Girls Who GM Volunteer

Overview

Do you love tabletop games and mentoring youth? We’re looking for volunteers to support Girls Who GM, our leadership program for girls and gender-expansive youth. Volunteers help create a safe, welcoming environment where participants can build confidence, develop leadership skills, and express their creativity through tabletop roleplaying games.

Your support helps youth step into leadership roles at the game table and in their communities, learning collaboration, critical thinking, and self-expression along the way.

 
  • TIME COMMITMENT

    2–4 hours per month (varies by session)

    LOCATION

    Virtual or in-person at program sessions

    PREREQUISITES

    Must complete our volunteer training module prior to running their first session with nerdy people or organizations.

    • Interest in mentoring youth and supporting leadership development

    • Comfortable facilitating or assisting with tabletop games

    • Encouraging and supportive communication style

    • Commitment to creating inclusive and safe spaces

    • Experience with tabletop RPGs helpful but not required

    • Background check required

    • Abuse Prevention Training provided by SHE required

    • Help welcome participants and create a supportive environment

    • Assist youth as they learn to run games and make decisions confidently

    • Encourage collaboration and positive problem-solving

    • Support facilitators with logistics, transitions, and materials

    • Model inclusive leadership and teamwork

    • Gain experience mentoring youth and fostering leadership skills

    • Build facilitation and tabletop gaming experience

    • Connect with a community of youth-focused volunteers

    • Receive recognition as a Super Heroines, Etc. volunteer

    • SHE Buttons

    • A t-shirt

 

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