* Are you interested in how to involve young LGBTIQ + people in your organization’s work as volunteer coordinator?

* Why is the statement “our organization is open to all” not sufficient?

* What concrete steps can be taken to reach and attract volunteers with LGBTIQ + identities and make them feel included and accepted?

* What is a safe space in the context of volunteering and what can you do to establish it?

Then training is right for you! Training is free.
You can apply for the training through the application form.

APPLICATION FORM

Young LGBTIQ + people are at increased risk of social exclusion. Most organizations are not adequately equipped to work with LGBTIQ + youth, although LGBTIQ + people (if they know it or not) are also among their volunteers. This is also indicated by the fact that LGBTIQ + youth are relatively rarely disclosed in leisure-time areas (such as youth centers or various youth activities) (less than 40% are fully disclosed). 14% of LGBTIQ + youth report that they sometimes or often fear for their safety in such spaces. Adding to the high percentages of peer violence, discrimination, and unacceptability of LGBTIQ + members, it becomes clear that LGBTIQ + youth need an understanding and support addressing their specific needs when engaging in volunteering.

From the perspective of LGBTIQ + people, we will show you what we need for successful volunteering, what kind of knowledge our coordinators need, and how you can best support us.

The workshops are conducted by the pool of trainers of Ljubljana Pride.

The training is part of the project of volunteering for social participation and empowerment of LGBTIQ + young people, funded by the Ministry of Public Administration.