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7 people are interested
Women writers needed for teen writing program (daytime/weekday)
ORGANIZATION: WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
WriteGirl is currently seeking women writers to empower & inspire diverse teens in our Bold Ink Writers/In-Schools program at various sites around Los Angeles county. Our In-Schools program is growing and we need volunteers with daytime/weekday availability. Help a population of critically underserved teens explore their creative voice!
If you have any questions about the mentor program please contact us at membership@writegirl.org or call us at 213-253-2655.
Apply by Jan. 22, 2018 at http://www.writegirl.org/join-us/
Opportunities also available for men writers. See http://www.writegirl.org/bold-ink-writers/ for more information.
More opportunities with WriteGirl (a project of Community Partners)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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, Suite F 104(Events take place all over Los Angeles County)Los Angeles, CA 90013
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Strong written and verbal communications skills required