VOLUNTEER WITH US

The Pride Center is looking for enthusiastic, friendly folks who are passionate about theÂ LGBTQ+ community who want to get involved and give back in San Mateo County.

We offer a variety of ongoing volunteer opportunities, and area also happy to create personalized volunteer experiences based on your skills, interests, and availability. We are also proud to host several volunteer committees listed below that welcome new volunteers year round.

Want to get involved? Fill out the intake form below and we’ll be in touch.

Questions? Contact Francisco Sapp (he/him) at francisco.sapp@sanmateopride.org.

Current Pride Center Volunteer Opportunities:

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Gay Men's Group Co-Facilitator

We are currently seeking a volunteer co-facilitator for our monthly gay men’s Peer support Group! If you have a passion for creating and holding space for other community members to come together, build friendships and find social and emotional support, we would love to work with you!

We are asking that community members who are interested in volunteering identify as gay men. facilitator experience is a bonus, but not necessary! Basic Zoom Experience is required. This group currently meets virtually on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 PM.

You will help provide:

A safer space to share and be open
A place to gather with similar community
A group to have fun and be yourself

You will receive:

Training & Skills Building
Ongoing support from the Pride Center and PFS
The chance to build community!

Think you are a good fit? Do you have questions? please contact Elana Ron (She/they) at Elana.Ron@sanmateopride.org

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Queer Women's Group Co-Facilitator

We are currently seeking a volunteer co-facilitator for our monthly Queer Women’s Peer Support Group! If you have a passion for creating and holding space for other community members to come together, build friendships and find social and emotional support, we would love to work with you!

We are asking that community members who are interested in volunteering and identify as an LGBTQ+ women.

While having facilitator experience would be helpful, it is not necessary in order to apply! However, basic Zoom experience is required.

Queer Women’s Group currently meets virtually on the fourth Friday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM.

You will help provide:

A safer and accepting space to share and be open
A place to gather socially with similar community
A group to have fun and be yourself

You will:

Learn and/or build on Facilitation skills
Receive ongoing support from the San Mateo County Pride Center

Interested? Questions? Please reach out to Elan Ron (She/they) at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org.

Current Pride Center Volunteer Committees:

COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

The Community Advisory Board (or CAB, for short) is a group of volunteer members who have a passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community. CAB works closely with Pride Center staff to support programming, decisions, and design. LGBTQ+ folks and allies are welcome to join.

Visit the Community Advisory Board page for more information.

CAB meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. For more info, email our Program Director, Frankie Sapp (he/him), at francisco.sapp@sanmateopride.org. CAB is fab!

EVENTS COMMITTEE

The Pride Center is proud to host monthly events for the community! From intergenerational dinners to co-supporting panels, we work hard to engage and plan events that reflect the diversity of the county. If you are interested in brainstorming, planning, or graphic design support, consider being a volunteer for our events!

Visit the Events page for more information about our upcoming events.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Youth Advisory Board project, please fill out the intake form below.

YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD

The Youth Advisory Board is an opportunity for youth to showcase and develop their creativity and leadership skills. As a member of the Youth Advisory Board you will work with fellow youth leaders to build and create community spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.

Visit the Youth Advisory Board page for more information.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Youth Advisory Board project, please email Ishani Dugar (they/them) at ishani@acs-teens.org for more information.