Speaker Trainings
SpeakOUT trains speakers to effectively use our proven format of telling stories and answering questions to break down stereotypes and misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community. Our speaker trainings offer youth and adults an intensive preparation for conducting SpeakOUT engagements. SpeakOUT educates our own volunteer speakers at our trainings and also invites other organizations to send their members to be trained. In the past, SpeakOUT has trained members of PFLAG, the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (BAGLY), Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), and many other area organizations.
In our dynamic, interactive, and fun trainings, novice and veteran speakers will learn and practice valuable skills, including:
Setting the right tone
Shaping and telling your story
Handling questions effectively
Dealing with difficult people
Overcoming fear
Working with your co-speaker
SpeakOUT also offers trainings to organizations and can tailor workshops or trainings to address each organization’s particular needs and subject matter. All speakers are guided by a Code of Conduct while interacting with the community as a SpeakOUT volunteer.
SpeakOUT’s Speaker Training
Join us for our next speaker training in the spring. The training is an empowering day of skill building in a queer-positive space. Learn to tell your story and hear others share theirs!
The next date and details will be posted here once they are confirmed.
Registration: In-Person Standard: $75; students & seniors: $35
Sliding scale, group discounts, and scholarships available. Do not let the cost keep you from participating. Email info@SpeakOUTBoston.org to find out more about the training.
To Register, we will post a link here once registration is open. You must pre-register for the training. You’ll receive full instructions about the location and training after your register.
Want to learn more about being a speaker? Email info@speakoutboston.org.