Our volunteer opportunities are as creative and diverse as our volunteers themselves.
Since 2010, 826 New Orleans has published over 3,000 young writers. Without our volunteers, our shelves would be empty.
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Inside of 826 New Orleans, they are writing coaches, envelope stuffers, book designers, and our most dedicated fundraisers.
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Outside of 826 New Orleans, they are artists, writers, editors, lawyers, teachers, dog walkers and parents.
Volunteer opportunities
After School
Provide elementary students with individualized support in reading, writing, and homework Monday through Thursday at the center in the 7th Ward.
Design Cohort
Lend your professional design, illustration, photography, and art skills to support a wide variety of online and print projects.
Events & Outreach
Serve as an ambassador for 826 New Orleans at fundraisers, volunteer gatherings, student readings, and other events at our center and across the city.
Field Trips
Support small groups of students as they write, edit, and publish projects during themed Field Trips at the 826 New Orleans Youth Writing Center.
In-School
Support teachers by providing students individualized help with classroom writing projects. Sessions take place in New Orleans Public Schools.
Editing Cohort
Offer your professional editing skills to support student publishing projects like the Young Authors Book Project, Chapbooks, or marketing materials.
Want to become an 826 volunteer?
Fill out our form so we can learn more about you, your experiences, and your interests. After a background check we will reach out to schedule you for a volunteer training.
Once we receive the all clear from your background check and you’ve attended a training, we’ll send you a welcome email with information about the available volunteer opportunities.