Get Involved! Sponsors Past Sponsors
The Tale Spinners Local Events Stories & Links
Here's the information that will help you become a part of the La Crosse Storytelling Festival!
When:
Friday, September 5 - 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. shifts available
Saturday, September 6 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. shifts available
Sunday, September 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon shifts available
* Mandatory volunteer orientation on Thursday, September 4th*
What will I do?
You will volunteer for a 3-hour shift. Duties include: ticket-taking, serving food and beverages, working in the children's area, decorating the grounds, setting up the site, selling crafts, taking photos, assisting storytellers and musicians, and maintenance of grounds.
Benefits:
For each shift you work you get a half-day free admission to the Festival ;
Meet national and local storytellers and artists ;
Work with community people of all ages ; and
Serve a non-profit organization and event .
1. Become a member of the Festival Planning Committee
The committee meets once a month year-round, but many duties can be done from home and/or electronically. We always need people to help distribute flyers, to address brochures, to make contacts with local media, etc. If you are interested, contact sara.slayton@gmail.com
2. Become an advocate for storytelling in your circle of influence. We can give you information to share with other volunteer, civic, and community organizations to which you belong. Let us know what you need at: sara.slayton@gmail.com
3. Hire a storyteller for your next event. Our local professional tellers have experience telling to large and small groups from all walks of life. We can (and have) told at business meetings, organization meetings, Red Hat Societies, Church events, health organizations, at all levels of education (preK - Higher Ed), festivals, dinners, holiday celebrations, library programs, etc.
Contact: sara.slayton@gmail.com
Become a part of the Bluff Country Tale Spinners!
During BCTS guild meetings announcements are made about current local, state, regional, and national storytelling events and there is a brief time used for guild business. However, most of the time is spent sharing stories. Beginner through advanced tellers share stories and receive feedback from Guild members. Storytellers do not have to be professional, they only need to have a love of stories. Shared stories come from personal experience, folklore, legends, history and numerous other sources. Story listeners are always welcome!
BCTS Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month,
from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at
Grounded Specialty Coffee
308 Main Street
LaCrosse, Wisconsin