Do you . . .

• Enjoy mentoring kids?
• Have a desire to share your creativity and love of writing?
• Proudly participate in Talk Like a Pirate Day?

If so, this could be the internship for you!

Join Spells Writing Lab this summer as we plan and host a free summer day camp at our headquarters in North Philadelphia. Attracting young writers from around the city, our writing camp focuses on a different theme each week, providing enrichment and excitement for Philly’s kids. Interns will lead writing activities and work directly with guest instructors and students, gaining valuable experience in many areas of educational programming and running a non-profit.

We’re now accepting applications for our summer internships, which run from mid-June through mid-August. To apply, please send an email to volunteer@phillyspells.org by Thursday, April 5. The email should include a PDF attachment of your current resume and a cover letter pasted into the body of the email that highlights specific skills and experience you would bring to Spells, as well as what you hope to gain from the internship.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum commitment of 25 hours per week
• A passion for writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to new situations
• Experience with kids in a professional setting preferred
• Editing, proofreading, or design skills a plus
• Interest in other forms of artistic expression (photography, film, music, etc.) a plus

We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you like kids? Writing? Dressing like a secret agent? If so, this could be the internship for you!

For college students who would like to turn their volunteering into an educational experience and can commit at least 10–20 hours per week to our organization, we offer the Spells Writing Lab Internship.

Interns will work directly with instructors and students, gaining valuable experience in many areas of educational programming and running a non-profit. This is not a boring office job; your internship will involve hands-on participation as a tutor, writing workshop leader, and lab assistant, as well as writing blog posts; reaching out to volunteers, families, schools, and community organizations; and assisting with grant-writing and fundraising efforts.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum commitment of 15–20 hours per week
• A passion for writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to new situations
• Experience with kids in a professional setting preferred
• Editing, proofreading, or design skills a plus
• Interest in other forms of artistic expression (photography, film, music, etc.) a plus

THE REWARDS:

• Opportunities to work with local authors and journalists
• Free admission to Spells Writing Lab events, including our annual fundraiser with a best-selling author
• Free Spells Writing Lab t-shirt
• Adoration from our students
• A sense of accomplishment and pride from helping kids succeed

We are currently accepting internship applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please send an email to volunteer@phillyspells.org. The email should include a PDF attachment of your current resume, and a cover letter pasted into the body of the email that highlights specific skills and experience you would bring to Spells, as well as what you hope to gain from the internship.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Earlier this year, Spells partnered with AIGA Philadelphia to help kids celebrate their unique neighborhoods in Philly. Under the guidance of graphic design college students from around the region, kids ages 8–12 created a collage and supporting poem expressing their love for their home. Come see the amazing work they created!

Reception on Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 6:00p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Exhibition runs through Friday, May 27.

Moore College of Art & Design
The Widener Memorial Foundation Gallery
20th Street and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Free and open to the public.

We hope to see you there!

For two Saturdays in March, Spells students crafted an exciting graphic novel that told the story of noble heroes Ikea and Fernanda, and their quest to foil the evil bear-harming plots of Goldilocks. After working together on the beginning of the story, our young graphic novelists created their own fantastical endings for you to enjoy.

The Battle of Good vs. Evil 2023