Is LGBT Outdoors a 501c3 nonprofit?

Yes, and all donations are tax-deductible.

I have never done any outdoor activities. How do I know if this is for me?

Let’s face it, a lot of times we don’t know if we will like something until we try it, but if you are reading this your are obviously intrigued so what do you have to loose? We do our best to make all of our events, Ambassador events, and LGBT Outdoorfests fun and enjoyable, but they can also be challenging and can be an opportunity to learn a lot about yourself and the outdoors.

Why do you ask for a donation for ambassador events when I can enjoy the outdoors for free?

There are two main reasons we ask for a minimal donation for the events our Ambassadors host:

The first reason is that we have learned if people have finances invested in an event they are more likely to attend.

The second reason is we are not just offering an outdoor activity, we are creating community. When you come to one of our Ambassador events, you will meet other people like yourself and become part of the LGBT Outdoors family. Our Ambassadors plan the logistics of your adventures, recruit others to join you, teach you about the activity if you are new to it, and help ensure your safety. All donations go towards operating costs.

Why is it just LGBT Outdoors and not LGBTQ Outdoors?

Great question and this is something we discussed a lot with different people before landing on LGBT Outdoors. When it comes down to it, LGBT has been around the longest, with the current initialism being LGBTQIA+. Instead of being LGBTQIA Outdoors, we stuck with LGBT and added the plus symbol to our logo so every LGBTQIA+ person knows they are welcome and wanted here!

Can I become an Ambassador?

If you have a passion for the outdoors, good leadership skills, enjoy teaching others, and are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, then we encourage you to apply. You can learn more about the requirements and request an application here.