Volunteer Writing Coaches Needed at King Middle School
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Join WriterCoach Connection (WCC) and make a difference as a volunteer writing coach! WCC brings teams of trained volunteers into East Bay middle schools to provide one-on-one support, helping students develop their writing and critical thinking skills. We're currently recruiting volunteers for King Middle School in Berkeley - and we would love to have you on board.As A WriterCoach, You Will:Work one-on-one or with small groups of middle school studentsHelp students build confidence in their writing assignmentsMeet with students once a week for 10-12 weeks, in person, on campusOur comprehensive training provides everything you need to be a great coach. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds - working professionals, retirees, parents, grandparents, college students, and community members. You only need to be at least 18 or older and eager to make a difference.Get Involved Today!We are now recruiting and training coaches for Fall 2025 and would love for you to join us.Learn more at our free orientation! Sign up by replying here or visiting www.writercoachconnection.org and clicking on "Volunteer." You can also message us at volunteer@writercoachconnection.orgLet’s empower students together-one coaching session at a time!1 shift available:Recurring shift every Tuesday and/or Thursday: Friday August 01, 2025 - 08:30 to 13:00 PST
About WriterCoach Connection
WriterCoach Connection was founded in 2001 in Berkeley, CA. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary and to date, we have coached a total of 37,457 students and recruited and trained 4,477 dedicated volunteer coaches, averaging a yearly coaching corp of 250 volunteers.Writing is a core literacy skill, and students who have the confidence to express their thoughts clearly, powerfully and skillfully are better equipped to navigate their academic, professional and personal journeys. Yet, many schools lack the resources to provide differentiated, individualized writing instruction. This is where WriterCoach Connection (WCC) comes in. Our ten-week critical thinking and writing program provides individualized coaching to middle school students attending underfunded public schools in Alameda and West Contra Costa counties at no cost to the students.We intentionally partner with schools based on an equity model. Our sliding scale program fee is based on each school’s free and reduced price meal (FRPM) level to acknowledge the economic disparities from school to school. And to ensure equity and inclusion in the classroom, every student participates in the coaching program.
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