Pride with It Gets Better UK: help our LGBTQ+ storytelling project spread a message of hope!

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It Gets Better UK is a UK-wide LGBTQ+ charity and storytelling project. We envision a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We collect and share stories of personal experiences to help young or questioning LGBTQ+ people find create community, representation, and hope for the future.

Role

At Pride, we run stalls where people can share their story, a message to their younger self, or message of support. The conversations we have are uplifting and often emotional.

Our North West team are looking for extra helpers so that we can run stalls at Pride this summer! We are looking for help at:
STOCKPORT PRIDE - SUN JULY 26
As well as: LIVERPOOL PRIDE - SAT JULY 25 // MANCHESTER PRIDE - SAT AUG 29

What happens at a stall?
- Stalls are delivered as a team and are one full day (or half day), almost always a Saturday.
- Help with set up and tidy up.
- Welcome people to the stall and introduce them to It Gets Better UK.
- Invite them to take part in our "messages to my younger self" activity, and write a message of hope and take a photo.
- Help film interviews (as cameraperson or interviewer) collecting people’s stories and reflections about LGBTQ+ life.
- Signpost people to further support.

When:

Sunday 26 June // Sat 25 June, Sat 29 August

Where:

SK1

Other:

Pre agreed expenses paid. You will be volunteering as part of a group.

Closing date for applications:

01 June 2026

Who to contact:

Miriam Chappell

It Gets Better UK

Organisation description:

It Gets Better is a charity with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer youth. Our Vision is a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally, connect to their communities, and know their power as individuals. LGBTQ+ youth in the UK face serious mental health challenges, often worsened by societal stigma, discrimination, and a lack of support. At It Gets Better UK, we are committed to changing this narrative through: - Storytelling: Sharing real stories of LGBTQ+ youth to create understanding, empathy, and connection. - Educational Programs: Offering resources that educate on LGBTQ+ issues and mental health, promoting acceptance and inclusion. - Community-Building Initiatives: Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to come together, share experiences, and feel supported.

Organisation type:

Registered Charity

Company location:

41B Ridgeway Road CHESHAM Buckinghamshire , HP5 2EH

Our phone number has changed

We are temporarily without a home as we wait to move into our new office in the new year.

This means that our old phone number is no longer in use. Please look out for our new number, which we’ll have in the new year.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are still contactable via email on support@stockportvolunteerhub.org.uk