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You do not have to be a financial expert to help.

Volunteers are core to our work at Women’s Money Matters. Our participants know that our coaches and presenters are not showing up to support them because they are being paid to do so – they are doing it because they genuinely care.

Our fully-remote programs offer a range of volunteer opportunities and ways to help out from anywhere you are. We also have some limited in-person volunteering opportunities!

All you need is the desire to help another woman in your community make the most of the money she has.

We believe diversity in identity and perspective enriches our programs and helps us better serve our clients. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ-identifying individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to apply to become a coach.

Ways to Get Involved

Step One: Apply to join us as a volunteer coach or presenter by submitting your application and selecting an introductory orientation to attend.

New to Volunteering? Click For Application

Coach

Coaches are the backbone of our one-on-one coaching model. Coaches are thoughtfully paired with a program participant for the duration of the program. They work directly with their partner to help them reach their specific financial goals.

Presenter

Presenters facilitate specific workshops as part of the program’s curriculum. For each workshop, we have already developed the lesson plan and materials, presenters are there to lead the lesson and conversation. You select the workshop topic that you feel most passionate about! Presenters can facilitate as many or as few workshops as they would like and are available, so this is a great way for individuals to volunteer who cannot commit to being a coach.

Upcoming Programs

Step Two: Sign up for an upcoming workshop series.

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Virtual Programs

Financial Futures Collective 

  • Starts: January 14th, 2024
  • Tuesdays 6:30-8pm EST
  • Virtual, English
  • Our signature Financial Futures program empowers participants with coaching, financial wellness workshops, community and peer support, and resources to feel more confident to manage their finances.
  • Full Schedule

Financial Futures Collective 

  • Starts: January 25th, 2024
  • Saturdays 9:30AM-11AM EST
  • Virtual, English
  • Our signature Financial Futures program empowers participants with coaching, financial wellness workshops, community and peer support, and resources to feel more confident to manage their finances.
  • Full Schedule

Financial Futures Collective 

  • Starts: February 4th, 2024
  • Tuesdays 12pm-1:30pm EST
  • Virtual, English
  • Our signature Financial Futures program empowers participants with coaching, financial wellness workshops, community and peer support, and resources to feel more confident to manage their finances.
  • Full Schedule

Spanish Programs

Colectivo de futuros financieros

  • Comienza: 19 de febrero 
  • Miércoles 6:30-8pm EST
  • Virtual, Español
  • Nuestro programa exclusivo Financial Futures brinda a los participantes entrenamiento, talleres de bienestar financiero, apoyo comunitario y de pares, y recursos para que se sientan más seguros a la hora de administrar sus finanzas.
  • Horrario completa 

We regularly add new workshop dates and are always in need of volunteers—the heart of our program. Stay informed about upcoming opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter.

Spread the Word! Encourage others to get involved with Women’s Money Matters by sharing our Volunteer Flyer and inspiring them to make a difference.

Hear from Volunteers

I would greatly encourage someone to become a coach. I found the group to be very supportive, kind and all contributed to an incredibly genial environment for all.

Patricia

I am learning and so grateful for the opportunity. My participant was wonderful. I sent her encouraging text messages on Monday mornings her responses were filled with gratitude. It was encouraging for me.
We planted seeds.

Kimberly

I enjoyed helping a woman make tangible differences in her life and helping the entire group of participants in supporting one another!

Allison

I love coaching with this program! It's so inspiring to help other women empower themselves in their lives.

Pamela

I think this program shows in a simple way how to start organizing your finance and that is great. I loved the fact that maybe I’m not a financial expert, but I have had some other opportunities in life and adding some empathy, I could support these women in their journeys.

Mariedelsy

Learn how Women’s Money Matters volunteer hours can help you achieve certifications and advance your professional development.

Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions

How to Get Involved

What is the time commitment each week for each role?

Volunteer Coach: 

~2.5 hours per week for the duration of the program (~3-4 months). Each week will include 1 hour of 1:1 time (or more if you choose), and a 1.5 hour WMM workshop.  If you need to miss a workshop or two, that is ok just communicate with us and your partner! 

