Volunteer

Volunteer Mission

In order to provide life-saving support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth, The Trevor Project recruits passionate volunteers to staff our crisis intervention services. Volunteers are vital to Trevor’s work, and are instrumental in providing a safe and secure connection for LGBTQ youth to reach out. Trevor’s team welcomes individuals of all backgrounds into our volunteer family, and works to uplift, recognize, and support our growing volunteer network.

The life-saving work of The Trevor Project would not be possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers. Trevor’s volunteers have, over time, saved countless young lives and supported the well-being of hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ youth.

Volunteer Opportunities

Trevor offers a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved in our life-saving work. Below are opportunities for ongoing engagement with The Trevor Project. Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Crisis Counselor — Digital Messaging Crisis Counselors are trained to answer chat messages or texts online from young people who are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide. Throughout training, volunteers will learn about gender identity, suicidology, risk factors for LGBTQ young people, and Trevor’s Crisis Support Model to prepare them to speak with youth in crisis. Location Anywhere in the United States Must volunteer from a private location Commitment One year minimum commitment One 3-hour shift per week Training Requirements 40-hour online training, including self-paced e-learning modules, roleplays, and supervised shifts Technical Requirements Personal computer with most up-to-date OS and Google Chrome Reliable high-speed internet connection

Crisis Counselor — Telephone Crisis Counselors are trained to answer calls on our 24/7 Lifeline from young people who are feeling suicidal or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk. Location Must volunteer onsite from our call centers in Los Angeles (located in West Hollywood) or New York City* *In light of COVID-19, all crisis services volunteer roles will be remote until further notice. Commitment One year minimum commitment Two 4-hour shifts per month Training Requirements A 40-hour remote learning experience, with additional post-training activities and supervised shifts

Application Process

1. Register and Submit Application. Create an account in our volunteer portal and complete our application. This should take approximately 20–35 minutes.
2. Recruiter Follow Up. Next, you will hear from our Volunteer Recruitment Team with potential next steps. In some cases, they will schedule an interview to ask follow-up questions about your application.
3. Background Check. Upon acceptance to training, volunteers are required to complete a background check.
4. Complete Training. Our team will support you through a required volunteer training.

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Volunteer Perks

• Training. Volunteers will receive extensive, ongoing training, refreshers, and support from experts on The Trevor Project’s staff. They also learn invaluable skills for their professional and personal lives, from active listening to crisis de-escalation.
• Online Networks. Volunteers will gain access to a nationwide Facebook group connecting them to other awesome volunteers across the country.
• Newsletter. Volunteers will also receive a monthly newsletter detailing highlights and updates from across the Trevor family.
• Events. Volunteers for some programs may receive access to a variety of events and resources.

 

If you have any further questions about our volunteer opportunities, please email [email protected].