VOLUNTEER

THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO VOLUNTEER!

Our programs take place in-person! For the safety of our students, volunteers, and their communities, all volunteers and staff participating in in-person programs and activities must be vaccinated, and booster shots are encouraged. Indoor masking is optional but recommended. Weekly COVID testing is not required.

For more information, sign up for an upcoming Volunteer Information Session and check out our Volunteer Resources.

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    Mentor

    Led by a volunteer Head Mentor, each session is a mixture of creative game play and writing time in pairs or groups. No professional writing experience necessary; we’ll provide the training! All programs take place in-person, and all volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.

    Click here to learn more about what it takes to be a mentor!

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    Perform

    Bring our students’ stories to life on stage! Big Shows are one-off, 1.5 hour-long commitments. Actors audition for students, then are cast in their stories. Improv and/or theater experience preferred. All volunteers will be asked to provide proof of full vaccination in order to participate.

    Click here to view and commit to upcoming Big Shows.

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    Creative Collective

    The Creative Collective is a group of talented individuals that assist with design, photography, illustration, and translation projects to increase our storytelling impact and improve accessibility of our materials. A small stipend is provided per project. For examples of projects and stipends, check out this informational deck and fill out the interest form.

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    Script Reading Committee

    We read each of our students’ stories to ensure the quality of our curriculum, share them with our supporters, and select a few each year to highlight at the Biggest Show. Members of the SRC read 40-50 stories per semester, and fill out a short reading report. Applications for the SRC are open!

READY TO VOLUNTEER?

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LET’S DO THIS!

three easy steps:

  1. New Volunteer Onboarding: This is the first step to volunteer with us! You’ll find a checklist and downloadable paperwork on our Volunteer Portal. All paperwork must be completed before you begin to mentor. If you have volunteered with us before you do not have to complete this step.

  2. Site Selection: After completing all of your onboarding paperwork, you will select a school where you would like to volunteer.

  3. Mentor Training: Mentors must complete online training before their first session. You will learn about our program through a series of short videos and quizzes.

Start Here!

Find everything you need on our Volunteer Portal.