Volunteer Presenter: 

~3-4 hours per workshop: 1.5-2.5 hours to prepare for the workshop and 2 hours on presentation day. Once you have presented a workshop, the preparation time will be less if you present again in the future!

I am not available during normal working hours. Would this prevent me from being able to volunteer as a coach?

Not at all! The majority of our programs take place in the evening, though some are offered during the day. The coach and participant paired together decide the best time to meet between workshops that will work for both of their schedules.

What if I need to miss one or more workshop sessions?

We understand that an unavoidable conflict may come up, people get sick, etc. The success of the program relies on a commitment from both the coach and their partner to attend as many workshops and one-on-one sessions as possible.  If it is something you know about in advance, be sure to let the Program Leader know so they will ensure that your participant has support during the breakout session/workshop. Also let your partner know that you will not be there and encourage them to attend in your absence so they do not miss the week’s lesson.  If you know in advance that you will be missing multiple workshops, our Volunteer Manager can help you find a program that will better fit your schedule.

Can I coach multiple participants at once?

Coaches can only coach one participant per Women’s Money Matters program. We pride ourselves in the meaningful one-on-one relationships that are built between coaches and participants, which have proven most successful in supporting participants in meeting their financial goals. Special circumstances where experienced coaches want to volunteer for multiple programs (e.g., if programs that may overlap shortly or meet at different times) will be considered on a case-by-case basis by program leadership.

Are volunteer positions (e.g., coaches, presenters) compensated or provided stipends?

Coaches and presenters are volunteers who give their time to women in our programs.

Volunteer Qualifications

What qualifies a person to be a coach?

The women in our financial health programs need a different type of financial coach. Our participants come from a diverse set of backgrounds and, unfortunately, many have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. For these reasons, while our participants come to us to get support in meeting their financial goals, they really need someone who can take the time to understand their full life picture in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. Someone who cares about the participant holistically. Someone who is in their corner and wants to empower them and build their confidence to succeed, both personally and financially.

Do any workshops require a financial background to be a presenter?

Although a financial background is not necessary to be a presenter, some workshop topics such as Building Credit, Repairing Credit, and Fighting Fraud require a level of expertise on the topic and knowledge of current trends in order to feel comfortable responding to questions during the presentation. These workshops are often led by volunteers directly from financial institutions.

Do I need to be a woman to volunteer?

Coaches are required to be women (cis and trans women) or a non-binary person who is comfortable in a space that centers around the experiences of women. 

Anyone, regardless of gender, is welcome to be a presenter as long as they are comfortable working in a women-centered space.

What technology do I need to have to participate in virtual programs?

You can join from any device anywhere as long as you have the internet access to connect to Zoom, we just ask that you have your camera on when possible to build a rapport with the group. It is preferred that the Tech Support role connect with a computer that supports full zoom functionality.

Why do I have to fill out a CORI (i.e., background check) and sign a confidentiality agreement?

Throughout the program, participants may be disclosing personal financial information with their partner via screen sharing or in person (example: credit reports, bank statements, online accounts). In addition to the our Life Launch program which may include participants under the age of 18, many of our participants are parents/caregivers of children, and it is entirely possible to encounter them throughout the program, especially during virtual programming and in-person one-on-one in meetings.  We want to maintain trust with our participants and collaborating organizations by ensuring our volunteers are fully vetted. 

Volunteer Training

What materials and resources will I receive and how will they be delivered?

At this time, materials (google slides for weekly workshops, zoom links, activities, etc.) are shared via google drive. This is expected to change with upcoming developments on our new website; regardless, materials will still be accessed electronically.

Is training required to be a volunteer?

All volunteers (coaches, presenters) receive official training and orientations, as well as all needed materials and resources to adequately fulfill their role. A Coach Exchange (zoom event) is offered each month for new and experienced coaches to come together and share ideas, experiences, and support each other through any challenges they may be facing.

Do presenters develop the workshops?

