EDUCATION 2120 OPPORTUNITIES
Summer 2013
Below are recommended 2120 opportunities. Careful consideration is given to interacting with individuals who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse from EDUC 2120 students. Please keep in mind that opportunitites to work in an educational setting, in particular with school-aged students, is highly recommended and encouraged but is not required.
It is vital that 2120 students begin ASAP during the semester and not wait until the last minute, as delaying the opportunity may result in agencies filled to capacity with volunteers.
Deadline to register for a volunteer site - June 11
Deadline to submit completed hours - July 16
Schools listed below are not currently in session!!!
Notes to Students:
- Don't forget to come by the VKSU office to pick up your Service Verification Form.
- Agency contact info will be provided with your Service Verification Form.
- You cannot get credit for volunteering at your place of employment.
- You cannot get credit for volunteering at any religious institution.
- Students must contact agency directly for days/times of volunteering availability.
- Some agencies that deal directly with people on a one-on-one basis require their own background check in addition to the one you get through the Education department.
- Students may not complete 2120 FE in their 2110 classroom - must be two different classes/sites.
- Students may only complete 2120 FE at a site on already approved list below.
- No credit will be given for performing administrative duties
Volunteering Locations:
| Museum of History & Holocaust Education Note: This opporunity is only for on-campus residence students who have no transportation. |
KSU Center | The MHHE offers KSU students an opportunity to work with the staff of the Museum as they communicate the lessons of diversity and character to the public. Volunteers will schedule and give tours of MHHE exhibits, greet visitors to the exhibits, assist staff with exhibit maintenance and resource development. Volunteers are expected to dedicate 4-8 hours weekly to MHHE. Business casual is the accepted attire. |
| Advocates for Children | Cartersville | Volunteers are needed for a number of programs, including Peer Educators, Bartow CASA, Project Safe Place, etc. Minimum length of service for CASA volunteers varies from one month to years. More Information |
| Amedisys Hospice | Cartersville | Work with hospice patients, family members, and staff members through direct care, running errands, reading, yard or housework, or clerical/administrative support. |
| Boys and Girls Club | Cartersville | A program that helps develop skills in children. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help with homework and programs. |
| Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter | Cartersville | Volunteers are needed to help with a homeless shelter for men, women, and families. Student must volunteer for a minimum of 12 hours. |
| Good Shepherd Foundation | Cartersville | Good Shepherd is a sheltered work center for developmentally disabled adults. Services provided to the clients at the center include the following; training on living skills, work behavior, assisting with job searches, etc. Volunteers are needed to work with the clients one-on-one and in groups by assisting them with work-related tasks and the achievement of their personal goals. Additionally, volunteers are needed to assist staff with basic operations of the organization. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
| BEATS, Inc. | Canton | Therapeutic riding program designed for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. Volunteers will lead, sidewalk, and prepare the horses for their sessions. Volunteers are also welcome to aid with cleaning and painting. Qualified people will assist with training and exercising the horses. Requires a regular commitment for direct program assistance. More Information |
| Boys & Girls Club - Cherokee | Canton | Youth guidance organization for kids 6-12 years. Open after school and during the summer to give youth a positive place to receive education help and recreational activities. Help build children's self-esteem and self worth by providing fun activities with a purpose. Club times vary between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. |
| Cherokee Charter Academy
Program starts on February 1 and ends April 15. |
Canton | CCA serves students in grades K-8. Volunteers would tutor one-on-one or small groups of students in math or langauge arts instructions. Volunteers would also be responsible for keeping attendance and managing responsible behavior within the groups. Need volunteers Monday - Thursday from 2:45 pm until 4:30 pm. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 10 days of service during the semester. |
| Cherokee Learning Center |
Canton | Offers adult literacy programs including GED test preparation, GED testing, basic math and English skills, reading skills, ESL, computer skills, typing skills, and job and life skills. More Information |
| Dream Power Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Canton | Equestrian program for physically and mentally challenged children and adults. Volunteers are needed to assist riders and lead the horses during therapy sessions. |
| Feed My Lambs | Austell Atlanta Canton Marietta |
Volunteers are needed to help tutor and mentor at-risk children. Complete background check will be done by agency. Volunteers needed Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. |
| Goodwill of North Georgia | Atlanta Decatur Duluth Tucker Woodstock |
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Career Centers. Volunteers will help clients seeking jobs and micro-business owners by assisting them with office-related needs. This may include: internet access, faxing, making copies/phone calls, and any other resources they might need for job searches or business development. More Information |
| Path to Shine | Canton | Volunteers are needed to work with children living at an apartment complex in Marietta, giving some education support, helping with craft activities, and aparticipating in some play time. this volunteer assignment will involve carrying supplies, tables, water barrales, books, etc. You will be outside and around children, so please dress appropriately! No shorts, tank tops, or open-toe shoes allowed. Volunteers must complete child abuse training and attend an orientation. Volunteers are also responsible for cover the less than $10 background check!!! |
| The Lionheart School | Canton | Volunteers are needed to assist with routine farm maintenance such as starting seeds, planting, weeding, harvesting, building beds, amending soil, building farm infrastructure. Lionheart may offer opportunities to volunteer on the farm with children or other children from the community during class time or summer camps. |
| YMCA - Cherokee County | Canton & Woodstock | Volunteers needed for a number of programs, including sport activities, mentoring, after-school, and pre-school programs. |
| Acworth Parks and Recreation |
Acworth | Acworth Achievers Program. Volunteers are needed to tutor students in various subjects, help facilitate activities, and serve as mentors.
