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Gay For Good seeking volunteers for Harvey Milk Day of Service project

SDGLN Staff
May 7th, 2013

SAN DIEGO -- In a partnership with the Harvey Milk Foundation, Gay For Good has called for its chapters to participate in a "Harvey Milk Day of Service" project.

The San Diego Chapter is seeking volunteers for its project at the San Diego Food Bank on Tuesday, May 14 from 6-8 pm.

Dining Out for Life volunteer orientations set

Gay San Diego Staff Report
March 8th, 2013

(This post originally appeared HERE in Gay San Diego, a SDGLN media partner.)

SAN DIEGO -- To help prepare for San Diego’s April 25 Dining Out for Life event, The San Diego LGBT Community Center has scheduled five separate volunteer orientations, starting Saturday, March 9 at 10 am.

Last call for San Diego Pride volunteer registration

SDGLN Staff
July 5th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The annual San Diego LGBT Pride celebration - "America's Pride" - is just two weeks away and volunteers are still needed to help make the event a success. As one of the largest such events in the country, the San Diego Pride organization counts on an army of volunteers to make the parade, festival and other events a reality.

Volunteers are needed in a number of areas, including:

- Safety

- Recycling

- Sales and merchandise

- Transportation and communications

- Parade staging

- Exhibitor relations

Volunteers needed for annual US Police & Fire Championships in San Diego

SDGLN Staff
June 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Volunteers are needed for the annual United States Police & Fire Championships, to be held June 16-24 at various locations throughout San Diego County.

The event, which began in 1967 as the California Police Olympics, promotes physical fitness, camaraderie and sport within the communities of public safety personnel. Competitions are open to full time law enforcement and firefighting personnel.

Over 55 sporting events will take place this year, with nearly 5,000 competitors.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Ebony Burnett Aldridge

SDGLN Staff
March 5th, 2012

Although she was born at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Ebony Burnett Aldridge was raised in the South -- in Millbrook, Alabama. The 30-year old systems engineer is a small business owner with a passion for social justice and giving back to her community.

Burnett, who moved back to San Diego five years ago, has been with her wife Krissy for six years. The couple celebrated their anniversary on Valentine's Day.

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San Diego Pride to host volunteer information session to share year-round opportunities

SDGLN Staff
February 9th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Those looking to get involved with San Diego Pride's year-round volunteer programs are encouraged to attend an information session on Saturday, Feb. 11.

San Diego Pride, which produces the annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival, has a host of volunteer opportunities available year-round in a number of different areas. Not only does the organization need assistance organizing its annual signature events, but it participates in numerous civic engagement and human rights projects throughout the year.

PRESS RELEASE: DeMaio unveils initiative to attract one-million volunteer hours for city services

Office of City Councilmember Carl DeMaio
February 2nd, 2012

(Editor’s note: SDGLN is not reporting on the 2012 San Diego mayoral race because SDGLN Publisher Johnathan Hale has a personal relationship with City Councilmember Carl DeMaio, who is running for mayor. SDGLN will also not be making an endorsement in the race.

North County LGBTQ Resource Center seeking volunteers

SDGLN Staff
January 23rd, 2012

OCEANSIDE -- The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is seeking volunteers to support the programs and services of the facility, which opened just over a month ago.

Volunteers are being sought to help in a number of areas, including administrative support; community ambassadors; and event volunteers. Besides being open as a community resource space, the North County LGBTQ Resource Center hosts a number of workshops, support groups, classes, and social activities in its space.

TONIGHT: Young professionals invited to mixer to learn about community service opportunities

SDGLN Staff
January 12th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Future Leaders of Our Community (FLOC) San Diego chapter will host its first awareness event of the year tonight, giving guests the opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Those who attend the 6:30 pm event, which will be held at Bamboo Lounge in Hillcrest, will have the opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded individuals who are looking to volunteer and get involved with a worthy cause.

SUNDAY: Gay For Good seeks volunteers for native garden restoration project

SDGLN Staff
December 16th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- Gay for Good San Diego (G4G) is looking for volunteers to participate in its next community service project to take place Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 am.

Volunteers will work with the San Diego River Park Foundation to help them replant the Point Loma Native Plant Garden, which houses many rare and endangered native plants. The foundation says that some plants in the collection are unique to the region, and are not found naturally anywhere else in the world.

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