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Volunteering
Guests
in Washington Women In Need's office are surrounded
by images of daring women who risked and succeeded.
Beneath a framed print of Margaret Mead, hundreds of
low-income women have met with us as we have embraced
them with dignity and respect. Dr. Mead is often quoted
as saying, "Never believe that a few caring people can't
change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Are
you one of those few caring people? If you find yourself
in alignment with our mission to help low-income women
and provide assistance in a way that engenders empowerment
and responsibility, please consider joining our team
of dedicated volunteers. Nothing is more satisfying
than the feeling that comes from working with others
in a caring atmosphere to make a meaningful difference.
If
you have the passion, put it to work. Our staff is warm
and experienced and provides the training and support
you need to succeed, whether as part of our office support
team, a special event volunteer, or as a one-on-one
mentor with a woman. Please join us.
The
following tasks are on-going responsibilities delegated
to our volunteers:
Clerical
Support
This job varies weekly, but includes making new client
files, copying documents and materials necessary for
the WWIN program, sorting returned checks, mailing client
applications, pulling files for payment, filing, responding
to requests for information about WWIN, putting together
packets of information for clients, and others. Some
of this is done on computer and requires a working knowledge
of Microsoft Word. Contact volunteer@wawomeninneed.org
or call 425-451-8838.
Time
commitment: Two to four hours of time per week, on a
specific day. We have specific tasks to be accomplished
each day of the week. Office hours 8:00-5:00.
Other
volunteer opportunities
Data
Entry
Each of our 300 active client files is updated on computer.
Notes are kept on each client reflecting any contact
the client has with the office, whether by phone, in
person, or by mail. In addition, we log into each client
file the specific financial transactions on behalf of
the client. This work is done on computer and requires
a working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Contact volunteer@wawomeninneed.org
or call 425-451-8838.
Time
commitment: Two to four hours of time per week, on a
specific day. We have specific tasks to be accomplished
each day of the week. Office hours 8:00-5:00.
Other
volunteer opportunities
Bulk
Mailings
Each year WWIN mails two newsletters and three direct
mail appeals to a mailing list of approximately 6000.
These mailings require many hands. The process involves
stuffing envelopes, sealing, and labeling. The mailings
take most of the day and WWIN provides lunch and, sometimes,
on-site massage! A great team of volunteers share book,
movie, and travel reviews throughout the day! Contact
volunteer@wawomeninneed.org
or call 425-451-8838.
Time
commitment: Four to six hours of time for bulk mailing.
We have three bulk mailings in the fall and two in the
spring. Call to find out the time of the next bulk mailing.
Other
volunteer opportunities
Special
Events
WWIN presents two major events each year. They are called
our Spring Benefit Fundraising Luncheons. One is held
in Bellevue and draws a crowd of over 600 and the other
is held in Seattle and draws over 400 guests. We have
two separate committees to manage and produce each event.
These committees begin to meet monthly beginning in
the fall and the luncheons are scheduled for April and
May each year. Contact volunteer@wawomeninneed.org
or call 425-451-8838.
Other
volunteer opportunities
Internship
Each year WWIN provides an opportunity for a local college
student to perform an Internship with the organization.
Past interns have been involved in the Human Services
Program of Western Washington University and The Northwest
College, Psychology Program. The interns learn all aspects
of managing a small non-profit organization. Contact
volunteer@wawomeninneed.org
or call 425-451-8838.
Other
volunteer opportunities
2285 116th Avenue NE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-451-8838. Toll Free: 888-440-WWIN
Email: wwininfo@wawomeninneed.org
webmaster@wawomeninneed.org
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