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| Amedisys Hospice Service | Kennesaw | Work with hospice patients, family members, and staff members through direct care, running errands, reading, yard or house work, or clerical/administrative support. More Information |
| Boys & Girls Club
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Marietta Austell |
A program that helps develop skills in children. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help with homework and programs. The Marietta location is not accepting volunteer for Summer semester 2013!! |
| Brown Elementary School | Marietta Austell |
A program that helps develop skills in children. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help with homework and programs. |
| Campbell Middle School | Marietta | Volunteers are needed to tutor students during regular school hours and/or after school with various subjects, mainly focusing on math and reading. Opportunities might also be available to work in the actual classroom with students directly. |
| Campbell High School | Smyrna | Volunteers will be assigned to a classroom and/or teacher to assist with various day-to-day activities. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. |
| Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) | Main Office: Atlanta Youth opportunities at: Chamblee Clarkston Doraville Marietta Norcross Sandy Springs |
CPACS offers health and social services to Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) in the greater-Atlanta area. Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with Youth Programs. Volunteers will serve as tutors/homework assistants at various locations in Clarkston, Marietta, Atlanta, Norcross, and Chamblee. Volunteers opportunities to also enter data into the agency database, assist with administrative duties around the office, and work directly with the clients if possessing Asian language skills. More Information |
| Cobb County Adult Education | Marietta | School program that helps all students 16 and older who are not enrolled in a conventional high school program learn the educational skills they need to become successful adults. Programs include: Adult Education (ABE) Pre-GED classes, Adult High School (AHS) General Education Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL). Volunteers will tutor students in the areas of math, reading, languages, and GED prep classes. All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation so they can observe the different grade levels. Once you have determined what grade level you would like to help teach, you must commit to meet with your group one (1) time a week for six (6) months. Classes are held Monday-Thursday mornings (9:00 am-Noon) and evenings (6:00-9:00 pm). Please check back for more information regarding the orientation date. Please note, orientations are typically held on a Tuesday at 6:00 pm for one and one-half hours. |
| Cobb/Douglas Community Service Board | Smyrna | Help provide mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services to persons with serious disabilities in Cobb and Douglas Counties. |
| Cobb Head Start | Marietta | Volunteers will read to the children, interact with the children on the playground, and be an extra set of eyes and ears for 3- and 4-year-old children. Please note the school follows the Marietta City School Calendar. Students must provide a copy of their completed background check on the first day of service!! More Information - note dress / food code. |
| Cobb Literacy Council | Marietta | Assist adult learners in the subjects of reading, writing, and mathematics as they prepare to take the GRE. Minimum length of service may be required. |
| Cobb Mentoring Matters | Marietta | Volunteers are matched with students attending different schools in Cobb County. Volunteers must complete a background check and commit to meeting their match at least once a week. |
| Communities in School | Osborne High School in Marietta | Volunteers will act as mentors/role models to middle school students as they complete apprenticeships and recreational activities. Volunteers will also serve as extra positive adults to help students stay on track in their summer program.
