Monday, December 13, 2010

Youth Connections, Inc.

CRITICAL NEED FOR MENTORS
Youth Connections Inc’s., Soaring Towards Excellence Program (STEP I) is a 501(c)(3) Mentoring Program whose focus is to match positive mentors to mentees that are coping with having an incarcerated parent.  We have a critical need for mentors. 
We feel that it is our mission to break the cycle of behaviors and actions that lead to incarceration.  We need caring mentors who are willing to show these children that there is another road they can choose. 
For more information or to take action and participate, contact the STEP I office in Atlanta by calling Deirdre Reynolds at 404.474.7479 or by emailing dreynolds@youth-connect.net
Become a Mentor and Change the life of a Child.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Full Circle Mentoring

Full Circle Mentoring is a non-profit agency that provides an array of services to the youth in our communities.  It is Full Circle Mentoring's belief that our youth are our future.  We place strong emphasis on providing guidance and leadership in strong efforts to ensure a positive future.  It is also Full Circle Mentoring's belief that building a strong community foundation will reduce the negativity that will often interfere with the progression of the positivity of our society.  Full Circle Mentoring is committed to implementing effective plans to ensure that our communities will prosper with the drive and commitment to our youth.

The Full Circle Mentoring team consists of licensed therapists, educational advocates, mentors, nurses, psychologists, and group facilitators. 

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:  mentoring, educational preparation, life skills training, health & wellness awareness, and grandparent adoption.

Contact:
678-701-7724

Location:
3275 Ward Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30354

Website:
www.fullcirclementoringinc.org

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

A Rare View

A Rare View is a non-profit organization that specializes in developing educational programs that help break the cycle of academic failure and crime among at-risk youth and juvenile offenders.  iMobile Learning Center is a program of A Rare View.

Volunteer college students are needed for youth cooperative tutoring program.  All majors needed to tutor at-risk middle and high school students.  All tutoring is done on board iMobile Learning Center.  This is a youth developed and run program, so join us and bring your ideas and skills because you rock for education.

Seeking the following majors:  education, business, law, art, marketing, accounting, psychology, information technology, music.

Visit our website at www.arareview.org for more information. 

Clarkston Community Center

Toy/Food/Clothing Drives

Accepting toy, food, and clothing donations to benefit the refugee population in Clarkston for the holidays.  Call 404-508-1050 for more information. 

Clarkston Community Center

Volunteers Needed
  • Open play sports program--soccer, basketball, volleyball
  • Wednesdays and Fridays:  4-7 pm 
  • Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Bobby King at 404-508-1050

Clarkston Community Center

TUTORS NEEDED
  • After-school program, 5 days a week, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
  • Tutors work in small groups with elementary school children for one hour on homework help, then work with middle schoolers for second hour or assist with enrichment for second hour (math, science & technology, art, music, fitness)
  • Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Annie Irankunda at 404-508-1050

Thursday, December 2, 2010

2011 Homeless Census

We Need Volunteers to help with the 2011 Homeless Census!

On the night of January 25th, 2011, please join other community
volunteers in conducting a street count of homeless persons. 

Help us understand how many people are homeless in Atlanta, Fulton County,

and DeKalb County.
To best serve the homeless, we must gather accurate data on our homeless
population.

Email Josie Parker at josie.parker@pcni.org for information. 

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Keeping South Fulton Beautiful


Keeping South Fulton Beautiful is looking for volunteers to help them with
their booth at the Fantasy Forest in Palmetto.  http://palmettofantasyforest.vpweb.com/default.html

All interested parties please respond to Judy at ksfb@atnex.net to reserve.

