Thank you for your interest in volunteering in the East Lake community. Steps to volunteer with East Lake Foundation:
- Learn about our volunteer options below to find the one activity that best suits your interest
- Complete the volunteer form below to express interest in participating in upcoming volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Options
Education Volunteer Opportunties
Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academies (6th-12th grade)
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Financial literacy programming
- Info sessions about secondary education and career development workshops ie. A View from Drew, Career Lessons for Life, Take a Teen to Work, Drew Summer Experience – see additional information
- Special events ie. Robotics Tournament, Science Fair, Designorama, Career Week
Charles R. Drew Charter School Elementary Academy (PreK-5th grade)
- Read Alouds
- Literacy Center
- Math Lab
- After School Program instruction
- Special events ie. Fall Festival, Holiday Party, Project Based Learning Showcase
- General classroom assistance
Community Wellness
The 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.
Family & Resident Volunteer Opportunities
Resident & Community Support Program (RCSP)
The RCSP focuses on providing all residents at The Villages of East Lake, our mixed-income apartment community, with community building and economic stabilization resources. 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
Located adjacent to The Villages of East Lake, Sheltering Arms serves 135 children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Volunteer activities include, but aren’t limited to:
- 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 roup activities (civic, school, and corporate): Reading Pals/Play Buddies and assist with parties or enrichment activities
Review Volunteer Qualifications
Whether volunteering as an individual or part of a group, each volunteer may need to meet the following qualifications:
- Ability to pass a background check and provide contact information for two professional or academic references
- U.S. citizen, or hold a current work visa, student visa or green card
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
*The types of offenses allowed include: 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.