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| Corrigan Care, Inc. | Marietta, Kennesaw, and Roswell | Need volunteers for the following programs:
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| Culture Connect This is a year long program. You must commit one (1) year of service! | Various Locations | Become a mentor to an immigrant youth! You will be matched with a 7-17 year old of your same gender who comes from a similar cultural background and speaks the same home language as you. You will be a role model and trusted friend to a child in need, participating in various fun and educational activities as well as helping with school work and just hanging out. More Information |
| Feed My Lambs | Austell Atlanta Canton Marietta |
Volunteers are needed to help tutor and mentor at-risk children. Complete background check will be done by agency. Volunteers needed Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. |
| FOCUS | Acworth Marietta |
Individuals needed to assist with respite care for children who have been diagnosed with a variety of developmental delays. Volunteers are also needed to provide administrative assistance. Minimum length of service is 5 hours per week. |
| Frey Elementary School PTSA | Acworth | Volunteers are needed to assist with the reading program that is offered to 2nd graders. The PTSA would like to increase and expand the reading program and create a focus on math due to the new rigorous requirements of the Common Core Standard tests. The expansion of this program will be determined by the PTSA. Volunteers would be needed to come in the morning or during school hours any of the days that school is held. Children are recommended by the teacher to participate, so the schedule depends on the number of volunteers and teacher recommendations. |
| Hayes Elementary School | Kennesaw | Volunteers are needed to assist in the Media Center, front office, or as mystery reader. Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Request minimun 2 hours each visit. |
| Hollydale Elementary | Marietta | Volunteers needed for tutoring, monitoring and helping the teaches in the classroom. Orientation schedule as needed. Backgrounf check required. School will complete - They will accept current EDUC 2120 check. |
| Hope Atlanta - formerly Travelers' Aid | Marietta | Program dedicated to the prevention of homelessness in our community and combating it whenever it arises. |
| International Academy of Smyrna | Smyrna | Volunteers will assist teachers with remediation, assessments, small groups, and other classroom activties. Additionally, volunteers are needed to assist with the after-school program.
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| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Metro Atlanta | Help in providing services to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics and be workforce ready. Kindergarten through 6th grade students are involved with learning economic concepts which are presented in a series of 7 themes. Opportunities available throughout the Metro Atlanta area. |
| Kennesaw Dream Foundation | Kennesaw | Volunteers are needed to lead and assist students in various school related activities. Volunteers will also assist staff members with weekly program and other duties as determined by the Teen Center Staff.
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| Kids Enabled | Smyrna | Kids Enabled is a not-for-profit organization which offers guiding information, support and encouragement to parents and support networks to navigate the complicated journey from awareness to success, thus enabling children with learning differences to reach their full potential. Students are needed to provide one-on-one support to elementary school students with learning differences.
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| L.E.A.D. | Metro Atlanta area | L.E.A.D. connects with at-risk youth by using baseball as common ground. Through the Human Enrichment program, they provide tutoring, time management, and goal setting courses. Minimum length of service is at least 2 events. |
| Lockheed Elementary school | Marietta | Lockheed Elementary School Leadership Academy is a Title I public school in the Marietta City Schools district. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: media center support, classroom support, serve as interpreters for parent/teacher conferences, assist with math fairs and other school wide events when they are schedule. |
| Marietta Homeless Authority | Marietta | Volunteer options vary depending on the day of the week or project. Volunteers will either distribute food and organize donations or work with youth in the art or tutoring program. Agency is open Monday - Friday and the hours of service will vary. |
| MUST Ministries - Elizabeth Inn Campus | Marietta | Volunteers are needed to assist with homeless shelter duties, including: computer job search coaching, education and employment assistance, serve as job readiness instructor, assist with people skills, serve food, and attend to housing needs. Note to Educ 2120 students: No credit for serving as laundry attendant. More Information |
| Omosaze | Mableton | Tutoring program for children under age of 18. Minimum length of service is a 9-week commitment. |
| Path to Shine | Smyrna Marietta/Austell | Volunteers are needed to serve as a tutor/mentor for children in an after-school program during the school year and summer camp during the summer semester. You will be outside and around children, so please dress appropriately! No shorts, tank tops, or open-toe shoes allowed. Volunteers must complete child abuse training and attend an orientation. Volunteers are also responsible for cover the less than $10 background check!!! |
| Pine Mountain Middle School | Kennesaw | Volunteers are needed to tutor students in math and other designated areas. |
| Pitner Elementary School | Acworth | Volunteers are needed to assist in the actual classrooms and/or serve in the after-school program (APS). Volunteers in the classroom will assist the teachers with the various day-to-day activities. APS volunteer duties will include:
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| Right in the Community | Marietta | Volunteers are needed to help support disabled individuals in the following areas, including construction and trade, special projects, yard and home maintenance, music and entertainment, administrative and clerical, public relations and fundraising. |
| The Adaptive Learning Center | Marietta | Assist instructors and teachers with therapy and pre-school program that is geared toward helping children with developmental disabilities. |
| The Extension | Marietta | Provides residential recovery programs for homeless, addicted men; emergency winter shelter for anyone; outpatient substance abuse treatment; life skills training; job readiness counseling; and job placement. No credit given for doing administrative duties. |
| The Salvation Army | Marietta | Offers various programs for children residing in lower-income areas, including a youth basketball league and after-school programs such as daycare and tutoring (see below). Social Services provides assistance with utilities, rent, mortgage, clothing, food, medicine. Seasonal assistance needed for Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas food baskets and toys. Minimum length of service is at least once a week for the after-school programs. Volunteers are needed for the after-school program that serves children grades K-8 with their homework.
