Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps

Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps serves K-12th grade students. Members provide math and literacy tutoring, emotional literacy support, curriculum enrichment, and community engagement to over 1,000 K-12th grade students attending mostly Title I schools across metro Atlanta. Members also assist with volunteer coordination during Hands On Atlanta's signature events and annual days of service.

Programs

• Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps — K-12th grade students served; members may support elementary, middle, and high schools · 10-month commitment; full-time members serve a minimum of 1,700 hours
• Teaching Assistant Members — K-12th grade students served; members work with small groups of students · 2026-2027 AmeriCorps positions
• Student Support Coach — metro Atlanta elementary, middle, and high school students · 2026-2027 AmeriCorps positions

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: 2026-2027 AmeriCorps member cohort (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027)
• General schedule: 10-month commitment; full-time members serve a minimum of 1,700 hours. Members may support the Discovery Program, which occurs two Saturdays a month from October through April.

About the provider

Almost 30 years ago, the organization began with an informal meeting in 1989. Its mission is to mobilize the Atlanta community to tackle the city’s most pressing needs. Members are placed at schools and community organizations across metro Atlanta.

All AmeriCorps positions are service opportunities. Applicants must be able to commit to completing 1,700 hours of full-time service over 10 months, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., have a High School Diploma/GED, have served no more than four terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program, and complete and clear state, federal, and NSOPW background checks.

Last updated November 14, 2026.