- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Research coach for Washington Heights, NYC public school literacy program (328dbm)
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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 projects based on the theme of the author's book.
You need no experience or training to volunteer. As a coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.
This program needs your help in Washington Heights, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with the program code. We'll provide the address, directions, and other information when you're confirmed:
Program 3288DBM-M
Date: Wednesday, May 16th
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Volunteer Role: Research Coach
About the workshop: Inspired by David Barclay Moore’s stunning debut novel, The Stars Beneath Our Feet, about a 12-year-old in Harlem reeling from his brother’s death, eighth-graders developed a campaign against gun violence in their own community. They’ll create posters that communicate their messages, as well as a short video compilation of their individual contributions. Coaches will assist students as they research statistics for gun violence citywide and in their own communities.
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
Washington Heights public schoolNew York, NY 10032
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 hour