Volunteer
Our troops of dedicated, enthusiastic, and oh-so-smart volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Volunteers assist in running every single student program, in addition to serving as lead spies in the Boring Store, helping us write a grant here and there, designing posters, stuffing 193 envelopes, etc. As such, we are always looking for more volunteers to join our expanding and calcifying backbone.
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Time Commitment
We know you’re talented, and we know you’re busy so we strive to honor whatever time you are able to give us — whether that’s volunteering for one field trip a month, teaching one workshop per session, or serving as a weekly tutor. Please note, for certain programs, namely after-school tutoring, we require that volunteers commit to coming one day per week, and commit to volunteering for a minimum of 4 months. Other long-term In-Schools projects may also require a more regular commitment, depending on a teacher’s needs.
Application Process
- Apply now and sign up for an orientation session.
- Attend an orientation. Learn all about volunteering at 826. Be amazed.
- Go about your normal routine as 826CHI staff performs a foreground check followed by the more probing background check. If all goes well you will be eligible to begin volunteering.
- Receive volunteer opportunities through bi-weekly emails that cover all of our current programming and organizational needs.
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities through our online calendar or by contacting the respective staff member.
- Begin!
