Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Training Audio Storytellers and Podcast Creators
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Training Audio Storytellers and Podcast Creators |
| Date Posted: | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 |
| Organization Name: | FIXT POINT Arts & Media |
| Organization Contact: |
Meryl Ochoa 5192742322 empathysquad@fixtpoint.com |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
***Application Deadline Extended to December 8, 2022*** Join over 100 youth volunteers who have completed the Empathy Squad and used podcasting to engage and amplify the voices of their communities across Canada! Oral storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, makes information more accessible, and helps us understand the ties that bind us. Oral history nuances the stories of the past and present, helps us understand how communities experience history, and allows us to learn together on the path towards a shared future. Amplify voices, centre overlooked stories, and celebrate the unsung heroes in your community. You'll have the chance to collect stories, learn podcasting skills, meet new people from different walks of life, and collaborate with future leaders across the country. Come spark change, one story at a time. As a participant, you too can: ✅ Acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio stories - interviewing and recording techniques, narrative shaping, and audio-editing. ✅ 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. Other program details: * Meet and learn from our guest artists: Industry professionals who will come and talk about their work process and help you in yours! * Internet stipend: each member receives internet stipend for attending our Zoom sessions. * Provided meals: For selected longer Zoom sessions, food vouchers for delivery apps will be provided. |
| Type of Organization: | Arts and Culture |
| More Info Link: | https://www.fixtpoint.com/ |
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Program Expectations: 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. Cohorts 13 & 14 will run January to March 2023. Approximately 12 hours a week of commitment for 12 weeks total. The training program is virtual, and open to applicants across Canada. See full program schedule at https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply Deadline to apply: December 8, 2022 Fill out our application Form: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply |
| Sample Tasks: | Interview members of the community, edit interviews and create a podcast piece featuring multiple voices, attend and participate in training sessions over Zoom. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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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 Monday, March 6, 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 through which you will learn side-by-side your peers and from facilitators and industry professionals from all over Canada! |