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Creative Writing Field Trip Volunteer (elementary)
ORGANIZATION: 826 MSP
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
826 MSP youth writing center is looking for volunteers with morning/daytime availability to support our Field Trips program! During a field trip, a class of elementary schoolers visits 826 MSP for an immersive creative writing workshop experience. After the trip, students receive a bound book of their work to keep.
826 MSP offers two kinds of field trips to classes across the Twin Cities-Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trips for 3rd & 4th grade classes (on Tuesdays), and Poetry Navigators Field Trips for 1st & 2nd grade classes (on Thursdays). Field Trips typically run for 2 or 2.5 hours between 10:30 and 2 p.m. The most common session is 10:30-1:00.
There are several volunteer roles for these field trip experiences, and most are beginner friendly!
Typist: During Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trips, the Typist transcribes the students' ideas into complete sentences to help them create the beginning of their story. (Students finish the story on their own.) Speedy typers wanted!
Illustrator: Do you like to draw or design? The Illustrator volunteer creates a cover design and one inside illustration for each Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trip book. Illustrations can be done on paper or digitally.
Captain: The Captain is a creative, imaginative volunteer role. As the Captain, you play the voice of our mysterious leader who calls the students to give them their writing mission. A great opportunity for anyone who loves acting, theater, or making kids laugh. Captain volunteers are needed in both Tuesday and Thursday field trips!
Support: Support volunteers work with students one-on-one or in small groups to help and encourage them during the writing process. Support volunteers are needed in both Tuesday and Thursday field trips!
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About 826 MSP
Location:
1915 E. 22nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
826 MSP empowers underserved K-12 students to think creatively, write effectively, and succeed academically alongside a community of caring volunteers.
Description
826 MSP is a creative writing and tutoring center disguised as an ocean lab, working to support K-12 students in the Twin Cities with all of their academic needs, emphasizing cross-curriculum creativity. Our whimsical ocean theme helps us create a fun, imaginative, and safe space for students to come and explore the deep sea of possibility.
826 MSP offers several free programs for students, including our drop-in After-School Writing Lab, Creative Writing Workshops, Storytelling & Bookmaking Field Trips, the Young Authors’ Book Project, and the Writers' Room at South High School. To maintain our free programs, 826 MSP relies on the incredible support of our passionate volunteers and our dedicated community partners.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1915 E. 22nd St.MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Visual Arts
- Theater Arts
- Drawing
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Field Trips are a flexible opportunity that doesn't require a weekly shift. Volunteers can sign up for one shift at a time using our calendar.
- Volunteers will need to complete a 90-minute orientation and an online background check. 826 MSP also requires that all in-person volunteers are vaccinated.