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Volunteer Opportunities
Our Writing Dens Are On Temporary Pause*
Due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, our monthly den events in New York, San Diego, and Seattle are on temporary pause until further notice (see below). At this time, we are grateful for those on the front lines of the crisis who bravely risk their lives to save, protect, and inform those in and outside of their communities. This includes many of our Den Partners, who continue providing food, shelter, and other essential services to the homeless and others in need.
Despite the pandemic's size, it is no match against handwriting's power to stay connected - offer help, give thanks, and provide hope, no matter the situation. Please consider taking a moment to "put pen to paper" and write someone who matters, from those fighting the virus to those you love. Also supporting The Writing Den and our Partners with your voice, talent, resources, or funds.
*Virtual Monthly Dens with Mary's Place Women's Day Center, Third Thursday and New York Public
Library/Muhlenberg Library, Last Wednesday. See below for details.
How You Can Help Once Our Writing Dens Resume
Over 100,000 homeless need help to re-establish relationships, pursue work opportunities, and create the possibility of sustained housing in New York, Seattle, and San Diego (#1, #3 and #5 U.S. cities with the largest concentration of homelessness). Volunteering with The Writing Den may be one of the best ways to help with these efforts and make a difference.
We partner with social service organizations that support the homeless with monthly dens at the listed locations and times. Volunteering at one or sharing your digital experience are welcomed!
DEN MEMBER - New York
Den Members personally assist those in need to write cards and letters at our partner locations, listed below. Experience with homeless or nonprofit organizations ideal, but not required.
Den Leader, Jill Higson, Executive Director, Co-Founder
New York City Relief at Salvation Army New York City Temple Corps*
132 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011, in Chelsea
First Friday each month, 12:00pm-2:00pm
*Due to COVID-19 and New York City Relief offering outdoor social services only, April 2020 through 2021
dens will remain on pause until our indoor events are safe to hold.
296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001, in Chelsea
Second Wednesday each month, 10:30am-12:30pm
*Due to COVID-19 and Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen offering outdoor boxed meal distribution only, March
2020 through 2021 dens will remain on pause or until indoor events are safe to hold.
New York Public Library/Muhlenberg Library*
209 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011, in Chelsea
Last Wednesday each month, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Online)
*Due to COVID-19 and New York Public Library closing all locations in March 2020 and offering
mobile/online services, dens will remain on pause until our virtual den launches in February 2021.
126 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012, in Soho
Last Saturday each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm
*Due to COVID-19 and Housing Works Bookstore Cafe closed to the public, March 2020 through 2021 dens
will remain on pause or until indoor events are safe to hold.
DEN MEMBER - San Diego
Den Members personally assist those in need to write cards and letters at our Partner locations, listed below. Experience with homeless or nonprofit organizations ideal, but not required.
Den Leader, Christian Michaels, Treasurer, Co-Founder
1575 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113, in the East Village
Second Saturday each month, 9:45am-11:45am
*Due to COVID-19 and Alpha Project providing essential social services only, March 2020 through 2021
dens remain on pause or until indoor events are safe to hold.
Ladle Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church*
320 Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101, in Bankers Hill
Last Sunday each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm
*Due to COVID-19 and Ladle Fellowship providing outdoor boxed meal distribution only, March 2020
through 2021 dens will remain on pause or until indoor events are safe to hold.
DEN MEMBER - Seattle
Den Members personally assist those in need to write cards and letters at our Partner locations, listed below. Experience with homeless or nonprofit organizations ideal, but required.
Den Leader, Kay Stelter, Volunteer
Mary’s Place Women’s Day Center*
1830 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, in Downtown
Third Thursday each month, 10:00am-11:00am (Online)
*Due to COVID-19 and Mary's Place Women's Day Center temporarily pausing live partner/volunteer
programs, virtual dens will be held July 2020 through 2021 or until indoor events are safe to hold.
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Men's Shelter*
318 2nd Avenue, Extension South, Seattle, WA, 98104, in Downtown
Last Monday each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm
*Due to COVID-19 and Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Men's Shelter temporarily pausing all live guest
programs, March 2020 through 2021 dens will remain on pause or until indoor events are safe to hold.
SOCIAL MEDIA MAVEN
Posting and responding to our Facebook and Instagram fans (approximately 5 hours a week). Please include your resume or LinkedIn profile.
WEB GURU
Overseeing website copy/photo updates and news (approximately 5 hours per week). Please include your resume or LinkedIn profile.