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WHAT IS THE SPEAKERS BUREAU?

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The PFLAG Speaker’s Bureau offers complimentary educational presentations and panel discussions for schools, government departments, and corporate environments throughout the Long Beach and greater Orange County areas. Our mission is to foster empathy and awareness by sharing diverse, real-world LGBTQ+ perspectives and personal journeys.

 

Typically lasting one hour, these sessions feature a diverse panel—which may include parents of LGBTQ+ youth, transgender, gay, lesbian, and nonbinary individuals—who begin with a brief personal introduction tailored to the audience. The remainder of the presentation is dedicated to an open Q&A session, creating a safe space for attendees to ask the sensitive or uncomfortable questions they might not otherwise feel free to explore, ultimately driving towards genuine education and mutual understanding.

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WHAT IS A PANEL LIKE?

 Overview: 

  • Service Area: Provides speakers and panels to schools, churches and businesses throughout Orange County and Long Beach.

  • Engagement Duration: Typically lasts between 1 and 3 hours.

  • Panel Composition: Includes a diverse range of identities and experiences, such as parents of LGBTQ+ children, transgender individuals, gay men, lesbians, and nonbinary individuals.

  • Structure of Engagement:

    • Brief Life Stories: Each speaker provides a 3-10 minute background covering their coming-out story, involvement with PFLAG, and/or the LGBTQ+ community.

    • Q&A Session: The majority of the time is dedicated to an open dialogue with the audience.

  • Engagement Policy: Candid conversations are encouraged. â€‹

    • Candid, Respectful Dialogue: The Speakers Bureau is a judgment-free zone. We welcome questions asked with a sincere desire to learn, even if you aren’t sure of the "right" way to phrase them. Whether you are curious about terminology, personal journeys, or how to be a better ally, we are here to provide honest, lived experience perspectives -- as long as they are asked in good faith.

    • Please note that while we provide clinical depth for specialized academic or healthcare settings, we maintain a policy of non-sexually explicit content for general audiences.

    • Safe for Everyone: To protect our volunteer speakers, we reserve the space for education and empathy rather than debate or derogatory language.

  • Cost: Free of charge.

    • While there is no fee for our presentations, we welcome voluntary donations to help sustain our educational programs.

HOW DO I BECOME A SPEAKER?

Interested in Becoming a Speaker?

 

Benefits & Requirements:

  • Community Impact: A rewarding opportunity to give back by educating students, parents, businesses, and community organizations about the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Eligibility:

    • Must be an active member to participate and maintain ongoing involvement.

    • Presenters under 18 years old need to be accompanied by their parent. 

  • Training: Full training is provided to all new panelists.

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