Human Library Canberra Book recruitment

Human Library Canberra draws from a global initiative aimed at challenging stereotypes and encouraging open dialogue. In this unique library, people are the “books” sharing their personal stories with "readers". As a Human Book your position will be to provide members of the public with the opportunity to sit down one-on-one, engage and connect. Your story will be a genuine conversation with the reader, with the support of our library volunteers who will facilitate a respectful and safe environment. 

Human Library Canberra is now seeking to recruit 'books'. We will later be recruiting for library volunteers before finally launching the event tickets for 'readers'. 

Your application to be a human book will be considered, please state your story topic at the checkout questions. To ensure all books will fit in the library we will firstly call and then interview for suitability. 

Position requirement:

1. As some stories can be sensitive topics, you must be aware and comfortable with disclosing this information and possible details when questioned during the event.
2. You agree to share your story as a Human Book and understand that your story will be shared with readers during Human Library events. 
3. Prepare your story and have a blurb ready for publishing.
4. Attend training sessions as required and orientation prior to event. *Dates February 14th or 15th, February 28th or March 1st, March 14th or 15th. 
5. Be available on March 29th for the Canberra Human Library event. 
6. Consent to being photographed at the event and for these photographs to be used in Communities at Work media and promotional materials. 
7. Engage with “readers” from the local community about your chosen topic, to foster understanding, not to convince. 
8. Participants will be required to confirm that they are 18 years or older, as some book topics might be of a sensitive nature. 
9. Complete post session evaluations and exit surveys.
   

For any further information please email communitydevelopment@commsatwork.org