VOLUNTEER FOR LGBT Youth Scotland
Join a team of 100+ volunteers creating positive change for LGBTQ+ Young people. Inspiring them, encouraging them and helping them to develop.
What will volunteering with LGBT Youth Scotland give me?
- A challenging and rewarding role
- On-going training and skills development (both internally and externally)
- An opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
- Fun, laughter, respect and appreciation!
“Give it a try! It is very rewarding and a lot of fun. Just by contributing, you are already making a difference.”
Adair, volunteer
Volunteer roles
We have volunteering opportunities across Scotland, including:
- Ayr
- Dumfries
- Dundee
- East Dunbartonshire
- Edinburgh
- Falkirk
- Glasgow
- Inverness
- Perth
- Selkirk (Scottish Borders)
- Stirling
Our volunteer opportunities
Admin volunteer
Help us with vital tasks that keep us running! Assist us during the day with office administration, such as filing and data entry. This opportunity is available in our Edinburgh and Glasgow Offices.
Digital volunteer
Become an online youth worker. Provide one-to-one support, info and advice to young people online in Live Chat and by email. This opportunity is available in our Edinburgh and Glasgow Offices.
Participation volunteer
Support young people in their peer education roles, including public speaking, design and delivery of workshops, and accreditation. This opportunity is available in our Edinburgh and Glasgow Offices.
Talent pool volunteer
Join our talent pool and donate any useful skills you have on an ad-hoc basis! This opportunity is available in all areas.
Youth group volunteer
Help run regular LGBTQ+ youth groups, working face-to-face in a supportive environment. Previous experience of working with young people under 26 is preferred. This opportunity is available in all areas with an LGBT Youth Scotland run youth group.
Become a volunteer
Our volunteering programme is designed to equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to really make a difference for LGBTQ+ young people. There are several opportunities each year to join our team. Recruitment is currently closed but you can register to be notified when it opens again, using the button below. If you have any questions please email: volunteers@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Next volunteer intake:
Applications
26 August – 6 September 2024
Interviews
16 – 27 September 2024
Training
7 – 26 October 2024
Our training consists of a mix of self-guided sessions during the week and a live session on each Saturday.
