Are You a Professional Woman Writer? Be a Mentor!

Do you want to share your craft and work one-to-one with an aspiring teen writer?

 
Apply to be a Volunteer Writing Mentor today!
 
Girls Write Now is a community of professional women writers—educators, editors, poets, novelists, playwrights, journalists, literary agents, publishers, and more—on a mission. Since 1998 we've provided guidance, support, and opportunities for New York City's underserved or at-risk high school girls, enabling them to develop their creative, independent voices, explore careers in professional writing, and learn how to make healthy school, career, and life choices.
 
Now entering our thirteenth season of programming, Girls Write Now is seeking passionate writers, teachers, and leaders.
 
The mentor application for the 2010-2011 program year is NOW AVAILABLE! Please find the application attached at the bottom of this page.

2010-2011 Application Deadline: July 1, 2010


Girls Write Now Mentors are Women Writers...

  • Armed with at least two years of professional writing experience

  • Dedicated to guiding the artistic, academic, and professional aspirations of young women
  • Willing to work collectively with Girls Write Now and to recognize the importance of a supportive community in creative expression
  • Prepared to make clear, frequent, and tenacious communication with Girls Write Now's leadership, volunteers, and mentees
  • Able to make a serious commitment from September 2010 through June 2011 to weekly one-to-one mentoring sessions, monthly group workshops and special events, and participation on one event committee
  • Ready to take a stake in one of five volunteer teams, connecting with fellow mentors and playing a vital role in sustaining the health and dynamism of Girls Write Now


What you can expect from us:

We are a lean, hard-working, enthusiastic, and supportive group. You can expect training and support, as well as frequent and compassionate communication from our leadership to ensure that your volunteer experience with Girls Write Now is truly rewarding.


How to apply:

  1. Download and fill out the Girls Write Now Mentor Application and 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 two writing samples (8 pages maximum) to enrollment@girlswritenow.org by July 1, 2010. Writing samples can be any genre; they do not need to be published creative writing.

  3. Qualified applicants will be invited to an individual, in-person interview, where 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 you are accepted as a mentor, we will invite you to our fall orientation and training sessions, where you'll meet the community and get the tools you'll need to work effectively with your mentee.

Questions?

Contact Girls Write Now Enrollment Chair, Heather Smith, at enrollment@girlswritenow.org.


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