Saturday 11/27 until Sunday 12/5
12 - 7 pm.
2-4 hour shifts are available.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Can-a-thon

The Salvation Army and Channel 11 live partner for this can-a-thon.  This one day "food" raising event helps us stock over 70% of our annual needs in our financial emergency services centers.   We need volunteers to
help us collect, sort and load the donations at our three Atlanta area drop off points.  Volunteers will be on our live broadcast, so advertising Volunteer Emory could be a great thing through T-shirts etc.  Following
are times and locations:
        Turner Field / Brandsmart USA @ Doraville / The School Box @ Town Center
        5am - 7:30am
        7:00am - 10:30am
        10am - 1:30pm


To sign up to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Clem, Volunteer Coordinator, at 404.486.2961 or sarah_clem@uss.salvationarmy.org

NOTE:  Let the Office of Civic Engagement know if you plan on volunteering at this event so we can gauge our participation.  You will also receive a free t-shirt to wear to help promote Georgia State University!

International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee is a non-profit resettlement agency helping refugees to rebuild their life in the United States.  They have volunteer opportunities for students interested in gaining experience working with diverse groups of clients, meeting new people from other cultures, and helping others. 

There are two opportunities available:
1)  Family mentor
  • Want to make a difference?  Experience a new culture?  Help refugees rebuilding their lives in Atlanta?
  • Minimum requirements:  2-3 hours a week for 3 months
  • Share what you love about Atlanta with a refugee family!
  • Contact Amber Mull, Volunteer Coordinator at 678.636.8928 or VolunteerATL@theirc.org
2)  Resettlement shop
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Contact Bekelech Wodajo at 678.636.8952 or bekelech.wodajo@theirc.org

Thursday, November 18, 2010

YES! Atlanta

YES! Atlanta transforms the lives of "at-risk" youth ages 14-17 through educational and personal development coaching. 

We believe in second chances for our children. Since 1988 we have striven to eradicate the high dropout rate in our public schools that is strongly correlated to eventual incarceration.  Yes! Atlanta has helped 1,000 students overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of their high school graduation.  We are very proud that 70%+ of our students leave the juvenile system.

Yes! works with teachers, parents, the judicial system to help “at-risk” students graduate.  Through our programs, our youth learn the value of educational advancement, and the life skills to break their cycle of negativity.  Following the intensive, our youth re-engage in school attendance, improve academic performance, have better relationships, and a better worldview.

While youth enter our program through our partners, they may continue to participate voluntarily until graduation or placement in college or vocational school.

Scope of Activities
Youth Intensive
We provide a “Youth Intensive” course that provides hope and a new path for “at risk” youth.  Our five-day intensive addresses the key issues impacting our students, including hopelessness, distrust of others, and low self-esteem.  From group activities to guest speakers, the youth are challenged to think and behave in new ways that are beneficial to themselves and their long-term success.

Coaching For Success
We accept 50-60 youth capable of escaping the cycle of underperformance for a weekly tutoring session titled “Coaching for Success.”  Most of our youth come to the program through the judicial system for non-violent events such as school truancy.  We provide a safe atmosphere, and students attend voluntarily, which we believe is key to their understanding of responsibility and opportunity.  While we sustain the “program,” the key ingredient to our program is the bond between our tutors and the youth.  To complement the education sessions, we occasionally take the youth to various arts, sports, or other community events to expand their worlds.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Volunteers are needed to serve as volunteers during the 34th Annual Legislative Conference at the Loews Atlanta Hotel on December 1st through 5th, 2010.

If you or members of your organization are interested in serving as a volunteer during this conference, please send an email to the following:  nbcslvolunteers@yahoo.com

Trees Atlanta

Trees Atlanta plants a lot of trees on Saturday mornings.  We can use your help on Friday mornings throughout the planting season to receive tree deliveries and to prepare for the planting projects.

Email Susan@treesatlanta.org if you can help!

Cobb County Community Services Boad

Cobb County Community Services Board and Douglas County Community Services Board are the public agencies that provide services to persons with mental health and addictive diseases and developmental disabilities in our community.  We serve more than 13,000 individuals a year--adults, adolescents and children--in residential, day treatment, and outpatient settings.

