Volunteer with PFLAG NYC
Volunteer with PFLAG NYC
PFLAG NYC is always looking for new volunteers with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and we have many exciting and impactful volunteer opportunities available for folks who want to make a difference for LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones.
PFLAG NYC is always looking for new volunteers with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and we have many exciting and impactful volunteer opportunities available for folks who want to make a difference for LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones.
PFLAG NYC is always looking for new volunteers with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and we have many exciting and impactful volunteer opportunities available for folks who want to make a difference for LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones.
Support Group Facilitators
We have twelve online support groups designed to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of identities and communities. Groups are offered free of charge and led by volunteer facilitators who ensure that all of our attendees are supported and affirmed.
During meetings, facilitators welcome participants, share meeting guidelines and group norms, offer discussion topics, steer the conversation, and manage group dynamics.
Hours & time commitment: Support groups meet on nights and weekends, either once or twice per month, depending on the group. All meetings are 90 minutes. When possible, we assign co-facilitators to work together to lead meetings.
If you're passionate about guiding and uplifting families in a group setting, click the button below to apply to be a support group facilitator.
1-on-1 Support
Coaches
We offer individual coaching and goal setting to family members and other loved ones of LGBTQ+ people to help them move forward in accepting, understanding, and supporting the LGBTQ+ folks in their lives.
Coaches are matched with coachees based on each coachee's goals, schedule, and preferences. During sessions, coaches work with coachees to help them with areas where they feel stuck, bridge knowledge gaps, and provide resources.
Hours & time commitment: Coaches are assigned 1-2 coachees at a time, and the relationship with each coachee lasts approximately three months. Sessions may take place by Zoom, phone call, text, or email, depending on the coachee's preference, and are scheduled at times that work for both coach and coachee.
If you like the idea of supporting people virtually 1-on-1 to meet their specific needs, click the button below to apply to be a coach.
Safe Schools Program Speakers
The Safe Schools Program is an educational speaking and outreach initiative where PFLAG NYC staff and community speakers visit elementary, middle, and high schools to promote understanding, equality, and inclusion.
During school visits, we give an age-appropriate introduction about gender identity and sexual orientation, speakers share their personal and family stories, and staff members lead a classroom conversation and answer questions.
Hours & time commitment: School visits range from 3–5 hours and take place in person in NYC public schools, typically during school hours on weekdays. Once registered and trained, volunteers are notified about speaking opportunities and can sign up to speak at schools that are convenient for them.
If you're interested in sharing your story to make schools safer, click the button below to apply to be a Safe Schools Program speaker.
You might make a great facilitator if:
- You're comfortable leading a group.
- You're an effective listener, learner, and mediator who can communicate in a non-judgmental way with mindfulness and sensitivity.
- You have lived experience with or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and identify as a member of one or more of the communities our groups represent, such as being Black, AAPI, Latino, a dad, etc.
Training requirements: All of our facilitators undergo virtual training with our support staff and observe support groups before facilitating independently. Facilitators are also provided with continuous skills development and case support during their volunteer tenure.
You might make a great coach if:
- You feel excited about building rapport with and getting to know individuals on a deep level.
- You're skilled at listening to offer support and set goals, and asking thoughtful questions that help you better understand people's motives and desires.
- You have lived experience with or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and have basic knowledge about LGBTQ+ terminology, concepts, and culture.
- Past coaching experience is a plus!
Training requirements: All of our coaches undergo virtual training with our support staff before being assigned coachees to work with. Coaches are also provided with continuous skills development and case support during their volunteer tenure.
You might make a great community speaker if:
- You enjoy educating others.
- You're a parent or family member of an LGBTQ+ person who wants to share your story about how and why you support your LGBTQ+ loved one.
- You're an LGBTQ+ person who's excited to speak about your journey of self-acceptance.
- You're comfortable with public speaking and sharing your experiences to introduce students to a positive perspective of LGBTQ+ people.
Training requirements: During the school year, we offer in-person training sessions at the PFLAG NYC office. We also offer individual training sessions during the months when group sessions aren't available and for interested volunteers who can't attend a group session.
