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3 people are interested
Men Writers Needed For Teen Writing Program
ORGANIZATION: WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN!
Bold Ink Writers is seeking men with creative writing skills to lead writing workshops for teen boys. Our workshops develop creativity and other tools that boys need for academic and professional success. Workshops will take place throughout Los Angeles - from community centers to detention camps, for teen boys of diverse backgrounds. Program begins in August 2016. Must have daytime avalibilty. (Bold Ink Writers is a project of WriteGirl, helping girls through creative writing and mentoring since 2001.) APPLY NOW TO VOLUNTEER! http://www.writegirl.org/bold-ink-writers/ Application Deadline: Jan. 6th Full-Day Volunteer Training (by invite only): Jan. 14thMore opportunities with WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)
Location:
1330 Factory Place, Bldg F, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90013, US
Mission Statement
Through workshops, mentoring and publishing opportunities, WriteGirl helps teens develop creative writing and communication skills as well as confidence. WriteGirl envisions a world where all teens live, write, and speak boldly as they become inspiring, transformative leaders, driven to effect positive change in their communities
Description
Founded in 2001, WriteGirl is a nationally-recognized creative writing and mentoring organization serving more than 500 teen girls/gender-expansive youth annually, mainly from LA's high-density neighborhoods. Now in its 23rd season, WriteGirl has maintained a 100 percent success rate in helping its seniors not only graduate from high school, but also enroll in college. WriteGirl received national attention in 2021 when WriteGirl alum Amanda Gorman perform ed her poetry at the Biden-Harris Inauguration. WriteGirl also works with boys and co-ed groups under the name "Bold Ink Writers." As a founding member of the Arts for Healing and Justice Network (AHJN), Bold Ink Writers brings creative writing workshops and mentors to youth who are incarcerated or systems-involved. For more information, visit www.writegirl.org .
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1330 Factory PlaceWorkshops take place thoughout Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CA 90013
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Reading / Writing
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Literacy / Reading
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training