Leader Application - NY Writers

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Are you willing to submit to a standard background check?*

Yes
No

Are you willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months of leading weekly writing workshops with NYWC (once a week for 2 hours)?*

Yes
No

How did you hear about NYWC?*

With our mission in mind, why are you attracted to the work of NYWC?*

Are you fluent in any languages other than English?*

Yes
No

If yes, which language(s)?

Please describe any volunteer, social service, and/or leadership experience. Please also use this space to share any experience you may have a creative writing facilitator and/or participant.*

What is your experience working and/or collaborating with people from backgrounds that are different from your own?*

Please be as detailed as possible.

NYWC workshop leaders are not teachers in the traditional sense. What is your understanding of the role of a facilitator? What appeals to you about this role?*

Tell us about a time you had to confront your own prejudice? How did you do so? What did you learn from that experience?*

What social groups are you most interested in working with? (e.g. youth, elders, LGBTQ, people experiencing homelessness, incarceration, disabilities, etc.)*

Are you interested in leading a workshop for our Black Writers Program?

Yes
No
Impartial

Are there any groups that you would not feel comfortable working with?*

Please be as detailed as possible.

What is your general availability to lead NYWC workshops? (Please check all that apply.)

Weekday Mornings (Mon thru Fri, 8:00-11:00 a.m.)
Weekday Afternoons (Mon thru Fri, 12:00-4:00 p.m.)
Weekday Evenings (Mon thru Fri, 5:00-9:00 p.m.)
Weekend Mornings (Sat/Sun, 8:00-11:00 a.m.)
Weekend Afternoons (Sat/Sun 12:00-4:00 p.m.)
Weekend Evenings (Sat/Sun, 5:00-9:00 p.m.)

Please include additional notes about your availability (if applicable).

Please list the names and contact information of two references that can speak to your work with writing, volunteerism, social service, level of accountability and phone/email accessibility. Please do not use a family member or partner as a reference.*

Attach your most current resume or CV. Please limit your attachment to 2 pages max.*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.

In addition to attending all of the training sessions, you will be required to read "Writing Alone and With Others" by Pat Schneider prior to the training (a copy will be provided), visit a NYWC workshop, and lead a practice workshop.*

I understand and agree to the above.

By applying to be a workshop leader, I understand and agree to the following responsibilities required of all workshop leaders. (Check all that you agree to.)*

Leading a weekly or biweekly writing workshop for a minimum of six months.
Remaining involved (serving on a committee, volunteering at events, or leading a workshop) with NYWC for a minimum of six months..
Read and respond as necessary to all NYWC communications.
Tracking workshop attendance and submitting monthly reports.
Attending at least 3 meetings of workshop leaders within your 6-month period.
Periodically assist NYWC in conducting written evaluations of your workshop by participants, NYWC staff, and you.
Communicate relevant information to your workshop participants, including about NYWC events and readings.
Communicate with NYWC staff all problems, issues, concerns, and success stories that arise in your workshops.
Engage with our greater community as much as possible. (Examples of engagement include readings, fundraising events, and sharing our work on social media.)

If you left any of the above boxes unchecked, please explain why.

I hereby certify that everything set forth in this application is true and accurate. Please type in your full name below as your signature.*

Would you like us to add you to the NY Writers Coalition mailing list to become notified about NYWC workshops, events, publications and news?

Yes
No
I am already on the email list.

NYWC Workshop Leader Application