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Serve as a debate judge with the Boston Debate League. Debate tournaments are the centerpiece of Boston Debate League's After-School Debate League and hundreds of judges are needed to ensure that every round occurs. The 2019-2020 debate season is BDL's 14th season and your contribution will play a key role. This is a great way to work directly with urban youth. Tournaments take place on Fridays and Saturdays during the season which runs from October through March. You will join many debate devotees, including students, coaches, mentors, volunteers, and the BDL staff. Once you arrive, you will be greeted at a registration table with people who will be happy to walk you through your first tournament experience.

Training is provided for all judges on the debate judging process so you don't need to have prior experience - it's always a reall enjoyable experience.

RSVP: https://onebrick.org/node/2377141

What we'll be doing:

Judging is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that represents the Boston Debate League’s greatest volunteer need. No experience is necessary. Training will be provided in a session right before the tournament you attend. As a judge, you will be asked to listen to debaters, take notes, offer encouragement, and determine a winner. Students eagerly anticipate and welcome judge feedback because they know it helps them become better debaters.

RSVP: https://onebrick.org/node/2377141

What you should know:

Required registration process: Note: After using this web page to RSVP as a One Brick Boston volunteer, you must visit this link to fill out a required volunteer information form from the Boston Debate League. After completing this, then please register on this eventbrite page to sign up with Boston Debate League for the December 7th Tournament, and you will also need to fill out a CORI (Criminal Offender Request Information) form here. You must also complete this Eventbrite registration and CORI request form in order to participate. Note that if you have already volunteered with Boston Debate League this season, you only need to fill out the registration survey and the CORI form once, but you must register on Eventbrite.

Please confirm with the event manager that you have completed these tasks!

NOTE: This event is wheelchair accessible and is able to accommodate volunteers with disabilities. If you require any accommodations, please let the event manager know, so we can work with the nonprofit hosting the event to make necessary accommodations. Thank you!

Where to Meet: The event will be held at The Boston Latin Academy at 205 Townsend Street Dorchester (Note this is a different school and location than the Boston Latin School) The High School can be reached by public transportation. The closest bus stops are the Warren Street @ Townsend Street and Warren Street @ Quincy Street stop. The buses that stop nearby include the 14,23,and 28 buses. The 23 and 28 buses connect to the Orange Line at Ruggles, the 23 bus also connects to the Red Line at Ashmont, and the 14 bus to the Orange Line at Jackson Square. The 44 bus from Ruggles and Jackson Square also stops nearby at Humboldt Avenue and Townsend Street. The Event Manager will send you more information as the event gets closer. Boston Debate League: The Boston Debate League brings together an active community of students, teachers, administrators, and community leaders devoted to improving the education and life skills of disadvantaged urban youth in Boston.