It Gets Better UK exists to tell LGBTQ+ stories of hope, and to inspire and empower young LGBTQ+ people, to combat the high levels of self-harm and suicide in LGBT+ youth.
Our South West team will be at Bristol Pride this year - 11am-6pm at Durdham Down on Saturday 12 July. Join us for a half day or full day.
At Pride, we share positive stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage attendees to share their story, message to their younger self, or message of support. The conversations we have are uplifting and often emotional. Here’s last year’s highlights reel!
What will I be doing?
• Help set up and tidy up stand at beginning/end of event.
• Welcome people to the stall, invite them to learn about stories from others in the community, and share their own stories.
• Engage event participants in positive messaging opportunities and story-collecting via our
whiteboards: “a message to my younger self”.
• Get photo consent from participants so that we can share their messages on our platforms.
• Help produce video messages, recording participants' stories of hope.
• Signpost people to our resources and how we can support them.
• Listen to stall attendees’ stories with warmth and respect.
What skills / experience do I need?
• A personable and friendly manner
• Confidence in crowds, speaking to strangers and members of the public
• Sensitivity to, awareness of LGBTQ+ issues.