Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

LYG seeks to provide a diverse selection of programming for our youth. To achieve this goal, LYG partners with community members and other community organizations to offer a robust selection of program topics. If you'd be interested in leading a night of programming, reach out using our program proposal form:

https://forms.gle/Kb2BkBAEEWZfbvKb8

LYG is looking for adult volunteers to help update and renovate our space through:

painting walls repairing spots in vinyl flooring mounting curtain rods and other items (walls are combination of concrete/masonry and plaster) moving / removing heavy filing cabinets repairing wooden chairs and broken couch legs other needs as they arise

Please email Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org for more information.

LYG staff work incredibly hard to ensure that our space stays orderly and clean, but it can be a lot to manage when you have 100 or so youth in and out of the space during the week. If creating order where there is chaos is your vacuum bag, and you'd love to be best friends with Marie Kondo, spend an hour or two help LYG tidy our space. The staff will adore you.

Mx. Clean will help maintain the LYG Program Rooms by:

Vacuuming and Mopping Floors Cleaning and Sanitizing Activity Tables Spot Cleaning furniture Cleaning Windows Organizing program supplies

Mx. Clean will help assess and organize our program supplies by:

testing markers and pens - throwing away broken/dry ones organizing and labeling art supplies assessing acrylic paint, glue, and other consumable art supplies - disposing of dried up / non-functional supplies making a detailed list of items to be replaced making a detailed inventory of what we have

LYG maintains a resource closet for Trans and Non-binary youth to access gender-affirming clothing and accessories. We are looking for 3-4 volunteers to help LYG receive donations and keep the closet organized and updated. Email Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org to get more information.

Every year LYG has a number of volunteer opportunities that are not part of our regular schedule. If you'd like to stay up-to-date on all of our volunteer experiences as they grow and evolve, email: Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org

Pasta Dinner and Talent Show

Every spring our youth work together with staff and volunteers to plan and host LYG's annual Pasta Dinner and Talent Show. This is the community's favorite LYG fundraiser and it requires a lot of hands working together to make it happen. Keep your eyes and ears open to find out how to support this event each year.

Pride Festivals & Events

LYG participates in all of Kentuckiana's major Pride events. Each year we encourage volunteers and supporters to march in parades, represent LYG at events, and help plan and run the Family Zone.

Queer Prom

Every Spring, LYG throws a "Silent Disco" Queer Prom for LGBTQIA+ and Allied folks. We always need a strong setup team, engaging chaperones, activity leaders, and a clean up crew.

Glitter Gala

The Glitter Gala is LYG's annual 21+ fundraising event. LYG is dedicated to featuring local Queer artists and performers, supporting local businesses, and celebrating the work of LYG and the people who make that work possible. LYG invites volunteers to join the Gala planning committee, or to help manage logistics the day of the event.

Empowerment Camp

Each Fall, LYG takes 60 LGBTQIA+ youth on a weekend trip to offer them the opportunity to build stronger relationships, develop their leadership skills and experience nature. There are a lot of pre-camp errands and tasks that volunteers can support, and we're always looking for reliable volunteers to be camp counselors. (Counselors need to pass a background check and do a short training with our program team before leaving for camp)

NYE Youth Lock-in

NYE is the perfect night for an overnight party. LYG offers youth a safe, and fun filled night to celebrate the New Year! LYG can always use help preparing for the lock-in, and we always need chaperones to spend the night. (Chaperones need to pass a background check and do a short training with our program team before the lock-in)

**THIS IS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR NEW MENTORS**

LYG mentors create a brave space for our youth, build trust through relationships, and promote positive conversation and self-image. Mentors strengthen LYG by sharing their unique talents and gifts with our youth, staff, and each other.   You must be between the ages of 21+ to mentor for our Junior Group (5-12) or 24+ to mentor for our young adult groups (13-24).

Mentor Commitment & Expectations: These are subject to change due to Public Health concerns, Program changes, and LYG Staff capacity.

1 year of service in regularly occurring groups. 1-2 major programming events a year (ex. Pride, NYE Lock-in, Prom, etc.) 1 training session a quarter.  Clear and Immediate Communication of any scheduling issues, concerns, or incidents of crisis or harm. Quick response to LYG texts, emails, or other program related communications

Mentors are supervised by the Program Director, and may work collaboratively with other LYG staff / program coordinators.

If you haven't already, Apply to be a New Mentor here: https://forms.gle/nyfRh1NjdLErRb4V8

The youth at Louisville Youth Group LOVE to play board games.  To build program capacity, we are renovating our former board room into a gamer's paradise, complete with tabletop games, a video game station, and storage!  We need your help to provide games, game consoles, gaming supplies (ex: dice, reusable maps, DM screens, figurines, etc.) to help entertain and engage the youth we serve.

Level Up your volunteer service by donating in demand items, and/or holding a supply drive for LYG!  Check out our list of desired Game Room treasures here: https://a.co/4efw2AP

For more information, reach out to the LYG Team at Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org

LYG provides a Free Resource Closet of shoes, clothing, accessories, and gender-affirming items to build self-confidence and gender euphoria. Your donation helps provide these critical items to support youth and young adults in their identity and mental health, especially as many states are prohibiting medical transitioning services.

We need your help to provide these items in a wide range of sizes and skin tones for our growing community.

Here are links to our Amazon Wish list, and companies that provide the items we are in need of:

Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/28WRPdK Trans Tape Starter Kits in ALL skin tones: https://transtape.life/products/starter-kit Trans Tape Rolls in ALL skin tones: https://transtape.life/products/transtape Gender Affirming Items - GenderBender LLC on Etsy Chest Binders - Sizes Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X - in ALL skin tones, particularly black and brown. GC2B www.GC2B.co  Lola Olivia https://lolaolivia.love/products/apollo-binder Tucking Underwear - Sizes Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X Leo Lines on Etsy TomboyX Gender Euphoric Underwear

Louisville Youth Group’s board performs the important vision work required to continue a path of growth and opportunity for LYG. The Board determines our mission, oversees the work of our director, creates and maintains our strategic plan, builds fundraising and development resources.

Current Board Commitment:
2-Year Term Length (May Serve 2 Consecutive Terms)
Monthly Board Meeting (Board Breaks for the Month of July)
2 Bi-Annual Board Retreats (1 Day Each)
Service on at least one committee

The board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM. The first portion of the meeting is open to the public, and then the final portion is closed session. Feel free to come and visit one of our meetings!

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