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4 people are interested
Volunteer Assistant Debate Coach
ORGANIZATION: Tulsa Debate League
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4 people are interested
The Tulsa Debate League ("TDL") is seeking Volunteer Assistant Coaches teach and mentor high school students in academic debate. The Tulsa Debate League is a 501(c)(3) "urban debate league" whose mission is to engage and educate public school students in critical thinking through speech and debate. Volunteers commit to meet once a week and to attend Friday tournaments during the year.
Role and responsibilities
TDL needs Volunteer Assistant Coaches who can:
Judge practice debates once per week;
Provide feedback and encouragement to students;
Work one-on-one with students to understand difficult literature and concepts that arise during debates;
Attend tournaments with students and provide coaching before debate rounds.
Qualifications
TDL needs volunteers with debate experience. Our middle and elementary programs participate in "public forum" debate. TDL will provide training and support.
More opportunities with Tulsa Debate League
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Tulsa Debate League
Location:
5223 S. Harvard Ave., Apt. D, Tulsa, OK 74135, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tulsa Debate League is to provide students in Tulsa Public Schools the opportunity to participate in debate programs which build the critical thinking, communication, and literacy skills to succeed in college and career, and to become engaged citizens in our democracy.
Description
The TDL is part of the growing network of urban debate leagues across the country, which exist to institutionalize debate programs in underserved, low-income schools. We partner with Tulsa Public Schools to provide funding and professional development to schools and teachers, organize competitions, and create links to college and career opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Tulsa Public Schools3027 STulsaTulsa, OK 74114
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week, some Fridays