Refugee Speakers Bureau
Bridging cultures through storytelling
Established in 2015, this program of the Idaho Office for Refugees provides Idahoans who arrived in the U.S. as refugees and immigrants with training to engage in public dialogue and reach out to the community. Participants share their stories in as speakers at meetings and events, and at schools, businesses, and other places in the Treasure Valley and throughout Idaho.
Opportunities for Speakers, Artists, Performers
Please fill out our Speaker Application Form to learn more and get connected with these opportunities!
Speaker Development Workshop
We offer free trainings to help you develop your confidence and skills in public speaking and storytelling.
World Refugee Day Boise
Every year in June at the Grove Plaza.
Paid opportunities for dancers, musicians, emcees.
Booth space available for vendors and chefs from multicultural backgrounds.
Northwest Conference on Resettlement
Oct. 17-18, 2024, at The College of Idaho, Caldwell
Paid opportunities for emcees, storytellers, performers, workshop presenters.
Refugee Appreciation Luncheon
TBD - February 2025 at the Idaho State Capitol
Meet lawmakers and community leaders and enjoy a free lunch with food from around the world.
Speaker Circles
We're launching Speaker Circle to provide a welcoming place for community members to connect and practice sharing their stories with one another.
Podcast & Media
Speakers have opportunities to be featured on our podcast, MOSAICS, and to do interviews with the local media.
We offer free trainings to help you develop your confidence and skills in public speaking and storytelling.
World Refugee Day Boise
Every year in June at the Grove Plaza.
Paid opportunities for dancers, musicians, emcees.
Booth space available for vendors and chefs from multicultural backgrounds.
Northwest Conference on Resettlement
Oct. 17-18, 2024, at The College of Idaho, Caldwell
Paid opportunities for emcees, storytellers, performers, workshop presenters.
Refugee Appreciation Luncheon
TBD - February 2025 at the Idaho State Capitol
Meet lawmakers and community leaders and enjoy a free lunch with food from around the world.
Speaker Circles
We're launching Speaker Circle to provide a welcoming place for community members to connect and practice sharing their stories with one another.
Podcast & Media
Speakers have opportunities to be featured on our podcast, MOSAICS, and to do interviews with the local media.
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Thank you to the generous organizations that have sponsored or awarded grants to support our work.
