Youth DiverseCity Writing Group Needs Mentors

The CWC, in conjunction with Sorenson Clubhouse, is opening a YDWS group for youth ages 10-17. This is a great group to mentor; they are an engaged group of teens with deep insights into the daily issues of social justice in their lives. For more information on the Sorenson Clubhouse visit: www.slcgov.com/clubhouse

Meeting times:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m.

If you are interested in mentoring for either of these groups, please write Andrea Malouf for details at andrea.malouf@slcc.edu.

Will the waiting pay off? Yes it will

Please know that although you may not feel as though you are doing much just sitting there waiting for writers to show up for assistance, your very presence is advertising the CWC and our programs. In the end, that is nearly as valuable as helping a writer.

We would like to commend the tremendous dedication of our Off-Site Writing Coaches: Chrystine Lee, Kevin White, Steven Duncan, Jerry Puckett, John Robinson, Paige Mehlhoff, Steven Warren, Carl Yutrzenka, Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt, Helen Radkey, MaryJane VanBurn, Holly Welker and Dylan Winslow.


If you would like to become an Off-Site Writing Coach we currently have two positions open.


More Details.


~Rachel, Volunteer Coordinator

~Christina, Off-Site Program Specialist

Volunteers Needed: The People's Market

Volunteers are needed for the People's Market at the International Peace Gardens (1000 South 900 West). The People's Market includes local artists, farmers, food, live music and more! Volunteers will be there to create awareness and answer questions about the CWC. We are looking for volunteers for the following dates/times:

Sunday, October 11th

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

(1 volunteer needed)

If you are interested, or have questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at rachel.jardine@slcc.edu or (801) 957-4992.
Thanks!

Volunteers Needed: The 2009 Avenues Street Fair

On Saturday, September 12th, the CWC will be participating in the 2009 Avenues Street Fair. The Avenues Street Fair is a community event with local artists, food, live entertainment, etc. The CWC is looking for interested volunteers to setup /pack-up the CWC booth, inform attendees about CWC services, and answer questions. Volunteers are needed for the following times:

Saturday, September 12th

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(1 volunteer needed)

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(2 volunteers needed)

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(2 volunteers needed)

If you are interested in this opportunity, or have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Rachel.Jardine@slcc.edu or (801) 957-4992.
Thanks!

Volunteers Needed: DiverseCity Writing Series

DiverseCity Writing Series Mentors are currently needed at...

The CWC Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month
from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
(1 volunteer needed)

The Literacy Action Center
1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month
from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
(1 volunteer needed)

The Literacy Action Center Groups are part of a partnership which may require some additional training prior to placement. If you are interested, please write for details.

We are also interested in opening a GLBTQ friendly writing group, and a bilingual Spanish/English group. If you are interested in mentoring for either of these groups, please write for details at cwc@slcc.edu.

Volunteers Needed: Utah Arts Festival

Thursday, June 25th through Sunday, June 28th, the Utah Arts Festival will be visiting Library Square. During this time, the SLCC Community Writing Center will become The Word Ecstatic—encompassing a variety of literary arts programs and events at the Festival. We will be offering opportunities to take workshops, enter a writing competition, participate in a Poetry Slam or just enjoy readings from local authors and poets.

As you may already be aware, we need of a band of volunteers to help keep everything running smoothly during this festival. Volunteers will assist in answering questions about the SLCC Community Writing Center, signing up individuals interested in joining any of our programs, providing information regarding The Word Ecstatic events, and generally assisting the crowd. Volunteers shifts for this event are filling fast. If you are interested, choose your shifts now!

Thursday, June 25, 2009 2pm – 5pm:
3 volunteers needed

Volunteer goal achieved!

Thursday, June 25, 2009 5pm – 8pm:
3 volunteers needed

Volunteer goal achieved!

Friday, June 26, 2009 2pm – 5pm:
3 volunteers needed
2 volunteers needed

Friday, June 26, 2009 5pm – 9pm:
4 volunteers needed
Volunteer goal achieved!

Saturday, June 27, 2009 1pm – 4pm:
3 volunteers needed
Volunteer goal achieved!

