This event is organized by Storytelling Solutions of America and sponsored by Speaks 2 Inspire.
This workshop is for:
- Youth (11 to 18 years old)
- Parents and guardians
- Teachers and school staff
- Youth advocates
Event Description:
Does your story matter? Yes, it does! This workshop is designed to teach youth the power of storytelling, self-advocacy, and strategies for accessing and utilizing mental health support.
Attendees will learn:
- the importance of owning your story
- the importance of utilizing mental health support
- how to improve self-advocacy through public speaking
VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
- Set up and breakdown.
- Check-in (registration) Table.
- Welcoming and greeting attendees (Entrance and parking lot)
- Walk around and make people feel welcome
- Bathroom and facility check
- Time tracking
- Putting together name tags
- Answering general questions from attendees throughout the event
- Managing distractions (doors opening and closing)
- Supporting the speakers
- Microphone running during the event
- Packaging up and displaying the raffle gifts.
About SSOA: Storytelling Solutions of America is a nonprofit organization serving as a launching pad for teaching youth to share their story and access mental health care through the art and skill of public speaking.
Learn more about SSOA: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingsolutions
Contact us: storytellingsolutionsofamerica@gmail.com
