Share your stories
 

 

The Listeners Project: Queremos Escucharte has a bilingual team of “Listeners” who would love to interview you. Sharing a personal story or talking about life experiences can be empowering and healing. Other community members can feel seen, heard and celebrated through your words. Add your story to our community archive! Schedule your interview in English or Spanish.

Share your experiences with a Listener!
Schedule your interview today.

Guillermo

“I listen because I believe there is a healing element in telling life stories. Healing not just for the people sharing their stories but also healing for their families and the people that have been in similar circumstances. I also believe that the anger between communities can be leveled with empathy.”

— Guillermo, a Listener with
The Listeners Project: Queremos Escucharte.

HOW IT WORKS

 

SELECT A LISTENER FROM OUR DEDICATED TEAM.

SIGN UP FOR A 90
MINUTE INTERVIEW.

BE PRESENT. OUR LISTENERS WILL GUIDE THE CONVERSATION.

 

You can also schedule an interview by speaking with
The Walla Walla Public Library at 509-527-4550

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • The 90 minute interview reservation will include a 30 minute initial discussion (pre-interview) outlining what to expect, conversation topics and questions and a 60 minute interview. 

  • Location: Most interviews take place in Walla Walla Public Library or the Whitman College Penrose Library. However, additional locations are possible upon request.

  • Before the interview begins, the interviewer will introduce themselves, describe the interview process, and ask you if you have a specific topic you would like to discuss. You will also have the opportunity to ask the interviewer a question or two about their life, background or interests, and why they have chosen to be involved in this project.

  • Your Listener will guide you through a conversation lasting up to 60 minutes. The length depends upon what you decide to share. You can choose to record your interview or not.

 

RECORDING, PRIVACY, ARCHIVES

  • Privacy considerations will be discussed at the beginning of the interview. You will have the option to be interviewed using an alias.

  • After your session, you will receive a copy of the interview recording (if you opted to record it). You can also choose to contribute your interview to a growing archive of stories from the Walla Walla Valley. We are so excited to be able to offer you this option and we hope that you’ll consider sharing your wisdom!

  • Choosing to share your interview recording will ensure that you and your story are represented not only in your family history, but also in Walla Walla’s history. In partnership with the Whitman College and Northwest Archives, we are seeking to build a diverse, multilingual archive that will provide a broader and more inclusive picture of Walla Walla. We hope this archive will also inspire future creative projects.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Before signing up you must agree to The Listeners Project: Queremos Escucharte code of conduct.

“The Listeners Project: Queremos Escucharte is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate and will not be tolerated. Both interviewers and interviewees can immediately halt interviews for any reason. Participants violating these rules will be reported to the WWPL and prohibited from participating in future interviews, events and activities associated with the project.”