Support Us
Volunteer & Committee Opportunities
Members are the heart of our organization, and volunteers — without a doubt — are our lifeblood.
We welcome your ideas and talents! Browse our volunteer opportunities for committee responsibilities and/or one-time opportunities.
If you are interested in joining one of our committees or would like to learn more, please fill out our short form or contact WGA Director, Nikki Sabol, nsabol@jaxcf.org.
Communications Committee
As part of its Outreach efforts, WGA develops a number of communications throughout the year. Volunteer your time to help us with our newsletter and publications.
There are numerous ways to pitch in:
- Photographers – Snap photos at our events with your camera or smartphone.
- Writers – Write a story monthly or quarterly for eNews or help draft scripts for our signature events, from the comfort of your own home.
- Social Media Content Creator – Write a post once a week or once a month, whatever works for your schedule.
- Content Editor – From events to eNews, offer feedback.
Interested? Contact the Communications Co-Chairs.
Events & Programs
We’re always in need of volunteers to help us put on exceptional educational events in the community. This includes visits to agencies, panel discussions, featured speakers and special workshops. Help us set up events, greet members and guests, distribute literature and name tags and check people in. We also need Members to join our committee.
Finance Committee
Members meet quarterly to review financial statements, prepare budgets and address other financial topics that may need to come before WGA’s Leadership Team. The Committee works closely with The Community Foundation’s Executive Vice-President and CFO.
Grants Committee
The varied talents of over 60 volunteers are central to our grantmaking process. This committee helps us determine which nonprofit agencies receive funds from our Grants Pool. Then, after grants are funded, committee members follow up with grantees throughout the life of their WGA grants.
- Committee Members — Join one of the three Grants sub-committees: Grants Decision Team, Grants Finance Team or Grants Evaluation (post-funding) Team.
- Volunteer Readers – Contribute to the Grants Decision Team by reviewing grant proposals and submitting comments electronically. No meetings are involved, but there is one mandatory training session once per year.
For details, check out the Grants Process web page.
Governance Committee
Members are dedicated to ensuring WGA operations are running within the Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations set forth and adopted by the membership and The Community Foundation. This includes annual reviews of the Operating Board and assisting on the Nominating Subcommittee.
Neighborhood Connector Groups/Membership
Neighborhood Connector Groups grew out of Members’ interest in getting to know one another in small, close-to-home settings twice a year. Our volunteers connect and welcome new and seasoned Members.
- Hostess – Offer your home as a meeting place for a neighborhood meeting organized by your Connector.
- Hospitality – Assist with light snacks and ensure everyone feels welcome.
- Content – Help each nighborhood’s Co-Connectors develop programming content for each Connector meeting that resonates with neighborhood members.
- Driver – Provide carpooling services when needed.
On-call
Ready to jump in and assist WGA when the unexpected occurs? Pitch in on varied tasks that are short in duration. Sign up as an on-call volunteer!
If you are interested in joining a committee or would like more information, please contact Women’s Giving Alliance Director, Nikki Sabol at nsabol@jaxcf.org.