No, we already have a curriculum that was developed over many years in a really interactive way with many partners, participants and presenters providing input. Presenters are provided with materials and a lesson plan but are encouraged to augment the presentation with their own knowledge and flair while being sensitive to the audience to which they will be presenting.

Program-Related Questions

How am I assigned to a program? Can I choose which program I volunteer for?

As new programs are announced, volunteers will be notified (via email/newsletter) and will have the opportunity to review options and select which program they would prefer to enroll in based upon their personal schedule and availability.

How do you match your participants to coaches?

Participants and coaches are matched by the Volunteer Manager and Program Leader based on answers provided on the intake application/survey submitted by both participants and coaches, as well as information shared during the Introduction workshops.  We encourage Coaches to let us know of any skills, abilities, or experiences that they feel would be helpful in the matching process.

What determines if a program will run longer? Would I know before signing up?

Program schedules are set before we start the process of recruiting coaches.  Although very rare, if an adjustment needs to be made to an existing schedule after the start of the program, all participants will be notified in advance.

Our Volunteers

Many of our financial wellness programs are virtual so you can sign up to help create more secure financial futures for the women in our programs from anywhere. Our programs take place in the eastern time zone but our volunteers currently span the entire country, and even across the globe!

Interested in learning more?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply to be a volunteer today!
Women's Money Matters has reached a milestone... empowering 2,000 women and girls living on low incomes through our financial wellness workshops. This achievement is only possible with our incredible community of participants, volunteers and supporters, who amplify the impact on women and girls. We are not stopping here—there are countless more women and girls who need access to programs that foster financial independence. Together, let’s continue building a more financially secure future for all.

#EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness  #CommunityImpact #WomenSupportingWomen

Women`s Money Matters has reached a milestone... empowering 2,000 women and girls living on low incomes through our financial wellness workshops. This achievement is only possible with our incredible community of participants, volunteers and supporters, who amplify the impact on women and girls. We are not stopping here—there are countless more women and girls who need access to programs that foster financial independence. Together, let’s continue building a more financially secure future for all.

#EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness #CommunityImpact #WomenSupportingWomen
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Thank you @SantanderBankUS for your generous $20,000 grant! Your commitment to financial equality empowers women and girls in our community who are living on low incomes.  This grant makes a big impact on their journeys toward financial wellness. Thank you for being a valued supporter of Women’s Money Matters!

#EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness #ThankYou #CommunitySupport

Thank you @SantanderBankUS for your generous $20,000 grant! Your commitment to financial equality empowers women and girls in our community who are living on low incomes. This grant makes a big impact on their journeys toward financial wellness. Thank you for being a valued supporter of Women’s Money Matters!

#EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
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We are committed to building a thriving community that uplifts and supports women and girls on their paths to financial wellness.  With empowerment and equal participation as our core principles, we are creating a strong, inclusive network where every woman and girl can grow, flourish, and reach her financial independence. 💜

We are committed to building a thriving community that uplifts and supports women and girls on their paths to financial wellness. With empowerment and equal participation as our core principles, we are creating a strong, inclusive network where every woman and girl can grow, flourish, and reach her financial independence. 💜 ...

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Women's Money Matters is here for women and girls living on low incomes. Offer 1 on 1 support as a volunteer coach in our upcoming Spanish language financial workshop programming.

You can help women like Elena accomplish her goals, " "Mis estudios pensé que no pasaría debido a mi edad y mis enfermedades. Pero gracias a Dios me graduó ahora en Mayo. Quiero aprender a ahorrar para comprar una casa"

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Women`s Money Matters is here for women and girls living on low incomes. Offer 1 on 1 support as a volunteer coach in our upcoming Spanish language financial workshop programming.

You can help women like Elena accomplish her goals, " "Mis estudios pensé que no pasaría debido a mi edad y mis enfermedades. Pero gracias a Dios me graduó ahora en Mayo. Quiero aprender a ahorrar para comprar una casa"

➡️ Sign up here today https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4da9a82ba6ff2-budget#/
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Women’s Money Matters extends thanks to @MildredsDreamFoundation for their generous $15,000 grant! With this support, we’re able to reach women and girls in underserved communities, offering financial wellness workshops, 1:1 coaching, and peer support that create pathways to greater financial confidence and stability.

