Discover the Art of DC Out tell of art
CC26-NATIONAL LGBTQ+ TASK FORCE USA 2026
I am an LGBTQ+ Ambassador for Washington D.C. and I would love for our community to be completely represented at all levels. I invite you to "Creating Change" in D.C., the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the country.
I am excited to share details about the upcoming edition of the Creating Change CONFERENCE, organized by The National LGBTQ Task Force, and I want to give you alternatives on the ways you can attend and actively participate.
You can join us as: Investor Ally LGBTQ+ Community Member Participant Volunteer .
Be the change, we hope to see you in Washington, D.C.!
CELIA KARINA SAN FELIPE.
AMBASSADOR LGBTQ+ CC26- National LGBT Task Force - Washington D.C.
2026 STAND DC OUT TELL OF ART Volunteers
Frequently Asked Questions about Creating Change 2026 (STAND DC OUT TELL OF ART) – Volunteers
How can I sign up as a volunteer at DC OUTTELLOFART?
Volunteers coordinated their availability and preferred method of assistance through their preferred social media platform.
What are the expectations for volunteers?
Commit to working shifts for a total of eight hours on each of the five days of the conference.
Attend meetings and learn about the assets of the DC OUT TELL OF ART booth before the conference. These meetings will be held on various dates during December 2025 and the first two weeks of January 2026.
Information regarding registration, badges, communication channels, and t-shirts for each volunteer will be provided at the first meeting scheduled for December 2025.
You will be required to comply with the conference code of conduct.
Security: Ensure the safety of the community and visitors to the DC Out Tell Of Art booth.
Reception and Registration: Greet visitors warmly and be sure to register them during the asset sales process. Record all customer/buyer contact information and asset shipment details (buyer name, phone, address, email and social media).
Guidance and Assistance: Provide assistance without leaving the Out Tell Of Art booth when visitors ask for directions to key locations such as restrooms, registration areas, the Conference Resource Center, and volunteer stations.
Promoting Community Safety: Be alert to any concerns or problems and report them to staff. Know the locations of emergency exits.
Additional and Limited Duties
Assist in selling products from the DC OUTTELLOFART booth, including exhibits and displays such as books, art services, and sculptures.
Assist , greeting and guiding visitors to the DC OUTTELLOFART booth.
How can I sign up for shifts?
Sign-up for shifts will be available starting in 2025, after coordinating volunteer availability.
We do our best to accommodate volunteers' preferred schedules. However, the conference is dynamic, and the booth is subject to volunteer modifications! We ask volunteers to be flexible, as things change.
Is accommodation or travel support available for DC OUTTELLOFART volunteers?
Unfortunately, DC Outtel Of Art cannot directly cover volunteer travel expenses (it may cover shared accommodation in apartments belonging to DC OUTTELLOFART volunteers).
Are there age restrictions for volunteers?
Anyone over 18 can volunteer. (ID will be verified.)
How can I change my shifts if needed?
Shifts can be changed through volunteer registration during training sessions.
What do I get out of volunteering?
Contribute to a meaningful experience centered on queer justice, action, and joy.
Make connections. Give and receive the spirit of radical welcome. Many volunteers say the best part of volunteering is the sense of community we create together.
Develop skills. As volunteers, we develop our leadership skills by working as a team, solving problems together, and participating in training sessions. A volunteer participation certificate is awarded by DC OUT TELL OF AR to those who complete 5 days of volunteering at the booth.
When will the volunteer training take place?
The volunteer training will be held in person to discuss how you can contribute as a volunteer or to answer any questions you may have. Location: Ward 1, Washington, D.C. We would love to speak with you. Please coordinate with your availability and schedule our appointments between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer staff meetings in December 2025:
Wednesday, December 10, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17, 5 p.m.
Monday, December 22, 4 p.m.
Volunteer staff meetings in January 2026:
Thursday, January 8, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday, January 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, January 19, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How can volunteers contact Celia San Felipe and/or Stand DC Outtellofart?
You can email celiakarinasanfelipe@gmail.com at any time, using your volunteer code in the email subject line. And in text messages from volunteer team members regarding your progress or urgent information, provided you use your assigned volunteer code.
How can we communicate during the conference?
Volunteers will have access to a unique assigned volunteer code, and all other contact methods will be explained during training.
You can get help at any time by visiting the Conference Resource Center to contact the volunteer team.
What kind of accessibility support is available at the conference?
More than half of the conference budget is allocated to accessibility support, including the following "for those who register for accessibility":
Mobility devices
A food assistance program offering subsidized lunches throughout the conference
ASL and Spanish interpretation services and hearing aids
Live captioning for all plenary and keynote sessions
Visual assistance, such as large-print materials and digital documents compatible with screen readers
Sensory considerations, such as a low-fidelity/reduced sensitivity space (quiet, dimly lit, minimal aromas, and library rules regarding noise and conversation) and a low-sensitivity, aroma-free space for plenary sessions
Subsidized childcare
An accessibility support hotline
**Note: All accessibility requests must be made during training at the DC Outtelofart CC26 booth. Anyone who indicates an accessibility need will be contacted by the accessibility coordinator before the conference.