Volunteer projects:

  • Prepare goody bags for Valentine's Day
  • Prepare Easter baskets
  • Collect game prizes and incentive awards (such as puzzles, games, backpacks, school supplies, $5 gift cards, etc.)
  • Sort donated canned goods and/or pack Thanksgiving baskets (this activity takes place at the adult mental health center located in Austell, the Saturday or Sunday before Thanksgiving)
  • Adopt a family at Christmas
  • Collect toiletry items for adults with mental health disabilities
  • Assist with craft classes for adults with developmental disabilities
For more information or to volunteer or make a donation, call Ken Donner at770.819.9229 x314 or 770.856.3858 (cell) or Mary Robeck at 770.819.9229 x226

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Museum.  Whether you have experience working with children or in another capacity, we can use your skills.

In return for your time, you'll enjoy a unique volunteering experience.  You will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with enthusiastic people.  Volunteering at Imagine It! is a meaningful way to give back to your community.

All volunteers must possess excellent communication and exceptional customer service skills.  In addition to volunteers who work on our exhibit floor and during special events, we're looking for volunteers with special skill sets to help us in our staff departments.

See the Volunteer Position Descriptions to learn the details of each of our volunteer opportunities.

Complete volunteer application on website.  Complete consent to background check.  Forms must be submitted and received at least 2 weeks prior to volunteering.

275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313

volunteers@childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is a non-collecting institution dedicated to the creation, presentation, and advancement of contemporary art by emerging and established artists.  Creates a diverse cultural landscape for artists, arts professionals, and the art-interested public through its exhibitions, educational programming, and studio artist program.

Must be willing to commit for a specified period of time.

535 Means Street
Atlanta, GA 30318

Contact Jennifer Long at 404.688.1970 x213 or jlong@thecontemporary.org

VSA Arts

VSA Arts provides access to the arts for people with disabilities and those with low income.  We are a statewide resource working with artists and organizations to fulfill our vision of an inclusive community that encourages everyone to enjoy and participate in the arts.

The Healey Building
57 Forsyth Street
Suite R-1
Atlanta, GA 30303

info@VSAartsGA.org
404.221.1270

Center for Puppetry Arts

The Center for Puppetry Arts is the largest non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to puppetry.

All volunteers are asked to be able to commit to a significant length of time, whether that be weekly or monthly and/or be available for special events and periodic needs.  The volunteer application is available online.

http://www.puppet.org/contribute/volunteer.shtml

Amy Rush
volunteer@puppet.org
404.881.5172

Ahimsa House

Perpetrators of domestic violence often hurt family pets to control and intimidate their victims. Ahimsa House, Inc. - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose name means "nonviolence" - is dedicated to helping the human and animal victims of domestic violence across Georgia reach safety together.
Ongoing volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Client Services
·         Foster an animal* 
·         Transport animals to/from foster homes and vet appointments 
·         Pick-up & transport in-kind donations 
·         Conduct foster home inspections* 
·         Serve on Transitional Housing Task Force
·         For vets and animal care facilities: Partner with us to house and/or provide treatment to animals
Outreach & Education
·          Join our Speakers Bureau
·         Staff the Ahimsa House table at community events
·         Represent Ahimsa House at your county's Family Violence Task Force
·         Talk with veterinarians, boarding facilities, and animal shelters about partnering with us
·         Reach out to women's groups or neighborhood groups on our behalf
·         Help us network with animal rescue and adoption groups statewide
·         Identify speaking/training opportunities at relevant agencies, professional associations, civic organizations, etc
·         Write a letter to the editor about animal abuse and domestic violence and about the need for programs like Ahimsa House
Fundraising, PR/Marketing, & Special Events
·         Join our Special Events Team
·         Distribute Ahimsa House brochures and flyers
·         Monitor donation boxes at local businesses
·         Identify new media outlets
·         Research and prospect donors - individual, corporate, and in-kind
·         Help us call/write our donors to thank them and maintain our relationships with them
·         Assist in preparing direct mail pieces  
·         Write/edit newsletter articles
·         Stuff envelopes for direct mail and newsletter mailings
·         Organize or host an Ahimsa House fundraiser or awareness event 
·         Maintain Ahimsa House blog, Facebook page, and other social marketing outlets
·         Design marketing materials: flyers, brochures, logo merchandise, billboard
·         Administer database
Grants
·         Research foundations online and via Foundation Center
·         Assist in grantwriting
Volunteer Coordination
·         Post upcoming volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch, Craigslist, etc.
·         Assist in preparing Volunteer Bulletin emails
·         Recruit & schedule volunteers for upcoming events 
·         Help with background and reference checks
  *These positions require additional training.