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| The Sheltering Arms | Various Metro Atlanta Locations | Works with parents to increase their understanding of child development and reduce parenting stress. Connects families with local resources. More Information |
| YMCA | McClesky Northeast Northwest |
Children's programs. |
| YWCA of Northwest Georgia | Marietta | Children's programs - after school / working with children while parents are attending group sessions (DV shelter) |
| YELLS | Marietta | Youth Empowerment Through Learning, Leading, and Serving. Volunteer are needed to tutor to help youth, grades K-5, with their homework and educational activities. Volunteers are also welcome to bring their unique talents and expertise to lead activities or workshops for the youth. Overall, volunteers serve as positive role models and mentors to the youth. Background check will be provided by the agency. Orientation is scheduled on an individual basis and help immediately before the first volunteer session. Volunteers should serve a minimum of 15 or more hours in order to develop a relationship with the youth served. Volunteer hours: Monday - Friday (during school year) from 3:30 - 7:00 pm.
Summer Options:
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| Blaze Sports | Decatur | This organization delivers programs and services to youth and adults living with a disability. Volunteers help in organizing sports events, teaching sports skills, organizing physical activites, and administrative capacities. |
| Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) | Main Office: Atlanta Youth opportunities at: Chamblee Clarkston Doraville Marietta Norcross Sandy Springs |
CPACS offers health and social services to Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) in the greater-Atlanta area. Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with Summer Youth Programs. Opportunities are available to work with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Please see here for more information regarding locations, days and times, and grade levels. |
| Chris Kids, Inc. | Atlanta | A volunteer organization that provides services to children and families, including assisting children that are emotionally and physically abused; transitioning from foster homes to independent living; and helping to preserve families by providing them with resources. |
| Family Heritage Foundation | Stone Mountain | A volunteer organization that provides services to refugee families, including after-school tutoring, computer training, mentoring, assistance with English as a Second Language program, and office support. |
| FOCUS | Atlanta | Individuals needed to assist with respite care for children who have been diagnosed with a variety of developmental delays. Volunteers are also needed to provide administrative assistance. Minimum length of service is 5 hours per week. |
| Fugees Family | Scottdale | Fugees Family, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to working with child survivors of war. They build upon the power of soccer to galvanize these kids by giving them the support and structure they need to realize their potential. Their programming has grown to include year-round soccer for 86 boys aged 10-18, after-school tutoring, a private academy, and an academic enrichment camp. Volunteers are needed to provide weekly tutoring sessions for one and one-half (1.5) hours each week to middle school and high school students. Note, you will need to speak with the agency to determine what day(s) during the week you would like to volunteer. Background check is required by agency; agency will complete. All volunteers must attend an orientation that will be scheduled by the agency. |
| Georgia Coalition for Physical Activity and Nutrition (GPAN) Cooking Matters |
Store Mountain | Cooking Matters collaborative program mnodel connects families with food by teaching them hoe to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limitied budget. Professional chefs and nutritionists volunteer their time and expertise to leas hands=on courses that show adults, teens, and kids how to purchase and prepare nutrituous foods in heathful, safe, and tasty ways. This can mean the difference between feedin families for just one night and making sure they have the knowledge, skills, and resources to prepare healthy means for a lifetime. Volunteers are needed to teach classes, serve as a class assistant, or help with non-teaching positions. Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm. Saturday hours vary. |
| Good Shepherd Services | Chamblee | A volunteed organization that provides services to refugee families, including after-school program, english classes, cultural enrichment program, parenting and children classes, and classes on immigration. Please note this agency works mostly with Asians livign in the metro area. |
| Goodwill of North Georgia | Atlanta Decatur Duluth Tucker Woodstock |
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Career Centers. Volunteers will help clients seeking jobs and micro-business owners by assisting them with office-related needs. This may include: internet access, faxing, making copies/phone calls, and any other resources they might need for job searches or business development. More Information |
| International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Decatur | Volunteers are needed to be ESL tutors, translators, etc. Minimum length of service is 2-3 hours per week. |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Metro Atlanta | Help in providing services to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics and be workforce ready. Kindergarten through 6th grade students are involved with learning economic concepts which are presented in a series of 7 themes. Opportunities available throughout the Metro Atlanta area. |
| Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta | Decatur | Literacy program that teaches basic literacy or English for speakers of other languages. |
| Little Debbie's Family Services, Inc. | Decatur | Provides residential care for troubled and homeless adolescent females between the ages of 15 and 18. Looking for trainer or tutors to help students in all academic areas to pass the GED test. Minimum length of service is a 3-hour shift. |
| Nicholas House | Atlanta | A volunteer organization that provides services to homeless families, including front desk assistance, after-school program, dinner services, painting, and landscaping duties. |
