(MR3) Youth Volunteer Training: LGBTQ Equity

Join Mazamas and Bridge 13 for an LGBTQ equity training. Participants of this workshop will walk away with a foundation of both knowledge and skills to respectfully and directly engage with topics pertaining to LGBTQ equity.

Must register to attend. Register here. Questions? molly@mazamas.org.

About the program:

Bridge 13 community education training is designed to address root causes of discrimination impacting the LGBTQ+  community and to create affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ people of all ages. The Bridge 13 curriculum is broad in scope and covers topics related to sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, and gender expression. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the barriers that individuals face and take away tangible skills to create more accessible spaces.

About the presenter:

Seth Johnstone is the LGBTQ Education Specialist for the Bridge 13 Community Education Project at SMYRC (Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center). In addition to facilitating trainings and workshops, Seth holds a staff role at SMYRC’s resource center, working with and being inspired by queer and trans young people. Seth believes deeply in the role that community education can play in motivating people into action, awakening empathy, building alliances, and developing robust and accessible resources.