For more information about any of the following opportunities, please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@ahimsahouse.org or at (404) 496-4038 or fill out a volunteer application online at www.ahimsahouse.org.

Atlanta Humane Society

The Atlanta Humane Society is an Atlanta pet adoption center with a proven track record of helping the city's homeless, abused, and neglected animals and offers many additional public-wide services, including a Canine Play Yard for potential adopters, spaying and neutering, dog training, and educational programs, and a veterinary clinic.  The Atlanta Humane Society never euthanizes because of space and time constraints.

Must attend a Volunteer Training session.  Must commit to 5 hours a month.

www.atlantahumane.org/volunteer/training.php

981 Howell Mill Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.974.2822

Pets Are Loving Support

PALS is an Atlanta-based non-profit providing pet-care including free food and basic veterinary care and support to the companion pets of critically ill and disable Atlantans.

404.876.PALS

PALSatlanta@palsatlanta.org

2115 Liddell Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30324

Atlanta Pet Rescue

Atlanta Pet Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-based no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing unwanted pets.  We provide compassionate care for homeless dogs and cats.

Complete volunteer application online www.atlantapetrescue.org

720 14th Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.815.6680

Genesis Shelter

The vision of Genesis - A New Life is to enable the families of homeless newborns to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency by making a range of services available.   Genesis seeks to provide services that are comprehensive, and these services whether provided by Genesis or through collaboration include counseling, support, education, mental health, child development, aftercare and transitional programs.

The comprehensive nature of the Genesis program, developed over years of service to homeless newborns and their families, has enabled the creation of a blueprint that others may use to replicate the Genesis program wherever it may be needed.

Some of the various opportunities available include:

Play Group: This is our most popular volunteer opportunity for you or a group to let out the inner child in you. This is a great opportunity to for parents with young children to participate. It is a good way to get your children involved in volunteering. Play Groups are every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 6:30-8:00 pm. It is for our school age children 2 years to 12 years old. It is an opportunity for volunteers to play with our children while our parents attend a support class.  Activities included are foreign language class, arts & crafts, music, story time & much more.

Tutoring: Assist in developing good study habits for our children.  Help children with their homework or special projects, or assist a small group of children with reading and math skills.  Tutoring times are available after school.  Be a friend and role model to one of our school – aged children and help them with their homework and / or study skills. We also have adults working on their GED.  

Child Care: Our Child Development Center has openings for loving, caring people to help feed and rock infants and to play with preschoolers two to three hours per week.  You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer in the Child Development Center.  Various shifts are available in the nursery and preschool during Child Development Center hours.  

Mentoring: We are in need of caring and committed individuals or families, that would like to develop a long term relationship with one of our families.  This would begin while at Genesis, and continue after the family leaves Genesis Shelter.  This would require one to two hours of communication per week, and face to face meetings at least one time per month.  This program leaves room for individuality.  Please contact us for more details.

Clothing Sorter: 
Genesis is looking for volunteers to come help sort through clothing donations once a week. This includes folding & placing clothes in designated areas for residents to sort through them, also hauling items that we can’t use to the Salvation Army or Goodwill.

IT Volunteer: Genesis is looking for volunteers in the IT industries to help maintain upkeep of our resident computer lab. 

Meal Preparation: 
 We always welcome groups that would like to provide/prepare a meal and host a weekend brunch or dinner at the shelter for our families.

Diapers & Baby Wipes Drive:  If you don’t have time to come to Genesis to volunteer, this is a great project for an office, sorority, club, or social network to do. Genesis serves 30 families per day and with your help we can continue to provide the basic needs for our families.


For more specific information, contact Marla Poe, the Volunteer Coordinator, at (404) 522-6056 *224 or via email at MPOE@GenesisANewLife.org.

