Volunteer – NEXT Steps Online Training Academy

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Connections

We Love Our Volunteers!

Community Connections volunteer teams are the backbone of the Community On Demand™ creative economy network. Your dedication and contributions are what enrich the educational experiences that everyone can enjoy.

Provide valuable assistance in delivering educational programs that teach campers and visitors about agriculture, sustainability, and nature

Support for Education

Create engaging and interactive experiences for campers and visitors, making learning enjoyable and memorable

Enhancing Experiences

Build relationships with visitors, schools, and community groups, fostering a sense of belonging and support for the ranch’s mission

Community Engagement

Expand our resources and capabilities so that we can offer a wider range of activities and events, reach more individuals and have a more significant impact

Resource Expansion

Serve as positive role models by demonstrating the values of teamwork, responsibility, and community engagement and inspiring young minds to become responsible and informed citizens

Positive Role Models

Assist in habitat restoration projects and sustainable farming practices, contributing to the long-term health of the ranch’s ecosystems

Sustainability Practices

We also post volunteer opportunities at these sites as well.
Click below to join these resources as well.

Volunteer Registration Form

Use the form below to register as a volunteer for our Community Connections Volunteer Program. Our volunteers include students (K-12), young adults (16-24), families (ages 3+), schools, colleges, universities, community organizations, and local businesses that wish to support our Junior Executive Management (JEM) Teams and their service-learning projects

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Tell Us All About You!

All volunteers under the age of 18 must complete a Student NEXT Steps Partners In Education Registration Form. Visit our Partners In Education Page for more information.

Today's Date

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Individual or Group

Are you registering as an individual or representing a group?

Individual

Group

School

Non-profit organization

Business/Corporation

Other

Contact Information

First Middle Last

Home Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone

Enter Email Confirm Email

Date Of Birth

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Your Social Media Accounts (optional)

As the newest member of our creative community, please let us know which of your social media accounts we need to follow.

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Website

Help Us Understand Your Service Goals

Please provide us with as much information as possible so we can maximize the impact of your Partnership Plan.

Organization Name

Organization Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Education

Please select your current academic status. Check all that apply.

Elementary School (K-5th Grade)

Middle School (6th -8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Completed some high school but didn't graduate.

College (2-year Program)

College (4-year Program)

Technical/Associates Degree

Completed some college courses but did not receive diploma

Not currently in school

Other

School District

What is the name of the school district that your organization or company resides in or is closest to?

How many people are expected to volunteer?

What is your role within your group?

Lead Coordinator

Group Leader

Human Resources

Corporate Giving Coordinator

Other

Service Goals

What are your reasons for volunteering? Check all that apply.

Fulfillment of STEM++based philanthropic and/or educational initiatives

Increasing Corporate and/or personal giving

Demonstrating good citizenship and corporate responsibility

Strengthening your public charitable outreach

Enhancing professional growth and team building skills

Creating partnerships through service opportunities

Providing or seeking guidance in organizing employee volunteer events

Networking with like-minded people

Other

Service Goal Details

Provide us with more details about the service goal(s) you selected.

STEM++ Career Pathways

Please indicate if you or members of your group are employed in or affiliated with any of the following high-demand STEM++ career pathways ?

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Arts, A/V & Communications

Business Management & Administration

Education & Training

Film, Digital Media & Entertainment

Finance

Government & Public Safety

Green Technologies & Sustainability

Health Sciences

Hospitality & Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Law & Public Safety

Manufacturing

Marketing

STEM++

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Which service-learning project(s) would you like to volunteer for?

Check all that apply.

Civic Leadership

Health & Wellness

Agriculture & Urban/Rural Design

JEM-TV News Channel

Social Ventures & Entrepreneurship

Environmental Exploration & Stewardship

Service Session

Which training session(s) would you like to serve in?

Session I: August - December

Session II: January - May

Session III: June - July

What date(s) are you available to participate?

Use the + symbol at the end of the first row to add up to three dates and times for us to consider.

Preferred Date

Start Time

End Time

Group Roster

You can upload or create a list that includes the name, phone and/or email addresses of all volunteers in your group. Once approved, we will send group notices and detailed updates about your volunteer service project.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, xls, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Group List

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Demographic Data (optional)

This information will be used to support the market analysis lesson and Research & Development Digital Badge for our College Town Community Mapping Course.

Gender

Male

Female

Ethnicity

African American/African Heritage

Asian Heritage/Pacific Islander

Caucasian/European Heritage

Hispanic/Latin Heritage

Native American Heritage

Other Heritage

Please check all that apply.

Clubs & Organizations

Are you or members of your group a member, mentor, supporter or sponsor of a Career & Technical Student Organizations or any other youth groups/clubs?

Emerging Leaders In Marketing, Finance, Hospitality & Management (DECA)

Career & Technical Instruction (CTI)

Future Business Leaders Of America (FBLA)

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Future Farmers Of America (FFA)

Future Health Professionals (HOSA)

SkillsUSA

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Go Build Georgia (or your state's Go Build Program)

ROTC

Other

None

Other

Please describe the other youth organization(s) you currently support or have supported in the past three years.

Do you have a disability?

Yes

Please tell us how we can best accommodate you.

How did you hear about our NEXT Steps Partners In Education Program?

Please check all that apply.

Website

Search Engine

Break Away/Alternative Breaks

Hands On Altanta

VolunteerMatch

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Snapchat

Family/Friends

School/Teacher/Counselor

Email/Newsletter

NEXT Steps Representative

Other

Volunteer Membership Confirmation

By clicking the Submit button below, I agree to serve as a Volunteer Member of The NEXT Steps Partners In Education Program. (Please allow 1-2 minutes for your Membership Checkout page to appear so you can finalize your registration.)

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Volunteer Opportunities

Community Connections

We Love Our Volunteers!

Support for Education

Enhancing Experiences

Community Engagement

Resource Expansion

Positive Role Models

Sustainability Practices

We also post volunteer opportunities at these sites as well.Click below to join these resources as well.

Volunteer Registration Form

Tell Us All About You!

Your Social Media Accounts (optional)

Help Us Understand Your Service Goals

Demographic Data (optional)

Volunteer Membership Confirmation

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with us!

We also post volunteer opportunities at these sites as well.
Click below to join these resources as well.