Support Group Facilitators
We have twelve online support groups designed to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of identities and communities. Groups are offered free of charge and led by volunteer facilitators who ensure that all of our attendees are supported and affirmed.
During meetings, facilitators welcome participants, share meeting guidelines and group norms, offer discussion topics, steer the conversation, and manage group dynamics.
Hours & time commitment: Support groups meet on nights and weekends, either once or twice per month, depending on the group. All meetings are 90 minutes. When possible, we assign co-facilitators to work together to lead meetings.
If you're passionate about guiding and uplifting families in a group setting, click the button below to apply to be a support group facilitator.
1-on-1 Support
Coaches
We offer individual coaching and goal setting to family members and other loved ones of LGBTQ+ people to help them move forward in accepting, understanding, and supporting the LGBTQ+ folks in their lives.
Coaches are matched with coachees based on each coachee's goals, schedule, and preferences. During sessions, coaches work with coachees to help them with areas where they feel stuck, bridge knowledge gaps, and provide resources.
Hours & time commitment: Coaches are assigned 1-2 coachees at a time, and the relationship with each coachee lasts approximately three months. Sessions may take place by Zoom, phone call, text, or email, depending on the coachee's preference, and are scheduled at times that work for both coach and coachee.
If you like the idea of supporting people virtually 1-on-1 to meet their specific needs, click the button below to apply to be a coach.
Safe Schools Program Speakers
The Safe Schools Program is an educational speaking and outreach initiative where PFLAG NYC staff and community speakers visit elementary, middle, and high schools to promote understanding, equality, and inclusion.
During school visits, we give an age-appropriate introduction about gender identity and sexual orientation, speakers share their personal and family stories, and staff members lead a classroom conversation and answer questions.
Hours & time commitment: School visits range from 3–5 hours and take place in person in NYC public schools, typically during school hours on weekdays. Once registered and trained, volunteers are notified about speaking opportunities and can sign up to speak at schools that are convenient for them.
If you're interested in sharing your story to make schools safer, click the button below to apply to be a Safe Schools Program speaker.
You might make a great facilitator if:
- You're comfortable leading a group.
- You're an effective listener, learner, and mediator who can communicate in a non-judgmental way with mindfulness and sensitivity.
- You have lived experience with or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and identify as a member of one or more of the communities our groups represent, such as being Black, AAPI, Latino, a dad, etc.
Training requirements:
All of our facilitators undergo virtual training with our support staff and observe support groups before facilitating independently. Facilitators are also provided with continuous skills development and case support during their volunteer tenure.
You might make a great coach if:
- You feel excited about building rapport with and getting to know individuals on a deep level.
- You're skilled at listening to offer support and set goals, and asking thoughtful questions that help you better understand people's motives and desires.
- You have lived experience with or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and have basic knowledge about LGBTQ+ terminology, concepts, and culture.
- Past coaching experience is a plus!
Training requirements:
All of our coaches undergo virtual training with our support staff before being assigned coachees to work with. Coaches are also provided with continuous skills development and case support during their volunteer tenure.
You might make a great community speaker if:
- You enjoy educating others.
- You're a parent or family member of an LGBTQ+ person who wants to share your story about how and why you support your LGBTQ+ loved one.
- You're an LGBTQ+ person who's excited to speak about your journey of self-acceptance.
- You're comfortable with public speaking and sharing your experiences to introduce students to a positive perspective of LGBTQ+ people.
Training requirements:
During the school year, we offer in-person training sessions at the PFLAG NYC office. We also offer individual training sessions during the months when group sessions aren't available and for interested volunteers who can't attend a group session.
Support Group Facilitators
We have twelve online support groups designed to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of identities and communities. Groups are offered free of charge and led by volunteer facilitators who ensure that all of our attendees are supported and affirmed.
During meetings, facilitators welcome participants, share meeting guidelines and group norms, offer discussion topics, steer the conversation, and manage group dynamics.
Hours & time commitment: Support groups meet on nights and weekends, either once or twice per month, depending on the group. All meetings are 90 minutes. When possible, we assign co-facilitators to work together to lead meetings.
If you're passionate about guiding and uplifting families in a group setting, click the button below to apply to be a support group facilitator.