Goodwill North Georgia

Placement Call Specialist

Objective:
To make telephone calls to Career Center participants in order to document employment and to track the participant's progress in his/her employment search.

Major responsibilities:
Make telephone calls to Career Center participants.  Document the participant's employment search by completing a call log.  Note the participants registration form if employment has been secured.  Inform supervisor of trends in customer calls.

Qualifications:
Relate well to people, have a pleasant telephone voice, ability to listen, read and write, and the ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.

Training required:
Volunteer orientation by Volunteer Coordinator, assigned supervisor, and staff.

Time and place:
Flexible time (2 hour minimum per week)

Goodwill North Georgia

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Volunteer

Objective:
To provide free income tax preparation for low to moderate income level clients.  Use knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes and publications to either screen tax payers, prepare returns, and/or quality review the prepared return to ensure that the taxpayer does not pay undue taxes and receives appropriate credits.

Major responsibilities:
Complete all training on Tax Wise software and pass the Internal Revenue Service examination to become a certified income tax preparer.  Upon completion and certification, use this knowledge and skill to assist clients with basic to intermediate income tax preparation.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a high school diploma as well as thorough knowledge of tax laws and proficiency in math and computer applications.  Must become certified through the Internal Revenue Service prior to the beginning of the tax season.

Training required:
Must complete Tax Wise and VITA training through the Internal Revenue Service and pass the IRS certification exam with a score of 80% of above; volunteer orientation by Volunteer Coordination, assigned supervisor, and staff.

Time and place:
Flexible time (2 hour minimum per week)

Goodwill North Georgia

Computer Support Assistant

Objective:

  • Assist the Volunteer Facilitator in assisting job seekers with resume preparation, Internet access, and general computer use that will enable customers to obtain employment in the community.
Major responsibilities:
  • Assist walk-in clients with resume and cover letter formatting, job/information searches using the Internet, faxing, photocopying, giving directions, assisting with recruitment fairs and activities, and orienting clients to the Career Center.
Qualifications:
  • Applicants should relate well to people, have a high school diploma and be familiar with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Win Way Resume Deluxe, or the ability to learn such programs.  Also, applicant should have the ability to listen and comprehend customer's verbal requests, pay attention to detail, read, write and comprehend business language.  Good grammar and spelling is a plus.
Training required:
  • Volunteer orientation by Volunteer Coordinator, supervisor, and staff. 
Time and place:
  • Flexible time (2 hour minimum per week)

Goodwill North Georgia

VITA (Greeter/Intake Administrator) Volunteer

Objective:
To provide free income tax preparation for low to moderate income level clients.  Use knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes and publications to either screen tax payers, prepare returns, and/or quality review the prepared return to ensure that the taxpayer does not pay undue taxes and receives appropriate credits.

Major responsibilities:

  • Welcome clients to VITA site.
  • Provide taxpayers with intake forms to complete and help with completion of forms as necessary.
  • Ensure that taxpayers have all necessary documents.
  • Ensure the taxpayer qualifies for VITA assistance.
  • Manage flow of taxpayers according to Site operational procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Basic tax law knowledge, but does not need to know how to prepare a tax return.
  • Basic training (2-4 hours)--Filing requirmetns, EITC/CTC basics and other administrative issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organization and crowd management skills.
  • Good attention to detail. 
Training required:
  • Must complete TaxWise and VITA training through the Internal Revenue Service and pass the IRS certification exam with a score of 80% or above; volunteer orientation by Volunteer Coordinator, assigned supervisor, and staff.
Time and place:
  • Flexible time (2 hour minimum per week)

Goodwill North Georgia

VITA (Benefit Screener) Volunteer

Objective:  To provide free income tax preparation for low to moderate income level clients.  Use knowledge of federal, state, and local tax does and publications to either, screen tax payers, prepare returns and/or quality review the prepared return to ensure that the taxpayer does not pay undue taxes and receives appropriate credits.

