- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Volunteer Opportunities at Discovering Justice Session
ORGANIZATION: Discovering Justice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Mission: Discovering Justice is empowering a rising generation of leaders through an innovative civics curriculum which utilizes courtrooms as classrooms and classrooms as civic spaces-encouraging agency, empathy, and voice in K-8 students across Massachusetts. One of the ways we achieve this goal is through our field trips at the Moakley U.S. Courthouse. Throughout the school year, we invite students to the Courthouse to engage in interactive mock trials or mock appeals. With the help of our volunteers, students engage in critical thinking, prepare oral arguments, and ultimately present their cases to their peers.
About the Opportunity: Volunteers will work with groups of visiting students at the Moakley Courthouse in Seaport from 9am-11am. Our trips run Tuesday- Fridays, and volunteers should be available to commit to at least two field trips per month.
Volunteers will:
- Work with a small group of students in grades 1-8 (you may choose the grade level of your preference based on the scheduled field trips)
- Support students as they prepare their arguments for a mock trial
- Assist students through the process of the trial (reminding them of roles, lines from script, etc.)
- Encourage students and build their self confidence by modeling speaking up, active listening, and teamwork
More opportunities with Discovering Justice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Discovering Justice
Location:
One Courthhouse Way, Suite 3120, Boston, MA 02210, US
Mission Statement
Discovering Justice is empowering a rising generation of leaders through an innovative civics curriculum which utilizes courtrooms as classrooms and classrooms as civic spaces--encouraging agency, empathy, and voice in K-8 students across Massachusetts.
Description
Discovering Justice offers innovative in-school, after-school, and courthouse field trip programs that teach elementary and middle school students about the justice system, the role of law in a democratic society, and the fundamental importance of good citizenship.
Teaching youth to be good people is a critical element of education. Children need to be educated about law, justice, and history in a manner that connects to their lives. They are also expected to meet rigorous standards in order to succeed in school. Discovering Justice helps students develop the skills and content knowledge that they need for success, but it also provides them with much more. Our programs teach students that they have rights as individuals and responsibilities toward their community. Students learn that they play a critical role in the decisions that shape our history. Children need to develop this knowledge from an early age if our democracy is to survive and flourish.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
John Joseph Moakley United States CourthouseOne Courthouse WaySuite 3120Boston, MA 02210
DATE POSTED
November 27, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 hour commitment for this volunteer session.
- Interested in learning about volunteer opportunities at a civics education organization based at the Moakley U.S Courthouse.