Gig: Senior Citizens Writing and Filming Workshop

The Project
Senior Citizens Writing & Filmmaking Workshop Our Stories, Our Voices, Our Films Help older adults tell their stories through writing and film! ABOUT THE PROGRAM We are developing a creative community workshop that empowers senior citizens to share their life experiences, develop their writing skills, and explore the art of filmmaking. Through storytelling, memoir writing, script development, smartphone filmmaking, and collaborative projects, participants will have opportunities to express themselves and preserve meaningful memories. We are seeking enthusiastic interns who want to contribute their talents to a creative, community-centered initiative. INTERN OPPORTUNITIES Creative Writing Intern: Assist with memoir writing, storytelling, poetry, editing, and workshop materials. Filmmaking & Media Intern: Support script development, smartphone video recording, interviews, and basic film editing. Program Coordination Intern: Assist with scheduling, registration, workshop preparation, and administrative tasks. Outreach & Communications Intern: Help promote the program, create flyers, contact community partners, and support recruitment. Event Support Intern: Help welcome participants, organize materials, and coordinate the final showcase. WHO SHOULD APPLY? We welcome college students, recent graduates, and emerging creatives interested in film, writing, journalism, communications, education, arts administration, or community service. Ideal candidates are dependable, creative, organized, patient, and enthusiastic about working respectfully with older adults. Previous experience is helpful but not required for every position.

Learning Experience
Assist with memoir writing, storytelling, poetry, editing, and workshop materials. Intern: Support script development, smartphone video recording, interviews, and basic film editing. Program Coordination Intern: Assist with scheduling, registration, workshop preparation, and administrative tasks. Outreach & Communications Intern: Help promote the program, create flyers, contact community partners, and support recruitment. Event Support Intern: Help welcome participants, organize materials, and coordinate the final showcase. We welcome college students and emerging creatives interested in film, writing, journalism, communications, education, arts administration, or community service. Ideal candidates are dependable, creative, organized, patient, and enthusiastic about working respectfully with older adults.

Outcomes
ABOUT THE PROGRAM We are developing a creative community workshop that empowers senior citizens to share their life experiences, develop their writing skills, and explore the art of filmmaking. Through storytelling, memoir writing, script development, smartphone filmmaking, and collaborative projects, participants will have opportunities to express themselves and preserve meaningful memories. We are seeking enthusiastic interns who want to contribute their talents to a creative, community-centered initiative. UNC Charlotte Gig Training Program