Major responsibilities:

  • Interview clients and input data into benefits screening program(s) to evaluate client's eligibility for public benefits.
  • Assist clients with next steps produced from screening. 
Qualifications:
  • Software training (2-4 hours)--use of software and other administrative issues
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Training required:
Must complete TaxWise and VITA training through the Internal Revenue SErvice and pass the IRS certification exam with a score of 80% or above; volunteer orientation by Volunteer Coordinator, assigned supervisor, and staff.

Time and Place:  
Flexible time (2 hour minimum per week)

The Furniture Bank

The Furniture Bank provides free, essential household furniture for individuals and families moving out of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or living with HIV/AIDS.  Since 1988, the Furniture Bank has partnered with homeless shelters and other non-profits in the Atlanta area to serve thousands of families.

Volunteers assist the Furniture Bank in many ways including:

  • help collect furniture donations either with a Furniture Drive or assist on our weekly routes
  • work individually with clients to help them shop and load furniture
  • provide administrative assistance by conducting follow-up calls with clients or performing data entry
  • help with annual events like our art gala and auction
Volunteers are a key part of the Furniture Bank's success.  The Furniture Bank can work with individuals or groups of up to 25 people.  Weekend, evening and off-site opportunities are available. 

Contact Courtney Hodges at chodges@furniturebankatlanta.org

Senior Citizen Services

Senior Citizen Services is the oldest provider of home-delivered meals in Atlanta.  The agency works closely with other organizations and several churches to meet the needs of Atlanta's elderly who depend on this life-sustaining service.  SCS's Meals on Wheels Atlanta program provides nearly 300 nutritious meals daily to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves.  Many of these people live alone, are bedridden, disabled, or do not have a support system to help with meal preparation.  Each client is qualified based upon nutrition and financial need and location.


  • Meal options include regular, diabetic, low sodium, renal, mechanical soft, vegetarian, and modified.
  • Enables our clients to remain independent and maintain a healthy diet.
  • Regular visits with volunteers and staff offer clients support and friendship.
Volunteer scheduling is extremely flexible!

Meal deliveries occur Tuesday through Saturday including Christmas and Thanksgiving.

You'll be helping improve the quality of life of an older adult and gain the personal satisfaction knowing that your time and talent makes a difference.

To volunteer for the program, contact Patrick O'Kane at VolunteerCoordinator@scsatl.org or 404.351.6194.

International Rescue Committee

A few of the available opportunities with the International Rescue Committee (IRC):

  • Be a family mentor
    • You can "adopt" and work one-on-one with a newly arrived refugee family to help them adjust to their new lives in the United States.  This may include English conversation practice, discussions of cultural differences, city orientation and other things involved in getting to know the new community.  Family mentors volunteer for at least 2 hours a week, for a period of at least 3 months.
  • ESL Assistant
    • Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps newly arrived refugees learn English so that they can secure early employment and perform the daily tasks necessary for their family's well-being.  Volunteers assist our teachers to teach ESL.  The adult ESL classes take place from 9-11 am and 11:30-1:30 pm Monday through Thursday.  We also have Vocational English classes that target on vocabulary and contexts critical to finding employment and succeeding in the workplace.  These take place Monday through Thursday 11:30 to 1:30 pm and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm  A commitment of 2-3 hours a week is required.
  • First Things First Assistant
    • IRC's First Things First Program is a woman's literacy class that provides English instruction to refugee mothers while providing educational childcare.  We need volunteers to help care for the children and also to help their mothers learn.  The classes are held from 9 to 11:30 am, Monday through Thursday.  A commitment of 2-3 hours a week is required.
  • Help out at the Resettlement Shop
    • Spend a few hours working in this thrift-shop environment helping refugees choose clothing and house wares appropriate for their new homes.  You can also help with the presentation of the shop to make it a welcoming place for refugee clients and community donors.  The shop is open from 10 am to noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Volunteers are needed off hours as well.
  • Teach in the Computer Lab
    • IRC needs volunteers to help clients utilize computer equipment and to provide them with necessary guidance.  Computer lab monitors will help refugee clients learn how to navigate the Internet, set up email accounts, improve their typing skills, create resumes, and learn basic functions of MS Office.  The computer lab is open from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.  A commitment of 2-3 hours a week is required.
  • Tutor refugee youth
    • IRC's After School Program is designed for refugee and American students in grades 7 to 12.  The program provides academic assistance, helps youth transition into their new homes and schools, and builds leadership skills.  Volunteers provide homework help, mentoring, and support for students.  The program takes place every school day between 3:00 and 5:00 pm at two locations:  Clarkston High School and the International Student Center, and also during the summer.
For more information, please contact 678.636.8928 of VolunteerATL@Rescue.org

