Stories of Service: expressions of interest
Stories of Service: expressions of interest
Stories of Service: a digital storytelling project
Get ready to celebrate a hundred years of Vinnies (Canberra Goulburn)! This project is for Vinnies members, volunteers and staff with the purpose of capturing your unique Vinnie’s story.
- What would you like to say about working or volunteering with Vinnies in Canberra/Goulburn?
- Do you remember an important moment that captures the essence of your work with Vinnies?
- How did you start with Vinnies and what has your journey been since then?
- Do you think you’ve made a difference?
- How do you cope with emergencies and tough times?
If these questions have sparked any ideas then we invite you to express your interest in participating in Stories of Service: a digital storytelling project.
About the project
By working collaboratively in a storytelling group we want to create a piece of social history that is truly based on the people behind Vinnies, that captures diverse and authentic voices, and celebrates a centenary of wonderful work that will inspire Vinnies into the future.
We’re looking for ten people from across the Vinnies Canberra/Gouburn community to join a supported multi-week workshop process producing your own short film that shares your Vinnies’ joys, moments, challenges, and reflections. We’re looking for diversity in the group to include members, volunteers, staff, and a broad demographic.
No prior film-making experience is required, and the workshops are also suitable for people with some video-making or digital media background. They’re fun, supportive and professional!. All you need is a willingness to learn new skills, an interest in sharing your Vinnies’ journey and a desire to contribute to the social history of this wonderful organisation as it celebrates a big birthday in 2025.
The workshops are FREE for participants.
The project will be led by Jenni Savigny of Gen S Stories, and supported by professional PhotoAccess photographers, videographers and a sound engineer. Workshops run over six four-hour sessions. There will be a pre-workshop information session at the Rheinberger Centre on Wednesday 23 November, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm, and we’ll confirm your place in the project after this session. Your films will be celebrated on the big screen at a public launch as part of the centenary celebrations. Please see our past digital storytelling projects here to get a sense for what you will create.
If you’d like to join this amazing project please complete the form below, telling us a bit about yourself and why you would like to take part.
Further questions? Please email PhotoAccess on [email protected] or phone us on 02 – 6295 7810 during office hours (Tues – Fri, 10am – 4pm). Alternatively speak to John Feint from Vinnies by phone (0423 812 249) or by email ([email protected])
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