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1 person is interested
Writing coach for Bronx public school literacy program (223jae)
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
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-12th-grade classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects.
You need no experience or training. As a coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.
This writing workshop needs your help at a school in the Bronx, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with the program code and date/time.
Program 22312JAE-K
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 14th / 12:00 - 1:45 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early for orientation)
About the program: An Afro-futurist thriller depicting a world of Yoruba mythology and magic,Trazer: Kids of Stolen Tomorrow by Joseph O. Adegboyega-Edun inspired two 12th-grade classes to write their own science-fiction stories. Coaches will support groups of students in both back-to-back workshops as they polish their drafts.
For information on other programs around New York 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 submit 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
MS/HS 223360 E 145th St.Bronx, NY 10454
DATE POSTED
April 22, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 2 hours