STAFF POSITIONS
NO AVAILABLE POSITIONS AT THIS TIME
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
NOW RECRUITING: Volunteer Facilitators
POSITION OVERVIEW: Working with a co-facilitator, our volunteer facilitators are the heart of the organization,
helping to facilitate our weekly klatches. Facilitators provide a supportive, nurturing and consistent presence for the queer and allied youth who attend Pizza Klatch support groups at local high schools in Thurston County.
We’re looking for folx who are:
- A member of the LGBTQ+ community or have experience working closely with the LGBTQ+ community
- Passionate about empowering LGBTQ+ youth
- Be knowledgeable of local resources for LGBTQ+ youth
- Have awareness about the impacts and effects of intersectional oppressions such as homophobia, transphobia, racism, classism, ableism on queer youth
- Experienced in working with LGBTQ+ teens and/or marginalized youth
- Available to volunteer weekly at a Thurston County High School during lunch
- Compassionate, great listener and communicator
- Aware of the complexity of LGBTQ+ issues in today’s society
- Able to acknowledge the importance of respecting the diverse gender identities, pronouns and sexualities of our staff, fellow volunteers and youth, especially if they differ from your own
In addition, you must meet the following requirements:
- 22 years of age or 4 years out of high school by the time school year begins
- Be aware that due to conflict of interest, objectivity and confidentiality, facilitators shall not facilitate groups at schools where a child, dependent or family member goes to school
- Fill out necessary background check forms with Pizza Klatch and each school district
If this is you, we’d love for you to apply!
Click here to fill out our online volunteer application!
Next Volunteer Training Workshops Coming Up:
** All volunteers must complete an interview with PK staff and receive an invite to attend training **
Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM