Lambert House was founded and received 501(c)3 status from the IRS in 1981 as the Association of Gay and Lesbian Youth Advocates (AGLYA), a group of youth and youth supporters who came together in order to create ways for sexual minority youth to meet. AGLYA became the first social service organization 100% dedicated to LGBTQ youth to receive 501(c)(3) status from the IRS.

Lambert House is an international leader in LGBTQ youth community building – the primary prevention strategy for the constellation of risks that disproportionately affects all LGBTQ youth. The risks we address include: social isolation, depression, suicide, alcohol and other drug use, HIV & other STDs, family conflict that can lead to homelessness and survival sex, and school failure. Lambert House provides LGBTQ youth with daily opportunities to make friends with other youth like themselves and with supportive adults. It is this connection with peers and adults that immediately makes life better for LGBTQ youth. Lambert House is where life gets better.

In addition to peers, more than 70 adult community members are available weekly as informal role models and mentors. These trained, long-term volunteers are consistently cited by Lambert House alumni as the most important part of their experience at Lambert House. Other socialization opportunities include community dinners five nights a week; facilitated social support groups weekly titled “Boys Who Like Boys,” “Ultra Violet," "Non-Binary Group," and “Transgender Youth;” several large, annual youth-led community dances, performance events, or social gatherings annually; outdoor recreation trips monthly; LGBT movies weekly; an LGBT Culture Series including sporting events and concerts; Art Night bi-weekly; and other youth-led activities. Lambert House  has online support groups 7 days a week.

Lambert House educates LGBTQ youth to see themselves as normal, healthy individuals and to respect and take care of themselves and each other. We house a 4,000-volume LGBTQ lending library, and academic internships at the junior high, high school, college, and graduate school levels. We have a David Bohnett CyberCenter with seven up-to-date computers, a range of software, and free printing.

Practicum students will work directly with youth ages 10-22. Work will include initial intake interviews with youth, and facilitating diverse youth support groups. Outreach to schools, presenting at workshops to community members or other professionals.

Practicum students will work directly with youth ages 10-22. Work will include initial intake interviews with youth, facilitating diverse youth support groups, working with youth at workshops or events. Outreach to schools, presenting at workshops to community members or other professionals. Intakes with youth can involve parents or family members, or therapists.

Students can evaluate pending bills for impact on the LGBTQ community, make recommendations to Lambert House board. Present educational information to youth clients on systems which both positively and negatively impact the community, lead discussions on these issues.

Experience with the LGBTQ community is required. Experience with youth ages 10-22 is preferred. Comfort facilitating groups is essential. Preference will be given to those with experience with adolescents and/or facilitating groups. Students who have experience working with BIPOC community preferred. It is essential to be on time for programs and to have consistent reliable attendance. References required. All students are required to complete 2 full days of onboarding training(held June and or Oct). Preference will be given to students who can commit to Lambert House for a full calendar year in order to provide continuity for youth.

English, ability to communicate well in writing is essential if student wants to lead any of our text only support groups.

Send resume and cover letter with interests and relevant experience outlined. Note hours of availability. Most of our youth events take place in the evenings 7 days week(4 PM onwards, but generally 7-8:30). There are evening groups on the weekends and a Saturday afternoon group. Outdoor events for youth take place on Saturdays/Sundays.

Send resume to Laurie Colacurcio, LICSW
laurie@lamberthouse.org
206-369-8850