Volunteer Registration

Volunteers in this category assist The Equality Crew with running informational booths at various community events. This role would involve helping with setup/breakdown of the booth, staffing the booth and insuring informational materials stay stocked, and generally talking with the public about The Equality Crew and the services it offers/events it has coming up.

**All volunteer applicant names are put through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts Public CourtConnect Website, as well as complete Arkansas Mandated Reporter training and Promoting Emotional Well-Being for LGBTQ Youth training. Before working directly with youth or data involved with The Equality Crew, you give The Equality Crew permission to run your name through this database. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by myself on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.** 

Join The Equality Crew for our weekly drop in hours at our Program Center located in Rogers, AR! 

As a Drop In Hours Supervisor, you'll be in charge of helping create a welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTIA+ youth. We'll have Movie Nights, Game Nights, Craft Nights, and so much more! The Drop In Hours Supervisor will be there to assist The Equality Crew staff members in ensuring everyone has a great time. 

Hours will typically be one or twice a week in the evenings from 5-8PM. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Program Director - Michael Bennett-Spears at michael@theequalitycrew.org!

****All The Equality Crew volunteers are background checked through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website and Arkansas CourtConnect, as well as are required to complete trainings as deemed necessary by The Equality Crew before volunteering at any The Equality Crew related programming or event. By submitting an application to volunteer, the volunteer agrees to the above background check policies. Any falsification of documentation, or failure to complete these prerequisites, will result in immediate dismissal.**

Express general interest in exploring volunteer opportunities with The Equality Crew.

**All volunteer applicant names are put through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts Public CourtConnect Website, as well as complete Arkansas Mandated Reporter training and Promoting Emotional Well-Being for LGBTQ Youth training. Before working directly with youth or data involved with The Equality Crew, you give The Equality Crew permission to run your name through this database. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am an accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by my on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.**

Volunteers in this category will be contacted for our Large Annual Events (i.e. Prom and Pride Events). Volunteers in this category may serve as general "floaters", chaperones, check-in/registration, food servers, etc.

Come join The Equality Crew at our info table at NWA Center for Sexual Assault's Paws Off Family Dog Walk at at Walker Park on April 27th! 

As a volunteer for this event, you'll be helping to share information about The Equality Crew with event attendees and have the opportunity to share with the community what you love about our organization! 

****All The Equality Crew volunteers are background checked through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website and Arkansas CourtConnect, as well as are required to complete trainings as deemed necessary by The Equality Crew before volunteering at any The Equality Crew related programming or event. By submitting an application to volunteer, the volunteer agrees to the above background check policies. Any falsification of documentation, or failure to complete these prerequisites, will result in immediate dismissal.**

Come join The Equality Crew at our info table at NWA Center for Sexual Assault's Paws Off Family Dog Walk at at Walker Park on April 27th! 

As a volunteer for this event, you'll be helping to share information about The Equality Crew with event attendees and have the opportunity to share with the community what you love about our organization! 

****All The Equality Crew volunteers are background checked through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website and Arkansas CourtConnect, as well as are required to complete trainings as deemed necessary by The Equality Crew before volunteering at any The Equality Crew related programming or event. By submitting an application to volunteer, the volunteer agrees to the above background check policies. Any falsification of documentation, or failure to complete these prerequisites, will result in immediate dismissal.**

Are you someone with an eye for photography? Enjoy working with youth? The Equality Crew is seeking professional photographers to help us in documenting our events! Photographers must be aware that respecting the privacy wishes of our attendees is our #1 priority and some attendees may wish to not appear in photographs/video. 

**All volunteer applicant names are put through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts Public CourtConnect Website, as well as complete Arkansas Mandated Reporter training and Promoting Emotional Well-Being for LGBTQ Youth training. Before working directly with youth or data involved with The Equality Crew, you give The Equality Crew permission to run your name through this database. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by myself on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.**

Volunteers in this role will be contacted to help to supervise LGBTQ+ youth under 12 participating in our Rainbow Family Programming once per month. Activities may include crafts, playground time, games, storytime, etc. This volunteer will work alongside the Rainbow Family Programming Facilitator under the supervision of the Program Director. 

**All volunteer applicant names are put through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts Public CourtConnect Website, as well as complete Arkansas Mandated Reporter certification and Safely Providing Services in Anti-LGBTQ+ Climates training. Before working directly with youth or data involved with The Equality Crew, you give The Equality Crew permission to run your name through this database. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by myself on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.**

Volunteers in this role will be contacted to help facilitate our small monthly events (i.e. Game Nights, Park Play Dates, Theatre Outings, etc.) This could involve setup/breakdown of event space, facilitating activities, sharing information about resources to attendees, etc.

**All volunteer applicant names are put through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts Public CourtConnect Website, as well as complete Arkansas Mandated Reporter training and Promoting Emotional Well-Being for LGBTQ Youth training. Before working directly with youth or data involved with The Equality Crew, you give The Equality Crew permission to run your name through this database. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by myself on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.**

The Equality Crew is seeking volunteers with experience in managing Social Media Campaigns! These volunteers will assist our Programs Director and CEO with designing and implementing various aspects of our social media on Facebook and Instagram. Some graphic design experience in programs such as Canva is preferred.

Interested in serving on the Board of The Equality Crew? We have positions open now and are always seeking community members looking to take that next step to supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Northwest Arkansas! 

You can apply here: https://www.theequalitycrew.org/boardapp