Volunteering at Trans Lifeline
As trans people, we believe we are the experts on our own lives. Trans Lifeline developed out of our community’s need—we will always be community operated.
Hundreds of dedicated volunteers make our work possible, bringing trans brilliance to our community every single day. Trans Lifeline Volunteers build nonprofit experience, log required clinical hours, learn the ins & outs of community economic redistribution—and meet incredible trans people across the country.
We would love to have you on our team! See our available positions below.

“I was born and raised in Pakistan. Growing up in a conservative Muslim, South-Asian country was terrifying and self-acceptance was an uphill journey. When I moved to Malaysia for university, I found love and support from friends and the local LGBTQI community that changed my life forever.
My summer internship at Trans Lifeline showed me the power that peer support and community can have in turning a trans person’s life around.”
Max (he/him), Communications Intern

“I’m a high school therapist, grad student, and volunteer researcher on the Microgrants team. When you apply for a grant, we’ll help you gather everything you’ll need, walk you through the legal process, and get you the money to pay for it.
In addition, our team collects and shares information on ID changes for every county in the U.S. I call court houses all over the country, but mostly I deep-dive internet research at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday—my favorite hour of free time!
If you like tracking down facts, we’d love to have you on board. ”
Lo (they/them), Microgrants Volunteer

“I cannot speak for all of us, but I think the pandemic is definitely showing trans people that we have to lean on each other and protect each other no matter what. I’ve been a caller before, and the operator I spoke with was able to calm me down in one of my most vulnerable moments. They provided me with a resource that has definitely changed my life for the better. Now, I get to do that for someone else.”
Malakai (he/him), Volunteer Operator
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