826 MSP operates the Writers' Room at South High School—a space for students to work with tutors on essays and other writing projects. Volunteers can expect to work one-on-one or in small groups with students on writing assignments like essays and papers.
Volunteers for this position must be fully vaccinated.
Students, staff, and volunteers will be wearing masks during each program.
Volunteers sign up for one shift (or more) per week, Mondays–Thursdays.
Shift 1: 8:30-10:30am
Shift 2: 10:30-12:30pm
Shift 3: 12:30-2:00pm
Shift 4: 2:00-4:00pm
826 MSP is looking for volunteers with:
- passion for working with and learning alongside students
- desire to build healthy relationships and learning skills
- consistency and reliability
- enthusiasm for affirming students' identities, strengths, and imagination
- experience in (or willingness to learn about) working with students of color and antiracist educational practices
"Do I have to be an expert in all school subjects to volunteer?"
No. Tutors are not expected to have all the answers. What's most important is that you can work alongside students to help them find the answers themselves.
"Do I have to be a professional writer to volunteer?"
No. 826 MSP believes everyone is a writer—students and grown-ups alike!
Volunteers with language skills in Somali, Oromo, Amharic, and Spanish especially encouraged to get involved!
South High School alumni especially encouraged to get involved!
