As many, but not all, of our community members may be aware, we rent the space where we host our in-person parties. Gallery Erato is a lovely space, but the CSPC once upon a time had our own building, and we hope to have one again!
In the continued search for a new building, we're wondering if there might be an architect within our community who would be interested in assisting with this process. If so, please contact Larry by sending an email to facilitiescoordinator@thecspc.org.
The Center for Sex Positive Culture welcomes everyone and encourages our members who identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ/SGL to apply for this volunteer position.
Summary:
Coordinate tabling and vending at Center for Sex Positive Culture events by CSPC members or local sex positive organizations. Assist in the development and launch of this new program. This position reports to the Events Director and can be expanded over time.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Events, Communications, and HR Directors to develop and launch the tabling and vending program
Ensure alignment with the CSPC’s mission and adherence to our policies
Coordinate promotions with the Communications Director
Answer emails from those interested in tabling or vending
Coordinate scheduling with Event Champions
Communicate with the Events Director to ensure that the program adds to the overall event experience and resolve issues as they arise
Maintain an up-to-date spreadsheet of possible organizations, businesses, and individuals, as well as those scheduled
Communicate what products and services are suitable and keep track of what has been offered
Meet with Directors, organizations, businesses, and individuals as needed
Provide reports to the Events Director as agreed upon by the two of you
Qualifications:
Active membership and volunteer status with the CSPC
Basic understanding of Google Docs/Sheets/Forms and Google Drive and a willingness to use these tools
Attendance at CSPC events on a regular basis (several per month)
Track record of working well in collaboration with others
Professional attitude
Willingness to make a long-term commitment to develop and run this program
Note:
The Tabling and Vending Coordinator is not eligible to table or vend at CSPC events. A conflict of interest form must be signed and kept up to date. Potential conflicts of interest must be discussed with the Events Director or HR Director (e.g., if a partner, housemate, employer, etc., wants to table or vend, the decision will be made by a Director).
Contact:
Email volunteerliaison@thecspc.org to apply for this volunteer position.
The Center for Sex Positive Culture creates spaces to celebrate, develop, and explore sexuality and sensuality among a diverse, supportive community.
We are excited to announce a new training opportunity! As part of our ongoing work to update and expand our consent policy and practice, we have partnered with Consent Academy to create an exclusive Consent Advocacy workshop, just for CSPC volunteers!
This two-part, six-hour course will cover:
The expectations and basics of the Consent Advocate role
Communication and active listening skills
Working with trauma and people caught in acute trauma reactions
Consent-Focused Psychological First Aid
Bystander intervention and de-escalation skills
Supporting those involved in a consent incident
Yours to keep:
Consent Advocate handout and presentation slides
This workshop is intended for those currently volunteering in one or more of the following capacities: Event Coordinator, Monitor, Event Host or Champion, Orientation Leader, DG Host, Tech Host, Team Captain, Discord Mod, Tasting Top, or Board Member. It is a requirement for volunteers who wish to become part of the upcoming Consent Advocate Team. Click here for more information on becoming a Consent Advocate.
This workshop is being offered at a reduced rate. For the same price as attending a CSPC event, ($25-35), this workshop offers information and skills applicable in everyday life, opens the door to enriching volunteer opportunities, and entitles you to add this Consent Academy training to your résumé. There will be a limited number of scholarships available.
Who: active volunteers (max. 35 participants)
What: six-hour workshop
When: Saturday November 11th and 18th, 1-4pm (this is a two-part workshop)
Where: online
Why: to be considered for the Consent Advocate Team and/or to expand your understanding and ability to create and maintain consent culture within our community
How: registration information coming soon
If you have questions or are unavailable on these dates, contact Skitty at HRdirector@thecspc.org. The next opportunity for this training will be in early 2024.
As our organization and local community continues to grow, so does our Communications Team. We are looking for additional volunteers to assist in maintaining our social media presence! See below for volunteer descriptions and information on how to apply.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Social Media Volunteers and present department reports to Communications Director at the Communications Team meeting
Monitor the CSPC social media platforms (Facebook, FetLife, Instagram) on a daily basis in tandem with the Communications Director; reply to comments, questions, and messages
Work with Social Media Volunteers to create unique content on a regular basis using the images and text copy provided or create your own images and adapt text from other CSPC sources to promote the mission of the CSPC, attract followers, and engage with our community
Use the social media platforms to connect with organizations and individuals who align with our mission
Regularly attend online Communications Team meetings (currently 6-7pm PDT every second Monday)
Qualifications:
Active membership with the CSPC
Completed volunteer orientation (can be done at the start of volunteering)
Familiarity with navigating Facebook, FetLife, and Instagram
Comfortable having your social media account associated with the CSPC
Willingness to engage with others on social media
Competence using an image editor of your choosing (Gimp, Photoshop, etc.)
Responsibilities:
Scroll through the CSPC posts and news feeds on a regular basis
Report any unusual, inflammatory, or discriminatory posts or comments to a Social Media Coordinator
Report incorrect information including dates, times, or invalid links to a Social Media Coordinator
Engage with our posts, as you are comfortable, by liking or commenting
Create and submit sex-positive and kink-friendly content that complies with the specific platform’s Community Guidelines to a Social Media Coordinator
Suggest new ways the CSPC can interact with the community through social media
Optional - Regularly attend online Communications Team meetings (currently 6-7pm PDT every second Monday)
Qualifications:
Be an active member of the CSPC
Have completed the volunteer orientation
Actively browse social media on a regular basis
Comfortable having your social media account associated with the CSPC
Contact: Email communicationsdirector@thecspc.org to apply for a volunteer position.
Call for volunteers! Are you interested in helping increase transparency around the CSPC’s incident reporting process? Do you have questions about the process or suggestions for how to make improvements? Here’s your opportunity to make meaningful change. Join HR Director and Conflict Resolution Coordinator, Skitty, as part of a disappearing task force for improving transparency around the CSPC’s incident reporting process.
The task force will begin in October and consist of six meetings. Participants will include members and volunteers. At the first meeting, we will determine the overall scope of the task force, along with the basic agenda for each of the remaining meetings, and schedule the remaining meetings according to majority availability. Any interested CSPC members are welcome to participate and will be asked to make a commitment to the entire process. If you need to miss a meeting, that's understandable, but the process works best if everyone is invested in doing the work. The recommendations we make will, for the most part, be implemented by us! Some of those recommendations will actually be implemented as we go along, while others will take more time and occur after the task force has wrapped up. The task force recommendations will be shared with the entire community at the December 13 Board Meeting, as well as in the newsletter, on Discord, and the CSPC’s other social media platforms. The Board is committed to supporting this task force and its recommendations, and several Board Members plan to participate throughout the process. Here is a breakdown of the preliminary details:
Who can participate?
Any interested CSPC members and volunteers
The task force will be led by Skitty (HR Director and Conflict Resolution Coordinator)
What is this?
A six-week, online working group of volunteers asking questions, proposing solutions, writing policy, and implementing strategies
When will it take place?
Once a week, for two hours, beginning in the first week of October and continuing through the second week of November. See the possible dates listed below.
Where will we meet?
Online on Zoom
How do I sign up or find out more?
Email Skitty at HRdirector@thecspc.org to indicate your interest. Please feel free to include any initial questions, concerns, and ideas you want to share. Take a look at the possible dates listed below and indicate your expected availability/unavailability in your email:
Meeting One:
Sun Oct 1st, time TBD
Mon Oct 2nd, 7-9pm
Wed Oct 4th, 7-9pm
Meeting Two:
Thur Oct 12th, 7-9pm
Meeting Three:
Mon Oct 16th, 7-9pm
Wed Oct 18th, 7-9pm
Meeting Four:
Mon Oct 23rd, 7-9pm
Sun Oct 29th, time TBD
Meeting Five:
Wed Nov 1st, 7-9pm
Meeting Six:
Thur Nov 9th, 7-9pm
Make-Up Meeting (if needed):
Mon Nov 13th, 7-9pm
Wed Nov 15th, 7-9pm
If you cannot participate at these dates and times, fear not! You can participate by providing feedback on the work as it progresses as well as help implement the strategies recommended by the task force. Simply email Skitty at HRdirector@thecspc.org and she will include you in the discussion.
This is the first of many changes to come. There will likely be another disappearing task force early in the new year to address other aspects of the CSPC’s consent policy and practices. It will take a community of volunteers to shape and implement the many improvements we all envision. Let’s get to work!
Volunteer News
Huge gratitude for all the volunteers who helped make The Frolic an event to remember–and that includes all our participants! Everyone stepped up to work at least one shift setting up, helping in the kitchen, working security, checking the Honey Buckets, picking up trash, facilitating orientation, assisting with workshop setup, striking all our equipment… it took a village to make that sexy village happen!
