Three Ways to Support The Writing Den
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Volunteer Opportunities
In-Person and Virtual Monthly Den Update
As COVID continues with the Omicron BA.2 variant, several of our partner in-person/indoor dens remain on pause or are open with limited guest services that adhere to COVID protocols. We continue monitoring their status while hosting virtual dens and exploring new partnerships (view updates below and in News).
Despite the pandemic's ongoing challenges and impact, it is no match against handwriting's power to stay connected. If you have not done already, please consider 'putting pen to paper' giving thanks, offering help, or providing hope to someone who matters. From those who continue fighting the virus and to those you are missing and love. Also supporting The Writing Den and our Partners!
How You Can Help
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 #7 U.S. cities with the largest concentration of homelessness). Volunteering live or virtual 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 (Event Times in EST)
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
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 City Relief offering outdoor social services only, from April 2020 on, dens will
remain on pause until 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, from
March 2020 on, dens will remain on pause 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, virtual/public/10 guests
**Please note, virtual/public dens will no longer take place from November 2022 on.
126 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012, in SohoLast Saturday each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm
*Due to COVID-19 and Housing Works' Bookstore is open with limited services and Cafe remains closed,
from March 2020 on, dens will remain on pause until indoor events are safe to hold.
Den Member - San Diego (Event Times in PST)
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, in-person/outdoor/private
*Please note, the September 9/10 den will not take place and resume in October on 10/8.
Ladle Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101, in Bankers Hill
Last Sunday each month, 2:00pm-3:30pm, in-person/outdoor/private
*Please note, the September 9/25 den will not take place and resume in October on 10/30.
San Diego Public Library/Central Library**
330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, in Downtown
Last Monday each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm, in-person/public/outdoor. Details here.
**Please note, Second Tuesday each month, 12:00pm-1:00pm, virtual/public dens will no longer take
place from November 2022 on.
Den Member - Seattle (Event Times in PST)
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, 9:00am-10:00am, virtual/private/1 volunteer
**Due to COVID-19 and Mary's Place Women's Day Center offering limited indoor partner/volunteer
programs, virtual dens will be held from July 2020 on. View event/volunteer details here.
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 indoor guest
programs from March 2020 on, dens will remain on pause 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.