Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Going into our thirteenth season of programming, Girls Write Now is seeking the leadership and resources needed to sustain us well into the future. That's where you come in. We're looking for passionate writers, teachers, and leaders just like you. Your contribution will help us refine our services and expand our programs in order to reach more young voices in more communities across New York City.

Girls Write Now is looking for Mentor Volunteers who are:

• Experienced and passionate women writers from a range of professions.
  
  
• Dedicated to guiding the artistic, academic, and professional aspirations of young women.
  
  
• Willing to work collectively with the organization and to recognize the importance of a supportive community in creative expression.
  
  
• Prepared to make clear, frequent, and tenacious communication with our leadership, other volunteers, and our girls.
  
  
• Able to make a serious commitment from September 2009-June 2010 to weekly one-to-one mentoring sessions, monthly group workshops and special events, and co-leadership of one workshop per season. We ask for at least 4 hours per month in addition to attending our monthly workshops, but we encourage you to contribute as much as you are able and willing.
  
  
• looking to serve on one of our five volunteer teams. As a weekly mentor, we know you’ll be making a significant contribution of time already, but we’ve found that involvement on a team is the best way for you to get to know other members, and also for us to get to know you – that’s the “community” part of Girls Write Now!
  
  

1. Download and fill out the Girls Write Now Mentor Application + The Volunteer Application for Prospective Mentors Pursuant to the Protect Act.
   
   
2. Email the Girls Write Now Mentor Application, along with a copy of your resume, and and two writing samples enrollment@girlswritenow.org. Writing samples can be any length and any genre but they must not exceed 10 pages. They do not need to be published creative writing -- feel free to send samples of your business writing (such as press releases or reports) or even personal journal entries. As a writing-focused program, top-notch writing skills are essential.
   
   
3. Qualified applicants will be invited to an individual, in-person interview at which time we will ask you to sign both your Girls Write Now Mentor Application and the Volunteer Application for Prospective Mentors Pursuant to the Protect Act. We will also take your fingerprints and ask for a one-time $18 processing fee for your criminal background check.
   
   
4. If accepted, we will invite you to fall orientation and training session where you'll meet the community and get the tools you'll need to work effectively with your mentee.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Girls Write Now This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Contact Person: Heather Smith, Enrollment Co-Chair, (212) 336-9330, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 2020 New York, NY 10018 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/R/Q/W train to 34th St./Penn Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2-5 Details where opportunity can also be performed This opportunity can also be performed in these locations: Web Site: http://www.girlswritenow.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Volunteer Shifts A total of approximately 10 hours per month including 1 full-day Saturday workshop per month.

Last updated on January 27, 2010

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