We are HRC San Diego!
By empowering and mobilizing people at the grassroots level, HRC San Diego aims to create impactful change, providing advocacy for HRC’s mission and work on the ground. HRC San Diego is a dedicated team of volunteers who use their experience and talents to develop a more affirming, inclusive, and equitable community.
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Join us for MLK Day of Service!
HRC San Diego 2026 MLK Day of Service
Join San Diego HRC for the 2026 MLK Day of Service as we come together to assemble and distribute care bags in support of our community members experiencing unhoused states, LGBTQ+ youth, and others in need. Nothing to bring except yourself, a smile, and a caring heart.
Saturday, Jan 17th, 11:00am – 3:00pm
MLK Day of Service Wishlist
As part of our Day of Service, we are collecting essential items to assemble hygiene and children’s care kits for community members and families experiencing housing instability. All requested items are outlined in the wishlist below and are based on needs identified by our partner organizations. All donated items must be new and unopened and will be distributed directly to community members.
Join the San Diego Steering Committee!
Digital Engagement Co-Chair
Help shape HRC San Diego’s online presence and share the stories that inspire action. This role manages our digital platforms to promote events, celebrate community impact, and connect supporters to the fight for equality.
What You’ll Do:
• Manage and update the local HRC San Diego webpage and social channels
• Collaborate with co-chairs to promote events, membership, and volunteer opportunities
• Create engaging posts that highlight local impact and amplify HRC’s mission
• Ensure photos, stories, and event info are current and on-brand
• Support committee members in using personal social media to expand reach
Volunteer Engagement Co-Chair
Help shape the heart of HRC San Diego’s volunteer community! As Volunteer Engagement Co-Chair, you’ll connect passionate individuals to opportunities that advance equality, strengthen our local network, and grow future leaders within the committee.
What You’ll Do:
• Welcome and engage new volunteers from the Community Hub
• Match volunteers with events and committees that fit their interests
• Partner with other co-chairs to ensure every event is well-supported
• Foster inclusion, recognition, and a positive volunteer experience
• Help host at least one recruitment and one appreciation event each year
Membership Outreach Co-Chair
Help grow HRC San Diego’s membership and bring our community together through Pride festivals and local events! This role focuses on recruiting, engaging, and celebrating members who fuel the fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead HRC’s presence at local Pride festivals and community events
• Recruit and train volunteers to support membership drives
• Collaborate with co-chairs to plan inclusive, accessible fundraising events
• Build relationships with local sponsors and community partners
• Help grow and diversify HRC’s member base year-round
Federal Club Co-Chair
Help power HRC San Diego’s political and advocacy work by building a strong, engaged Federal Club community. This role focuses on growing leadership-level support, fostering meaningful donor relationships, and creating opportunities for members to connect with HRC’s mission and impact.
What You’ll Do:
• Recruit, retain, and grow a diverse Federal Club membership base
• Plan and support political and social events that educate and engage members
• Build and lead a Federal Club program committee
• Partner with Board of Governors and staff to support membership goals
• Steward relationships and help develop future leadership within the club
Note: These are condensed summaries; the full role description is available in the HRC Steering Committee Handbook.
In addition to educating the public about the issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and their families, HRC San Diego works to engage LGBTQ+ people and allies in the fight for equality, raise money to fund HRC’s work, build strong relationships with local businesses and like-minded organizations, and turn out voters to elect pro-Equality candidates into office. Members of the HRC San Diego Steering Committee serve as co-chairs of different program committees and bring their skills and talents to the work. Each program focuses on different aspects of HRC’s work in the community, such as fundraising, community engagement, expanding membership, volunteer recruitment, and political action.
Through these programs, volunteers can engage and develop their skills in relationship-building, public speaking, strategic planning, volunteer management, stewarding donors, lobbying, event-planning and social media communications. We accomplish our work plans by working closely with HRC staff partners, who provide volunteers with expertise, training, and leadership development.