The accomplishments of Outright Vermont are only possible through the generosity of ORVT’s supporters. There are many ways you can contribute to our efforts and one of the most important ways is to volunteer! With our small staff, we depend heavily on volunteers in every aspect of the organization. Interviews are required for all positions, so contact Morganne TODAY – morganne@outrightvt.org and join our fabulous group of dedicated volunteers!

There are a number of areas for volunteers:

• Administrative
• Fundraising
• Direct Service
• Board of Directors
• Youth-Specfic Opportunities
• Internships

Volunteer Opportunities at Outright Vermont

ADMINISTRATIVE:
General Volunteers
There are many events throughout a month that the staff at ORVT need help with. From helping with large statewide dances, to going ice-skating, to mailings. There are a number of opportunities that will fit your schedule – let Morganne know what interests you by emailing morganne@outrightvt.org or calling 802-865-9677 ext1#.

Clerical and General Office
Outright can always use a few extra hands in the office doing basic office work like filing, running errands, making photocopies, cleaning, etc. Possible office projects that exist at ORVT currently are: keeping The Cliff Rivers Library neat and up to date, mailings, postering Burlington and surrounding areas for events & groups, and the quarterly newsletter. We could use help updating old resource guides, brochures and posters, as well as designing new ones.

FUNDRAISING:
Special Events and Fundraisers
ORVT holds a number of small and large fundraisers throughout the year. We are always looking for folks to get the word out about events, plan and prepare for events, help during/after events, and participate as a fundraiser!

DIRECT SERVICE:
Programs
A volunteer can initiate a program or be part of an existing program here at ORVT. Projects started in the past have been writing groups, reading groups, and even putting on an art show! If you have a talent or hobby you would like to share with the youth, let us know!

Friday Night Group Facilitators
ORVT’s weekend programming depends on the commitment and energy of our volunteer facilitators. All facilitators must complete an interview, a background check and reference check, and finally, attend a six hour new facilitator training (offered twice a year).

Each of our facilitators commit to volunteering two Friday evenings within each two month period, and must attend a monthly supervision meeting with staff. Facilitators must be at least 23 years and identify as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex. We are currently accepting applications from facilitators interested in  facilitating Friday Night Group in Montpelier, Rutland and Burlington.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Our 15 member Board of Directors is comprised primarily of human service professionals, educators, community members and most importantly YOUTH! Youth board members can be any age and serve one-year terms.  The youth act as advisors to the adults on board for issues that will effect how we support youth.  Adult board members serve two-year terms and are actively involved in fundraising for Outright Vermont. Board members serve to provide oversight, accountability, financial support, and technical advice to the staff and programs of the organization. Find out more about who is on our Board!

YOUTH-SPECIFIC:
Speakers’ Bureau
The most powerful way we reach people in the wider community is by sharing our personal experience as LGBTQ/Queer folks and allies. Our Speakers’ Bureau panels provide opportunities for youth (ages 22 and under) speakers to share their personal stories, and for audience members to ask questions in a safe environment. Being a Speakers’ Bureau member does not require a specific time commitment, but it does require a small amount of training. As requests are scheduled, ORVT staff will ask youth to participate. Youth ages 22 and under, of all identities are welcome. If you would like to join our Speakers’ Bureau, please contact Saben at saben@outrightvt.org.

INTERNSHIPS:
ORVT offers numerous learning opportunities to local high school, under graduate, and graduate students. Past internships have included concentrations on fundraising, direct services and community outreach. Internships must be discussed at length prior to their start to ensure ORVT’s ability to offer the specific types of supervision and/or experiences required by the internship. If you are interested in interning at Outright, please contact Morganne at morganne@outrightvt.org.