Nonprofit
Mighty Writers
A free nonprofit that helps Philadelphia kids get better at writing. Volunteers help with homework at its after-school Academy, mentor one young writer over time, or help with food and diaper distribution.
- Free
- Online OK
- Background check
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What they do
Writing Assistants help students with homework and writing, one shift of 1 to 4 hours a week, at select locations. Mentors meet their mentee 2 to 4 times a month for at least a year, and Big Brothers Big Sisters handles screening and matching. Distribution volunteers work one 3 to 4 hour shift a week, unloading deliveries and running food and diaper distribution.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Kids
When and where
After-School Academy runs Monday to Friday, 3 to 6 pm. Writing Assistants work one 1 to 4 hour shift a week, and mentors meet 2 to 4 times a month.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Times
- Daytime
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19144
- Part of the city
- Upper Northwest
MW Hartranft center
- Address
- 2449 N 9th St
- Part of the city
- Lower North
MW West center
- Address
- 3520 Fairmount Ave
- Part of the city
- University Southwest
MW North center
- Address
- 2301 Master St
- Part of the city
- Lower North
MW El Futuro center
- Address
- 1025 S 9th St
- Part of the city
- Central
MW Northeast center
- Address
- 4704 Leiper St
- Part of the city
- Lower Northeast
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Submit the volunteer registration form from the group's volunteer page, then email volunteers@mightywriters.org with any questions about clearances..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Writing Assistants give one 1 to 4 hour shift a week at the after-school Academy, helping with homework and writing and sometimes at snack time or outdoor play. Volunteers commit to at least six months, and staff walk new volunteers through clearances during orientation. Mentors meet a student 2 to 4 times a month for at least a year, and Big Brothers Big Sisters handles their screening and training.
Tips for your first visit
- Ask which center has Writing Assistant openings, since the site does not name the select locations.
- Plan on at least six months of help, because the group says longer service matters most with young people.
- Mentoring can be done virtually or in person.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Volunteering starts with a registration form, role-based clearances and an orientation, and the site does not say what happens after you apply..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. All of the group's programs are free.
- How often
- About once a week
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
- This group asks for a background check.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: mightywriters.org Source: mightywriters.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: volunteers@mightywriters.org Source: mightywriters.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- mightywriters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Commitment, Requirements, Contacts, Status, Online ok, First step
- mightywriters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location
- mightywriters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost
- mightywriters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step
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