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Men writers needed to mentor teen boys

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ORGANIZATION: WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)

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SEEKING MEN WRITERS TO MENTOR TEEN BOYS

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 schools to detention camps, for teen boys of diverse backgrounds. Program begins in Fall 2019. Must have daytime/ weekday availability. Travel stipend available at some sites. (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: Oct 2, 2019

Opportunities also available for women writers. More info at http://www.writegirl.org/join-us/.

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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

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Tue Oct 08, 2019 - Tue Jun 30, 2020

WHERE

1330 Factory Place, Suite F 104(Events take place all over Los Angeles County)Los Angeles, CA 90013

(34.039032,-118.23495)
 

DATE POSTED

September 30, 2019

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Journalism
  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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