Volunteers

Interested in volunteering at WEOP? Here are our volunteer opportunities:

Mentors and Coaches for aspiring entrepreneurs
Computer Instructors for Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point
WEOP Board Members
Workshop Instructors to speak on financial literacy, homeownership, career advancement and other issues
Members to serve on special planning committees for annual conference, social forum and other special events

Contact WEOP to discuss other volunteer opportunities. We welcome your creative ideas regarding workshops and other activities that Empower, Educate and Inform women of the community!

STORIES FROM SOME OF OUR VOLUNTEERS

Vanessa Boyd's Introduction to WEOP
==============================
One morning in late July 2006, I opened the South Fulton newspaper and read a story about the founders of WEOP, Antionette and Marionette Ball. I was inspired by their passion to provide free training and education to women, and decided to give them a call to see if they needed any volunteers to assist with training. Marionette answered the phone, and after hearing my enthusiasm about their organization and my offer to become an intern as a training assistant, she invited me to come to the next training class.

Well long story short, Marionette let me assist her in one MS Word XP - Level 1 class that she was teaching to a group of women that ranged in age from mid 20's to early 50's, and threw me in the fire to teach the women on my own for the next couple of weeks. I was so nervous, but gained confidence and acquired the necessary experience to market myself as a technical trainer. It is now Nov. 2007, a little over a year later, since my initial connection with WEOP, and I am now on my 2nd full time assignment as a technical trainer. Amazingly enough, I managed to secure an interview this summer in June for my current project via WEOP introductions to a former WEOP Board member in September, 2006.

“A Wealth of Experience,” Donna Nelson: “Inspiring women to succeed”
SWEPT Program Facilitator and Volunteer
Donna Nelson as a committed volunteer and is committed to helping women succeed. With over 10 years technical training experience and currently the Project Manager for the United Way of Atlanta, Donna leads workshops twice weekly for students referred from the Atlanta Workforce Development office. The S.W.E.P.T. program participants benefit from Microsoft certified instructor Donna’s extensive experience as they build marketable computer skills.

Hundreds of low-income women per year are successfully trained in the SWEPT program’s computer skills courses and employment strategies workshops. In WEOP’s state of the art computer center located in the heart of the Grant Park community, Microsoft certified instructors such as Donna, lead the Microsoft Office training courses. Participants develop their resumes and interview skills as part of the employment strategies workshops. Donna is a sincerely devoted individual that brings a wealth of experience to the Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc.

“I want women to succeed,” Jill Nidiffer
Board Member and Employment Skills workshop facilitator
A dedicated volunteer for over two years, Jill brings her expertise as the Human Resource Director with The Paradies Shops to help hundreds of WEOP clients improve their interview skills and develop strong resumes. As a member of the WEOP Board of Directors, Jill also brings the respected international reputation of the Paradies Shops, which operates over 500 stores in over 60 airports and hotels across the United States. The Paradies shops serves more than a half-billion customers each year.

For Jill, she commits her time because she wants women to succeed in their careers. Conducting employment skills workshops for participants in the SWEPT program, Jill guides WEOP clients and provides the information that can help advance their careers and take their job search to the next level.

Home About Board Sponsors Donations Contact

OUR ENTERPRISES Social Forums WEOP Programs Annual Conference Class & Event Calendar WEOP Publications WEOP in the News WEOP Clients WEOP Volunteers Links Join Our Email List: Volunteer to Help	Volunteers Interested in volunteering at WEOP? Here are our volunteer opportunities: Mentors and Coaches for aspiring entrepreneurs Computer Instructors for Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point WEOP Board Members Workshop Instructors to speak on financial literacy, homeownership, career advancement and other issues Members to serve on special planning committees for annual conference, social forum and other special events Contact WEOP to discuss other volunteer opportunities. We welcome your creative ideas regarding workshops and other activities that Empower, Educate and Inform women of the community! STORIES FROM SOME OF OUR VOLUNTEERS Vanessa Boyd's Introduction to WEOP ============================== One morning in late July 2006, I opened the South Fulton newspaper and read a story about the founders of WEOP, Antionette and Marionette Ball. I was inspired by their passion to provide free training and education to women, and decided to give them a call to see if they needed any volunteers to assist with training. Marionette answered the phone, and after hearing my enthusiasm about their organization and my offer to become an intern as a training assistant, she invited me to come to the next training class. Well long story short, Marionette let me assist her in one MS Word XP - Level 1 class that she was teaching to a group of women that ranged in age from mid 20's to early 50's, and threw me in the fire to teach the women on my own for the next couple of weeks. I was so nervous, but gained confidence and acquired the necessary experience to market myself as a technical trainer. It is now Nov. 2007, a little over a year later, since my initial connection with WEOP, and I am now on my 2nd full time assignment as a technical trainer. Amazingly enough, I managed to secure an interview this summer in June for my current project via WEOP introductions to a former WEOP Board member in September, 2006. “A Wealth of Experience,” Donna Nelson: “Inspiring women to succeed” SWEPT Program Facilitator and Volunteer Donna Nelson as a committed volunteer and is committed to helping women succeed. With over 10 years technical training experience and currently the Project Manager for the United Way of Atlanta, Donna leads workshops twice weekly for students referred from the Atlanta Workforce Development office. The S.W.E.P.T. program participants benefit from Microsoft certified instructor Donna’s extensive experience as they build marketable computer skills. Hundreds of low-income women per year are successfully trained in the SWEPT program’s computer skills courses and employment strategies workshops. In WEOP’s state of the art computer center located in the heart of the Grant Park community, Microsoft certified instructors such as Donna, lead the Microsoft Office training courses. Participants develop their resumes and interview skills as part of the employment strategies workshops. Donna is a sincerely devoted individual that brings a wealth of experience to the *Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc.* “I want women to succeed,” Jill Nidiffer Board Member and Employment Skills workshop facilitator A dedicated volunteer for over two years, Jill brings her expertise as the Human Resource Director with The Paradies Shops to help hundreds of WEOP clients improve their interview skills and develop strong resumes. As a member of the WEOP Board of Directors, Jill also brings the respected international reputation of the Paradies Shops, which operates over 500 stores in over 60 airports and hotels across the United States. The Paradies shops serves more than a half-billion customers each year. For Jill, she commits her time because she wants women to succeed in their careers. Conducting employment skills workshops for participants in the SWEPT program, Jill guides WEOP clients and provides the information that can help advance their careers and take their job search to the next level.
Admin Login Copyright 2008 Women's Employment Opportunity Project, Inc. All Rights Reserved.