Volunteer | Point Foundation

Point Foundation is a nonprofit LGBTQ organization that has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students around the world. As the largest national LGBTQ foundation dedicated to helping students access and succeed in higher education, your help is vital to the future of LGBTQ leadership.

Support Scholars & Create Change

There are many ways to make an impact on an LGBTQ student's live by volunteering your time and resources with Point.

Evaluate Applications

Review and score applications each winter.

Commitment

Read 25 applications between January and February after attending virtual training.

Become a Reader

Mentor Scholars

Help students identify strengths, clarify goals, and provide guidance.

Commitment

Mentor students for four weeks with the option to renew.

Become a Mentor

Board Leadership

Contribute your professional skills, network, and guidance to Point.

Commitment

Provide guidance in quarterly, or as-needed virtual and in-person meetings.

Leadership Details

Support Scholars & Create Change

There are many ways to make an impact on an LGBTQ student's live by volunteering your time and resources with Point.

Evaluate Applications

Review and score applications each winter.

Commitment

Read 25 applications between January and February after attending virtual training.

Become a Reader

Mentor Scholars

Help students identify strengths, clarify goals, and provide guidance.

Commitment

Mentor students for four weeks with the option to renew.

Become a Mentor

Board Leadership

Contribute your professional skills, network, and guidance to Point.

Commitment

Provide guidance in quarterly, or as-needed virtual and in-person meetings.

Leadership Details

Evaluate Applications

Application readers evaluate applications submitted each winter.

Reader Program: Scholarship readers evaluate a minimum of 25 applications. Readers receive virtual training and oversight of our systems and scoring process. Each reader then works at their own pace from home.

Qualifications: Readers must have a strong understanding of the issues affecting the LGBTQ community. Preferably readers have a background in education, admissions, scholarships, or related areas.

Apply to Be a Reader

Apply by clicking apply now.

Complete training after you receive committee approval.

Review applications. Grade 25 or more applications between January and February.

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Mentor Scholars

Provide a small group of students with guidance to help them achieve their goals.

Mentor Program: One or two mentors facilitate groups of 8-10 Point Scholars working on a shared professional development goal. Groups meet 90 minutes a week for four weeks during the fall or spring semester. Mentoring tracks change annually, focusing on topics such as:

LGBTQ advocacy
Authentic Networking
Leadership Development
Career Exploration and Planning

Qualifications: Mentors must complete a four-week session and have the opportunity to renew. Mentors should have a strong knowledge and passion for one of the tracks. Point provides facilitation guides, resources, training, and support.

Volunteer as a Mentor

Create a profile on Point Foundation Connect to apply as a Mentor Applicant.

Interview with staff members if you are selected as a candidate.

Background check authorization is required if you are selected.

For questions, contact programdept@pointfoundation.org

Create Profile

Join a Board or Committee

Boards and committees steer the growth and development of Point.

Board and committee membership: Boards and committees must meet quarterly or as needed, boards have a minimum give-get requirement, and each board and committee has a unique required term.

Qualifications: Specialize in the topic area covered by the board you wish to join.

About Point Boards

Point board and committee leaders are nominated by existing board members or Point executive leadership.

Learn more about the different types of boards and committees at Point Foundation.

Board Descriptions

More ways to give

Create a Scholarship

Point provides an opportunity to donors to designate a scholarship with a “Name” that recognizes and acknowledges a specific source, whether it be the donor, an individual or an institution they wish to honor.

Create a Scholarship

Leave a Legacy

Many donors demonstrate commitment to Point through bequests in their wills. Point works with these legacy donors and their executors to meet the wishes of the donor and the needs of scholarship recipients.

Leave a Legacy

Fundraise for Point

Facebook users can set up online fundraisers to benefit Point, and invite people to participate. It’s also easy to add a donation button to your posts and encourage your friends to support Point.

Fundraise for Point