| Refugee Family Services | Stone Mountain | Help students complete their homework and improve reading and writing skills - class setting. Assist class supervisors in creating and implementing educational and social enrichment activities. Minimum length of service is 3 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. Volunteers must cover the $10.00 volunteer registration fee before you can start volunteering at this agency! |
| Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. | Atlanta | Volunteers are asked to help with counseling, screening, and educating about sickle cell and other hemoglobin disorders. Training is available. |
| Soccer in the Streets | Atlanta | Soccer in the Streets empowers kids who lack opportunity by using soccer as a medium to make them employable adults. With their youngest participants, they teach basic life skills such as respect, communication, and teamwork in order to prepare them for success both on and off the field. Older participants take part in workshops and community projects that prepare them for the workforce and help them gain valuable work experience. Volunteers are needed in the field working directly with kids, as well as in the office helping out with administrative tasks. Volunteers in the field will support trained staff in administering programming. Please note – minimum length of service is one semester! |
| Tapestri | Tucker | Provides direct services to immigrant and refugee survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. |
| The Hirsch Academy | Decatur | Special needs school for children ages 5-13 who have social, emotional, or learning challenges. Also provides therapeutic support in addition to the academic program. Volunteers will assist in the special education classroom and therapeutic recreation program. Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Volunteers must complete a background check, attend an orientation, and possibly receive some special training. |
| The Sheltering Arms | Various Metro Atlanta Locations | Works with parents to increase their understanding of child development and reduce parenting stress. Connects families with local resources. More Information |
| YMCA - Bransby Outdoor | Lithonia | Need volunteers to work in a vareity of different outdoor programs that range from playing sports, horseback riding, and special events. |
| YMCA | Dunwoody Decatur South DeKalb | Volunteers needed for a number of programs, including sport activities, mentoring, after-school and pre-school programs. You must be 21 years or older to volunteer at the South DeKalb location! |
| Boys and Girls Club | Douglasville | A program that helps develop skills in children. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help with homework and programs. |
| Douglas County Retardation Association | Douglasville | Volunteers needed to spend 1 hour per month on a regular basis with a mentally disabled adult. Required to volunteer at least once a month. |
| Douglas County Task Force on Family Violence and Sexual Assault | Douglasville | Volunteers are needed to answer the crisis calls and serve as office volunteers. Office volunteers will come to the office and help by answering phones, doing research, and assisting the director. Crisis volunteers must complete 24 hours of training and attend a one-hour meeting each month. Crisis volunteers are needed during the week and on weekends. Volunteers are assigned victims to contact during their shift. On-call shifts during the week are 6 pm - 8 am, and weekend shifts are 24 hours. All volunteers must complete a background check that is provided by the agency. Interested volunteers must contact the agency to set up their time to volunteer or attend crisis training. |
| The Sheltering Arms | Various Metro Atlanta Locations | Works with parents to increase their understanding of child development and reduce parenting stress. Connects families with local resources. More Information |
| Actoday Foundation, Inc. | Atlanta | Actoday provides mentoring, tutoring and counseling to young men and youn women ages 5 and up. Voluneers will tutor counsel, and/or mentor. Minimum length of service is one full semester. |
| Agape Community Center | Atlanta | Mission is to help low income neighborhoods build community. They also have an after-school program. |
| Alexsander Academy | Alpharetta | Accepting volunteers starting September 1. Volunteers will work with students one-on-one on reading or math skills, support teachers in classrooms while working with the students in a group, create lesson ideas, make copies, and create materials for students. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. |
| Andrew P. Stewart Center | Atlanta | Provides programs (self-esteem, life enrichment) for women, youth, and young children in the Reynoldstown community.Additionally, the agency asks the volunteers for a $20 donation to cover the cost of the check. |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter | Atlanta | Help homeless families in an effort to return them to self sufficiency. Child care from one month to five years and support for their parents. |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta | Kids in Need Program - assist teachers with shopping for their classroom supplies. Must be able to lift 20-40 lbs of weight! Must make an ongoing commitment to a 3 hr shift weekly or bi-weekly for one or more semesters. Opportunity is open Mondays-Thursdays and one Saturday per month. |
| Atlanta Youth Project | Atlanta | Volunteers are needed to help with tutoring grades 6 - 12 in all subjects as well as oversee and aid in recreational activities which include voice, dance, cheerleading, flag football, etc. |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters | Atlanta | Volunteers must be willing to make a long-term commitment to become a child's mentor and friend. |
| Boys & Girls Club | Atlanta | Provides programs that promote leadership, values, and achievement to young people. |
| Breakthrough Atlanta | Atlanta | Breakthrough Atlanta Program. Breakthrough Atlanta provides an academically intense pathway to college for motivated metro Atlanta public school students to encourage academic success, as well as an intensive hands-on teacher training experience (internship) for high school and college students, inspiring a new generation of teachers.