Saturday, June 27, 2009 5pm – 8pm:
4 volunteers needed
Volunteer goal achieved!

Sunday, June 28, 2009 12pm – 3pm:
4 volunteers needed
Volunteer goal achieved!

Sunday, June 28, 2009 4pm – 7pm:
3 volunteers needed
Volunteer goal achieved!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at cwc@slcc.edu with the dates and times you are interested in assisting. All volunteers will receive a pass to the Utah Arts Festival, and are asked to work no more than one or two non-consecutive shifts.

Volunteers Needed: DiverseCity Writing Series Reading

Thursday, June 25th through Sunday, June 28th, the Utah Arts Festival will be visiting Library Square and the SLCC Community Writing Center will become The Word Ecstatic. During this festival, we will be offering opportunities to take workshops, enter a writing competition, participate in a Poetry Slam or just enjoy readings from local authors and poets.

On Saturday, June 27th, members of the DiverseCity Writing Series are invited to participate in a public reading event from 7pm – 8pm in the SLCC Community Writing Center. Readings can be from the upcoming or previous editions of sine cera, or anything you have written while participating with the DWS.

If you are interested in reading, please contact the DiverseCity Writing Series Coordinator at cwc@slcc.edu. All volunteers will receive a pass to the Utah Arts Festival.

sine cera: Reading and Book Release!

On Wednesday, June 10th, several writers from the DiverseCity Writing Series will participate in a reading of sine cera: What I Think People Think About, an anthology of writing produced through these open writing groups. sine cera began in 2003 as a way to showcase writing from the DiverseCity Writing Series, and every six months the SLCC Community Writing Center publishes a new edition of sine cera, and hosts a public reading and book release event to celebrate participants' work.



You are cordially invited to the next reading and book release of sine cera. This event will happen 

Wednesday, June 10th 

from 7 PM – 8:30 PM 

in Salt Lake City’s Main Library Auditorium (210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111). A reception will immediately follow at the SLCC Community Writing Center.



This event is free to the public, and you are encouraged to invite family and friends. For more information, please call the SLCC Community Writing Center at 801.957.4992.

To hear readings from our previous edition of sine cera go to kcpw.org/article/7087.

Volunteers Needed: Arts Festival, Iron Pen

Also during the Utah Arts Festival, on Friday, June 26th, from 8pm – 9pm the CWC will be judging the Wasatch Iron Pen writing contest. 9 judges are needed 7 judges are needed. If you are interested in judging, please contact the DiverseCity Writing Series Coordinator at cwc@slcc.edu.

Volunteers Needed: Utah Arts Festival

Thursday, June 25th through Sunday, June 28th, the Utah Arts Festival will be visiting Library Square. During this time, the SLCC Community Writing Center will become The Word Ecstatic—encompassing a variety of literary arts programs and events at the Festival. We will be offering opportunities to take workshops, enter a writing competition, participate in a Poetry Slam or just enjoy readings from local authors and poets.



We will be in need of a band of volunteers to help keep everything running smoothly. Volunteers will assist in answering questions about the SLCC Community Writing Center, signing up individuals interested in joining any of our programs, providing information regarding The Word Ecstatic events, and generally assisting the crowd. Volunteers for this event will be needed during a variety of shifts. For shift details visit the CWC Volunteer Blog at http://cwcvolunteers.blogspot.com/2009/04/volunteers-needed-utah-arts-festival.html.



If you are interested in volunteering, passes for the week will be provided, but are quickly running out. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at cwc@slcc.edu with the dates and times you are interested in assisting. All volunteers are asked to work no more than one or two non-consecutive shifts.

Art Festival Volunteer Opportunities #2

Greetings CWC Volunteers, here is another volunteer opportunity for the Arts Festival taking place June 25th - 28th.

Each year at the Arts Festival, the CWC hosts the Iron Pen writing contest, and we are in need of 9 judges. Thus far we have two confirmed, leaving just 7 spots open.

The Iron Pen is a 24 hour writing contest for adults and young adults. Friday the 26th at 5PM, writers will receive the prompt and will have until exactly 5PM Thursday to submit their work.