Ready to take your volunteering to the next level? Join us for Registration and Monitor Volunteer Training via Zoom on September 6! Registration will be taught 7-8 p.m. and Monitor training will be 8-9 p.m. at the same link.
Not yet a volunteer? Complete your online volunteer orientation and application here to become part of the team that makes the hotness happen! There are plenty of ways to volunteer at parties and behind the scenes.
Board News
A new slate of officers and Directors of the CSPC’s functional areas was voted in at the August meeting. We are pleased to welcome the following Board members to these roles:
Officers
President: Eirikah
Vice President: Jadzia
Secretary: 7
Treasurer: MaryAnne
Functional Area Directors
Communications Director: Mina (newsletter; social media; Discord; website content; other marketing)
Events Director: Jadzia (event planning and execution; volunteer training and event staffing)
HR Director: Skitty (volunteer and member services; consent advocacy; incident reporting; conflict resolution)
Operations Director: 7 (facilities; finance; technology including website, database management, ticketing, etc.; infrastructure/assets)
Awesome CSPC Members!
Register for The Frolic stewardship day on the CSPC event page.
Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Payment: free meal for you + jokes, smiles, and camaraderie
Our own Frolic Stewardship opportunity in Buckley at Grove Getaways will be Saturday, Aug 5 and they will feed us! I just need to tell them how many to expect so they have enough food to feed everyone.
Not registered for The Frolic (yet)? No problem! All are welcome at the stewardship event! You can scope out the space and then buy your tickets - and start scheming your Frolic shenanigans while you work!
Please register on the event page to receive all the necessary information and make sure we can plan appropriately for dinner!
This is outdoor work: cleaning, landscaping, building etc., to each person's capacity. Bring gloves, a water bottle, and wear "get dirty" clothes (not that kind, the other kind). The event starts around 9:30–10 a.m. Stay as long as you are able. Feel free to bring your own tools, but make sure they have your name on them.
These are amazing people and you are sure to have a good time. You will leave tired in body but reenergized in spirit!
Sign up today!
Thank you!
Larry & The Frolic Team
Tickets are getting picked up quickly! Get your tickets for The Frolic today!
Setup/Strike Volunteers Needed
Want to pick your camp spot early and eat yummy gyros? Arrive between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Monday, August 14 for setup. We'll have gyros for dinner. Strike on Sunday includes dinner. You are welcome to stay over but you don't have to. The best part… The Queen of setup and strike is in charge! (And it's not me, says Turtle.)
Email Turtle to sign up for setup/strike! Frolic@thecspc.org
Kinksters Got Talent!
Friday night, August 18, the entertainment is all of you uniquely talented individuals! Without question, we have some of the most uniquely talented individuals on this precious earth attending The Frolic this year. As such, we are basically all but required to give you an opportunity to showcase those talents.
As we welcome people from all walks of life, we welcome all forms of talent to this show. Throw your propriety to the wind, and share those secret talents you’ve been hiding.
Get creative! Can you juggle dildos? Can you pick up a dumbbell with your penis? Play the flute with your vagina? Make your boobs dance in opposite directions? Do you have a comedy routine you’d love to share? Or a monologue about pooping at work? Now is the time to bust out your favorite scene from The Vagina Monologues or refresh your best dance routines.
Sign-ups will be available during The Frolic leading up to the event on Friday night, so be sure to sign up early if you want to set the bar high and catch the audience while they’re fresh!
Are you so talented that you’re not sure what would be best to share, or worried your talent might violate an existing rule for the camp? Feel free to reach out to The Frolic entertainment team for advice and approval at frolicentertainment@thecspc.org and remember that standard camp rules apply.
Flee Market!
"Hold on a second! Don't you mean Flea Market?"
"Nope! I meant Flee!"
Get your extra gear that is gathering dust, that corset you never wear, those special books, cuffs, leather, latex, spanking bench… Clean it up and bring it to our mini Frolic market. Buy, sell, trade…then flee the market to try out your new treasures!
Are you a maker or creator? Bring your kinky goods to sell! You must be attending The Frolic to participate. No, we are not taking a cut. We just want to support our community members! Email Turtle or Larry at frolic@thecspc.org with questions!
