Two business women share tips during the Taking Flight business conference (October 2005)

Volunteer Wish List • Technology Lab Assistance (average computer skills are sufficient) • Research Statistician • Marketing Experts • Writers • Special event assistance • Interviewers in Spanish and English • Help plan a graduation • Host an event • Share Business Expertise as a Guest Speaker (Ex. record keeping, marketing/sales, and cash flow management) • Serve on our loan committee • Donate office supplies or matching office furniture • and much more » Contact vcoord@womensinitiative.org to learn more about volunteering.

Women's Initiative values the contributions of volunteers and is committed to a partnership between staff and volunteers to move our organization forward and support our programs. We match volunteer projects to your skills and interests. Volunteers bring talent, skills, knowledge, and passion and help our organization be cutting edge in the microenterprise field.

• Join one of our advisory councils in Alameda County, Marin, and the South Bay
• Teach a seminar or be a classroom aide
• Use your area of expertise to coach other graduates
• Translate written materials between English and Spanish
• Research projects
• Event photographer
• Outreach at fairs and festivals
• Administrative projects
• Help identify and cultivate media to do stories on Women's Initiative and our graduates
• Reach out to potential clients
• Plan and fundraise for future activities
• Give a gift and ask your friends to give too
• Identifying sources for fundraising including corporations where you have friends

Special Opportunities for Graduates to Give Back
Graduates often ask how they can give back to Women's Initiative. More than anyone our graduates are best able to talk about our programs and services to prospective clients and funders. In addition to our usual volunteer opportunities, there are several ways that graduates can get involved in supporting our work.

• Join the Graduate Leadership Council
• Outreach to other community organizations
• Make phone calls to other graduates on our behalf
• Talk to news media about your experience with Women's Initiative
• Represent Women's Initiative at fairs and other events
• Speak at a graduation and other Women's Initiative events
• Share your experiences with potential clients, existing clients and other graduates

How to Get Involved
Contact our volunteer coordinator at vcoord@womensinitiative.org

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