FACILITATOR TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
In-Person Component: November 9 - 11, 2026

The Goal: This project is designed to build capacity for participatory, first-person storytelling within community-serving organizations working toward systems change. We are especially interested in programs that serve communities whose well-being is shaped by inequities in access to employment, education, healthcare, immigration systems, and the impacts of climate change.

This training is designed for people who:

  • Have completed a StoryCenter digital storytelling workshop

  • Are committed to facilitating storytelling processes that foster narrative agency, strengthen connection and solidarity, and support community wellness

  • Have experience with teaching or facilitation

  • Are comfortable using technology

  • Are affiliated with an organization that will support the implementation of a digital storytelling workshop (a letter of support will be required)

What the program includes (9 months):

  • Two to three virtual orientation sessions to build relationships and prepare together

  • A mandatory four-day, in-person training in Oakland, CA (likely the week of November 9, 2026)

  • Six  virtual sessions to provide ongoing support and community as you bring storytelling into your organization

  • Four hours dedicated one-on-one time with StoryCenter staff for supporting workshop implementation

Application Requirements

We are currently gauging interest in this opportunity. If this program aligns with your work, we invite you to complete this brief interest form. We’ll follow up with additional details for those who express interest. We'll admit no more than two people per organization to this small-group training.

A letter of support from your community organization stating that they will support the implementation of a digital storytelling workshop.

Complete application.

(Transfer the questions to a google form)

Name/contact info

Address

Application questions: How would you like digital storytelling to impact your organization and the people participating in your workshop?

Tell us about your collaboration or work history with your organization.