After-School Writing Lab volunteer (in-person)

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After-School Writing Lab is a writing and tutoring program for students ages 7 and older. In After-School Writing Lab, volunteer tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students on homework, reading practice, games, and creative writing projects. Twice a year, we publish our after-school authors' work in a small book and have a book release party to celebrate.

Volunteers for this position must be fully vaccinated.

Available shifts are Mondays-Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.

Volunteers are asked to commit to one 2-hour shift once a week (or more, if you want).

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!