Share Your Story
OPALGA currently visits about 10 college classrooms each year to provide education to students on LGBT life. Although some want more clinical presentations, the majority are interested in an individual experience and personal narrative. Because of the increasing demand, we would like to create a speaker’s bureau and complete a training this summer so we are prepared to hit the ground running in the fall.
We are looking for men, women and transgender individuals who are willing to share their story with anywhere from 8 to 80 students in a college classroom setting. Our training will include creating your narrative, what to share, class exercises and how to deal with difficult or sometimes offensive audience members. We will also have some scripted information for you to share as part of OPALGA’s outreach including information on the organization and our programs.
Sharing your story is a powerful way to connect theory with the real world. Many of these students remark that they have never met a gay person…even in the year 2007! The more diversity we can share about our community, the better.
If you would like more information or would like to sign up for the free training which has yet to be scheduled, please contact Susan at 708-386-3463 or email . We need you!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are in need of volunteers to help facilitate two of our drop in programs. TGIQ meets every Saturday night for LGBT adults 21 and over. RED is for les/bi/gay women ages 16-26, and we are looking for women to facilitate this program. The volunteer commitment includes attending a training session, completing a background check and application, and volunteering a minimum of one evening per month. If you are interested, or for more info, please contact Susan at 708-386-3463 or .
