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15 people are interested
Volunteer Story Writers for new educational RPG!
ORGANIZATION: Project Imo
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Do you have the ability to write a short story that spins tales of adventurous daring-do, magic, and extraordinary beasts?
Are you the wordsmith whose prose draws people into fantastic worlds as heroes saving the day?
If so,
Be a part of The Skies of Seorsus: a Creative Worlds educational RPG
Project Imo is building out our own tabletop educational opportunities for youth. Our Creative Worlds games integrate immersive tabletop gaming and off-table activities that encourage social-emotional, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and conservation learning.
The Skies of Seorsus will feature a partially defined world that allows educators and players to have creative spaces and build themselves into the larger story universe in an inclusive, engaging, and rules agnostic way.
Our Creative Worlds system in-development will be a highly adaptable, easy to implement game that incorporates elements of tabletop role playing, board gaming, formal educational tools, experiential SEL activities, STEAM learning, and conservation education.
We are looking for create, team-oriented writers to help bring the world of Seorsus to live through character-driven stories, wonderous descriptions of fantastic beasts, and more.
If you love RPG adventure and helping kids explore natural sciences in creative and prosocial ways, then this opportunity is for YOU!
You can learn more at https://projectimo.org/explore-creative-worlds
Selected volunteers may be asked to:
- develop story elements (character ideas, plots, themes, dialogue)
- produce bullet point story concepts to accompany elements
- write creative content and short stories
- convey vivid imagery in a few paragraphs to accompany game rules and art
- edit pieces from other team writers
- collaborate with game design members and visual artists
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of professional writing experience or equivalent college portfolio
- ability to write in different styles and character voices
- fluency in MS word
- content editing and proofreading
- strong understanding of epic storytelling and the hero's journey
- strong ability to assess project capacity and meet deadlines
- excellent communication skills
Please email teamimo@projectimo.org with a link to your portfolio or attach a short sample of your work. Interest contact will only be considered with portfolio or writing samples included.
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About Project Imo
Location:
50 Larrow Drive, North Windham, CT 06256, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Project Imo is to use outdoor experiential programs to help groups and communities develop relationships and skills for sustainable success and provide access to greenspaces and learning for underserved youth. By utilizing experiential education programs, community problem-solving endeavors, shared spaces for peacebuilding, and outdoor learning, Project Imo will help people build social-emotional skills, leadership skills, knowledge and competencies, and connections with nature.
Description
Project Imo supports its framework through a series of programs including youth leadership development initiatives, child and youth educational programs and products, community leadership and team building services and programs, innovative and scientifically supported educational tools and resources, and preserving natural spaces for use in these endeavors.
Team Imo leverages over two centuries of experience in a wide variety of disciplines that merge into a comprehensive approach to community building and service delivery for children and youth, underserved community groups, a wide variety of community stakeholders, and our natural world. Our growing and passionate community includes experienced outdoor and classroom educators and youth services professionals, innovative technology experts, research professionals, justice system professionals, and conservationists.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2023
SKILLS
- Technical Writing
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Project-based work as able; Time commitment as per project.