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6 people are interested
Writing coach for Washington Hts NYC public school literacy program (4sv)
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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6 people are 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 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 Washington Heights, NYC. 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 43SV-S
Date: Thursday, August 2nd
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Volunteer Role: Writing Coach
About the program: Susan Verde’s The Museum, about a girl whose visit to an art museum evokes new feelings, inspired third-graders to explore why one likes a piece of art, and how that decision is made. Coaches will work with small groups to finalize drafts explaining why they chose a painting during a visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art, and describing what features--color, shapes, light, brushwork, subject--influenced that decision.
For information on other programs around the city, please visit http://www.behindthebook.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/
To join our team and receive announcements of new programs as they're scheduled, please complete our brief questionnaire at http://www.behindthebook.org/join-us/volunteer/
More opportunities with Behind the Book
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
500 West 160th St.New York, NY 10032
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 hour