Can you join our NC Pride Speakers Bureau?

In the past we have had a somewhat ad hoc approach to finding community speakers and panelists for events, school classes, non-profits, businesses, faith groups, and more. We often call on those who have been reliable volunteers in the past. We frequently turn down requests because we can’t find anyone. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to Educate.

To be better prepared for future speaking opportunities – that do so much to raise awareness and visibility for our community – we have created a Speakers Bureau to have a ready pool of volunteers we can quickly call on to help us. We are assembling a diverse group of volunteers, representing all that we are in the LGBTQ+ Rainbow, to be able to ensure representation: from youth to elders, gay parents, allies, and more. Speakers are mostly needed to share your personal story, answer questions from your own life experience, be an advocate for our community and how we can continue to gain acceptance and support. We can help you get comfortable with doing this if you need it.

Can you help us out? Please complete our volunteer form and check the drop down box for “Speakers Bureau”.

Want to learn more or have questions? Please email rick@nevadacountypride.org.

Are you looking for a speaker for your organization?

Are you part of a local business or organization who would like to have an LGBTQ+ speaker or panel? Our beautiful Nevada County is home to a diverse community of LGBTQ+ members. From Alta Sierra to Truckee, we number from 5 to 7% in our county of 100,000 people.  We range in age from grade school to senior citizens. We are parents, children, siblings, and friends.  To many  of you, our community is mostly invisible. But no doubt you have met us - in organizations you are involved in, restaurants or coffee shops, schools, stores that you shop at and other places. Some of you may have never had an opportunity to get to know this community better. The purpose of our speakers bureau is to do that for you. Community members from Nevada County Pride’s Speakers Bureau are available to speak on topics of interest to your group and to answer all your questions in an informal setting. Prior topics include: growing up gay in Nevada County, why and how to use pronouns and how to be an ally, among other topics.

Want to learn more or have questions? Please email rick@nevadacountypride.org.