Heartland Pride is a non-profit LGBTQ organization in Nebraska and Western Iowa. It began in 2010 and organizes cultural events like a Pride festival in June. The document provides information about volunteer opportunities with Heartland Pride, including long-term roles on the board or committees and short-term roles assisting with events. Volunteers are needed for tasks like set-up, information booths, and clean-up. The document encourages interested individuals to submit a volunteer form on their website to get involved.

1. United In Pride ~ Heartland Pride
Volunteer Recruiting
& Orientation

2. What is Heartland Pride?
***Heartland Pride is a service organization within the
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, and Queer
communities of greater Nebraska and Western
Iowa.
*** We are a non-profit 501c3 by the IRS
TIN 27-5475071 Community Support Organization.
***We began as a task force in the fall of 2010, and
are comprised of proactive people from all walks
of life.
*** We understand the importance of including our
allies in our journey and helping our communities
keep the pride in Pride!

3. 2012 Heartland Pride Cultural Festival June 30th
Stinson Park at Aksarben Village

4. United In Pride ~ Heartland Pride
Working Organizational Chart
Treasurer
President Vice President Secretary
Helen Broadway- Rules Grants/ Sponsorship Community Outreach
Beth Rigatuso Steven Sorensen Jane Infantino
Savage
Board Development Media and Marketing Grants Sponsorship
Pride Chair Budget Committee Volunteer Coordinator
Committee Committee Committee Committee
Logistics Chairs Pride Magazine
Entertainment Chair FB Committee Chair Fundraising Grant Research
Parade Committee Jean-Paul Cushing Editor Staffing Committee
Roselle Ledesma Pete Donahoo Committee Steven Sorensen
Jeff Lulf Stephen Moore
Grant Writing
Entertainment Parade Volunteer Vendor
Logistics Committee Volunteer
Committee Alexander Brown Committee
Alexander Brown
Public Safety
Coordinator
Laura Shafer

5. Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
• We are committed to creating an inclusive
environment, inspiring equality, celebrating
diversity, and acknowledging the contributions of
our community. We honor those who came before
us and give thanks to our allies.
Vision
• We believe in a day when the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-
Sexual, Transgender, and Queer community is
globally integrated and recognized for its
contributions, and when equality and civil rights
have been achieved for all.

6. Volunteer: The Foundation of Pride
• Volunteers make up 100% of everything we do!
• Engaging with Volunteers strengthens Heartland Pride's
impact on the community.
• Volunteers enable Heartland Pride to stay a solvent
501©3 community support organization that is
sustainable and shall continue to be.
• Volunteers utilize their talents to express equality and
promote unity.
• Volunteers give valuable insights and perspectives that
enable our community to thrive.

7. Board Position
Opportunities
MEMBERS AT LARGE

8. Members At Large:
• Rules & Bylaws Chair/Member At Large shall oversee
that the Rules and Bylaws are practiced and relevant
in organizations operations.
• Sponsorship & Grants Chair/Member At Large shall
oversee the development of strategic plan and
execution of grant and sponsorship process.
• Community Outreach Chair/Member At Large shall
oversee memberships with strategic partnership
within the community and develop volunteer
recruitment by overseeing the staffing committee
and volunteer coordinator.

9. Volunteer
OPPORTUNITY TYPES

10. Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
– Member At Large 1 year Term
– Pride Chair 1 year Term
– Volunteer Coordinator 1 year Term
– Pride Magazine Editor 1 year Term
– Committee Chair 1 year Term
– Committee Volunteer Monthly to After
Pride

11. Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities
• Grant Writing Or Research
• Sponsorship Procurement
• Public Relations/Writing
• Content Writing for Social Media
• Graphic Artist for promotional materials
• Budget and Finance committee
• Marketing committee
• Nonprofit/Merch Partnership/Booth Sales

12. Day of Pride Volunteers
• Set up/tear down • Cash Counting
• Staging • Clean up
• Booth/Vendor • Stage Hands
Check in • Stage Manager
• Volunteer Check In • Info Booth
• Banner set up • VIP Liaison
• Kids Corner • Audio/Visual
• Parade Volunteers Volunteer
• Eco Volunteers • Parking Volunteer
• Ticket Handlers • Signage Volunteer

13. How do I get INVOLVED!

14. Were do I fit?
The key to success is to choose opportunities that match your skills,
interests and availability. In addition to carefully reading the
opportunity description and other information provided by the
organization, we recommend you consider the following:
Type of organization
• Would you like to support a community-based grassroots organization, a national or
international NGO, a local government or HEARTLAND PRIDE?
Development topic
• Is there a cause you would like to support? Is there an area that you would like to explore
or gain some experience in.
Time commitment
• How much time per week would you like to devote to volunteering ? Would you like to
get involved in a long-term project, or would you rather commit to a short-term
assignment with a fixed end date?
Task & Skills
• What tasks do you enjoy undertaking? What skills would you like to share with an
organization?.

15. GET INVOLVED
• Sign up with the volunteer form online at
www.heartlandpride.com/get-involved. (this is just
as important for volunteering as it is for grant
funding..thank you for doing this)
• Pick area to work or try something and go from
there.
• Get involved in the meetings. Check with your
committee Chair for dates and times. 1st and 3rd
Wednesday at the Downtown Library for progress
briefings.
• Let us know if your company has a volunteer
program so we can sign up.

16. THANK YOU!
SINCERELY HEARTLAND PRIDE