Mighty volunteers come from all walks of life, but the one thing they share is a desire to make the world a better place for kids and families in the communities we serve. In 2022, almost 400 active volunteers generously gave their time doing everything from helping a middle-schooler with her homework to handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving. Simply put, Mighty Writers could not exist without our phenomenal volunteers.
So how can you get involved? There are so many ways to help! We need people to work at our after-school academic programs, tutor kids one-on-one, hoist boxes at our distributions, hand out free books, take photos for social media, give flowers to moms on Mother's Day ... the list goes on. We'll work with you to accommodate your interests, skills and availability.
So let's get this party started. Learn more about different roles and requirements below. We look forward to getting to know you!
Volunteer Requirements
Time Commitment We ask volunteers to commit to joining us for at least six months. Longevity is particularly important when working with youth. For specific weekly time commitments, see Volunteer Roles.
Required Clearances Mighty Writers requires volunteers to be cleared in accordance with their responsibilities and applicable local and state laws. For specific clearance requirements or to request clearances, contact [email protected] . We’ll walk you through the clearance process during orientation.
Complete our volunteer application , or contact us: [email protected] .
Volunteer Roles
Writing Assistants (select locations) Time commitment: one 1-4 hour shift per week This is our area of greatest need . Be a homework tutor or teaching assistant at our after-school Academy. Volunteers may also assist during snack time, outdoor play and activities. In the summer, assistants work daytime hours during camp.
Writing Mentors (virtual or select locations) Time commitment: 60-90 minutes once per week Work one-on-one with a Mighty Writer aged 7-17 for a minimum of six months. Mentor and mentee work together in person at one of our locations to decide upon and achieve goals related to the youth’s academic, social and extracurricular ambitions.
Street Team Ambassadors (select locations) Time commitment: one event per month Meet our Mighty team and Bookmobiles at community fairs, high school games and/or school events. Serve as a brand ambassador, advertising MW programming, providing event support and distributing fliers, information, books and more.
Distribution Volunteers (select locations) Time commitment: one 3-4 hour shift per week Lend your compassion and muscle to support our daily food and diaper distribution. Distribution volunteers assist with meeting and unloading deliveries, setting up a welcoming environment, engaging with community members, enforcing rules and providing upkeep.
Mighty Writers is a class 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2009. All of our programs are free. We serve communities in and around Philadelphia, PA; in Camden, Newark and Atlantic City, NJ; and in El Paso, Texas.
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