Become a Civic Fellow

The Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, is a leadership development program that engages emerging leaders through workshops, trainings and hands-on learning while supporting the needs of nonprofit agencies across metro Atlanta.

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

 

Civic Fellows pursue their civic leadership goals by leading services projects at their nonprofit partner sites. Responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, training and supervising volunteers during project and debriefing with partner after project is finished.

Leadership outcomes include a highly developed understanding of the role non-profits play in meeting community needs, expertise in fundraising to support non-profit sustainability and project management. Fellows also demonstrate personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, decision making, and problem solving as well as advanced people skills like delegation, providing and receiving feedback and team building.

 

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WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • Learn about the critical needs that local nonprofits address

  • Network with local leaders, experts, and dedicated volunteers

  • Build long-lasting relationships with area nonprofits

  • Make a difference in the community and in the lives of others

  • Improve your personal and professional leadership skills

“The Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program not only provided me with a comprehensive understanding of volunteer management and engagement but also delivered training sessions that challenged my self-awareness. It can be overwhelming to know you will be required to develop and execute creative strategies to fundraise and assist non-profit agencies with critical needs—thankfully CLP gives substantial support for you to succeed. As an emerging or established leader in Atlanta, participating in CLP will allow you to have a deeper connection to Atlanta by addressing its most pressing social issues through community engagement.” ”
— Major Aprille Moore

Qualifications

  • Have volunteered for at least three (3) service projects in the past year (Hands On Atlanta or other volunteer service)

  • Be at least 21 years of age

  • Pass a criminal background check

  • Show a demonstrated commitment to making a difference

  • Be comfortable leading a group of diverse volunteers

  • Be easily accessible by e-mail and/or mobile phone

“Since moving to Atlanta in 2013, my experience with the Civic Leadership Program is what has made me feel like a part of Atlanta. With this program you truly see where your work is making a difference and a positive impact in the community. Not only did I gain the confidence to delegate and empower others to lead, but I was able to learn and refresh volunteer management skills to help me in my day job and with other volunteer leadership positions as well. The experience teaches you so many things, but I learned so much about life.””
— Snapper Freeman

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead 8 projects from September - April

  • Recruit, engage, and manage Hands On Atlanta volunteers

  • Attend bi-monthly trainings

  • Fundraise for the Civic Leadership Program

  • Support the needs of your nonprofit partner

  • And more!

“I am honored and proud to be a graduate of Hands On Atlanta’s Civic Leadership Program. CLP taught me to be a well-rounded leader in volunteerism by providing training and hands-on experience with a local organization. As a civic fellow, we received training in fundraising, implicit bias & privilege, and board responsibilities. We also had fun socials to get to know the other civic fellows better. I learned to be more comfortable with fundraising efforts and leading large groups of volunteers. I felt at home with other volunteers who are just as dedicated to serving our community as I am and I’m excited to use my skills from CLP to continue volunteering around Atlanta.””
— Mary Catherine Pelham

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To learn more about our Civic Leadership Program contact our Community and Civic Engagement Manager:

Jadrien Grimes: p: 404-979-2873 - e: jgrimes@handsonatlanta.org

 

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