Thank you for your interest in empowering Georgia’s Latinos. Through volunteering with the Latin American Association, you can use your skills to help people who are learning a new language, trying to put food on the table, starting a new business, and much more!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application.

To volunteer, contact us at volunteers@thelaa.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Individual

Step 1. Complete our volunteer application

Step 2. You’ll receive a welcome email and be added to our email list and receive current volunteer opportunities.

Step 3. On our volunteer opportunity emails – sign-up for your preferred volunteer activities.

Step 4. You attend our volunteer activities!

Opportunities for Individuals

Be an LAA Navigator — help our clients get from point A to point B while navigating all of the services we offer.
Be a speaker for our Latino Youth Leadership Academy after-school enrichment program
Be a speaker or workshop leader for conferences
Join the Senior Club from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Fridays
Translate documents in our Immigration Department
Volunteer at a signature event or conference
Volunteer as a teacher’s assistant in our ESL Classes
Volunteer as office support during the week (can include basic administration duties, data entry, clean up, etc.)

Group

Step 1. Fill out our Group Interest Form

Internships

Step 2. We’ll reach out and schedule some time to chat with you about your group volunteering with the LAA!

Step 3. Your group volunteers with the LAA!

Group Opportunities

Host a canned food drive at your company (Year-round)
Host a diaper drive for moms and babies in need (Year-round)
Create homeless care packages for our. clients facing homelessness (Year-round)
Host a resume or interview practice day for job seekers (Year-round)
Stock and organize our food pantry (every day, Monday – Friday)
Adopt a job training or women’s entrepreneurship cohort (Year-round)
Get involved with some of our special events
Host a toy drive for our Spirit of Giving Holiday Toy Drive (November/December)
Join our Senior Club for coffee and community (Every Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Internships

The LAA offers a variety of volunteer internships throughout our organization. This is a great way to get professional experience and exposure to the nonprofit field as well as exposure to Georgia’s corporate community through all of our many partnerships.

Fall Internships – Starting August/September
Spring Internships – Starting January
Summer Internships – Starting May/June

Internships available in all of our departments and programs:

For additional information or to discuss LAA volunteer or internship opportunities please contact Catherine Warren, Director of Systems and Operations via email at cwarren@thelaa.org.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers!

2025 Partner Of The Year

Celebrating the Power of Service: Thank You, HCCA

At LAA, we are proud to honor an extraordinary group: HCCA, whose members went far beyond volunteering — they became part of our family.

During times of uncertainty, when many in our community felt lost, they showed up. And they didn’t just hand out food or toys… they delivered hope, dignity, and a powerful reminder that no one is ever alone.

For their compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment, HCCA was rightfully recognized. Their view of volunteerism as a way to give back and create lasting impact is an inspiration to us all.

We are deeply grateful for their beautiful service.

May their example continue to motivate us to build a future grounded in solidarity, empathy, and meaningful action.

Want to make a difference too?

Learn how you can be part of the change for our community.