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Membership

The YWCA of Central Massachusetts is part an international women's movement with more than two million members working to empower women and eliminate racism.

An annual supporting membership to the YWCA of Central Massachusetts costs $40 and can be transferred to any YWCA in the country. Family, Youth, and Senior rates are also available. Individual membership is offered to women and girls 12 years of age and older.

Once you become a member, you'll enjoy a variety of interesting, exciting, and personally enriching activities that include the opportunity to:



  • Support an organization that provides services and support to women and their families at critical points in their lives. These services include child care, career counseling, domestic violence programs, transitional housing, teen parenting programs, after-school programs, emergency shelter, and a wide variety of health and fitness programs.


  • Strengthen your voice by adding it to the collective voice of your local and regional YWCAs that speak out to support human rights, oppose racism, and create a greater public awareness of social and political issues affecting women and their families including: job equity, dependent care, health care, and violence against women.


  • Have meaningful opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with dynamic and interesting women of diverse backgrounds.


  • Increase your leadership skills by volunteering your time to serve on a variety of rewarding task forces, committees, or boards (including a youth advisory council).


  • Get to know the members of your community by getting involved and experience the personal satisfaction of volunteer work.


In addition, you'll enjoy these specific benefits:


  • A vote at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts Annual Meeting;
  • The quarterly newsletter, our voice;
  • Invitations to special events and programs; and
  • Access to our Health & Fitness Center, which offers affordable fitness/pool packages, classes, and programs

To become a member of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts; download, print, and fill out the Membership/Class Registration Form and mail it to:

YWCA of Central Massachusetts
1 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608

Or call the Public Relations Office at (508) 767-2505, ext. 3019 to request a membership form.


If you've been a member of the YWCA for more than 25 years, please let us know. The YWCA is developing a member recognition program and wants to include you!



Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities are plentiful at the YWCA. You may choose to serve on a committee or provide direct service. Both short and long-term projects are available. For more information contact the Director of Human Resources at (508) 767-2505, ext. 3004, or email: dheywosz@ywcaworcester.org.


Donations

The YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The YWCA is required by the IRS to file Form 990 each year. To view a copy of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts' most current Form 990 click here. For information about understanding the Form 990 please visit: www.guidestar.org

Review the YWCA's most recent Annual Report, and our newsletter, our voice. To speak with an individual about making a charitable gift to the YWCA contact Gina Moretti-MacConnell, Director of Resource Development, at (508) 767-2505, ext. 3009 or e-mail gmm@ywcaworcester.org.

How To Make a Donation

To make a donation please print the Donation Form and mail it with your check or credit card information to:

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Development Office
1 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608.

To make a donation by fax, please print the Donation Form and fax it with your credit card information to: Development Office at (508) 754-0496.

In-Kind Donations

If you, your company, or someone you know would like to donate equipment or services to the YWCA, please contact the Development Office at (508) 767-2505, ext. 3009 or 3069 or e-mail development@ywcaworcester.org. The YWCA prefers to receive items in new or excellent condition. The agency is unable to perform repairs, cleaning, or pick up of donated items. Donations are acknowledged upon request. Click here for a copy of the YWCA's current Wish List.



Job Opportunities

YWCA of Central Massachusetts, 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA, 01608