Get Involved

Women on the Phone, Women's Empowerment, YWCA Berkeley/Oakland

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Berkeley/Oakland

  1. Mentoring & Leadership Development Programs

  2. Internships & Volunteer Opportunities

  3. Become a Member

  4. Employment Opportunities

  5. Donate

Volunteer at YWCA Berkeley/Oakland

Group of Women, Women's Empowerment, YWCA Berkeley/Oakland

We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!

Are you ready to make a difference? The YWCA Berkeley/Oakland offers an array of volunteer opportunities of varying levels of commitment such as recurring opportunities, special events, program support and more. We welcome your help supporting the girls, women and BIPOC communities we serve. Together we can have a lasting impact.

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA Berkeley/Oakland

Donate Online

Make a single donation or set up recurring donations in the amount that works best for you.

Planned Giving

Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us build a brighter future!

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact the Executive Director at info@ywca-berkeley.org.

Act Now

The YWCA Berkeley/Oakland is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women*, developing leaders, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA is a global movement working for the empowerment, leadership, and rights of women*, young women* and girls* in more than 100 countries.

Become A Member

Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.

When you join the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland, you not only support our outreach & mission programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.

The World YWCA unites over 25 million women and girls in 125 countries through our affiliated, autonomous national associations. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion or gender.

For more information:

For more information about membership and how to become involved with the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland, please email us.

Note: response time is between 2-3 business days.

YWCA Berkeley/Oakland Membership (all ages)

$25

Additional Membership Information

  • YWCA membership fees are non-refundable

  • Membership runs from July through June of the following year 

  • The YWCA reserves the right to revoke the membership of or deny membership to anyone whose conduct, behavior or language is inconsistent with the principles of the YWCA Mission

Other Ways to Give ↘

Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!

  • Give In Kind

    Please help the domestic violence survivors we serve by donating period products. Items can be dropped off at our location.

  • Donor Advised Funds

    A Donor Advised Fund allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants from the fund over time. Contact us to set a time to talk through your donation.

  • Partners & Sponsors

    YWCA Berkeley/Oakland’s Corporate Partner Packages offer a variety of options designed to provide both brand marketing value and meaningful impact. Contact us to talk about partnership opportunities.