- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Writing coach for Washington Heights, NYC public school literacy program (4MB)
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. As a coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects. We provide advance information on your role, and hold a brief orientation before the workshop begins.
This writing workshop needs your help at a school in Washington Heights, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with the program code.
Program 44MB-G
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 27th / 9:00 -10:15 AM (please arrive 15 minutes early for orientation)
About the program: Molly Brooks' graphic novel Sanity and Tallulah, about two girls on a space station whose science experiment goes awry, inspired fourth-graders to imagine living among the stars. Coaches will guide groups as they polish original stories, set in space, involving a decision that turns everything upside-down. Spanish-speaking volunteers appreciated.
To receive announcements of new programs as they're scheduled, please submit our brief questionnaire at http://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
Washington Heights public schoolNew York, NY 10032
DATE POSTED
November 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours