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Writing Mentors Needed for The Wren's Nest Scribes Program
ORGANIZATION: JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS ASSOCIATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
The Wren's Nest is in need of mentors to work one-on-one with the students in our Scribes writing program, at KIPP STRIVE Academy. The program is 12 weeks. Mentors would need to commit to 1 hour every Wednesday (3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.), Jan. 24 - April 25. The Scribes are given a theme to write a story about and at the end of the program, their stories are published in a book.
People who should apply to be mentors are those who have experience working with middle school children, teachers/tutors, professional freelance writers, amateur writers, authors, journalists, college students majoring in English or Journalism. You must be OK with us running your name for a background check for "sex offender" only. There will be a Mentor Orientation for only 1 hour at The Wren's Nest on Friday 1/12.
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About JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS ASSOCIATION
Location:
1050 RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY BLVD SW, ATLANTA, GA 30310, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wren’s Nest is to preserve the legacy of writer/author, Joel Chandler Harris and the heritage of African American folklore. We offer our Scribes student writing program, and our professional storytellers perform Brer Rabbit stories for more than 8,000 visitors each year.
Description
The Wren’s Nest is the historic home of Joel Chandler Harris, the journalist who penned the Brer Rabbit tales in the late 19 th century. The Brer Rabbit stories originated in Africa centuries ago. In the United States, the stories were often told by the enslaved people on southern plantations. Harris grew up hearing the Brer Rabbit stories while working on a plantation as a teenager, and then wrote the stories down as an adult. The stories revolutionized children’s literature and helped legitimize African American folklore. Joel Chandler Harris recognized the importance of the oral tradition and the power of capturing an individual’s voice.
The Wren’s Nest is open for tours 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The home has been a museum since 1913, thanks to fundraising efforts by Andrew Carnegie, President Theodore Roosevelt, and the children of Atlanta City Schools.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
KIPP STRIVE Academy1444 Lucille Ave.Atlanta, GA 30310
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2018
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 12 weeks, 1 hour per week (Wednesday)