Help Needed: Tutors, Funds for School Supplies

The following are local organizations' needs for volunteers and donations.

The opportunities are in Stone Mountain and areas nearby.

If your organization would like to be included, please e-mail the information to: Leslie.Johnson@patch.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tutors: ' (RFS) summer camp needs one-to-one volunteer tutors on Mondays and Wednesdays, the group said on its Facebook page. A tutor works with one refugee child who is struggling academically or socially, RFS said. The Stone Mountain-based organization will provide training for tutors and "an engaging curriculum for you and your match," it said.

Those interested should e-mail rfsvolunteers@refugeefamilyservices.org

Helping the homeless: Young People Matter is looking for youth and adult leaders to be on the advisory board and youth council. 

People interested in becoming members "have a passion or strong interest in helping shape policy and provide advocacy and support for youth," according to YPM's web site.

YPM, which is in Lithonia, said members' tasks will include helping with program development, fundraising, and marketing YPM's efforts. Advisory board meetings are held monthly through Skype.

Please call with serious inquiries only. Contact Connie Alsobrook calsobrook@ypmatlanta.org or telephone (770) 744-4050 with questions.

A heart for ART: There are quite a few options available at different times of day if you'd like to volunteer at , located in the city of Stone Mountain: ushering at theatre productions, working the bar, hosting, and even bringing your corporate know-how to the table by becoming a board member, the website says.

Fill out the ART Station volunteer form here.

Donation opportunity:

Bucks for School Supplies: The Back-to-School Bash in the City of Stone Mountain on July 28 could use monetary donations to purchase school supplies, including bookbags. Last year, the bash helped nearly 1,000 children through $4,450 in donations (all but $9 was spent on supplies, said city manager Barry Amos). This year, the need is expected to be even greater, he said: between 1,200 and 1,500 kids will need the supplies. Monetary donations are preferred so a sufficient amount of supplies can be purchased. Contact Amos via e-mail: bamos@stonemountaincity.org