Since 1995, CWE has served more than 14,500 women. How did we do it? With help from hundreds of volunteers! Become a CWE volunteer and contribute your time and talents to helping women achieve their dreams of starting and growing businesses.
To learn more, please review our listings below and see which opportunity is best for you.
Fundraising & Special Events
The Center For Women & Enterprise holds several fundraisers per year that are vital in support of our programs and goals. Events are fun to participate in�volunteers often assist with planning, fundraising, marketing and client relations.
Contact Cassie Lindsay, Events Manager, at (617) 532-0238 or email at
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Business Consultants
The Center for Women & Enterprise provides technical assistance in all areas of small business management including market research, marketing strategy, human resources, and operational and financial management to women entrepreneurs seeking to stabilize or grow their businesses. A team of volunteer business consultants works with the entrepreneur to achieve the goals outlined in the consulting plan. Business consultants are required to make a six month commitment and are expected to work with up to six clients over the commitment period. Business consultants may meet with clients at CWE or on-site at client�s business as appropriate. Business consultants can expect to work with clients for approximately six hours a month on a bi-weekly basis. We are looking for Volunteer Business Consultants on an ongoing basis.
Contact Deb Thomas, Volunteer Director,
Seminars, Professional Groups, and Chamber Events
CWE attends approximately twenty seminars, professional groups and Chamber events throughout the year in Rhode Island. Volunteers help promote CWE programs and services and educate the public regarding current issues facing CWE. This is a great opportunity for someone who is available occasional nights and weekends and wishes to educate others about CWE.
Contact Carmen Diaz Jusino, Program Manager, at (401) 277-0800 or email at
Internships
CWE has immediate openings for responsible and highly motivated individuals to assist each of the offices with numerous outreach and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Requirements:
Interest in small business and economic development.
Available to commit to a minimum of one semester.
Good organization skills and ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities.
Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
Initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in using the Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Creative problem solving skills.
Responsibilities:
Researching and creating course materials.
Scheduling client consulting appointments.
Registering clients for education and training programs.
Handling telephone inquiries and client intakes.
Mailing and distributing promotional materials.
General office administration.
Outreach within the community for new marketing opportunities.
Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
In Worcester, contact Ivette Olmeda
In Providence, contact Carmen Diaz-Jusino
In Boston, contact Kristin Viera
The Center for Women & Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
