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COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING
Held every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30, students will utilize the popular tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to guide a group of students through the process of storytelling in a collaborative game of improvised adventure. We will use techniques from literature and the visual and performing arts to weave together an imaginary world in which to tell new stories. We will collaborate on a map of the world and each student will flesh out a corner that they call home. Students will learn how maps are made by understanding geography and cartographic elements. From this world, each student will bring forth a character based on the environments and cultural customs they choose. Students will spend time writing backstories, and personal motivations and defining the visual look and style of their characters. Once the game begins, students will embody their characters, utilizing improvisation and acting, while venturing forth to confront challenges, have fun, and achieve greatness.
2025 Spring Instructor Contract Contractor Name: Elizabeth Linkous Address:_______________________ City: _________State : ________ Zip: _____________ Phone: _____________________ Email: __________________________ Hourly Fee: $35 per hour Program(s) Instructing: Blue Ridge Strings Contractor Responsibilities: Contractor shall provide instruction for an educational course as an independent contractor for the duration of 12 weeks for the Spring semester, as well as participate/attend meetings,showcases, performances, and events. Contractor must submit to a certified background check and must have current CPR/First Aid Certification through an approved organization. Class Cancellation Policy: Due to the bus transportation provided, the JBC calendar follows the local public schools systems calendar in regard to holidays, teacher work days, and so on. In cases of inclement weather, after school programs at The June Bug Center (JBC) follow Floyd County Public System closing policy and will not hold programs. Liability Release: Contractor agrees to hold JBC and its board, staff, and volunteers free from any liability in the event of theft, accident, or injury to self or personal belongings while at the JBC. Photo/Video Release: Contractor agrees that the JBC has permission to use any photographs or videos taken of Contractor and/or Contractor’s work for press releases, class promotion, and other JBC uses. Covid/Illness Policy: Independent contractor agrees to follow and enforce JBC Covid and Illness Policies. JBC is currently following CDC and health department guidelines. Please see the JBC handbook for our illness policy. Payment Policy: The Request for Payment is submitted by the Program Coordinator (PC) after completion of the class. JBC prepares checks bi-monthly. *Instructors may only work the hours scheduled to work by the JBC. Instructors may not go over their allotted hours or work additional hours unless given written permission from JBC administration. The Contractor is responsible for signing in during their shift so the Executive Director can calculate their paid hours. Conflict of Interest: Instructor agrees to disclose any current and avoid future potential conflicts of commitments/interests. Conflicts of interest exist when a instructor/director or staff member’s external relationships or activities have the possibility (either in actuality or in appearance) of interfering or competing with the JBC’s and it’s programs missions, or with that individual’s ability or willingness to perform the full range of responsibilities associated with his/her position. Instructor/Contractor Signature: _____________________________________________________________ *Independent contractors are responsible to maintain their own insurance. *This contract can be terminated at any time if any of the above conditions are not met. Do Not Write Below line JBC office use ___________________________________________________________________________________ Option (1) # _______ hrs. @ $___________ per hour = $___________ Option (2) $__________ flat fee $_______________ Total payment ( Expense type: JAM Instruction ) Approved By: __________________________________________________ Date: ____________