Support youth journalists as a volunteer!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with ThreeSixty this summer!
We are still recruiting volunteers for our College Essay Workshop in August. Read below for details and sign-up.
Volunteer with ThreeSixty! College Essay Workshop
All volunteer shifts begin with a 30 minute orientation and mingling with snacks and coffee.
In the College Essay Workshop, students will write an original and compelling college essay in four days. ThreeSixty will work with students from picking a meaningful topic to producing a strong, logical story that can stand out to college admissions readers.
Tuesday, August 11 (12:00 – 2:00 pm): Writing Coach
Volunteers will work with 2-3 students on Day 2 of the workshop. Students will have picked their topic and will need support with outlining and organizing their ideas into one logical story.
Thursday, August 13 (9:00 – 12:00 pm): Editing Coach
Volunteers will serve as editors on the last day of the workshop. Students will need support getting their story across the finish line and will likely be 70-90% done. As their coach, you will help make sure their essay clearly communicates their intended argument. Once they are ready, you will also check for structure and provide line edits for grammar, clarity, etc.
Sign up for the College Essay Workshop, here.
Who can volunteer with ThreeSixty?
We are looking for volunteers with interest and experience in writing, storytelling, editing, journalism, multimedia, interviewing, and youth mentoring. Occasionally, we seek volunteers with more specific skills such as political reporting, creative writing, networking and career coaching, and opinion/column writing. We have had volunteers with backgrounds in print media, radio and audio, film, corporate communications, public relations, grant writing, technical writing, and more!
ThreeSixty works with youth from under-represented backgrounds whose communities’ stories have been absented from media. Successful volunteers will be able to work with students from different backgrounds and support them in developing their unique voice. Help us share the word – we are looking specifically to grow our volunteer base with those who are young/early career professionals, from under-represented backgrounds, and working in non-traditional roles within media and journalism.
Training
ThreeSixty volunteer shifts begin with a 30-minute training and mingling with coffee and snacks. We strongly encourage new and old volunteers to attend this half-hour session to meet fellow media professionals & journalists, learn more about ThreeSixty’s culture and learning goals, and receive support on working with our youth storytellers.
Email Associate Director of Operations & Systems Denise Huang with questions about volunteering.
