Volunteer Opportunities

YPI is currently seeking volunteers for our new Saturday drop-in hours, 10am-5pm.  We are particularly interested in volunteers to join us to lead workshops (examples include knitting, drawing, yoga and meditation, bike mechanics, dance, book circles, etc.).  If you have a particular passion or skill you would like to share with LGBTQQ youth ages 13-23, please consider volunteering. We are interested in hearing what you may like to share with us!  Contact Arthi for more information.

Monday-Friday volunteers can work directly with programs, assist with Friday activity, do arts and crafts, run a wellness presentation or do something else creative with young people during our drop-in times from 12pm-8pm. We’re also in great need of volunteers to assist with office administration duties or development.

As a volunteer, YPI requests that you be available at least one day a week for a minimum of two hours.

The process is simple and begins with completing the volunteer application and going to your local police department or the Attorney General's office so they can conduct a Background Criminal Investigation (BCI). Once YPI receives your BCI, a short informal interview is conducted with a staff member. During the interview, we’ll explore YPI’s needs, your skills and interests. Afterwards, you’ll participate in short orientation session to familiarize with YPI’s culture, youth and staff. The entire placement process should take no more then three weeks.

Click here  to download a complete volunteer packet, or submit your application online.

Click here  to download a BCI form to take to the police department or Attorney General’s Office.