Volunteer
Without volunteers CWE would not be possible! We are always looking for individuals willing to share their experiences with those who seek help from CWE. If you are interested please complete the form below. For more information please visit our FAQ on volunteering.
We are currently offering the following volunteer opportunities:
NEED IMMEDIATELY:
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Grant Writer- Flexible hours
Assist our Executive Director with grant writing, planning, coordinating, or participating in fundraising activities
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Data Entry - 4 hours/week for 2 to 3 weeks
Assist in entering email addresses into a contact list. Revising and updating the Women-Owned Business Directory
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Marketing Consultant - As needed
Work with our communications team through writing and editing.
Office & Events Assistant - varies (daytime)
Assist with general office duties such as filing, copying, mailings, data entry, class set-up.. Help serve food, set-up, greeting guests and clean-up at events.
Phone Caller - varies (daytime and/or evening)
Make calls to new and existing clients, donors and supporters of CWE. Make thank-you calls, respond to general interest inquiry and follow-up with clients.
Photographer - Flexible
Add to our client and staff photograph file for use in publications, etc.
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Research Assistant - 8 hours/month
Assist staff in gathering follow-up data from clients and other research.
Graphic Artist - 3 hours/month
Work with clients to design marketing materials, business cards, etc.
Small Business Consultant - 3 hours/month (day and evening)
Meet individually with business clients in your area of expertise, during 10- or 60- minute consultations that are arranged by our staff. Volunteers meet at pre-established times with clients at volunteer's convenience. General business background required.
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Business Plan Writer - 4 hours/session (day and evening)
- Assist clients in developing marketing materials.
Career Consultant - 2 hours/month
Meet one-on-one with clients offering career advice, guidance and resume and cover letter critiques during 10- or 60- minute consultations that are arranged by our staff. Volunteers meet at pre-established times with clients at volunteer's convenience.
Life Coach - 2-10 hours / month (day or evening)
Meet with clients to help with career and life issues. Requires 3-month commitment; pre-arranged weekly schedule to be arranged at volunteer's convenience. Life coaching certification is required.
Trainer - Career Classes - 2-4 hours/month (day and evening)
Teach a career class (or more than one) including Career & life Planning, job search classes, financial management, sexual harassment prevention, personal empowerment, networking, etc...
Financial Literacy Consultant - 3 hours/month (day and evening)
Meet one-on-one with clients offering financial advice and counseling during 10- or 60- minute appointments that are arranged by our staff. Volunteers meet at pre-established times with clients at volunteer's convenience.
Financial Literacy Trainer - 3-9 hours per month, day or evening
Teach a financial literacy class (or more than one) including: Budgeting to Create Savings, Debt Reduction and Asset Building, Building a Good Credit Rating, and Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions. Check our current class schedule for dates, times and descriptions.
Upcoming Classes
Assessing Yourself as a Business Owner
June 22, 6-9pm
Cost: Free!
Making Your Decision
June 29, 6-9pm
Cost: $20
Basic Accounting for Businesses
July 6, 6-9pm
Cost: $20
Financing Your Business
July 13, 6-9pm
Cost: $20
Planning Your Business
July 20, 6-9pm
Cost: $20
The Legal Side of Your Business
July 27, 6-9pm
Cost: $20