If you’re a frequent listener, you know what to expect from a StoryCorps interview \u2014 two people, usually family members or close friends, come together for a conversation, which is recorded and preserved for future generations. But what if the person you want to record, or the story that you want to share, for your StoryCorps interview sits outside of this format?<\/p>\n
At the heart of StoryCorps is our mission: \u201cListen. Honor. Share.\u201d\u00a0The StoryCorps App<\/a>, launched in 2015, allows users to spread this mission and stretch the limits of what a traditional StoryCorps interview might allow. The accessibility of the app gives way to boundless creative freedom and the opportunity to experiment with, and innovate, the culture of listening.\u00a0Participants are able to preserve their recording on the\u00a0StoryCorps Archive<\/a>, where it will live amongst a rapidly growing collection of diverse voices from across the country.<\/p>\n Looking for inspiration? We\u2019ve compiled a list of ways for you to record and share your story \u2014 no matter how unconventional it is \u2014 with the StoryCorps universe.<\/p>\n THE GREAT THANKSGIVING LISTEN<\/strong> SPECIAL EVENTS<\/strong> Take inspiration from fellow StoryCorps participants who have used the app to commemorate family reunions, holidays, and birthday parties. Get to know someone besides your favorite cousin (it\u2019s okay, we all have one) by asking guests to write their names on a piece of paper. Place all of the papers in a bowl, and each person can pick out somebody\u2019s name to interview.<\/p>\n RECIPES AND FAMILY TRADITIONS<\/strong> END OF LIFE AND REMEMBRANCE<\/strong> CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS<\/strong> HOW WILL YOU SHARE YOUR STORY?<\/strong> Source: SNPR Story Corps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you’re a frequent listener, you know what to expect from a StoryCorps interview \u2014 two people, usually family members or…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":245,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[45],"class_list":["post-2382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-careering"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paqOTj-Cq","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2382"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2382\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/m2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nStoryCorps\u2019\u00a0The Great Thanksgiving Listen<\/a>\u00a0is a national movement that encourages young people \u2014 and people of all ages \u2014 to contribute to the oral history of our country by recording an interview with an elder during Thanksgiving using the StoryCorps App. Add some spice to your family\u2019s meal this year and participate by interviewing a family member. Or, if you would rather participate with your chosen family, record during a Friendsgiving get-together.<\/p>\n
\nThe classic wedding video is a long-standing tradition, but the StoryCorps App can help launch your event into the 21st century \u2014 and you don\u2019t have to pay for a videographer. On the big day, record salutations for the newlyweds (and embarrassing stories, of course). Create a digital keepsake of a bar or bat mitzvah, graduation party, or quincea\u00f1era by asking guests to download the app and record congratulatory messages.<\/p>\n
\nFor so many families, beloved recipes are passed down through generations and countless memories are shared over meals. Next time you visit your Grandmother for her famous matzoh ball soup, or Dad makes your favorite lasagna, take out your phone and record the cooking process. The recording can serve as not only an heirloom, but a cure for homesickness if you ever feel like being transported back to the family kitchen.<\/p>\n
\nYou may be familiar with\u00a0StoryCorps\u2019 Legacy Project<\/a>, which partners with hospitals and hospices to provide people with serious illnesses the opportunity record and preserve their stories. If you have a loved one nearing end of life,\u00a0record\u00a0a conversation between the two of you with the app and preserve their voice for generations to come.<\/p>\n
\nThe StoryCorps App offers numerous ways to raise awareness. You can record and share stories to garner attention for smaller-scale, local projects. If your community was affected by a natural disaster or any other type of tragedy, collect interviews from victims. Personal stories can be a powerful tool to mobilize others to help or offer relief donations.<\/p>\n
\nBrowse the StoryCorps Archive for more ideas, and take a look at our\u00a0user guides<\/a>\u00a0for tips and resources on how to enhance your recording. Or, if you\u2019re already feeling inspired,\u00a0download the StoryCorps App<\/a>\u00a0and record your story today!<\/p>\n