Volunteer Project Catalog

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Volunteers Needed! We’re getting ready for upcoming renovations at the community center, and on March 28th at 4pm we will need a few helping hands! We’re looking for volunteers to help clear out the floor so the space can be prepared for construction. Tasks may include moving light furniture, organizing items, and helping clean out the area. Your time and support will make a big difference in helping us get the space ready for improvements that will benefit our whole community. If you’re available and willing to help, please sign up in the portal. Thank you for supporting OUTMemphis!

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The OUTMemphis Community has 3 garden beds on the property. The vegetables grown in this garden directly support the food needs of our Community Center's food programs. We are looking for Volunteer support to run and maintain the Community Center Vegetable Garden throughout the Spring and Summer. You can contribute to the garden in several ways: donate seeds/starter plants, tilling, pruning, harvesting fruit, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and other garden chores as they arise. The Community Center can provide general gardening equipment, but you are welcome to bring your own. Volunteers for the Community Garden can contribute as much or as little as they like! This role is flexible, and if you’re interested in volunteering but need hours outside of the listed shift, please reach out so we can coordinate another time that works for you. If there are any special tools, supplies, or items you think may be needed for the garden, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly! If you have questions or would like to discuss alternative volunteer times, please email Christian Mays at cmays@outmemphis.org. Thank you for helping us grow a healthier, more connected community!

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The OUTMemphis Community Center offers programs and services for the LGBTQ+ Community here in the Mid-South. The center offers HIV and HepC Testing, free community meals, food pantry services, hosts social support groups, youth tutoring, and much more. A volunteering at the OUTMemphis Community Center would entail assisting staff in day to day duties of the center, which could include greeting and answering questions from guests, doing tours of the center, helping set up for programing, helping prepare meals, etc. The Community Center Volunteer would support staff in the what ever the needs are any given day.

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The Community Center's Hot Meal Program serves hot meals twice a week for member of the LGBTQ+ Community. Volunteers can support this program in one of two ways: 1. Cooking/Serving the Hot Meal - This role would be assisting staff cook and serve the hot meals at the Community Center. 2. Providing the Meal via TakeOut - Volunteers who want to support but cannot cook or assist in the meal can also provide the meal via takeout. You would just order the meal from a local restaurant of your choice, and deliver it or have it delivered to the Community Center. You would coordinate directly with the staff for this option. If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrew Dunlap (they/them), Lead Youth Advocate, adunlap@outmemphis.org If you would like to provide a meal on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday, please message Andrew Dunlap directly. Thank you so much for you support! We appreciate you!

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OUTMemphis is looking for volunteers to help assemble pantry boxes that support members of our community. These boxes help provide essential food and supplies to individuals and families who may need a little extra support. Volunteers will assist with tasks such as: • Assembling pantry boxes • Sorting and organizing food and supplies • Packing items for distribution This role is flexible, and if you’re interested in volunteering but need hours outside of the listed shift, we’re happy to work with you to find another time. If there are any specific supplies, materials, or tools that may help with this effort, please let us know so we can plan ahead. If you have questions or would like to volunteer at a different time, please email Christian Mays at cmays@outmemphis.org to discuss scheduling. Thank you for helping OUTMemphis support our community with care and dignity.

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OUTMemphis is currently looking for facilitators to support PRYSM, our youth group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–17. PRYSM typically meets on Saturdays from 12–3 PM at OUTMemphis (892 S. Cooper St.), though programming sometimes includes field trips and special events such as trips to the skating rink, the zoo, and larger community events like Silent Disco. Facilitators help: -Co-lead youth group activities and discussions -Support OUTMemphis staff during programming -Assist with sign-ins and general group flow -Help create a welcoming, affirming, and safe environment for youth We’re grateful for any support, but we are especially looking for facilitators who can commit to this role consistently over time, as stable relationships and trusted adults are incredibly important for our youth. About PRYSM: PRYSM is a safe, affirming space where young people can connect with peers, explore identity and self-expression, build leadership and advocacy skills, and participate in engaging activities like art, discussions, workshops, and outings. Youth also have access to support from trained staff and mentors.

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This year will be our 4th Annual Queer Prom! This night will be full of dancing, drinking, fellowship and good times! We are seeking 20-25 volunteers for this event. There are several ways to volunteer your time for this event! Please look through all the roles and shifts, and pick which ever suits you best! We are excited to have you help us throw this great event for Queer Memphians! Queer Prom will be hosted at The Crosstown Concourse in the Central Atrium (upstairs) on Saturday June 27th.

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OUTMemphis is partnering with Shower Up, a mobile shower organization that provides clean, private, hot showers to anyone that wants one! Right now in Memphis, thousands of people don’t have access to something as simple and essential as a private, clean, hot shower. ShowerUp provides mobile shower units and hygiene support to help meet that need. When someone feels clean, supported, and cared for, it can be the first step towards positive change. This is a recurring volunteer opportunity on Friday's, and we’re inviting our community to come together to help make it possible by: • Assisting with light clean-up • Passing out hygiene items • Welcoming guests and helping with sign-in Join us in creating a space where everyone feels dignity, safety, and belonging!

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During this orientation we will - Learn to navigate the Volunteer Matters Portal - go over safety polices and procedures for each site -explain the nature of each shift, complete missing forms, etc. Orientation is mandatory for volunteers who wish to work directly with community members. Orientation is optional for volunteers who do no wish to work directly with community members. Each orientation will have an in person AND zoom option. Please sign up for an orientation in the Project Catalog!

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The Youth Empowerment Center's Hot Meal Program serves hot meals twice a week for YEC residents, program participants and any other LGBTQ+ visitors to the YEC. Volunteers can support this program in one of two ways: 1. Cooking/Serving the Hot Meal - This role would be assisting staff cook and serve the hot meals at the Youth Empowerment Center. The meal must be large enough to feed 6-12 people. Attendance can vary and leftovers don't last long, so larger meals are also welcome! 2. Providing the Meal via TakeOut - Volunteers who want to support but cannot cook or assist in the meal can also provide the meal via takeout. You would just order the meal from a local restaurant of your choice, and deliver it or have it delivered to the YEC. You would coordinate directly with the YEC staff for this option. If you have any questions or want to learn more, visit outmemphis.org and search "Food Programming" OR email us at info@outmemphis.org Thank you so much for you support! We appreciate you!