become an ambassador
Who are Grub Street Ambassadors?
Grub Street Ambassadors are working writers serious about their craft. They may have a regular "day job," but their passion is for the stories and poems and essays they work on when they are able, and which they are likely to submit to journals and magazines and contests. They take Grub Street workshops, regularly attend our readings and open mics and other events, lead seminars and Saturday Morning Serials, are a presence at literary events around town, meet with a writing group, follow the ins and outs of the publishing industry, and/or simply enjoy the company of the other writers and readers they've met at Grub Street.
Along with Instructors and students, Ambassadors form the core of Grub Street's community. They are visible and vocal spokespeople for the power of writing to define and illuminate a community, to make meaning, and to change the world. They understand Grub Street's mission and are eager to support it. They see the process of writing as its own rich reward, but also the benefits of publishing and sharing their work with a wider audience.
Meet a few of our current ambassadors.
What Are The Benefits of Being a Grub Street Ambassador?
First and foremost, Ambassadors are recognized members of one of the most vibrant literary arts organizations in the city. Names and bios are listed on our website and in relevant promotional materials. Ambassadors also receive perks or extras commensurate with their volunteer experience. For example, free or discounted admission to events and classes, exclusive use of our space, gift certificates, among others.
How Do You Become a Grub Street Ambassador?
Most Ambassadors have been a part of the Grub Street community for years, and have been nominated by Instructors, Staff and Board Members. Nominees complete an application and interview with a staff member.
However, you do not have to be nominated to become an Ambassador. Simply answer the questions below and email your responses to info@grubstreet.org. If you seem like a good fit, a staff member will contact you to set up an interview.
- What, if any, has been your affiliation so far with Grub Street? (Student? Volunteer? Event-goer?) If you've taken classes or seminars, which ones?
- What do you like most about Grub Street? How could we improve?
- What was the book, story, poem, essay, film or literary experience (i.e. reading, event, etc.) that had the most profound effect on you as a writer? What was the effect?
- What is your sense of Boston as a "writer's city"? If you could change one thing about the Boston Metro area to make it more writer-friendly, what would it be?
- If Grub Street could choose a Writer-In-Residence from a list of all writers living or dead, whom would you recommend we pick? What could he or she teach us?