Thank you for your interest in being a youth volunteer at Lambert House! We typically have a variety of opportunities available and we may also be able to create volunteer or unpaid internship positions based on your interest and Lambert House needs. Training for youth volunteers will be coordinated by an adult volunteer or staff supervisor and may consist of meetings, reading materials, research, or other steps needed to prepare for the role or project. 

Youth volunteers support the many programs at Lambert House. Projects can range in scope and size; they can be valuable resume builders and satisfy school or scholarship requirements. Paid internships planning large LGBTQ youth social activities may be available; for more information, see the paid internship page. Good follow through, communication, and productivity are necessary for any projects or volunteer commitments.

Youth volunteers and interns may participate in all Lambert House programming while they volunteer or intern. 

  • Events Volunteers produce annual events on teams, along with Event Interns, such as the Snowflake Festival (drag competition and dance), Pink Prom, Valentine’s Dance, Pride Festival, Haunted House, or other events for Seattle-area LGBTQ youth. We need help from people who can decorate, advertise, organize refreshments, get others to volunteer, or be an overall event planner. The commitment may vary; anything from coordinating for several months in advance to helping out on the night of the event.

  • Fundraising Volunteers are needed! Lambert House is such a small agency that even a small amount of money can go a long way. Some ideas that people have had in the past are bake sales, car washes, donation jars in local businesses, and we certainly aren’t limited to those.

  • Speaking & Outreach: People love to hear from and interact with LGBTQ+ youth as part of learning about Lambert House. We need youth who have participated in Lambert House programming enough that they can talk about the experience and benefits, and describe some of the programs to parents or other youth. These opportunities include staffing an outreach table at community events put on by other organizations, and speaking opportunities at educational or fundraising events benefitting Lambert House.

    The following are currently unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic, but will be available when it is safe to return to more normal operations:

  • Maintenance Volunteers help us keep our facility running smoothly. We need help with all kinds of projects including painting, flooring, doors, gardening and grounds work (mowing, garbage cleanup, etc.), and as-needed repairs.

  • Meals Providers may include groups of youth such as GSAs or groups of friends. Youth meals groups can be schedule one time or on an ongoing basis. Meals teams are generally responsible for purchasing groceries as part of this role. It may also be possible to team youth interested in preparing meals with an existing adult meals volunteers who would purchase the groceries for the meal.

  • Office Volunteers assist staff with mailings, data entry, errands, newsletter production, and other projects. This position involves little direct work with other youth. Office Volunteers help our small staff deliver services more effectively. Day and evening hours are available.

Youth Volunteer Application

Have questions? Send an email to our Program Manager.