Together, we’re making an impact that extends beyond individual lives—strengthening families, communities, and a future of empowerment. We’re grateful to Mildred’s Dream Foundation for helping to financially empower women and girls!

Women’s Money Matters extends thanks to @MildredsDreamFoundation for their generous $15,000 grant! With this support, we’re able to reach women and girls in underserved communities, offering financial wellness workshops, 1:1 coaching, and peer support that create pathways to greater financial confidence and stability.

Together, we’re making an impact that extends beyond individual lives—strengthening families, communities, and a future of empowerment. We’re grateful to Mildred’s Dream Foundation for helping to financially empower women and girls!
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Women's Money Matters is excited to share our FY 2024 Annual Report - Meet Our Community...

👩‍🎓 Meet our graduates - with inspiring stories around their personal financial empowerment.

🤝 Meet our volunteers - dedicated volunteers are our secret sauce - they make a real impact, supporting women and girls on their journeys to financial wellness.

🌐 Meet our partners - in collaboration with partners our programs are strengthened, we expand our reach, and they help us empower more women and girls.

🏦 Meet our funders - we are extraordinarily grateful to our funders and donors all who make our work possible and know that understanding finance is essential to moving women and girls out of poverty and a matter of equal opportunity. 

Inside the report you will find key data that illustrates the importance of empowering women and girls with financial education and support and the impact we can have together as a community. 

Read here: https://womensmoneymatters.my.canva.site/wmm-annual-report-fy2024 ◀️

#annualreport #nonprofit #EmpowerWomen #Impact

Women`s Money Matters is excited to share our FY 2024 Annual Report - Meet Our Community...

👩‍🎓 Meet our graduates - with inspiring stories around their personal financial empowerment.

🤝 Meet our volunteers - dedicated volunteers are our secret sauce - they make a real impact, supporting women and girls on their journeys to financial wellness.

🌐 Meet our partners - in collaboration with partners our programs are strengthened, we expand our reach, and they help us empower more women and girls.

🏦 Meet our funders - we are extraordinarily grateful to our funders and donors all who make our work possible and know that understanding finance is essential to moving women and girls out of poverty and a matter of equal opportunity.

Inside the report you will find key data that illustrates the importance of empowering women and girls with financial education and support and the impact we can have together as a community.

Read here: https://womensmoneymatters.my.canva.site/wmm-annual-report-fy2024 ◀️

#annualreport #nonprofit #EmpowerWomen #Impact
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Oct 28 marked 50 years since the signing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act—a pivotal moment that granted women the right to secure mortgages, business loans, and credit cards in their own names. This historic shift dismantled barriers designed to limit women’s access to financial resources, making it possible for them to build wealth, gain independence, and strengthen their financial autonomy.

Today, thanks to ongoing efforts and supportive programs like those at Women’s Money Matters, women and girls living on low incomes are building on that progress. Through our financial wellness workshops and one-on-one coaching, participants gain skills and confidence to navigate their finances, pursue their goals, and take control of their financial futures. We are committed to breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities, so that women and girls have the tools they need to build a secure future for themselves and their families.

#EqualCreditOpportunity #WomenEmpowerment #EqualAccess

Oct 28 marked 50 years since the signing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act—a pivotal moment that granted women the right to secure mortgages, business loans, and credit cards in their own names. This historic shift dismantled barriers designed to limit women’s access to financial resources, making it possible for them to build wealth, gain independence, and strengthen their financial autonomy.

Today, thanks to ongoing efforts and supportive programs like those at Women’s Money Matters, women and girls living on low incomes are building on that progress. Through our financial wellness workshops and one-on-one coaching, participants gain skills and confidence to navigate their finances, pursue their goals, and take control of their financial futures. We are committed to breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities, so that women and girls have the tools they need to build a secure future for themselves and their families.

