“Cool Girls means a lot to me. It’s a place where you can express your feelings and have fun. It’s also a place where you can talk about things that are on your mind. Cool Girls is where I can come and feel comfortable.” -Briandra, 7th Grade Cool Girl
Please Fill out our volunteer application here, or Download the Volunteer Application and Background Check Forms
Volunteer orientations are held every third Thursday of the month. Please call our office for event locations. We request that you complete your volunteer application prior to attending a volunteer orientation and we appreciate your interest in serving with Cool Girls!
Volunteers play a crucial role in support of our holistic effort to change outcomes for girls living in poverty. Volunteers tutor girls during our after school program. Under the supervision of Cool Girls staff volunteers provide invaluable instruction to insure girls have the academic support needed to be active engaged learners. Volunteers also support our Cool Tech by working in small groups to assist girls as they navigate the World Wide Web and use ThinkFinity the Verizon Wireless technology education program. Cool Sisters provide one to one mentoring to Cool Girls, exposing them to a broader range of multi cultural experiences.
You can play a vital role in our organization: COOL GIRLS CLUB – Lead a small group discussion with girls to provide important information for positive life skills development. COOL SCHOLARS – Assist in homework preparation and Standardized Test preparation. COOL SISTERS – Take advantage of this rewarding experience and make a one year commitment to mentoring a Cool Girl- you can change the life of a girl. COOL TECH – Work with our Georgia Tech partnership to bridge the digital divide between boys and girls, make technology fun and interactive. EMPOWER ME! SUMMER CAMP – Volunteer during our day camp to tell girls about your career, education and life. Work with the girls to develop an entrepreneurial project. FIELD TRIPS – Come and see Atlanta through the eyes of Cool Girls, chaperone during our weekday afternoon or weekend excursions around Atlanta. Shopping Days – Volunteer with our partners at the Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul to provide retail assistance to girls as they shop for back to school items. Volunteer to work in our Holiday Store, where girls shop for presents for themselves and their families.
Cool Girls is committed to making each of our volunteers feel supported, effective and appreciated. We conduct monthly training sessions with information about our organization and our programs; role paying opportunities and rap sessions in support of our Cool Sisters.
Training Sessions are the 3rd Thursday of every month 6:00-7:30pm. Parking is free and light refreshments are served. You must park in the Woodruff Volunteer Center Parking Deck. Please bring your ticket inside for validation.
“Cool Girls is On the Ball” Dwan Bruner has been a volunteer with Cool Girls for over 4 years. Dwan has found her niche volunteering with several of our core programs. She was one of our stellar Empower Me Summer Camp Leaders and as featured in the photo assisting with our Annual Shopping Day sponsored by one of our longtime sponsors, St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church. Dwan caps off her volunteer service by committing to our Cool Sister Program by mentoring 5th grade Cool Girl, Angela Partlow.
Volunteering with Cool Girls offers the opportunity to meet other great women who also share your passion of working with girls, especially Cool Girls! 1st Time Volunteers, JoAnn Dyer and Eillen Rider enjoying Summer Camp with the girls and each other!