Deadline: 10 November 2023
The Empathy Squad Program trains and equips youth to generate empathy-building dialogue through the collection of stories via interviews and the creation of podcast pieces.
As a participant, you will:
- 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.
Program Expectations
- Have a laptop available to you on which you can download and install: Slack (Mac OS / Windows OS), Descript (find system requirements here), Google Chrome, Zoom;
- Attend scheduled Zoom sessions that consist of live demonstrations, instructional videos and feedback sharing from facilitators, Guest Artists and peers;
- Apply learning 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Empathy Squad program is funded by the Canada Service Corps, under Leaders Today, and is therefore open to individuals who are:
- aged 18 to 30 years; and
- living in Canada.
For more information, visit Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
