Volunteer - The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

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!

We are currently recruiting for the following open 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.

Youth & Family Services Volunteer Opportunities

There are not currently openings in weekly groups for YFS, but if you are passionate about working with and supporting queer youth, you can sign up to be a volunteer to support YFS events, field trips, and more! You must be able to commit to 4 months of volunteering with this department and willing to complete a background check to apply. If you are interested, please fill out the form below:

What Does Volunteering for YFS Look Like?

There are many different kinds of opportunities from special events, weekly group meetings, and holiday dinner distributions.
We generally ask for a minimum of a 5-month commitment when volunteering with these departments.
Wonderful way to meet and form connections with our LGBTQIA+ young folks!

Special Events & Projects

Want to help, but can’t commit to a regular weekly volunteer role? Special events and projects are held throughout the year and rely on volunteers like you!

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:

Personal and professional growth: strengthen your existing skills and learn new skills as you volunteer.
Flexible: whether you can volunteer once a year or once a month, special events provide the opportunity to give back on your schedule.
Great for groups! If you’re looking to set-up a volunteer opportunity for a group, events are a great place to start.
Work in a center which embraces and reflects the diversity of our community. Meet new people and expand your world view.
Make a difference! Every volunteer role is designed to fill a need in our community – your work changes lives.

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.

Volunteering with a company/business

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

Is there an age requirement?

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

Can I do my clinical hours for my medical/mental health schooling here?

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.

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