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372 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn NY
11215
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718.499.9884
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826NYC is always looking for volunteers to help out, from providing homework help for students after school, to creating weekend writing workshops, to working in the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

Go to the Volunteer Bios

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To sign up, please fill out this form. Please be sure to check over your application before you send it. We are unable to process those that are incomplete. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Name


Email Address


Phone Number


Street Address


City


State

Zip Code

Date of Birth:
College/Certificates
Native Language
Other Languages Spoken
Times Available (check all that apply)
  • Weekday mornings
  • Weekday afternoons
  • Weekday evenings
  • Weekend only
  • Unpredictable hours
Please describe any special professional training, hobbies, or talents that might apply to our programs.
Do you have any of the following technical skills?
  • Computers/Networking
  • Construction
  • Copy Editing
  • Gardening
  • Illustration
  • InDesign/Illustrator/Quark
  • Retail
Please describe any experiences you've had working with young learners.
How did you hear about us?

To sign up, please fill out this form. Please be sure to check over your application before you send it. We are unable to process those that are incomplete. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you.

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What is the application process like?

Applicants who fill out our online application will be contacted by our volunteer coordinator to arrange an interview and orientation.

We've received a large number of applications this year and are scheduling interviews on a regular basis. We thank you in advance for your patience and look forward to having you on our team.

What kind of time commitment are volunteers expected to make?

The bulk of our programs run during or right after the school day, which means we especially need volunteers with weekday availability. With that said, we are always looking for volunteers to help out in the store on weekends or teach workshops in the evenings. Basically, we can use whatever time you have to give us!

Internships

826NYC is looking for college students and recent grads living in New York City for our internship program. We will rely on interns to assist with day-to-day operations of the writing center and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. Internships last for a semester or a summer term. Interns will be required to work at least 15 hours per week. While most of the time will be spent on specialized projects, everyone will be expected to pitch in wherever needed—from covering a store shift, to taking out the trash, weeding the garden, and of course, working with our students.

Interns will work to make sure our student programs run smoothly. Duties include TAing workshops, helping with field trips, and working with our drop-in students. There will also be various administrative responsibilities, so computer skills are a must. Interns will be expected to have experience working with children in a professional setting as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To apply for an 826NYC internship, please mail or email a current resume (with references) that reflects experience and skills required for the job description you are interested in. Also include a cover letter that explains what you will bring to the position, as well as what you hope to gain from the experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mail to: 826NYC
372 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Attention: Kate Ackerman

Or email Kate.

We are no longer accepting applications for spring internships. Check back with us in May if you are interested in a summer internship.