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9 people are interested
Seeking Writers to Inspire Teens!
ORGANIZATION: WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
WriteGirl (for teen girls) and Bold Ink Writers (for teen boys) is seeking male and female volunteers with weekday availability to help teenagers develop their confidence, creative voices, and write their way to brilliant futures. Join a community of professionals who share a passion to help youth write their stories and perform their work. Be a part of lively monthly events at some of the most inspiring locations in Los Angeles, such as the Huntington, NBCUniversal, Impact Hub, and the GRAMMY Recording Academy.
Volunteer to mentor teens in creative writing OR help with communications, fundraising, event planning, and more.
In addition to full-day Saturday events, weekly workshops take place on weekdays throughout Los Angeles County at youth detention facilities and alternative schools.
#BeAMentor
Join us! Apply by January 6th: http://bit.ly/InspireTeens
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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 Place UnitF104Los Angeles, CA 90013
DATE POSTED
December 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Technical Writing
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Storytelling
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours Weekly
- Daytime availability required