Volunteer Cohorts at 826michigan

Our Volunteer Cohorts offer behind-the-scenes support that helps make 826michigan possible!

After you’ve completed the Volunteer Application and attended an info session, you’ll be invited to join a cohort below if you’re interested.

Current Cohorts

Design Cohort

The Design Cohort is a group of volunteer artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and others with skills in the visual arts. We call on members periodically asking for help on specific design projects, based on individuals’ areas of expertise and the frequency they would like to be involved.

Existing Volunteers: Complete this survey to express interest

Editorial Cohort

The Editorial Cohort is a group of volunteer copyeditors, student-writing typists, and chapbook assemblers. We put out general calls to this group when we have projects in any of these areas, and provide information on the project details and timeline.

Existing Volunteers: Complete this survey to express interest

Translation Cohort

The Translation Cohort is a group of volunteers with writing, reading, and/or speaking abilities in non-English languages. We call on members periodically asking for help on specific translation projects, based on individuals’ areas of expertise and the frequency they would like to be involved.

Existing Volunteers: Complete this survey to express interest

Tabling and Outreach Cohort

ON PAUSE DUE TO COVID-19

The Tabling and Outreach Cohort is a group of volunteers who represent 826michigan at community events across Washtenaw County, offering those who walk or stop by information about the impact of our free programs.

Robot Shop Cohort

The Robot Shop Cohort is a group of volunteers who serve as clerks at 826michigan’s two Robot Supply Co. storefronts (in Ann Arbor and Detroit). Help visitors and shoppers check out and act as ambassador for our work and mission.

We ask that store volunteers commit to a weekly shift for four months. You are also encouraged to pick-up other shifts or ask for coverage in the weekly email.

Existing Volunteers: Complete this survey to express interest

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