Volunteers are the backbone of this organization. We could not be where we are today without our dedicated and committed volunteers. Kaleidoscope Youth Center requires over 300 hours of volunteer support each month just to keep our doors open to continue to provide our services to LGBTQ youth.
We welcome your contributions as a volunteer to the varied activities of this dynamic and worthwhile organization. We continue to need your help so that we are successful in making coming-out an experience that is shared, celebrated, and safe.

At times that will mean serving as a center staffer, as the facilitator of a group, doing office tasks, maintenance chores, publicity, and volunteering at outreach or fundraising activities.

We require our volunteers to:

• Be at least 24 years of age.
  
• Fill-out a KYC Volunteer Application.
  
• Complete our General Training Class.
  
• Successfully clear a criminal background check and personal interviews.
  
• Be willing to be a role model for the youth at KYC.

Our current needs include:

• Group Facilitation - Preparing and facilitating small group interaction. Assisting youth in building a support network of friends and advocates
  
• General Center Volunteers We are open Monday through Friday from 4-9 pm. There are two shifts: one from 4-6 pm and another from 6-9 pm. Responsibilities include greeting the youth and introducing the center to new youth; supporting the facilitators with group discussions; and providing a positive relationship of understanding, education, support and advocacy for youth who come to Kaleidoscope.
  
• Recreation - Develop a program of sports and recreation for youth of all abilities or support youth program development in this area.
  
• Special Event Coordination - Plan parties, dances, retreats, seminars, trips and fundraisers for youth.
  
• Special Event Chaperones - Attend trips, parties, dances and retreats with the purpose of helping youth participate and enjoy the event.
  
• Program Sponsor - Coordinate and act as an adult sponsor for youth-driven programs (i.e. Theatre Troupe, Youth Advisory Board, Youth Volunteer Activities, Creative Arts, Life Skills, etc.…)
  
• Administration - Help with fundraising, database management, mailings, e-mailings, web maintenance, planning, filing etc.
  
• Life Skills Mentor - Provide practical life skills such as budgeting, buying a car, renting an apartment, getting a job etc.
  
• IT - Build and maintain the computer lab, provide network support and aid in software acquisition.
  Outreach - Work with special outreach teams to reach populations underrepresented in our current programs.
  
• Newsletter Editor-We want to cover KYC activities in particular and give attention to national developments of interest as well. The newsletter goes to all donors, friends, supports, and youth three times a year.
  
  And remember, we encourage all volunteers to think about their passions, skills, and interests and propose volunteer projects and opportunities. We encourage all volunteers to involve youth in the design and execution of any project.