make a donation rent space at the ywca for events calendar of events return to ywca tucson home page ywca in the news contact us volunteer with us All materials Copyright 2010 by The YWCA of Tucson site design concept TBRich Design web design Plexus Design With a staff of fifteen----only five are full-time employees----the YWCA provides programs and services to thousands individuals each year. This would not be possible without more than 400 volunteers who are involved in all aspects of the organization. Volunteers work with staff to design and implement programs, play integral roles in service delivery, develop financial resources, assure quality and direction, and adherence to our mission by serving on the Finance and Executive Committees and Board of Directors. The YWCA is particularly proud of the fact that we have attracted reliable committed volunteers who are willing to offer their expertise to our organization. Volunteer therapists provide long-term counseling to women through the Women’s Counseling Network, professional trainers provide workshops for the participants in our women’s leadership program and annual conference. The YWCA always needs volunteers to provide direct service to unemployed women who use the services of Your Sister’s Closet and to help us manage the inventory of donated clothing. Each program director is responsible for volunteer recruitment and training. We believe that the key to a good volunteer program is providing excellent staff support, valuing the work of volunteers and providing them with opportunities for meaningful work that clearly makes a difference for our organization. If you are interested in becoming a YWCA volunteer----please contact us. Women’s Economic Advancement Volunteer Opportunities Liz Rabago, 884-7810 ext. 113 lrabago@ywcatucson.org Your Sister's Closet (YSC) provides clothing appropriate for job interviews, in an attractive and supportive environment, to women who are seeking employment – empowering them to interview with confidence. Volunteers are needed throughout the week to assist with client services as well as clothing intake and inventory management. YSC also accepts donations of clothing, accessories and personal grooming products on Mondays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please click here for a more detailed description of YSC volunteer opportunities. The YWorks program is designed to address the employment needs of women who are unemployed, underemployed or transitioning in the workforce. Volunteers are needed to provide assistance during the computer component of the YWorks program. Volunteer speakers are needed during the Skills for Successful Employment component of the program to motivate participants, share success stories or offer insight on employment trends. Please click here for a more detailed description of PHASE/YWorks volunteer opportunities. The Women & Money program is a long-term initiative designed to advance financial literacy among women of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. Women & Money includes an annual one-day conference for 500+ participants as well as a variety of workshops and electronic communications throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to serve on the planning committee for both the one-day conference and workshops throughout the year. The Bright Futures Scholarship program provides ten scholarships to female students who have demonstrated determination in overcoming an obstacle and who plan to enroll at Pima Community College. Women volunteers are needed to serve as mentors and provide support to the young women in the Bright Futures program and guide them as they make decisions about their futures. Please click here to apply to be a Bright Futures Mentor. Women’s Counseling Network Volunteer Opportunities  Sally Markley, 884-7810 ext. 110 SMarkley@ywcatucson.org   Volunteer therapists with a Masters Degree or Ph.D. are needed to provide counseling for low-income women. Therapists participating in the program agree to provide services to one woman referred by the YWCA on a weekly basis. Women’s Leadership Development Volunteer Opportunities  Lillian Perez  884-7810 ext. 112 lperez@ywcatucson.org This program needs volunteers to serve on program planning committees and to provide workshops at the Annual Women’s Leadership Conference and the eight- week Women’s Leadership Development Program. Administrative Volunteer Opportunities  Christie Ceniceros 884-7810 ext. 105 cceniceros@ywcatucson.org Volunteers are needed to help with administrative responsibilities such as answering phones, data entry, greeting visitors, organizing and other office duties. If you have a skill or interest that you would like to offer that does not fit neatly into any of the programs listed above, please contact Janet Marcotte, YWCA Executive Director, at 884-7810 ext. 103 or jmarcotte@ywcatucson.org. ywca tucson staff about ywca tucson supporters related links: