Volunteers make the nonprofit world go round. At 916 Ink, they make it possible for young people to be transformed and for books to go to print!
"Do it — especially if you want to feel like you are helping young people find their voice"
Mike Long - Paparazzi
Whatever your expertise or passion, you can positively impact youth in Sacramento through our various volunteer ventures. We're always looking for people interested in getting involved, and there are plenty of roles to be filled, including virtual opportunities, one-on-one tutoring, in-classroom opportunities, and supporting roles (like typing up work, editing, and event help).
Fill out our application below and our volunteer coordinator will answer any questions you have. Please email volunteer@916ink.org for additional information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Read On! Tutor- Volunteering with Read On! is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with a striving reader and impact a child’s future! Read On! Tutors work 1:1 with a student to build reading skills and inspire a life long love of the written word
Read On! Tutor Requirements
Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Must be available for IN-PERSON service at least 2- 3 days/week (minimum 2-3 hours/ week) at a partner elementary school
Twin Rivers Unified Schools: Babcock Elementary, Michael J. Castori, Fairbanks, FC Joyce, and Village Elementary
Complete School District Background Check, Live Scan, TB Test, Mandated Reporter Training, & Code of Conduct, Attend Tutor Orientation
Bonus points if you speak Spanish, Farsi, or Hmong
Find Your Voice Inspirator- Volunteering with Find Your Voice is a great opportunity for assisting our Wordslingers in facilitating a classroom full of aspiring youth authors in creative writing. Inspirators will be supporting the classroom and participating during workshops to help inspire and encourage students with their work.
Find Your Voice Inspirator Requirements
Must be available for IN-PERSON service.
Available for 2-3 days, M-F, over the course of a 6 or 12 week workshop, 90 min.
Complete School District Background Check, Live Scan, TB Test, Mandated Reporter Training, & Code of Conduct, Attend Orientation
Bonus points if you speak Spanish, Farsi, or Hmong
Volunteer Application
Please complete the 916 Ink volunteer application below to get started!
