The San Diego LGBT Community Center is led by a 10-member board of directors, employs more than 115 paid staff, and utilizes more than 1,200 community volunteers to achieve its twin goals of promoting LGBTQ health/wellness and human rights. The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities to the betterment of our entire San Diego region. The Center provides more than 80,000 direct service visits annually to San Diego community members, and through its events, activities, and advocacy, touches the lives of thousands more.

Volunteer Opportunities: There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at the San Diego LGBT Community Center, like Dine Out for Life, the AIDS Walk & Run, general event volunteers, the Food Bank, Latin services, men’s services, senior services, and many more!

Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Fill out the Volunteer Application Form

3. Register to attend a 2-hour volunteer orientation

4. Complete a Background Check: Because of the sensitive nature of some of their work, The Center requires all volunteers to complete a fingerprint check and clearance of Megan’s Law before being placed. The Center covers the cost of fingerprinting. After attending orientation and completing the background check, individuals are welcomed as new Center volunteers and can begin getting involved!

5. Some volunteer opportunities at The Center including Youth and Welcome Services require an interview, additional training, and a six-month commitment.

For more information about volunteering at The Center, contact them at volunteer@thecentersd.org.

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