volunteer

Thank you for considering volunteering at The Center Long Beach. We serve over 21,000 people a year and offer an array of services. Operations of The Center would be impossible without the contributions of our volunteers. Last year The Center benefited from over 4,700 volunteer hours. This equaled over $50,000 in equivalent payroll dollars.

What is the process to become a volunteer at The Center?
• Fill out a volunteer application and criminal back-ground check authorization.
• Meet with a volunteer coordinator to discuss the current volunteer positions available.
• Be willing to meet the minimum time commitment (depending on specific volunteer
  position).
• Attend a volunteer orientation.
• Submit a recent TB test result.

What can volunteers expect from their experience?
• Mentoring by other volunteers or staff members
• Receive training and learn new skills
• Meet new people in GLBT community
• Create new friendships
• Participate in volunteer activities (annual dinner)
• Have fun

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The Volunteer Application can be sent by email, fax or mail.

Email to		Fax to		Mail to
porterg@centerlb.org		(562) 433 – 6428		The Center, Long Beach Attn: Porter Gilberg 2017 E. 4th Street Long Beach, CA 90814

Mental Health Volunteer Opportunities

Internships
The Center Long Beach is always accepting applications for its mental health counseling program. If you’re finished with graduate school, seeking an internship, and can commit to seeing at least 7 clients concurrently, we’re looking for you! Please email Amie Luyties, Clinical Supervisor, at counseling@centerlb.org for more info.

Clinical Supervisors
Are you a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist interested in giving back to LGBT community? Can you commit to at least 2-3 hours a week? The Center Long Beach is currently seeking a limited number of MFTs to serve as volunteer clinical supervisors in our Mental Health Services department. Please email Amie Luyties, Clinical Supervisor, at counseling@centerlb.org for more info.

For Further INformation Contact: Porter Gilberg 562.434.4455 Ext 245 or via e-mail at porterg@centerlb.org