Are you passionate about supporting LGBT communities? Do you want to help LGBT Foundation create a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people are able to reach their full potential? At LGBT Foundation we are happy to start recruitment again for volunteers to join our team as we continue to make a difference during the Coronavirus pandemic.

We have a very simple motto - we’re here if you need us. And that applies to everyone in our beautifully diverse communities. If you’re young, we’re here for you; if you’re older, we’re here for you; if you’re a person of colour, we’re here for you; if you’re a man, a woman, or non-binary, we’re here for you; lesbian, gay, bi, trans - however you describe yourself - we’re here for you. If you need help, if you’re struggling, if you need a friendly face or reassuring voice, we are there for you if you need us. We are all family - and at LGBT Foundation, everyone is welcome.

Below you can find information on the programmes recruiting at the moment, the role profiles for the various different volunteering roles and how to apply.

How To Apply

Look below and if you see a opportunity that interests you, CLICK HERE and fill in our volunteering application form and then a member of the team will be in touch with you soon.

If you have any questions, or want some more information, then do get in touch by emailing [email protected], or call us on 0345 3 30 30 30 and ask to speak to a member of the People Team.

Current Available Roles

Fundraising Volunteer

We’re looking for people to bring their excitement, creativity and enthusiasm to our fundraising team! Fundraising volunteers will get involved in a variety of activities, be part of a volunteer team coming up with new ideas and help us to raise funds for our vital work supporting LGBTQ+ people. If you have a specific area of interest or are keen to get involved across our work, we’d love to hear from you!

Full role info here.

Pride in Practice Volunteer

We're looking for a volunteer to support anyone from the LGBTQ+ community who is a patient of primary care services within Greater Manchester to have their voice heard helping improve health and care for our communities. You’ll be helping us develop our understanding of ways we can assist primary care services to be further aware of the needs of their LGBTQ+ patients.

Full role info here.

Derek Jarman Pocket Park Volunteer Gardener

The Derek Jarman Pocket Park project is a collaboration between Pride in Ageing at LGBT Foundation and Manchester Art Gallery, which brings together a group of volunteer gardeners aged over 50 from LGBTQ+ communities in Greater Manchester. Volunteers taking part in this project are supported by LGBT Foundation to work as a team with Manchester Art Gallery to maintain and sustain this new urban garden into the future. We’re looking for volunteers to join the team who have an interest in gardening and sustainability.

Full role info here.

Liverpool Sexual Health Volunteer

In 2023, we brought our friendly and professional Sexual Health team into Liverpool to start a new chapter promoting sexual health and well-being in the community.

Our work here in Liverpool is embarking on a very exciting venture, and we’re seeking passionate people to help make sure our services are reaching the communities we so deeply care about. We’re looking for volunteers to help with condom/lube distribution as well as organising outreach stalls.

Full role info here.

Village Angels & Haven

We are looking for volunteers to join our Village Angels & Haven team. You will be a friendly presence in the Village supporting those in need during Friday and Saturday nights, and making the village a safe place to be.

We are looking particularly for women, people of colour and people over 40, as they are currently underrepresented.

Full role info here.

Indigo Gender Service – Voice and Communication Therapy

We involve student and qualified speech and language therapists as well as former service users in our service delivery. There are two volunteering roles, both of which play an important role in supporting service users to explore voice and communication change in a safe space.

You will help service users to develop a voice and communication style that is authentic to them and congruent with their sense of self. The Voice and Communication Therapy Volunteer role is open to student and qualified speech and language therapists only. The Self-Help Group Facilitator role is only open to Indigo Gender Service service users who have completed their voice therapy with us.

Full role info here.

"I find it really rewarding when I feel we’ve genuinely helped people that otherwise might not have had anybody to turn to"

- LGBT Foundation Volunteer

"I enjoy just to be a part of something important and worthwhile and to have a sense of purpose and feel that I am helping and supporting people"

- LGBT Foundation Volunteer