Atlanta & Georgia Student Service Projects
Flexible, in-person, remote, and self-paced service opportunities for students across Georgia!
Are you an Atlanta Public Schools student working toward your 75-hour graduation requirement, or a Georgia high schooler aiming for the prestigious Georgia Student Service Award? The Jackson Copeland Foundation offers meaningful service learning projects that fit your schedule while making a real difference in the fight against leukemia.
Our opportunities are designed to help you meet your goals efficiently. Whether you need to fulfill your APS community service hours or reach the 200-hour milestone for state recognition, our projects can be tailored to your specific needs.
Projects include supporting leukemia patients through organizing blood drives, leading advocacy campaigns for the National Marrow Donor Program, or managing fundraising initiatives.
Why Choose Our Georgia Service Projects?
- APS Compliant: Perfect for earning the 75 hours required for Atlanta Public Schools graduation.
- State Recognition: High-volume hour opportunities to help you reach the 200 hours needed for the Georgia Student Service Award.
- Remote & Flexible: Plan and organize from home—ideal for busy student schedules.
- Verified 501(c)(3): All hours are completed with a registered non-profit, meeting standard verification requirements for schools and the state.
Meeting Your Requirements
We know tracking hours can be stressful. Here is how our projects align with your specific goals:
1. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Graduation
The Requirement: APS students must complete 75 hours of community service to graduate.
- Our Solution: We offer project-based service learning. Instead of counting minutes, you earn hours based on the completion of significant tasks (like organizing a drive), which can help you reach your 75-hour goal faster and more meaningfully.
- Pacing: To stay on track, it is recommended to complete about 20 hours per year. Our projects can easily fulfill a whole year’s quota in one semester.
2. Georgia Student Service Award
The Goal: Earn a medallion for your graduation diploma.
The Criteria: A graduating senior must complete a minimum of 200 service/volunteer hours.
- Our Solution: For students aiming for this high honor, our “Ambassador” level projects allow for long-term engagement (marketing, team management, multi-event planning) that accumulates significant hours over time.
Note: Always check with your school counselor to confirm local reporting procedures (such as x2VOL or paper logs) and get your activity pre-approved.
Projects to Earn Your Hours
1. Organizing Blood Drives (Service Learning)
While donating blood is a personal gift, organizing and hosting a community blood drive is a leadership activity that counts as service. You will handle logistics and recruitment, earning hours for your management time while saving lives.
2. National Marrow Donor Registry Campaigns
For many leukemia patients, a stem cell transplant is the only cure. You can earn hours by organizing a campaign to register new donors for the National Marrow Donor Program. This is a powerful way to serve the community and increase public health awareness.
3. Organizing Fundraisers
Plan and execute a fundraiser to support patient families. We assist with the planning (logistics, accounting, marketing) utilizing the principles from our ebook Blood & Money. Whether it’s a digital campaign or a community event, fundraising is a classic service project accepted by most Georgia schools.
4. Personalized Service Projects
Need to hit a specific hour count for the Georgia Student Service Award? We can help you design a custom project. This is perfect for students who want to combine their specific talents (art, coding, writing) with community service to reach that 200-hour threshold.