Volunteering at the LGBT Resource Center
Through volunteer support and involvement, the LGBT Resource Center serves all students on the University of Georgia campus. Volunteers help establish an inclusive environment, welcoming all who seek support. Volunteers are a vital resource and necessary in order to ensure the Center is open throughout the day.
Responsibilities:
Serve as first point of contact when students, faculty, staff, and visitors enter the Center.
Perform administrative assistant duties including answering phones and maintaining a clean environment.
Provide tours of the Center to visitors.
Provide resources and referral tools to students in need of extra support.
Attend volunteer meetings.
Assist in revising printed and online materials.
Assist in researching topics on LGBT related subjects.
Organize materials for outreach programs, such as Safe Space, Rainbow Chat, and online resource.
Design posters and bulletin boards.
Assist Lambda Alliance with special events and projects.
Commitment:
The Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Each day, volunteers are needed to staff the front desk. Volunteers are asked to commit to a work schedule for the semester dictated by the amount of time she/he has available. Students may volunteer from 4 hours to 20 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Must be an enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at the University of Georgia
- Must be willing to serve as a positive support resource for the LGBT community
- Must agree to treat others with respect and dignity.
For information on how to volunteer in the LGBT Resource Center, contact lgbt@uga.edu or call 706.542.4077.
