4 Ways to Volunteer in Support of Girls and Women

ID 91290862 | Helping Women © Ammentorp | Dreamstime.com Throughout Women’s History Month, we’ve celebrated the important contributions

have made throughout history. Their stories can serve to inspire others to find ways to take action that creates change – but you don’t have to be Susan B. Anthony, Vice President Harris or Greta Thunberg to make a difference by showing support for girls and women. Here are four ways you can get involved:

Be a mentor and role model for young girls, empowering them to become strong, independent and confident women.

to work directly with young girls is an impactful way to create change that can last long into the future. You can also

to these organizations to help support their missions. Help girls discover their strengths and passions with the

; encourage girls to rise up to challenges through

educational programs; or, inspire girls to create social change in their own communities with

. Other organizations making an impact?

is a nonprofit that equips youth leaders all over the world with the education and resources they need for social impact in various cause areas.

is helping to close the gender gap in technology and teach programming to young girls. And

is a nonpartisan nonprofit that empowers girls and women to run for

.

Under the best circumstances, parenthood can still be a struggle. Those feelings can be magnified exponentially for low-income families or single moms. Help make things a little easier by getting involved with a local organization like

, which provides support to young mothers transitioning out of homeless shelters. Or follow the footsteps of some of our

honorees!

started DC Diaper Bank to fill a void for fellow moms –

.

founded

to turn her experience of being an unhoused single mother into support for other women experiencing similar situations. From community baby showers to seasonal clothing drives, the organization is always looking for donations.

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will experience some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Women’s shelters provide a necessary escape for these women and their children, and volunteers play an important role – through fundraising, community outreach, emotional support or simply contributing to keeping a shelter’s administrative functions running smoothly. Contact your

or

to find out how you can volunteer to help women. In addition to supporting survivors of domestic abuse, you can join the fight to help put an end to the violence all together with an organization like

. You can also use your

and your

to write to your local and state officials, advocating for stronger legislation around domestic violence and fiscal support for organizations working to provide shelter to those who suffer from it.

Create an initiative of your own that helps meet the needs of women in your community like

honorees

and

. Blythe founded

to raise money and awareness for anti-human trafficking work. Nadya started

to help address the needs of homeless women – particularly their lack of access to feminine hygiene products. As Blythe says, “If something upsets you and makes you ask, ‘When is someone going to do something about this?’ know that others probably feel the same way. Find those people and advocate together.” Whether through volunteering or filling the role of a

, you can help create the change that’s lacking in our current systems and structures. Want to know more about inspiring women?

recognizes the philanthropic achievements of ten nonprofit leaders from across the nation. And for more ways to get involved through in-person or virtual volunteer opportunities, search the

platform for opportunities in your community and across the globe.