Here is our Current Calendar for In-School Workshops.

“Interning with the Bat Cave is a hoot and a half. The students are ridiculously creative and eager for an outlet. While I prefer the behind-the-scenes work (writing curriculum, updating social media, graphic design, etc.). I was surprised to find that interacting and teaching the kids can be just as fun. Over the course of the two-week summer camp, it was great to see the students come out of their shells and express themselves, particularly during the songwriting workshop with Aaron from Ghostland Observatory.” —Katie Payne, Summer/Fall 2010 Intern

“I really enjoy working at the Bat Cave because it is by far the coolest place to work in Austin. If you have ever visited the Cave, you will attest to the freezing temperatures inside. It is a very refreshing place to come to escape the intense Texas heat. Lastly, it is honestly the most rewarding place to spend time as it is not work when you hang out with your friends and shape activities that will inspire a student some time in the near future.

In the fall, I will be a lead teacher for our in classroom project with Kealing Middle School. I will also be an assistant in two other classrooms. I am the moderator and gatherer of awesome adult writers for our weekly meet-up the Bat Cave Writers’ Cafe. Lastly, I am the spirit guide of the organization hoping on a daily basis to keep the vibes and energy where it needs to be in the Cave.

My favorite memory was the camp, “Summer in the City.” By far the most enriching experience you could imagine. Hanging out with 25 students, five days a week will really make you excited about teaching. From making mosaics, to rewriting film scripts, culminating in an amazing performance was something that will not soon be forgotten. Oh yeah, also to be the target of a rap in which I provided an inaccurate answer forever breaking the trust of a student, was probably the greatest moment in my ABC career.” —William Spadaro, Summer/Fall 2010 Intern

    • At the Austin Bat Cave, we love our volunteers, and our volunteers love us. If you would like to volunteer for the Austin Bat Cave, here’s what you can do:

  • In-School:

    • The Austin Bat Cave is always looking for in-school volunteers. If you’re looking to provide writing help to teachers and students in the classroom, and have a flexible schedule, our in-school projects may be the best place for you to help out. In this program, volunteers work with students on a diverse range of writing projects at schools around the city. We partner with teachers in Austin to support them in the classroom and work one-on-one with students, and to craft unique writing projects, all of which are designed to teach specific journalistic, expository, or creative writing skills to students, and most result in a publication.

  • Events:

    • We also need people to help on the day of special events and fundraisers. Check the calendar for upcoming events!

  • Workshops:

    • If you have expertise in a field that involves writing, and some background working with young people, you might be a fit to teach an evening or weekend workshop. The topics range from SAT-prep to hip-hop poetry to science writing. Whatever your area of interest, our staff will work with you to perfect your lesson plan and execute your workshop. Download information on how to go about this here.

  • Other Ways You Can Help:

    • We are currently looking for volunteer help with our website. We’re looking for anyone who is proficient in website design and cross-browser compatibility issues, has an intermediate knowledge of WordPress, and possesses strong technical skills in HTML/XHTML and CSS. If you're interested in helping out, please email us at mgonzales@austinbatcave.org.

  • **ALL VOLUNTEERS**

    • If this sounds like the right program for you, please take a minute to fill out our volunteer form.