Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual administrative support is welcomed every month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Responsibilities may include mass mailings, meeting coordination and preparation, and training coordination and registration. Ideal candidates should have three years of work experience in office administration, strong office automation skills, type 50 wpm, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Help promote, develop, and coordinate employment opportunities with hiring managers in the public and private sectors for our client trainees. Candidates should have five years of experience with job career placement assistance with employers throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan region.
Assist with preparing our clients in transitioning or securing livable-wage careers. Responsibilities will include providing services via in-person or teleconference-based individual and group counseling/coaching. Ideal candidates should have a working knowledge and experience with career training and development, adult learning, using career assessment tools, and strong communication and workshop facilitation skills.
The SOFEI Group seeks a dedicated Volunteer Social Media Strategist to strengthen our online presence and expand our outreach by creating and implementing a comprehensive social media strategy and content that aligns with our mission and staying updated on social media trends and best practices to ensure our content remains current and effective.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated volunteer Event Planner to join our team. As an Event Planner, you will organize and execute annual summits, forums, and fundraising events that support and empower women in our community. Tasks may include working with staff in securing and liaising with event speakers, participants, and volunteers, locating and arranging event venues, and securing prospective sponsors to defray the costs of events. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while gaining valuable experience in event planning, organizing, and managing events that empower women.
Assist The SOFEI Group with fundraising through planning and development, sponsor relationship building, and program/service solicitation. Responsibilities will include working closely with the Treasurer of the Board and the Executive Committee of the Ambassadors of Economic Independence (AFEI) Giving Circle. Candidates considering this opportunity should have a minimum of five years of experience in fundraising and development with a proven track record working with nonprofit organizations.
Assist in researching and responding to grant opportunities to support The SOFEI Group's mission and programs by writing grant proposals and creating budgets, liaising with funders/sponsors, and devising and monitoring progress reports for funders and sponsors.
Conduct weekly interviews and assessments to ensure our services meet the employment goals and needs of client trainees.
Facilitate program workshops (e.g., Moneyed Women, Professional, Technical, and Workforce Development). Facilitators with five years of experience with financial, professional, or technical training are encouraged to apply.
Volunteer Process
Thank you for wanting to volunteer for The SOFEI Group. To be considered as a partner in our mission to create pathways to economic independence for women and their families in the Washington Region, prospective volunteers are required to do the following:
We will review your online survey results and applications to determine if your volunteer goals coincide with our organization's mission. If there's a match, we will contact you within one week of receipt of your survey results and application for a personal interview. Click 
here to take the survey.
A member of The SOFEI Group will facilitate interviews to gain more knowledge of your personality traits to ensure your volunteer experience will mutually benefit you and our clients. A team member will administer skill assessments to determine if you have adequate skills to serve in the capacity of your desired volunteer position (e.g., typing tests, Microsoft Word, and Business Writing).
Volunteers will participate in an orientation to learn about the nature and purpose of The SOFEI Group and pertinent policies and procedures. Some volunteers will receive training to provide them with the information and skills necessary to perform their volunteer assignments.