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Early Community Experiences Opportunities in Georgia - Ogelthorpe County
(Approximately 20 minute drive from UGA campus)
Action, Inc., Oglethorpe Head Start
P.O. Box 611
Crawford, GA 30630
Contact: Kathryn Parrott
(706) 743-5733
Volunteers needed to assist teachers, and other classroom-based related duties.
Oglethorpe County Child Development Center/Action, Inc.
41 Fairground Road
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8995
Teacher assistant needed. Drug and background check required.
Oglethorpe County Department of Family and Children Services
P.O. Box 160
231 Union Point Street
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8152
Oglethorpe County Family Connection
300 Comer Road
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Shamikia Barnes, Director
(706) 743-8732
sbarnes@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us
Volunteers needed to assist with general office duties and with special projects.
Oglethorpe County Health Department
P.O. Box 245
109 South Boggs Street
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8181
UGA Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences
P.O. Box 130
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8341
Oglethorpe County Schools:
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
15 Fairground Road
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8750
http://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/oces/ElementarySch.htm
The after-school program (PATS) is an excellent placement either in a paid position (if available) or as volunteers (by appointment). Volunteer opportunities are also available for mentors.
Oglethorpe County High School
749 Athens Road
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8124
http://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/ochs.htm
Oglethorpe County Middle School
757 Athens Road
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8146
http://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/ocms/index.htm
- Mentors needed. Responsibilities include a commitment to visit the designated child (at school) two times per month for one school year. Training required.
- Tutors needed, especially in mathematics.
Oglethorpe County Primary School
300 Comer Road
Lexington, GA 30648
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 743-8194
http://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/ocps
Mentor Program: Serve as a mentor to a primary student. You may choose age, grade level, and gender of mentee with whom to work (ages 5-8 / Pre-K through Grade 2). Training included.
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