Christchurch queer youth support group Q-topia is seeking volunteers to join its board for 2011. "If you have a community focus, great ideas and a desire to see the young people of Canterbury thrive then this is the role for you," says administrator Anne Nicholson. "Q-topia is a strong organisation, that has been in operation since 2001. In the last two years Q-topia has experienced rapid growth, which has been led by the focused and passionate board," she says. "Q-topia provides safe spaces for young people questioning or exploring their sexuality or gender, the groups meet weekly for social activities and support, being led by a group of young facilitators." Nicholson says the board members' role is to set the direction, ensure the effective running of Q-topia and to support the facilitators in their work with young people. She says the role involves attending monthly meetings being involved with subcommittees and helping out with fundraisers and events, several times a year. Board members need to be queer, transgender or have strong links into the Canterbury queer community. If you are interested in supporting the organisation, the AGM is being held on8 June, for further information contact: Anne Nicholson through tiggial@hotmail.com Q-topia is also seeking support to get its members for the queer youth hui Kazam, as their usual fundraiser during Christchurch Pride has been canned. For more information click here.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Friday, 29th April 2011 - 11:56am