VSL Blog

Introduction to Storytelling
Virtual Lab: Why story matters and how it can help you
10:30 am Feb. 2 & 1 pm Feb. 10 • Zoom

One thing is for certain: this has been a time to try new things. You and your organization have new voices to tell new stories, using tools that are new. So ...

Where Are We Going, Where Have We Been
Project Kitchen: Testing Storytelling Strategies and Tools in a Time of Social Distancing
July 23, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm • Zoom

One thing is for certain: this has been a time to try new things. You and your organization have new voices to tell new stories, using tools that are new. So ...

This is Our Story, This Is Our Story Now:
Pivoting to Tell the Story of Our Relevance in a Time of Profound Uncertainty
July 7, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm • Zoom

Lab Leaders will guide a conversation about how to pivot to telling the new story of your organization or the old story from a fresh angle that is relevant to this ...

Nonprofit Staff Story Circles:
Sharing Our Own Stories During this Time of Crisis
June 30, 10 am – 12 pm • Zoom

Story Circles are a way to share what we’re going through individually while also bearing witness to the experience of others. VT Story Lab has partnered with the Vermont Folklife Center ...

The Camera & the Pen: A Creative Storytelling Retreat for Nonprofits • July 18 – 19, 2019 • Grand Isle, VT

Join us for this two-day workshop, a rare opportunity to dig deep into the how, what and why of visual storytelling by focusing on the real-world skills needed for creating beautiful ...

Let’s Talk: An Intro to Audio Storytelling for Nonprofits • July 15, 2019, 1-4 pm • Burlington, VT

Learn the art and tech of audio storytelling for interviews, podcasts, social media and more. Practice recording short audio pieces and learn about options for editing and sharing your work. Discuss ...

Story + Telling: Start your Storytelling Toolkit! • June 7, 10 am – 1 pm • North Bennington, VT

This hands-on lab walks you through story development focusing on three key skills: identifying story, telling story, and showing story. You'll define your story, and learn how to tell it orally, ...

Video: The Best Tool In Your Social Toolbox • June 5, 2019, 5-8 pm • Burlington, VT

Learn the why, how, and best practices for getting your story to your ideal audience through short videos and animations. Presenters will share examples, best practices, affordable tools, and provide time ...