Q: What is a workshop?
A: Please click here for a description of the workshop.

Q: How do I get paid as a Volunteer?
A: Stipend requests for the summer of 2011 will be accepted post-workshop attendance. We will be taking these requests through August 31, 2011. The Stipend for Writing Coaches is $200 and $300 for College Coaches. Please use the following form.

Q: Do I have to request a stipend as a College Coach?
A: Yes. This year College Coaches have to request. The stipend remains $300. You must download the form from our website and mail it into our National Office. We will accept all stipend requests through August 31, 2011. Stipend requests generally take two weeks to process from the time of receipt.

Q: When are workshops held?
A: Workshops are held during the summer months, June through mid-August; however, specific dates depend on location.

Q: Is there any expense reimbursement for volunteers?
A: All room and board at workshops is covered for all participants. We encourage all interested writing coaches and college coaches to sign up for workshops in their local area in order to minimize additional expenses. Although these are volunteer roles, and as such are not paid, writing coaches can apply for a $200 stipend and college coaches can apply for a $300 stipend to cover travel and incidentals incurred as a result of the workshop.  Please use the following form.

Q: Where will workshops be held?
A: Workshops are held on college campuses; typically, they are in the general area of College Summit’s regional offices in: Northern California, Southern California, Colorado, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, Washington, DC metro area, West Virginia, Indiana, Florida and North Carolina. Workshops may be held in other areas to be announced.

Q: What are the volunteer roles at College Summit?
A: Please click on Volunteer Opportunities to see the College Coach and Writing Coach roles.

Q: If I’m a volunteer, how long will I be at the workshop?
A: Writing Coaches stay on campus for four days, Thursday afternoon (12pm-3pm) through Sunday afternoon (1pm). This is non-negotiable. We do not have shorter volunteer commitments at this time.

Q: Where will I stay?
A: All volunteers will be provided their own dorm room on campus.

Q: How will I get meals?
A: All meals are provided from dinner on Thursday to breakfast on Sunday.

Q: What should I bring?
A: Please pack a light bag with clothes (including dressier clothes for our Saturday night banquet), toiletries, shower shoes, and personal effects for a four day, three night stay. All workshop-related materials will be provided.

Q: What should I wear?
A: Please dress comfortably, but modestly. Jeans or shorts are fine. Please bring one dressier outfit for the Saturday night Banquet honoring our Peer Leaders.

Q: How many high school students will I be working with?
A: It will depend on your role. Writing coaches typically work with a group of 4-6 students. College coaches typically work with a group of 10-15 students.

Q: Will I be trained?
A: Yes, all volunteers will receive training and orientation for their role at the workshop, as well as receiving support throughout the entire course of the workshop. Questions for your volunteer trainers are welcomed and encouraged.

Q: How can I register to volunteer?
A: Online registration for 2011 workshops will begin in mid February of 2010.

Q: Do I need to be a writer to be a Writing Coach?
A: Absolutely not! Our curriculum was designed so that students who may or may not be familiar to the writing process can find their voice. Our writing coaches simply provide a space for this voice to be heard. Our writing coaches come from all walks of life and professional background. The best writing coaches are good listeners with a fundamental belief that all kids deserve a shot at college access.