Industry Specific Speakers and Volunteers for DeKalb County High Schools
ORGANIZATION: Atlanta GLOW
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Volunteer with Atlanta GLOW at DeKalb County High Schools
Join Atlanta GLOW in making a difference in the lives of DeKalb County high school students! We're seeking dedicated volunteers to support our 2024-2025 school year programs. Opportunities include:
- Career Speakers: Share with DCSD high school students industry-specific insight into the professional's career journey including their educational pathway, major roles held, networking tips, key successes and challenges overcame. Engage in Q&A with students. A Canva presentation template with prompts will be provided.
- Upcoming Priority Date: September 25th, 10 am @ Cross Keys High School (Law, Government and Public Policy Professionals)
- Workshop Presenters: Present an engaging 60-minute workshop on a specified college or career readiness subject to DCSD high school students. Engage in Q&A with students.
- Resume Helpers & Mock Interviewers: Support DCSD high school students in building a mock resume or building upon an existing one. Support DCSD high school students in practicing interviewing skills using a mock scenario. Provide students constructive feedback on improving interview skills.
- Upcoming Priority Date: December 18th, 10 am @ Cross Keys High School (Law, Government and Public Policy Professionals)
- Group Mentors: Support DCSD students in starting or submitting college applications using the Common Application (https://www.commonapp.org). Provide students feedback in brainstorming college essay responses. All students have Chromebooks provided by the DSCD.
- Upcoming Priority Date: November 20th, 10 am @ Cross Keys High School
Sessions are in-person on Wednesday mornings (between 8 am - 11 am) at schools like Stephenson, Stone Mountain, and Cross Keys. Your time and expertise can help shape the future of these young students.
Be a part of something impactful-volunteer with us today!
1 Shift
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Wed Sep 04, 2024
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08:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
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Spots available: 2
Dates and shifts vary by school location. We are scheduling throughout the 2024-25 school year. Approximately 1-5 volunteers are needed per date.
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About Atlanta GLOW
Location:
109 Anderson St SE, Suite 602, Marietta, GA 30060, US
Mission Statement
Atlanta Growing Leadership Of Women's mission is to encourage, educate and equip young, low-income women to be thriving, self-sustaining leaders and effective agents of economic growth within their communities.
Description
Founded in 2014, Atlanta Growing Leadership Of Women (GLOW) is a faith-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves young women and girls, ages 14-25, from underserved communities. We want to see more girls grow up with the vision and motivation to change the pattern of poverty for themselves and future generations. Therefore, trough our mentoring and life skills programs, Atlanta GLOW models and teaches the social-emotional, leadership and life skills they need to successfully transition to adulthood and become thriving, active members of society.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1701 Mountain Industrial BoulevardStone Mountain, GA 30083
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Group Facilitation
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- 1-1.5 hours of volunteerism, with roughly 2-3 hours of advanced preparation.
- Due to the engagement with minors, a National Criminal Background Check and search against offender registries is required.