Hands On Atlanta's Discovery Program

The Discovery program is a model educational initiative, which boosts the aspirations and self-confidence of students through a multi-faceted, volunteer-led program.

The program strives to:

  1. Encourage children to see the importance of education.
  2. Broaden their horizons.
  3. Be a positive force in their lives.
The Hands on Atlanta Discovery Program is a volunteer-led Saturday tutoring and enrichment initiative that supports Monday through Friday elementary school instruction through homework assistance, tutoring, educational games, mentoring, and enrichment through field trips and service-learning projects.  

To volunteer, please contact:

Julia Bunch
404.979.2817
jbunch@handsonatlanta.org

Bonnie Fee
404.979.2846
bfee@handsonatlanta.org

Wes Pitts
404.979.2857
wpitts@handsonatlanta.org


AfterSchool Classe

AfterSchool Classe needs volunteer tutors to work one hour per week at Burgess-Peterson Academy.

For more info, please contact Barbara Hardwick at 678.644.9513.


B.E.S.T. Academy

This all-male academy is seeking volunteers Monday through Friday from the hours of 8 am to 4 pm.  Individuals and student groups are needed to serve as mentors and tutors in various academic subjects.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 404.802.4944.

The Literacy for Youth Foundation

Volunteers are needed in children's hospitals, shelters, local libraries, recreation centers, classroom settings, and more!  Serve as a tutor, mentor, friend, and much more.

To be a volunteer, visit www.Literacy4youth.vpweb.com or contact us at 404.454.3058 or email Literacy4youth@yahoo.com.

East Point Community Action Team

We would like to invite you to the East Point Community Action Team fundraiser at Oz Pizza on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the following address.

2805 Main Street
East Point, GA 30344

For those of you who have never eaten there it's suppose to be some of the best pizza around.  When placing your order, please state that your purchase is for EPCAT.




Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Back 2 Basics Kids Foundation

Volunteers:
We are searching for volunteers to assist with field trip supervision, after school care, flyer distribution, clean up projects, and canned food drives.  Outstanding volunteers will receive support from Back 2 Basics Kids Foundation.  B2B offers incentives for great performance.  We also write reference letters and provide knowledge in the areas of non-profit formulation, community involvement and business.

Internships:
Interns will work closely with B2B directors to help develop and sustain programs for the youth of Atlanta.  Duties will include marketing, fundraising, program formulation and presentation, emailing and callbacks, writing letters and proposals, setting directors' schedules, youth supervision, and more.

These are unpaid internships, but interns will have the ability to earn money through our bonus program.  Also, we will be working closely with employers to help find jobs for those who excel.  B2B will also provide part-time and full-time positions to those who excel.  This is an excellent opportunity to get free training and real world business experience.

Interns must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week and are required to have a cell phone, daily internet access and reliable transportation.

Back 2 Basics is also looking for volunteer youth BASKETBALL coaches.

To volunteer/intern or for more information, email johnmiller@back2basicshoops.com or visit www.b2bkids.org.

Kindezi School

Would you like to volunteer with one of the most innovative new schools in Atlanta?  The Kindezi School needs you.

We need tutors to work with students from kindergarten to 3rd grade with subjects like math and reading.  It will be fun, rewarding, and you'll get to meet some really amazing kids.

