Volunteer

Introducing the Uptown Stories Small Job Squad.

As a young nonprofit, with a tiny (albeit mighty) staff, we genuinely need volunteer help. However, we know how uncomfortable it is to commit to an open-ended, vague project. So we’ve come up with a bunch of discrete, but essential ways you can volunteer to help. Some of these jobs are completable, and others are on-going, but in either case we ask that you commit to your small job for at least three months. Thanks to your support, we’ll be able to reach more young people uptown and help them discover their inner voices in a diverse community of writers.

Scroll through the current volunteer opportunities to see if there’s a job that’s right for you! Clicking any tile will redirect you to our sign-up form. We look forward to hearing from you!


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Interested in joining the Small Job Squad? You’ll find our sign-up form here.

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Testimonials

See what parents, teachers and students have to say about Uptown Stories

Marc, parent

My daughter now knows writing doesn’t have to be a lonely affair.

Angel, young artist

Uptown Stories helped me grow as an artist from all the tips and tricks they gave me for drawing.

Kim, parent

Uptown Stories is my daughter's favorite extra-curricular activity, hands down.

Amelia, young writer

Uptown Stories has helped me grow as a writer because I realized that you can write about literally anything.

Ellen, parent

The quality of the teaching at Uptown Stories is phenomenal--it is not an exaggeration to say that my daughter's teacher is one of the most important and influential adults in her life, and I couldn't be happier about that.

Jajaida, parent

My daughter took a summer workshop at Uptown Stories. She presented her story at Word Up Bookshop and it was amazing! They even did a Facebook live broadcast for working parents. A great resource in our community and an even better resource for our kids to have a love of writing.

David, young poet

I love Uptown Stories. You can just be you and have fun with whatever you do.

Parent of a young poet

Uptown Stories has given my daughter a voice. She's become a passionate writer who has the skills and opportunities to tell her stories in many ways. We are so grateful for this wonderful organization and its excellent, caring teachers!

Christina, parent

Kate and her team of amazing, talented instructors engage the kids in ways I couldn't have imagined. My ADHD child (who gets "bored" in an instant) begs to go back every term. I feel so fortunate to have discovered Uptown Stories for my child.

Lars, parent

My 17-year old son has been lucky enough to have this creative outlet in his life since he was in 4th grade and I can honestly say that Uptown Stories has changed his life. I am a big fan of Uptown Stories and its mission to provide a safe space for young writers from all walks of life.

Violet, young writer

Uptown Stories has encouraged me to write and that makes me feel more confident in my writing.

Parent of a young artist

My daughter is 8 years and is doing her second session with uptown stories. She loves it! She has learnt a lot about expressing herself. Teachers are very lively and encouraging. Since it is pay as you can it makes it affordable.

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