Change the lives of children living in temporary housing facilities in the Builders of the New World Program!
Builders of the New World (BNW), now in its 29th year, brings together professionals across all industries to provide a safe creative haven of stability for NYC children residing in temporary housing facilities.
Bring your heart and commitment to mentor children in our award-winning theatre and education after-school program that has served over 2,500 homeless children and their families, and partnered with over 20 housing facilities, since 1995!
Our program helps at-risk students express their voice, see beyond their current circumstances, and envision a positive future. And they need you to reach their full potential!
Our 6 month program includes 10 weeks of life-changing creative classes for the children taught by ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder Thurman E. Scott, family-style meals we enjoy together at each session, holiday classes, and a final performance for the community.
ATW’s Mentorship program provides you and your colleagues (either as a team or individuals) with the opportunity to work as a team to support and nurture 7 – 13 year old children in a safe, creative environment. Our program will enable you to serve the community while growing and gaining new skills and insights–enhance team building, improve inter-group communication skills, address diversity issues with compassion and expansive thinking, and develop creative expression through a deeply rewarding shared experience.
How to Become a BNW Mentor:
Dedicate your time, passion, and expertise to help us serve children in need!
- Each potential Mentor will attend an Info and Interview Session after completing the Individual Mentor Application. To apply as a team, please provide initial information through our Corporate Inquiry Form.
- Participate in creative training sessions with ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder
- Mentor the children at the holiday class and / or during weekly Spring classes at ATW.
- Mentors use their professional expertise as part of a production team:
- Event planning
- Production
- Writing
- In-Kind donations
- Outreach – Social Media, PR
- Food Donations
- Videography & Photography
- Graphics
- Fundraising
- Administration
- Team actions take place every week
Your employees can become members of our diverse, creative and talented BNW community!
Two Mentor Admission Periods:
- September / December (Winter Holiday Class)
- January / February (Spring Program)
Click here to see all upcoming Program dates.
