Sexual minority persons (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer) are likely to encounter "minority stress", such as discrimination, concealment, expectation of rejection, and internalized heterosexism. Minority stress occurs alongside one's lifespan and has considerable implications in the context of the career lifespan trajectory.…

Volunteering during leisure time provides personal contact and the opportunity for individual accomplishment for people of all age, ethnic, and socioeconomic levels. Volunteer work can play a large role in developing both the job and leisure aspects of people's careers throughout their lifetimes. (JN)