GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment, improving school climates and championing LGBT issues in K-12 education.

Get involved with GLSEN's Hudson Valley Chapter here: www.glsen.org/chapters/hudsonvalley/getinvolved

See below for the areas in which you can volunteer!

Areas to Volunteer:

Student Programs - Gay-Straight Alliances, GLSEN Days of Action/Support, JumpStart student leadership team, Students of Color Organizing (SOCO)

Educator Programs - trainings, workshops, Safe Space Campaign, No Name-Calling Week, Changing the Game (sports initiative)

Fundraising - online solicitations, mailings, working events, writing grant proposals

Research - promoting participation in the National School Climate Survey, conducting evaluations, promoting reports

Policy - discussions/meetings, advocacy (local, state, and federal level policy)

Community Outreach - social media, press releases, tabling events, TV/radio PSAs, networking, public speaking

Chapter membership - develop and support your chapter, have a say in important decisions

Other special skills - graphic design, event planning, etc