As an all-volunteer organization, WID is grateful to our members for their willingness to serve on committees. Committee chairs welcome the involvement of all WID members for a variety of roles. Opportunities include event planning and sponsorship, membership recruitment and retention recruitment and retention, and communications. 

The time commitment for volunteering is usually just a few hours a month, and is always flexible to match your schedule. Your volunteer participation is a valuable way to make peer connections while also engaging in important and relevant professional activities.

We hope to hear from you as we look forward to an exciting year!

 

How to volunteer with WID:

  • Sign up here to submit your application. Please select at least two areas of volunteer interest.

  • Be an active WID Member

  • WID’s Volunteer Chair, Katie Tynes, will contact you to match you to the appropriate committee based on your skills and interests.

  • Once you are assigned to a committee, the committee leadership will contact you about committee activities and opportunities.

Benefits of volunteering:

  • Meet, collaborate with, and learn from the professionals in WID’s membership.

  • Share your expertise with WID and be recognized for your talents.

  • Gain a better appreciation of volunteering is especially beneficial if you engage volunteers in your own workplace.

  • Volunteer hours may qualify as service towards the CFRE.

Volunteer Committee Opportunities

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Communications Committee is responsible for the yearly communications calendar, as well as creating and approving all content for e-blasts, newsletters, website content, print material, and social media.

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS: Writing, editing content for the website and newsletter, and engagement in social media initiatives.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS NEEDED: Writing, editing, proofreading, and social media familiarity.

TIME REQUIREMENT: 4-5 hours per month.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

The Program Committee is responsible for conceiving, planning, organizing, and executing meaningful monthly programming with a goal of engaging entry-level to senior executive WID members. Emphasis is on sharing best practices, skill development, personal and career growth, networking, and access to experts.

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS: Arranging program content and speakers, securing venue resources, developing program logistics, developing registration communication, and other duties consistent with event planning. Programming includes both virtual and in-person events. Committee members are expected to lead/co-lead 1-2 events per year.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS NEEDED:  Detail-oriented, strong communicator, networking savvy, creativity, initiative and event ownership, ability to on-board and prep presenters/experts, logistics experience, and connections in the non-profit community.

TIME REQUIREMENT: 1 hour monthly meetings, plus varied hours to plan events.

WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON COMMITTEE

The WoA Luncheon Committee works together to plan the annual Woman of Achievement luncheon, including identifying honorees, managing event details, and working with the other WID committees to promote the event and secure sponsorships and ticket sales.

TIME REQUIREMENT: Varies depending on the time of year.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee is responsible for attracting new members, retaining current members, and meeting WID’s goals for membership revenue.

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. Creating strategies to attract new members, including the development of e-solicits and promotional materials.
  2. Retention of current members through outreach, renewal calls, and emails.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS NEEDED:

  1. For acquisition: direct mail or e-solicitation writing experience.
  2. For retention: communication skills, relationship building, and initiative.
  3. For programming: creativity, initiative, and awareness of the needs of young professionals.

TIME REQUIREMENT: 2-4 hours per month.

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

The Sponsorship Committee of WID is continually identifying and soliciting individuals and companies to underwrite the programming for WID. All volunteers are welcome.

TIME REQUIREMENT: Varies depending on project and time of year.

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

The President’s Council is a community of experienced  development leaders, offering programming and opportunities designed with your professional experience and interests in mind, from thought-provoking conversations and learning opportunities to networking and connecting with peers. 

One or two volunteers are needed to plan events each year.

TIME REQUIREMENT: Varies depending on project and time of year. Typically 30 minute monthly meetings to prepare for events and programming.

CAREER ADVISING PROGRAM

Career Advisors are matched with a WID member who wishes to receive an hour of mentoring virtually or in person. The Career Advisor program takes place in the early winter. Look for an email recruiting advisors.

TIME REQUIREMENT: Varies depending on the time of year.

WHO CAN APPLY TO VOLUNTEER WITH WID?

Anyone who is a current WID member! Not a member yet?