Volunteer for Easter in the Park 2025 with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence!

The Sisters Need You — Volunteer for Easter in the Park 2025!

Volunteer shifts are available to the entire community! Step into the glitter and make a joyful impact for the queer and trans communities by volunteerIng at Easter in the Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025! From greeting guests to setting up, cleaning up, or keeping the park welcoming, there’s a role for every fabulous volunteer. This celebration of community, joy, and chosen family only happens through your love and labor. So grab your boots, your rainbow fans, your fiercest volunteer attitude — and join the glitterati in service to joy, justice, and unapologetic fabulousness!

About Easter in the Park

Easter in the Park is a beloved annual event hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at San Francisco’s Mission Dolores Park. Each year, thousands of Bay Area queer, trans, and allied folx gather for a day of music, performance art, and irreverent fun. Festivities begin with children's activities like egg hunts and relay games, followed by a lively stage show featuring drag performers, community advocates, and local artists—culminating in the iconic Hunky Jesus, Foxy Mary, and Bonnet contests, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, expression, and joy. This year's event takes place on Sunday, April 20 at Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco.

Sign up below to express interest! Check your email after for important next steps.

Volunteer for Crescendo 2025: The Power of Us

Volunteer for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Gala, Crescendo 2025: The Power of Us!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Crescendo Gala, a celebration of music, community, and the power of coming together. This elegant event will take place on April 5, 2025 at the Westin St. Francis, offering guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in an evening of fine dining and live entertainment as we honor champions who are making a profound impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Volunteers are needed for:

• BALLROOM SETUP (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

• AUCTION SPOTTER (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

Sign up below to express interest. Volunteers must complete the next steps sent to their email after signing up with TurnOut.

Volunteer with Save the Bay, Point Blue Conservation Science, & TurnOut

Join us for our volunteer day with Save the Bay, Point Blue Conservation Sciences, & TurnOut!

This event has been rescheduled from its original date and is set to take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Volunteers will contribute to the restoration of the Novato Baylands, a mosaic of tidal marsh, seasonal wetland, and upland habitat located along San Pablo Bay. Primary activities will be mulching around newly installed native plants to provide them with nutrients, water retention, and weed suppression. We will also be weeding around these new plants to help them have more space to grow. Finally, we'll take time for birdwatching and will have a spotting scope and a couple of binoculars on hand- though bringing your own, if you have them, is encouraged!

This event is suitable for ages 7 and up (with guardian supervision for minors). Volunteers should be comfortable with physical tasks such as kneeling, bending, and walking on uneven terrain. Volunteers should wear layers and sturdy, closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. It's recommended volunteers also bring a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen. Gloves, tools, and snacks will be provided!

This event is rain or shine! If there's heavy rain, alternate indoor nursery tasks will be available.

Check your email after signing up for more details. Questions? Contact leila@turnout.org!

Mocktails & Variety Show with Thriving Together in Palo Alto

Join TurnOut’s program serving LGBTQ Older Adults, Thriving Together, at Avenidas in Palo Alto on Feb 15th at 12pm. San Francisco’s current reining Empress Linda Summers will host a variety show featuring local talent while the mocktails flow. Email Avenidas below to RSVP!

Support TurnOut at the First Ever Queer Nonprofit Happy Hour & Showdown Drag Battle at the Stud!

When we’re attacked, we organize. When we’re threatened, we prioritize our joy! Queer non-profit staff, volunteers, & like-minded difference-makers, join us & make connections for collaboration, community, & fun! Join a new monthly queer nonprofit fundraiser at the Stud! Empress Linda Summers & Juannina Million will compete on behalf of their respective organizations. February’s beneficiaries are TurnOut & Gay4Good! To nominate an LGBTQ+ non-profit or program to be a future featured organization, contact john@sfnightministry.org.

See you at the Stud at 5 PM on February 11th!

Volunteer at Drag Me to the Cinema in Emeryville

DRAG ME TO THE CINEMA is part of  “Cinema Celebration” at AMC Bay Street in Emeryville CA.  This event is making history as the FIRST Queer Film Festival at Bay Street. So, we hope you’ll come and volunteer!

Drag Me to the Cinema is an inclusive, joyful, & unique experience that combines QUEER PERFORMANCE ART with QUEER CINEMA (Screenings of LGBTQ+ short films). This festival is divided into individual, THEMED blocks that include performances + films aligned with the theme. Many films are made by independent filmmakers, some from the Bay Area, but all represent a wide range in content, style, tone, and voice. The festival is programmed for everyone with intent to inspire & entertain. 

