- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Writing coach for Bronx, NYC public school literacy program (223tm2)
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.
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 Mott Haven, Bronx, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with the program code and time slot(s) you choose.
Program 2237TM-R2
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 24th / 10:30 - 11:30 AM and/or 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
About the program: Seventh-graders will read Tight by Torrey Maldonado, a novel about a boy who must navigate through difficult choices compelled by family dynamics, friendships, and his desire for a different life. Students will work with coaches to edit their personal narratives about a time in their own lives when they had to make tough decisions.
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
July 3, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 2 hours