Builders of the New World (BNW), now in its 30th 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 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.
