Our Volunteer Cohorts offer behind-the-scenes support that helps make 826michigan possible! If you are interesting in joining a Volunteer Cohort, be sure to attend an Info Session before filling out that cohort's Google Form. For cohort-related questions, please contact Ariel Kaplowitz Hahn.

Design Cohort

The Design Cohort is a group of volunteer artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and others with skills in the visual arts. We call on members periodically asking for help on specific design projects, based on individuals’ areas of expertise and the frequency they would like to be involved. Please complete this survey to share more about your design interests and abilities.

Editorial Cohort

The Editorial Cohort is a group of volunteer copyeditors, student-writing typists, and chapbook assemblers. We put out general calls to this group when we have projects in any of these areas, and provide information on the project details and timeline. Fill out this Google Form if you'd like to be a part of the Editorial Cohort!

Translation Cohort

The Translation Cohort is a group of volunteers with writing, reading, and/or speaking abilities in non-English languages. We call on members periodically asking for help on specific translation projects, based on individuals’ areas of expertise and the frequency they would like to be involved. Please complete this survey to share more about your language abilities.

Tabling & Outreach Cohort

On pause due to Covid-19.

Let us know if you are interested in becoming involved safely table and recruit in person again.

Robot Shop Cohort

On pause due to Covid-19.

When unpaused: First time volunteering in the Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair or the Detroit Robot Factory? Please follow these steps!
  1. Read the Store Handbook, below.
  2. Watch the following three videos:      
    1. The Spiel
    2. Store Lines
    3. Phones​​
  3. Email Operations Director Frances Martin to schedule a training.

When unpaused: About our store:
  1. We ask that store volunteers commit to a shift for four months, every week. You are also encouraged to pick-up other shifts or ask for coverage in the weekly email. 
  2. Please come 10 minutes early to your first shift to check-in with a staff member on duty.
  3. If you have any questions about the the store at any time, please contact Operations Director Frances Martin.