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, Feb 8, with shifts ranging between 12p - 9p. Volunteers get a comp ticket (+1 guest of theirs) to a film block when they are not volunteering and free coffee starting at 11am (while supplies last). 

Please sign up below to express interest, and follow the instructions in your email to complete the process.

Volunteer with Save the Bay, Point Blue Conservation Science, & TurnOut

Volunteer with Save the Bay, Point Blue Conservation Sciences, & TurnOut!

Volunteers will contribute to the restoration of the Novato Baylands, a mosaic of tidal marsh, seasonal wetland, and upland habitat located along San Pablo Bay. Activities will include planting native plants, mulching, and weeding. All the while, volunteers will learn more about how their efforts will increase biodiversity, benefit wildlife and local communities, and make the landscape more resilient to climate change. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to do some birdwatching and learn about the resident and migratory birds at the Novato Baylands.

This event is suitable for ages 7 and up (with guardian supervision for minors). 

Check your email after signing up below for important details. Questions? Contact leila@turnout.org!

Volunteer at the SFGMC Holiday Sing-Along!

Sign up to join the Front of House team for SFGMC's Holiday Sing-Along on Thursday 11/21/2024 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM! Jobs may include ticket-taking, ushering, coat check, crowd control, Playbill or survey assistance, setup or breakdown assistance, and similar tasks.

• Jobs will be assigned by the House Manager on the event day. Volunteers may make requests in Comments during signup; while they always do their best to be accommodating, they cannot guarantee specific roles ahead of the event.

• Volunteers will be able to watch some or all of the event during their shift, depending on the assigned role, from empty seats (if available) or standing room.

• If you require ADA accommodations or have accessibility concerns of any kind, please reach out to patronservices@sfgmc.org directly before signing up.

After signing up below with TurnOut, please follow the instructions sent to your email to complete your sign-up with the SFGMC!

Volunteer for the 2024 Butch Queen Pagaent

Grace Towers Presents ♛ The 2024 BUTCH QUEEN Pageant ♛

Part of the proceeds support The Grace Towers Scholarship for the Arts and Youth mentorship programming in collaboration with Queens of the Castro, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

• Victoria Theatre

• Saturday, November 16th 2024

• 6pm show

Butchqueen is looking for folks who are interested in joining their volunteer team! There are many roles, large and small! Sign up here and then take a look at their volunteer opportunities (sent to your email) for more details. They're so excited to share what they've been cookin’ up!

Volunteers must be 18+.

Contact Grace Towers at grace@queensofthecastro.com with questions.

Front of House Volunteer for Lady Like (Starring Lady Camden)

Sign up to join the Front of House team for this film screening of Lady Like! Jobs may include ticket-taking, ushering, coat check, crowd control, Playbill or survey assistance, setup or breakdown assistance, and similar tasks. Jobs will be assigned by the House Manager on event day. Volunteers may make requests in Comments during signup; while we always do our best to be accommodating, we cannot guarantee specific roles ahead of the event.

Signing up for multiple shifts is encouraged, but please note that a 30-minute break time will be enforced during the screening. Most volunteers will be able to watch some or all of the event during their shift, depending on assigned role, from standing room only. We cannot guarantee a seated comp for volunteers, but if they become available we will be sure to offer them accordingly!

If you require ADA accommodations or have accessibility concerns of any kind, please reach out to patronservices@sfgmc.org directly before signup.

Check your email after signing up below for important next steps!

Volunteer for Reunion: The 2024 GLBTHS Gala

The GLBT Historical Society is preparing for their upcoming fall gala on 10/19 and are seeking volunteer help before and during the event. Pre-event needs include helping connect the Society with silent auction donations and sponsorship opportunities.

Day-of support needs include load-in and load-out assistance, silent auction monitoring, ushering, and check-in desk assistance. Volunteers will be asked to coordinate a phone or video interview with GLBTHS staff prior to being confirmed for the event.

The venue is accessible, but volunteers will need to be able to stand for a couple hours at a time and lift at least 25lbs. All volunteers are asked to be COVID vaccinated. Masks are not required, but welcomed. Parking is limited.

Volunteers will be asked to coordinate a phone or video interview with GLBTHS staff prior to being confirmed for the event.

Sign up below! Contact Sailor Galaviz (Development & Events Coordinator) with questions at sailor@glbthistory.org.

