Virtual Volunteer TRAINING

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Our Volunteer Trainings take an in-depth look at RAWK's values and how we apply them to our work with students. This training is required for Volunteers who work directly with students.   RSVP for your Volunteer Training here: Our Virtual 

Virtual Volunteer TRAINING

Virtual - Zoom

Our Volunteer Trainings take an in-depth look at RAWK's values and how we apply them to our work with students. This training is required for Volunteers who work directly with students.   RSVP for your Volunteer Training here: Our Virtual 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University 

The Poet Speaks Workshop – Middle School

Virtual - Google Meet

RAWK has the privilege of virtually hosting Amanda Eke and her workshop– The Poet Speaks Saturday, January 23rd 10:00am–11:00am - Middle School aged students (9–13 years old) 1:00pm–2:00pm - High School aged students (14–19 years old) "The Poet Speaks" is 

The Poet Speaks Workshop – High School

Virtual - Google Meet

RAWK has the privilege of virtually hosting Amanda Eke and her workshop– The Poet Speaks Saturday, January 23rd 10:00am–11:00am - Middle School aged students (9–13 years old) 1:00pm–2:00pm - High School aged students (14–19 years old) "The Poet Speaks" is 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th!) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th!) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

Read And Write Nights

Virtual - Google Meet

The 3rd (and 4th) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well, reading and writing together. Kalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western 

High School “Our Voices Project” with Public Media Network

Virtual - Google Meet

Join RAWK and Public Media Network for this very special partnership. During the RAWK/PMN journalism Workshop, students will participate in the Our Voices Project to create a collage of youth stories. Students will receive training in journalism and interviewing basics 

Read And Write Nights – October

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – November

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – December

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – February

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – March

Virtual - Google Meet

Sign up now for Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – April

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – May

Virtual - Google Meet

The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – October

Virtual - Google Meet

The first Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – November

Virtual - Google Meet

The first Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – December

Virtual - Google Meet

The first Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – February

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – March

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – April

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – May

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – October 2023

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Read And Write Nights – November 2023

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on October 11th

Read And Write Nights – December 2023

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on November 8th

Read And Write Nights – January 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on December 6th

Read And Write Nights – February 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on January 10th

Read And Write Nights – March 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on February 14th

Read And Write Nights – April 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on March 13th

Read And Write Nights – May 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on April 10th

Read And Write Nights – October 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration open now!

Read And Write Nights – November 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 16th.

Read And Write Nights – December 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on November 20th.

Read And Write Nights – January 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on December 18th

Read And Write Nights – February 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on January 15th

Read And Write Nights – March 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on February 19th

LEGGO of my LEGO

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Bring your favorite LEGO builds to show off, swap, or build together in community. Whether you’re here to create something new, trade completed sets, or admire what others have built, this is the perfect space for LEGO fans!

Read And Write Nights – April 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on March 19th

ART Drop @RAWK n’ Shop: Annual Store Opening Celebration

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for an unforgettable, immersive gallery experience where art, community, and music come together to create an unforgettable evening of engagement! RAWK n' Shop will transform into a dynamic gallery for everyone to enjoy. Check out art pieces from our youth creators, plus get a sneak peek of our limited-edition streetwear merchandise, crafted with youth in mind. This is an Art event you won’t want to miss!  Come celebrate our 1st annual store opening event with us!

Read And Write Nights – May 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on April 16th

RAWK READS Block Party

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

RAWK with us on Thursday, August 7th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at our annual RAWK Reads Block Party hosted by our one and only Youth Advisory Council! Join us in the back parking lot at 802 S. Westnedge Ave. as we celebrate our youth, amplify their stories, and RAWK out the summer!

We can’t wait to feature our latest RAWK publication, our Summer 2025 Anthology, which will be available for purchase in our RAWK ‘N Shop storefront along with exclusive merchandise from local youth entrepreneurs.

This FREE event is open to all youth, families, and community members alike. Enjoy live performances by local youth artists and dig into some delicious food, free of charge. There will also be book giveaways, games and prizes, and so much more.

RAWK READS: Junk Journaling Workshop

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Discover the magic of turning scraps into stories.
In this Junk Journal Workshop, you’ll create a personalized journal using recycled materials, art, and writing prompts. Explore your creativity, express yourself freely, and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake made by you. Free to attend | $5 suggested donation to support programs.

Read And Write Nights – October 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on September 17th

Read And Write Nights – November 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 15th

Read And Write Nights – December 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 15th

Read And Write Nights – January 2026

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 15th