Frequently Asked Questions
The Council awards scholarships to all active graduating seniors. Scholarship amounts are determined by each member’s level of participation and length of service within the Council.
How many hours are required for each semester?
What scholarship opportunities does WIATC offer?
Our members are required to accumulate a minimum of 25 civic engagement hours over the entire fiscal year. From July - December a minimum of 10 hours must be completed. From January - June a minimum of 15 hours must be completed. These hours are awarded through
The Council awards scholarships to all active graduating seniors. Scholarship amounts are determined by each member’s level of participation and length of service within the Council.
What does WIATC stand for?
What are the expectations for new members?
Our goal as an organization is to uplift youth to be leaders. To empower those around them to make a difference. To be accountable and responsible over their actions, and to develop their social, personal, business relationships through networking.
Upon acceptance into the council, your active participation is essential. Throughyour application, we recognize you as a developing leader who embodies theWIATC values. Throughout your membership, we hope to see you active andpresent in civic engagement events, consistency in our bi-monthly meetings, andeager to participate in all opportunities our council has to offer.
How involved do my parents need to be if I join WIATC?
Does the council provide transportation to community events, or is that thejob of parents/teens?
To maintain membership within the council, parental involvement is not required. Parents can assist you in transportation to and from events and bi-monthly meetings. If your parents would like to be more involved with the council, please contact our Executive Director, Dr. Sparkle K. Adams skadams@wiateencouncil.com.
For all of our community events, sign-up sheets are sent out in which students can mark if they do or do not need transportation to an event. If a student does require transportation, we will organize transportation accordingly. Transportation for all events is not guaranteed.
What do I do if I can't make it to a meeting for personal reasons?
How many meetings can a member miss before being placed on probation or suspension?
Members can acquire 2 unexcused absences before being placed on probation.
Members can submit an excused absence via email. This email should include the date of absences as well as a short explanation of the cause of absence. Excused emails should be sent to our executive leadership team.
Can I take a temporary leave at any point during my time within theorganization?
What do I do if I have time commitments (work, sports, or other extracurricular activities) that affect my availability later on?
Yes, within WIATC, we value our members well being and council/life balance. Atany point that members feel they cannot complete their work or role due topersonal circumstances, they can submit a request to executive leadership forpersonal leave.
We ask that our members maintain their council membership as a top priority. Inthe case of busy seasons in other extracurricular activities, members can submit arequest for personal leave, which will relieve said member of the council dutiesfor a set amount of time.
Attendance is taken at every WIATC meeting and is viewed on a monthly andquarterly basis.
WIATC's main form of communication is email; to teach professionalism and lifeskills. whereas committees within the council utilize other forms ofcommunication such as Slack, Instagram, or Discord.
Is there an attendance requirement for in-person meetings to maintainmembership?
What are the WIATC’s common means of communication?
How do WIATC elections work and how often do they occur?
How does WIATC inquiry funding as a nonprofit?
WIATC holds elections each fiscal year. Members may submit an electoral application outlining the position they wish to run for and their reasons for pursuing it. After submitting the application, candidates deliver a short speech explaining why they are interested in the role and why they are qualified. Once speeches conclude, all members vote to elect the leadership team.
The Finance Committee acquires funding for the council through donations,grants, and fundraisers.
How can I track my volunteer hours with WIATC?
What role do WIATC alumni play?
After each event, our members can fill out a civic engagement hour Form. Withinthis form, they detail their experience at the event as well as how many hoursthey volunteered.
WIATC alumni serve as mentors, advocates, and ambassadors for the council.They continue to support current members by sharing guidance, professionalinsight, and opportunities for growth. Alumni often return to participate inevents, assist with leadership development, and help strengthen WIATC’sconnection to the broader community.
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Circuit Public Defender - Adeline Alexander
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Main Office. 1590 Adamson Parkway, Suite 370. Morrow, GA 30260.
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GAfutures.com – A website for teens planning to attend college to prepare for their future. With many helpful tips and information, this website is necessary for any student planning for a higher education.
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Collegeboard.org – This link refers those who want higher education to a list of every college/university nationwide and internationally. It shows everything such as location, gender ratio, campus size, majors, and student life.
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Scholarships.com – Dedicated to finding all the scholarships you qualify for with your credentials.
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Stopbullying.gov – Governmental help to stop the onslaught of bullying in the world.​
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TeenHealthAndWellness.com - Provides middle school and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, standards-aligned, curricular, and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, digital literacy, and more.
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