What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer LGBTQ+ Community Navigator position at LoopRoot Foundation?
The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.
Our key initiatives include
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Organization
LoopRoots Foundation
Location
Remote Work (U.S.-based preferred)
Time Commitment
20–25 hours per week
Flexible schedule
About LoopRoots Foundation
LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit focused on strengthening families, reducing isolation, and supporting individuals navigating complex social systems. Many of the individuals and families we serve identify as LGBTQ , and we are committed to ensuring our programs are inclusive, affirming, and responsive to their needs.
About The Role
We are seeking a Volunteer LGBTQ Community Navigator to support LGBTQ individuals and families connected to our programs. This role focuses on guidance, advocacy, and connection to affirming resources, while also helping the organization remain grounded in the needs of the community we serve.
This is a meaningful opportunity for someone with a social work, advocacy, or community organizing background who wants to make a direct impact through nonprofit work.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a welcoming and affirming point of contact for LGBTQ participants
Help individuals and families navigate social services, community resources, and support systems
Provide culturally competent guidance and advocacy
Assist with developing resource lists, referral pathways, and outreach materials
Offer feedback to staff on program inclusivity and community needs
Support community engagement efforts aligned with the foundation’s mission
Qualifications
Strong commitment to supporting LGBTQ individuals and families
Familiarity with community resources, social services, or nonprofit environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and discretion
Background in social work, counseling, advocacy, or lived experience is a plus
Benefits
Hands-on nonprofit and community advocacy experience
Opportunity to contribute to inclusive, mission-driven work
Flexible remote schedule
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Our key initiatives include
- LoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
- LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
- LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.
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Organization
LoopRoots Foundation
Location
Remote Work (U.S.-based preferred)
Time Commitment
20–25 hours per week
Flexible schedule
About LoopRoots Foundation
LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit focused on strengthening families, reducing isolation, and supporting individuals navigating complex social systems. Many of the individuals and families we serve identify as LGBTQ , and we are committed to ensuring our programs are inclusive, affirming, and responsive to their needs.
About The Role
We are seeking a Volunteer LGBTQ Community Navigator to support LGBTQ individuals and families connected to our programs. This role focuses on guidance, advocacy, and connection to affirming resources, while also helping the organization remain grounded in the needs of the community we serve.
This is a meaningful opportunity for someone with a social work, advocacy, or community organizing background who wants to make a direct impact through nonprofit work.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a welcoming and affirming point of contact for LGBTQ participants
Help individuals and families navigate social services, community resources, and support systems
Provide culturally competent guidance and advocacy
Assist with developing resource lists, referral pathways, and outreach materials
Offer feedback to staff on program inclusivity and community needs
Support community engagement efforts aligned with the foundation’s mission
Qualifications
Strong commitment to supporting LGBTQ individuals and families
Familiarity with community resources, social services, or nonprofit environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and discretion
Background in social work, counseling, advocacy, or lived experience is a plus
Benefits
Hands-on nonprofit and community advocacy experience
Opportunity to contribute to inclusive, mission-driven work
Flexible remote schedule
Professional development and mentorship opportunities