826 Boston | Volunteer with 826 Boston

Our dedicated and enthusiastic army of volunteers fuels every facet of 826 Boston’s free programs. Join a community of more than 600 volunteers as writing coaches, tutors, mentors, storytellers, editors, illustrators, workshop leaders, and more!

If you’re interested in learning more about volunteering, attend one of our upcoming Volunteer Info Sessions at the Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute in Egleston Square:

Thursday, January 9 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Tuesday, January 21 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Cannot make an info session? Email volunteer@826boston.org and we can schedule a time to chat that works best for you!

826 Boston is setting up new programs and is seeking volunteers in the Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods. If you are available to attend a Dorchester or Mattapan neighborhood information session, please complete the interest form below. A member of our volunteer team will follow up to confirm the date and your attendance.

Neighborhood Info Session Interest Form

If you have any questions about volunteering with us, please contact our volunteer team or call 617-442-5400.

More questions? Read the volunteer FAQ here.

“Volunteering at 826 Boston is a circle of giving where ambitious, bright, creative students grasp their potential and run with their accomplishments. From completing homework to publishing books—it’s rewarding for them, so it’s rewarding for us—and I learn something every time I’m here. Just as reading and writing enrich our lives, volunteering at 826 does too.”

—Karen Lake, 826 Boston volunteer extraordinaire

The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend one of our upcoming Volunteer Info Sessions. After you’ve attended an Info Session, you can sign up for one of our Tutor Trainings below by clicking on the appropriate link. Tutor Trainings are mandatory in order to volunteer at one of our tutoring programs.

Tuesday, January 14 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thursday, January 23 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Wednesday, January 29 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

More Tutor Training dates will be announced soon!

If you have any questions, please email the volunteer team, or read the volunteer FAQ here.

In-School Volunteering Calendar

Whether you are looking to volunteer once a week, once a month, or once a semester, we are thrilled to have you support 826 Boston students.

After completing a training, you can sign up for individual volunteer shifts by clicking on the calendar events below.

Prefer to set up a recurring shift? Email us with your availability and we will work with you to find the best fit.

Out-of-School-Time Volunteering Calendar

Whether you are looking to volunteer once a week, once a month, or once a semester, we are thrilled to have you support 826 Boston students.

After completing a training, you can sign up for individual volunteer shifts by clicking on the calendar events below.

Prefer to set up a recurring shift? Email us with your availability and we will work with you to find the best fit.

600

volunteers contribute to 826 Boston’s program every year.

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