Volunteering & Paid Opportunities
Want to support LGBTQIA+ youth through creativity and community?
Whether you are an artist, a helper, or someone who simply cares, there is a place for you at Proud Art STL.
Help Make Events Happen
General volunteers support Proud Art STL events & behind the scenes.
This may include helping at Queer Prom, art gallery or coffee shop nights, Halloween parties, or assisting with setup, cleanup, and event support.
Helps create welcoming, safe, and joyful experiences for our community.
How the Volunteer Process Works
- Choose How You Want to Help: Fill out the form for the role that fits you best, whether you want to lead creatively or support events behind the scenes.
- We Will Be in Touch: Our Volunteer Coordinators will follow up about background screening, scheduling, and next steps to get you involved.
- Create Community Together: Join our team and help build a safe, creative, and welcoming space where LGBTQIA+ youth feel supported and seen.
What You Need to Volunteer
To help keep our community safe, all volunteers must be over 18 and complete a background screening.
You can review our policies and expectations in the volunteer handbook.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]
Share Your Skills as a Visiting Artist
Paid Visiting Artist
Visiting Artists lead and plan workshops based on their own artistic skills and experience. This is a paid opportunity to share your creativity, connect with teens, and help build a safe and inspiring environment.
Location
Workshops take place in Shrewsbury and other St. Louis locations.
When
Most workshops are held on the 1st or 3rd Friday of each month to 8 pm.
Donate Today
Your donation makes a direct impact. Every dollar helps us provide artistic supplies, rent safe workshop spaces, and cover essential costs like insurance — so we can keep growing this community.
Proud Art STL is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3).