Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Audio Storytelling and Podcasting Training (Winter 2024)
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Audio Storytelling and Podcasting Training (Winter 2024) |
| Date Posted: | Monday, June 5, 2023 |
| Organization Name: | FIXT POINT Arts & Media |
| Organization Contact: |
Meryl Ochoa 5192742322 empathysquad@fixtpoint.com |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
Participating volunteers will: ✅ Acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio stories: interviewing and recording techniques, audio-editing, narrative shaping, and sound design; ✅ Volunteer in service of your community, learn about what’s important to them through active listening and help foster empathy for their lived experiences; ✅ Experience hands-on learning alongside fellow future leaders and from industry professionals across the country. The program is delivered completely virtually and provides opportunities for developing skills and artistic practice to capture and preserve community stories to be shared with present and future generations, as well as opportunities for improving your communication and self-expression skills! |
| Type of Organization: | Arts and Culture |
| More Info Link: | https://www.fixtpoint.com/ |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
Volunteers will be expected to: -Have access to strong internet connection and a laptop available on which you can download and install a list of applications (to be provided); -Attend scheduled Zoom sessions that consist of live demonstrations, instructional videos and feedback sharing from facilitators, Guest Artists and peers; -Apply learnings by conducting interviews, using audio recording equipment, and completing assignments using audio-editing software, Descript; -Engage with facilitators and peers using program communication platforms (Slack, Zoom, provided Empathy Squad email address); -Commit 10-12 hours a week, including scheduled Zoom sessions and work in your own time. Interested volunteer are asked to fill out an application form here: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply NOTE: Applications for Cohorts 15 & 16 are now closed. Cohorts 17 & 18 will run simultaneously from January to March 2024. Applications for Cohorts 17 & 18 will remain open until further notice! Volunteers will participate in the training component via Zoom, and apply learnings by engaging with community members via interviews, completing work in own time towards producing an audio piece using the interviews gathered, and engaging with peers, facilitators and guest artists during facilitated conversations. |
| Sample Tasks: | Recording audio interviews with community members; using audio-editing software to put together podcast piece; engage in Zoom session containing live demonstrations, video training, speaking with guest artists; presenting created podcast piece to an audience. |
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| Seasonal: | Winter Months Only |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | Yes |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Short Term (less than 3 months) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: |
Expired Friday, November 17, 2023
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| Skills / Experience: | The Empathy Squad is designed for individuals with varying backgrounds and prior experience in interviewing, audio recording, audio editing, narrative shaping, and podcast creation. This program will equip you with these skills as you will learn side-by-side your peers and from facilitators and industry professionals from all over Canada! |