Events Volunteers
Volunteering with Living Proud is a great way to get involved and connect with community. Whether it’s a community stall, a local school event, or lending a hand at Perth Pride Fest.
Our Events Volunteers can be responsible for:
- Travelling to Events, assisting with Event Set-up and Pack-down
- Designing merchandise and giveaways
- Engaging with local community and promoting our services
- Assisting in the coordination of interactive elements of our stalls
- Co-designing and Coordinating our float in the Perth Pride Parade
To be an Events Volunteer you must have a current Police Check and Working with Children Check. To volunteer for events, please email: volunteerco@livingproud.org.au
Office Volunteers
Are you someone who likes being behind the scenes but still wants to make a real impact? Volunteering in the Living Proud office is a great place to start.
As an office volunteer you would help us keep things running smoothly. You be supporting admin tasks, organising resources or contributing to our day-to-day running. All this lets us deliver the programs, events and community support services.
Your time and attention will support us to show up for LGBTIQA+SB communities across WA.
You will gain practical skills and build confidence in a supportive environment. And become part of a team working towards safer, more inclusive communities.
Every task you take on helps create the foundation for meaningful change. Would like to volunteer at our office?
Please send through your current resume, police and working with children check to: volunteerco@livingproud.org.au
QLife Volunteers
QLife Peer Supporters, provide free, anonymous support to LGBTIQ+ people across Australia. You will support people via phone and webchat. You will offer connection, understanding and trusted referrals when it matters most. You will work alongside experienced staff. You will be part of a national service. Delivered in partnership with LGBTIQ+ organisations. Including Living Proud, right here in Perth
To get started, you will complete a comprehensive training program. The program lasts 7-10 weeks. After that, there is ongoing support, on-shift guidance and continued development. We will help you feel confident, capable, and supported every step of the way.
To be eligible to volunteer with QLife you must:
- Identify as an LGBTIQ+ peer
- Be available on evenings
- Have strong verbal communication skills
- Be open-minded and willing to be challenged
- Hold positive, contemporary views on sex, sexuality and gender diversity
- Recognise that we don’t ‘solve’ people’s problems. But instead offer options and support their choices
- Be willing to participate in ongoing training and supervision
- Have a valid Working With Children Check (WWC)
- Have a valid Police Check
For more information or to attend our upcoming volunteer information night, please contact volunteerco@livingproud.org.au
