Who are our SWIYA student mentors?
eligibility requirements
Undergraduate students at a registered University StoryWish chapter (Harvard, University of Chicago, Boston College, University of Nevada Reno)
CORI background check cleared
Screened through rigorous application process with written essay and interview
What does StoryWish expect of SWIYA young authors?
Passionate about StoryWish's mission as service-minded students.
Committed to mentor-young author relationship by recognition of complex situation and dependable mentor for all meetings.
Attend 6 hours of training specifically covering mentorship and writing for children.
How do student mentors join SWIYA?
find a chapter
Find the University's StoryWish chapter.
ask about storywish
If there is a chapter, visit the chapter page and learn more about application deadlines. Attend an information session and contact the chapter itself via email for more details.
*a note
If there is not yet a University StoryWish chapter and you would like to start your own chapter, please visit this page and for more information and email storywishfounder@gmail.com.
Our StoryWish Promise to Student Mentors
Gain 1-1 service teaching experience in storybook writing for a young, chronically ill child.
Be connected with other like-minded, caring students passionate about reading and writing education.
Make a new StoryWish buddy who is fun, excited, and eager to learn.