Volunteer tutors needed for creative writing workshops this summer

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YourWords STL is a volunteer tutoring organization dedicated to teaching St. Louis youth how to amplify one's voice through writing.

For the past year, we have tutored a delightful group of students at Marygrove in Florissant. Marygrove is a school and residence with therapeutic programming for children all over St. Louis who have been abandoned or abused and have nowhere else to turn. The campus is located on 44 acres of greenery, overlooking the Missouri river.

http://marygrovechildren.org

We have been working with a group of boys / young men aged 16-19 who want to improve their writing in preparation for college and careers. This summer (June 8, 15, 22, and 29) we will hold Wednesday afternoon creative writing workshops from 2:15-3:15PM at Marygrove.

One of our published authors/poets will lead each lesson. Tutors will be paired with one student and serve as a resource to help that student correct their grammar and spelling, develop their story or poem, and provide encouragement to overcome any writer's block.

Tutors do NOT necessarily need to be experienced writers or teachers. We are seeking a wide variety of backgrounds; an enthusiasm for reading and writing and compassion for under-served children are the basic requirements for tutoring with YourWords STL.

We will provide a free tutor orientation, and we offer free optional continuing education opportunities for tutors who work with us throughout the year. To get started, Marygrove requires a (free) background check and application.

We can provide free transportation for college students who tutor, if needed, and we are happy to provide documentation of your service hours if needed for a school requirement.

For these summer sessions, you are invited to join us for one or all of the dates, as your schedule permits. If you enjoy your time with us, there will be an opportunity to join in on weekly sessions once the academic year starts up in the fall.