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:

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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

Join a committee!

Finance/Fundraising
Communications
Programming
Board Development
Building and Maintenance
Nominating
Pridefest

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.

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Upcoming Events

The GLO Market

What: Join us in supporting local queer-owned businesses and organizations!
When: Saturday, September 21, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: The GLO Center

Rainbow Kids: Nature Center Outing

What: Join us at the Nature Center for the program “Reptiles & Amphibians” – featuring live reptiles and amphibians and a focus on the separate species of each group! This activity features an indoor portion and a guided hike, each lasting about 45 minutes.) Who: To give LGBTQ+ families with kids 11 and under an opportunity to meet with each other and connect with nature.This event is for LGBTQ+ kiddos aged 5-11, accompanied by a grownup (this is not a drop-off event – grownups must stay with their kids.)
When: Saturday, September 28, 2 PM – 4 PM
Where: Springfield Conservation Nature Center

8 Week - Youth Therapeutic Support Group

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Beyond Healing to offer a new therapeutic support group to provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. To reserve a spot, email therapy@beyondhealingcenter.com. Who: For LGBTQIA+ teens ages 14-18.
When: Every Friday from 6-7 PM, starting September 27th through November 15th.
Where: Springfield Conservation Nature Center

2024 Annual Meeting

What: The annual meeting is a time for GLO members to come together, elect board members, and celebrate all that we have accomplished this year! 🎉
It will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar (which will include non-alcoholic drink options as well). Who: The annual meeting is free for GLO members. If you need clarification on your status as a member, please email aaron@glocenter.org for more information. When: Monday, September 30, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Where: This year’s annual meeting will happen in a new location (provided upon RSVP).

GLO 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. October Book: Native Son by Richard Wright
When: Sunday, October 6, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The GLO Center