>>Application Deadline Extended to January 20<<
About this Volunteer Role (Read Before Applying)
The Beloved Community Leadership Academy (BCLA) is the flagship youth leadership initiative of The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Serving students ages 13–18, BCLA blends Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence with leadership development, entrepreneurship, and modern technology skills.
Through a partnership with Techsgiving, the Technology Track introduces students to AI, UX/UI, and ethical technology design. Student teams collaborate to design and pitch technology-enabled solutions to real-world social challenges, culminating in a milestone presentation.
Location: Hybrid (Atlanta, GA + virtual)
Program Dates: January–May 2026
Commitment: ~11 sessions (6 in-person Saturdays, 5 virtual Thursday evenings)
Five Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm
January 22, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 6, 2026
Six Saturdays 9:30am - 2pm
February 7, 2026
March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
May 2, 2026
May 8, 2026
May 9, 2026
If you can commit to being available at these dates and times, please continue with the application.
We’re recruiting Volunteer Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support instruction, teamwork, and youth mentorship during the Technology Track.
Volunteer TAs are assigned to a specific age cohort and work alongside the instructor and program staff to help students stay engaged, collaborate effectively, and progress through project milestones.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Session Support & Facilitation
- Help run in-person and virtual sessions (attendance, participation, breakout rooms, transitions)
- Support hands-on activities (brainstorming, prototyping, prompt use, basic troubleshooting)
- Reinforce a safe, inclusive, collaborative environment aligned with youth development best practices
Project & Team Coaching
- Guide student teams through milestones: problem framing → solution concept → prototype → pitch
- Encourage strong teamwork habits (roles, time management, respectful communication)
- Provide constructive feedback on clarity, feasibility, ethics, and presentation skills
Student Support
- Assist learners with varying levels of technical exposure
- Model growth mindset, curiosity, and ethical tech thinking
- Flag concerns to staff (tech issues, group conflicts, participation barriers)
- Coordination
Coordinate with Techsgiving staff and partners on cohort needs
Participate in a brief TA orientation and periodic check-ins
Who This Is For
This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys mentoring youth and is excited about AI for social good, ethics, and collaborative learning—no “expert” status required.
Required Qualifications
- Experience mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or supporting youth (formal or informal)
- Clear communication and patience explaining concepts simply
- Alignment with values of social justice, equity, and youth empowerment
- Comfort supporting sessions in both in-person and virtual formats
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with any of: AI basics, technology ethics, design thinking, UX/UI, product workflows
- Comfort with tools such as Figma, Canva, PowerPoint, Google Workspace
- Experience working with Black and other underrepresented youth communities
- Classroom support experience (TA, camp counselor, youth program volunteer, etc.)
Why Volunteer With BCLA + Techsgiving?
- Help students build real tech + leadership skills through the lens of nonviolence and social impact
- Mentor the next generation of ethical tech leaders
- Build community with mission-aligned educators and technologists