APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Get inspired! Make an impact! Support the voices of teens and be part of a positive community of creative writer.
WriteGirl, now in its 25th season, is a creative writing and mentoring organization that empowers teen girls/gender-expansive youth in Los Angeles and around the world through mentoring relationships with women/gender-expansive writers. You may have seen WriteGirl in the news as the mentoring organization where Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman got her start! Mentors work with teens one-on-one (online and sometimes in-person), and participate in group writing workshops online. While many of the workshops are online, WriteGirl does present some in-person events in Los Angeles. WriteGirl is particularly seeking mentors throughout the U.S. and abroad who can mentor teens virtually. WriteGirl is based in Los Angeles, but volunteers can join from anywhere. (Get a sneak peek of WriteGirl here!)
WriteGirl is seeking women/gender-expansive writers in all genres including fiction, poetry, journalism, screenwriting, songwriting, copywriting, business writing and more to help mentor teens (girls/gender-expansive youth), inspire them to express their creative ideas, guide them to higher education and careers and be a kind and compassionate role model. One of WriteGirl’s notable alums is Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman, who credits WriteGirl with giving her the confidence to share her creative voice on a national stage. Applicants should have empathy, listening skills, kindness and a passion for helping to inspire young voices. While WriteGirl does not require mentors to be published writers, applicants should have strong creative writing skills and communication skills. WriteGirl offers weekly, monthly and periodic mentoring opportunities for all volunteers.
Screening and Training: All volunteers are required to complete two half-day online orientations/trainings, an intake interview and a criminal background check.
Join a vibrant community of writers and inspire our next generation of writers and leaders!
Apply online: www.writegirl.org/volunteer.
Questions? Contact WriteGirl at membership@writegirl.org or call 213-253-2655.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
