Agency Application for JLA Community Placement for League Year June 2027-May 2028

All volunteer requests must be for community-based, hands-on opportunities and fall into one (or more) of the Leagueʼs focus areas: commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking; early childhood education and literacy; self determination of women and children; and, generational poverty.

A partner agency may receive volunteers only or may receive a combination of volunteers and funding based on mission, impact area, measurable community impact, membership interest, and available JLA resources. Only agencies completing one or more years as a community partner with JLA may qualify for volunteer placement.

Criteria:

Applications must be submitted on the JLA electronic form provided and submitted with all required documents by the deadline.
Applicant must be a current JLA partner for at least one year.
Applicant must maintain tax-exempt nonprofit status as approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
Applicant must submit a copy of its latest financial audit.
Community programs must fall within the current JLA focus areas.

Volunteers and funds may not be used for the following:

Salaried employees or other general administrative line items
Debt reduction, debt payments or other financial obligations
Fundraising events, fundraising initiatives, or agency endowments
Political campaigns, membership drives or for volunteer projects that are religious in nature
Administrative duties not related to contracted volunteer duties.

Applications must be received by September 30th, 2026.

I. AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Agency Name

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Phone

Primary Contact Email

Executive Director Name

Executive Director Phone

Executive Director Email

Executive Assistant Name

Executive Assistant Phone

Executive Assistant Email

Volunteer Coordinator Name

Volunteer Coordinator Phone

Volunteer Coordinator Email

Other Contact Name (policy or training)

Other Contact Phone

Other Contact Email

Agency Address

Street Address (if different)

City

State

Zip Code

Where can we find you on Social Media?

Website URL

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Threads

II. AGENCY OVERVIEW

A. Agency Purpose/Mission (limit 500 characters)

B. Founding Date of Organization

C. Please list your current board members.

D. Please describe your organization's community impact, including who you serve and the programs and services you offer.

E. Which of the following initiatives does your agency's programming address:

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Early Childhood Education and Literacy

Generational Poverty

Self-Determination of Women and Children

Other

F. Please describe any literacy initiatives that your organization offers (e.g., reading buddies, financial literacy programming, legal literacy skill building etc.)

III. Required Attachments

Required Attachments

*1. 501(c)3 designation letter

*2. Audit or review (most recent available)

*3. Quarterly financial statement (most recent available)

4. Conflict of Interest form

5. Photo Release (if possible)

6. If needed, you may upload one page to allow for elaboration of agency or programming (file upload)

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: the Community Placement Evaluation Committee (CPEC) Director at CPEC@JLAtlanta.org

501(c)3 designation letter

Audit or review (most recent available)

Quarterly financial statement (most recent available)

Conflict of Interest form

Photo Release (if applicable)

If needed, you may upload one page to allow for elaboration of agency or programming

IV. PARTNERSHIP COMMITMENT

Would your organization be willing to:

A. Would your organization be willing to sign an annual contract?

Yes

B. Submit an Annual Update of your program operations wherein JLA volunteers are being utilized (if volunteers are applicable)?

Yes

C. Provide a link to the JLA website on your agency's website?

Yes

D. If approved as a Placement, consent to be listed on the JLA website?

Yes

E. Include the JLA logo in print and online materials relating to the project, and recognize JLA in any publicity related to the project?

Yes

F. Please indicate if your agency would be interested in having JLA members serve on the Board of Directors or other Committees within your organization.

Yes

Unsure at this time

V. Community Volunteer Program Request for Placement

A. Why does your organization want to partner with the JLA? (limit 500 characters)

B. How does your mission align with JLA's mission or one of the JLA focus areas?

C. If different from your agency address listed previously in the application, please list the address(es) where JLA volunteers will volunteer (If unable to disclose the address, please specify the general location.)

D. Are there any accessibility considerations JLA volunteers should be aware of at a volunteer location? (E.g., ramps, automatic doors, etc.)

E. Minimum Number of Volunteers Needed (at least 10)

F. Maximum Number of volunteers Needed

G. What projects/activities will be offered to JLA volunteers? Please keep in mind JLA volunteers cannot participate in any fundraising or administrative projects.

H. Will JLA volunteers provide meals for your clients as a part of their service?

Yes

I. If volunteers will prepare meals, does your organization have a kitchen for volunteers to prepare meals?

Yes

J. How will JLA volunteers schedule their volunteer work?

K. What is the volunteer schedule? (check all that apply)

Mornings 9am-12pm

Afternoons 12pm-5pm

Evening 5pm-9pm

Weekdays

Weekends

L. Please specify the days of the week/hours that are available to JLA volunteers.

M. Please give specific examples/actions/work of what a JLA volunteer might be doing during a typical time frame.

N. Is volunteer training required?

Yes

O. If yes, briefly describe the training that you will provide to JLA volunteers, including the need/rationale for training, who will conduct training, and when the training will take place. (500 character limit)

P. Are there specific requirements for the volunteers that must be satisfied prior to working in the program?

Yes

Q. If yes, how are these requirements funded?

R. Are there out-of-pocket expenses JLA volunteers will incur when volunteering?

Yes

S. If yes, please select examples of expenses:

Parking

Supplies

Uniforms

Background check

Other

VI. FUNDING REQUEST

Please complete this budget form detailing all funding requests for above program opportunity (including training costs).

JLA will provide funding for activities and materials required to execute the volunteers’ responsibilities, including:

Program supplies & materials
Meals for clients
Training
Background checks
Required certifications (i.e.: mandated reporter training, etc.)

Funding for activities outside of the JLA Volunteer responsibilities WILL NOT be considered.

Program/Event Supplies & Materials - Amount Needed

Program/Event Supplies & Materials - Dates and Purpose

Meals for Clients - Amount Needed (food is not for JLA volunteers)

Meals for Clients - Dates and Purpose (food is not for JLA volunteers)

Volunteer Training - Amount Needed

Volunteer Training - Dates and Purpose

Background Checks and/or Required Certifications - Amount per volunteer

Other - Amount Needed

Other - Dates and Purpose

Annual Expenses

Membership Fees

Parking

Uniform

Other

Total Request:

If the JLA is unable to completely fulfill your funding request, would you still accept our volunteers?

Yes

VI. AUTHORIZATION

Please type your name, title and date here to authorize submission of this application.

By checking this box, I certify that I authorize submission of this application

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JLA Community Placement Application (2026-2027)

Agency Application for JLA Community Placement for League Year June 2027-May 2028

Criteria:

Volunteers and funds may not be used for the following:

Applications must be received by September 30th, 2026.