5 Portland LGBT Organizations Where You Can Volunteer

PORTLAND, OR — There are a number of great LGBT organizations throughout the Portland area and they're always looking for volunteers. Here are five that we think are worth checking out if you're looking to give a helping hand.

• Basic Rights Oregon is focused on ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The group currently has 10,000 active contributors and 5,000 active volunteers. They have three offices around the state, twelve full-time staff members plus a contract lobbyist. To learn more about how you can help out, visit their website or call (503) 22-6151.
• Equity Foundation was founded in 1989 by a group of gay and lesbian Oregonians who wanted to address the hatred, violence and divisiveness present in the world around them. Through grant-making and community education, the group works to address issues that are important to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community while making their contributions visible to society at large. Call them at (503) 231-5759 or visit their website to find out how you can help.
• Human Rights Campaign: Portland strives to make sure all lesbian and gay people in America live with their basic rights and live lives that are open, honest and safe in the community, at work and at work. To learn more about how you can contribute, visit their website.
• Imperial Sovereign Rose Court is a 501(c)4 nonprofit social organization that works to raise money for charities within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. There is no fee, registration or initiation to join. They hold regular meetings the first Monday of every month at 7:00pm at the Embers Avenue Backroom at 110 NW Broadway. Give them a call at (503) 222-3082 or visit their website for more information.
• Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights addresses the ways in which lesbians, gay men and people with HIV are discriminated against through immigration laws. Using advocacy, outreach, education and a nationwide network. Visit their website to learn how you can help.

Do you have a favorite Portland LGBT organization that we didn't mention? Let us know in the comments below.

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