We’ve found that our kids achieve much greater things when the adult-to-student ratio is as low as possible. That means we need plenty of volunteers like you to give them the individualized attention they deserve!

Whether you’re interested in becoming a tutor, a workshop leader, a lab assistant, or another kind of helper, the process begins when you submit our online volunteer application. On the form, be sure to let us know which volunteer orientation you’d like to attend. We’ll review your application and contact you to confirm your orientation session. If you’ve already applied and only need to sign up for an orientation session, send your full name and the requested orientation date to volunteer@phillyspells.org.

Our volunteer orientation is a casual, interactive session that not only helps familiarize you with Spells Writing Lab, but also gives you basic tutor training, explains how to plan a wonderful writing workshop, and offers you an opportunity to brainstorm with other Spells volunteers! Orientations generally last just over an hour.

Once you’re a trained Spells volunteer, we’ll send you occasional emails letting you know what’s been going on at our lab, giving you additional training support, and listing upcoming volunteer opportunities.