Volunteer
Q:alliance is a volunteer-led organisation, therefore we are always seeking new people to be involved in our work. For all roles, we are looking for LGBT or LGBT-friendly people who have a non-judgemental understanding of some of the issues that may affect LGBT people.
Check out the Services section for details of what we are currently up to. Or get in touch if you’d like to help us do something new!
We currently have several specialist roles we need to fill, along with general volunteering skills. If any of the below sound an appealing way for you to give back to the community, please email volunteer {at} qalliance.org(.)uk
Running Social Groups
Q:alliance provides support to members of the LGBT community who wish to start their own community groups. We would be happy to provide training and support for people who wish to become ‘hosts’ for such groups.
HQMK
We run a weekly youth group for LGBT people aged 11-25. This is staffed by two paid workers but the additional contribution made by volunteers to the groups is invaluable. The volunteers welcome new-comers, run activities or provide support for the worker’s activities, provide a listening ear if a young person needs a chat and many other things within the group setting. Currently, the youth group volunteers attend one session per week (for 3 hours), although we also welcome people who would want to volunteer every other week. Want to find out more about Q:youth? Click Here or email HQMK {at} qalliance.org(.)uk
Trustees
We are currently looking for members of the LGBT community to join our Board of Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for the strategic governing of the organisation. The skills needed for this role vary enormously but all Trustees should be organised, enthusiastic individuals who can offer a minimum 5-6 hours per month. If you have particular areas of knowledge (such as fundraising, voluntary sector in MK & Bucks, marketing, human resources) that are valued within a committee dynamic, we would particularly welcome your contribution. For more information please see Q:alliance Trustee Role Description.
Admin Support
We are always looking for help with admin support and this can be anything from simple filing and sealing / stamping envelopes to replying to letters and recording data on spreadsheets. We also need help to keep our offices tidy and the centre clean.
Fundraising
Like many charities, Q:alliance draws its funding from a wide range of ever-changing sources. We require enthusiastic, organised volunteers who would be prepared to organise fundraising events, undertake sponsorships, work on grant bids or any other way of raising funds for Q:alliance. This role would be supported by the Q:alliance team.
Outreach
Q:alliance tries to take every opportunity to promote our services, to let people know what we can offer them. This means that we attend a range of events, from summer festivals and information fairs, to nightclubs and educational institutions, hosting stands or running introductory sessions about the work we do. If you are outgoing, confident and polite, we would welcome your involvement in this aspect of the work. We will provide training in the skills and knowledge needed for this kind of work.
Also..
We are always looking for volunteers with skills such as training delivery, administrative support, tidying/cleaning the centre and running our library..
Please email volunteer {at} qalliance.org(.)uk for further details on any of the above roles or if you have an idea for a new LGBT community service and want Q:alliance’s support.
