Education - for every team
When it comes to diversifying the outdoors, leading trips alone isn’t enough. Our educational workshops and speaking engagements make up a significant branch of the work we do. From corporate brands to nonprofit youth camps, our team of trained facilitators bring Trans 101 inclusion trainings directly to you - virtually or in person.
Trans Inclusivity Workshops
The Venture Out Project offers educational programs and services to those looking to make their existing programming more inclusive and affirming of trans and gender diverse people.
Beyond Bathrooms: Creating a Trans-Affirmative Community
This interactive four-hour virtual workshop will bring groups from a foundational understanding of transgender issues and identity to assessing and creating plans for building more trans-affirming communities. We engage participants through small-group discussions and a collective whiteboard, which tailors a unique experience for each workshop. In each session, participants will...
Practice and deepen their knowledge of (trans) gender-related vocabulary.
Identify ways they can be supportive and inclusive of trans people in their community.
Expand their knowledge of pronouns and gendered language.
Work through scenarios related to their role and position in their community.
Open Enrollment Programs
Open enrollment programs are available to anyone interested in gaining skills and knowledge around transgender affirming spaces. No prior experience necessary, open to the public, small organizations, and more. Come learn with us!
Want to run a private group training?
We work with outdoor schools, companies, college outing clubs, camps, and youth-serving organizations to increase their capacities to serve the trans community. Looking for more information on private trainings, large groups, or other questions? Contact sj@ventureoutproject.com.
ORGANIZATIONS WE’VE WORKED WITH:
Additional Education
Hire us to speak at your corporate lunch-ins, host a Q&A for your ERG groups, consult on your Pride marketing, and more! Whether it’s in-person or virtual, our team can shape and deliver an array of LGBTQ+-centered education, virtual or in-person. Pricing varies - inquire to find out more.
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Resources
Social Justice Organizations
Glossary & Vocabulary lists:
Glossary of Terms - Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
LGBTQ+ Vocab List - The Safe Zone Project
Articles & style Guides - The Use of They:
Associated Press Stylebook adds singular they.
Washington Post approves singular they.
Academic Style Guides and the singular they.
Rider University’s Using Inclusive Language: Guidelines and Examples
Gender Identity Videos:
Articles For Parents:
Family Acceptance Project - Family Acceptance of LGBT Adolescents Protects Against Depression, Substance Abuse and Suicidal Behavior
Mental Health of Transgender Children Who Are Supported in Their Identities - Kristina Olson et al. - More families are allowing their transgender children to live and present to others as their gender identity. This is the first study to examine mental health in these children, finding that they have low levels of anxiety and depression.
Parent experiences of a child's social transition: Moving beyond the loss narrative - by Brooke Bull and Justine D'Arrigo-Patrick
Reading Resources/Lists:
Trans and non-binary books for all ages
Featuring non-binary characters
Best Gender-Bending Books
Books by S. Bear Bergman for all ages
Books by LGBTQ People of Color
George by Alex Gino
Jennifer Finney Boylan
23 LGBTQ Books With A POC Protagonist
The Gender Book
Sex is a Funny Word
Guide to Gender
Inclusive Language Guide
Name change/ID Documents: