Mentors needed for Children's Theatre Art Program - Spring 2023

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Mentor Children and Be a Member of Our Award-Winning Theatre Program

Builders of the New World, now in its 28th year, brings together professionals across all industries to provide a safe creative haven of stability for NYC children residing in temporary housing facilities.

Bring your heart and commitment to mentor children in our award-winning theatre and education after-school program that has served over 2,500 homeless children and their families, and partnered with over 20 housing facilities, since 1995.

Our program helps at-risk students express their voice, see beyond their current circumstances, and envision a positive future. And they need you to reach their full potential!

Our program includes 8 weeks of life-changing creative classes for the children taught by ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder Thurman E. Scott, family-style meals we enjoy together at each session, holiday classes, and a final performance for the community.

ATW’s Mentorship program provides you and your colleagues (either as a team or individuals) with the opportunity to support and mentor 9-14 year old children in a safe, creative environment. Our program will enable you to serve the community while growing and gaining new skills and insights-enhance team building, improve inter-group communication skills, address diversity issues with compassion and expansive thinking, and develop creative expression through a deeply rewarding shared experience.

How to Become a BNW Mentor:

1. Each potential Mentor will complete an Individual Mentor Applicationattend a Virtual Info and Interview Session on Tues, Mar 28 or Wed, Apr 5 from 6:30-8pm.
2. Participate in two creative training sessions with ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder, Thurman E. Scott
3. Mentor the children in weekly Tuesday classes and rehearsals April 25th, 2023 - June 15th, 2023
4. Mentors will also use their professional expertise as part of a production team, and team actions take place every week

Visit www.actorstheatreworkshop.org to see all program dates. To apply, submit an application here: https://www.actorstheatreworkshop.org/get-involved/volunteer-application-form/

Other Important Info:

• You must wear a mask on-site to participate.

• Classes will be videotaped & photographed for our program documentation and communication purposes. We cannot accommodate any volunteer who doesn’t wish to be taped.