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1 person is interested
Research coach for Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NYC public school literacy program
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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1 person is interested
Volunteer with Behind the Book (www.behindthebook.org), a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to explore stories and empower their voices. Through our innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing and art projects based on the theme of the author's book.
You need no experience or training to volunteer. As a classroom coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.
This workshop needs your help at a school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY. To sign up, reply with the program code to volunteer@behindthebook.org. We'll supply the address, directions, and other information when you're confirmed:
Program 461SM-C
Date: Tuesday, March 27th
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Volunteer Role: Research Coach
About the workshop: Pluto Visits Earth!, Steve Metzger's playful story about the recently demoted dwarf planet traveling through the solar system to r eclaim his status, inspired first-graders to research a planet of their choice. They’ll use what they've learned to create a poster highlighting the most interesting facts. Research coaches will work with two students to help them gather the information.
For dates of other workshops around New York City, please visit http://www.behindthebook.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/
To join our team and receive announcements of new classroom programs and other opportunities as they're scheduled, please complete our brief questionnaire at http://www.behindthebook.org/join-us/volunteer/
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About Behind the Book
Location:
216 West 135th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10030, US
Mission Statement
Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our rich, innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula and meet Common Core Learning Standards, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms, where they teach a genre of writing and guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book. BtB programs have a successful record of building comprehension skills and motivating engaged readers at schools around the city.
Description
Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that brings authors into high-needs New York City public schools to enhance the literacy skills of pre-K-12 students. Our innovative programs are part of the class curricula and and meet Common Core Learning Standards.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fort Greene public schoolBrooklyn, NY 11205
DATE POSTED
March 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1.5 hours