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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at The LGBTQ Center Long Beach to engage, empower and advocate towards achieving a more equitable society and fostering an ever-improving quality of life for the LGBTQ community. Whether you have a little time to give or a lot, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference!

Volunteer positions:

Front Desk Volunteers

• Older Adults Services Event Volunteers

Youth & Family Services Event Volunteers

Special Event Volunteers

• Library Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. While we receive a high volume of applications, please know that we carefully review each one. We will contact you directly if your skills and experience align with our current needs. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Front Desk Volunteering

If you have time each week and want to serve the community, consider volunteering at our front desk! This role is ideal for outgoing individuals who enjoy helping others and connecting them to resources. A 6-month commitment and background check are required. Interested? Fill out the form below.

Discover the Benefits of
Volunteering with Us

Volunteering at The Center has many benefits. You’ll be joining a team of hundreds of volunteers and staff working together to strengthen lives and secure futures. Here are some of the benefits volunteering for our special events can provide:

Youth & Family Services Volunteer Opportunities

Currently, there are no openings in weekly YFS groups, but if you’re passionate about supporting queer youth, consider volunteering for YFS events and field trips. A 4-month commitment and background check are required. Interested? Fill out the form below.

Older Adults Services Event Volunteering

Currently, there are no openings in weekly OAS groups, but if you’re passionate about supporting our queer elders, consider volunteering for OAS events and field trips. A background check is required. Interested? Fill out the form below:

Special Events & Projects

Want to help out occasionally? Special Event Volunteering is perfect for you! From large events like Q-Films and The Black and White Gala to smaller ones like our Gender Affirming Closets, you can sign up for events that fit your schedule. No long-term commitment required. Interested? Fill out the application below.

If you have a specific skill to offer but don’t see a related volunteer opportunity above, please fill out the interest form below. We will contact you if we need volunteers with your skills!

FAQs

Mandated community service hours & required volunteer hours for school

We regret to inform you that we are unable to accommodate court-mandated community service at this time. Additionally, please note that fulfilling the volunteer hour requirements for most schools exceeds what can typically be achieved within one semester at our Center.

We do not have opportunities for large groups of volunteers at this time.

Currently, we are unable to accept any volunteers under the age of 18.

The Mental Health Department internships are separate from the volunteer department, feel free to look into that here [link]. We do not currently have opportunities for clinical hours within our health services department.

Get in Touch

Contact the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for more information or support.