- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Writing coach for Bronx, NYC public school literacy progam (CR-BV)
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Volunteer with Behind the Book, 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, accomplished authors visit high-needs Pre-K-12th-grade classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book.
No experience is necessary. We provide advance information on your role, and hold a brief orientation right before a workshop begins. As a coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.
These two writing workshops need your help at a school in the Bronx, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with program code 433CR and the time slot(s) you choose. We'll supply more information when you're confirmed.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 18th / 9:00 - 10:30 AM and/or 12:00 - 1:30 PM (please arrive 15-20 minutes early for orientation)
About the workshop: A Gift from Abuela by Cecilia Ruiz told two classes of third-graders the story of a girl whose abuela saves money for a special gift, teaching her that their shared time is the best gift of all. Students researched why immigrants leave home, and the challenges they face. Writing coaches will guide them in editing persuasive pieces that discuss how immigrants enrich our communities.
To receive announcements of new programs as they're scheduled, please complete our brief questionnaire at https://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
NYC public schoolBronx, NY 10454
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2 - 4 hours (you can join one or both sessions of the same workshop for different classes)
- GoPass preferred, but not required for first volunteer experience.