Volunteer

Since 2010, 826 New Orleans has published over 3,000 young writers. Without our volunteers, our shelves would be empty. Ready to get involved? Fill out the volunteer application. 

Our volunteer opportunities are as creative and diverse as our volunteers themselves.

Inside of 826 New Orleans, they are writing coaches, envelope stuffers, book designers, and our most dedicated fundraisers.

Outside of 826 New Orleans, they are artists, writers, editors, lawyers, teachers, dog walkers and parents.

Not sure what type of volunteering is right for you?

After School

Provide elementary students with individualized support in reading, writing, and homework Monday-Thursday at the center.

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.

Design Cohort

Lend your professional design, illustration, photography, and art skills to support a wide variety of online and print projects.

In-Schools

Support teachers by providing students individualized help with classroom writing projects. Sessions take place in New Orleans Public Schools.

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.

Editing Cohort

Offer your professional editing skills to support student publishing projects like the Young Authors Book Project, Chapbooks, or marketing materials.

Steps to Volunteering

Fill out the volunteer application.   We want to learn about you, your interests, and your experiences.

Our Volunteer Manager will reach out to you about completing a background check, and scheduling you for an upcoming 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.

Ready to volunteer with us?

Sign up