Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Our programs rely greatly on volunteers for success. The East Lake Foundation offers diverse opportunities to match different interests and schedules.

DREW CHARTER SCHOOL

Junior & Senior Academies (6th-12th grade)

  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Financial literacy programming
  • Info sessions
  • Special events

Elementary Academy (PreK-5th grade)

  • Read alouds
  • Literacy Center
  • Math Lab
  • After School Program instruction
  • Special events

FIRST TEE — METRO ATLANTA

A year-round golf program that uses the principles of golf—discipline, hard work and integrity—to enhance the academic achievement and life skills to hundreds of Atlanta-area youth (5-17 years old).

Participants in the East Lake program play at Charlie Yates Golf Course, East Lake’s public, nine-hole course designed by famed golf architect Rees Jones. Volunteers assist with basic golf instruction and mentoring.

RESIDENT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Resident & Community Support Program (RCSP) focuses on providing all residents at The Villages of East Lake, our mixed-income apartment community, with community building and economic stabilization resources. RCSP volunteers assist with community events including:

  • Set-up and/or clean up
  • Registration
  • Food distribution
  • Monitoring children’s activities
  • Vendor support

SHELTERING ARMS EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTER

Sheltering Arms serves 135 children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Volunteer activities include:

  • Teacher’s helper
  • Performances (music, singing, puppets, etc)
  • Reading Pals/Play Buddies
  • General organization and clean up
  • In-Kind such as office supplies and printing, paper, equipment, and professional group activities
  • Reading Pals/Play Buddies and assist with parties or enrichment activities

Volunteer Today

Thank you for your interest in volunteering in the East Lake community. Volunteers, whether individuals or groups, must meet these qualifications:

  • Provide two professional or academic references.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, or possess a valid work visa, student visa, or green card.
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Educational Applicants Only: Pass a background check.

The following types of offenses do not preclude volunteering: DUI, traffic violations, loitering and various misdemeanors (at the discretion of the East Lake Foundation). Felony offenses are not eligible for community service with the East Lake Foundation or its programs. All individuals that have been court-ordered to perform community service of five (5) or more hours must provide documentation verifying the type of offense.

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Individual Volunteer Opportunities  |  Program Contact

JENNIFER MCCRARY
East Lake and Kirkwood Outreach and Engagement and RCSP Program
East Lake Foundation
jmccrary@eastlakefoundation.org | 404-679-5372

East Lake Foundation
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