Volunteer with GSBA
There are all sorts of ways volunteers support the organization – from helping set up an event to helping select our next cohort of scholars – and both in-person and online. Please complete the volunteer interest form to be added to our volunteer pool.
Event Volunteers
We need volunteers to help support us on day-of events:
EQUALUX: Taste of GSBA
Our signature event, this gala dinner and auction spotlights member restaurants, bars and caterers coming together to raise money for the GSBA Scholarship Fund.
The GSBA Impact Awards
The GSBA Impact Awards recognize excellence, leadership and philanthropy in the GSBA business and nonprofit communities.
GSBA Scholars Celebration Brunch
GSBA celebrates the best and brightest LGBTQ+ and allied students by awarding educational scholarships at this inspirational and unforgettable brunch event.
Community Events
GSBA hosts and participates in various community events throughout the year. We’re always looking for more folks to help us out!
SCHOLARSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REVIEW TEAM!
Student applications are open now for our 2025-2026 cohort! Once they close on January 10, we’ll have 400+ folks seeking funding for their education goals. It takes the whole village of supporters to read through those applications as we seek to fill an expected 25 scholar openings.
What are we looking for in a scholarship application reviewer?
- Strong connection to the LGBTQ+ community
- Desire to uplift queer and trans students
- Openness to learning about how scholarship processes work
- Excited to collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals and participate in respectful discourse while comparing applications
- Perspective on non-traditional pathways (trades, 2-year degrees) is a plus!
- Availability to make the required meetings on the dates listed below
Required Dates of Participation
*** ALL MEETING DATES ARE VIRTUAL USING ZOOM***
- Wednesday, January 29, 6-7:30 p.m.: New Volunteer Orientation, or
- Thursday, January 30, 6-7:30 p.m.: Returning Volunteer Orientation
- Friday & Saturday, February 14-15 – Interview Team Selection Meetings
- Friday & Saturday, March 14-15 – Team Interview Days
If this sounds like you, please fill out the Volunteer Application linked below by January 10, 2025. Share this opportunity with others too. We are seeking a diverse application pool and a minimum of 75 engaged volunteers!
Any questions? Email [email protected].
More ways to support scholarship
- Provide a specialized lunch & learn workshop (noon, one hour in length, related to personal/professional growth)
- Be a presenter at Immersion Weekend (August)
- Provide a “job shadow” one-day experience for a small group of scholars (inside look at a workplace or profession)
- Provide an internship opportunity exclusively for GSBA scholars
