As we continue our August spotlight on Girls at Work, Inc., we turn our attention to the invaluable role volunteers play in empowering girls from economically underserved communities. Through their dedication and support, these volunteers help sustain the impactful programs that give young girls the confidence and skills to succeed.

Volunteers Fuel the Mission

Volunteers are essential to providing a critical resource for basic operations, programs, and services to support the Girls at Work (GAW) mission. Many volunteers contribute their unique experiences, enhancing the quality of services in alignment with the organization’s goals. They also bring their social networks and lived experiences to the organization, offering valuable sources of leadership potential.

Volunteers engage in various roles, from mentoring and guiding girls in hands-on building projects to helping maintain the workshop and supporting events. Opportunities are diverse, catering to different skills and interests, including direct involvement in programs, administrative support, and organizing community outreach. Volunteers also help stock and manage the Kindness Room, ensuring girls have access to essential supplies like food and clothing.

Pauline Landrigan - a Fitting Example

Pauline is a dynamic, lifelong educator, who taught in the NH public schools for more than 30 years, while raising her three daughters. Her innovative nature inspired her to establish a children's theater group, called My Act, which offered hundreds of productions, including full-length Shakespearean plays. She spent a year in Ghana, West Africa, educating teachers in training. 

Following her teaching career and determined to act on her passion to support girls and young women, Pauline became a volunteer at Girls at Work. Over the past three years she has engaged with girls while serving lunches during camp, helped with the first New Futures for Females career day, and most recently, Pauline was trained by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). This training enabled her be an instructor for one of our inaugural middle school STEAM programs where girls are charged with developing a business that helps others. We are grateful to you Pauline for sharing your enthusiasm for learning with our girls!

                                                           ~Girls at Work, Inc.

Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you’re skilled with tools, have a knack for organizing, or simply want to make a difference, there’s a place for you. Volunteering at Girls at Work is more than just giving back; it’s about becoming part of a supportive community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of confident, empowered young women.

To learn more, visit Girls at Work - Volunteers.