Build The Base Strong

Get involved

Two ways to help build the base

Whether you like writing or teaching in person, there's a way to contribute — and a way to earn volunteer hours for it.

Write a guide

Pick a topic — time management, sleep, focus, study habits, motivation, or anything else students genuinely struggle with — and write a short guide with a 5–8 question quiz at the end. We'll help you fit it to the site's format.

What counts toward volunteer hours

  • Time spent researching and drafting a guide
  • Writing and testing the quiz questions
  • Revisions after review

Before you count hours toward school credit

Requirements for verifying volunteer hours vary by school and district. Check with your school's volunteer coordinator or counselor about what documentation they require before you start, so your hours are guaranteed to count.

Run a library session

Turn a guide into a 30–45 minute in-person session at your local library — teaching kids a skill directly, with the quiz as a fun wrap-up activity. Libraries can often log these as service hours too.

Getting started

  1. Pick a guide from the site to base your session on
  2. Contact your library's volunteer or programs coordinator
  3. Ask about their requirements for volunteers working with minors — many libraries require a background check before you're scheduled
  4. Confirm how they'll log and verify your hours

A note on working with kids

Most libraries and schools require a background check for anyone supervising minors, even as a volunteer. Start this process early — it can take a few weeks — and always follow your host library or school's own safety policies.