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Volunteer

Show up. Stay awhile. Change everything.

SELF is powered by 500+ volunteers around the world — teachers, coaches, medics, mentors, storytellers, and neighbors who give what they have.

Ways to volunteer

Local or international. Weekly or once.

Local

Weekly programs

Tutor, mentor, coach, or serve at a SELF partner community near you.

Detroit · Chicago · Houston

International

Field trips

1–2 week service trips to our programs in India, Nigeria, and Cameroon.

2–3 trips per year · Application required

Remote

Skills-based

Design, translation, writing, grant-writing, tech, and content — from anywhere.

Flexible hours

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