- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Writing coach for Bronx, NYC public school literacy program (ICiz)
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-12th-grade 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 writing or research coach, or on a field trip, you'll support and encourage students as they work.
These four writing workshops need your help at a high school in the Bronx. To sign up for one or more class sessions, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with program code IC12IZ-C and the time slot(s) you choose. We'll supply more information when you're confirmed.
Date: Tuesday, March 12th
Times (choose 1 or more slots): 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:45 -1:45 PM, 1:45 - 2:45 PM and/or 2:50 - 3:50 PM
Volunteer Role: Writing coach
About the program: To consider issues of cultural identity, class, and gentrification, 12th-graders read Pride by Ibi Zoboi, a modern take on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, a historically marginalized community of color. Students will address the question: What is the price of change? in short fiction pieces that feature a character who must adapt to a significant life event. Writing coaches will support small groups as they polish their work.
For information on other program dates around the city, please visit our volunteer opportunities page at http://www.behindthebook.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/
To receive announcements of new programs as they're scheduled, please complete our brief questionnaire at https://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
ICHS345 Brook AveMott HavenBronx, NY 10454
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 1 - 4 hours, as you choose