Volunteer - Montco LGBT Business Council

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering can help not for profit organizations bring positive cultural and social changes to a community, help others, and provide skills to the volunteers themselves.

There are a number of volunteer positions available at the Montgomery LGBTQ+ Business Council that can use your current skills and help you build new ones. Please see the list of volunteer opportunities available below and select and apply for the volunteer position that fits you best!

The Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Business Council is searching for a technology volunteer to assist with ongoing web design and technology development functions. If you are new to the IT field and would like to obtain experience, this is a great place to get started.

Technology Volunteer

Primary Functions for the Technology Volunteer

Design and implement changes as directed by the Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Business Council
Work with the marketing committee to develop marketing and fundraising campaigns
Identify and resolve bugs, grammatical errors, or other issues related to the Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Council website
Familiarity with WordPress is very helpful
Recommend solutions to functionality issues or requests made by the organization
Work with enterprise based web platforms such as Google, Web Host Services, Domain Name Services
Custom programming using HTML5 and later

Council Ambassador

Position Goal: To increase awareness and visibility of the Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Business Council.

Time Commitment: 3 hours per tabling event unless otherwise stated.

Position Outcome: Increase membership and volunteer participation through educating the public.

Council Ambassadors may represent the Council at promotional events, and must be able to speak about the Council’s mission, membership enrollment, and benefits that different types of members will receive once enrolled. Training will be provided
Council members are responsible for set up and take down of promotional equipment for the event they’ve sign up for unless specified otherwise.
Volunteer will speak with the community about and assist in helping them sign up as a volunteer or member of the Council.
Council Ambassadors may be required to lift and be accountable for promotional equipment including by not limited to folding tables, pop-up tents, membership paperwork, and printed promotional materials.
All promotional equipment needs to be returned to a member of the Council Board / Volunteer Committee in a timely manner.
Council Ambassadors must read, understand, and agree to the Council’s Volunteer Booklet.
If a member of the public requests information at an event that a Council Ambassador is unable to answer for any reason, the Ambassador will refer the individual to a member of the board.
If the Council Ambassador is unable to make it to an event that they had previously signed up for, the Volunteer Committee must be notified at least five days in advance.

Must report to Volunteer Coordinator after each tabling event.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 or older.
Must be LGBTQ+ or ally identifying.
Must demonstrate thorough understanding of the Council.
Must attend training with Volunteer Coordinator.

In-person training will be provided by Volunteer

Coordinator prior to volunteering. At least one shadowing opportunity will also be provided.

Volunteers gain complimentary entry to all Council events including the Gala, business card exchanges, and cultural competency trainings.

Event Volunteer

Event volunteers will be assigned as needed at events sponsored by the Council. This includes but is not limited to
event setup / decoration
manning various tables
helping with check in
directing guests
selling raffle tickets
event take down
lifting promotional equipment
Event volunteers may represent the Council at promotional events, and must be able to speak about the Council’s mission.
Event volunteers must read, understand, and agree to the Council’s Volunteer Booklet.
If a member of the public requests information at an event that an event volunteer is unable to answer for any reason, they will refer the individual to a member of the board.
If the Council volunteer is unable to make it to an event that they had previously signed up for, the Volunteer Committee must be notified at least five days in advance.

Board Leadership

The Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Business Council (The Council) Board Member serves up to a three year term, strategically guiding The Council’s mission through policy development, oversight, participating as a donor to The Council, and always acts as an ambassador for The Council and the interest of our community. The Council recognizes and relies on the many contributions Board Members bring to the organization, including skills, expertise, time, connections, relationships, ideas, perspective, and more.

Join Our Team

Seeking Qualified Individuals For The Following Departments.

Interviews Will Conducted. Approval By The Board Of Directors Is Required.

The Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Business Council is dedicated to prioritizing voices of lived experience of communities that have been marginalized

Secretary – Official Elected Board Position

Seeking a Secretary whose main responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following.

Monitor and distribute board emails to the correct departments.
Take detailed notes during all meetings and prepare meeting minutes to be distributed to all members of the board prior to the monthly meetings.
Misc tasks to assist other departments when needed.
Be the main point of contact for all inquires to the Business Council. Experience preferred but not required.

Volunteer Coordinator Intern / Volunteer

Seeking several Event interns/volunteers who will assist with the planning an execution of upcoming events. Experience preferred but not required.

Community Outreach & Events Intern / Volunteer

A Community Outreach and Events Director is a leadership position. We are seeking an individual to help us develop, grow, and lead our new Community Outreach & Events Department. This position would require someone who is well versed in Event planning and execution. Great attention to detail is required along with strong communication and follow-up skills. Experience Required.

Marketing Intern / Volunteer

A Marketing intern/volunteer who will assist the Director of Marketing with public outreach through social media outlets, along with preparations for upcoming events. Experience preferred.

Resource Intern / Volunteer

A Resource intern/volunteer who will assist the Director or Resources with community outreach and expansion of our existing resource base.

Community Outreach & Events Intern / Volunteer

Seeking several Event interns/volunteer who will assist with the planning an execution of upcoming events. Experience preferred but not required.

All roles are (Non Paid) Volunteer positions. The Montgomery County LGBTQ+ Business Council is a 501(c)6 organization. In order to be considered, applicants must live, work, or do business in Montgomery County, PA or the surrounding Counties within, PA.

Want to join the board? Send us an email: board@montcolgbtbc.org