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LGBTQIA+ Volunteer Opportunities

Help the GLO Center provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community! We are always looking for allies to help out with our events and otherwise. Examples of volunteer opportunities at GLO include:

  • Join a Committee!
  • Center welcoming attendant
  • Tech advisor
  • Pride event planning and assistance
  • Any/all other event assistance
  • Jim House Community Garden attendant
  • Peer Group Facilitator
  • Pro Bono Professional Services or Advice
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Volunteer Process

We’re excited that you’re interested in volunteering with The GLO Center! Getting started is simple:

  1. Fill out the Interest Form – Complete the interest form below.
  2. Attend a Volunteer Orientation – Orientations are held on the first Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted) to help you learn more about GLO, our mission, and how you can get involved. 

Once you’ve completed these steps, we’ll connect with you about volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and availability. Thank you for wanting to make a difference in our community!

Check out our Event Calendar for the latest information on the upcoming Volunteer Orientations. 

Volunteer Interest Form

If you think you can be of assistance in any other way, we welcome you to send us your idea! All you have to do is email us at collins@glocenter.org or complete the volunteer interest form below.

Upcoming Events

🧃 GLO's Food Pantry Evening 🥫

What: Our food pantry will be open after hours! The last appointment will be at 7:30pm.
First‑time visitor? Schedule a consultation with Emilia by 12pm day of the event by emailing Emilia@glocenter.org. Then get your order filled that night!
Requirements: ✔️15-minute consultation with Emilia ✔️ Income ≤ 300% line
✔️ Resident of Southwest Missouri ✔️ Member of the LGBTQ+ Community
Offerings: Shelf stable dry goods, frozen meat selections, hygiene products, harm reduction products, and binders.
When: Monday, December 1st, 5:15 PM – 8 PM
Where: The GLO Center — 518 E Commercial St. Springfield, MO