826LA – LetsVolunteerLA

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826LA

Children Education Life Skills

1714 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Phone (213) 413 - 3388

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Our mission	Dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

Opportunities	Virtual Volunteer We have developed special trainings to help our volunteer corps pivot to virtual programming. If you’re interested in joining our community of supporters who are dedicated to improving student outcomes, we hope you’ll consider volunteering. Ongoing Teens, Adults Individuals Virtual Anytime Evening Tutoring Volunteers provide homework assistance to students ages 13-18. Students will also work on creative writing assignments developed by 826LA, which will then be published in a book at the end of the school year. Homework subject matters will vary, depending on what students bring in. Volunteers may work with anywhere between 2-4 students within each session. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams Indoor Formal Weekdays Workshops Workshops are volunteer led and supported! Through workshops, volunteers show students how writing connects to their lives in unexpected ways. If volunteers are interested in leading a workshop, 826LA staff will support with the development of the lesson plans and activities. Writing techniques and content will vary depending on student age group. Weekly, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Groups (2-10) Indoor Formal Evenings, Weekends Field Trips Field Trips volunteers help LAUSD classes write and publish a book in just three hours. Depending on the type of Field Trip, volunteers can support with classroom or small group facilitation, writing support, illustration and publishing support. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams Indoor Formal Weekdays In-Schools Volunteers support high school students with their creative writing projects or personal statements (fall semester). Sessions take place on LAUSD campuses, and last for the duration of a class period. Volunteers may work one-on-one with students or in small groups. In-Schools creative writing projects result in a book, or finished writing publication. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays After-School Tutoring Volunteers provide homework assistance to students ages 6 to 12. Students will also work on creative writing assignments developed by 826LA, which will then be published in books at the end of each semester. Homework subject matters will vary, depending on what students bring in. Volunteers may work with anywhere between 2-4 students within each session. Weekly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Evenings, Weekends

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About us	Our services are structured around our understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. All of our programs are challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student’s power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.