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42 people are interested
Be a superhero for literacy at the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
ORGANIZATION: 826NYC
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42 people are interested
Be the face of a unique education nonprofit in Brooklyn by volunteering with 826NYC and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. 826NYC is an education nonprofit that operates the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. to help fund its free tutoring and writing programs, which serve over 4,000 students a year. As a store volunteer, you'll be an ambassador for our programs and first line of communication with the outside community.
You'll also have the opportunity to sell capes, secret identity kits, and cans of all kinds of superhero necessities--intelligence, invisibility, and chutzpah to name just a few. You can assist shoppers as they use our de-Villainizer, Cape Tester, and more.
The store is open seven days a week, 11am-5pm, with morning and afternoon shifts available. Volunteers typically come by for an 11am-2pm or 2pm-5pm shift. If neither of those work, please get in touch regardless - the store can't operate without volunteers and we will work with your schedule.
More opportunities with 826NYC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About 826NYC
Location:
372 FIFTH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215, US
Mission Statement
826NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around our belief that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. With this in mind we provide drop-in tutoring, field trips, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. All of our free programs are challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student's power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.
Description
826NYC is modeled after 826 Valencia, a nonprofit writing lab and tutoring center located in San Francisco's Mission District. Founded by writer Dave Eggers and a group of energetic and passionate volunteers, 826 Valencia opened its doors in April 2002.
826NYC's writing center opened its doors in September 2004. Since then our programs have offered over one thousand students opportunities to improve their writing at our center. Our staff has grown to include 5 employees and over 1,000 volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
372 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11215
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Merchandising
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Professional reference