Volunteer for the East Bay Front Runners & Walkers Pride Run & Walk

Come join us at the East Bay's premier LGBTQ+ Pride Race, EBFRW's 20th Annual Pride Run and Walk! Proceeds from the event benefit The Pacific Center for Human Growth in Berkeley, Running for a Better Oakland, and East Bay Front Runners & Walkers.

We need volunteers to cover the registration area, the check-in table, the snack table, and course monitors. Some of the table areas have optional sitting or standing. Course monitors will have standing only.

Contact Wayne Ventus, Jr. with questions at wventus@gmail.com.

Sign up below!

Volunteer for Folsom Street Fair

This year, Folsom Street Fair lands on Sunday, September 29th!

Contribute to an event that celebrates the alternative sexuality communities and centers equity for BIPOC and LGBTQA2I+ people! Folsom Street Fair is celebrating 41 years of bringing you the famously infamous street fair that draws in leather/kink/alt-sex community from around the world.

This event is an incredibly fun opportunity for volunteers and has an amazing volunteer headquarters filled with snacks, coffee, meals, a private bathroom, & more.

Sign up for a shift below!

Questions? Contact leila@turnout.org. We can’t wait to see you, and THANK YOU!

Volunteer at Emeryville PRIDE

Join us for an evening of fabulous performances, great music, amazing food, and cold drinks!

Emeryville PRIDE needs 6 volunteers to help with set-up/breakdown, welcome & guest check-in, and to support the merch station. Volunteer call time is 1pm. Contact Robby Kendall with questions at fishnets.film@gmail.com.

Sign up below!

Support Trans Youth through Board Service!

Are you passionate about supporting trans communities? Curious about what it’s like to serve on a Board?

Here’s your chance! Join the Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth for an engaging, no-commitment info session to learn all about becoming a Board member at an organization making a real impact.

Founded in March 2016 to honor the memory of Sam Harel Price, a junior at Oberlin College, the mission of Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth is to support trans and nonbinary youth by offering safe spaces and programs where they can connect, thrive and be empowered.

Join us for an opportunity to ask questions, get insights, and see how you can help drive change in the lives of trans youth. Board members can be located across the US. Trans and nonbinary folks are especially encouraged to attend and apply! Let’s create a brighter future together.

Date: Tuesday, September 24th

Time:

• Pacific Time (PST): 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

• Mountain Time (MST): 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

• Central Time (CST): 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Eastern Time (EST): 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

Where: Virtual/Zoom

We hope to see you there! Reach out to Leila at leila@turnout.org with questions.

Volunteer for the Annual SF Pride Golf Tournament

Since its inception in 2019, the SF Pride Golf Tournament has become a potent symbol of increased LGBTQ+ representation in the realm of professional athletics and to date has raised over half a million dollars for San Francisco Pride programs.

The Annual SF Pride Golf Tournament on Saturday September 21st @ 10 AM at TPC Harding Park (99 Harding Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132)

• Role: Assist in the smooth execution of the prestigious 6th Annual San Francisco Pride Golf Tournament.

• Check-in and Registration: Greet golfers, verify registrations.

• Golf Cart Distribution

• Prize Distribution: Help distribute prizes to winners and participants.

• Donation Collection: Collect funds for donations, ensuring proper recording and receipt issuance.

Sign up today! Contact leila@turnout.org with questions.

Excellence in Golf Award Reception

Since its inception in 2019, the SF Pride Golf Tournament has become a potent symbol of increased LGBTQ+ representation in the realm of professional athletics and to date has raised over half a million dollars for San Francisco Pride programs.

Excellence in Golf Award Reception and SF Pride Fundraiser on Friday September 20th @6:30 PM in the Crown Room at the Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108)

• Role: Assist in the smooth execution of the prestigious 6th Annual San Francisco Pride Golf Award Reception, held at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco.

• Guest Assistance: Address guest inquiries and provide information about the event.

• Check-in and Registration: Greet guests, verify RSVPs, sell tickets

• Donation Collection: Collect funds for donations, ensuring proper recording and receipt issuance.

Sign up today! Contact leila@turnout.org with questions.

Volunteer with Starlight Strut: Queer country western dancing for women, non-binary and trans people.

Starlight Strut runs a monthly dance for women and trans and non-binary people on second Saturdays, and they always need volunteers to help with setup, breakdown, check-in table, music, and other roles. Most shifts are 1 hour to allow people plenty of time to dance, and they're a very friendly community! 

Their next event is on 9/14/24 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and is ongoing monthly. 

They have roles for all kinds of skills, abilities, and interests, but for setup and breakdown, it does help to be able to lift 20-40 lbs. 

