Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at AYA has a lasting impact on volunteers as well as on the students with whom they are working. Volunteers are exposed to children from various cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds. The result is a broader understanding and new respect for the deserving children of our inner city.

With Children During School Day

Mentor a Student (visit campus at least 1x per month)
Individual Tutoring (8am-3pm)
Room Parent: monthly birthdays, holiday parties, teacher’s help, etc. (8am-3pm)
Field trips: drivers and chaperones (various times)

With Children After School

Mentor a Student (visit campus at least 1x per month)
Playground Assistance (3pm-5pm)
Individual Tutoring (3pm-5pm)
Sports Program: coaching and refs needed (weekend only)
Those with special interests might form afternoon clubs (e.g. cooking, chess, sports)

Facilities/Organizational Opportunities

Maintenance/Repairs: various (1-2x per month and during the summer)
Reception Desk: daily assistance needed (2pm-5pm)
Teacher Aid: filing, admin work, room needs, etc. (various)
Material Donations: pick up and distribution (various)

Other Contributions

Eagle Scout Projects
School and Church Volunteer Groups
Monetary Tax Deductible Gifts

FOR MORE INFORMATION

E lizabeth Smith
Volunteer Coordinator
404-864-8826

Katie Koerten Martin
Co-Coordinator, Mentorship Program
404-924-2687

“I’ve watched this school grow, blessed by the support of so many people…”S. Hines, AYA Foundation