New Board Member
Welcome to our newest Board member, Teeebone! You might know him as a DJ at PPMT, a tech host for one of our many online events, the writer of the long-running newsletter column dedicated to CSPC history, or one of the many other ways he has contributed to the CSPC community over the years. As a member of the CSPC for over 18 years, Teeebone has served in every in-person event-facing role including party champion, setup/strike, cashier/registration, party ambassador, DJ, monitor, host, tech host, and EC. He has also served behind the scenes designing event posters, writing for the newsletter, developing the new party guide program, and supporting major events like Pride and the Frolic. His deep historical knowledge of the CSPC, his experience in building and supporting volunteer teams to ensure long term success, and his willingness to devote his energy to the growth and evolution of the CSPC will make him a strong team member on the Board. Please join us in offering him a huge welcome as he takes on yet another volunteer role supporting the CSPC!
Volunteers Make the Hotness Happen!
The CSPC needs you! Volunteers run all our sexy events and take on all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our community running smoothly. As the number of events we offer grows, so does our need for more volunteers who can share the load–many hands make light work! Whether you want to join a team that works behind the scenes, become a regular volunteer at a specific event, or pick up occasional last-minute party shifts when a regular volunteer calls in sick, there’s a volunteer role just right for you! Give back to your sex-positive community and get free entry to events you work (pre-purchased tickets can be moved to a future event if you take a last-minute party shift). See our Volunteering web page for the simple steps to become a volunteer today!
Volunteer Appreciation!
Volunteers create all our fun parties, keep our events safe and even take out the trash and clean the floors. Without you, none of this kinky fun would be possible!
As a “Thank you!” for all your hard work, the Board is putting together a day of fun in the sun on Sunday, July 23 from 12 to 6 p.m. Current CSPC volunteers with active Volgistics accounts (as well as up to two guests) are invited to this free, outdoor play party. (As this is outdoors, masks are optional.) Come on out for socializing, home cooked food, a swag raffle, lots of play time, and a pile of thank you's.
Our outdoor venue is located in Snohomish; address will be provided via email after registration. Register here today! Please consider carpooling as parking will be limited. Carpooling can be arranged on Discord or through the Volunteer Google Group. Please note any dietary restrictions during registration.
Thank you so much for all you do for the CSPC family! We'll see you on the 23rd for a big ol' Smack on the Back!
Advanced Volunteer Training
Ready to up your volunteering game? Join us online July 24 for advanced volunteer training! From 7-8 p.m. there will be Registration training for anyone interested in facilitating our front-of-house operations. If you have experience in customer service and like the idea of greeting our partygoers while smoothing their way to kinky enjoyment, this could be a great opportunity.
From 8-9 p.m. we'll have a Monitor training classroom. Monitors are a key component of our mission. If you're passionate about consent culture, responsible kink, and just plain helping your fellow community members, please consider becoming one of our Monitors by taking this first step.
To sign up, simply follow these steps:
Log into Volgistics (if you haven't already created an account, use the new volunteer steps here to get started)
Select the “My Schedule” tab/menu item, then navigate to July 24
Use the “Schedule me” buttons to sign up for each class you plan to attend
A shortened link to the Zoom meeting is included in the shift information. Signing up in Volgistics for the classes will help us update accounts more quickly after each class as well as letting the team know you plan on attending (in case of any technical difficulties or similar, we can send a note to let you know what's going on).
If you have opted in for 'Schedule Reminder' communications, you will also receive the link via email 2 days before the training.
A couple of notes on training:
Monitor class attendees will have completed the first step on the path for monitoring. You'll work with monitorlead@thecspc.org to schedule shadow shifts for training with a monitor at events before you will be able to sign up for monitoring on your own.
Registration class attendees should be ready for shifts right away (please allow up to 1 week for Volgistics to be updated after class)
If you have any questions please send emails to eventsdirector@thecspc.org.
Hope to see you there!
Frolic Stewardship Day
Join us for the Frolic Stewardship opportunity in Buckley at Grove Getaways on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and they will feed us! Please register here to receive all the necessary information and so we can tell them how many to expect so they have enough food to feed everyone.
This is outdoor work: cleaning, landscaping, building etc., to each person's capacity. Bring gloves, a water bottle, and wear "get dirty" clothes (not that kind, the other kind). The event starts around 9:30–10 a.m. Stay as long as you are able. Feel free to bring your own tools, but make sure they have your name on them.
These are amazing people and you are sure to have a good time. You will leave tired in body but reenergized in spirit!
Sign up today!