Volunteer With Us!
Join Our Team!
We are looking for volunteers to join our team! If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a strong ally and want to show your support, come join our team! We have many opportunities available and would be overjoyed to welcome you aboard!
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Steps for how to join are listed below!
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Have any questions? Want to propose a club for the Center? Reach out to Jox at:
Volunteer Opportunities
We have several volunteer opportunities open right now! Including:
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Group Facilitation (18+ Only!) - Lead one of our many clubs!
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Food Pantry - Help give food to families in need!
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Garden - Help us tend to our community garden!
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Events / Community Outreach - Attend tabling events with us to connect with the community!
"How Do I Become A Volunteer?"
It takes three simple steps!
Step 1: Fill Out The Application
Our Volunteer Application helps us get a feel for you, your interests, and your experience! Fill out the application by scanning the QR code or clicking this link: https://forms.gle/rQGAW7UUsEDR2ckY7
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Our Volunteer Coordinator, Jox Brown, will reach out to you within a week of the application being submitted!
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NOTE: We do allow individuals under 18 to volunteer, but written and signed parental/guardian permission is required.
Step 2: Complete Your Background Checks
We require three background checks and a mandatory reporting training to be completed before you can begin volunteering. These include:
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1) PA Child Abuse History Clearance
2) PA Criminal History Clearance [Alt Link]
3) FBi Finger Printing - NOTE: FBI Fingerprinting is NOT required if you have lived in Pennsylvania for 7+ years. Please email Jox for an IdentiGO Code at volunteer@lgbtcenterofreading.com
4) Mandatory Reporting Training - 2-3 hour class on how to recognize and report the signs of child abuse.
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Completed clearances must be submitted to Jox Brown at volunteer@lgbtcenterofreading.com
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NOTICE: The LGBT Center cannot cover any fees associated with background checks.
Step 3: Volunteer Interview
We want to get to know you before you join our team! Reach out to Jox at volunteer@lgbtcenterofreading.com to schedule a volunteer interview and get a tour of our center,