Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities with The Trevor Project

Volunteers are the backbone of The Trevor Project. Our dedicated team of volunteers helps in every aspect of the organization from programs to communications, to development and special events.

 

Volunteer Registration Form (Eastern U.S.)

Volunteer Registration Form (Western U.S.)

 

             

 

Trevor Lifeline Counselors


The Trevor Lifeline (1.866.488.7386)is the only 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Trevor Lifeline counselors answer calls from young people in the U.S. who are struggling with a myriad of issues surrounding their sexual orientation, gender identity, coming out, family and relationship troubles, bullying, depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness and suicide. Trevor Lifeline Counselors are empathetic, non-judgmental, and care genuinely about the safety of our callers.
If you are interested in becoming a Trevor Lifeline Counselor, please complete an online application. We currently operate the Randy Stone West Coast Call Center, the Randy Stone East Coast Call Center, and the Harvey Milk Call Center.

Lifeguard Workshop Facilitators

 

  • California's Los Angeles, Orange, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, & Kern Counties
  • New York City (all 5 boroughs) and surrounding areas in NY, NJ, CT
  • Trevor Ambassador Cities (Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, & Washington, D.C.)

The Lifeguard Workshop Program was developed to help young people become more aware of the myriad of issues surrounding sexuality and gender identity, and to promote acceptance of LGBTQ youth nationwide. The workshop equips youth with the tools to be able to recognize the warning signs of depression and suicide among their peers. Participants also learn to identify the most safe and effective ways to respond to those warning signs. Trainings for Lifeguard Workshop facilitators are provided quarterly.

Event Volunteers


Event Volunteers assist The Trevor Project at various events throughout the year. The Trevor Project’s marquee events, Trevor Live, are held in Los Angeles and New York City. There are many areas in which one can contribute to ensuring these and Ambassador City events are a success in raising funds for the organization.

The following Special Events help support The Trevor Project:


February
Spring Fling – New York, NY


May
Long Beach Pride


June

  • Christopher Street West Pride - West Hollywood, CA (June 8-10)**Community Grand Marshal**
  • Capital Pride - Washington, DC (June 6-10)
  • Philly Pride - Philadelphia, PA (June 10)
  • Chicago Pride Fest - Chicago, IL (June 22-24)
  • SF Pride - San Francisco, CA (June 23-24)
  • Seattle Out and Proud - Seattle, WA (June 24) **Grand Marshal**
  • NYC Pride - New York, NY
  • Trevor Live presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo - New York City, NY (June 25)

July/August
Trevor's Garden Party - Los Angeles, CA


September
National Suicide Prevention Week and The Trevor Project Day - Events TBD


October
Gay Days Disneyland – Anaheim, CA


December
Trevor Live - Los Angeles, CA

How you can help?
Event volunteers help in the following ways:

  • Event Setup & Strike
  • Event flow management
  • VIP escorts
  • Guest and volunteer check-in
  • Gift bag assembly
  • Event planning committee, if applicable

TrevorSpace Administrators

TrevorSpace is an online, social networking community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13 through 24, and their friends and allies. We need people to monitor the TrevorSpace site in an effort to maintain a safe space for young LGBTQ people online. Trainings are provided quarterly and can be accessed from anywhere in the U.S. We are also looking for people on a one-time or continual basis to write program content for TrevorSpace.

Project Volunteers


Project Volunteers help in various ways, from assisting at The Trevor Project administrative offices (located in Los Angeles) with data entry, mass mailings, and general office support to assisting the Program Department with outreach efforts to schools and youth service providers around the county so that they may refer young people in crisis to The Trevor Lifeline.

Trevor Survival Kit (Only Los Angeles)
The Trevor Project needs assistance in actively finding educators and youth service providers around the country to utilize the kit to generate constructive dialogue about the myriad of issues surrounding suicide, gender identity and sexual orientation. The kit contains a guide that can be used in conjunction with the Trevor film for educators to help students understand suicide prevention and learn to build acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people in classrooms and communities around the country.

  • Assisting in identifying educators and youth service providers
  • Contacting educators and youth service providers to offer them the kit (available free of charge)
  • Assembling the kit and preparing its contents

Resource Compilation and Updating(Nationwide)
The Trevor Project provides referrals to local resources on a daily basis to youth who call the Lifeline or access our website. These referrals are in constant need of updating and checking, and we'd love your help. If you are interested in assisting in this project, please email Resources@TheTrevorProject.org.

Office Assistance (Only Los Angeles)
The Trevor Project is always on the look out for general office support. Volunteers can assist on an as needed basis with mailings, filing, and other administrative tasks. Please contact The Trevor Project at 310.271.8845.