Volunteer
Make a difference in a young person’s life by volunteering with Lake Erie Ink.
If you like creative writing, have a story to share, a skill to teach, a subject you know a lot about, then we need you! Lake Erie Ink relies on volunteers, ages 15 and up, to work with participants in our programs.
Volunteering at Lake Erie Ink is an ideal way to share your strengths and skills with young people in our community, gain valuable experience, and even meet service requirements at your school or university.
Our volunteers:
- Connect one-on-one with school age youth
- Provide academic support and tutoring
- Encourage youth to use writing as a tool for self expression
- Act as role models and mentors for youth in our community
Teen Volunteers
High school student volunteers are welcomed and celebrated at Lake Erie Ink. They are very popular with the younger crowd and know more about math homework than most of the adults! Teen volunteers are trained to tutor younger youth and to act as writing coaches during workshops and enrichment activities. If you need a community service project or just want to help out, LEI provides a fun, stimulating and creative environment to help others as you learn more about teaching, writing, and literacy. Go to our volunteer page to download an application.
Volunteer opportunities are available for:
- After school homework help Mon-Thurs 3:00-5:30
- Evening and weekend creative writing workshops
- Summer creative expression camps
- In-school writing support
- Publications and other media
Orientation and ongoing volunteer training is provided. Download our volunteer application.
If you want to get involved, contact us today at 216-320-4757 or info@lakeerieink.org.
Want to learn more? Check out what some volunteers have to say, and read stories by and about our volunteers and interns.