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LGBTQIA+ Volunteer Opportunities

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

  • Help out with events, like Pridefest!
  • Serve on a Committee!
  • Be a center assistant!
  • Become a Peer Support or Community Group Facilitator!
  • Prepare meals for GLO youth, young adults, or for events!
  • Assist with anything else GLO might need!
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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. After submitting the form, you’ll be redirected to the videos for Step 2.
  2. Watch the Volunteer Orientation Videos
  3. Complete the volunteer application form to set up your Volunteer Portal account.
  4. Wait for your Background Check to be completed – All volunteers must complete a background check. We collect the information we need to run a basic background screening in the application.

When your background screening comes back, GLO staff will approve your Volgistics account, and you’ll be ready to start volunteering with GLO!

Thank you for wanting to make a difference in our community! The volunteer orientation video will explain how to sign up for your first shift.

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 info@glocenter.org or complete the volunteer interest form below.

Upcoming Events

Ozarks Pridefest 2026: Come One, Come All

What: Come One, Come All to Ozarks Pridefest 2026!
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hen: Saturday, June 13 @ 11:30 AM (Parade) / 12PM – 6PM (Festival)
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here: Downtown Springfield

Gaming With GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of water-themed gaming! Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Splash-tacular”! 
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hen: Sunday, June 21 @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple – 1570 E Battlefield Suite F

GLO x Wendy's Fundraiser Day 6/26

What: All day long, Wendy’s at 1723 W Republic Road will donate 30% of qualifying sales to GLO when you show the official fundraiser flyer at checkout. Drive-thru, carry-out, and dine-in orders all qualify. Just bring a paper flyer or show the flyer on your phone when ordering.
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hen: Friday, June 26 @ 6:30AM – 11:59PM
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here: 1723 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807