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| Catholic Charities | Atlanta | Tutoring program for children and provides resources to a variety of those in need. Example - pregnant women, low income individuals and families, and the homeless. Note: Minimum length of service is one (1) day per week per semester. |
| Central Night Shelter | Atlanta | Central Night Shelter offers a meal, shelter for the nigh, and bagged lunched the next morning to those individuals in need. Volunteers can choose to cook a meal, make lunches, spend the night or do all three. Only men stay at this shelter but women are more than welcome to volunteer. Overnight volunteers help set up, eat the evening meal with the men and take turns staying awake through the night. Dinner coulnteers makde the meal ahead of time and deliver and serve the men. Lunch volunteers will create the bagged lunches before the men leave the shelter in the morning. Volunteers must attend an orientation that is held when you arrive the first day of service. |
| Chastain Horse Park | Atlanta | Assist riders and lead the horses during therapy sessions. |
| Children's Restoration Network | Roswell | Volunteers are needed to assist with their Project One-on-One Mentoring Program. Volunteers will serve 1 and 1/2 hours a week to help children with their academic needs. Ideally you will be matched with that student for the full academic school year. Volunteer opportunities are also available for special events that are scheduled throughout the year. Please see the Dated Events section on the VKSU website to get more information about any special events volunteer opportunities. |
| Cool Girls | Atlanta | Provides after-school care, tutors, etc. |
| Corrigan Care, Inc. | Marietta, Kennesaw, and Roswell | Need volunteers for the following programs:
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| Create Your Dreams | Atlanta | CYD is a youth development program that supports students emotionally, academically, and socially from elementary school through high school, college, and young adult. Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors assisting with daily activities, and helping out with the many clubs that are available - art, book club, and chess. All volunteers must complete a background check through the agency and attend an orientation session that is held quarterly.
Current needs (during school year)
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| Down Syndrome | Atlanta | Volunteers needed to work in the following areas, including clerical support, advocacy, patient assistance, and special projects/events. |
| Dream Weavers | Alpharetta | Agency that provides various resources to children in the foster care system. |
| Dress for Success | Atlanta | Work one-on-one with a client to assist her in selecting the appropriate business suit for her interview. In addition, volunteers are needed to organize special events and mentor clients. |
| English for Successful Living | Atlanta | Volunteers are needed to work in the following areas: substitute teachers, registration assistants, conversation partners, office volunteers, graduation hosts, tutors, teen and children mentoring, front desk volunteers, and publicity. |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia | Atlanta | Assists individuals with epilepsy/seizure disorders to develop job skills and obtain employment. Education program provides seminars to schools and other civic/professional organizations. Client services coordinates support groups and assist the parent/family network. |
| Families First | Atlanta | Help provide counseling as well as other supportive services to individuals and families, striving to promote the well-being of children and to conserve and strengthen individual and family life. |
| Feed My Lambs | Austell Atlanta Canton Marietta |
Volunteers are needed to help tutor and mentor at-risk children. Complete background check will be done by agency. Volunteers needed Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. |
| Fulton Families Matter | Roswell | Agency that tutors young people with reading, math, language arts, social studies, and science. |
| Gateway Center | Atlanta | The Gateway Center is a homeless service organization for men, women, and women with children. The Center provides transitional housing, shelter, and other basic services. Volunteers can choose to work in a variety of settings including:
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| Genesis Shelter | Atlanta | Volunteers are needed to work in the following areas: Child Development Center, Store Room, Weeknight Playgroups. More Information |
| Goodwill of North Georgia | Atlanta Decatur Duluth Tucker Woodstock |
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Career Centers. Volunteers will help clients seeking jobs and micro-business owners by assisting them with office-related needs. This may include: internet access, faxing, making copies/phone calls, and any other resources they might need for job searches or business development. More Information |
| Human Rights Campaign | Atlanta | Volunteers serve as advocates for the LGTB community by participating in community outreach and educational programs. Additionally, volunteers are needed to work on special events/projects that are scheduled throughout the year. Must be LGTB or an advocate for the LGTB community. |
| Istanbul Center | Atlanta | The Istanbul Center is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan organization that advocates for the following causes: cultural dialogue, cultural awareness, education, and social work. Members of the Turkish community are encouraged to volunteer. |
| Jacob's Ladder | Roswell | Jacob's Ladder Neurodevelopment Learning Center is a non-profit private school established to provide children with the services they need in order to realize their full potential. Opportunities are available to work with children, help with technology, or assist in fundraising efforts. All volunteers working with children will be required to complete the volunteer screening process. Hours volunteers needed: M-F 10 am - Noon and 2:30 - 4:30 pm. |