Contact Alana at Volunteer@StarlightStrut.org with questions.

Check your email after signing up below for important information and next steps!

Oakland Pride Parade & Festival 2024

Volunteer for Oakland Pride 2024 on Sunday, September 8th!

Come join us for a fabulous celebration of love and diversity at Oakland Pride! Get ready to show off your true colors and embrace the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. This in-person event will be held at the heart of Oakland, 20th Street & Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA.

Expect an unforgettable day filled with music, dance, and exciting performances. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or simply want to support and celebrate with us, everyone is welcome! So mark your calendars and get ready to spread love, joy, and acceptance at Oakland Pride!

Questions? Contact Leila at leila@turnout.org.

Volunteer & Beautify the Wellness Trail with Urban Tilth

Urban Tilth inspires, hires, and trains local residents to cultivate agriculture, feed our community, and restore relationships to land to build a more sustainable food system, within a just and healthier community.

Let's Beautify the Wellness Trail on Saturday, August 24th from 9:00am-12:00pm! Volunteers will be trimming bushes, planting Native plants , and weeding. 

Requirements: lifting, bending, kneeling to pull weeds, pushing (for wheel barrels).

Street parking is at the MLK running track park! There will be a green Canopy that says "Urban Tilth" and you will need to check in there before you begin to volunteer. 

Contact Cheryl Lopez with questions at Cheryl@urbantilth.org or 510-776-0417!

Sign up below.

Get Tickets for the 2024 Queer Board Match

Are you interested in exploring nonprofit Board service? Do you want to support incredible local queer and trans nonprofits? Is your nonprofit looking for new Board members?

Join us for the annual Queer Board Match!

The Queer Board Match is an annual tabling event that brings together community members interested in Board service to connect with phenomenal nonprofits serving queer and trans communities. From street fairs and healthcare to social support and the arts, come meet the nonprofits on the frontlines of caring for our communities.

Maybe you’ve heard about Board service but you aren’t sure what it entails - that’s fine! This is a zero-commitment event that will give you a chance to learn more. Not only is Board service an unparalleled way to make a difference for a cause you care about, but it provides unparalleled opportunities for professional development, network building, and personal growth.

Participants will get the chance to learn the basics of Board service while meeting with a variety of queer and trans nonprofits searching for new leaders. Participating nonprofits report making meaningful connections with an average of 7 prospective new Board members at Queer Board Match events.

We hope you’ll join us for this unique and impactful event!

Itinerary:

1. 6pm Event Starts

2. 6pm - 7pm Optional Board Service Info Session: Learn what is expected of Board members and what questions are good to ask when applying for a non-profit Board.

3. 6-9pm Tabling & Networking

Questions? Reach out to contact@turnout.org.

Volunteer for or Attend this Drag & Fashion Show Brunch Fundraiser by the Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District

Volunteer to support this Drag brunch and fashion show! Volunteer roles include set up, clean up, check-in, wayfinders, and dressing rooms!

About the Event: Come join us for OUT Drag brunch and fashion show at Lake Chalet to support the Oakland Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District on August 3rd, 2024 from 12-4. Drag show hosted by Vicky Sparkle-Titz (@vickysparkletitz) and Fashion Show hosted by Meeka Starr (@meekastarrofficial) and food provided by Lake Chalet. We'd love to see you at our fun community event great for a great cause.

Volunteer for Up Your Alley: 18+

Calling all volunteers 18 and older! Volunteer for Up Your Alley 2024!

About the Event: Up Your Alley returns to the infamous streets of SOMA! Come get twisted with Steamworks, dance to our hot DJs and with our hotter gogos, watch kink and bondage demos that will blow your mind, cruise the artisan goods at our vendors, and get dirty at San Francisco’s notorious leather and kink block party.

Volunteer for Sunday Streets at the Excelsior

Sunday Streets celebrates open and car-free streets in different neighborhoods of San Francisco where people can enjoy music and other entertainment, food, and community groups with exhibitor booths at the different hubs along the route, and is sponsored by the non-profit Livable City.

There are many volunteer opportunities at Sunday Streets. Volunteers are especially needed for the next Sunday Streets in the Excelsior on July 21 from 11-4. This is one of their long routes along Mission St. from Avalon to Geneva.

Volunteers can bring relatives and friends to help them enjoy the open streets. This opportunity is also great for groups. All volunteers receive a T-Shirt and lunch sandwich for their help.

Contact volunteer@livablecity.org with any questions! Please follow the steps sent to your email after signing up below.