Like Writing? Like Creating? Like Kids?
The GAWC is looking for students from Wake Forest University
with creative minds, a knack for writing or speaking, and an interest in working with kids.
with creative minds, a knack for writing or speaking, and an interest in working with kids.
WHAT:
WHEN: August 10 - 17, 2019 Weekdays 8-4, Weekend hours vary WHERE: Carswell Hall, WFU Campus COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid position for individuals interested in learning about instructional communication and wanting to spend 1 week helping youth write. If desired and upon completion, writing assistants can opt to earn 1 COM credit hour of independent study. |
FAQs:
I plan to attend summer school or have a summer job, can I still be a Writing Assistant?
Yes! Camp is right after summer session 2, so it won't conflict. And, if you plan to have a job, most employers of past assistants have allowed them to have flexible hours for this one week. As long as you can be present for most of camp, we can work it out.
I'm not an English or Communication major. Can I still apply?
Yes! Even if you are majoring in Ice Skating, you can still apply to be a Writing Assistant. Creative people, devoted writers, and fun instructors can come from all different backgrounds.
Who do Writing Assistants help?
Each year, Writing Assistants work closely with the director to help 4th-6th graders with their written and oral communication skills. Camp is usually capped at 18 campers.
What does a Writing Assistant's day look like?
Laughing. Writing. Prompting. Teaching. Thinking. Playing. And sometimes serving as a walking thesaurus or a sitting stenographer.
When will this year's Writing Assistants be chosen?
On-campus interviews of select applicants will be conducted in early April. Decisions will be announced shortly thereafter.
How many Writing Assistants will be selected?
2-3
Is housing provided for Writing Assistants?
Housing is not provided. However, help finding temporary housing is available as needed. Fear not, you'll have a place to stay.
Yes! Camp is right after summer session 2, so it won't conflict. And, if you plan to have a job, most employers of past assistants have allowed them to have flexible hours for this one week. As long as you can be present for most of camp, we can work it out.
I'm not an English or Communication major. Can I still apply?
Yes! Even if you are majoring in Ice Skating, you can still apply to be a Writing Assistant. Creative people, devoted writers, and fun instructors can come from all different backgrounds.
Who do Writing Assistants help?
Each year, Writing Assistants work closely with the director to help 4th-6th graders with their written and oral communication skills. Camp is usually capped at 18 campers.
What does a Writing Assistant's day look like?
Laughing. Writing. Prompting. Teaching. Thinking. Playing. And sometimes serving as a walking thesaurus or a sitting stenographer.
When will this year's Writing Assistants be chosen?
On-campus interviews of select applicants will be conducted in early April. Decisions will be announced shortly thereafter.
How many Writing Assistants will be selected?
2-3
Is housing provided for Writing Assistants?
Housing is not provided. However, help finding temporary housing is available as needed. Fear not, you'll have a place to stay.
Looking for the Application?
Look no further. Here it is!
Return your application and resume in a single pdf file to:
Deadline:
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