Together We Are Stronger

Interested in giving back to the LGBTQ community and working together to achieve equality?
You can volunteer with us by joining our volunteer mailing list at tinyurl.com/volunteerwithbearcloset
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If you would like to explore other opportunities to get involved with the community, check out the resources below!
TurnOut connects volunteers with LGBTQ+ causes. "Our mission is to support the vibrant infrastructure of queer nonprofits and to promote volunteerism and community engagement among LGBTQ+ people and allies." They accomplish this through their three main programs: Recruitment, Matching, and Events. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.turnout.org or email contact@turnout.org. Sign up for their newsletter here!

​The Pacific Center

The Pacific Center for Human Growth promotes the well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer youth, seniors, and adults by providing LGBTQ mental health and wellness services, and cultivating a strong community of LGBTQ-proficient mental health care professionals. | Click here to learn more about how you can volunteer and/or intern at the Pacific Center!

The Center for Educational Partnerships

The Center for Education Partnerships and its eleven programs serve K-12 and community college students by providing academic enrichment programs for students who face significant barriers to college. | Events for Berkeley CEP chapter - coming soon! | Website
"GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBT acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love." | Learn how you can join GLAAD to fight for acceptance and end hate!

Berkeley Free Clinic
Gay Men's Health Collective

"The mission of the Berkeley Free Clinic is to empower individuals and communities by providing accessible, client-centered health services and information."
The Gay Men's Health Collective (GMHC) is a part of the Berkeley Free Clinic's unique collective organization. The GMHC has administrative volunteer opportunities available! Click here for more information!

PFLAG Oakland-East Bay

PFLAG Oakland-East Bay is a local chapter of PFLAG National, celebrating 45 years as the nation’s largest family and ally organization uniting people who are LGBTQ+ with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG has 2 monthly meetings - one in Oakland, one in Berkeley. They organize and participate in community activities furthering equality, affirmation, and respect for all people, inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity.
Meeting times: 4th Tuesdays (not Dec) 7-9 p.m. | 
​St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Avenue, Berkeley | Click here for more information!