The Kindezi School is a new charter school in the Atlanta Public Schools District.  It pioneers a new approach to education by

  • providing 6 student classrooms
  • Using an individualized, tutorial method for instruction
  • Having a focus on leadership and the arts
For the opportunity to tutor in this groundbreaking environment, contact Makeisha Robey (Volunteer Coordinator) at makeishar@gmail.com or Dean Leaper (Principal) at info@kindezi.org or 404.671.4910.

Tech High School

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from the hours of 8 am to 4 pm.  Individuals and student organizations are needed to serve as mentors and tutors in various academic subjects.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 678.904.5091.

Bright Futures ATL

We are looking for young, energetic students to come and be involved with our kids.  You can help supervise participants and join them in various activities.  No skills required!

1.  Sharpening Skills for Success (S3) After School Program 
Monday-Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm
Activities:  discipleship; devotion; character building; art projects; weight training; college prep; recreation (baseball, kickball, volleyball)

2.  Saturday Open House
Saturdays from 12 pm to 4 pm
Activities:  games (volleyball, foosball, ping-pong, video games, billiards), light service projects (yard work, maintenance, cleaning)

Contact Catherine Dukes at cdukes@bfatl.org or 770.317.6448 if you are interested.

Located at 64 Edwin Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Teacup Mentoring Program

  • Provides services to girls 5-18 in Atlanta
  • Volunteers are needed for tutoring, one-on-one mentoring, a program coordinator for events, grant writers, and a vendor administrator
Location:  The Snapfinger Woods Villas Complex, 5000 Snapfinger Woods Dr., Suite C-318, Decatur 30035

Contact:  Mrs. Metts at 404.246.2935

The Ervin Academy

The Ervin Academy's mentoring program will match its Mentees with outstanding male role models and leaders in the community who recognize the need for today's teen males to have active male mentors in their lives.

How do you benefit?

  1. You will receive a mentee who will appreciate you
  2. You will receive unlimited personal satisfaction
  3. You will receive outstanding support
  4. You will receive excellent mentor training
  5. You will be a part of a program that works!
All mentors will receive structured support, coaching, gang prevention/awareness, drug and alcohol awareness, conflict resolution, mentoring and CPR training.

College male mentor requirements:
  • 2.8+ overall GPA
  • outstanding moral and ethical character
  • outstanding leadership and behavior practices
  • active participation in at least 1 campus organization
  • clear and positive communication skills
  • 2 letters of reference
  • must pass a criminal background check
Mentor commitment:
  • 8 hours face to face contact each month
  • weekly telephone contact
  • attend quarterly training
  • support and guide your mentee
  • attend one monthly field trip activity
Call 678.394.0639 or fax your information to 678.384.0368. We look forward to hearing from you!

Breakthrough Atlanta

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.

Where:  The Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327

Contact number:  404.262.3032 x1450

Day and Time:  Saturdays 8:30 am to 12 noon (two Saturdays a month for middle school and one Saturday a month for high school)

Curricula is provided

Outcome:

  • Teaching experience
  • Certificate of appreciation
  • Educational reference letter
  • Volunteer hours
  • Practicum or internship hours (if approved by your department)

ACTTODAY

ACTTODAY has an after school program that needs volunteers now.  We are looking for 30 volunteers (male and female) to participate as teachers/tutors.  Some of the areas of assistance include:  financial literacy, health and nutrition, personal skill & life development, math (pre-algebra, algebra, pre-calc, calculus, advanced calculus), science (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science).

Each student and/or professional who participates will receive an official letter of completion from ACTODAY Foundation, Inc. along with a personalized letter of recommendation to his or her desire post graduate school and/or place of employment.  This will be beneficial for students in all major fields of study.

Orientation and interviews are scheduled for Friday at noon.  Each volunteer needs to submit a resume and pass a background check.

The meeting location is at the College Park Housing Authority, at 2015 Virginia Ave., College Park, GA 30337.

Fax your resume to 866.205.6842, Attn: CP Youth/Jill McCoy

Email your resume to resumescp@actodayfoundation.org, with Youth Program in the subject line.

Register to volunteer at the following link:  http://www.actodayfoundation.org/index.php?id=67

Call 1.800.964.6757 with any questions.