Writers can submit pieces to one of three categories (Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry) or submit to all three in what is called the Ultra Iron Pen.

We need 9 judges total, 3 per category. If you are interested in judging or would like more information, contact me, Christina, at the CWC. And of course, let your group members know about the contest!

Volunteer Needed: Workshop Facilitator—Tasteful Narratives: Food Writing

Wednesdays, May 20th and 27th from 6pm to 8pm, the SLCC Community Writing Center will offer a food writing workshop: Tasteful Narratives. In this workshop, participants will write about a beautiful and simple necessity: food. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a chef, writer or just a good eater, food has metaphorical and transformative qualities.

This workshop needs a facilitator, someone willing to share food history and heritage, recipes and anecdotes, and help writers find inspiration and creativity in the process. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at cwc@slcc.edu.

Save the Date: Utah Arts Festival

Thursday, June 25th through Sunday, June 28th, the Utah Arts Festival will be visiting Library Square. During this time, the SLCC Community Writing Center will become The Word Ecstatic—encompassing a variety of literary arts programs and events at the Festival. We will be offering a variety of opportunities to take workshops, enter a writing competition, participate in a Poetry Slam or just enjoy readings from local authors and poets.

We will be in need of a band of volunteers to help keep everything running smoothly. Volunteers will assist in answering questions about the SLCC Community Writing Center, signing up individuals interested in joining any of our programs, providing information regarding Word Ecstatic events, and generally assisting the crowd. If you are interested in volunteering, mark your calendars now. In the weeks to come we will be making an official call and scheduling an Arts Fest orientation date, so watch this blog for details as they become available.

Renew America Together

Yesterday the SLCC Community Writing Center took part in the National Day of Service, celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Answering the challenge of President Obama to help “Renew America Together,” volunteers attended a one-hour orientation to familiarize themselves with the methods used by the CWC to support, motivate and educate people of all abilities and educational backgrounds who want to use writing for practical needs, civic engagement and personal expression. These volunteers are now contacting non-profit organizations, government agencies, businesses and educational institutions in an effort to create ongoing Writing Partnerships.

Volunteers are encouraged to let each other know who they have contacted over the Inauguration week, and how their meetings went. You may get a chance to read about these meetings in the comments section below.

All together, after two orientation sessions, over 20 volunteers took the opportunity to participate in the Renew America Together: Writing for Empowerment event. Many of the volunteers will be continuing their service to the community, becoming trained volunteers in the CWC Writing Coaching and DiverseCity Writing Series programs.

If you were unable to participate in Renew America Together with the CWC, you can still help us continue to meet this challenge. If you have been a volunteer, are currently a volunteer, or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the SLCC Community Writing Center at 801.957.4992 to take part in developing ongoing Writing Partnerships in the Salt Lake community.

If you are interested in becoming an ongoing volunteer, the next Volunteer Training will take place on Saturday, January 31 from 12 – 3:30 pm. For more information or to RSVP, contact the SLCC Community Writing Center Volunteer Coordinator at 801.957.4992 or jeremy.remy@slcc.edu.

Writing for Empowerment

In 1994, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into a national day of community service to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others. As a tribute to that legacy and the very real needs of our nation, the President-elect and Vice President-elect launched "Renew America Together," organizing effort on the eve of their Inauguration to engage Americans in service. This national day of service will fall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009. Never has it been more important to come together in shared purpose to tackle the common challenges we face, and President-elect Obama is calling on all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to our communities.

In response to this call, the SLCC Community Writing Center is asking for volunteers to rise to the challenge, and assist in bringing the message that "Everyone Can Write" to the Salt Lake community.

Volunteers are asked to attend a one-hour Day of Service orientation:

Monday, January 19, 2009
Noon to 1 PM
at the SLCC Community Writing Center

The orientation will familiarize volunteers with the methods used by the CWC to support, motivate and educate people of all abilities and educational backgrounds who want to use writing for practical needs, civic engagement and personal expression. Volunteers will also be provided with a list of non-profit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions to contact over the Inauguration week. These contacts will be used in an effort to create ongoing Writing Partnerships to empower these organizations' clients, staff, and volunteers through workshops and individual consulting.

