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NJO Competition Tally Room Administration
ORGANIZATION: NEW JERSEY ORATORS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
The New Jersey Orators, Inc. (NJO) is a 30-year old non-profit youth organization headquartered in Somerset, NJ. We teach public speaking skills annually to over 250 youth from 7 to 18 years of age. To help them practice and hone their public speaking skills, we host four competitions a year for our youth to perform presentations in a safe environment.
We are seeking volunteers to help us in the Competition Tally Room to total the scores from the NJO Judges critique sheets and enter them into our computer database. Also, these volunteers will become an integral part of our dedicated Tally Room staff who will verify Judges Critique Sheets for accuracy and check for completeness of the information. In addition, you will be responsible for entering the final scores into a computer database.
We need a commitment from the volunteer to attend ONLY the four (4) competitions per school year in early December and April at Franklin Middle School in Somerset, NJ. The total volunteer time per each competition is about 2-3 hours. There are various roles that you can perform in the Tally Room. Training will be provided to the volunteer by NJO staff.
There are no requirements to be a Competition Tally Room Volunteer except to have the ability to travel and attendance commitment. You must travel to the competition site at Franklin Middle School in Somerset, NJ. There is no limitation on who may or how many may volunteer. We will accept and train all volunteers. It is easy administrative work and does not require a lot of instruction but we need reliable volunteers who will be dedicated and show up for the four (4) competitions for each program year.
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About NEW JERSEY ORATORS
Location:
120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to teach the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, college readiness, and life skills to youth nationwide from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for advance education. The objective is to develop critical thinking skills in our youth and expose students to culturally sensitive literature written by authors and playwright whom they would not normally know about from the curriculum taught in their schools, but the exposure would enrich their educational experience. "An Appreciation for Literature" means African American Literature, Latin American Literature, Caribbean American Literature and Literature of the African Diaspora. "Youth" means ALL youth without discrimination but we are reaching out to low-income "at-risk" youth.
Description
NJO was founded in 1985 by a small group of African- American corporate leaders concerned by the lack of formal language skills of young people interviewing for jobs in central New Jersey companies. Aware that communications skills play a major role in academic and career success, they established the first NJ Orators chapter. We have grown to 20+ chapters statewide, work with over 500 youth annually and receive requests for new chapters every year.
Chapters hold weekly meetings during the school calendar. Competitions are held twice yearly, exposing the orators to a wide range of talented peers and oratorical styles.
Coaching sessions for students are conducted over 31 weeks during the school year and are led by volunteer coaches. Coaches are professionals in teaching, corporate management, and former Orator graduates. Their role includes leading weekly lessons, literature and oratorical selection and competition preparation.
NJ Orators speak with eloquence, knowledge of their subject matter, and comfort in who they are. New Jersey Orators are leaders in school, church, and their communities. New Jersey Orators has been recognized by numerous communities and organizations, as well as the Manhattan Institute, for excellence as a volunteer organization.
NJO is looking for volunteers who can fill critical roles. You’re invited to contribute your time and talent to our growing legacy of success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Franklin Middle School415 Francis StreetCompetition Tally Room Administrators are assignedSomerset, NJ 08873
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- Min. 3 hours for four Saturdays: (Dec & April)