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Out Youth: Out Youth promotes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social well being of sexual and gender minority youth so that they can openly and safely explore and affirm their identities. Volunteer with Out Youth.

Opportunities for involvement include being a volunteer at the house, helping maintain the house,or work on special projects for the organization. Involvement opportunities include administrative support, building maintenance and landscaping, and the Helping Hands Food Bank.

This organization envisions a world where sexual and gender minority youth receive the support needed to develop positive self-images, empower themselves and become active citizens in their communities. Volunteer with Austin Pride Foundation. We work to achieve equality and inclusion by promoting economic vitality in our communities and strengthening LGBTQ and ally businesses.

Established inthe Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is Central Texas’ home for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses and organizations. Based in Austin, I believe this is one of the most important organizations in Texas since the work they do impacts us directly at home.

Opportunities for involvement include special events, internships, and helping the non-profit branch of their organization. When moving to a new city, one of the best ways to network and meet new folks is by immersing yourself in the community.

Involvement opportunities include special fundraising events through out the year and committees for planning pride each year. Volunteer with Equality Texas. When you donate money to organizations like HRC, the money is sent out of the state. The Austin Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area.

There are a few opportunities to volunteer, but to really be engaged with this organization you need to become a member or join the board. Equality Texas keeps their money in our state and works to change the laws that impact our daily lives.

The Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Chambers of Commerce is a coalition of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce cultivates, promotes and empowers the economic well-being of the LGBT business community and their allies through collaboration, education and community development. One of the biggest events for HRC Austin is their black tie gala which occurs every year around February.

Volunteer with HRC Austin. What you may not be familiar with are the organizations behind these events and the opportunities they provide to volunteer and meet other established people around town. Involvement opportunities include event planning, event support, or hosting a small event.

Volunteer with Aids Services of Austin. You can also attend networking and education luncheons through the chamber of commerce.

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Volunteer with Octopus Club. Out Youth operates out of a house in North Austin and provides a safe haven for youth to connect with other peers, engage with established volunteers, and speak with on-staff therapists if necessary. Opportunities for involvement include special events and fundraising.

These funds are distributed to individuals for basic living needs through AIDS Services of Austin on a case-by-case basis.