You might make a great facilitator if:
- You're comfortable leading a group.
- You're an effective listener, learner, and mediator who can communicate in a non-judgmental way with mindfulness and sensitivity.
- You have lived experience with or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and identify as a member of one or more of the communities our groups represent, such as being Black, AAPI, Latino, a dad, etc.
Training requirements: All of our facilitators undergo virtual training with our support staff and observe support groups before facilitating independently. Facilitators are also provided with continuous skills development and case support during their volunteer tenure.
1-on-1 Support
Coaches
We offer individual coaching and goal setting to family members and other loved ones of LGBTQ+ people to help them move forward in accepting, understanding, and supporting the LGBTQ+ folks in their lives.
Coaches are matched with coachees based on each coachee's goals, schedule, and preferences. During sessions, coaches work with coachees to help them with areas where they feel stuck, bridge knowledge gaps, and provide resources.
Hours & time commitment: Coaches are assigned 1-2 coachees at a time, and the relationship with each coachee lasts approximately three months. Sessions may take place by Zoom, phone call, text, or email, depending on the coachee's preference, and are scheduled at times that work for both coach and coachee.
If you like the idea of supporting people virtually 1-on-1 to meet their specific needs, click the button below to apply to be a coach.
You might make a great coach if:
- You feel excited about building rapport with and getting to know individuals on a deep level.
- You're skilled at listening to offer support and set goals, and asking thoughtful questions that help you better understand people's motives and desires.
- You have lived experience with or as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and have basic knowledge about LGBTQ+ terminology, concepts, and culture.
- Past coaching experience is a plus!
Training requirements: All of our coaches undergo virtual training with our support staff before being assigned coachees to work with. Coaches are also provided with continuous skills development and case support during their volunteer tenure.
Safe Schools Program Speakers
The Safe Schools Program is an educational speaking and outreach initiative where PFLAG NYC staff and community speakers visit elementary, middle, and high schools to promote understanding, equality, and inclusion.
During school visits, we give an age-appropriate introduction about gender identity and sexual orientation, speakers share their personal and family stories, and staff members lead a classroom conversation and answer questions.
Hours & time commitment: School visits range from 3–5 hours and take place in person in NYC public schools, typically during school hours on weekdays. Once registered and trained, volunteers are notified about speaking opportunities and can sign up to speak at schools that are convenient for them.
If you're interested in sharing your story to make schools safer, click the button below to apply to be a Safe Schools Program speaker.
You might make a great community speaker if:
- You enjoy educating others.
- You're a parent or family member of an LGBTQ+ person who wants to share your story about how and why you support your LGBTQ+ loved one.
- You're an LGBTQ+ person who's excited to speak about your journey of self-acceptance.
- You're comfortable with public speaking and sharing your experiences to introduce students to a positive perspective of LGBTQ+ people.
Training requirements: During the school year, we offer in-person training sessions at the PFLAG NYC office. We also offer individual training sessions during the months when group sessions aren't available and for interested volunteers who can't attend a group session.
In addition to the volunteer programs described above, if you have other skill sets or interests that you think would be an asset to our volunteer team, please don't hesitate to fill out our volunteer form by clicking the button below.
We also need translators on standby (especially for Spanish, East Asian languages, and ASL), folks who want to participate in our advocacy and activism efforts, workshop presenters on topics that might be valuable to our community, influencers and promoters to help us with outreach, and more.
In addition to the volunteer programs described above, if you have other skill sets or interests that you think would be an asset to our volunteer team, please don't hesitate to reach out through the volunteer form below.
We also need translators (especially for Spanish, East Asian languages, and ASL), folks who want to participate in our advocacy and activism efforts, workshop presenters on topics that might be valuable to our community, influencers and promoters to help us with outreach, and more.
In addition to the volunteer programs described above, if you have other skill sets or interests that you think would be an asset to our volunteer team, please don't hesitate to fill out our volunteer form by clicking the button below.
We also need translators on standby (especially for Spanish, East Asian languages, and ASL), folks who want to participate in our advocacy and activism efforts, workshop presenters on topics that might be valuable to our community, influencers and promoters to help us with outreach, and more.
