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Hand Out Hope

The value of our volunteers’ help is immeasurable—both for our organization and for the women, families, and children we serve. Here are three ways you can make a big difference at the YWCA today.

Click here to read blog about volunteering at the Family Center.

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THE FAMILY CENTER

    

WOMEN'S RESIDENCY

    

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our Family Center provides support and sanctuary to families experiencing immediate housing crises. Help us create a happy, comfortable, and stable environment for them.

  • Read to children and mentor parents.
  • Arrange and/or fund family outings, parties, or activities. See scheduled volunteer activities here.
  • Fund a meal for Family Center residents. You can either prepare and serve a meal yourself, or simply pay for a meal to be prepared and served by us.

Learn about specific volunteer opportunities at the Family Center by contacting Jessica Wichtman at 614.253.3916 or jwichtman@ywcacolumbus.org.

AmeriCorps
Volunteer opportunities are also available through AmeriCorps.
To learn more, click here.

AmeriCorps Positions - How to Apply

    

Help us provide the women in Women’s Residency with meaningful opportunities to grow, heal, and thrive.

  • Facilitate a nutrition or cooking workshop.
  • Coordinate social and recreational activities like art projects and holiday parties.
  • Serve as a mentor in our Resident Employment Center—helping women create resumes, complete job applications, and prepare for interviews.

Learn about specific volunteer opportunities in Women’s Residency by contacting Joni Ogle at 614.627.1255 or jogle@ywcacolumbus.org.

   

It takes time and thoughtful planning to make events like Woman to Woman and Women of Achievement successful fundraisers that benefit the YWCA. Help make these events possible.

  • Help us create inviting event environments by decorating and setting up before an event.
  • Serve as a greeter and give guests a warm welcome on the day of an event.
  • Help us prepare for an event by working in our office—typing and doing database management.

Learn about specific volunteer opportunities regarding special events by contacting Kelli Porter at 614.627.1224 or kporter@ywcacolumbus.org.