Volunteer

There are many ways to help at YWCA Monterey County

  1. Follow and Share on Social Media

  2. Promote our Shelter Wish List

  3. Sign the Until Justice Just Is Anti-Racism Pledge

Volunteer at YWCA Monterey County

We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!

Connect with us and volunteer! We are on a mission and need your talent. There are many ways to become involved with YWCA MC. We offer volunteer and internship opportunities for our community members. YWCA keeps turning the tides of change. Due to the nature of our work, we have specific requirements before one can connect with us and volunteer so please consider doing the basics such as signing up for our Newsletter and sharing our posts on social media.

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA Monterey County

Donate Online

From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:

•Make a one-time gift.

•Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.

•Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.

Planned Giving

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

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact our offices at 831-422-8602

Other Ways to Give ↘

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

  • Online Giving

    You can use our online donation form to give in a number of ways in addition to the standard one-time credit card gift.

  • Donor Advised Funds

    A Donor Advised Fund allow you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants from the fund over time. Contact our offices to set this up.

  • Give In Kind

    Donate supplies to our shelter clients or choose to donate food to our Food Bank.

  • Recurring Gifts

    Setting up recurring donations on a monthly basis helps guarantee that those we serve receive the appropriate care and support every day. It allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to us. You can donate monthly by selecting “automatically repeat the gift every month” at out Donate page.

  • Honor/Memorial Gifts

    Celebrate an important milestone, such as a birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA Monterey County Encourage friends, family and colleagues to invest in the future of women and girls in lieu of materials gifts. Select “this is an honor or memorial gift” and follow the instructions that appear at our Donate page.

  • Stock Giving

    A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is an excellent way to support YWCA Monterey County. Your donation will still be eligible for a tax deduction, and it may allow you to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes. For more information on potential tax advantages, please consult with your financial advisor.

    Gifts of securities can easily be made by asking your broker to transfer the stock to YWCA Monterey County account. Please have your broker contact our offices to set up.

Are you ready to make a change?

Reach out to our crisis line

Questions?

Contact our offices for more information: