Volunteer with Affirmation
Affirmation is powered entirely by volunteers—people like you who are passionate about building a more inclusive and supportive world for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Mormon community. Whether you want to take on a leadership role, contribute your skills to a project, or support local events, there’s a place for you here. Volunteer opportunities range from serving on our Board of Directors or committees to leading a chapter or contributing behind the scenes in areas such as communications, technology, events, and more. Your time, talent, and voice can make a real impact.
Current Open Opportunities
Board Member
Serving on Affirmation’s Board of Directors is a chance to lead change and make a real difference. As a board member, you’ll help guide the organization’s direction, ensure financial sustainability, support fundraising efforts, and shape policies that empower our global community. You’ll also collaborate with passionate people, lead or join committees that align with your interests, and represent Affirmation as a positive voice for LGBTQIA+ Mormons everywhere. It’s leadership with purpose, and your perspective matters.
Chapter Leader, Worldwide
We’re looking for amazing members of the Affirmation community to lead several of our chapters! If you’re passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals with Mormon faith experiences and want to make a difference, this is your chance to step into a leadership role and help build something powerful and welcoming.
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We are looking for leaders for the following chapters:
- Latin America, Brazil
- North America, U.S., Los Angeles Area
- North America, U.S., Arizona Area
- North America, U.S., California Bay Area
- North America, U.S., Ohio Area
- North America, U.S., Idaho
International Conference Committee Member
Be part of something big—help make the 2025 Affirmation International Conference unforgettable. Whether you're into organizing events, creating content, managing tech, or hyping things up on social media, you have a role. Bring your skills, energy, and ideas—we’ve got plenty of ways for you to get involved and make an impact.
Board Secretary
Be the heartbeat of our board. As Secretary, you’ll help organize meetings, capture key decisions, and keep things running smoothly—all while building leadership and communication skills that make a real impact. Your voice matters here.
Executive Committee Secretary
Do you love staying organized and making things happen? Step into a leadership support role where your skills keep our top team on track. You’ll help document decisions, follow up on action items, and keep communication flowing—all while uplifting LGBTQ+ voices in a mission-driven space. Perfect for detail-loving changemakers who want to work behind the scenes and make a real difference.
Committee Member: Finance/Development, Governance/Strategy, and Human Resources/People & Culture
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Finance / Development
Do you love turning dollars into impact? Help us grow our mission by keeping our budget healthy and fueling creative fundraising. Great for behind-the-scenes builders who like numbers, strategy, and meaningful results.
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Governance / Strategy
Big on structure and purpose? Join the team that shapes our policies, supports board leadership, and makes sure we stay values-aligned. Perfect for thoughtful organizers who see the bigger picture.
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Human Resources / People & Culture
Care about creating inclusive, people-first spaces? Support how we recruit, welcome, and uplift volunteers across the organization. Ideal for empathetic leaders who love building community.
Committee Member: Latin America, U.S. and Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania
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Latin America
Passionate about uplifting LGBTQ+ voices across Latin America? Join this team to support community leaders, plan regional events, and keep our culture and language at the heart of the mission. Great for bilingual changemakers ready to lead with love.
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U.S. & Canada
Want to build safe, vibrant spaces close to home? This team helps connect local chapters, supports volunteers, and brings LGBTQ+ stories to life across the U.S. and Canada. Perfect for networkers who know community starts local.
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Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania
Excited to grow the global community? This international team connects leaders across continents, supports outreach in diverse languages, and lifts up LGBTQ+ voices worldwide. It is ideal for cross-cultural bridge builders and world-minded allies.
Committee Member: Affinity Group / Belonging Space
Love creating spaces where people feel seen and safe? Help lead identity-based groups that bring LGBTQ+ folks together around shared experiences. Great for community builders who want to hold space, spark conversation, and spread joy.
TBD
Operations Team Overview
Make things happen behind the scenes — and help power a global movement.
We’re looking for passionate, detail-loving, mission-driven folks to join our all-volunteer operations team. This is your chance to use your skills in leadership, communications, tech, events, finance, and more — all while supporting LGBTQ+ Mormons and allies worldwide.
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Operations Team: Operations & Strategy Lead
Big-picture thinker? You'll help keep our volunteer team aligned and on mission. Lead monthly check-ins, support teammates, and report progress to our leadership.
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Operations Team: Operations & Administration Coordinator
Love organizing? You’ll keep our calendars, docs, and meeting notes in order. Bonus: you’ll help coordinate key meetings for our Executive Committee.
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Operations Team: Finance & Fundraising Coordinator
Interested in nonprofit finance or donor work? Help track donations, write grants, and work closely with our Treasurer.
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Operations Team: Events & Program Coordinator
Good at planning or logistics? Support the big events that keep our community connected—like international conferences and local pop-ups.
TBD
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Operations Team: Engagement & Volunteer Support Lead
A people-person? You’ll welcome new volunteers, help onboard them, and keep morale high with appreciation efforts and regular check-ins.
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Operations Team: Communications & Public Relations (PR) Coordinator
Love writing, storytelling, or social media? Help shape our public voice through messaging, email campaigns, and media outreach.
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Operations Team: Technology & Digital Content Coordinator
Are you a website or content wiz? Manage our site, newsletter, social posts, and keep our multimedia library tidy and secure.
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Operations Team: Strategic Planning & Accountability Lead
Got a planning brain? Help track our goals, measure what matters, and keep us moving forward with intention.
Short-Term Volunteer Positions
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Social Media Boosters
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Quote Collectors
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Event Photo Curators
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Design Drop-ins
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Message of Affirmation Writers
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Story Seeders
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Audio Volunteers
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Tag & Translate Helpers
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Welcome Team
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Game Night Co-Hosts