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YWCA Minneapolis Girls Inc. Program Partner- Writing Coach
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Minneapolis
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis is partnering with St. Thomas University and 360 Journalism to offer a College Essay Writing Boot camp. Volunteers will be paired with a small group of students to start and complete a polished, adaptable college essay in one week. This boot camp is a great way to mentor a young woman in our Girls Inc. programs and share more about your love for writing. Some students have used their essays to gain admissions into colleges like the University of St. Thomas, Loyola, and New York University and earned thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Date: June 19, 20, and 21 st Time: Three 2 hour sessions (9:15- 11:15 AM) at St. Thomas University + four total hours of essay review/essay editing from home> Aprox. 10 hours total Location: St Thomas University, St. Paul Purpose: Support 1-2 Girls Inc. students in the college writing process. Ask: individuals work in fields that pertain to: communications, education, journalism or have a passion for writing Optional Date: College Essay Boot Camp Celebration with students, writing coaches, parents and staff: 12 - 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 22 @ University of St. Thomas in St. Paul
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About YWCA Minneapolis
Location:
1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, US
Mission Statement
The mission of YWCA Minneapolis is to eliminate racism, empower women and girls, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Description
The YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1891 as a member of the national YWCA, an autonomous women's movement. We have been at the forefront of social change ever since.
Today, the YWCA of Minneapolis serves over 30,000 people annually with hundreds of programs, classes and support groups. As part of a worldwide women's movement in over 70 countries, the YWCA strives every day to achieve:
- Race and gender equity
- Economic independence for women
- Respect for diverse cultures
- A place where children and youth thrive
- A community that is vibrant and healthy
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
St. Thomas University, 2115 Summit Ave., St. PaulSt. Paul, MN 55105
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Grant Writing / Research
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours