You can make a difference in the life of a Georgia teen TODAY!
Criteria for Volunteers
- A willingness and desire to serve teens
- Must be at least 20 years old.
- Must complete a volunteer orientation program
- Must clear a Georgia criminal background investigation
- Must complete application package and orientation
Frequently Asked Questions
- Individuals, Companies, Fraternities, Civic Groups, Faith Organizations, Trade and Professional Associations can volunteer as a group
to serve OR to sponsor a Saturday “SPARKS’ Session
- You may volunteer whenever it is convenient for you!
- You may also volunteer or provide in kind services/donations as follows:
Opportunities for Volunteer Service:
- Tutoring (all high school subject areas)
- Educational assessments and “mock” exam proctoring
- Weekly food and beverage donations and preparations
- Local and regional explorations ( logistics and planning)
- Transportation
- Courier services
- Volunteer recruitment
- Mentor recruitment
- Multi-media presentations
- Graphic design services
- Copying and printing services
- In-kind donations coordination
- Document assembly
- Special events
- SPARKS Academy workshops and presentations
- Special greeting services to Mentees, Mentors and Volunteers
- Mentor and Volunteer appreciations
How do I get started?
- Application
- Criminal Background Investigation and Life Scan
- Interview
- Must complete 2 hours volunteer orientation training program and monthly volunteer service refreshers (30 minutes)
- DMV Motor Vehicle Investigation
- Sign up to be an EMERGE Volunteer today!