| Jars of Clay | Atlanta | This agency runs a day and night shelter. Also a summer camp for high risk children from May to August. Volunteer opportunities in the shelter range from assisting with GED classes to helping in the soup kitchen. Volunteers in the summer camp read to children, play games, and participate in other camp related activities. Volunteers are needed in the shelter 7 days a week. Orientations are required and will be held the first day of service. |
| Jewish Family Services | Atlanta | Assist family service counseling and programs with the "lifecycle of services" for individuals and families in 12-county metro-Atlanta area. |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Metro Atlanta | Help in providing services to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics and be workforce ready. Kindergarten through 6th grade students are involved with learning economic concepts which are presented in a series of 7 themes. Opportunities available throughout the Metro Atlanta area. |
| Kate's Club | Atlanta | Volunteers are needed to work directly with children who have recently lost a parent or sibling by providing support and serving as a role model. Additionally, volunteers will supervise the kids and engage them in a variety of actively programmed events. Please note: Volunteers must be 21 years or older! |
| LaAmistad | Atlanta (Buckhead) | LaAmistad supports the academic success of Latino students through tutoring, mentoring, and programming that promotes academic, physical, and personal growth. LaAmistad provides students with one-on-one tutoring opportunities, reading and math enrichment, sports programs, and a variety of personal development programs. Program is available for grades 1 - 8.
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| Latin American Association | Atlanta | Organization that focuses on assisting the Latin-American community and promoting awareness of the Latin-American culture. |
| Lazarus Ministries | Atlanta | Volunteers are needed to assist with counting inventory, direct client interaction and services, event planning, serving at special events, and conducting research for the agency. More Information |
| Mary Hall Freedom House | Atlanta | Agency that helps displaced women with children suffering from addiction, poverty, and homelessness find the resources needed to become productive citizens. |
| Men Stopping Violence | Decatur | Offers a 24-week class for men who have been abusive to their female partners and want to work to change. Also trains professionals in working with men who batter and educates community groups about domestic violence. |
| N. Fulton Community Charities | Roswell | Pack groceries for families coming for assistancae, restocking shelves, hanging and sorting clothing and assisting families in thrift store. Minimum length of service is 3 hours per shift. |
| North Fulton Child Development Association | Roswell | Volunteers are needed to help plan and supplement a special enrichment program for low income pre-school children (help with a carnival, field trips, sports). |
| St. Francis Table | Atlanta | Assist in preparing meals for the needy. |
| St. Vincent de Paul | Hapeville | Work in a clothing closet - collect, sort, tag, steam, sell, and distribute clothing. More Information |
| Sheltering Arms | Atlanta | Volunteers assist teachers in the classroom, provide children one-on-one attention as they participate in learning activities, and read to children. |
| Shepherd Center | Atlanta | Hospital devoted to the medical care and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury and disease, acquired brain injury, and multiple sclerosis. Volunteers needed to help spinal cord injury patients with school work. More Information |
| STAR House Foundation | Roswell | Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor children who are currently attending Mimosa Elementary School. In addition to tutoring and mentoring, volunteers will assist with snack distribution during their study time. More Information |
| Task Force for the Homeless | Atlanta | Represent the dignity and rights of people who are homeless. |
| The Center for the Visually Impaired | Atlanta | Please check here to review their volunteer opportunities and description of each volunteer assignment. Please bring into VKSU the name of the exact volunteer opportunity in which you are interested. Please note: Background check is required by the agency, and all volunteers must attend an orientation. The orientation is held whenever convenient for both staff and potential volunteer. Minimum required volunteer hours are 4 per month. |
| The Drake House | Roswell | The Drake House is a crisis residential assessment center for homeless women and children in North Fulton. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: office assistance, food pantry, childcare/tutoring, fund raising, IT coordination, and public relations. Minimum length of service is twice per month or once per week. |
| The Japan American Society | Atlanta | The JAS mission is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the State of Georgia through establishing and promoting ties and programs in the areas of culture, customs, education, commerce, and politics. |
| The Sheltering Arms | Various Metro Atlanta Locations | Works with parents to increase their understanding of child development and reduce parenting stress. Connects families with local resources. More Information |
| YMCA | Alpharetta Atlanta |
Assist with children's programs.. |
| Amedisys Hospice Service | Cartersville Kennesaw Lawrenceville |
Work with hospice patients, family members, and staff members through direct care, running errands, reading, yard or house work, or clerical/administrative support. More Information |