#EqualCreditOpportunity #WomenEmpowerment #EqualAccess
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Thank you to @mandt_bank for your support of Women's Money Matters' mission.  The new grant will help us meet the growing demand from women and girls living on low incomes for our financial wellness workshops.  Our programming brings financial wellness workshops as well as supportive peer groups, and personalized mentoring to build women's confidence to take charge of their financial futures.

#EmpoweringWomen #StrongerTogether #FinancialWellness #InvestInHerFuture #Supporters #ThankYou #CommunitySupport

Thank you to @mandt_bank for your support of Women`s Money Matters` mission. The new grant will help us meet the growing demand from women and girls living on low incomes for our financial wellness workshops. Our programming brings financial wellness workshops as well as supportive peer groups, and personalized mentoring to build women`s confidence to take charge of their financial futures.

#EmpoweringWomen #StrongerTogether #FinancialWellness #InvestInHerFuture #Supporters #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
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Welcome to the Women's Money Matters Advisory Group, Guadalupe Velasquez! As an Associate Consultant at Charles River Development, a State Street company, Guadalupe has been instrumental in strengthening the relationship between State Street’s Latin American Professionals Network (LAPN) and Women’s Money Matters. We are excited to have you join our Advisory Group.  We know your participation will strengthen our work to empower women and girls living on low incomes to build a secure financial future.

#FinancialWellness #EmpoweringWomen #MakeADifference #Community #JoinUs  #NonProfitLeadership

Welcome to the Women`s Money Matters Advisory Group, Guadalupe Velasquez! As an Associate Consultant at Charles River Development, a State Street company, Guadalupe has been instrumental in strengthening the relationship between State Street’s Latin American Professionals Network (LAPN) and Women’s Money Matters. We are excited to have you join our Advisory Group. We know your participation will strengthen our work to empower women and girls living on low incomes to build a secure financial future.

#FinancialWellness #EmpoweringWomen #MakeADifference #Community #JoinUs #NonProfitLeadership
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"Women's Money Matters is an incredible organization. The staff is an amazing group of hardworking, deeply passionate individuals who prioritize both volunteers and guests. During my time here, I was amazed by the level of care and support provided to guests. They receive personal coaching and benefit from presentations by business leaders on important financial topics—resources typically reserved for those with high incomes. At Women’s Money Matters, premium access is offered to anyone who asks, regardless of income or assets, all for FREE!

If you want to make a difference as a volunteer, this is the perfect place to do so. And if you’re looking for a nonprofit to work for, you’ll be surrounded by some of the best people I’ve ever met. If you’re eager to learn how to handle money matters in a fun and supportive environment, I encourage you to sign up!" - Jennifer

Thank you to Jennifer, one of WMM amazing volunteers, for being an inspiration to others and for your dedication to the WMM community! 

#VolunteerSpotlight #MakeADifference #EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness #SupportCommunity #WomenHelpingWomen #NonprofitVolunteers #GiveBack #JoinOurMission

"Women`s Money Matters is an incredible organization. The staff is an amazing group of hardworking, deeply passionate individuals who prioritize both volunteers and guests. During my time here, I was amazed by the level of care and support provided to guests. They receive personal coaching and benefit from presentations by business leaders on important financial topics—resources typically reserved for those with high incomes. At Women’s Money Matters, premium access is offered to anyone who asks, regardless of income or assets, all for FREE!

If you want to make a difference as a volunteer, this is the perfect place to do so. And if you’re looking for a nonprofit to work for, you’ll be surrounded by some of the best people I’ve ever met. If you’re eager to learn how to handle money matters in a fun and supportive environment, I encourage you to sign up!" - Jennifer

Thank you to Jennifer, one of WMM amazing volunteers, for being an inspiration to others and for your dedication to the WMM community!

#VolunteerSpotlight #MakeADifference #EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness #SupportCommunity #WomenHelpingWomen #NonprofitVolunteers #GiveBack #JoinOurMission
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