The PFLAG Speakers Bureau (OC/LB) provides speakers free of charge to schools, businesses, or any organizations seeking education about sexual orientation, gender identity, or the LGBTQ community. The Bureau represents 3 local PFLAG chapters (Long Beach, South Orange County & Orange County). Panels are conducted across Orange County and the greater Long Beach area. The Speakers Bureau offers a unique experience to connect with LGBTQ personal stories in a casual, informative format.
Trained volunteer speakers, who are members of our Speakers Bureau, which has been operating since 1978, conduct all panels. The panels consist of an introduction of the PFLAG organization, followed by speakers (usually 3-4 people) sharing their brief personal stories.
A portion of the presentation is generally devoted to a Q&A session for the audience. Panels generally last 1-2 hours and can be tailored for particular audiences by request.
To learn more about becoming a PFLAG Speaker, please email: [email protected]
To volunteer to speak, please click HERE.
Ongoing trainings are conducted throughout the year.
To request a panel, please click HERE and your request will be confirmed and scheduled as soon as possible.
CURRENT SPEAKERS click HERE.
COORDINATORS click HERE.
Trained volunteer speakers, who are members of our Speakers Bureau, which has been operating since 1978, conduct all panels. The panels consist of an introduction of the PFLAG organization, followed by speakers (usually 3-4 people) sharing their brief personal stories.
A portion of the presentation is generally devoted to a Q&A session for the audience. Panels generally last 1-2 hours and can be tailored for particular audiences by request.
To learn more about becoming a PFLAG Speaker, please email: [email protected]
To volunteer to speak, please click HERE.
Ongoing trainings are conducted throughout the year.
To request a panel, please click HERE and your request will be confirmed and scheduled as soon as possible.
CURRENT SPEAKERS click HERE.
COORDINATORS click HERE.
The Speakers Bureau conducts 1-2 New Speaker Training session per year. Training (4 hours) and at least 1 panel observation is required to be a speaker.
Our next training will be held digitally on Zoom, on Saturday January 30th from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Please RSVP here for details and Zoom information.
Existing speakers are invited to 1-2 Educational, Refresher, Social events per year. We encourage all speakers to connect with fellow speakers & refresh their stories and understanding of LGBTQ current events and information, as well as receive updates on how the Speakers Bureau operates.
If you are interested in attending an upcoming training, please fill out our New Speaker form or email: [email protected]
Our next training will be held digitally on Zoom, on Saturday January 30th from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Please RSVP here for details and Zoom information.
Existing speakers are invited to 1-2 Educational, Refresher, Social events per year. We encourage all speakers to connect with fellow speakers & refresh their stories and understanding of LGBTQ current events and information, as well as receive updates on how the Speakers Bureau operates.
If you are interested in attending an upcoming training, please fill out our New Speaker form or email: [email protected]