We are asking for your participation in meeting this challenge. If you have been a volunteer, are currently a volunteer, or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the SLCC Community Writing Center to RSVP for this event.

RSVP online at http://www.usaservice.org/page/event/detail/4vcrz#rsvp

For more information, or to RSVP over the phone, contact the SLCC Community Writing Center Volunteer Coordinator at 801.957.4992 or jeremy.remy@slcc.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities: Writing Coaching

The SLCC Community Writing Center is continually in need of volunteer Writing Coaches. Writing coaches provide 25-minute one-on-one collaborative writing assistance for all types of writing, and all levels of writer. Writing coaches are immediately needed at the following locations:

Bingham Creek Library
4834 W 9000 S
Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
(One coach needed)

Hunter Library
4740 W 4100 S
Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
(Two coaches needed)

Sorenson Unity Center
1383 S 900 W
Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
(One coach needed)

If you or someone you know is not yet a volunteer, we would love to meet and discuss this volunteer opportunity, or schedule your attendance for the next volunteer orientation and training. Please contact the Writing Coaching Coordinator to express your interest, or for more information, at andrea.malouf@slcc.edu or 801.957.4992.

Volunteer Opportunities: DiverseCity Writing Series Mentor

The SLCC Community Writing Center is continually in need of volunteer Writing Mentors. Writing mentors facilitate on-going writing groups throughout the Salt Lake valley, assist in the development of the DiverseCity Writing Series anthology--sine cera, and participate in public readings for all types of writing, and all levels of writer.

Writing Mentors are immediately needed for the following location:

The City Library Group
Salt Lake City's Main Library
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
(1 volunteer needed)

GLBT Group
SLCC Community Writing Center
Dates & times TBD
(1-2 volunteers needed)

Literacy Action Center
The Literacy Action Center
Call for dates & times
(2-3 volunteers needed)

If you or someone you know is not yet a volunteer, we would love to meet and discuss this volunteer opportunity, or schedule your attendance for the next volunteer orientation and training. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator to express your interest, or for more information, at jeremy.remy@slcc.edu or 801.957.4992.

Volunteer Training Dates

The SLCC Community Writing Center has several volunteer opportunities available. If you or someone you know is not yet a volunteer, we would love to meet and discuss current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Our next volunteer orientation and training day will be:

Monday, November 10th
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Following this orientation, we will schedule a time for training in the specific program each individual would like to volunteer with.

Space is limited. So, if you or someone you know is interested in attending, please contact the SLCC Community Writing Center at cwc@slcc.edu or 801.957.4992 to RSVP for the event. If you are unable to attend, please contact us to schedule a time for an independent training.

Volunteer Opportunities: Haiku Event

The SLCC Community Writing Center will be having a Haiku Event fundraiser on Thursday, October 2nd, and we are still in need of volunteers. Volunteers will assist in answering questions about the SLCC Community Writing Center, help to set up the location and work to ensure the fundraiser is a success.

The SLCC Community Writing Center’s Haiku Event will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 6:30 PM, at the Art Barn at Reservoir Park--54 South Finch Lane (1325 East), Salt Lake City.

For more information about this event, and a list of haiku packages, visit the SLCC Community Writing Center website at http://www.slcc.edu/cwc/upcomingevents/index.asp#Haiku_Fundraiser. If you are interested in volunteering for the CWC at the Haiku Event, please write to the Volunteer Coordinator at jeremy.remy@slcc.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities: Salt Lake People's Market

The SLCC Community Writing Center will be participating in the Salt Lake City People's Market on Sunday, September 14th and Sunday, October 12th, and we are still in need of volunteers. Volunteers will assist in answering questions about the SLCC Community Writing Center, and sign up individuals interested in joining any of our programs.

The Salt Lake City People's Market takes place every Sunday through October 26th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the International Peace Gardens--1000 South 900 West, Salt Lake City.

If you are interested in volunteering for the CWC at the People's Market, please write to the Volunteer Coordinator at jeremy.remy@slcc.edu.