Helping GLBT community?

Question

I have always wanted to work to benefit the GLBT community. How would I get jobs related to that?

Answer 1

Organizations that serve that community are just like any other: they need accountants, facilities managers, marketing professionals, receptionists, etc. Other jobs at such organizations depend on the mission of the organization -- medical-focused organizations would need medical staff. Counseling-focused organizations would need people with degrees in psychology and related fields. Etc.

It's a good idea to volunteer first with such organizations, to get a sense of what such organizations do and what kinds of jobs they have. You can find such opportunities via:

VolunteerMatch, http://www.volunteermatch.org

Idealist, http://www.idealist.org

Change.org, http://www.change.org

CraigsList, http://www.craigslist.com

Network for Good, http://www.networkforgood.org

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/

ServeNet, http://servenet.org/