LGBTQ volunteer opportunities

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

Volunteer Process

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

Fill out the Intereste Form – Complete the interest form below.
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.

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Upcoming Events

The GLO Market

What: A monthly event supporting local queer-owned businesses and resources. Started in 2023, GLO Markets aim to showcase local talent where patrons can purchase from over 20+ LGBTQIA+ artists, resources, and entrepreneurs.
When: Saturday, May 17th 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: The GLO Center

GLO Movie Night @ The Moxie

What: Moonage Daydream (2022) is a documentary film about the legendary musician and artist David Bowie, directed by Brett Morgen. Unlike traditional documentaries, the film is an immersive audiovisual experience that blends never-before-seen concert footage, interviews, and personal archives with Bowie’s own narration and music!
When: Saturday, May 17th 4 PM
Where: Moxie Cinema – 305 S Campbell Ave #101

6-Session SNAP Family Nutrition Class: Session 1

What: The free program is for children 8-12 and the adult who prepares their meals. It involves cooking together as a family and learning recipes that are healthy and easy to cook. The classes are interactive, and you can learn about setting health goals for your family. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and build community.
When: Saturday, May 24th 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: The GLO Center
If a family attends all six sessions, they will receive a free kitchen appliance!

6-Session SNAP Family Nutrition Class: Session 2

What: The free program is for children 8-12 and the adult who prepares their meals. It involves cooking together as a family and learning recipes that are healthy and easy to cook. The classes are interactive, and you can learn about setting health goals for your family. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and build community.
When: Saturday, May 31st 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: The GLO Center
If a family attends all six sessions, they will receive a free kitchen appliance!

Banned Book Club

What: Join GLO at our Banned Book Club where we’ll be reading a series of books that have been or could be banned, followed by discussions on the books, novels, and writings. This is a SAFE SPACE and is open to allies and open-minded individuals!
June Book: “Kindred” by Octavia Butler.
When: Sunday, June 1st 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: The GLO Center

6-Session SNAP Family Nutrition Class: Session 3

What: The free program is for children 8-12 and the adult who prepares their meals. It involves cooking together as a family and learning recipes that are healthy and easy to cook. The classes are interactive, and you can learn about setting health goals for your family. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and build community.
When: Saturday, June 7th 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: The GLO Center
If a family attends all six sessions, they will receive a free kitchen appliance!

Ozarks Pridefest Pre-Party: Homecoming Dance

What: Ozarks Pridefest 2025 is throwing the ultimate HOMECOMING DANCE pre-party and YOU’RE INVITED to bring the Y2K realness and party like it’s 2005 (but gayer 🌈). There will be a live DJ, cash bar, raffles, and a meet & greet with legend, JAMES MANSFIELD! 👑
When: Friday, June 13th 7:30–10:30 PM
Where: The Fairbanks – 1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield
Who: This event is 18+ and all proceeds will benefit Ozarks Pridefest & The GLO Center. ✨ Dress up in your best Y2K-inspired Homecoming Dance attire and get ready to dance the night away.

Ozarks Pridefest 2025: Homecoming

What: In 2025, we’re coming home. Not just to Pridefest, but to a Springfield where we all belong. A place where our love, our strength, and our voices create a community that can’t be ignored.
Our Homecoming is about finding connection in a world that so often tries to keep us isolated. It’s about standing firm in who we are, celebrating the beauty of being unapologetically ourselves and honoring the people who’ve worked to make Springfield a safe and welcoming home for us all
From the allies who stood beside us and the trailblazers who paved the way, this Pride is for them, for you, and for all of us. 👑
📣 Bring your pride. 📣 Bring your joy.📣 Bring your whole self.
This is more than A homecoming. It’s OUR homecoming.
When: Saturday, June 14th
Parade: Steps off at 11:45 am
Main Event: 12 pm
Where: Downtown Springfield

6-Session SNAP Family Nutrition Class: Session 4

What: The free program is for children 8-12 and the adult who prepares their meals. It involves cooking together as a family and learning recipes that are healthy and easy to cook. The classes are interactive, and you can learn about setting health goals for your family. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and build community.
When: Saturday, June 21st 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: The GLO Center
If a family attends all six sessions, they will receive a free kitchen appliance!

6-Session SNAP Family Nutrition Class: Session 5

What: The free program is for children 8-12 and the adult who prepares their meals. It involves cooking together as a family and learning recipes that are healthy and easy to cook. The classes are interactive, and you can learn about setting health goals for your family. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and build community.
When: Saturday, July 19th 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: The GLO Center
If a family attends all six sessions, they will receive a free kitchen appliance!

6-Session SNAP Family Nutrition Class: Session 6

What: The free program is for children 8-12 and the adult who prepares their meals. It involves cooking together as a family and learning recipes that are healthy and easy to cook. The classes are interactive, and you can learn about setting health goals for your family. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and build community.
When: Saturday, August 2nd 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: The GLO Center
If a family attends all six sessions, they will receive a free kitchen appliance!

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