Community Storytellers

Community Storytellers is an initiative aimed at enabling storytelling sessions for groups in need (like orphanages, children’s care homes, low-income educational spaces, community learning centers, and open libraries).

This opportunity is particularly suited for individuals who are retired, homemakers, students, or professionals with financial security, allowing them the freedom and emotional capacity to contribute to society. We focus on offering training and support to anyone who is passionate about storytelling to make a difference.

Applicants train alongside teachers, educators, and helping professionals from our regular learning workshops. After three months of weekly workshops, they begin volunteering with an organization in their city that welcomes their work. We offer some guidance in choosing organisation, establishing rapport and setting terms of engagement.

As part of their commitment, volunteers conduct storytelling sessions. These sessions include them being playful, telling stories and creating a space for children to express themselves through art forms (visual arts, drama, music, movement). The purpose is not to 'teach' these art forms, but to let children experience and enjoy them. 

Volunteers need to be intrinsically motivated for consistent work and reporting. We may connect with partner organisations from time to time to track progress. Volunteers are expected to offer these sessions on a voluntary basis (without charging a fee from children/organisations). Any material costs can be shared with the host organization based on mutual understanding.
 

Upon successfully volunteering, volunteers a genuine contribution in people's lives. Their efforts are recognized through certificates and occasional social media acknowledgments highlighting their contributions. They are encouraged to continue volunteering with giving guidance to new set of volunteers.