Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Our Gente @ The Epicenter, Monterey County OUR GENTE is the LGBTQ+ Services program of The Epicenter that exists to create safe environments and opportunities to affect positive change and growth for … [Read more...]
LGBTQIA2S+ News
"Finding Belonging Under the Rainbow" - Growing Up in Santa Cruz "A Place Of Belonging And Hope" By MJ Reynoso "The Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit, part of the Rainbow Conference, encapsulates so many aspects of what queer youth need right now. It offers community, a chance to meet like-minded people, expand your knowledge or even learn something new... " "Recognizing The Beauty" By Evelyn Roberts "When the Rainbow Conference is held at Watsonville, its often hastily walked halls will be transformed and given new life much … [Read more...]
Reminders
Birds of a Feather Tutoring | Homework Help & Tutoring for LGBTQ and Gender Expansive Students *Scholarships Available* We Must stand United in Support of our LGBTQ+ Youth The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with The Diversity Center, TransFamilies of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE), have created a resource site to help keep our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services … [Read more...]
GLAAD | #BiWeek: Celebrate Bisexuality+, September 16 – 23
Annually, from September 16-23, GLAAD, the Bisexual Resource Center, and Still Bisexual recognize the bisexual+ community for Bisexual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23. … [Read more...]
Glisten 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Start planning now! The school year is full of opportunities to participate in Glisten events, address LGBTQ+ and social justice issues, learn about diverse communities, and take action to create safe and inclusive schools for ALL! Use this calendar to schedule your GSA meetings, lesson plans, student events, and staff development workshops as part of your ongoing multicultural and LGBTQ+-inclusion efforts. Learn more and download: glisten.org/campaigns/back-to-school/ … [Read more...]
GSA Network | Enroll Your GSA!
GSA PSA Zine is LIVE! Our back-2-school GSA PSA zine is LIVE now! Learn about the state of the GSA movement, what type of club best suits your needs, how to face hostility with our Know Your Rights resource, and more. Get connected and dream big for the year ahead! Club members or advisors can enroll their GSAs today by visiting gsanetwork.org/gsa-enrollment … [Read more...]
Upcoming Diversity Center Youth Programming, Santa Cruz
Queer Student Union Kickoff Gathering, September 19 Join the Youth Led Leadership Alliance (YLLA) Kickoff Gathering at Seacliff Beach! Meet other young leaders, connect with your community, and discover how you can make your voice heard through the Queer Student Union (QSU). Together, we’ll share ideas, build friendships, and dream up projects and events that reflect your passions and vision for change. When: Saturday, September 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Seacliff Beach Ages: LGBTQ+ and allied Santa Cruz County High School … [Read more...]
Youth Voices for Change Forum, September 18, Salinas
Youth Voices Matter! Join us for a discussion on youth in California and how to make change for the better When: Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 3:30 - 5:30PM Where: The Epicenter, 10 Katherine Ave, Salinas, CA 93901 … [Read more...]