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Volunteer Programs

PROGRAM: Corporate Volunteer Days
WHEN: Available throughout the year during the week
WHERE: Jersey City, NJ
IN SUMMARY: WomenRising often hosts Corporate Volunteer Days which can involve a range of activities. Some companies like to work directly with clients, helping to put on job readiness workshops. Others show their support through painting and community clean ups. To learn more about this opportunity, email us at info@womenrising.org.

Many corporations are seeking out virtual volunteer opportunities, if you are interested in exploring this option, please email info@womenrising.org.

PROGRAM: WomenRising Dress Down Day! 
WHEN: Anytime 
IN SUMMARY:
Schools, businesses, companies, and everyone in between can participate in our WomenRising Dress Down Day! Help spread awareness about WomenRising while supporting our cause by having staff donate $1 to dress down for a day. All proceeds will be donated to WomenRising! 

If you're interested in participating contact info@womenrising.org.

 

PROGRAM: Host an Event or Drive! 
WHEN: Anytime! 
WHERE: New Jersey/New York City
IN SUMMARY: We are always looking for volunteers to help us engage the broader community to spread awareness about domestic violence, homelessness, unemployment, and the many other issues we tackle at WomenRising! 

  • Host an event to raise money for WomenRising's programs

  • Help our clients focus on becoming self-sufficient by taking some financial burdens off of their plates by hosting a drive to collect diapers, toiletries, women products, etc.  

  • Invite a WomenRising staff member to come to your job, school, or social club to explain more about WomenRising and domestic violence! 

If you have any individual volunteer ideas that you would like to pitch to WomenRising, feel free to email us at info@womenrising.org

 

In-Kind Donations

Donations of goods and services are extremely valuable to WomenRising's programs. We are able to accept donations that benefit women as well as children (newborn through 18), at the request that the items being donated are new.

Examples of Goods needed:

  • Diapers and sanitary products

  • Toiletry items

  • Clothes and sneakers

  • Comforters, blankets and sheets

  • PJs, slippers, and sweatpants

  • Games, books, or toys

  • Office equipment and furniture

  • Food/refreshments

 

Example of Services needed:

  • Shipping and moving services

  • Mentoring/tutoring

  • Professional services (accounting, lawyer, etc.)

  • Meeting/event space

  • Copying/printing

  • Pro bono professional and beauty services