Get Involved with Kids First

Make a Difference in the lives of kids and families!

We have several ways for you to get involved, from joining our weekly meetings in Athens, to donating supplies to our work in Athens and in Jamaica!

Volunteer and make a difference in the lives of kids and families in Athens, GA

Consistency makes a difference. People who show up, demonstrate God’s love in real, tangible ways, and are there for them. That’s what our weekly volunteers do for kids in the Athens area. And you can be a part of our team!

You are invited to join what God is doing in the lives of families in Athens. We are looking for people who love God to spend time playing with kids, leading small groups, preparing snack bags, and more. At each gathering, we do an activity with the kids, have a Bible lesson, break into small groups with a leader, and give the kids a snack.

East Athens Community Center

We meet every Friday at the East Athens Community Center at 400 McKinley Dr in Athens, GA. We need volunteers who can arrive between 3:45 and 4:00 pm and stay until 5:30 or 6 pm.

Mentor Program

Each week, Monday-Thursday, we pick up children from school, feed them dinner, tutor them, and take them home. We meet at 8780 Macon Highway Athens Ga, 30606 from 3-5pm. To volunteer at this branch of our ministry, you must apply. Please reach out for an application. We are in need of tutors, mentors, drivers, and club leaders!

The Light Ministries of Athens

We meet every Sunday at Light Ministries of Athens at 174 Henderson Extension (near Rock Springs and Clarke Central High School). We need volunteers who can arrive at 4:15 pm and stay until 6 pm.

What we ask of our Volunteers

All volunteers are subject to a background check prior to meeting with the kids.

Be Present.

When you’re with the kids, be present with them. Don’t pay more attention to your phone than the kids you’re with. Your attention communicates they’re important and valued. Be there for them.

Be Consistent.

Consistency counts. We know that things come up, cars break down, and life has a way of throwing you a few curve balls, but as much as possible we ask that you commit to being there for each gathering - either the Friday group or the Sunday group.

Be Flexible.

We don’t own the facilities that we meet in, so from time to time, we have to change our plans on the fly. While this means we may have to change our activity or meet somewhere different, we ask that you be flexible.

Don’t have time to volunteer each week?

Donate Supplies!

We need the following items for weekly snack bags:

Juice Boxes

Capri Suns, Honest Kids, Juicy Juice, or other low sugar brands are welcome
Single Serving Chip Bags

Individually packaged, single-serving bags of chips and snacks, like Lays, Cheetos, Doritos, and more.
Single Serving Cookies

Individually packaged, single-serving cookies, like Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Famous Amos, and more.
Fruit Snack

Individually packaged single-serving fruit snacks, like Welches and Motts.