VOLUNTEER
Four WAYS TO VOLUNTEER!
Our programs take place in-person. For the safety of our students, volunteers, their communities, and those that are most vulnerable (people with disabilities, pregnant people, caretakers, etc.), we encourage all volunteers to be fully up-to-date with vaccinations and booster shots (COVID, influenza, etc.).
Get started on our Volunteer Portal.
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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.
This volunteering opportunity is a 1-hour commitment, one day a week for 9 weeks in person.
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Perform
Bring our students’ stories to life on stage at their schools! 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.
Acting at our Big Shows is a one-time, 2.5-hour acting commitment.
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Creative Collective
The Creative Collective is a group of talented individuals that assist with design, photography, and illustration 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.
Start here!
The Volunteer Portal will guide you through these steps:
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.
Site Selection: After completing all of your onboarding paperwork, you will select a school where you would like to volunteer.
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.