MWC Volunteer Opportunities/Internships

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are always needed to staff the center, host events and special projects. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and become a part of the Center and our literary community. Please complete the Volunteer Intake Sheet below and bring it to the Center.
Contact us by Phone: 563-324-1410 or E-Mail: MWC@midwestwritingcenter.org

Volunteer Intake Sheet

NAME____________________________________________________________

PHONE___________________________________________________________

EMAIL____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

ALLERGIES______________________________________________________

I AM A _________NEW VOLUNTEER or I AM A ________________CONTINUING VOLUNTEER

PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IS:

NAME_____________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP____________________________________________

PHONE____________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER PREFERENCES:

SKILLS YOU’D LIKE TO USE/LEARN: Please mark yes by those that interest you.

Computer?_______________ Digital Camera/Camera?______________

Mailings?________________ Hosting?____________________________

Refreshments?____________ Setup/Cleanup?______________________

Newsletter?_______________ E News Letter?______________________

Grant writing?_____________ Trivia?_____________________________

Volunteer Recruiting?______ Membership Recruiting/Renewals?_____

Children’s Activities?_______ Hospitality Crew?____________________

Filing?___________________ Typing, Phone?______________________

Maintenance?_____________ Marketing?__________________________

Fundraising?______________ Clipping Iowa/Illinois papers?_________________

Submit to web calendars?___ Writing weekly news releases?_________

Internships:
Structured internships are also available at the Center. These internships can enhance a participant's resume and may be served in conjunction with a particular field of study. Interns gain a unique hands-on, behind-the-scenes job experience in the nonprofit arts field.

Illinois High School Student Internship

The Midwest Writing Center is seeking one Illinois high school student for a paid internship in 2008 through the Illinois Arts Council Youth Employment in the Arts. The internship would be 20 hours per week from early June until early August.. Please send a letter of interest including your skills and experience by May 1, 2008 to either kking@midwestwritingcenter.org or 225 E. 2nd St., Suite 303, Davenport, Iowa 52801.