Gaylesta upcoming events

Oakland Pride (August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Calling all East Bay mental health professionals... New for 2026: Our Gaylesta outreach booth at Oakland Pride, Sunday, August 16!

Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

We’re seeking folks for set up, breakdown, and 2-hour tabling shifts at our booth. We’ll provide Gaylesta-branded brochures and business cards, candy, and other giveaways for fair-goers. We’ll provide shade, chairs, water, snacks, and sunscreen for volunteers along with opportunities to offer your business cards or flyers. You’ll also be able to store gear at the booth in case you want to pack a costume change and go exploring.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

Folsom Street Fair (September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Seeking queers, freaks, and freedom fighters to staff the Gaylesta outreach booth at Folsom Street Fair on Sunday, September 27!

Get ready for celebration and resistance at Folsom Street Fair—the culmination of SF Leather Pride—on Sunday, September 27. Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

Castro Street Fair (October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate diversity and community at the Castro Street Fair on Sunday, October 4!

Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations will line the streets of the Castro at the 52nd annual Castro Street Fair—this year's theme is "Where We Belong"—on Sunday, October 4. Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.

Bearrison Street Fair (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate body positivity, diversity, and community at the Bearrison Street Fair on Saturday, October 17!

Bearrison seeks to provide an inclusive event for all members of the adult LGBTQ+ community that promotes body positivity for all and builds a more supportive, welcoming, and inclusive bear scene by representing a diverse arena of cultures. Volunteer opportunities are available to engage with the community while building awareness for Gaylesta and marketing your own practice.

Set up (2 hours)
Help transport materials and equipment to the event site, construct our tent, hang banners, set up tables and chairs, and dress the tables with brochures, business cards, and candy. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Breakdown (2 hours, includes one hour of tabling)
Help pack materials, dismantle tent, fold up tables and chairs, dispose of trash/leftovers, transport everything to a waiting vehicle. An Outreach Committee member with a vehicle will be on site to transport/assist.
Tabling (2 hours)
Offer info about Gaylesta and our directory, help folks find a queer-friendly therapist, share info about your practice, answer questions about therapy and insurance, engage with fair-goers on related topics.

Note: Set up and breakdown start/end times may change depending on event logistics. The exact location of our booth will be provided to volunteers closer to the event date.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK THE "CONFIRM" BUTTON. IF YOU DON'T CONFIRM AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Questions?

Reach out to Patrick Fagan, Outreach Committee Chair, at 347-262-0617 or patrick@pfagantherapy.com.