Volunteers Make It Happen!
Volunteers are vital to the work of the LGBT Community Center. Our volunteers manage our front desk, support and enhance Center programs, represent the Center at tabling events throughout the city, help put on special events and fairs, nurture our community garden, and more.
2022 Volunteer Awards
On April 22, 2022, we will gather to honor individuals who inspired through their volunteerism. We are proud to honor this group of incredibly dedicated volunteers! They truly are all stars! We thank all who offered their time this year to ensure our mission of enriching the lives of the LGBTQ+ community here in Greater Cleveland is achieved!
AYRON EVANS
Goes to the individual with the most volunteer hours this past year.
EDDIE JENKINS
Goes to the individual who has offered tremendous assistance and guidance to the QYou Program
TOM STEBEL
Goes to the individual who keeps on going and has recorded 1000+ hours with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.
MADELINE SWANBECK & HARPER MANCUSO
Goes to the young LGBTQ+ individual(s) who are proving themselves to be leaders in the community.
JESSICA HOEHNEN & QUINN GAUTHIER
Goes to the Individual(s) who have shown to go above and beyond as our front desk representatives.
MARIE TAYLOR
Goes to the individual who has been the longest running grocery outreach volunteer.
TASHA MILLER
Goes to the individual with the most consecutive hours logged in setting up and tearing down of Center events.
Volunteer Requirements
An individual seeking volunteer opportunities with The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland must meet the following requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Online registration and application on the Timecounts volunteer management platform.
- A 1.5 hour volunteer orientation at the LGBT Center. You can sign up for volunteer orientations from the Opportunities tab in the Volunteer Hub on the Timecounts website after you’ve completed your application.
- A background check through Sterling Volunteers. After completing orientation, you will receive an e-mail with the background check prompt. Note: a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from volunteering at The Center, but it might prevent you from working with certain programs or populations of Center guests.
- Depending on your volunteer role, there may be further training or interviews required, such as a shadow shift at the front desk or a sit down with a program coordinator.
On some occasions, we are able to accommodate one-time group volunteer opportunities when we have large projects.
For any questions regarding volunteering or if you are interested in/have an idea for a group volunteer project, please reach out!
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