We're looking for volunteers to join us for Term 4 intake in October 2023.

Story Factory is a not-for-profit creative writing centre for young people in under-resourced communities across Sydney and NSW. We build writing skills, confidence and creativity, and our workshops aim to improve young people's literacy and help them find their voice.

Our workshops are designed by creative writing and literacy experts, our Storytellers, who work with teachers and schools to craft programs that respond to the specific needs of young people to build literacy, confidence and creativity.

Workshops are led by Storytellers with support from Volunteer Tutors. Tutors are a source of support and encouragement, helping to nurture the voices, stories and dreams of our young people. Young people are empowered to create stories of all kinds, which we publish and celebrate.

Volunteer Role

Volunteers work with students in small groups to support them write all kinds of stories, from narrative fiction, poetry, performance script, a radio podcast, short film, memoir, letters, comic strips, etc., which we then publish.

Skills

We do NOT require you to have teaching or writing experience (although that's great if you do). We’re looking for volunteers who are patient, kind, have a sense of humour and imagination, and proficiency with the English language, and are able to create a safe space for our students to be creative.

Timing & Commitment

Term long commitment - we are looking for volunteers who are available for 2 - 4 hours each week between Monday - Friday from 8:30am- 3:30pm for 7 -9 weeks during the school term.

Flexible commitments - for volunteers unable to make a regular weekly commitment, we also have one-off in-person workshops that run on an ad hoc basis throughout the year including during school term and school holidays. This opportunity suits volunteers who would like to commit to flexible volunteering and the commitment is anywhere between 2-4 hours each session from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 3:30pm

Next Steps:

Volunteers are required to:

1. To watch a recording of our information session (26 minutes)
2. Complete an application form and relevant paperwork including a Working with Children’s check and police check
3. Participate in a training session (2 hours)

We will send more details upon registration.