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Your time. Your talent. Your impact.

Join a community of passionate volunteers building a more dignified future for LGBTQIA+ people across San Diego County.

Whether you have a few hours a month or can make a deeper commitment, your skills and energy help us amplify our impact. From event planning to grant review, marketing to mentorship—there's a place for you here.

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Be Part of Something Bigger

Make Real
Impact

Your contributions directly support programs that change lives—from helping LGBTQIA+ youth find safe spaces to ensuring elders receive dignified care.

Build
Community

Connect with passionate, like-minded people who share your commitment to justice, equity, and celebration of queer joy.

Grow Your
Skills

Gain experience in nonprofit operations, event management, grant-making, and community organizing while supporting a cause you believe in.

Flexible
Commitment

From one-time event volunteers to ongoing committee members, we offer opportunities that fit your schedule and interests.
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Find Your Role

Event
Support

Help bring our signature events to life—from Springtime in the Park to community forums and fundraising galas. Responsibilities include setup, registration, hospitality, and event-day coordination.

Time Commitment: Varies by event (typically 4-8 hours per event)

Skills Needed: Enthusiasm, reliability, customer service mindset

Grant Review
Committee

Join our grant review process by evaluating applications, conducting site visits, and helping determine funding allocations. Make strategic decisions about which programs receive support.

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per grant cycle (2 cycles annually)

Skills Needed: Program evaluation, community knowledge, analytical thinking

Marketing &
Communications

Support our digital presence through social media content creation, newsletter writing, photography/videography at events, or website content development.

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours monthly

Skills Needed: Writing, graphic design, photography, social media management

Community
Outreach

Represent HDF at community events, Pride festivals, and partner organization gatherings. Help spread the word about our grants, programs, and impact.

Time Commitment: Variable (typically 3-4 hours per event)

Skills Needed: Public speaking, relationship building, community connections

Administrative
Support

Assist staff with donor database management, research, filing, mailings, and special projects that keep our operations running smoothly.

Time Commitment: Flexible (weekly or project-based)

Skills Needed: Organization, attention to detail, Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Board
Committees

Serve on specialized committees focused on Development, Grants, Finance, or Governance. Help shape organizational strategy and sustainability.

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours monthly

Skills Needed: Varies by committee (fundraising, financial analysis, community leadership)

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The Human Dignity Foundation empowers LGBTQIA+ communities through strategic philanthropy,
investing in organizations and programs that promote dignity, justice, and joy.

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Email: info@thehdf.org

Address: 325 W. Washington St., Ste. 2, #235, San Diego CA 92103