Minister of the Month – Henry Smith
Meet Henry, nominated for Minister of the Month for his role as a volunteer writing mentor...
July 1, 2020 | Volunteers
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News, events, resources and more. This is the place for all Ministry of Stories and Hoxton Street Monster Supplies volunteers to keep up to date and make the most from your experience. So dive right in and find out the latest news, sign up for your next session and to find out how you can enjoy being part of our community.
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Check out all the great writing that young people have achieved with your help.
“Last year, you were one of the incredible 256 volunteers who supported the Ministry of Stories.”Rob, Director
“Between you, you gifted a whopping 5,017 hours of your time to help our writing centre, shop and school programmes...”Kirsty, Deputy Director
“...and helped us to provide 1,154 hours of weekly writing labs, one-offs workshops and holiday clubs...”Miriam, Writing Programme Leader
“All of which helped more than 800 young writers in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Islington to write a brighter future for themselves.”Jessica, Writing Programme Leader
“Our top volunteer gave us 273 hours of her time (you know who you are)!”Oz, Volunteer Coordinator
“You even helped to sell more than 273 new bags of sugar dusted bogies!”Emily, Hoxton Street Monster Supplies Manager
“Through your efforts, we could partner with 12 schools. The largest number we've supported in one single year.”Régis, Chair
“Over the last 10 years, more than 1,600 of you have entered through our secret door to volunteer.”Mina, Trustee
“Together, you have gifted more than 36,000 hours of your precious time since we opened in 2010. Thank you.”Nick, Trustee
“This club has boosted my confidence and made me more independent. P.S. thank you for the kit kats.”Sabiha, young writer
“Ministry of Stories - It just feels like home.”Aignana, young writer
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