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Published 11/10/25 6:51AM

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The YWCA of the City of New York
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Board members are required to attend 3 (out of 4) board meetings per year, and serve on one or more committees. Time commitment is 2-4 hours/month. Board members are expected to attend at least 1 program event/year and the annual fundraiser.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Women
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    30+
    Other Requirements:
    Board members play an active role in securing financial resources by leveraging personal and professional relationships to identify and solicit potential funders. Also expected to make a meaningful personal financial contribution.

    Description

    The YWCA of New York City (YW-NYC) Board of Directors is comprised of talented professionals who are dedicated to the organization's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our goal is to broaden and diversify our dynamic team with new voices and varied perspectives as we implement our strategic plan and growth process. We are actively seeking new board members who reflect the cultural diversity of the communities we serve.

    The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership in one of the following areas - Communications/PR, Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Non-Profit Management, Legal or Social Justice. We are actively seeking men as well as women. Our bylaws recently changed to allow men to join our board.

    Our organization is led by Alba Rodriguez, a dedicated advocator community growth and development with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management for human services, youth development and educational opportunities. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our highly engaged Board of Directors, we'd love to speak with you.

    Location

    On-site
    50 Broadway, New York, New York, US

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