| Boys and Girls Club | Lawrenceville | After-school program for kids ages 6-18. Volunteers are needed to assist with the tutoring, homework, group games, and/or mentoring program. Tutoring involves helping students in their subject of need. The subjects have been chosen based on report card grades and parent agreement. With the mentoring program, KSU students will be paired with one student from the club that has been referred to the mentoring program. Time commitment:
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| Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) | Main Office: Atlanta Youth opportunities at: Chamblee Clarkston Doraville Marietta Norcross Sandy Springs |
CPACS offers health and social services to Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) in the greater-Atlanta area. Volunteer opportunities are available to assist with Youth Programs. Volunteers will serve as tutors/homework assistants at various locations in Clarkston, Marietta, Atlanta, Norcross, and Chamblee. Volunteers opportunities to also enter data into the agency database, assist with administrative duties around the office, and work directly with the clients if possessing Asian language skills. More Information |
| Goodwill of North Georgia | Atlanta Decatur Duluth Tucker Woodstock |
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Career Centers. Volunteers will help clients seeking jobs and micro-business owners by assisting them with office-related needs. This may include: internet access, faxing, making copies/phone calls, and any other resources they might need for job searches or business development. More Information |
| Norcross Cooperative Ministries | Norcross | Volunteers will assist in the food pantry, clothing closet, receive and sort donations, perform various office duties, and help with client intake. |
| The Sheltering Arms | Various Metro Atlanta Locations | Works with parents to increase their understanding of child development and reduce parenting stress. Connects families with local resources. More Information |
| Volunteer Gwinnett | Gwinnett County | Volunteers are needed to work in a variety of different areas including the following: senior services, human services, and children related activties. For more information, please visit: www.gwinnettcounty.com - click on the Volunteer Gwinnett link. Long-term and short-term opportunities are available. |
| Boys & Girls Club - Paulding | Dallas | Assist program instructors, help children with homework, and work on special projects. Club times vary between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. |
| YMCA - Paulding Early Childhood Development Academy Pre-School Program | Dallas | Volunteers will assist with classroom activities and other various classroom duties. Hours: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday. Note: You must be at least 21 to volunteer. |
| Boys & Girls Club | Ellijay (Gilmer) |
A program that helps develop skills in children. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help with homework and programs, and work on special projects. Club times vary between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Orientation and background check are required; agency will complete background check. |
| Boys & Girls Club | Jasper (Pickens) | Assist program instructors, help children with homework, and work on special projects. Club times vary between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. |
| Boys & Girls Club | Newnan (Coweta) |
A program that helps develop skills in children. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help with homework and programs, and work on special projects. Club times vary between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. |
| Boys & Girls Club | Rome (Floyd) | Assist program instructors, help children with homework, and work on special projects. There are three locations in Rome. Club times vary between the hours of 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. |
| Calhoun Pre-K Program | Calhoun (Gordon) |
Volunteers will read to the children, interact with the children on the playground, and be an extra set of eyes and ears for 3- and 4-year-old children. Background check is required; agency will complete. |
| Helping in His Name Ministry | Stockbridge (Henry) | Emergency center providing food to need people in Henry County. Minimum length of service is 10 hours. |
| Mentor Me North Georgia |
Cumming (Forsyth) |
Mentor Me is an organization that reaches out to at-risk youth through mentoring. There is a community-based mentoring program as well as a weekly site-based mentoring program focused more on after-school tutoring and homework help. The children who are involved in this program need assistance improving their English skills to help them academically. All volunteers must complete a background check (agency does), attend an orientation that is held once monthly, and commit to at least one hour a week of service.
REACH Program from 9/13 - 5/14 Help elementary school students with homework, reading, and math. Play educational games, or just talk, building a friendship. Most students are Hispanic/Latin and need help with reading and fluency. Mondays: 5pm-6pm and/or 6:30pm-7:30pm Thursdays: 4pm-5pm and/or 5:15pm-6:15pm
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| The Pier Foundation | Cumming | The Pier Foundation is a non-profit organization that assists disabled adults with job training, employment opportunities, and a better quality of life. The Pier Foundation operates a thrift store to support their mission. Volunteers at the store will process donations, clean the store, and assist disabled adults with their assigned tasks. Tuesday - Saturday. Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| The Sheltering Arms | Various Metro Atlanta Locations | Works with parents to increase their understanding of child development and reduce parenting stress. Connects families with local resources. More Information |
