Frequently Asked Questions

Choose question from below:

Why volunteer with the Women's Resource Center?
How does the Volunteer Program work?
How can I benefit from volunteering?
How can I get involved if I missed the Volunteer Training?
Who should I contact?
How do I apply?

Why Volunteer with the WRC?

The Women’s Resource center is an exciting place on campus that is helping to create a campus environment where women will thrive.  You can be a part of this important work by volunteering at the WRC where you will have the opportunity to develop your own talents and work with people who are energetic, fun, and committed to making positive social change.

How does the Volunteer Program work?

WRC volunteers are essential components in fulfilling the WRC’s mission. Volunteering requires approximately 2 to 5 hours per week. All WRC volunteers are required to attend volunteer training which is offered once each semester. Responsibilities and duties of volunteers include; providing resources and referrals, answering questions and helping people find information in the WRC, helping promote the WRC on campus by staffing information tables, distributing flyers, buttons, handbooks etc., researching and gathering information on women’s resources, working on individual and group projects, assisting with work needed to keep the resource library organized and current, helping keep the Center staffed and open during business hours, and helping with the day to day functions of the Center.

How Can I benefit from volunteering?

Gain professional development and networking skills. Find a sense of community on campus and work in a fun women centered environment. Volunteering gives you opportunities to transform your concerns into action, as well as connect theory to practice. The WRC is a dynamic learning community that you can engage in and learn more about gender equity and social justice. And of course there are the fabulous volunteer appreciation activities. 

How can I get involved if I missed the Volunteer Training?

Volunteer training is offered at the beginning of each semester, if you can’t attend the training there’s still a lot of great ways to get involved!

Menu of Options

• Visit the WRC during our Open Hours Consultation times and learn about important campus resources and services.
• Attend WRC Programs and events, check the events section on our website regularly for happenings
• Get involved with a WRC Peer Group such as Kitchen Table. See the services portion of the  website for details.
• Come by the center and check out the library, read a magazine, meet some new folks, and see what’s up!

Then, attend volunteer training the next time it is offered.

Who Should I Contact?

Get in touch with the Volunteer Coordinator by contacting Keira.Stearns@colorado.edu or at 303-492-1205.

How do I apply?

The application will be posted online before training (You will need Adobe Reader to view the application). Or pick one up in person at the WRC, located in UMC 416.

 

 

For more information, contact Windy.Alarcon@gmail.com or at 303.492.1205