Volunteer

At the Harriet Hancock Center, we believe that volunteering is not just about giving your time; it’s about making a meaningful impact in our community. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that our center remains an accessible and welcoming space for everyone. By dedicating their time and talents, our volunteers help us maintain operational hours from Monday through Friday, allowing community members to come in, connect, and feel at home.

The contributions of our volunteers enable us to engage in life-changing and life-saving work. Whether it’s staffing the center during business hours, answering calls and emails, facilitating peer support groups, or supporting events that we host or participate in, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Their passion and commitment help us create a supportive environment for individuals seeking resources, community, and empowerment.

All of our volunteers are managed by our Executive Director and Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring a positive and productive experience. We would also like to recognize our dedicated department coordinators, who are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our organization:

  • Andy Reeder (she/her), Communications Coordinator

  • Em Miller (they/them), Outreach Coordinator

  • Rachel Garrett (she/her), Volunteer Coordinator

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can make a difference through volunteering, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Garrett, at volunteer@harriethancockcenter.org.

Join us in our mission to support and uplift our community - your time and efforts can create lasting change!

Why do our volunteers do this work?

  • "I became a volunteer at HHC because I wanted to learn more about what this organization had to offer. I intended to be a passive volunteer at first and focus on hosting crafting events but spending time at the house with other volunteers and guests motivated me to do more. Being in this role has given me hope and a sense of community that I have been wanting as an adult."

    - Yaz, Volunteer since Sept. ‘24

  • "I’ll never forget the day I volunteered at Queer Prom. It was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. Teenagers expressing themselves in vibrant, unique styles, each one unapologetically authentic. The energy in the room was electric, a celebration of individuality and self-love. It was surreal to witness such a safe and joyful space where being yourself wasn’t just accepted but celebrated. It might seem like a simple event, but to me, it was spectacular. I felt so proud to play even a small role in helping young people embrace who they are and truly shine."

    - Glenn, Volunteer since May ‘24

  • "While working at the November Pop-up Closet I met a trans woman who had just begun hormones three months prior. We had a nice conversation about the state of the country and how we needed community more than ever now. She had expressed a gratefulness to find clothes that felt more like her and mentioned that she had met a bunch of new friends here that day and was going to check out the game night. I told her about Transfusion and told her I had heard good things about it. It seemed to me that she thought she had found a wonderful affirming community that she had no idea had existed the day before. That makes it all worthwhile."

    - Meredith, Volunteer since Oct. ‘23