Virtual Volunteering - Teen Writer for Online Articles
Are you looking for a way to earn community service hours online? West Valley Branch Library is looking for skilled writers interested in contributing previously unpublished, original articles to be featured on our teen-volunteer-created website. Each 200-to-500-word piece you write counts as one hour of volunteering. You can write up to 10 articles for a maximum of 10 hours per quarter.
You must sign up as a volunteer with West Valley Branch Library for this specific opportunity.
How You Will Make a Difference
Teen Online Article Writers play a pivotal role in encouraging other teens to write and/or read articles and engage with our teen-volunteer-created website for West Valley Branch, Teens Reach Journal.
Volunteers are needed to:
- Write up to 10 articles per quarter following these guidelines
- Each article must be 200-to-500 words long and be related to a topic on the journal website (hobbies, recipes, science, current events, tech, or books)
- Please proofread and spellcheck your articles for errors in spelling or grammar
- Submit your article by e-mail to Jessica Chung, Librarian and Teens Reach Coordinator for West Valley Branch Library
- After submitting your article, wait for an e-mail confirming your article meets requirements or telling you if any revisions are needed
- Once you've made any requested revisions and received e-mail confirmation from the librarian that your article is accepted, log an hour!
Benefits
- Encourage awareness of current events/trends relevant to teens
- Connect with your community and provide a desired service
- Share your opinions and explore topics that may interest you
- Develop writing skills that can help with academic success
- Develop your own "voice" as a writer
Commitment/Schedule
You can write up to 10 articles for a maximum of 10 hours per quarter. Schedule is dependent on the availability of the volunteer.
Quarter Breakdown:
July-September: 10 articles
October-Dec: 10 articles
January-March: 10 articles
April-June: 10 articles
Qualifications Required
- Age Must be at least 13+
- Online Orientation for Virtual Volunteers Completed Must be Yes
- Oral and written communication skills in English Must be at least High
