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True Stories. Youth voices. Interested in becoming one of our volunteer story coaches? You can apply online at storyworksak.org. To learn more, send us a message!

As a volunteer story coach you will listen to a small group of 3-4 students each share a 5-minute, true, first person story. You --and the other students in the small group-- will then ask clarifying questions and offer feedback for each storyteller. Note: You do not need to be a storyteller to do this. You only need to love listening to stories. Want to be involved but find yourself thinking: "H

ow on earth would I know what to do?" The wonderful staff at the Alaska Teen Media Institute lead an hour long training for volunteers. Volunteer Qualifications:
Qualified volunteers will demonstrate an ability to listen thoughtfully and respond appropriately to student stories, will be prepared to follow all of the Anchorage School District Adult Student Boundary Protocols, and will allow Story Works Alaska to conduct a background check. Interested new volunteers' will be cleared to work with students pending background check and demonstration of qualifications at Story Works orientation/training.

03/05/2025

Story Works fundraiser went amazing !! Thank you so much to everyone that came to support and CONTINUES TO SUPPORT US whether that’s by participating, coming to our events, sharing stories, donating, it doesn’t matter because to us every little bit counts. YAY STORYTELLING 🤩🥳

We also want to mention too for always being so welcoming, supportive and giving us the opportunity to host us !!! THANK YOUUUU 💕

02/19/2025

Check out the latest blog post, linked in our Bio line! ❤️❤️

10/16/2024

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09/18/2024

We are excited to bring back our Storytelling and Writing Workshops to Anchorage School District high school classrooms this fall! Our workshops empower youth voices, build resilience and offer opportunities for meaningful connections through story telling. 📖✨

Interested in having us in your classroom? Reach out to [email protected] or call (907)770-8403
Alaska Humanities Forum

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11/23/2023

Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Story Works Alaska is becoming part of the Alaska Humanities Forum!

This integration represents a powerful convergence of missions and values, highlighting a shared dedication to the power of storytelling to create both connections and community. Over the last decade, Story Works has positively impacted 5,000 students through in-school storytelling and writing workshops, fostering connections and shared learning.

A massive shoutout to the incredible Story Works team, partners, volunteers, and supporters who've made this journey possible since 2014.
Stay tuned for more details and opportunities to get involved. Learn more about Story Works here: https://loom.ly/m9PBlhk

We're so excited to be part of their next chapter!

03/09/2023

Thank you to all of the awesome TRIO students at Bartlett High School that participated in our first in-person lunch time story circle! We had such a great time listening to your stories, sharing, and connecting with one another.

-Story Circles are opportunities for small groups of people to gather together to listen and share thoughts and stories related to a common theme. The purpose is to simply listen and connect.

-If this is something that you're interested in participating, or want to learn more about please feel free to reach out, or stop by the Story Works office. The Story Works office lives in room 432b at Bartlett High School. ❤️

02/08/2023

SAYiT's third episode of their podcast, The Art of Being You, has just been released!
Tune in to listen to youth across Alaska share their stories!
Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or in SoundCloud! SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/storyworks/art-of-being-you-episode-3

“The Art of Being You” is about what we, Alaska’s youth, are made of, how we perceive the world and ourselves, and what lessons have helped each of us find our unique identities. Our third episode is about change. Tune in to listen to what youth have to share about their stories on change.

01/19/2023

PFD applications are open, and you can now donate to Story Works using your PFD through Pick.Click.Give!

A gift to Story Works will help support youth as they begin their college admissions essays, develop and tell their personal true stories in their classrooms, and guide their peers through Story Works programs.

Thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy, and resources to keep this work going!

If you are wondering how to give to Story Works with your PFD, please click the link below.

Thank you!

http://www.pickclickgive.org/how-to-pick-click-give/?fbclid=IwAR3H8_JUQpfm4QanyiERV_z-qtbYDGHM0tvhwYoedGZchRo9I2rgYHNC9uM

12/04/2022

Come stop by and say hi to us at the Diversity Festival held at East Anchorage High School, we are here until 5pm! Come check out our awesome stickers made by Story Works Alaska alums too! See you soon😄

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421 W 1st Avenue Suite 200
Anchorage, AK
99501

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19077708400

Website

http://www.akhf.org/

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Youth voices. True stories. Shared strength.

Story Works offers a free, Common Core-aligned, high school English/Language Arts curriculum that invites youth to share aloud true, first-person stories. Videos, recorded example stories, tips from past participants, and easily adaptable handouts support safe, productive, and meaningful workshops. As stories are heard, explored, and shared aloud, youth build meaning, find connection, and know they matter.

At the core of each workshop is a simple invitation to share a 4-5 minute story aloud, in class, without notes. While working on their stories, participants are allowed to opt out of speaking at any time and can choose write a personal narrative or analytical essay instead.

Story Works supports English/Language Arts standards but also remains mindful that public schooling has at times played a negative role in the forced assimilation of young people. With this in mind, we encourage all students to use the storytelling approach that works best for them as an individual --whether or not their particular style, strategy, or voice has previously been modeled in English class.