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ST. CLOUD PROGRAMMING

In collaboration with community partners and volunteers, QUEERSPACE collective in St. Cloud uses a group mentoring model where Queer youth between ages 13-17 can connect with Queer adults and staff in safe, welcoming spaces. This programming is entirely free and offers youth a positive environment to show up as their authentic selves, make Queer friends, and build community through group activities like crafting, board games, and more.

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We offer group programming in the St. Cloud and central Minnesota region through two opportunities:
 

  • Monthly Youth QueerConnect hangouts

  • Quarterly Youth Workshops

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LEARN ABOUT OUR ST. CLOUD PROGRAMMING

YOUTH QUEERCONNECTS

In collaboration with St. Cloud Pride, we host monthly gatherings for middle and high school students in the St. Cloud area to connect, build community, and express themselves in a safe, affirming space.

 

There’s no cost or registration required to attend. Just show up and be yourself, and we'll provide the snacks and activities!

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Last Monday of each month

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Great River Regional Library, 61300 W St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56301

*Location may change - follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates!

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2025 Dates:

  • January 27

  • February 24

  • March 31

  • April 28

  • May 19

  • July 28

  • August 25

  • September 29

  • October 27

  • November 24

YOUTH WORKSHOPS

QUEERSPACE collective hosts 3-4 Youth Workshops yearly (and a few one-day popup events!) in the St. Cloud/Central MN area.

 

Youth Workshops are a group mentorship model with a focus on identity, community, and intergenerational mentorship to intentionally help youth build skills through art, STEM, and leadership.

 

Each workshop series includes a facilitator, 2-3 Queer adult mentors, and up to 16 local Queer and Trans youth. Youth Workshops are entirely free, and participants meet once per week - consistent day, time, and location - for 3-6 weeks, depending on the experience.

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​To participate in youth workshops, youth must meet the the following requirements:​

  • Is between the ages of 13-17

  • Identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

  • Has the desire to be involved with 2SLGBTQIA+ mentoring & community programming

  • Resides in the greater St. Cloud area/Central MN area

  • Able to commit to the full duration of a Youth Workshop

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Registration is required. Check out our upcoming Youth Workshops via the button link below.

Check out these photos of our past Youth Workshops in St. Cloud!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

I'm a youth and am new to QUEERSPACE. How do I sign up to participate?

If you're a Queer youth between ages 13-17 in the St. Cloud region, you can participate in two opportunities:​

  • Youth QueerConnects hangouts hosted on the last Monday of every month at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud. This is a drop-in space, so you do not need to register. Just show up and have fun with us!

  • Youth Workshops hosted 3-4 times per year with a local organization or business focused on building skills in fields like art, STEM, theatre, and more. Registration is required. Check out our upcoming youth workshops here. 
     

​To participate in youth workshops, youth must meet the the following requirements:​

  • Is between the ages of 13-17

  • Identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

  • Has the desire to be involved with 2SLGBTQIA+ mentoring & community programming

  • Live in the greater St. Cloud area/Central MN area

  • Able to commit to the full duration of Youth Workshop (between 3-6 weeks, held at consistent days/times/locations)

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I'm a Queer adult and would like to get involved. How do I sign up to participate?

 

To participate as a volunteer mentor, you must meet the the following requirements:​

  • Is age 25 or older

  • Identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

  • Live in the greater St. Cloud/Central MN area

  • Able to commit to the full Youth Workshop series (between 3-6 weeks, held at consistent days/times/locations) and attend a Mentor Orientation Training session prior to each Youth Workshop series

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If you meet the requirements, here's the process to apply:

  1. Apply online here! A member of the QUEERSPACE program team will reach out within 5 business days. 

  2. Mentor Interview - If you're invited to move forward with your application, you will complete a 30 minute virtual interview

  3. Complete and pass the final screening process - this includes a full background check and three reference checks

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Once a mentor has completed the onboarding process (application, virtual interview, background check, and reference checks), they can choose to participate in one or several workshops. We have offered some AMAZING workshop opportunities in St. Cloud including Open Art Studio, Storytelling & Performance, Dungeons & Dragons, and Finding Nemo: Summer Camp Musical. 

Got questions, ideas, or feedback about our St. Cloud programming?

Feel free to contact Mandy, our Senior Programs Manager, at mandy@queerspacecollective.org!

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