Volunteer as a Mentor at 95th Street Elementary School !
Description
Young Storytellers is a youth development and arts education nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles. The position involves mentoring students in storytelling workshops.
Who Are We?
Young Storytellers is dedicated to fostering creative self-discovery through storytelling and empowering young people to become the driving force of their narratives. We aim to raise the voices of underrepresented communities and create an equitable future.
What Is This Position?
- Experience working with young people or a creative industry is helpful but not necessary.
- Commit to a 9-week in-person program, meeting once a week for 1 hour-long writing sessions and participating in a 2.5-hour live performance called the Big Show.
- Support, facilitate, and manage a small group of student writers inside a classroom setting.
- Meet with your lead volunteer, called a Head Mentor, prior to the program start date.
- Maintain communication with the Head Mentor weekly via email and check-in on session days.
- Model the YS values of belonging, exploration, connection, and play, as well as the YS Worldview.
Cool, Let's Get More Specific.
Young Storytellers believes in raising voices, particularly those that often go unheard. Belonging is a core value of the Young Storytellers culture, and we prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, anti-discrimination, and antiracism in our practices.
Ok, I'm In. How Do I Get Started?
- Complete a Volunteer Application: https://www.youngstorytellers.com/volunteer
- Visit our Volunteer Portal to complete remaining requirements and select a school site: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/c403e52e-18c9-4737-b0c7-92c36f218979/page/p_72lvtve2ud
Anything Else I Should Know?
Young Storytellers encourages applications from women and gender diverse people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability. We design our interview, onboarding, and ongoing cultural practices to be welcoming spaces for everyone.