Get InvolvedParticipate in a WorkshopWrite Around Portland runs eight-ten week writing workshops for low income adults and others who might otherwise be unable to participate in traditional writing workshops, because of income, isolation or other barriers, such as HIV/AIDS, alcohol or drug addition, physical and/or mental disabilities, homelessness or incarceration. Click here if you are interested in participating in a workshop, or call Dawn Thompson at 503.796.9224. Upcoming workshops are also listed on our Events page. Please note that workshop registration must be done over the phone or in person.
Donate a New Writing JournalTo ensure that everyone in our community has access to writing, we remove all obstacles to participation by providing writing journals, pens, bus tickets, food, and childcare. Interest in our workshops has been so tremendous that nearly every workshop has a waiting list, and more journals are needed for new writers in our upcoming workshops. If you would like to help by donating a new writing journal (soft or hardcover, lined or unlined, spiral or flat spine), you can drop it off at Broadway Books 1714 NE Broadway or mail/drop off at Write Around Portland, 917 SW Oak, Suite 406, Portland, OR 97205.
Volunteer Your TimeWrite Around Portland would not be able to offer our community-building workshops without a dedicated corps of volunteers! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities, whether you have an hour or two to give or you are looking for a 3-6 month internship. We take 5-6 interns a year. Please call for details. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or you already are a Write Around Portland volunteer and have time to help out, call Sara Guest, Program Coordinator at 503.796.9224 or email her to request a volunteer form. New volunteers are invited to stop by our office for a one-on-one orientation prior to scheduling their first shift. Days and times are flexible. Specific volunteer opportunities coming up:
On-going volunteer opportunities include:
Train to be a Workshop FacilitatorWrite Around Portland's workshops are facilitated by trained, dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in applying to participate in our volunteer facilitator training, click here for more information and to download a facilitator application form. The deadline to apply for the summer 2008 training has passed. We will be accepting applications for the January 2009 training this fall. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are strongly encouraged to volunteer with us in another capacity prior to submitting an application. Call us for details, 503.796.9224.
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"It was the first time in my eighty-five years that I wasn't someone's daughter or someone's wife. I never did anything on my own before." Margaret Bullis Write Around Portland Participant
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