Join our Volunteer Team!
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.
So how can you get involved? There are so many ways to help! We'll work with you to accommodate your interests, skills and availability.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
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.
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 volunteers@mightywriters.org. We’ll walk you through the clearance process during orientation.
Next Steps
Complete our volunteer application, or contact us: volunteers@mightywriters.org.
Stay connected!
Enter your email address below to receive our Mighty updates!
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 Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey.