Get Involved
The Pride Center of NJ is 100% run by volunteers at all levels. We could not serve the LGBTQ+ community without the generous support from people like you!
Available Volunteer Opportunities
We offer many opportunities for you to give back to the PCNJ community. Click through the roles below to learn more about each opportunity. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at volunteer@pridecenter.org.
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Most Commonly Asked Questions
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Available Volunteer Opportunities
Front Desk Liaison
We are always looking for new people to oversee the Center and liaise with the community on a day-to-day basis. Liaisons primarily open/close the Center, welcome guests, and respond to messages from the community. Shifts are primarily in the evenings during the week with a few shifts sporadically scattered throughout the weekends depending on group activities.
Youth Advisor
PCNJ is proud to be able to offer a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth! The Youth Program is a space for youth to drop by, hang out, and simply be themselves. During these sessions, the only people allowed in the Center are the youth and a handful of Youth Advisors. The advisors are primarily there to ensure the youth are safe and to guide them with whatever initiatives they work on, but the youth are encouraged to take the reins during these blocks of time. The Youth Program runs on alternating Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Event Support
The Pride Center of New Jersey hosts and participates in many events throughout the year. This can range from our annual fundraising Gala to various events at NJ Pride. Often times we need additional support in order to make these events happen. Event volunteers help us set up/clean up decorations, collect tickets or donations at the door, and generally help make each event a success! Shifts are largely dependent on the date and time of the event, but we do out best to communicate need well in advance.
Cleaning Staff
We rely on all visitors to respect and maintain the space whenever they visit the Center. Front Desk Liaisons tidy up before and after shifts, and Group Leaders make sure they leave the space in good condition following their meetings, but because we do not have dedicated cleaning services, we require support to make sure that the Center is properly cleaned and maintained throughout the year. At a minimum we look for monthly cleanings while the Center is otherwise unused.
Research Study Participant
Various organizations and groups are doing critical research in the realms of LGBTQ+ health and rights throughout the country. These organizations often reach out to us requesting participants for their studies. Click the button below to review all open research studies that are actively recruiting for participants. Please note, that any questions regarding a particular study should be directed to the principal investigator.
Want to volunteer in some other way?
The Pride Center of NJ is 100% run by volunteers at all levels and, although we like to be responsive to the community's needs, we simply do not have the capacity or expertise to provide all types of support, so we rely on community partnerships and individual volunteers to help us supplement our programming. Are you looking to get involved (either individually or through your work)? Do you have an idea that you think would benefit the community and you want to lead? Did you find a relevant grant application that you'd like to help us pursue? Reach out to us directly and let us know!
