rain or shine. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. Register to volunteer in November or December.
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Thanksgiving Food Giveaway – 05/06-Nov-2025
04
Nov
By CFA Admin
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Announcements, Events

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway – 05/06-Nov-2025

Join the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and Volunteer Gwinnett at the 2025 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed now through Wednesday, November 5 to prepare food boxes and Thursday, November 6 to distribute the food boxes to families in need during the event. This outdoor opportunity involves standing and lifting, so gloves, closed-toe shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Volunteer groups of all sizes are welcome to register at this fun, annual event now in its fifth year. Visit VolunteerGwinnett.net to be a part of the volunteer team to help feed thousands of families this holiday season.
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Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Positions – Applications Open
04
Nov
By CFA Admin
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Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Positions – Applications Open

Applications are now open for our Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee position!Being a great firefighter takes more than just passing a test. We’re looking for people who are truly called to serve. If you share our core values of Truth, Trust, Respect, and Unity, you might be exactly who we're looking for to join our team.We don't do this for the hero label; we do it because it's the calling we chose.Apply today at GwinnettFireJobs.com. The application window will remain open through Monday, November 10
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