Membership & Volunteering
Q: Can I become a member of The Queen's Guard?
A: Anyone is welcome to apply for membership to The Queen's Guard, however, there are requirements for membership. We encourage people to attend an event we are at or that we are hosting. Being a wall of positivity is not an easy task, it is sometimes hard to focus on being positive. You have to be able to have the upmost decorum in the face of adversity.
Q: If I don't want to be a member, can I still volunteer to help The Queen's Guard?
A: Yes! To apply to be a volunteer for The Queen's Guard please email us at Volunteer@TheQueensGuard.org We'd love to have you there!!
A: Anyone is welcome to apply for membership to The Queen's Guard, however, there are requirements for membership. We encourage people to attend an event we are at or that we are hosting. Being a wall of positivity is not an easy task, it is sometimes hard to focus on being positive. You have to be able to have the upmost decorum in the face of adversity.
Q: If I don't want to be a member, can I still volunteer to help The Queen's Guard?
A: Yes! To apply to be a volunteer for The Queen's Guard please email us at Volunteer@TheQueensGuard.org We'd love to have you there!!
About The Queen's Guard
Q: What all does The Queen's Guard actually do?
A: We hold positive signs, come up with family-friendly chants together, bang homemade drums, and otherwise have cordial interaction with, and in support of, the LGBTQI+ community and allies. Many of our members also help educate the community about LGBTQI+ issues.
Q: Have you been able to do anything during the Covid-19 pandemic?
A: Indeed we have! Though our main goal is to be a positive wall between protesters and LGBTQI+ people at events, we have many avenues we like to pursue, such as:
* Connect LGBTQI+ people with their community
* Educate people about LGBTQI+ matters
* Connect with LGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations,
*Share LGBTQI+ history, news, and affirmation
Q: Has The Queen's Guard made an impact?
A: Yes! We have had many LGBTQI+ people, and parents of, thank us for our efforts to spread positivity and love. A few newspapers have interviewed and written articles about our efforts and community service. We were even interviewed by the Southern Poverty Law Center! People have thanked us for our support of intersectionality and diversity, and for our presence at events that may not focus on LGTBQI+ matters, but overlap with or impact it.
Q: Is The Queen's Guard made up of only LGBTQI+ people?
A: No, we have an incredible mix of both LGBTQI+ people AND allies! To include friends and parents of LGBTQI+ adults and youth alike.
Q: Does The Queen's Guard have a center I can visit?
A: We do not currently have a physical location. We keep connected through social media, this website, and we show up, as needed, to various events.
The Queen's Guard at Events
Q: How does The Queen's Guard choose which events to show up to?
A: We look at multiple factors when making the decision to be at an event or not. Most events are discussed by the membership as a whole. Prior to attending an event, a board member will attempt to reach out to the event coordinator to ensure we are welcome.
Q: Can my organization partner with The Queen's Guard for events, or ask The Queen's Guard to attend my event?
A: Yes! We love to network in our communities with other organizations. Creating positive connections helps us serve our community better. It also helps us point LGBTQI+ members to other inclusive businesses and organizations.
Q: Does The Queen's Guard put on any events of its own?
A: Yes! In February 2020, we held our first event for LGBTQI+ Valentine's Day card making social. Shortly after that, we unfortunately had to limit our events due to COVID-19 out of concern for attendees and members. We are currently planning events for 2022, so keep an eye on our Events page!
Q: Does The Queen's Guard provide formal classes, or teach about LGBTQI+ history, health, identities, so on?
A: Unfortunately, not at this time. We hope to one day have a space to give back to our community through education. Though we are always happy to engage in non-confrontational conversations about LGBTQI+ topics.
A: We look at multiple factors when making the decision to be at an event or not. Most events are discussed by the membership as a whole. Prior to attending an event, a board member will attempt to reach out to the event coordinator to ensure we are welcome.
Q: Can my organization partner with The Queen's Guard for events, or ask The Queen's Guard to attend my event?
A: Yes! We love to network in our communities with other organizations. Creating positive connections helps us serve our community better. It also helps us point LGBTQI+ members to other inclusive businesses and organizations.
Q: Does The Queen's Guard put on any events of its own?
A: Yes! In February 2020, we held our first event for LGBTQI+ Valentine's Day card making social. Shortly after that, we unfortunately had to limit our events due to COVID-19 out of concern for attendees and members. We are currently planning events for 2022, so keep an eye on our Events page!
Q: Does The Queen's Guard provide formal classes, or teach about LGBTQI+ history, health, identities, so on?
A: Unfortunately, not at this time. We hope to one day have a space to give back to our community through education. Though we are always happy to engage in non-confrontational conversations about LGBTQI+ topics.