Use your time

Before you proceed, read this article: Accomplices Not Allies: Abolishing the Ally Industrial Complex.

There used to be another article online, "I Need An Accomplice, Not An Ally," by Jon Paul, which i can no longer find. Among many salient and trenchant points that author made:

• "Ally" is a verb.
• Are you feeling or are you doing? Allies will focus more on feeling, while accomplices will focus more on doing.

You can also consult R2T2's glossary for the definitions of "ally" and "accomplice."

• Offer to partner with a local school's GSA (gender & sexuality alliance) to support their work by volunteering on a regular basis or offering one-off workshops or other content.
• The club's advisor can let you know what they need.
• Note that, if they allow visits from or participation by community members who aren't staff or students, the school may require a background check.

• Find out if your local queer and trans organizations serving tweens or teens need adult volunteers or board members.
• If not, ask if there are other ways you can support them.